Get a $10 Embellish Haircut Today!
…Because tomorrow it could cost you $20. Still a good deal, huh? Embellish has teamed up with UrbanXchange to create a new “Style Annex” with “twenty dolla no holla” services.
If you get in there today*, you get extra specials including:
FREE styles 2-5
$10 haircuts all day.
FREE Kevin Murphy hair product samples
10% OFF already low priced products and tools
(*Prices go up to $20 tomorrow)
Regular Annex Hours:
Friday - Monday 12-7
UrbanXchange
1934 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
(253)572-2280
Posted 5 hours, 17 minutes ago at 11:08 am. Add a comment
Did you pet the Theremin?
The Instrument Petting Zoo is one of our favorite parts of First Night. I took a video of one of the more unusual instruments:
Thanks to Ted Brown Music for providing the “pets.” Can’t wait to see what you come up with for 2010.
Posted 4 days, 5 hours ago at 10:55 am. Add a comment
Happy New Year, Tacoma! (and pictures)
First Night was a blast. A cold, wet blast, if that is possible. I was too tired when I left the house at 1:30 this afternoon, but we staggered our way through a packed day, including:
Lunch at El Toro
The Museum of Glass
The Children’s Museum of Tacoma
The Instrument Petting Zoo, Sponsored by Ted Brown Music
The Metro Parks Dance Showcase
The Grand Procession (Much grander than last year, and I didn’t have to pick up a megaphone)
MC’ing for Voxxy Vallejo at Sanford and Son (I felt like a field mouse, introducing such a big voice. Then I had to rudely run out the door and go pick up my kids from poor Tacomachickadee who was locked up at VIP check in all day.)
Dinner at the Varsity Grill
The Lucky Gong
Musician Geoff Kannick
A Very Strange Monkey Ventriloquest Act
Girl Trouble
…and Fireworks!
Sometime during Geoff Kannick Tacomadaddy showed up and I got a little bit of a second wind. The youngest slept soundly while the lead singer of Girl Trouble took off his shirt and sang Auld Lang Syne. Beyond that, it all got a little bit surreal.
But anyway, I am tired now. Larry King is on tv talking to people who say UFOs are causing nuclear missiles to malfunction. So I’m pretty sure I’m already asleep.
More photos on Flickr
Posted 4 days, 14 hours ago at 2:08 am. Add a comment
This Just In: Seattle to Use Salt, Snow Friday? Tonight’s Weather - Party Front Moving In
Just in from Cliff Mass - Seattle will be using Salt! Tacoma’s going to have to compete on other footing now, but that will be easy because we have the best New Year’s Eve celebration! With the best fireworks! And 99.95% fewer annoying drunks!*
Watch Tacomamama attempt to maintain exclamation point level of excitement until at least 7:30 tonight, when she will introduce Voxxy Vallejo at Sanford & Son! (Downstairs !) I had no sleep last night! I have no one with me to help with the kids! It’s going to be awesome! (right?) Anyway, see you there!
*Would like to point out however that there are numerous alcohol procuring establishments within the festival footprint, not in any way affiliated with First Night.
Posted 5 days, 3 hours ago at 12:58 pm. 1 comment
First Night is Almost Here! Don’t Miss Tacoma’s Family Friendly New Years Eve Celebration.
Don’t be put off by the “family friendly” label, either. There’s plenty of entertainment for all ages. First Night was our favorite event the first year we came to Tacoma, and I have been proud to be part of the effort to bring it back. Last year’s celebration was a huge success, and this year promises to be even better. Buy your button now!
During the day:
Enjoy all four downtown museums: the Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, and Children’s Museum of Tacoma - all included in the cost of your First Night admission button! If you haven’t had a chance to check out Tacoma’s museum district yet, this is a terrific, affordable way to check them all out. Admission is just $8 today, $10 if you buy your button on the 31st. Children 7 and under are free!
At Night:
A staggering line up of performances begins at 6pm and is capped off by a fabulous fireworks show at the stroke of midnight. Choose from acts at 7 different venues throughout the Theatre District, or just stroll around, listen to the music on the main stage, and enjoy the street performers. Don’t miss the parade (bigger and better this year!) at 7 pm.
Just like last year, you’re encouraged to visit a local restaurant for dinner before the fun starts. This year, 10 restaurants have chosen to go the extra mile and become official First Night Sponsors. I recommend making an early evening (4-6 pm) reservation at one of these great restaurants. You’ll beat the crowds, and be ready to enjoy the rest of the evening.
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