Drawn to Tacoma: The Illustrative Art of Chandler O'Leary

Exhibition dates: May 10 - 24, 2023

Opening Reception: Friday, May 12, 4-6pm

 

This retrospective exhibit will feature a variety of the Chandler O'Leary's many sketchbooks, prints, textiles, artist books, broadsides, cards, ornaments, paper sculptures, materials and tools. Please join us at the opening reception on Friday, May 12 from 4-6pm.  

Dr. George Tomlin Evidence Symposium

The School of Occupational Therapy invites you to attend the Dr. George Tomlin Evidence Symposium to be held on Thursday, May 11, from 6–9pm in Harned Hall.  

With a diverse offering of research-based evidence projects presented by second-year OT students and doctoral capstone presentations from third-year OTD students, you will enjoy an evening of collaboration, community, and conversation surrounding the practice and process of research in OT.  

Latinx Festival

The Latinx Festival is back! Join us for student performers, Mariachi Alma Nueva, Ballet Folklorico, and delicious Latin American foods. Entrance to the event is free and open to the entire campus community. All proceeds from food and activity sales will go to the Latin American Heritage Scholarship. Te esperamos!

This event is presented by Sin Fronteras and sponsored by Hispanic Studies, Art & Art History, Latin American Studies, Latina/o Studies, the Department of History, and the Matthew Norton Clapp Visiting Artists Endowment.

Lunch concert: "The PlayTonics"

A love of jazz, of playing at Farmers Markets, and musical adventures throughout the Northwest, the Playtonics feature talented musicians from all over the US, as well as KNKX's Paige Hansen, plying their vocals and horns and now packing venues including recently at Tacoma's Spanish Ballroom. They are creative wordsmiths, too, and their performances feature originals which will be available onsale at following their lunchtime performance.

 

TANGO!

Tango is a mini-residency presented by three of the northern hemisphere's leading practitioners, led by choreographer Chelsea Eng, with support from tango masters Joe Powers and Count Glover.

LU'AU 2023, Ka 'Ohana me ke Aloha

The northwest's oldest annual lu'au and show returns to the UPS Fieldhouse. Now in it's 53rd year and produced by UPS's Hawaii club and students, you can skip the airfares and luggage, as this family-friendly event will transport you to the Islands and back, a fun evening which will include those imports and goodies you ask for, for sale at the country store during intermission.