It’s Time to Put South Tacoma Way On Your To-Do List
September 26, 2018After Surge South Tacoma generously supported the printing of our first hard copy magazine, we met up with them to talk about their new digs on the corner of 54th and South Tacoma Way. After renovating this 100-year-old building, Surge South opened its doors to those looking for co-working space in August. At any given…
Lawns Aren’t Just for Day Drinking Anymore
September 11, 2018Ever wonder what’s up with that square of manicured lawn at Wright Park with the fancy wrought iron fence around it? I’ll give you a clue; it requires a fair amount of hand-eye coordination, a desire for good old-fashioned outside fun, and a set of big, heavy balls. This is the home of the Tacoma…
We’ve Got Your Tacoma Labor Day Staycation Plans Sorted
August 31, 2018Labor Day traffic sucks. Avoid the RVs, regular congestion, and I-5 chaos (screw I-90 too, while we’re at it) by taking the side streets and staying local. Here’s our guide to skirting the inevitable traffic nightmare and doing your long Tacoma weekend good and proper. Friday: GTFO of work, middle fingers blazing. Screw those…
Insider Tips for the Brew Five Three Beer and Music Festival
August 7, 2018Brew Five Three knows the magic recipe for the perfect Pacific Northwest afternoon: beer, music, food, and fun. Some of you out there may be seasoned festival veterans and already have your Saturday all planned out, but for those who will be new to the scene this weekend we’ve got your insider info right here.…
How Do Tacoma’s Other Stairs Stack up Against a Stadium Bowl Run?
July 13, 2018There’s no denying that Stadium Bowl is the Granddaddy of all Tacoma stair runs. Among those intrepid souls who willingly put themselves through the ordeal of running the stairs at Stadium Bowl, there are none more hardcore than the racers of Unleashed at Stadium Bowl. Here’s the raw data according to the event organizers: The…
If You Haven’t Been to the Tacoma Night Market, You’re Missing the F Out
July 3, 2018It’s no secret Tacoma is full of creative people making awesome stuff. The fact they all gather up in a beautiful old brick building on Pac Ave every month is not quite so well known, however. It happens the first Saturday of every month 5-10 PM and this coming Saturday, July 7th, will be the…
Who’s Ready to Run the Toughest 3/4 Mile in Tacoma?
July 1, 2018There’s no other 3/4 mile in Tacoma quite like the deceptively short distance it takes to run the stairs at Stadium High School—all 1,628 of them. Take a gander at the epic location of one of Tacoma’s most unique races, which goes by the name Unleashed at Stadium Bowl. Started by Brian Nelson in 2011,…
All the Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Fort Nisqually
June 20, 2018If the last time you visited Ft. Nisqually was on a fourth grade field trip, it’s time you got reacquainted. Summer is a great time to go, especially with all the events going on. The first after hours 21+ Homespun Happy Hour is happening at the end of this month, on June 29th. But even…
Get Out of Town: Photo Proof the Combine Demolition Derby is Worth the Road Trip
June 5, 2018Every year on the second weekend in June, the small town of Lind in Eastern Washington triples in size and puts on one of the best shows anywhere around the Pacific Northwest. Groups of five-ton wheat combines roll into a rodeo arena and smash each other to bits until there’s only one left moving. This…
Here’s What Happened When Bigfoot, an Ecologist, and a Former Member of Nirvana Met up in Tacoma
May 19, 2018Regardless of your personal beliefs on Bigfoot, the enduring legend can certainly draw a crowd. On May 10th the Washington State History Museum held the second of their 2018 History After Hours events. Bigfoot fans came from all over the PNW for the sold out event. People came to share Bigfoot wisdom and hear from…
Here’s Your Last Chance to See the Inside of the Northwest Costume Shop
May 10, 2018Last November, an electrical fire ripped through the center of the 90 year old building on 6th Ave. that had been the home of Northwest Costume since 1982. Most of the costumes were damaged or destroyed and the business has been closed since then. Tomorrow night, though, you’ll have one last chance to visit the…
Check out the Sculptures from the Historic Preservation Kickoff Party
May 8, 2018Historic Preservation Month began on May 1st with a proclamation by Mayor Woodards during a city council meeting. The real kickoff party was a few days later though on the 5th when Earthwise Architectural Salvage held a handmade craft fair and salvage sculpture competition. Local artists and crafters sold their goods while Squirrel Butter set…