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Dwelling moves into the Triangle District

Dwelling (formerly Dwell) – a boutique with vintage inspired décor and furnishings with a flair for the unique and beautiful – has a new home in the Triangle District and can now be found at 626 St. Helens. A grand opening party is scheduled for Thursday, August 23 from 4-8 p.m. Welcome to the neighborhood!

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Tacoma Ranked in Top 10 Cities for Millennials

Tacoma made the ranks as one of the “10 Best Cities for Millenials” (18 to 29 year olds), taking into account affordable housing, low unemployment and access to nearby attractions and education. According to the online report, the cities chosen are far better for young people struggling with the economy than others. Read more...

Celebrate the Elks groundbreaking on July 11

Tacoma Elks will celebrate a groundbreaking for its new lodge and construction of a restaurant and pro shop on Wednesday, July 11, at 4 p.m. The ceremony will be held at 2125 So. Cedar St., on the grounds of Allenmore Golf Course across the street from and behind the back of the old Elks lodge. All are invited to attend the groundbreaking on Wednesday.

New collection for TAM

Great news for Tacoma! The Tacoma Art Museum just announced a major donation by the Haub family – 280 major works of American Western Art along with a contribution for a new 15,000 square foot gallery and lobby expansion to house the collection, as well as endowment funds for the care of the collection. http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/

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Tacoma voted favorite local City

SouthSound Magazine just released their Best of  the South Sound 2012 list and Tacoma was voted your favorite local City. Woo Hoo!

Study indicates Tacoma’s nonprofit arts & culture industry generates millions in economic activity

Did you know the nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $64,717,367 in annual economic activity in Tacoma — supporting 1,735 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $6,573,000 in local and state government revenues, according to the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV national economic impact study?

The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study was conducted by Americans for the Arts and supported by The Ruth Lilly Fund of Americans for the Arts. The full text of the national statistical report is available at www.AmericansForTheArts.org/EconomicImpact. For more information about the Tacoma Arts Program visit, http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/AEP.as

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Downtown Construction Projects Open Houses this week

Come and learn about multiple construction projects scheduled to take place in downtown Tacoma over the next few months at a series of open houses scheduled June 13 and June 14 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.

City staff will be on hand to answer questions and to discuss the impacts of the various projects taking place simultaneously around downtown. Everyone is invited to attend the four (duplicate) sessions scheduled for:

• Wednesday, June 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
For more information about the sessions, visit www.cityoftacoma.org/openhouses.

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Planning Commission vacancies

The City Council is seeking interested citizens to fill three vacant positions on the Planning Commission that represent Council Districts 2, 3 and 5, all serving a three-year term from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2015. Applicants must reside in the respective districts. Applications are due to the Mayor’s Office by Friday, June 8, 2012. For more information, please visit www.cityoftacoma.org/planning  “Planning Commission”, or contact Lihuang Wung at 591-5682 or lwung@cityoftacoma.org.

2013 Annual Amendment opportunity

The Planning Commission is accepting applications for amending the Comprehensive Plan and/or Land Use Regulatory Code for 2013. The 2013 amendment cycle begins on July 1, 2012, and ends by June 30, 2013. Applications may be submitted by any organizations or individuals, and are subject to $1,200 application fee. Applications are due by Friday, June 29, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/planning“2013 Annual Amendment”, or contact Lihuang Wung at 591-5682 or lwung@cityoftacoma.org.

Lemay Museum lands in New York Times

We are just one week away from the opening of LeMay - America's Car Museum. The New York Times profiles the museum: http://t.co/OYr3eouW.

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Tacoma's hungry for Cajun

Rumor has it that a new restaurant and lounge will soon occupy 1015 Pacific Ave. The new Cajun restaurant will apparently be called Bon Temps meaning "good times" or otherwise known as the town in True Blood.

Dwell announces move downtown

Dwell Home Decor, which has operated for six years on North 21st Street, recently announced it will move to the area around Broadway and St. Helens, north of City Hall and up the hill from the soon-to-be renovated McMenamins Elks.

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