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SAVE THE DATE: Tacoma Venues & Events and City of Tacoma Government invite the community to join us for T-Town: City Services Expo & Job Fair on November 1-2, 2024, in partnership with Tacoma Public Schools and Korsmo Construction. FREE fun for the whole family to PLAY. EXPLORE. LEARN. WORK.
More information coming soon at tacomadome.org/t-town
Did you miss Porchfest this year? Check out this short documentary by TV Tacoma (City of Tacoma) and how it positively impacted the Central Tacoma neighborhood.
What’s that sound? Just a mere 200 bands taking over a 12 block by 6 block radius for the 3rd Annual Tacoma Porchfest, that’s what! This event has quickly t...
The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the appointment of Adam Cook, CFE, as the Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors. Cook, a seasoned industry professional with over 20 years of experience in managing public assembly facilities, will lead the 100-year-old organization and its worldwide mission to education, advocate for, and inspire venue professionals.
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The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) announces the appointment of Adam Cook, CVE, as the Chair of the IAVM Board of Directors.
Join us next week for our next SkillShop - Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Access in Events. Participants will gain invaluable knowledge and strategies to creative inclusive event experiences and be provided with a DEIA checklist to guide the implementation of these principles effectively.
📆 Monday, August 19
⌚ 11:00am
💻 Zoom Webinar
➡ Registration at tacomavenues.org/skillshops
Happy to our partner, Olympic Eagle Distributing 🍻 Next time you're at the Tacoma Dome, grab a cold one - you deserve it during the show!
A great start to August! TVE joined ’s community meeting at the ’ Theater on the Square, learning about upcoming project at Transit Park and the Farmer’s Market 💐
July is Disability Pride Month!
The Convention Center is KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified. We are proud to be certified as a trained and trusted advocate for those with sensory needs. Visit our Guest Services desk for a sensory bag if needed during your next visit!
Learn more about KultureCity at www.kulturecity.org.
This past weekend, Art on the Ave celebrated its 24th year! This festival highlights local art, artists, music, food, and entertainment on 6th Avenue from Alder Street to State Street in Tacoma.
This event was one of 39 organizations in our 2024 Special Events Funding program cycle, reflecting Tacoma's diverse communities and cultures.
New Job Opportunity: Contract Administrator (Business Services Analyst, Associate) - applications close on August 1 at 5:00pm
Apply today: https://www.tacomavenues.org/employment
This position is responsible for providing program support and logistics coordination for TVE’s contract administration and management, including drafting and supporting certain business agreements, and tracking all agreements department-wide. The Contract Administrator provides support to department heads in procurement process ex*****on, contract processing and editing, drafting various agreements, reviewing insurance documents, responding to internal and external inquiries via phone and email.
Happy National Hot Dog Day to our sponsor, Hempler Foods Group 🌭 We proudly serve the Fletcher's Dog and Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage!
Beat the heat 🔥 and cool off at Tacoma Dome partner McMenamins Elks Temple's Old Hang Out for Happy Hour for 🍹
Address:
565 Broadway
Tacoma, WA 98402
Are you searching for live music next weekend? Porchfest is a free, walkable music festival where front porches become musical stages for one magical afternoon. We proudly support and help fund this event through the Special Events Funding Program.
Learn more about the program and other events that were funded for 2024: https://www.tacomavenues.org/news/special-events-funding-announced-for-2024
“SkillShops were created with the goal of helping event producers thrive in our community, enabling them to present safe and equitable events for Tacoma,” said DeMeSHee Pye, TVE Community Impact Coordinator. “We are thrilled with the reception of our first SkillShop and look forward to continuing the series as we strive to uplift event presenters.”
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An innovative series of workshops designed to empower community members and event organizers with essential skills and resources to successfully plan and execute events in Tacoma.
Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 The Tacoma Venues & Events offices are closed today in observance of Independence Day and will reopen tomorrow, July 5th.
Tacoma’s 4th of July celebration is tomorrow! 🎆🎇 Head to the Ruston Way Waterfront where you'll enjoy a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors. The fun begins at noon and ends with spectacular fireworks over Puget Sound. Visit TacomaSummerBlast.com for details.
Tacoma's ultimate family 4th is back!
Did you miss last week's City of Destiny Awards? Check out the full program and awards ceremony on YouTube!
The in-person awards ceremony to honor the recipients took place on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall.Congratulations to all of the...
New Job Opportunity: Assistant Maintenance Chief
Application closes on July 17th @ 5:00pm
Under the direction of the TVE Maintenance Chief and TVE Director of Operations, this is semi-skilled work in the performance and supervision of the set-up/tear-down, conversion, maintenance, and custodial functions in the Tacoma Venues & Events facilities. Responsibilities include assisting the TVE Maintenance Chief and TVE Director of Operations in supervising employees in the operation of specialized equipment, technical systems and general custodial and maintenance services throughout the department’s facilities.
Apply today: https://www.tacomavenues.org/employment
We are excited to honor this year's City of Destiny Award recipients today! 🎉
Here is some information before coming to the Tacoma Dome:
➡ Doors Open and Community Showcase - 5:00pm
➡ City of Destiny Awards Ceremony - 6:00pm
➡ Parking is FREE - We suggest guests park in Lot A or Lot J. ADA Parking, which is closest to the doors of the Exhibition Hall, is Lot K – this lot is on East 27th Street, and all parking in this lot is ADA. The front door from this lot is fully accessible.
➡ Guest seating is open seating. ADA / wheelchair locations will be marked at the ends of the front four rows in each section.
More information about the event: https://www.tacomavenues.org/city-of-destiny-awards
The City's Events & Recognitions Committee is pleased to present the inaugural Inspire Tacoma Award to Isaiah Thomas. Over the past decade, Isaiah Thomas has consistently demonstrated his dedication to improving the lives of Tacoma residents through a variety of philanthropic initiatives. Partnering with organizations such as World Vision, he has donated hundreds of meals to families and raised money for much-needed community programs.
Isaiah Thomas's unwavering dedication to Tacoma, his generosity, and his desire to uplift those around him make him a true inspiration. His efforts have positively impacted thousands of lives, including an estimated 15,000 children, reinforcing the importance of giving back and supporting one another.
Please join us at this year’s awards ceremony to recognize Isaiah and more on June 26th at 5pm at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. To learn more, visit https://www.tacomavenues.org/city-of-destiny-awards
Has Tacoma become the K-Pop capital of the U.S.? 👀
The latest boy band visit is just weeks away.
The City's Events & Recognitions Committee is pleased to present the 2024 City of Destiny Award for Equity & Empowerment to Stefanie Love, MPA. Stefanie is a Human Services Coordinator for Pierce County and has dedicated her time both professionally and as a volunteer to champion equal rights and create avenues for diversity and equity in our community.
Please join us at this year’s awards ceremony to recognize Stefanie and more on June 26th at 5pm at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. To learn more, visit https://www.tacomavenues.org/city-of-destiny-awards
Today, join the largest Juneteenth celebration in Washington State! Expecting 8,000 in attendance, national recording artists, state and local dignitaries, 150+ vendors, the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, and performances by local talent and artists! Tacoma Venues & Events is proud to help support this event through our Special Events Funding program 🎉
For more information about this event, visit https://www.juneteenthwa.com/
The City's Events & Recognitions Committee is pleased to present the 2024 City of Destiny Award for Economic Development to Julie Davidson, The Julie Davidson Group. Julie is a life and small business coach who also founded Caribbean Queens, a group that hosts pop-up events and had their first, very successful festival earlier this year. In addition to coaching and mentoring female small business owners she gives much of her time mentoring students at her alma mater, The University of Puget Sound, and advocating for local, woman-owned, BIPOC businesses.
Please join us at this year’s awards ceremony to recognize Julie and more on June 26th at 5pm at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. To learn more, visit https://www.tacomavenues.org/city-of-destiny-awards
The City's Events & Recognitions Committee is pleased to present the 2024 City of Destiny Award for Youth Service to Selayna Rudolph. Selayna Rudolph is a Silas High School student who is deeply passionate about community. She works on issues around the unhoused in Tacoma and believes in building people up. She also enjoys supporting children through efforts such as Trunk or Treat, which through the ABS, she brought the community together. Selayna is committed to organizing more events like this in hopes that it will foster more unity in an often-divided population.
Please join us at this year’s awards ceremony to recognize Selayna and the rest of the award winners on June 26th at 5pm at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. To learn more, visit https://www.tacomavenues.org/city-of-destiny-awards
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Thank you Crumbl Cookies Lakewood for providing us with delicious cookies at TWICE and for our events at the Dome at the Overlook 😋🍪
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!
"If his [Dr. King] life and death are to find a permanent place in history, we must keep marching, moving, struggling towards becoming a nation of true justice and equality of which our four fathers wrote in upon which Dr. King was founded." #BlackHistoryMonth #tacomablackhistory
Kwabi Amoah-Forson, the founder of The Peace Bus, traveled from Washington State to Washington, D.C., to talk to President Biden about how our nation can come together and create peace. Along the way, Kwabi delivered 100s of books.
Tomorrow, help us celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's legacy on our Facebook or tvtacoma.com. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1949283815231366
Twerk or Treat Vip Halloween Party
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