Michael Powers - jazz guitar lunch concert

Probably the most in-demand musician in both the Northwest and Phoenix areas, Michael Powers performances literally are easy listening and fun. Monday's program will include a Valentines and Black History Month mix, but be ready for some jazz standards and funk, too! Free and sponsored by ASUPS Student Programs. 

 

Michael Powers, the Seattle jazz guitarist, who just gets better all the time.
SEATTLE TIMES

Night at the Museum: Evolutionary Tree of Life!

The Puget Sound Museum of Natural History presents Night at the Museum: Evolutionary Tree of Life!

Come see the dead things come alive and join us for a celebration of Evolution Day. Throw your party hat on and get up close and personal with modern to ancient creatures!

This is a free, family-friendly drop-in event

SOAN Culture and Society Lecture Series: "The Urban/Rural Divide"

THE URBAN/RURAL DIVIDE: AN OPEN DISCUSSION OF THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE “TWO CULTURES”

In a thought-provoking discussion on the Urban/Rural Divide in the U.S., participants will explore the complex dynamics shaping disparate communities. From contrasting economic opportunities to divergent political perspectives, we will discuss the impact on social cohesion and policy priorities. We will grapple with the challenge of fostering understanding and collaboration between urban and rural populations, recognizing the need for nuanced solutions that bridge the divide.

Blues Vespers: Polly O'Keary and the Rhythm Method

Blues Vespers' Spring season at Kilworth Chapel continues as we welcome Polly O'Keary and the Rhythm Method to campus!

Blues Vespers is a Tacoma tradition for 25 years, and has held 8-9 events at Kilworth Chapel since 2019.  This is a public campus/community event hosted by University Chaplain Dave Wright and the founder of Blues Vespers, Pastor Dave Brown.  The series offers traditional Blues (and sometimes Bluegrass, Jazz, Americana, and more) by local artists paired with a little bit of poetry and a brief reflection by Dave or Dave.

Campus Film: "Do The Right thing"

Do the Right Thing is a 1989 American comedy-drama film produced, written and directed by Spike Lee. It stars Lee, Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson, Giancarlo Esposito, Bill Nunn, John Turturro and Samuel L. Jackson and is the feature film debut of Martin Lawrence and Rosie Perez.

Comedy show: Aaron Kominos-Smith

Aaron Kominos-Smith has appeared on Comedy Central’s Inside Amy Schumer, Live at Gotham on the Oculus NextVR Network, MTV, and American Movie Classics. Audiences connect instantly with Aaron’s charming wit and energetic characters. His humor varies from observational thoughts on the mundane to articulated commentary about society sprinkled with a few dashes of wackiness. Simultaneously performing comedy and studying architecture in college, Aaron went on to work as a professional architect.