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FREEDOM FAIR WILL GO ON DESPITE CITY’S CALL FOR PROPOSALS Tacoma Events Commission pledges to continue fireworks and air show celebration while the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks search for new producers July 4th celebration
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On July 4th, the Tacoma Events Commission (TEC) produced what is known as one of the best 4th of July shows in the world – the Tacoma Freedom Fair. This year was perhaps the biggest and best show yet, with upward of 125,000 people filling Ruston Way for two-and-a-half miles of music stages, vendors, street performers, food courts and an air show with Navy, Air Force and Marine aircraft taking part. The day ended with one of the biggest firework displays in the country. Now, the City of Tacoma and Metro Parks Tacoma have issued a request for proposal (RFP) to provide event planning, coordination, and leadership for Tacoma’s annual 4th of July celebration, which will be held on July 4th along portions of Ruston Way and at Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park. TEC has held up its part of the deal to produce Freedom Fair for well over 20 years. In the last few years, the City of Tacoma seems to make it more and more difficult and later and later to approve contracts with regard to 4th of July. “Despite the city’s roadblocks, this year’s show was a giant success,” said TEC President and CEO Tony LaStella. “It’s next to impossible to raise money for a 4th of July event when the city does not approve it until June, a month prior to the event.” Not just a fireworks show, Freedom Fair is a family event, air show and much more. A lot of work, much of it volunteer, goes into putting it all together, with the city’s only active part being to provide police officers. All of the infrastructure – everything – is done by a few paid employees and hundreds of volunteers over the years. LaStella said that the city has yet to recognize the accomplishments of the TEC, let alone thank the hundreds of volunteers over the years, but didn’t hesitate to advertise for new 4th of July organizers. “We have known for some time that the festival needed to be changed,” LaStella said. “Closing down Ruston Way, the logistics make it extremely difficult and expensive. But instead of pushing the event further down Ruston Way toward the park, making it difficult to view the show and limiting the amount of crowds, why
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The 4th of July attracts people from throughout the city of Tacoma, and a perfect place to gather is in downtown – the heart of the city, accessible to everyone. Suggested ideas of interest to the Tacoma Events Commission: •Focus activities at Thea Foss Waterway and its adjacent park; •Light up the Murray Morgan bridge and turn it into a “Bridge of Breweries” to celebrate the many local breweries in Tacoma; •Close Dock Street and make it into a family area with rides, bounce houses, vendor booths and more; •Downtown could be music central, with bands playing in a large performance area not expand it and bring it to downtown such as we did with Tall Ships and other events that were successful?” LaStella suggested several novel ideas, like lighting fireworks over Thea Foss Waterway, shut-
ting down Dock Street for family activities, food, inflatables and more. In addition, Tacoma now has a large number of breweries, even a district called Brewery Row. “We could shut down Murray Morgan bridge and u See FREEDOM / page 5
KAREN VIALLE LEAVES LASTING GIFTS TO TACOMA First woman mayor of Tacoma was just one of her extraordinary life achievements
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Every now and then, as we make our way through life’s journey, we come upon people who stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons. In Tacoma, one of these people was Karen Vialle. Karen, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 21 after more than a year of battling lung cancer. Her loss is being felt across the city, as she touched the lives of
so many during her years of being an engaged citizen and trailblazer for women, passionate in her convictions and steadfast in her belief in education for youth to be the leaders of tomorrow’s generations. "We have a responsibility to provide our children with an excellent educational experience in a safe and productive learning environment," she once said, and she walked her talk in this matter and all that she did throughout her life. A Tacoma native and lifelong resident, Karen’s roots here were deeply embedded, as she descended from area pioneers. A graduate of Wilson High School (class of 1961), she earned two degrees from the University of Puget Sound and holds advanced degrees from Washington State University. In everything she did, Karen brought experience,
heart and sometimes a fierce determination that didn’t always sit well with others but earned her high respect whether in governance, community service or education. As outlined in her bio at the Tacoma Public Schools website, she served as a Tacoma City Council member for two years and then as mayor of Tacoma from 1990 to 1994, where she played a major role in the Foss Waterway cleanup, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians land claims settlement, Union Station renovation and the development of the University of Washington-Tacoma. She worked in state government for five years, including service as assistant director of the Office of Financial Management under then-Gov. Dan Evans. As the first woman in Tacoma to hold the u See KAREN / page 7
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determined that location was not appropriate. The building was sold, which helped fund the $1.8 million in the city budget for a crisis residential center for youth. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli said at the South Tacoma location, the city moved forward before doing the feasibility study, which determined the building was not suitable for the intended use. “We learned from our mistake the last time,” she remarked. She also noted that no people under 18 are served at the Stability Site, a facility for homeless adults on Puyallup Avenue. She said that concept is not directed at youth homelessness. The city conducted surveys of seniors who use this center. It coordinated with Metro Parks to determine if seniors were interested in relocating to People’s Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Way for their day services, or if they would prefer to stay at Beacon. Stewart noted she and McLaurin took two field trips to People’s Center during the process. The results showed the seniors wanted to remain at Beacon. They also are comfortable with sharing the facility with the young people. “It has been going over very well for the seniors,” Stewart remarked. The city then did an architectural study of Beacon to determine ways to better serve the seniors and youth. It considered three options: remodel the existing building to make it more efficient; expand the existing building; or replace the building on the existing site. The city decided to move forward on the first option. Davis said slopes on the property to the south and east made expansion a difficult option. There are plans to renovate Beacon so it has separate entrances for seniors and youth, with separate space to serve both populations. Shared spaces would be limited to the kitchen and fitness areas. The concept would have 25 to 30 beds, with the potential for 50. It would serve 35 to 50 youth during the day, and 55 seniors. The cost is estimated at between $4.5 million and $5.6 million. Davis said he is targeting for a figure between $4.2 and $5 million. About $1.6 million can be allocated either from the general fund or the real estate excise tax. A design phase would begin in the fourth quarter of this year, with permitting and bidding on contracts in 2020. Construction would begin around October 1, 2020, with completion around September of 2021. When the center is unavailable due to construction, the city plans to temporarily relocate the youth services to 2342 Tacoma Avenue. Seniors will be relocated to the Lighthouse Senior Center. “We will make that as painless as possible for the See HOPE / page 7
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MULTICARE NURSE CAMP GIVES HIGH SCHOOLERS A GLIMPSE INTO HEALTH CARE More than 105 high school students got a hands-on look at careers in nursing and health care at the 16th annual MultiCare Nurse Camp last week, July 15–19. Students tried out medical devices and performed “Skittlectomies” on mannequins. They toured operating rooms, emergency departments and patient rooms at five of MultiCare’s Western Washington hospitals – Tacoma General Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Allenmore Hospital and Auburn Medical Center. Geoff DalBalcon, 18, will be a senior at Bellarmine Preparatory School in the fall. He came to Nurse Camp because he had a hunch it would be a career that would fulfill his appetite for adventure. “I want to be an ER nurse because what I want to do is have a career with a lot of action,” DalBalcon said. “I came here to see what it’s all about.” His favorite part of the week? A job shadow in the post-anesthesia care unit at MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. “I got to see patients in critical care,” he said. “It was so cool to spend three hours with a nurse and see what her job is like.” His biggest takeaway? The seemingly endless opportunity for careers
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t Freedom From page 1 make a large beer garden for the adults,” he said. “Moving so fast on a plan for 4th of July without public input certainly is not the American way. The city should take its time, meet with some individual groups, and come up with an event that’s best for the city.” “The City recently put out the RFP to ensure that the event thrives well into the future,” said Tacoma City Council member Robert Thoms, who represents District 2, roughly all of the downtown core of Tacoma. “I’m eager to learn ideas about how the fair can be enhanced and include our entire community. Tacomas deserve and want the best possible event and it is a wellknown and respected event. I would like to see the city pilot the event for the first two years if we change planners – it would allow us to learn where is the perfect location, best vendors and most access for the community. We must get the biggest bang for the buck and showcase our city and waterfront.” LaStella said that TEC has “refused” to put in a bid on the RFP. “It is an absurd plan not in the best interest of either the community or local businesses and frankly, the TEC wants nothing to do with it,” he told the Tacoma Weekly. “The TEC is well prepared to carry on the proud tradition of the Tacoma Freedom Fair without the interference of the City or Metro Parks. Those entities need to only stay out of the way and let us do our job…a job we have done well for 40 years.” LaStella also pointed out that the RFP contains no plan, or budget, for the air show. “Without the TEC, there will be no air show, as the TEC has the military contracts already in place and the deadline for submissions has past. In addition, the City and Metro Parks have geographically cut out the Veteran Park from the 2020 July 4th event, a park that has benefited more than 150 veteran non-profit organizations at the Tacoma Freedom
Fair over the last 11 years.” LaStella noted that news media, both regionally and nationally, have said that Freedom Fair is perhaps the second or third biggest in the country, what could be called a “signature event” that puts Tacoma on the map, filling hotel rooms and stimulating the economy. Subsequent to this year’s event, TEC received more than 1,000 responses from the community on how they loved the 2019 Tacoma Freedom Fair, especially the air show, LaStella said. Forty years ago, the City of Tacoma created the TEC for the sole purpose of producing a July 4th event. Having broken away from the city in the 1980s, the TEC has continued to produce memorable events in the South Sound with the Tacoma Freedom Fair being its biggest production. LaStella said that despite the call for proposals, TEC is still committed to producing the 2020 Freedom Fair, as TEC holds the exclusive Freedom Fair trademark. “The new plan of the TEC is to make the event bigger and better while providing more accessibility to the entire community,” he said. “Plans are already in place with the TEC to continue the event with private properties around town, including Ruston Way and the Downtown Tacoma community. These satellite venues around the city will reduce traffic to any one area while making the event more accessible to the entire community.” TEC’s plans for 2020 include a musical concert with a headline entertainer, vendors, food courts, car show and multiple venues with entertainment scattered throughout the Tacoma area, all on private properties without the need for a city contract, LaStella said. The air show will return as well. “All that the city needs to do is indicate their support and the military jets will be back. Plans are already implemented by the TEC to gain major corporate funding this fall so as to deliver a B:9.8” spectacular July 4th, 2020 Tacoma Freedom Fair T:9.8” local busito the people of Tacoma while helping S:9.8” nesses to flourish by the endeavor. ”
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PROCTOR ARTS FEST Beloved street fair returns with fun for the whole family Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Proctor Arts Fest is a community-based street fair on North 26th and Proctor Streets in Tacoma. It has been organized by the Proctor Business District Association, along with community volunteers, for more than 18 years. The goal of Proctor Arts Fest is to provide a free, accessible and celebratory experience of the arts for the public. Proctor Arts Fest attracts approximately 10,000 visitors from Tacoma, Pierce and Thurston Counties and 160 art and crafts vendors every year. In addition to the vendors, it features three stages of live music and entertainment, a kids area with participation by the Metropolitan Park District, a Farmers Market, and a book sidewalk sale and merchant sidewalk sale. Come and enjoy live music and local entertainment, purchase original artwork or a craft piece from
its maker, and let the children create their own original “art” – a great way to get to know your neighbors and practice building your community. Proctor Arts Fest is a family-friendly event. Here are some of the exciting events planned: •Proctor Sidewalk Sale: 20-70 percent off regular merchandise at many Proctor District shops •Library Book Sale: Stock your bookshelves at Wheelock Library’s summer book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A large selection of gently used books, including recent best sellers, children’s picture books and a variety of non-fiction books is available for children, teens and adults at stock-the-bookshelf prices. All proceeds support the library’s annual summer reading clubs. •Kids and family fun: On North 26th Street in front of the Anna Lemon Wheelock Public Library and near the Family Stage, with balloon artists, face painters and a chalk art area •Free movie at the Blue Mouse Theater (TBA) at noon •Proctor Farmers’ Market: Extended hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. And remember: bring your own bag, in keeping with Tacoma’s plastic bag ban (Proctor Arts Fest has been recognized with the Green Events Excellence Seal of Approval from the City of Tacoma). MUSIC Celebration Stage This special stage honors the memory of the late Rev. Eugene Kester of Mason United Methodist Church and Nancy Frederick of Chalet Bowl, the founders of Proctor Arts Fest. We are so grateful for their contribution to this event and in making everyone’s lives a little bit brighter. •11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Little Bill & Rod Cook (national recording artists, classic blues) •1-2:45 p.m. – Kira
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mayor’s position, she opened doors of opportunity for those who came after her, such as former Mayor Marilyn Strickland and current Mayor Victoria Woodards, both of whom established their own legacy as African-American and female mayors. Karen served in a variety of Tacoma non-profit organizations, including the PTAs where her own children attended school. She taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington and as an assistant and adjunct professor at the University of Puget Sound. Prior to joining the school board, she spent 10 years as a substitute teacher in Tacoma Public Schools. Karen was first elected to the Tacoma Public Schools Board of Directors in 2011 and was reelected in 2017. When Tacoma Public Schools reached a record graduation rate this year, it was indeed a proud moment for her as school board president and dedicated educator. But in her true style, she gave credit to everyone involved. “First of all, I want to recognize the community support without which these amazing results would not have been possible,” she said at the time. “If you look at
where we were in 2011, just more than 61 percent, and how far we’ve come, it has been that community support plus pure hard work by our teachers, principals, counselors, paras, staff – everyone in the organization – and, of course, our students.” The following is a heartfelt message to the community from the Tacoma School Board that serves as a beautiful tribute to a woman who will be always noted in the annals of Tacoma history. We will miss you: Board President Karen Vialle leaves a lasting legacy in Tacoma. The Tacoma School Board was saddened to learn of the passing of our colleague Karen Vialle over the weekend. "Karen's love of family, the City of Tacoma, and the students and families in the Tacoma School District was undeniable," said School Board Vice President Scott Heinze. "Her historical perspective of Tacoma and political acumen were invaluable. The Tacoma School District is better today because of her leadership and service to the Board." Karen Vialle stepped into her role as an elected member of the Tacoma School Board with a career full of milestones and achievements. Most notably, to historians, the first woman mayor of Tacoma. But if you really wanted to see her light up? Watch her at graduation cer-
emonies. She worked for years as a substitute teacher, spending much of the time at Sheridan and Lister elementary schools. When one of "my kids," as she called them, had grown up and walked up to her on that graduation stage, she would greet them by name with a big smile and get a big hug and a "thank you" in return. Often, Karen would say how much she deeply loved being part of such a forward-thinking school board and high-performing school district for nearly eight years. She could recount the numerous honors won by the district, the board and leadership by valuing every student, initiating innovative programs and policies and setting high expectations for students. In particular, she advocated for the policy of automatically enrolling all high school students in advanced courses. Giving all students the opportunities to achieve, excel and build a college-bound mindset is what equity is all about, she would say. She'd go to bat for Tacoma Public Schools with her feisty, protective nature whenever someone would badmouth her school district or its people. Karen liked to remind you, always, that she graduated from Wilson High School as a proud Ram. She became a great advocate for rebuilding deteriorating schools so all students, no matter what neighborhood they lived in, would have the best possible, innovative learning environments. She served as a School Board representative on multiple teams that chose architects and contractors for our school con-
struction projects. She took pride in rebuilding the schools in her West End area – Geiger Montessori, Wilson and the future new Hunt Middle School. For many Tacoma newcomers and youngsters, Karen's service as a city councilwoman and mayor in the late 1980s and early 1990s may seem like ancient history. Look around, however, and many of the things we cherish in our city have Karen's fingerprints on them. She played a major role in the Foss Waterway cleanup from polluted industrial wasteland so it could become a vibrant waterfront attraction. She helped settle historic land claims by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians so the tribe, the Port of Tacoma and the region would have certainty around future growth. She helped launch the renovation of the derelict Union Station into a federal courthouse, and she backed the origin of the University of Washington-Tacoma. With her husband, Marvin, Karen raised three children and got to enjoy eight grandchildren. We share in the grief and the loss of her passing on Sunday, July 21. At the same time, we take great joy in acknowledging that Tacoma Public Schools and the 30,000 children we serve owe much of our upward trajectory and bright future to the indomitable spirit and dedication of Karen Vialle. Rest in peace, Karen, knowing your legacy will live on. The family is working to arrange a memorial service to honor Karen's life, and we will share details when available.
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hanging out around the main branch of Tacoma Public Library downtown. Mayor Victoria Woodard said it is heartening to know that seniors and youth can be served in the same location. She suggested staff study how to program inter-generational activities in the future. She said for young people out on the streets, the seniors could serves as foster grandparents. Councilmember Keith Blocker, who spent some stints in his youth being out on the streets and staying in shelters, is pleased with the progress so far. “I am excited,” he said. “This is exciting.”
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RAINIERS RETURN HOME TO FACE OMAHA AND IOWA John Andreoli blasted his first Lopes put the Rainiers within a run Cheney Stadium home run of the when he launched a two-run bomb season and Tim Lopes and Ian Millover the right field fence. The 24-year er each had a homer, but the Tacoma old went 3-for-4 and is riding a 14Rainiers were swept by the Sacragame hitting streak and has collected mento River Cats, dropping the threehits in 17 of his last 19 games, hitting game series finale on July 21, 6-5. at a .381 clip over that span (29-forAndreoli gave the Rainiers a first 76). inning lead with a leadoff home run David McKay tossed a perfect in the bottom of the first, putting Taeighth before Parker Markel took over coma (48-53) ahead, 1-0. The first and pitched a scoreless ninth. Both inning leadoff round-tripper is Tacoright-handers each collected one ma’s fourth of the year, with Braden strikeout in the effort. Bishop hitting the first three from Tacoma relied on the long ball on April 22-May 16. July 23 at Greater Nevada field, homering three times, but the Reno Aces Sacramento (54-47) took the lead handed the Rainiers their fourth conin the top of the third against Tacoma secutive loss in their three-game seright-hander Mike Wright (0-2), who ries opener, 10-7. surrendered four runs across 3 1/3 innings and collected seven strikeouts. Reno (43-59) got the scoring started with three runs in the first against Andrew Moore took the hill in the top Tacoma (48-54) right-hander Darof the fourth and went 3 1/3 frames of ren McCaughan (0-2). The recently two-run ball with a pair of strikeouts. promoted hurler gave up seven runs Outfielder Miller lifted a solo homer run in the home half of the fifth, (five earned) in five innings of work his eighth of the campaign to narrow but did not walk a batter. the deficit, 5-2. An inning later, Ryan In the second, the Rainiers responded with a pair of runs, the first Court grounded out to second base, coming on a solo home run from inscoring Lopes to get Tacoma within 12:58 PM Court, his eighth of the fielder Ryan two. RFC-Ad-07-13-19-4.75x7.88.pdf 1 7/13/19 campaign. Later in the frame, KelIn the bottom of the eighth, Tim
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by Tomlinson doubled home Jaycob Brugman to get Tacoma within a run, 3-2. The Aces scored the next four runs, plating one in the third and three more in the fourth, before Tacoma got one back in the top of the sixth. Tomlinson drove home his second run with a single that scored Chris Mariscal, making it 7-3. The Rainiers rallied to trim the deficit to one in the seventh with four runs. After an error and a walk put John Andreoli and Court aboard, Brugman hammered his 12th home run to right-center field for a threerun blast against former Tacoma lefty Marc Rzepczynski. Three pitches later, Mariscal crushed a solo home run to left-center off Ben Taylor for an 8-7 score. Court (2-for-4), Brugman (3-for-4) and Mariscal (2-for-5) combined to go 7-for-13 with three home runs, five RBI and six runs in the effort. Hunter Strickland made his second rehab appearance for the Rainiers and allowed a home run and a single in the sixth inning. The Mariners reliever also struck out a pair. Right-hander Gerson Bautista gave up the last two Reno runs in the seventh on a two-run home run from Yasmany Tomas. Infielder Tim Lopes had homered in four of Tacoma’s previous seven contests, but the 25-year-old was promoted to Seattle for his first Major League appearance before the game. Despite jumping out to a first inning lead on a Jake Fraley RBI single, the Rainiers allowed 12 unanswered runs to the Reno Aces, who lengthened Tacoma’s losing streak to a season-long five games with a 14-3 final on July 24. Fraley drove home Ian Miller with one out in the first and was thrown out
trying to stretch his RBI knock into a double. The Maryland native finished 2-for-3 and collected his fifth double, leading a Rainiers (48-55) offense that had nine hits in the effort. Anthony Misiewicz (5-6) made the start for Tacoma, and the southpaw allowed eight Reno (44-59) runs on eight hits and a walk. Right-hander Ryan Garton was charged with three runs in an inning out of the bullpen, but none of the runs were earned because of an error by third baseman Chris Mariscal with one out in the frame. Major League rehabber Brandon Brennan allowed a solo home run in a sixth inning that pushed the Reno lead to 12-1. The following inning, David McKay surrendered two runs to give the Aces their biggest lead of the night, 14-2. Tacoma got its second score on an RBI groundout in the seventh from second baseman Connor Kopach, who was transferred to Tacoma from Short Season-A Everett on Tuesday. The infielder also collected a knock, and is hitting .295 in 12 games over four brief stints with the Rainiers this season. With two outs in the top of the ninth, Miller launched a solo home run, his ninth of the season. The 27-year-old has two hits over the last three games, and both have been round-trippers. The Rainiers concluded the series with Reno on July 25. After completing the series with Reno on July 25, the Rainiers head off to Sacramento for a three-game series with the Rivercats. They return to Cheney Stadium for a series with Omaha on July 30, followed by a fourgame series at home against Iowa starting Aug. 2.
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FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT HOSTS ANNUAL MARITIME FEST The 26th Tacoma Maritime Fest on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 will celebrate Tacoma's historic waterfront. Join us at this all-ages event and be part of this valued maritime tradition that honors Tacoma's rich maritime history, the trades that defined its past, and the activities and industry that shape it now. Celebrating the City of Destiny's 46 miles of waterfront and rich history, Maritime Fest brings together an array of waterfront organizations: industrial, environmental, recreational, and nonprofit. Tacoma Maritime Fest is a tradition that nearly a quarter-million people have enjoyed during the past two decades. It is the only community event that celebrates Tacoma's most important asset: its waterfront. Wesley Wenhardt, executive director of the Foss Waterway Seaport, says, “We are delighted to host the Tacoma Maritime Fest and invite the public to come down to the historic Thea Foss Waterway, visit the seaport museum, and participate in the ship tours, presentations and sailings to celebrate the rich maritime heritage of Puget Sound. Join us as we celebrate with the Port of Tacoma and “First on the Waterways: The Puyallup People, (spuyaləpabš),” our featured exhibit.” The 2019 Tacoma Maritime Fest features family-friendly activities for all to enjoy. Admission to the Festival and the Seaport is free, as are most of the activities. Highlights on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., include seaport museum exhibits and activities and dockside tours and viewing, day sails and on-board tours, food trucks, and entertainment: •Make that Boat Float containerboard boat building and racing sessions both days. Teams of two to four people will work to build and race their own 11-foot skiff.
•A maritime garage sale: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with Foss Harbor Marina; •Live music both days; •Free water shuttles: On Saturday, there will be a free boat shuttle from the 16th Street Pier. On Sunday, there will be a free boat shuttle from the Museum of Glass during their Glass Festival. MAKE THAT BOAT FLOAT
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Be on the lookout for bands of roving pirates! •Get out on the water with lessons and activities: sailing (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. tickets): www.eventbrite.com/e/paddlesail-days-learn-to-sail-session-iiitickets-58826596935; (Saturday, 1-3 p.m. tickets): www.eventbrite. com/e/paddle-sail-days-learn-to-sailsession-iv-tickets-58826629031 •Maritime garage sale: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with neighboring Foss Harbor Marina Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: •Seaport museum exhibits and activities; •Dockside tours and viewing, day sails and on-board tours, food, beverage and entertainment; •Containerboard boat building and racing sessions both days. Teams of two to four people will work to build and race their own 11-foot skiff. •Port of Tacoma tours that are only available on Sunday, July 28 on a first come, first served basis. To reserve a
free seat, use the link: www.eventbrite. com/e/port-of-tacoma-boat-tours2019-tickets-61603145667 All weekend long enjoy seaport museum exhibits and activities, dockside tours and viewing, day sail and on board tours: •Food trucks and entertainment; •Activities for kids: connect with roving pirates; build a model toy boat at the toy boat building booth; sit with a storytelling mermaid while she tells tales of the sea; •Bounce in the pirate ship bounce house; •Ships in a bottle model and ship makers; •Boats! Our docks will be filled with historical and industrial vessels including motor, sail and specialty boats - some are free for boarding; •Get out on the water! •Maritime art: Find the Urban Sketchers and various artists sketching throughout the museum;
•Cash prizes of $80, $50 and $30 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd •Adult single passenger: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fastest race times (races start on Saturday at noon) •Adult multi-passenger: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fastest race times (races start on Saturday at noon) •Youth: 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fastest race times (races start on Sunday at noon) •Best sinking (or closest to sinking): one award •Interested? Contact Wesley Wenhardt at (253) 272-2750 ext. 101 or wesley.wenhardt@ fosswaterwayseaport.org. Foss Waterway Seaport is able to provide free admission to Tacoma Maritime Fest and the seaport museum thanks to KeyBank Foundation. Thanks also to our sponsors: Port of Tacoma, NuStar, WestRock, TOTE, City of Tacoma, Green Events, and to our supporters including: Tacoma Community Boat Builders, Tacoma Youth Marine Center, Foss Waterway Development Authority, Belina Interiors, TV Tacoma and Click Cable TV. For more information about Tacoma Maritime Fest: tacomamaritimefest.com, or checkout the Facebook page: www.faceboks. com/tacomamaritimefest.
EXHIBIT EXPLORES THE ABSURDITY OF ‘THE SIMPSONS’ BY JOHN LARSON jlarson@tacomaweekly.com
For more than 30 years, “The Simpsons” have poked fun at the dayto-day happenings of a family unit while offering occasional observations on American society in general. A new exhibit at Tacoma Art Museum provides a look into the creative process involved in the writing and animation of the cartoon series. “Bart at TAM: Animating America’s Favorite Family” displays animation used over the course of many years, allowing viewers to examine slight changes in the landscape of Springfield and the people who inhabit it. Stills of Kwik-E-Mart show slight changes of the exterior of the store, with the design and color scheme of the sign slightly altered from the older to the newer version. A close look at the Lard Lad Donuts figure suggests it was inspired by the mascot for the Bob’s Big Boy restaurant chain in California. A large banner above the front
entrance of the elementary school is an example of the humor used in the series. It reads, “Tonight: School Recital,” and below it reads, “Tomorrow: Barbra Streisand Tickets Still Available.” A still from 1999 depicts the couch gag element used in the opening sequence. This shows the family members switched, with son Bart and daughter Lisa depicted as adults and parents Homer and Marge depicted as children. Other characters in the show are featured as well. Ned Flanders, the Simpsons’ long-suffering neighbor, is depicted next to an emergency baptism kit. Mr. Burns, owner of the town nuclear plant, is shown next to a poster depicting himself hang gliding, with the words “I’m high on capitalism.” Another still depicts Homer and two co-workers at the plant attempting to extinguish a fire on a control panel with a bucket of water. Apu, the immigrant from India who owns Kwik-E-Mart, at times tries to adopt the cultural mannerisms of what
he imagines a typical American to be. A still shows him wearing a cowboy hat, strumming a guitar and signing to a group of customers in his store. A display case contains cel, or celluloid, images that are inked and painted. It has cels of several characters. A script from the show is in another display case. The cover has handwriting from writers of the program, while a page from inside contains typed dialogue. As an indication of the show’s importance to some art collectors, a painting by the artist Kaws of an album cover of songs from the show is displayed. The accompanying sign explains that the original artwork sold at auction for $14.8 million. Proving cartoons can be educational as well as entertaining, the TAM Studio allows the whole family to explore the art of animation with hands-on activities. A series of special events will be held in connection with the exhibit. Cartoon trivia night will be held on
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The exhibition features more than 100 hand generated animation cells, scripts and drawings. Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m. Museum visitors will be able to test their knowledge of cartoons from comic strips to television programs. “Bart at TAM” runs through Oct. 27.
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HOTRODS 4 HEARTS RETURNS TO BENEFIT AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
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Talib Kweli is an accomplished hiphop artist, whether as a member of Black Star or his landmark solo material. He will perform at McMenamins on July 28. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 day of show.
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Over the past five years, the annual Hotrods 4 Hearts benefit for the American Heart Association has become a much loved car show and family festival in Tacoma – so much, that today it stands as the top event held at Griot’s Garage. Now in its sixth year, Hotrods 4 Hearts returns to Griot’s (3333 38th St., Tacoma) on Sunday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hotrods 4 Hearts was born from one man’s dream of turning his loss of loved ones into something that carries on their legacy in order to benefit those with heart conditions. Scott Britz’s father passed away in 1998 from a heart attack, and a nephew passed with a hole in his heart in 2002. That inspired Britz to start fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association. Being a professional auto mechanic, it was only natural that cars would be the focus of such an event. Britz and his father bonded over cars, his father having taught him how to work on all types of engines. The hobby had always been something special that they shared, so a car show is the most fitting way to give back in his father’s memory. There are all kinds of activities and attractions planned for this year, and Hotrods 4 Hearts will give special honor to the military and
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
Friday, July 26
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Hotrods 4 Hearts founder Scott Britz began the event in memory of his father Ed J. Britz, who passed away in 1998 from a heart attack.
first responders with flag displays, an award ceremony and more. All cars, trucks and bikes are welcome to register for $15, and goodie bags will be given to the first 100 entries. Thirty trophies will be awarded to crowd favorites. There will be door prizes, raffles, pin-up girls, gymnastics demonstrations, kids activities and much more. Bring non-perishable foods for the food drive. Admission is free. Info: Call Scott at (235) 267-3074.
GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC JAZZBONES: Cole Z, Tom Hutch (Rap) 9 p.m., $5 LOUIE G’S: Autumn Helene, Stargazy Pie, 4 p.m. MCMENAMIN’S: Headwaves, 7 p.m., NC, AA REAL ART TACOMA: Glasses Malone, Cool Nuts, Mr. D.O.G., Littoral, Mac Money, Washington’s Most Wanted, Wojack, KNM, Purgeteam Meez, Gas Team, MB Guala, City Wilson, Lil Wok (Rap) 7 p.m., $20, AA SWISS: Groove Nation, 9 p.m., $8 UNCLE SAM’S: Deadbeat Blackout, Jack and the Dull Boys, 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 27
GREAT AMERICAN CASINO: Nite Crew (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC MCMENAMINS: Stephanie Anne Johnson, 7 p.m., $5, AA O’MALLEY’S: TBA, 9 p.m., NC SPAR: Dirt Angels, 8 p.m. SWISS: Harmonious Funk, 9 p.m., $10
Sunday, July 28 MCMENAMIN’S: Talib Kweli, Niko Is, Charmeer, Grandmasters (Rap) 8 p.m., $25-30, AA
SWISS: Kareem Kandi World Orchestra ( Jazz) 5 p.m., NC SPAR: Valerie Rosa’s Big Band, 7 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Final Notice w/Bob Evans (Country) 7 p.m., NC
Monday, July 29 JAZZBONES: Rockaraoke, 10 p.m., NC SWISS: Chuck Gay (Open mic) 7 p.m., NC UNCLE SAM’S: Lolo & Friends (Rock jam) 8 p.m., NC
Tuesday, July 30 MCMENAMIN’S: Gleewood, 7 p.m., NC, AA UNCLE SAM’S: SOB Band (Rock jam)
Wednesday, July 31 JAZZBONES: Dogger 7:15 p.m. MCMENAMINS: Jerry Miller Trio (Blues/jazz) 7 p.m., NC, AA UNCLE SAM’S: Subvinyl Jukebox (Rock jam)
Thursday, August 1 LOUIE G’S: Leify Green (Open mic) 7 p.m. MCMENAMINS: Weener (Ween tribute) 8 p.m., $10-12 UNCLE SAM’S: Jerry Miller (Guitarist) 7 p.m.
CREATIVE COLLOQUY INVITES WRITERS TO CREATE WORK INSPIRED BY TACOMA READS SELECTION To prepare for the Tacoma Public Library’s official Tacoma Reads selection of 2019, Creative Colloquy is now accepting submissions for short fiction, prose and poetry pieces inspired by the themes explored in Tommy Orange’s debut novel, “There There.” Stories with intertwined, first-person narratives and themes of identity; multigenerational trauma and belonging are encouraged. The submission window
is open through July 31 and will be published on CreativeColloquy.com from Aug. 19 through Sept. 16. Selected wordsmiths will also be invited to perform their piece during our annual CC Summer Soirée festivities, Monday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. at Alma Mater (1322 Fawcett, Tacoma). •All submissions are considered via blind submission via Creative Colloquy’s Submittable portal. http:// creativecolloquy.submittable.com/ submit/143521/tacoma-reads-writes •Format all work using MS Word (doc or docx), 12 pt., double spaced serif font (Times New Roman, Courier, Garamond). •Word count should not exceed 2,000. •Name and brief author bio should be included in cover letter only. Please do not include personal information in document title or within the document. Copies of the novel “There There”
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are available to borrow from Tacoma Public Library branches or purchased at King’s Books. GoodReads.com describes the book as fierce, angry, funny, heartbreaking. “Tommy Orange’s first novel is a wondrous and shattering portrait of an America few of us have ever seen, and it introduces a brilliant new author at the start of a major career. “There There” is a relentlessly paced multigenerational story about violence and recovery, memory and identity, and the beauty and despair woven into
the history of a nation and its people. It tells the story of 12 characters, each of whom have private reasons for traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow. Tacoma Reads 2019 is a partnership of the City of Tacoma, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and Tacoma Public Library, and is supported by King’s Books, Pierce County Library System, Puyallup Public Library, Tacoma Public Schools, and UW Tacoma. Creative Colloquy is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike.
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Sat. & Sun., July 27, 28; noon-7 p.m. Wright Park, 501 S. G St., Tacoma Enjoy two full days of music, dance, art and foods from around the world. This family-friendly, free festival has grown in size and hosts Kid’s Zones, hands-on cultural activities and experiences, performer stage, as well as numerous specialty arts and crafts, food, and information vendor booths. This year's festival will also include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, for youth (15+) and adaptive recreation divisions. A free outdoor movie – “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (rated PG) – starts at dusk on Saturday on the lawn so pack your blankets and lawn chairs. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: www.metroparkstacoma.org/ ethnicfest.
MAMMA MIA! Now Through Aug. 4; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Extra shows added: Sun., July 28, 6:30 p.m.; Thurs., Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tacoma Musical Playhouse, 7116 6th Ave., Tacoma You can dance! You can jive! Come see Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s final production of their 25th anniversary season. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. As the story unfolds on a Greek island paradise, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Rating: PG-13. Price: Adults $31, seniors (60+), military, students $29, children 12 and under $22; groups of 10 or more $27. Reserved seating. Info: www.tmp. org; (253) 565-6867 CHEERS QUEERS ART EXHIBITION Through July: Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., 9-5 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pierce County AIDS Foundation, 3009 S. 40th St., Tacoma Celebrating Gay Pride during the months of June and July, three printmakers exhibit their art in a riot of color: Cat Snapp of Cat Snapp Studios, Tess LeNoir of Day Moon Press, and J Hukee of Pope Press. Brightly colored, rainbow spectrum prints honor and pay tribute to our LBGTQ community, along with promoting social justice and equity. Fostering pride in who we are as valuable, creative, members of a diverse population in the South Puget Sound, the prints sing out in appreciation of the proudly inclusive, rich community of Tacoma. All are welcome. Ages: All ages. Price: Free. Info: pcaf-wa.org; (253) 383-2565 STAR WARS ORIGAMI Mon., July 29, 5 p.m. University Place Library, 3609 Market Pl. W., University Place Learn how to fold and create several origami “Star Wars” characters and space ships. Ages: Kids and teens. Price: Free. Info: summerreading.pcls.us;
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around the campfire listening to stories, singing songs, and learning about the natural world at Swan Creek Park. Meet at the Swan Creek Park "gathering place." Directions from Interstate 5: From Portland Ave., turn on East 44th St. into the entrance of the Salishan community. Drive east to East Roosevelt, turn left at the T, drive two blocks and turn right on East 42nd into the parking lot. Amenities: parking lot, seasonal restroom, picnic shelter and tables. Age: All ages. Price: Free Info: (253) 404-3930 LIONS CLUB YARD SALE Fri., Aug. 2 & Sat., Aug. 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 4, noon-4 p.m. 3414 N. 35th St., Tacoma The Downtown Tacoma Lions Club will have all sorts of great things for sale at its upcoming yard sale. Proceeds will help the Lions continue their good works in communities. Learn more about the club at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/tacoma_downtown/index.php.
FARMERS MARKETS BROADWAY FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9th and Broadway Now in it’s 29th year, this vibrant downtown marketplace hosts more than 80 vendors who provide the highest quality fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, seafood, honey, specialty foods and artisan crafts. Located in the shadow of the historic Pantages Theater, the market also offers a wide selection of hot food vendors and café seating. You’ll find something for everyone, from farm fresh produce, to kids activities, chef’s demos, gardening advice and more. This market proudly accepts EBT, WIC/SFMNP and offers the Fresh Bucks EBT matching and Apple-a-Day programs. PROCTOR FARMERS MARKET Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. N. 27th St. and N. Proctor St. This year, the Proctor Farmers’ Market is celebrating its 25th year. This vibrant market features local produce, tree and stone fruits, foraged and cultivated mushrooms, cheeses, pasture raised meats,
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EASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 3-7 p.m. 3500 McKinley Ave. E In the heart of the historic McKinley District on the East Side of Tacoma, this vibrant community market offers an abundant selection of the freshest fruits, vegetables, flowers, honey, processed foods, and baked goods. Enjoy weekly music, and kids’ activities, cooking demos, and so much more. This market proudly accepts EBT, WIC/SFMNP and offers the Fresh Bucks EBT matching and Apple-a-Day programs. LAKEWOOD FARMERS MARKET Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 4-Sept. 10 Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. S.W., Lakewood Shop local and support more than 12 local farmers. Every market day enjoy live music, international entertainment and children’s activities. Grab lunch from food trucks and eat outside around the fountain. You will find everything from organic produce to kettle corn, handmade ice cream and crafts. Now selling local wine, and beer. Plenty of free parking. See all vendors and complete schedule of events at https://cityoflakewood. us/lakewood-farmers-market. Info: (253) 983-7887
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LEGAL NEWS Tacoma Wapato city administrator steps down to resolve Attorney General’s lawsuit Juan Orozco will also forfeit any severance, pay $500 ethics fine
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced that Wapato City Administrator Juan Orozco has agreed to step down and forfeit any severance pay to resolve a lawsuit Ferguson filed in June accusing Orozco of using his former position as mayor to unlawfully enrich himself. Orozco resigned shortly after noon on July 19. Based on an investigation by the Washington State Auditor’s Office, Ferguson filed a lawsuit against Orozco, the City of Wapato, the Wapato City Council and current Wapato Mayor Dora Alvarez-Roa. Ferguson accused Orozco of violating the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA), and the Code of Ethics for Municipal Employees. The lawsuit also accused Alvarez-Roa and the Wapato City Council of violating the OPMA. “Serving the public is an enormous privilege and responsibility,” Ferguson said. “Mr. Orozco’s abuse of his authority violated the trust the people of Wapato placed in him. As
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