Arts reporter and critic Rosemary Ponnekanti keeps you in touch with the arts and culture scene with the help of other News Tribune writers, critics and editors.
Rosemary Ponnekanti is the arts reporter at The News Tribune, and has been a classical music nerd nearly all her life. Besides spending way too much time in galleries, museums and concert halls, she occasionally brings a whistle or double bass to Celtic jam sessions, and insists on singing "Happy Birthday" in four-part harmony.
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The Hoh flows through the History Museum
“Fast Moving Water: The Hoh River Story” displays 14 color photographs by Keith Lazelle of Washington’s gorgeous Hoh River, with the story of its preservation and local culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. third Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 18. $8/$7/$6/five and under free, 2-8 p.m. third Thursdays free. 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma. 253-272-3500, www.washingtonhistory.org
Pierce College shows C.J. Swanson
Former Art on Center gallerist Catherine Swanson’s vibrant abstract acrylics are on show at Pierce College gallery. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-noon Friday through Aug. 28. Free. Fort Steilacoom campus, 9401 Farwest Dr. S.W., Lakewood. 253-964-6535,www.pierce.ctc.edu/art
Shakespeare in the Apple Orchard
Tacoma’s ineffable Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, known for contemporary takes on the Bard in unusual venues, turns 10 this year. They kick off their season with “Twelfth Night” at the Curran Apple Orchard. 6:30 p.m. July 9. Free. Curran Apple Orchard, 3920 Grandview Dr., University Place. 253-318-5182, www.sitpl.org
MetalUrge at Two Vaults
For its MetalUrge show, Two Vaults features the delicate jewelry of Birna Sigurbjornsdottir, Bill Dawson’s beaten copper vessels, and textured sculpture from Marge McDonald, among others. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, noon-8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through September. Free. Artist soiree 6-9 p.m. July 18. 602 S. Fawcett St., Tacoma. 253-759-6233, www.twovaults.com
