The Community Music Department partners with Symphony Tacoma to present the Mini Maestros music concert series for young children, ages 2-8 years old, and their families. Each concert highlights a different family of instruments in the orchestra and is narrated by an Early Childhood Educator. There is also an instrument petting zoo prior to the concert, giving children an opportunity to explore the musical instruments up close.  

According to its creators, Grit City magazine “was founded on the notion that Tacoma has good stories to tell.”  On Tuesday, March 21 from 3-4pm, editor-in-Chief Sierra Hartman will be on-site to discuss journalism, publishing, and Tacoma’s rich history.  Issues of Grit City will be available to enjoy.  Location: Archives & Special Collections Seminar Room, 2nd floor, Collins Memorial Library

Matt Brehe is a Seattle based private collector of manuscripts and incunabula.  A member of the Book Club of Washington, an organization dedicated to the culture of the book, Matt will bring several treasures to share including a book of hours, hand lettered music sheets and a number of manuscript leaves.

Archivists Jane Connelly and Olivia Inglin will display and discuss University of Puget Sound’s unique costume collections, which include a vintage band uniform, 1920s bathing suits, and the costumes of Broadway star Carol Lawrence.  View these rarely-seen artifacts from 3-4pm on Tuesday, April 11 and learn about the history of fashion on and off campus.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction and Save Our wild Salmon Coalition will present Honor: People and Salmon, an exhibit of works by artists and advocates who create to evoke support in the fight against the extinction of keystone species, specifically wild salmon and resident orcas, and of all people who rely on these species.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction and Save Our wild Salmon Coalition will present Honor: People and Salmon, an exhibit of works by artists and advocates who create to evoke support in the fight against the extinction of keystone species, specifically wild salmon and resident orcas, and of all people who rely on these species.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction and Save Our wild Salmon Coalition will present Honor: People and Salmon, an exhibit of works by artists and advocates who create to evoke support in the fight against the extinction of keystone species, specifically wild salmon and resident orcas, and of all people who rely on these species.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction and Save Our wild Salmon Coalition will present Honor: People and Salmon, an exhibit of works by artists and advocates who create to evoke support in the fight against the extinction of keystone species, specifically wild salmon and resident orcas, and of all people who rely on these species.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction and Save Our wild Salmon Coalition will present Honor: People and Salmon, an exhibit of works by artists and advocates who create to evoke support in the fight against the extinction of keystone species, specifically wild salmon and resident orcas, and of all people who rely on these species.

Northwest Artists Against Extinction and Save Our wild Salmon Coalition will present Honor: People and Salmon, an exhibit of works by artists and advocates who create to evoke support in the fight against the extinction of keystone species, specifically wild salmon and resident orcas, and of all people who rely on these species.