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After the past few years, we have all found a new balance and rhythm to life and the work that we do. As we roll forward, we are delighted to announce this year’s Best of 2022 nominees and finalists. Again this year, thanks to your suggestions, we have added new categories to the “Best of” lineup. It has proven to be a bigger and more in-depth survey each year. Our voting polls opened in April and we invited you, our readers, to cast your votes in 58 categories. Categories included everything from Best Shopping to Best Healthcare Services and everything in-between. The nominees in this issue of ShowCase Magazine have been voted for their excellence and deserve our praise. We greatly appreciate all businesses and organizations that are included and the level of excellence that makes them spectacular in the work they do and the services they provide. We are so honored to be able to celebrate with these organizations. Whether you’re reading this online, in print, or on social media, we appreciate your votes and encourage you to celebrate and patronize these organizations who are celebrated as the Best of 2022!
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Rooster Remodels
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HOMEBUILDING SUPPLIER Gray Lumber 3800 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.752.7000 graylumber.com
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Olympic Landscape
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GREENHOUSES/NURSERIES Bark and Garden 4004 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.352.2955 barkandgarden.com
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Watson’s Greenhouse and Nursery
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INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE Alinda Morris Interior Design
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Northlight Interiors
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ROOFING COMPANY Rainy Day Exteriors
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Point Ruston
5005 Ruston Way, Tacoma 253.414.1991 pointruston.com
Tehaleh
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Selden’s Furniture
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The Master Builders Association of Pierce County provides award-winning building resources and access to over 800 builders, remodelers, skilled trades professionals and associates for Pierce County’s housing needs. The Master Builders Association of Pierce County aims to advocate for attainable housing, unify the industry, support our community and inform the general home buying public about the industry.
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Holy Lamb Organics Wins Green Business Award According to owner Mindy Schaefer, “Holy Lamb Organics (HLO) has always been extremely environmentally focused. It is one of our core values.” When honored at the Thurston Chamber’s Forum in April with a Green Business Award for a medium-sized company, it showcased how their vision is recognized and celebrated. Together with her husband, Jason, the couple operates a 20-person manufacturing business in Oakville that is also home to their customer service operations. Their retail store in downtown Olympia features luxurious mattresses, pillows, toppers and comforters. Holy Lamb Organics creates beautiful, sustainably handcrafted products using all natural and organic materials for a healthy, eco-friendly life and home. “Holy Lamb Organics really excels in green business practices, especially in waste management where we strive to be zero waste,” said Schaefer. All their raw materials are 100% consumed by the production process. Even small scraps are shredded and upcycled into bedding. Plus, HLO works with their vendors to be more sustainable. For example, their wool vendor is now taking back the plastic originally used to ship them batting. The vendor then re-uses the plastic to send it to HLO again. “Getting another vendor
to take that less convenient road is our out-of-the-box kind of thinking,” Schaefer added. Recognized as using “heritage” methods, HLO craftspeople truly are hand-making all the products, from cutting and tearing fabric by hand to laying the wool. Tufting and stitching are also completed by hand with a bit of perimeter stitching done on a sewing machine. “It is more time consuming, but it really is an art form.” Overall, Schaefer highlights the social components that are the platform of their business model. HLO monitors their energy consumption, works to reduce waste, and implements good labor practices. They keep a watchful eye on their vendors and only work with Global Organic Textile Standards-approved suppliers that have passed the same rigorous GOTS certification that Holy Lamb Organics has achieved. “We make sure we can trace our raw materials back to their origin and our vendors have clean practices,” said Schaefer. vLYNN CASTLE Holy Lamb Organics holylamborganics.com
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Drees of Olympia
524 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.357.7177 dreesofolympia.com
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Almond Roca Outlets 3500 20th St E, Fife 253.620.3030 brown-haley.com
Envy
3813 N 26th St, Tacoma 253.761.5531 facebook.com/envytacoma
Simple Tidings & Kitchen
The Outlet Collection
South Hill Mall
Throwing Mud Gallery
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1101 Outlet Collection Dr SW, Auburn 253.833.1790 outletcollectionseattle.com
3500 S Meridian, Puyallup 253.840.2828 southhillmall.com
Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele St, Tacoma 253.475.4565 simon.com
2212 N 30th St, Tacoma 253.254.7961 throwingmudgallery.com Best of
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Kent Station
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ORGANIC PRODUCTS Holy Lamb Organics
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Whole Foods, University Place 3515 Bridgeport Way W University Place 253.534.4500 wholefoodsmarket.com
JEWELRY Johnson Jewelers
103 S Meridian, Puyallup 253.848.1332 johnson-jewelers.com
LeRoy Jewelers
940 Broadway, Tacoma 253.272.3377 ljewelers.com Best of
Panowicz Jewelers
111 Market St NE, Olympia 360.357.4943 panowicz.com
GIFTS Almond Roca Outlets 3500 20th St E, Fife 253.620.3030 brown-haley.com
Bittersweet Chocolates
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Inta Vintage Sumner 1109 Main St, Sumner 253.939.4888 facebook.com/intavintage
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Ranger Heating & Cooling
Ranger Heating & Cooling prides itself on their integrity. It just comes down to doing the right thing. According to Ranger’s President, David Kallander, “We approach every project as if it were our own house and we make sure the job is done right.”
experience. It is what drives their entire team to excellence. As experts in saving energy, Ranger can ensure they install the most energy efficient system for your home which takes advantage of all energy rebates and financing options.
The heating and cooling industry is in Kallander’s blood as the third generation to work in this field, starting with his grandfather some 70 years ago. In operation for more than ten years, Ranger focuses primarily on residential work and some light commercial projects where the team of 24 employees look at systems as a whole project.
Through their customer service and year-round consistent pricing, Ranger sets itself apart from others in its field. “Because we only work with strong brands like Daikin, with low failure rates, Ranger can offer lifetime workmanship guarantees,” added Kallender. Plus, Daikin products are made 100% in the USA.
“How we approach the project is not typical in our industry,” said Kallender. “We take in all the information about a home and focus on improving the overall quality from air filtration to safety.”
Serving all communities in the South Puget Sound, Ranger believes in up-front pricing and they are committed to providing professional service that is guaranteed to exceed customers’ expectations. vLYNN CASTLE
The Ranger team will evaluate smoke detectors, gas valves, propane ventilation, and ductwork and then focus on the customer’s quality of life. Throughout the install, Ranger staff want their customers to have a really good
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INSURANCE COMPANY Duncan and Associates Insurance 2111 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.352.7588 duncanins.com
Montesano, Chehalis, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bremerton fourniersolutions.com 1201 Pacific Ave #1000, Tacoma 253.759.2200 propelinsurance.com
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CAR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE Capitol City Honda 2370 Carriage Loop SW, Olympia 360.347.1224 capitolcityhonda.com
Over 100 South Sound locations columbiabank.com
Heritage Bank
Fournier Insurance Solutions
Propel Insurance
BANKING Columbia Bank
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CREDIT UNION OBEE Credit Union
Eight locations in the South Sound 800.642.4014 obee.com
Thirteen locations in Thurston and Pierce counties heritagebanknw.com
Sound Credit Union
Olympia Federal Savings
TwinStar Credit Union
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29 branches in the Puget Sound region soundcu.com Twenty locations 1.800.258.3115 twinstarcu.com
WA State Employees Credit Union
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Korum Automotive 100 River Rd, Puyallup 253.286,5213 korum.com
Olympia Nissan
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Toyota Puyallup
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LAW PRACTICE Connelly Law Offices
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3200 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia 360.915.9847 bossautorepairnw.com
Capitol City Honda
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AUTO BODY REPAIR Boss Auto Repair
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Connolly Tacon & Meserve
Kathy Kleber Keller Williams Group
201 5th Ave SW, Olympia 360.943.6747 olylaw.com Best of
33434 8th Ave S STE #103 Federal Way 206.650.6113 GoTeamRED.com
Ledger Square Law 710 Market St, Tacoma 253.327.1900 ledgersquarelaw.com
Stephanie Stocker Henderson Law Group 1800 Cooper Pt Rd SW, Olympia 360.943.7710 hendersonlaw.net
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Kelli Jo Hjalseth & Sharon Benson
2209 N Pearl St, Tacoma 253.381.7447 kellijoandsharon.com
Virgil Adams Real Estate 806 State Ave NE, Olympia 360.352.3756 virgiladamsre.com
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When local Master Gardner, Alex Juchems, and his wife of 22 years, Sue Cooper, made the decision to look for a home with more property to grow on, they wondered if selling their 1980’s Auburn home with all its original elements would be difficult. The couple turned to Kathy Kleber, a local Keller Williams Realtor and founder of Team RED. Team RED Realtors, an acronym for Resourceful, Experienced and Dedicated, offer special services to support clients including managing any projects or upgrades their property needs to maximize the selling price. “We knew Kathy through our church and were aware of her good values. Selecting her as our Realtor was easy and now we are so happy we did,” said Juchems recently. Kleber started by having a thorough inspection done of the couple’s home and then met with them to showcase what her list of highly qualified and vetted contractors could do. According to Alex, “Kathy said that every penny we spent would be made back double and she was right.” Once decisions were made on what elements would be improved,
Kleber and her team of contractors jumped right into the project even with the family still living there and, because of COVID, working there. “What was really nice was we didn’t have to go through the drama and the stress of each individual contractor because Kathy had a proven list of people.” The contractors worked on chimneys, gutters, siding, and other outdoor projects and, when inside, used plastic sheeting to separate the family areas from the work being done. Once moved, the contractors completed other interior work including a new master bathroom. “Kathy was so vested in our project, she even picked out tiles with us at the store and lined up a fantastic carpet installation for the entire house.” From booking qualified movers and calling in a professional cleaning crew and staging team, Kleber ensured that the transition to their new home was stress-free and the sale of their former home netted them the highest possible return.“Serving with heart; homes for all of life’s seasons,” is Team Red’s motto.” vLYNN CASTLE
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Service & Convenience at the Heart of Light Dental Studio We can all agree on the qualities for the ideal dental provider: round-the-clock service, free consultations, same-day appointments, entire-family bookings, empathetic service and affordable care. It’s nearly impossible to find a full combination of such attributes. But then there’s Light Dental Studios. Based in Puyallup, the dentist-owned company—with 19 locations in the South Puget Sound—has customer service at the core of its mission. “We try to treat people the way we would want to be treated,” says owner and CEO Dr. Steven Broughton, who bought his first office from a former dentist in Puyallup in 1997. “People say our practice feels like we’re all neighbors, like they’re just going down the street for friendly dental care.”
With hours from 7am to 7pm including Saturdays, doctors available 24/7, free consultations, same-day appointments, and entire-family same-day care, Light Dental Studios has solutions patients need. “We’re trying to make dentistry effortless by making it about our patients, not the dentists,” says Broughton. “Our schedule accommodates their schedule, not the other way around. Our doctors are always available, and almost all procedures are done in-house.” Besides standard dental checkups, treatments and other services, Light Dental Studios offers on-site orthodontics, implants, surgeries and dentures, Children’s dental care is also offered. In fact, the offices frequently
schedule care for entire families sideby-side on the same day to save time. Light Dental Studios also gives back to the community at the annual South Sound Free Dental Day. That’s when the staff donates its time and skills to give away more than $90,000 worth of dental work—including fillings and extractions—on a first come, firstserved basis. “We want patients to feel comfortable,” Broughton says. “Our first goal is to provide same-day treatment.” Broughton notes that Light Dental Studios will continue to add offices over the upcoming years with to communities with growing families. vLEAH GROUT Light Dental Studios lightdentalstudios.com
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“ It’s a closeness we never
imagined having with a bank.” SOFIE LANDIS & CHRIS PROCTOR Co-owners, Sofie’s Scoops Gelateria
these business and life partners moved to Olympia to open W hen their specialty gelato shop, Sofie went looking for her ideal banking relationship … and found it at OlyFed. From the people who greeted her warmly as a new neighbor to its century-old commitment to giving back, Sofie saw what locals have understood for 116 years; OlyFed is all about putting real relationships above the bottom line.
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RETIREMENT LIVING SERVICES Eliseo (Tacoma Lutheran) Retirement Community 1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.7112 eliseo.org
Fieldstone Communities
3 locations in Pierce and Thurston counties fieldstonecommunities.com Best of
Weatherly Inn
6016 North Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.8550 weatherlyinn.com
HOME HEALTH CARE Advanced Health Care
Two locations (Tacoma and Olympia) 1.800.690.3330 advanced-healthcare.com
Sound Health Options 3518 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.756.5007 soundoptions.com Best of
Synergy HomeCare
2920 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.338.0837 synergyhomecare.com
HEALTH CARE SERVICES MultiCare Health Services
Multiple locations in the South Sound 253.403.1000 multicare.org Best of
Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Five locations olyortho.com
Providence St. Peter
413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia 360.491.9480 washington.providence.org
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DENTAL SERVICES Light Dental Studios
Eighteen South Sound locations lightdentalstudios.com
Smiles Solutions
109 N Meridian, Puyallup 253.848.5503 mysmilesolution.com
Puyallup Pediatric Dentistry 11201 88th Ave East, Puyallup 253.864.9889 smilesforkids.com
SoundBridge Dental Arts 2727 Hollycroft St, Gig Harbor 253.857.4114 soundbridgedentalarts.com
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WELLNESS SERVICES eliseo (formerly Tacoma Lutheran) Retirement Community
1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma 253.752.7112 eliseo.org
Heart of Wellness
205 Clark Pl SE, Tumwater 360.570.0401 heartofwellness.org
Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology 615 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia 360. 413.8413 olyobgyn.com
Tranquil Dental Wellness Three locations tranquilitydentalwellness.com
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WORKOUT FOR WELLNESS Tacoma Body & Brain Yoga
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
1612 S Mildred St Ste B, Tacoma 253.566.9642 bodynbrain.com
Vie Fitness
Five locations vieathletics.com
YMCA - Briggs Family
1530 Yelm Highway SE, Olympia 360. 753.6576 southsoundymca.org
PEDIATRIC CARE Olympia Pediatrics
3434 12th Ave NE, Olympia 360.413.8470 olympiapediatrics.com
Pediatrics Northwest Four locations to serve 253.383.5777 pedsnw.net Best of
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Sound Family Medicine
Four locations in the South Sound 253.848.5951 soundfamilymedicine.com
HOSPITAL CARE MultiCare Health Services
Multiple locations in the South Sound 253.403.1000 multicare.org
Providence Swedish
413 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia 360.491.9480 washington.providence.org
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Locations throughout South Puget Sound 253.426.4101 vmfh.org
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Fieldstone Cooper Point Independent & Assisted Listing 810 Fieldstone Drive SW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 915-5764
Fieldstone Olympia Memory Care
710 Fieldstone Drive SW Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 915-5737
Eat Live Better Feel Think
An Elevated 55+ Waterfront Community
4970 Main St Tacoma, WA 98407
253-203-6460
Point Ruston
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Active Retirement • Assisted Living • Memory Care
Schedule a Tour Today! 833.432.5964 harborheightsliving.com 500 Columbia Street NW, Olympia, WA 98501
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Babies are born when they are ready, not when a pandemic says so. For over two years, dedicated medical personnel tackled coronavirus challenges to safely deliver the newborns. That’s true of the team at Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology (OOG) as they work with patients at the office and welcome babies at the Family Birth Center at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. “We love moms and babies,” said Dr. Darrel Bell. “The virus hasn’t changed how special each delivery has been. I thank all those who protect mothers and babies by wearing masks and practice social distancing.” Providence’s Family Birth Center welcomes moms and an essential support person in the delivery room which, for many patients, creates an intimate experience. These individuals are screened upon entry; moms are also tested. Masking goes without saying in healthcare facilities.
Expecting a newborn adds stress to an already challenging time in a family’s life. As they care for moms and their babies, OOG and Family Birth Center staff work together to maintain the highest standards of care and safety for their patients and families. The goal is to keep newborns with their mothers in their rooms, as a basic tenet of infant and family-centered care.
enjoy some benefits while remaining safely distanced. OOG utilizes a telehealth system that ties the visit to the patient’s electronic health record. Patients receive a link via email or text and can access us through their mobile phones, iPads and desktops.” As a patient, you can request telehealth if you feel ill and your type of visit works with telehealth parameters.
Occasionally, separation is necessary because infant care cannot take place safely in the mom’s room. This is rare. An average of 100 babies a month are delivered by OOG’s medical staff with positive patient feedback.
Deb Cannon, practice manager at the clinic, said, “We are a big family and have worked hard and been successful in keeping COVID from coming into and spreading within our facility. It is a blessing to have a less virulent strain of COVID at this time.” OOG anticipates continuation of masking and social distancing within their healthcare facility for the foreseeable future. vEMILY HAPPY
OOG is using technology to keep everyone safe. Carie Bussey, Certified Nurse-Midwife with the clinic, said, “We’ve discovered a lot of silver linings. Healthcare workers have been forced to hop on the telemedicine effort. We’ve been able to quickly adopt what works for us and patients
Olympia Obstetrics and Gynecology olyobgyn.com
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Olympia OB/GYN Heroes: Babies Born During a Pandemic
“A wonderful thing about the Bellarmine community is the variety of opportunities that are available. There is something here for everyone – no matter where you came from or what you are interested in. Everyone can find their place at Bellarmine.” Ella Borsheim B’22
10 Leading the nation in student success, Pierce College offers: 5 Bachelor of Applied Science degrees 36 associate degrees 47+ professional technical certificates
Get started today at www.pierce.ctc.edu Pierce College is an equal opportunity institution. Learn more at: www.pierce.ctc.edu/policy
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SCHOOLS Bellarmine Preparatory School 2300 S Washington St, Tacoma 253.752.7701 bellarmineprep.org
Cascade Christian Schools Six campuses in Pierce County 253.841.1776 cascadechristian.org
Evergreen Christian School
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE Pierce College
COLLEGE Pacific Lutheran University
Four locations 253.964.6500 pierce.ctc.edu
South Puget Sound Community College Lacey and Olympia 360.596.5200 spscc.edu
12180 Park Ave S, Tacoma 253.535.7411 plu.edu Best of
Saint Martin’s University 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey 360.491.4700 stmartin.edu
1010 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia 360.357.5590 ecsolympia.com
Life Christian Academy 1717 S Union Ave, Tacoma 253.756.2199 wherelifehappens.org
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Specializing in memory care, Garden Courte is a premier senior living community. Respite Care Available
626 Lilly Road NE, Olympia | 360.491.4435 | gardencourtemc.com
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Bates Technical College Celebrates Grand Opening of Allied Health Education Center
Just in time to help fuel the local health care industry with much-needed skilled workers, last week Bates Technical College opened the new Center for Allied Health Education building in Tacoma.
“Our newly equipped community health clinics offer an affordable option for dental care. This addition to the Downtown Campus has nearly doubled student capacity for our allied health programs,” said Zhou.
Bates Technical College President Lin Zhou said, “The Center for Allied Health Education is more than just a new building. It represents a commitment to the South Sound health care community. With this leading-edge facility, we continue to offer practical, hands-on, and industryspecific education for high demand health care careers, and we now have space to partner with industry and provide professional development opportunities.”
Event attendees heard from a variety of speakers, including Congressman Derek Kilmer and Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier. Students using this new 70,000 square foot facility include future administrative and certified medical assistants, dental assistants and denturists, dental laboratory technicians, occupational therapy assistants, phlebotomists, practical nurses and certified nursing assistants.
The community health clinics serve as a hands-on learning experience for students, while providing the community with much-needed low-cost health services. “One of our points of pride is offering unparalleled allied health education, and we are thrilled to continue to transform the lives of our students and contribute to our health care industry,” said Zhou. vLEAH GROUT Bates Technical School batestech.edu
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Together, for you. Providence and Swedish. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. A world-class team, united in our commitment to advance excellence and provide greater access to compassionate care. Together, since 2012. We are dedicated to improving the healing power in the Pacific Northwest. For you.
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At Bridgeport Place life doesn’t stop at retirement. Come enjoy our family-owned community... full of warmth and values to create a true home.
5250 Bridgeport Way W. • University Place • 253.666.8576 • BridgeportPlaceSeniors.com
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SPA Bloom and Blossom Spa
111 Tumwater Blvd SE Ste C213 Tumwater 360.706.2674 bloomandblossomspa.com
Olympus Spa
8615 South Tacoma Way Lakewood 253.588.3355 olympusspa.com Best of
Serenity Spa Tacoma Three locations 253.473.7830 serenityspatacoma.com
Seven Inlets Spa
91 West State Route 108, Shelton 360.462.1772 seveninletsspa.com
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AESTHETICS & SKIN CARE Etera Vein & Medical Aesthetics
2701 N Proctor St, Tacoma 1912 65th Ave W, Tacoma 253.565.7765 foxfiresalon.com
Intaglio Salon at Point Ruston 5101 North Main St, Tacoma 253.472.0359 theintagliosalon.com
1803 South Meridian, Puyallup 253.268.3400 eternaaesthetic.com Best of
Jax Salon & Spa
4419 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia 360.701.1380 spruceshoppe.com
EYE CARE SERVICES Clarus Eye Centre
3111 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor 253.851.5599 jaxsalonspa.com
345 College St SE, Lacey 360.456.3200 claruseye.com
Luxe For Style Salon
321 Cleveland Ave SE, Tumwater 360.754.1600 luxeforstyle.com
Spruce Skin & Wax Shoppe
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Evergreen Eye Center Four locations in the Puget Sound region 800.340.3595 evergreeneye.com
Eye Candy Optical
4735 Pt Fosdick Dr NW Ste 300 Gig Harbor 253.432.4303 eyecandy-optical.com
Tumwater Eye Center
6510 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater 360.352.6060 tumwatereye.com
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One Night in Bangkok
While some folks are still hesitant to jump on a plane, you can get a taste of Bangkok at Indochine in Tacoma. With cuisine influenced by the tastes of China, India, Japan and Vietnam, it is almost like a whirlwind trip to Southeast Asia.
New additions of note to the menu include the mouthwatering Filipino Pork Adobo and Chicken Tikka Masala. Recently, Indochine reformulated all of the sauces that they served to be gluten-free to expand options for their guests.
Before you dive into the menu, take some time to discover the amazing and distinctively Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails available. Drunken Buddha, which features coconut vodka and rum along with lime and pineapple juice, sounds almost like nirvana. Green tea infused with vodka paired with Japanese rice wine (sake), elderflower liqueur, and homemade ginger syrup is shaken and served up as a Ginger Bloom. And then there is Purple Haze, which boasts a psychedelic purple color made from butterfly pea flowerinfused gin, lavender, and lemon juice — it might just make you sing “‘Scuse me while I kiss the sky!”
Now since you are saving on airfare and hotel accommodations, Indochine is the perfect place to have a special celebration and impress your guests with stunning decor and rich aromas. “We are adept at accommodating many various sizes of groups, event types (weddings, corporate meetings, birthdays, retirements, etc.), and even budgets. Our food service is family style and this helps us provide a great variety at a reasonable price,” notes owner Russel Brunton. For small intimate gatherings, you might be interested in the Tatami Room. Dating back to 6th century Japan, tatami rooms were named after tatami mats, traditional woven mats of rice straw. Originally, only the nobility could afford tatami rooms which are meant to generate a calm, peaceful state of mind. In modern Japan, tatami rooms are used to entertain guests or conduct tea ceremonies. If you have a larger group, you can select from the Thai House, which is part of the main dining area and seats up to 25, or the unique Banquet Room which is adorned with Victorian chandeliers and metal artwork. Both offer unique and magnificent surroundings which are certain to create lasting memories. If you are marking a special occasion with family and friends, or planning a company gathering, Indochine has you covered with exceptional cocktails, a delicious menu, and a beautiful dining experience. vHILLARY RYAN
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge indochinedowntown.com
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INDOCHINE ASIAN DINING LOUNGE
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DINING MEXICAN DINING Don Juan’s Mexican Kitchen & Cantina
118 E Stewart Ave, Puyallup 253.466.3075 crockettspublichouse.com
639 Lincoln Ave E, Tenino 360.264.8226 donjuanstenino.com
Gardner’s Restaurant 1924 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 111 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia 360.786.8466 gardnersrestaurant.com
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1924 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.272.8200 indochinedowntown.com
The Lemon Grass Restaurants
212 4th Ave W, Olympia 360.705.1832 8101 Quinault Dr NE, Lacey 360.459.9511 5801 Capitol Blvd SW, Tumwater 360.705.0055 thelemongrassrestaurants.com
111 Market St, Olympia 360.528.3663 mercatoristorante.com
ITALIAN DINING Aversano’s
ASIAN INFLUENCE DINING Chili Thai
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Mercato Ristorante
721 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.627.7100 matadorrestaurants.com
514 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.915.6653 well80.com
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge
Four locations in the South Sound elsarape.net
13802 Purdy Dr NW, Gig Harbor 253.514.6237 massimobarandgrill.com
Matador Tacoma
Well 80 Brewhouse
3712 9th Ave, Puyallup 253.864.7005 chilithai.com
El Sarape
Massimo Italian Bar & Grill
6015 Parker Rd E, Sumner 253.863.3618 aversanos.com Best of
Basilico Ristorante
507 Capitol Way S, Olympia 360.570.8777 ristorantebasilico.com
Crudo and Cotto
2717 N Proctor St, Tacoma 253.292.1120 crudoandcotto.com
Mama Stortini’s
3207 East Main Ave, Puyallup 253.845.7569 240 West Kent Station St, Kent 253.854.5050 mamastortinis.com
Trapper’s Sushi Co.
Ten WA locations to serve you trapperssushi.com
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE Crockett’s Public House
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DILLANOS COFFEE ROASTERS
Help People. Make Friends. Have Fun!
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“Consistency in your coffee roasting is the most important element to successful results,” according to Director of Coffee and Green Coffee Buyer, Phillip Beattie. Beattie purchases coffee from 28 countries including Brazil and Guatemala to create their three lines of coffee. Their revered lines include Classics, Harvest (which ensures Fair Trade practices), and Limited (uses high-end or unusual coffee seeds for the true coffee geek). Coffee is actually created from the seed of a fruit; it is not a bean.
When your core mission statement includes “Have Fun!” you know the culture of your business is going to be special. After 30 years in the coffee industry, brothers Chris Heyer and David Morris have certainly created something special at Dillanos Coffee Roasters. Located in Sumner, Dillanos roasts specialty coffee brands with more than 1,600 wholesale locations serving their coffee around the country. They also retail their coffee blends from the lobby of their roasting facility. Beautifully designed by Julie Heyer, wife of Chris, the lobby and the
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rest of the building showcase a cool Northwest vibe that pulls out the fun through design touches like the words of their mission statement adhered on the lobby tasting countertops. There are jigsaw puzzles on coffee tables and TV’s on the walls throughout the facility celebrating the birthdays of their employees that month. Supporting award-winning local baristas in national and international competitions over the years is a point of pride for the Dillanos team made up of more than 110 enthusiastic and educated on “all-things-coffee” employees. Past barista winners have used Dillanos blends in traditional competitions as well as Coffee and Good Spirits contests.
Dillanos is an invaluable resource for local coffee stands and small shops wanting full-service product delivery. Of course, they provide fresh, roasted-to-order coffee, but Dillanos also delivers everything a coffee operation would need, from cups and lids to syrups and equipment. They even research and develop their own syrup flavors in-house and sell them under their own brand, Barista Twenty Two. Stop by Dillanos’ roasting facility at 1620 45th Street East in Sumner to pick up their latest roasted coffee selections including Dillons Limited, created to celebrate DCR’s 30th Anniversary. vLYNN CASTLE Dillanos Coffee Roasters dillanos.com
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MEAT LOVERS Asado
DINING WITH FLAIR Art House Café
2810 6th Ave, Tacoma 253.272.7770 asadotacoma.com
Ranch House BBQ
10841 Kennedy Creek Rd SW Olympia 360.866.8704 ranchhousebbq.com Best of
Ricardo’s Kitchen + Bar
676 Woodland Square Loop, Lacey 360.413.9995 chefricardo.com
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111 North Tacoma Ave, Tacoma 253.212.2011 arthousecafe.com Best of
Crudo and Cotto
1715 Dock St, Tacoma 253.301.1404 thesocialbarandgrill.com
Swing Wine Bar
2717 N Proctor St, Tacoma 253.292.1120 crudoandcotto.com
825 Columbia St SW, Olympia 360.357.9464 swingwinebar.com
El Gaucho
2119 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.272.1510 elgaucho.com
HAPPY HOUR Chelsea Oyster Bar
222 Capitol Way N, Olympia 360.915.7784 chelseafarms.net
Green.House Restaurant
12888 188th Ave SW, Rochester 360.273.2000 luckyeagle.com
4793 Point Fosdick Dr NW Gig Harbor 253.514.6482 greenhousegigharbor.com
Stacks Burgers Tacoma
McMenamins Elks Temple
5061 Main St, Tacoma 253.301.2962 stack571.com
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PATIO DINING The Social Tacoma
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565 Broadway, Tacoma 253.300.8754 mcmenamins.com
Octopas Olympia
610 Water St SW, Olympia 360.878.9333 octapascafe.com
BAKERY Crumbl Cookies
Puyallup, Bonney Lake and Tacoma crumblcookies.com
Left Bank Pastry
1001 4th Ave E, Olympia 360.350.0669 leftbankpastry.com Best of
Wanna Cupcake
102 E Main Ave #112, Puyallup 253.256.5566 wannacupcake.com
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Movies& Online on In Pers Saturday, November 5
Saint Martin’s University, Lacey, Washington Saint Martin’s University Gala 2022 welcomes celebrity chef, author, and TV personality Anne Burrell. Join us for a black-tie gourmet evening that includes an exquisite dinner, cooking demos, and a live auction benefiting Saint Martin’s student scholarships. Reserve your spot and stay updated on event details at
www.stmartin.edu/GalaAnne.
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notably, from the LeMay family. See Route 66 in its heyday, and the iconic mid-century sedans, wagons, and muscle cars that drove it. Experience the birth of NASCAR and American racing, encounter a variety of European imports, and even get a look at how cars of the future might be driven with alternative fuel sources. America’s Car Museum also serves as an educational center for students of all ages, featuring a variety of rotating exhibits, and hosts more than 200 private events most years, from small gatherings of a few dozen to annual fundraisers of more than 500 attendees.
As you approach the grand entrance and take in the vast and unique architectural lines of LeMay–America’s Car Museum that was opened to the public in 2012, you might recognize the building’s resemblance to a hood scoop on a vintage Ford Mustang, as many have stated. Once inside, you will find yourself surrounded by more than 300 vehicles, carefully curated over the span of four floors, and 165,000 square feet of space. The distinctive design of the facility, spearheaded by the interior ceiling’s massive, curved beams of timber looming more than 100 feet above the distinguished Showcase Gallery exhibit space, have left many speechless. Venture further, and you will find well over a century’s worth of history, stories, and progression of the automobile. From 1800s steam-powered horseless carriages to a brandnew 2022 Ford GT, America’s Car Museum has something for just about everyone to appreciate. You will be taking an adventure through history as you experience handcrafted, coach-built cars of the roaring ‘20s, as well as extravagant, robust Cadillacs of the fabulous ‘50s and vehicles of other vintages that the museum has acquired from prominent collectors across the globe, and most
The 3.5-acre grass show field adjacent to the building provides ample space for car shows, live music festivals, and outdoor drive-in movie events. As the museum celebrates the past ten years, ACM will look back on its extensive accomplishments. It is a spectacular venue that has housed one-of-a-kind exhibits, flagship community events, countless memorable stories and experiences, and ultimatley has brought people closer together through the passion that they share for cars and automotive heritage. ACM will host a commemorative 10th Anniversary Wheels & Heels Gala event on Saturday, September 10 that will feature awards, an auction, dinner and fireworks. America’s Car Museum has been recognized as one of MSN’s 10 Best Automotive Museums worldwide, USA Today’s 10 Best Museums in Seattle, and ShowCase Magazine’s Best of Washington. This is the result of the work of countless individuals, collaborating and coming together to create what has now become an internationally recognized destination. The museum is now a cornerstone cultural attraction in our local community where people from all walks of life can come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of the automobile. vMORGAN LUCAS LeMay–America’s Car Museum americascarmuseum.org
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LeMay–America’s Car Museum Celebrates 10 Years
LIVE THEATRE PLAYS & MUSICALS YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION PROGRAMS SPECIAL EVENTS GREAT ENTERTAINMENT 210 N I Street Tacoma, WA 98403 253.272.2281 www.tacomalittletheatre.com Washington’s Oldest Award-Winning Community Theatre
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Olympia Harbor Days Labor Day Weekend • September 2-4, 2022 Along Olympia’s Downtown Waterfront
Maritime Festival with FREE Fun for All! Over 250 things to see & do: • Tugs, ships and tours • Arts, crafts and commercial booths • Food, music and games • Cultural and educational activities • Maritime & Tugboat Heritage Walk • Kids activities and more!
A South Sound Maritime Heritage Association Event Festival Details at HarborDays.com Olympia Harbor Days
All activities and events subject to change without notice. COVID Safety Guidelines will follow state and local mandates at time of event.
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DESTINATION LeMay–America’s Car Museum 2702 East D St, Tacoma 253.779.8490 americascarmuseum.org
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock St, Tacoma 253.284.4750 museumofglass.org
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park 11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville 360.832.6117 nwtrek.org
Washington State Fair 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup thefair.com
ENTERTAINMENT Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center 31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way S Federal Way 253.835.7010 fwpaec.org Best of
GOLF COURSE Chambers Bay
Galaxy Theatres Uptown Gig Harbor
Indian Summer
5057 Main St, Tacoma 253.752.6325 cinemark.com
Tacoma Arts Live 310 S 9th St, Tacoma 253.591.589 tacomaartslive.org
6320 Grandview Dr W University Place 253.460.4653 chambersbaygolf.com
4649 Pt Fosdick Dr NW, Gig Harbor 888.407.9874 galaxytheatres.com
The Washington Center for the Performing Arts 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8585 washingtoncenter.org
MOVIE EXPERIENCE Century Point Ruston
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Grand Cinema
606 S Fawcett Ave, Tacoma 253.593.4474 grandcinema.com
5900 Troon Lane SE, Olympia 360.923.1075 indiansummergolf.com Best of
Salish Cliffs
91 W State Route 108, Shelton 360.462.3673 salish-cliffs.com
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NEW BUSINESS The Golf Loft
125 Tumwater Blvd SE Tumwater 360.628.8347 golflofttumwater.com
Inta Vintage in Sumner 1109 Main St, Sumner 253.939.4888 facebook.com/intavintage
Crumbl Cookies
Puyallup, Bonney Lake and Tacoma crumblcookies.com
GIVING BACK Come Walk With Me 5K comewalkwithme5k.org Best of
All Kids Win (formerly Homeless Backpacks) PO Box 5505, Lacey 360.628.8631 homelessbackpacks.org
Northwest Furniture Bank HOTEL Hotel Murano
FAMILY FUN DESTINATION Children’s Museum of Tacoma
1320 Broadway, Tacoma 253.238.8000 hotelmuranotacoma.com
Inn at Gig Harbor
3211 56th St NW, Gig Harbor 253.858.1111 innatgigharbor.com Best of
Silver Cloud Inn
2317 Ruston Way, Tacoma 253.272.1300 silvercloud.com/tacoma
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1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma 253.627.6031 greentrike.org Best of
Hands On Children’s Museum 414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia 360.956.0818 hocm.org
Ocean 5
5268 Point Fosdick Dr NW Gig Harbor 253.857.7529 o5social.com
117 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma 253.302.3868 nwfurniturebank.org
St. Francis House
322 7th St SE, Puyallup 253.770.6991 puyallupfrancishouse.org
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Explore the Hands-on Children’s Museum
Located on Olympia’s beautiful East Bay waterfront, the award-winning Hands On Children’s Museum is the largest and most visited youth museum in the Pacific Northwest. Explore 150 (plus) interactive exhibits and a half-acre Outdoor Discovery Center. Kids will be excited to investigate two floors of interactive fun. Parents will appreciate that each activity is designed to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and learning through hands-on exhibits like a two-story climber and stream slide, Ballcano water table, Emergency! exhibit, Airways Maze and various building projects. Creative activities include the Arts & Parts Studio and MakeSpace.
also bring food from home to eat in the café. Due to COVID-19, seating is limited but there are also several family-friendly restaurants in the area and the Museum honors in/out privileges.
In the Outdoor Discovery Center, kids can build confidence and problem-solving skills while free climbing on a giant boulder. They can also captain a vintage schooner, dig for dinos, climb the lighthouse lookout, dig in the gravel pit, tend to the Children’s Garden, and discover the wonders of nature in the Naturalist Cabin.
The Hands On Children’s Museum offers several highly regarded educational programs including half and full-day camps, preschool, and parenting workshops. Preschool is offered from September to May. Free PowerParenting workshops and PlayWise classes for both parent and child are held monthly.
When the kids get hungry, the Museum’s Play Day Café offers a variety of healthy, affordable sandwiches and snacks such as grilled cheese and quesadillas. Visitors can
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HOCM is a “Museum for All” and believes that children have the right to play regardless of their ability to pay. The Museum has a robust free and reduced Access Program that serves over one-third of its visitors. Families with an EBT card can enjoy free daily admission for the first two visitors. Each additional person pays just $2. On the first Friday of the month admission is just $1 to play from 4-8pm.
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RAINY DAY FUN
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GIG HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL
Cultivating a Community of Filmmakers and Film Lovers
After a long pandemic intermission, the Gig Harbor Film Festival (GHFF) is excited to be back for a four-day run on September 22-25, 2022! The Galaxy Theatres in Uptown Gig Harbor will be showcasing this world-class film festival experience for local and visiting film buffs. Kicking off with Opening Night on Thursday, the curtain will rise on nearly 65 curated films submitted from around the world. With a blend of independent films, feature length and shorts, foreign films and documentaries, there is something for everyone. Of special interest to South Sound residents are fascinating documentaries about Galloping Gertie (700 Feet Down) and Shenandoah, which highlights the historic fishing boat being restored in Gig Harbor. Consistently ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Reviewed Festivals in the world by FilmFreeway, the GHFF is able to draw talented indie filmmakers from around the world. After many of the film showings, there is a Q&A session with the director and sometimes the producers and actors themselves. There are two options for film lovers to attend the Gig Harbor Film Festival: •
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VIP Passes include full access to all films, priority seating, private parties and events, and the well-stocked VIP lounge.
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General admission tickets will be available in August and include full access to all films over the entire festival. And all films are shown twice so nobody misses out!
Leading up to the festival, the GHFF is also hosting Monday Movie Night at 6:30pm on the last Monday of each month at the Galaxy Theatres. (Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office through the Galaxy.) Whether it’s a one-night showing on Monday or the four-day festival, the Gig Harbor Film Festival is all about cultivating a sense of community for film fans who love to come together to experience stories in their most pure and undiluted form. vPAMELA HOLT
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WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
Two Exhibitions This Fall
Two exciting and colorful exhibitions will delight visitors of all ages at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma this fall. In Meigs’ words, “In a sense, aloha shirts put Hawaii on the map. The first thing people did when they arrived was make a beeline for a department store to buy one . . . I always tried to be a purist when it came to using motifs from Hawaiian sources.” Art of the Aloha Shirt was curated by Dale Hope, a Hawaiian native and second generation veteran of the garment industry, and organized by ExhibitsUSA, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance.
Art of the Aloha Shirt: Keoni of Hawaii, 1938–51 is on view through September 11, exploring the history, artistry, and production of Hawaii’s enduring fashion statement, the aloha shirt. See original design sketches and paintings, fabric swatches, and beautiful vintage shirts while you learn the story of John “Keoni” Meigs (“Keoni” is Hawaiian for John). Although the exact origins of the aloha shirt are unknown, there has been no more innovative merchandiser than Keoni of Hawaii. Meigs was a self-taught painter whose talent inspired the early shirt manufacturers in Honolulu. In 1938, he created his first designs, concentrating on Polynesian tapa patterns inspired by the originals he had studied at the local Bishop Museum.
Beginning October 6, leap into the magical world of animation with a traveling show from Stage Nine Entertainment Group! THE ANIMATION ACADEMY: From Pencils to Pixels will be at the History Museum through January 12, 2023. Immerse yourself in the wizardry that goes into animated movies and television, and get unprecedented access to archival examples from the top animation studios. See 3-D models and collectibles from the industry and films that have made history, along with original artwork from the classics. Interactive stations and hands-on activities will bring out your inner animator! A dazzling six-foot zoetrope, a pre-film animation device, shows classics such as The Simpsons, Felix, and Gumby. Theories of animation past and present are explained, from 2-D peg board animation to 3-D stop motion, claymation, model work, and computer-generated imagery. There’s a sound experience where you can listen to audio effects in a traditional cartoon too. Washington State History Museum washingtonhistory.org
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