It's official!

As of Friday, McMenamins now owns the Elks Temple, and the City owns the adjoining vacant land to the north. Ownership of the downtown Elks Temple and the adjacent property has officially changed hands. Read more from The News Tribune.

Take a studio tour

Get a look inside the working studios of 75 local artists and collaborative studios this coming weekend. This free, self-guided tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. The tour covers 39 locations throughout Tacoma. Attendees can meet the artists at work in their studios, see how art is created, purchase one-of-a-kind items and even create their own masterpiece. Visit www.ArtAtWorkTacoma.com for a complete list of studio locations and a map.