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Today: Tacomans Chalk to Save The Helm Gallery

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:15:00 -0700

Today is Frost Park Chalk Off Friday noon at 9th and Pacific Avenue in Downtown Tacoma. Frost Park Welcomes Maximilian To Tacoma! More »

Downtown Tacoma Starbucks Axed in R. Pacific Building

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:32:00 -0700

(Image link) Starbucks announced they are closing 600 stores. Looks like downtown Tacoma lost one: Starbucks has released a list of some 600 U.S. stores slated to close. More »

Birthing Update w/Pictures: Ms. Darcy and RR Anderson

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:39:00 -0700

RR Anderson entitles pictures he is posting "live blogging." The captions are self explanatory. I don't know anything more than is in the pictures: One of the pictures is entitled "parents." Another is entitled "live blogging child birth." Speculate at will. Here is the photo set: Hang in there Ms. More »

Tribune Gives Zinger Review of Frost Park Helm Event

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:38:00 -0700

Last night, the News Tribune through its new art blog Go Arts via Rosemary Ponnekanti wrote a refreshingly good review of the efforts to save The Helm gallery and how Frost Park chalk competitions operate. Images from The Helm gallery. More »

Next Frost Park Prize: Save The Helm Print Limited Ed.

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:17:00 -0700

This Friday 7/18/2008 is Frost Park Chalk Off Episode XV at noon at 9th and Pacific Avenue. All are welcome. More »

News Tribune: Pierce County is Inundated with Sex Offenders

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:28:00 -0700

Yesterday, the News Tribune ran an article about how the state will now use email to help notify communities about sex offender's movement. Perhaps far more useful, however, were the statistics showing how many sex offenders are located in Pierce County compared to other counties in the state. More »

6th Ave. Intersection Taken Back Through Painting

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:02:00 -0700

Residents Conduct "Intersection Repair" Sunday, July 13th marks a milestone for 6th Avenue. It marks the date when neighbors reclaimed the common area by intersection repair by painting: The intersection was painted not chalked. More »

Lupin Goddess Triumphs in Out In Tacoma Chalk Off

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:40:00 -0700

I have just spoken to Robin at the Out in Tacoma event. From what I understand, Andrea faced off against a slew of chalk challengers there and prevailed. Here are some pictures below from RR Anderson: (Shouldn't they be in the hospital? More »

Saturday Bonus Chalking Contest: $100 For Winner

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:15:00 -0700

The Frost Park Chalk Off this Friday July 11th is still on full force at noon. However, there is a bonus chalk off contest this weekend hosted and run by Out in Tacoma. $100 Certificate at El Gaucho Robin McKinney: chalking liason and ministry of prizes. More »

Chalk Off Prizes Return: Chance at Artistic Stardom

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:02:00 -0700

This Friday 7/11/2008 is Frost Park Chalk Off Episode XIV at noon at 9th and Pacific Avenue. All are welcome. More »

The Helm Prints Now Available at Blackwater Cafe

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:25:00 -0700

Helm Prints Now Available Once again, Blackwater Cafe serves as ground zero for the arts and urban life in downtown. The fund raiser prints for The Helm prints are now available at Blackwater Cafe in Downtown Tacoma. See also the previous Helm post on the fundraiser. More »

Frost Park Chalk Challenger Standings After 13 Episodes

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:12:00 -0700

**Frost Park Chalk Off Standings** Thirteen Chalk Off contests have now transpired in Frost Park. There have been at least 4 videos, over a thousand pictures taken and significance coverage in the media and even poems written in Frost Park in Quill. Over 100 pieces of chalk art draw, and thankfully, most of them photographically captures. More »

Frost Park Chalking Today! Chalking and Surprises

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:22:00 -0700

Week 13 : Episode XIII Despite the Tall Ship events and 4th of July, energy at Frost Park seems to be growing. Though, this week looks to be a bit different. There are two awesome banners created for Friday's Frost Park events. More »

Saturday: Tacoma Music and Fashion For The Helm

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:37:00 -0700

"Necessity is the father of invention" That seems to be the credo of Julie Bennett of Urban Xchange who is putting on a fashion show to help raise money to save The Helm. Yet, the event looks to be much more. Here'a a message from the promoters: ____________________________ You were mesmerized by House of Kublah Kahn...did backflips for The Tacoma Fashion Carnival, and now, we present our biggest production to date! More »

Frost Park Update: Mystery Cleaning and Chalking

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:20:00 -0700

Mystery Clean Up of Frost Park Yesterday, I received a mystery photo apparently showing a heroic clean up of Frost Park. Check this out: Thanks to all who showed up to clean up Frost Park yesterday. Perhaps there will be more pictures forthcoming. More »

3 Steps to Painlessly Save Helm Gallery From Closure

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:22:00 -0700

Its sometimes difficult to know when a Tacoma business is in danger of closing. Not so with The Helm Gallery. Here are their pleas for help they posted at Blackwater Cafe. The Helm is essentially selling prints to bring in much needed funds: "The Helm is completely out of money and is in serious risk of closing." Here's how the print and written messages from The Helm are set out: 1. Buy The Helm Fundraiser Print Essentially, The Helm is selling prints as a fund raiser which will be available at The Helm, Blackwater and Tacoma Art Supply. Make sure to buy your print and make your friends and family members buy a print as well. More »

How Can Tacomans Save The Helm From Closure?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:09:00 -0700

(Image from Exit 133b) Today in Exit 133b, Daniel Blue, writer and occasional visitor to Frost Park, describes the imminent problems of The Helm gallery. Blue explains: A modest footprint on Broadway in Downtown Tacoma, The Helm requires between $1200 and $1300 a month to stay afloat. More »

Today At Noon: Frost Park Chalking, Vote Here

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0700

banner by Andrea Trenbeath Lowen Attend the Chalk-off, Today @ Noon, Frost Park, then vote for your favorite below. Today is Frost Park Friday noon at 9th and Pacific Avenue in Downtown Tacoma. More »

Help Dave L. Clean Frost Park Tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:13:00 -0700

Frost Park activities are pretty casual. Its a public park after all. However, there are a few things that take a bit of planning and coordination at Frost Park Chalk Offs. Keeping the chalking "canvas" relatively clean is one of them. More »

New Chalk Off Prizes: Lunch for 4, Chalk, Trenchcoat

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:13:00 -0700

(This Friday 6/27/2008 is Frost Park Chalk Off Episode XII at noon at 9th and Pacific Avenue. All are welcome) The prizes this week are an interesting assortment and provide an opportunity for spectators to become more involved and become prize sponsors. More »