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events | TAM Spring Luncheon Always progressive and forward thinking, Tacoma Art Museum hosted their Spring Luncheon on May 13.

This was one of the first in-person fundraisers in our community since the start of the pandemic.

The event raised a total of $37,275 to support the initiatives of the Museum as well as exhibitions, installations, educational programs and membership programs.

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STAGE | From Musicals to Backcountry Bayou

Live Performance is Back!

For months, the stage lights have been dark, the green rooms have been empty, and box offices have stood silent as performing arts venues were closed during the pandemic.

Actors, singers, musicians, dancers, magicians and performers of all kinds got creative and offered virtual plays and performances, but they were all simply passing the time until they could be with a live audience again. Come fall we can all rejoice in the return to in-person performances throughout the South Sound. From musicals to backcountry bayou, live performance is back!

Arts, Boogie from the Bayou, a New Orleans zydeco musical performance is scheduled for late October.

Tacoma’s offerings include Steep Canyon Rangers, a Grammy Award-winning bluegrass sextet, and the play Tribes, which won the 2012 New York Drama Critics Circle Award presented by Tacoma Arts Live. At the grand dame of Tacoma’s theatre scene, the Tacoma Little Theatre, you can find two classics: Terms of Endearment and Clue: On Stage. In Tacoma’s West End they are warming up their vocal cords and stretching out their hipscs-inspired production called All Shook Up, a modern rock ’n roll take on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

In Olympia, the Harlequin will be performing three plays in repertory this fall— Tenderly, the Rosemary Clooney Musical based on the life of Rosemary Clooney, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill, and Until the Flood by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Dael Just to the north, the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Orlandersmith. At the Washington Center for the Performing Center will be presenting a wide array of acts including

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performances by Irish balladeers The High Kings, Grammy-winning guitarist and singer Robert Cray, country music singer Josh Gracin, and classic rock cover band The Hit Men. Circle the weekend of November 5 and 6 to make sure you get a seat to enjoy the feeling of shared laughter. Tacoma Arts Live will be presenting the ever-popular David Sedaris, known best for his appearances on the radio show This American Life.

American comedy legend Yakov Smirnoff will make a rare appearance at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

Before you know it, Christmas songs will be playing in every store, so take a moment to check out the holiday offerings planned for the South Sound which include A Christmas Carol (Harlequin), The Wizard of Oz (Tacoma Little Theatre), and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party (Tacoma Arts Live).

So no matter what your preference, there is plenty to pick from this fall from the South Sound’s performing arts venues. See you at the theatre! vHILLARY RYAN

For Additional Information and Tickets harlequinproductions.org washingtoncenter.org tacomaartslive.org tacomalittletheatre.com tmp.org fwpaec.org

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Alpha Romeo Exhibit at Lemay - America’s Car Museum Over 300 guests experienced the showcase of Italian design - from luxurious fashions and appealing consumer products to the rich lifestyle of “La Dolce Vita” at the opening of the new “Alfa Romeo: Born of Passion” exhibit at LeMay - America’s Car Museum on Saturday, June 26.

From Grand Prix racers of the roaring thirties to today’s iconic flair and innovative technology, Alfa Romeo embodies Italian style — winning hearts, imaginations, and trophies. America’s Car Museum is proud to present one of the most significant North American displays of historic Alfa Romeos, highlighting the timeless allure of the Italian sports car marque, from Grand Prix racers of the thirties to today’s iconic flair.

Anchored by innovative technology and compelling design, Alfa Romeo has a century-old legacy of winning hearts, imaginations, and trophies.

Brought to life by Fred Russell, guest curator and Alfa Romeo expert, this year-long exhibit features 21 vehicles with a new rotation slated for October.

The experience of this one-of-a-kind exhibit is sure to leave you with an understanding of why Henry Ford famously exclaimed, “When I see an Alfa Romeo go by, I tip my hat.”

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The Cultivators, Samuel L. Dunson, Jr. Courtesy of The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection

Organized by The Bernard & Shirley Kinsey Foundation for Arts & Education and KBK Enterprises, Incorporated. Curated by Khalil B. Kinsey. The exhibition is generously sponsored by Propel Insurance and JP Morgan Chase.

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Volunteers were the backbone of vaccination clinics Back in February when COVID vaccines were just rolling out, Thurston County Public Health faced a big challenge.

How to get the shots efficiently and effectively in the arms of thousands of residents every week. They knew they would need many medical and non-medical volunteers to staff mass vaccination clinics. They were confident they could meet the challenge of filling the medical volunteer positions, but they had no way of recruiting enough non-medical volunteers. They turned to United Way of Thurston County Already accustomed to mobilizing volunteers, United Way of Thurston County agreed to recruit, screen, train and supervise the non-medical volunteers. According to Executive Director Chris Wells, “It was a really ambitious project for sure. We’ve coordinated a lot of volunteer projects over the years, but this was big, even for us.”

Since the first clinic back in March, United Way of Thurston County recruited 1,518 individual volunteers who have staffed 85 various clinics and pop-up events filling 3,595 shifts, working a total of 19,222 volunteer hours. That allowed Thurston County to vaccinate 47,372 people as of this writing.

When asked about the volunteer base, Wells said, “They came from everywhere. People really wanted to contribute in any way they could, and they responded to our call for assistance like you would not believe. We were thrilled as volunteer shifts filled within 10 minutes.”

together again and do something for the community,” she said. “It felt really good to be able to chip in and help.”

Rachel Bernhard is an Amanda recruit. “I have loved working shifts rain or shine with my coworkers, friends, and husband,” said Bernhard. “From reception to check out, all the volunteers and County staff have been awesome and seem to have an overflowing cup of energy and excitement, even months after my first volunteer experience,” she added.

Wells summed up what was felt by so many, “I cannot say enough how inspiring it was to me to see all the volunteers and their contributions.”

One of those volunteers was Amanda Ruston with HDR Engineering. She volunteered at six clinics as well as vLYNN CASTLE recruited coworkers, friends, and family to join her. “After spending so much time apart from everyone due to COVID, For Additional Information unitedway-thurston.org volunteering at the clinics was our first opportunity to be

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MUSIC | New

Orleans Cajun & Zydeco

Shake Down the House in Olympia

As we usher in the colder weather, things are heating up at the Washington Center for Performing Arts with a double bill performance featuring the best in Cajun and Zydeco music on October 29, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet and Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience bring the sounds of New Orleans to Olympia. “Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!”

For the past 40 years, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet has been making some of the most potent and popular Cajun music on the planet. Born out of the rich Acadian ancestry of its members, and created and driven by bandleader Michael Doucet, BeauSoleil is notorious for bringing even the most staid audience to its feet. Their distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass. Since becoming the first Cajun band to win a Grammy with “L’amour Ou La Folie” and then a second Grammy in 2010 with “Live at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival,” BeauSoleil has garnered many accolades, including twelve Grammy nominations.

Similarly, Terrance Simien , two-time Grammy award-winning artist and eighth generation Louisiana Creole, has been shattering the myths about what his indigenous Zydeco roots music is – and is not. Simien, and his talented band, has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his bandmates have performed over 9000 concerts and toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career.

The combination of these two award-winning bands proves to be a real barn burner, bringing attendees out of their seats for clapping and stomping to a night of musical delights that will long be remembered. vMORGAN LUCAS

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virtual & live events calendar SEPTEMBER

Olympia Farmers Market April 1 - October 31, Thursdays-Sundays 10am-3pm 700 Capitol Way N, Olympia 360.352.9096 | olympiafarmersmarket.com

Come Walk with Me October 2, 9am Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse support.multicare.org

Family Day October 9, 1-4pm Museum of Glass 1801 Dock St, Tacoma 253.284.4750 | museumofglass.org

Broadway Farmers Market September - October, Thursdays 10am-2pm 925 Broadway, Tacoma tacomafarmersmarket.com

HopeSparks Anniversary Gala October 9, 5pm Marriott Tacoma Downtown 1515 Commerce St, Tacoma 253.778.5103 | hopesparks.org

Terms of Endearment September 10-26 Tacoma Little Theatre 210 North I St, Tacoma 253.272.2281 | tacomalittletheatre.com

Wilco: Ode to Joy Tour October 9, 7:30pm Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org

Strong Man Competition September 25 Shelton Family YMCA 3101 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton 360.753.6576 | southsoundymca.org

Lacey Children’s Day – Super Heroes!

October 2, 11am-2pm Huntamer Park 618 Woodland Sq Lp SE, Lacey 360.491.0857 | ci.lacey.wa.us/events

Hoot ‘n’ Howl October 15-23, Friday-Saturday 5-9pm Northwest Trek 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville 360.832.6117 | nwtrek.org

Red Hot Gala September 25, 6-10pm Museum of Glass 1801 Dock St, Tacoma 253.284.4750 | museumofglass.org

WA529 for Babies Webinar October 5, 3pm Online Webinar 360.485.1198 | wastate529.wa.gov/webinars

Zoo Boo October 16-17, 9:30am-4pm Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 5400 N Pearl Street, Tacoma 253.404.3800 | pdza.org

Back-to-School Storytime September 30, 11am Virtual Storytime 360.485.1198 | wastate529.wa.gov/storytime

Steep Canyon Rangers October 7, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5894 | tacomaartslive.org

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Haunted Hike October 1-31, 9am-3pm Northwest Trek 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville 360.832.6117 | nwtrek.org

Unbreakable: Symphony Tacoma Diamond Anniversary Gala October 8, 6pm Museum of Glass 1801 Dock St, Tacoma 253.272.7264 | symphonytacoma.org

Born to be Wild Dinner & Auction October 1, 5pm Marcus Pavilion at Saint Martin’s University 5300 Pacific Ave SE, Lacey 360.956.0755 | bgctc.org

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Clue: On Stage October 22-November 7 Tacoma Little Theatre 210 North I St, Tacoma 253.272.2281 tacomalittletheatre.com Tenderly October 22-November 20 The State Theater 202 4th Avenue E, Olympia 360.786.0151 | harlequinproductions.org Symphony Tacoma: Classics I October 23, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.272.7264 | symphonytacoma.org

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Healthy Family Show October 23, 11am-4pm Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia showcasemedialive.com

Tribes November 4-14 Theater on the Square 915 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5894 | tacomaartslive.org

Holidays for Heroes November 1-11 Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia 360.754.8017 | capitalmallolympia.com

Halloween Dress Up Week October 25-31 Shelton Family YMCA 3101 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton 360.753.6576 | southsoundymca.org

Pumpkin Chomp & Stomp October 30-31, 9:30am-3pm Northwest Trek 11610 Trek Drive E, Eatonville 360.832.6117 | nwtrek.org Trick or Treat October 31 Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia 360.754.8017 | capitalmallolympia.com

Elves in Training: Santa’s Arrival November 20 Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia 360.754.8017 | capitalmallolympia.com Symphony Tacoma: Classics II November 20, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.272.7264 | symphonytacoma.org Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party!

November 20, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5894 | tacomaartslive.org

Kids Night Out! October 29, 5:30-8:30pm Shelton Family YMCA 3101 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton 360.753.6576 | southsoundymca.org Boogie from the Bayou October 29, 7:30pm Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill October 29-November 27 The State Theater 202 4th Avenue E, Olympia 360.786.0151 | harlequinproductions.org

November 6, 7:30pm Washington Center Main Stage 512 Washington St SE, Olympia 360.753.8586 | washingtoncenter.org

David Sedaris November 5, 7:30pm Pantages Theater 901 Broadway, Tacoma 253.591.5894 | tacomaartslive.org Until the Flood November 5-December 4 The State Theater 202 4th Avenue E, Olympia 360.786.0151 | harlequinproductions.org St. Martin’s Gala November 6 St. Martin’s University 5000 Abbey Way SE, Lacey 360.438.4323 | stmartin.edu Gabriel Rutledge Comedy Night

Burn the Bird November 26 Shelton Family YMCA 3101 N Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton Briggs Community YMCA 1530 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia 360.753.6576 | southsoundymca.org Black Friday at Capital Mall / Shop LOC-OLY Small Business Saturday November 26-27 Capital Mall 625 Black Lake Blvd, Olympia 360.754.8017 | capitalmallolympia.com

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The Evergreen State College Enters 50th Year with New Leadership Next spring, the class of 2022 at The Evergreen State College will be its 50th graduating class. While it is tempting to look back on the last 50 years and relish in the accomplishments, the Board of Trustees is looking forward by naming new leadership and developing new academic programs.

Entering into a two-year interim position as President of The Evergreen State College is Dr. John Carmichael, a beloved staff member since 1998. Most recently the VP of Finance and Operations, Dr. Carmichael also received his BA and Masters of Administration degrees from Evergreen. He then received his Doctorate in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University.

In addition to Dr. Carmichael’s promotion to President, the Board of Trustees also hired Dr. Dexter Gordon as Executive Vice President.

Formerly with the University of Puget Sound where he served as the Director of the African American Studies program, Dr. Gordon is a Dolliver NEH Distinguished Professor as well as the Founding Director of the University’s Race and Pedagogy Institute. Dr. Gordon holds a Doctorate in Rhetoric, Culture and African American Studies from Indiana University Bloomington.

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According to Kelly Von Holtz, Public Relations and Marketing Manager at The Evergreen State College, “Everyone here at Evergreen is thrilled about our new leadership and really look forward to them leading us into our next 50 years.” She added, “We are so excited to have Dr. Gordon join us as he is such a complement to Dr. Carmichael’s proven leadership and history with the college.”

Carmichael and Gordon will be leading Evergreen faculty as they transition back to in-person learning and implement new tactics designed to enhance their degree programs. The faculty has organized a new curriculum with 11 new paths that have more structure but still contain a lot of interdisciplinary study. And, new to The Evergreen State College will be academic and professional certification programs. vLYNN CASTLE

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ART | Imagine

Van Gogh

Coming to the Tacoma Armory

In 2008, Annabelle Mauger crafted her very first immersive Van Gogh exhibition and, in the last few years, the finalized project has become an incredible hit. Imagine Van Gogh, the Original Exhibition in Image Totale© sold over 500,000 tickets across Canada in 2020 alone. The exhibit will be presenting stunning renditions of Van Gogh’s classic artwork in over 200 of his paintings brought to life in a breathtaking immersive experience. Mauger and Julien Baron, renowned for their work at Cathédrale d’Images in Les Baux-de-Provence, France, are no strangers to the immersive art world — in fact, they are pioneers of the medium. Since 2016, the duo have developed and expanded Image Totale© to create a truly emotionally cathartic experience for visitors.

In order to create such a unique exhibition, Mauger and Baron used warping techniques to adapt the surface to the projected image, releasing the art being trapped inside of the canvas. “The choice of images, the way they are positioned, their rhythm and their association with the music all compose this original creation conceived by Annabelle Mauger and developed with Julien Baron.”

Online reservations for Imagine Van Gogh are encouraged, as admission is based on timed-entry and tickets are sure to sell out quickly! Each ticket is valid for one person, with no re-entry permitted and they are nonrefundable. The exhibition is open at the Tacoma Armory from December 18, 2021 to January 30, 2022, with shortened hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas. vMARTINA PRESTON

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Symphony Tacoma Turns 75!

The 2021-2022 season will be the Diamond Anniversary Season for Symphony Tacoma (ST) as they celebrate the legacy of the first 75 years. With a spotlight on composers such as Patrice Rushen, Joseph de Bologne, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Vivian Fung, and David Ludwig, audiences will also enjoy the works of Tchaikovsky, Schumann, Beethoven and other great artists. Season subscriptions are available and single tickets are on sale now.

“Symphony Tacoma is delighted to be able to once again gather with audiences to share the richness of one of the most exciting and longest-living performance media. While we have awaited this return with great anticipation, our online programming held us through a difficult time, and I wish to thank everyone for watching from home and sustaining us this last year,” said Executive Director Karina Bharne.

Symphony Tacoma has been an anchor performing arts institution in the community. Started as a volunteer orchestra in 1946, it evolved into a professional orchestra whose leaders have been willing to break traditional barriers and truly be an orchestra of the community. For 20 years, Symphony Tacoma was led by Maestro Harvey Felder, one of only a few Black conductors leading mid-sized orchestras at the time. And with Sarah Ioannides as the current music director, the Symphony is among a small percentage of orchestras in the nation led by a woman. But the Symphony sees that their work is not over.

“Up until now, our focus on fostering inclusivity has been on educational efforts serving students in Title I schools.

Gradually we are infusing new and different voices into other areas—from world premieres with socially impactful themes to presenting music from young, female and BIPOC composers and guest artists,” stated Bharne.

During its COVID closure, the Symphony produced a variety of virtual performances which can be found on their YouTube page. One of these productions is a preview of Tacoma

Method, an opera composed by PLU professor Dr. Gregory Youtz and developed in conjunction with Tacoma’s Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation that is centered around the expulsion of the Chinese population from Tacoma in the late 1800s. ST had planned to perform the opera in November 2020, but it was postponed due to COVID-19. The virtual program presents three dramatic arias performed by New York mezzo-soprano Hai-Ting Chinn as a glimpse into the full story which will premiere in a future season.

“I look forward to celebrating this important milestone with a season that reaches further and invites the future of classical music to engulf you with deep inspiration, reflection and passion,” noted Music Director Sarah Ioannides. vHILLARY RYAN

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APCC Celebrates 25th Anniversary

It was 1996 and Patsy Suh O’Connell was searching for a way to honor her recently deceased father. She decided to create a nonprofit that honored his Korean heritage. She brought together a small group of citizens representing three generations of Americans from Asian and Pacific Islander heritage and through their vision, Asia Pacific Cultural Center was formed.

APCC, located on South Tacoma Way in Tacoma, represents 47 countries and cultures and offers programs and services honoring their distinct artistry, business protocols, history, and social practices. The organization also offers a variety of educational, cultural, and language programs throughout the year that are divided into three categories.

Cultural Program Events and Activities, including an annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration, are held at the Tacoma Dome. An authentic Polynesian luau, a Korean Chuseok festival and Samoa Cultural Week are some of the many activities that make up the first category. The second category is APCC Youth Programs and Activities which ranges from summer learning programs to the Promised Leaders of Tomorrow program that assists local Asian and Polynesian students in reaching their goal of graduating. Food support programs, vaccination clinics and a wide variety of community support programs make up the final category of Outreach Activities and Projects.

To commemorate 25 years, APCC is hosting a 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 6 from 6-9 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. Attendees will enjoy delicious food, music, and a special presentation from students of Kunjang University in South Korea as well as learn about 24

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APCC’s new building project. Tickets for the Anniversary Celebration can be purchased by contacting APCC at 253.383.3900.

Asia Pacific Cultural Center is a not-for-profit formed in 1996 with the mission to bridge communities and generations through art, culture, education, and business.

It serves as an interactive cultural crossroads between local and international communities. vLYNN CASTLE

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Local Elise Landry wins CHOPPED As a contestant and winner on the first season of the Food Network’s show Chopped Next Gen, Elise Landry became the chef on everyone’s mind in Olympia almost overnight. Her new restaurant, Chicory, which she co-owns and runs with her husband Adam Wagner, went from just getting open to having to close down online orders to focus on in-restaurant diners in a time when most restaurants were struggling to make it during the COVID-19 health restrictions.

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shared that, for a while, every day began by watching YouTube demonstrations and learning by doing. From hanging drywall to replacing a water heater, they had to figure it out. “There was no turning back.”

Veterans of many restaurants and kitchens, Landry and Wagner see Chicory as a platform to talk about sustainability and food systems, but also to rewrite the rules and create a truly healthy work environment for staff. “We want to create a place where our staff feels respected and valued.”

They are walking the talk. In addition to showing care by baking a staff member’s favorite cookie on their birthday, bigger changes have been made at Chicory. Instead of customers leaving tips for their individual server, a 20% service fee is added to the bill which is shared by all employees. This new norm shifts some of the financial inequities experienced by all staff in the restaurant industry and has become common practice in restaurants in major metropolitan centers like Seattle and San Francisco, but has yet to be more widely adopted. In addition, they will “It’s been amazing. We’ve had such support from the be offering a special class with a personal trainer to learn community,” noted Landry when I caught up with her stretching exercises to help alleviate some of the physical on a warm summer Monday watering the plants in the restaurant. “In a small, tight-knit town like Olympia, not only stress created by restaurant work. “It’s important to encourage both physical and mental health for our staff,” does everyone feel connected, but there is already a deep noted Landry. appreciation for sustainable and locally sourced food. We felt like we fit in.”

As she finished up watering the plants, Landry paused.

“We have amazing light in the restaurant in the mornings Growing up in Kansas City, Landry loved her upbringing when we are closed. I can just imagine a floor of yoga mats and region, but wanted to be closer to nature. After a and potentially offering wellness classes to others in the quick scouting trip to the PNW, the couple retrofitted a restaurant industry,” she said. It might be a dream right now, motorhome, drove West, and spent two summers working but this next-generation chef is about more than an amazing in restaurants on Orcas Island. The dream was to open a restaurant of their own and everything came into alignment menu or time in the spotlight. With Chicory, she is here to change restaurants one small step at a time. just when the pandemic hit. vHILLARY RYAN

The process of opening Chicory started long before the For Additional Information pandemic and included navigating new building owners, leases, small business loans, and lots of renovations. Landry chicoryrestaurant.com 26 Photo: John Westrock

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FALL CHARCUTERIE BOARD The Fall season is here, so ENJOY the best charcuterie board with your loved ones, neighbors and friends. Also, stretch yourself a bit and invite someone new.

10 oz figs Red grapes 1 Honeycrisp apple 1 Bartlett pear Roth Cheese, Grand Cru Roth Cheese, Buttermilk Blue Roth Cheese, Smoked Gouda 1/2 c chocolate hazelnut spread 12 oz dark chocolate covered pretzels 1 small baguette, sliced 8 oz blackberries 1 plumcot or other stone fruit 1 package oat rosemary raisin crackers 1 c rosemary Marcona almonds 8 oz cocoa truffles 3.5 oz dark chocolate bar 10 oz dark chocolate covered almonds 4 oz rosemary crostini rustic crackers 6 oz cured meats INSTRUCTIONS 1. In a large prepared board, place the two cheeses in the center.

2. Place the chocolate almonds, truffles, and Marcona almonds in small bowls on the board. Fill another small bowl with hazelnut spread.

3. Arrange the rest of the foods around the cheese and bowls on the board.

Leave a whole apple, pear, or plumcot (or stone fruit like a peach) for a beautiful garnish!

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Defining Space in an Open Floor Plan An open concept living room, dining room, and kitchen by nature blurs the lines between each area or room. The best way to define your space is to determine how you want to use the space.

neutrals and layers of texture. If you are looking to create a high-end custom feel, use different custom wall coverings in different areas for added definition.

CONSIDER TRAFFIC FLOW

Use a statement chandelier. Consider the light fixture but also how the light illuminates specific areas. If the lighting is versatile and visually interesting, it can help make a bright and spacious interior feel cozier and more intimate with strategic lighting.

Once you have defined your circulation paths, also consider how you want to use the room. For more definition, incorporate a focal point in each adjacent space. These standout elements capture the eye while improving how the space works.

FURNITURE

Creating a furniture layout in an open floor plan can be overwhelming. Arrange your furniture away from the walls. Anchor your furniture and conversation areas with a large statement piece like a coffee table and use a rug to complete the look.

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What helps to make these spaces work is to have proper storage and thoughtful planning. These open spaces work best when you have adequate storage and defined smaller areas like an efficient laundry room, home office, home gym or an “amenity room” (also called a “plus room”).

COHEISVE COLOR AND ELEMENTS

When designing an open concept living room, consider the entire area, because you can see all your elements at the same time. Make sure they relate in some way. By using elements like color, texture and wood tones, you can repeat these to create layers and make your space feel cohesive. Our rule is three colors in a space. This also applies to textures and wood tones. If your style is more sophisticated than whimsical, you will want to add texture to a monochromatic space, with high contrast SHOWCASE MAGAZINE

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MYTH BUSTING:

The Truth About Construction Loans With the housing market creating buying frenzies in some local markets, people are considering building new versus purchasing. Many people have been scared off in the past by incorrect information or myths about the downsides of building loans. Let’s bust some of those myths using the help of a friend with 45 years in the financial world who works at Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed), Barbara Whitlow.

To begin with, construction loans with OlyFed are designed to meet your financial needs, so there is no reason to be afraid of one. Whitlow suggests you begin the process by determining your budget with the help of one of the knowledgeable loan officers at OlyFed. They will help get you pre-qualified and determine what an entire realistic budget for your project should be.

upon the completion of your new home. You avoid paying additional closing costs or running the risk of interest rates being higher than when you started.

Throughout the construction process, you or your builder can utilize a program called BUILT to assist in securing construction draws against your loan. BUILT helps to manage risk, maximize productivity of the builder, and improves the draw process.

Did someone tell you that you could save a lot of money serving as your own general contractor? Whitlow would advise you to use a great local builder because it saves you money in the end. Whitlow said, “They really can save you from making costly mistakes as well as the time wasted to re-do an error.” vLYNN CASTLE

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Next, it is not necessary to buy the land and pre-buy house plans or other things as some people suggest. Save your money for a larger down payment. The great people at OlyFed will roll all the expenses from beginning to end into one loan and you may not have to sell your current house first.

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FashionTrends fall 2021

Fashion is like painting a picture. It is a form of art in itself.

It expresses your ideas, beliefs and character to the world.

A unique facet of fashion is that each trend can be altered and incorporated to fit your style.

KNIT SWEATERS You “sweater” believe fall 2021 will be full of fashionable and functional knit tops. Comfy yet classical, this look brings warmth to the season’s chill.

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THE SHINING THROUGH SATURATED SHADES Last year was full of neutrals to match the tone of the season. This year, vibrant color shades are boldly breaking through the grey clouds. Rich colors like bubble gum pink, fuchsia, royal blue, scarlet, grass green, violet, tangerine orange, and canary yellow will be emphasized this fall.

COLORFUL PASTEL LEATHER COATS Pastel colorful leather coats will be sure to be eyecatching this fall. The look can be paired with neutral basics or artistic designs. When choosing the right length of coat, if you are under 5’6” a mid-length jacket may give you an elongated appearance. If you are over 5’6”, a long jacket that hits above your knees will flatter you the most.

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LONG SKIRTS Want to stay chic into the cool season without giving up your skirt look?

This is your year. Lengthy skirts highlight the feminine glam this season.

YES TO VESTS Vests are back. This trend is perfect and adaptable to the season. Whether it is a puffy or a knit vest this piece can be worn over a variety of designs.

Depending on your preference, you could wear a vest over a short sleeve shirt, a long sleeve shirt, or over a jacket.

COZY QUILTED JACKETS They are making a comeback. A quilted jacket might just be the outfit staple you were looking for to keep you warm while offering cool aesthetics too. vMORGAN LUCAS

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Nathalie Bajinya’s Future Is As Bright As Her Fashions Nathalie Bajinya has been fascinated by textiles and fashion design from a very early age. She once cut up her mother’s dress to fashion into her own clothing designs at age four.

the “wax hollandais,” “ankara,” or “kitenge” – Undeniable Bajinya’s unique designs encompass innovation, artistic creativity and the consumer’s choice to celebrate life through their clothing.

Recently featured on King 5 Evening, the segment thoughtfully shared Nathalie Bajinya’s journey, showcasing her love of fabric and her passion to design and sew beautiful garments.

Originally from the Congo and orphaned at a young age, Bajinya learned to sew while living in an orphanage in Kenya. Excelling at the craft, fashion design quickly became a lifelong passion.

In May, with only two weeks to prepare, Undeniable Bajinya featured twelve of her original designs during Africa Fashion Week Seattle in Redmond, Washington.

Today, under the label Undeniable Bajinya, Bajinya translates her sewing and design skills into exquisite one-of-a-kind garments and accessories in her Lakewood shop, Undeniable Bajinya.

Home to couture gowns, wedding dresses, and custom-tailored fashions, Undeniable Bajinya’s signature designs are vibrant cotton and wool dresses and jackets that combine French fashion with African colors and American styles.

A rare talent, Bajinya can look at a swath of fabric and intuitively know what design will best highlight the fabric’s motif or drape. “When I look at fabric I see something that is telling a story,” says Nathalie.

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Without patterns, Bajinya designs, sketches, and crafts each of her beautifully unique fashions from customers’ measurements. She says there is nothing like a dress made exactly to your measurements.

“Back in my country, you don’t buy a dress from a store, you go to a tailor,” Bajinya said. “We don’t have that here in America. Everyone should have access to custom garments that fit perfectly, not just famous people.” vKELLY LENIHAN

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Grab a bike and head to Walla Walla to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes while sipping on delicious wine.

Home to over 120 different and unique wineries, you can cycle through Walla Walla’s beautiful vineyards and try the freshest wine right from the source without the worry of driving after tasting.

A beautiful WINERY to add to your list: • ABEJA WINERY is located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, at the beginning of the Whitman Mission trail.

The 38-acre site provides guests a one-of-a-kind wine country experience and access to some of Washington’s most sought-after wines from the Walla Walla Valley. The backstory is as unique as the wines offered.

BIKING TRAILS: • COTTONWOOD LOOP – A 17-19 mile trail with moderate climbs, taking you past wheat fields and farmland in the direction of the mountains.

• WHITMAN MISSION – A 16-24 mile mostly flat trail that takes you to the Whitman Mission National Historic Site.

• NORTH WHEAT FIELDS – A 14-mile trail, mostly flat with a few gentle hills, it is a pleasant ride past vast wheat fields.

After a day of peddling between wineries, come back to The FINCH to relax around the outdoor fireplace or unwind in your modern, yet comfortable guest room – each uniquely designed. Located downtown, The FINCH is an 80room, newly renovated hotel that is driven by community inspiration. Originally built in the 1960s, the Streamlineera architecture features an open-air design, an outdoor fireplace, and community gathering spaces that encourage guests to interact with other guests and locals alike.

The FINCH is the perfect basecamp for exploring the Walla Walla Valley by bike! The FINCH recently announced their new Tour de FINCH package. Experience the beautiful trails the valley has to offer or take a cruise down Main Street and check out some of Walla Walla’s amazing local restaurants, wineries, and shops. There’s nothing better than enjoying the beauty of the countryside by bicycle. vLEAH GROUT

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Airhouse Adventure Park Heads to Auburn!

Where can insurmountable amounts of fun and adventure be found in Western Washington? In Auburn, that’s wAir! Coming very soon to the Fieldhouse in Auburn is the third location of Air Adventure Park—wAir Adventure Begins!

feet of trampolines! Each attraction aims to get your blood pumping and help you gain some air! If you aren’t feeling like indulging in a game of Xtreme Dodgeball, a pass for the featured Arcade is also an option.

The adventure park already has two locations in the Midwest, Ohio and Colorado, and now has graced Washington State as its third. Each location is different when it comes to which attractions they feature, but all are equally entertaining and physically interactive. The goal of these decked-out indoor parks is to immerse communities in safe, sanitized, next-level fun.

Right now, Airhouse Adventure’s main concern is safety.

Each visitor must sign a safety waiver before embarking on their journey of fun and the park undergoes a rigorous cleaning schedule to make sure all equipment and areas are sanitized; that way adventurers can enjoy themselves without any worry.

After signing a waiver, guests can buy a pass that is priced by age and the number of hours they wish to spend at the park. Just a few of the attractions that guests will find at Airhouse Auburn include the jousting Battle Beam or the wildly colorful climbing structures where you try to reach new heights (while wearing a harness!) Fly through the air on the Racing Zip Lines down a 40-foot line and check out the elaborate, skill-required Ninja courses. The classic Main Court lets guests bounce gleefully on over 1,500 square

The exact date of Airhouse Auburn’s grand opening this fall is still pending, but the Director of Operations is confident that the arrival of the new Airhouse Adventure Park lwill bring employment opportunities and strengthen the Auburn community, while offering a whole new entertainment experience. vNATALIE BENSON

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New Technology Helps Identify Macular Degeneration Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a hereditary disease that develops as one ages. AMD is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in America, occurring in 4-7% of African Americans and impacting over 45% of Non-Hispanic Caucasians.

Generally, AMD is split into the “dry form” and “wet form.” The dry form occurs when small retinal defects, called drusen, form and slowly enlarge.

When the drusen becomes larger, the retina swells and new, leaky, blood vessels grow which is the hallmark of the wet form of AMD.

vision loss and are treated by medication injected into the eye.

How does Tumwater Eye Center identify drusen and initiate early treatment? At Tumwater Eye Center’s new office, they invested in imaging technology to identify drusen at their earliest stages. Dr. Finch at Tumwater Eye says, “Having newer technology allows us to identify changes much earlier than we have been previously, which helps us reduce the incidence of blindness among our patients.” This medical eye center’s advanced technology features high resolution cameras to monitor drusen.

Tumwater Eye’s latest technology can specifically analyze delayed dark adaptation, which is the cause of reduced or worsening night vision. Congruently, this means the technology can identify AMD before the disease even appears.

This testing has been shown by the latest research to identify AMD years earlier than other examination types. Newer treatment strategies for AMD include specific supplement recommendations based upon genetic testing, protections from damaging blue light, and nutritional counseling to decrease body inflammation as well as improve overall health.

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Classes Offer Big Health and Wellness Benefits to Seniors Benefits of practicing yoga as a senior include: YOGA IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY AND JOINT HEALTH Flexibility and joint mobility is not about reaching your toes, but about creating a suppleness in the body that will prevent injury and strain over time. When you are flexible, you are less likely to get injured doing basics tasks like bending over to pick something up.

YOGA IMPROVES BALANCE AND STABILITY A lack of balance is the number one reason seniors give at Tuladhara Yoga for wanting to try yoga. Certain yoga poses, such as tree pose, are beneficial and can improve balance, which leads to less falls and better focus and stability.

YOGA CAN IMPROVE RESPIRATION Yoga and exercise can improve respiration. Breathing exercises in particular can help improve lung capacity.

Gentle Yoga classes offers many benefits to seniors or those with mobility concerns. “It has been wonderful to watch our seniors build a sense of community, improve their health, improve flexibility and balance, and build strength. Additionally, seniors can experience higher rates of depression and anxiety. If you’re a senior, yoga can be a game changer for your health,” says Alicia Barrett, owner at Tuladhara Yoga.

YOGA CAN HELP REDUCE DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Yoga classes, especially those geared toward seniors, are calm, relaxing and restorative. Yoga involves focusing on the breath and slow movements, which can help trigger your parasympathetic nervous system, bringing us into the “rest and digest” phase of stress relief.

GOING TO A YOGA CLASS IS FUN AND CAN BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY Sometimes we forget that as we age, we lose our friends Safety should be the number one priority in any physical exercise including yoga. Yoga, like any exercise, can come and loved ones and therefore a sense of belonging and with risks, so being led by a certified experienced instructor community. A yoga class is a great way to make new is critical. It is also important to be cleared by your doctor to friends, stay connected, laugh and have fun with others. practice yoga.

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