IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE

by RACHEL KELLY

It’s time to raise a shout for the 10th annual Brew Five Three, the 253’s most anticipated beer and music festival. This year it will be held at the Central Meadow event space at Chambers Bay on Saturday, August 12, from 2 to 8pm.

Thus far, the festival is playing host to more than 30 beer and cider breweries, many local (all your favorites will be there), with a total of 40-plus food trucks and vendors. And more continue to be added as the event approaches. This year’s music will feature two wellknown rock bands: Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors.

Smash Mouth is best known for their two multi-platinum albums and one gold. You might, however, remember them for their hit songs such as “All Star” and “I’m A Believer” (which was featured in Shrek). This band’s over-the-top pop rock has left its mark on our collective consciousness (“I’m in LOVE-oooo!). Their memorable melodies will surely have you citing the lyrics and joining in with the crowd to echo back their catchy tunes.

Spin Doctors made waves in the ‘90s for their funky mega-hits. This Grammy award-nominated band boasts two platinum albums including Pocket Full of Kryptonite, the seventh best-selling album of 1993. But make no doubt, this band still knows how to shake the room. Their party rock atmosphere and bluesy guitars are sure to have you out of your seat to dance to the groove!

For tickets and additional information on all the fun to be had at this year’s event, please visit TacomaArtsLive.org and select Brew Five Three under upcoming events. Advance tickets are $50, with regular tickets priced at $55. Designated driver tickets are only $20. Tickets include six tasting tokens and a tasting glass. Tickets for Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors are a separate purchase, with options for regular and VIP seating and entry. (Please note, this event is for those 21 and older.)

You do not want to miss the drinks, eats, music and shopping at this year’s Brew Five Three!

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Get ready for some free family fun and live entertainment at Lakewood’s 2023 SummerFEST! Fort Steilacoom Park is the place to be from 11am to 10pm on Saturday, July 15, for endless entertainment, dozens of food trucks, beer garden, and two stages with live music. Entertainment includes the Extreme Aerial Motocross Jumping Show, Drone Show, Fire Dancers, Wenatchee Youth Circus, Balloon Glow, Car Show and much more! This event truly offers something for everyone. Visit CityofLakewood.us/summerfest to discover all the fun to be had at this year’s SummerFEST.

The 2023 Couture & Car Fashion Show returns Saturday, July 22, at LeMay - America’s Car Museum. The event, which merges the love of fashion with cars, is a unique fashion show experience showcasing both couture clothing designers and couture accessory designers from the Northwest region, set amongst the museum’s beautiful cars. Doors open at 6pm. Enter the event on the red carpet, where photos will be available before the show. There will also be a live DJ and designer booths, and an after-party at the venue following the show. Tickets are priced $55 to $95 and can be purchased at CoutureandCars.com. The show is open to those ages 10 and older.

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Organized by the Proctor Business District Association and community volunteers, Proctor Arts Fest provides a free, accessible and celebratory experience of the arts for the public.This community-based street fair (held on North 26th and Proctor streets) features 160 art and crafts vendors each year. In addition to the vendors, there are three stages with live music and entertainment, a kids area, farmers market and merchant sidewalk sale. Join the community 10am to 5pm on August 5, show your support to local artists and mingle with your neighbors. Proctor Arts Fest is a family friendly event. Find out more online at TheProctorDistrict.com and select “Proctor Arts Fest.”

Asia Pacific Cultural Center in Tacoma presents the 26th annual Polynesian Luau Saturday, August 26. From 3 to 6pm, those in attendance will be treated to an afternoon of cultural music and dances from the islands of Fiji, Tahiti, Tonga, Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa and Guam. Enjoy fire knife dances, arts and crafts making, and great door prizes! They will also be serving up a delicious island menu (roasted pig, sapasui-cup suey, coconut salmon, teriyaki chicken, island salad and tropic fruits). Cost is $100 per person; $12.50 for children 4 to 11. Purchase tickets at Bit.ly/apccluau2023.

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