­[https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/b725ade4-4fd0-515b-9a4b-6e9943b79ba8.png] Kaleidoscope: Every Turn Reveals Something New Saturday, October 4 | 1–4 PM | Tacoma Public Library – Main Branch<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=18be978504&e=244039bfa0__;!!CRCbkf1f!Q6U_mLV4KwTQQQiOeEwtBM1dULwoF_V0BVbA1xkJExzz4UAzORvZNrEWSEGz_5xDs7GbKwJVR-TrOd-YyJRB9VUk9U11O9yBVg$> Enjoy the opening celebration to Tacoma Arts Month. Free and family-friendly! Kaleidoscope, the opening celebration of Tacoma Arts Month, returns Saturday, October 4 with an afternoon packed full of creativity, connection, and community. From live music and poetry to dance, interactive arts activities, and vibrant gallery displays, the Tacoma Public Library Main Branch will transform into a hub of imagination for all ages. Read on to learn more about some of this weekend’s highlights, including piñata-making workshops, dazzling technicolor Alpha Banners in the Handforth Gallery, and Tacoma’s own soulful hip hop scene. Visitors can dive into hands-on activities with local artists and organizations, explore visual art exhibits, and experience Tacoma’s thriving creative scene—all in one inspiring afternoon. Plus, the Tacoma Studio Tour<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=79d4bdc31e&e=244039bfa0__;!!CRCbkf1f!Q6U_mLV4KwTQQQiOeEwtBM1dULwoF_V0BVbA1xkJExzz4UAzORvZNrEWSEGz_5xDs7GbKwJVR-TrOd-YyJRB9VUk9U1ZjYmk4A$> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=a157ae18fc&e=244039bfa0__;!!CRCbkf1f!Q6U_mLV4KwTQQQiOeEwtBM1dULwoF_V0BVbA1xkJExzz4UAzORvZNrEWSEGz_5xDs7GbKwJVR-TrOd-YyJRB9VUk9U1_AH8tBQ$> returns October 11–12, giving you the chance to step inside the working spaces of more than 100 local artists. Be sure to pick up your Studio Tour Booklet at Kaleidoscope to plan your route and meet the makers who keep Tacoma’s arts community shining. Featured Interactive Station: Mi Centro Present: Amano Seattle Piñata Workshop [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/4da3dae9-a949-faf8-bef3-d351e962e6b9.jpg] Teresa Calderon Martinez (artist & owner of Amano Seattle) expresses her passion for culture through art and community-building. As a multi-generational Mexican-American, Teresa is relearning her cultural roots and has deepened her appreciation for them. Her piñata-making workshops emphasize tradition and sustainability, sharing the joy of creation with all ages. Featured Artist Display: Gillian Nordlund [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/c800f24e-e6bb-9779-e520-95fcc389acbf.png] In the Summer of 2023, Gillian Nordlund designed an alphabet, using bright technicolor body-positive images that formed the letters, often used to express positive messages and creative encouragement! Experience the fun, and soak in the bright colors of Gillian’s Alpha Banners inside the Handforth Gallery at Kaleidoscope - and through the end of the year! They make the perfect “pick-me-up” you need to make it through the dark season! Spotlight Performance: A. G Joints [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/8dcc71f4-af61-5f69-1301-f23b6afb0a30.jpeg] Aaron Green, also known as A.G Joints is a proud Cape Verdean, New Bedford, MA native and Tacoma, WA artist. A soulful writer and eclectic beat maker with an approach revolving around experience, and the vicious cycle largely unspoken for. His goal, to keep your head nodding and thoughts provoked through the pastime of human connection. Hip Hop for the soul, from the soul. From 3:30 – 4:00 PM, enjoy A.G’s impeccable delivery and flow for yourself, featured in the Olympic Room at Kaleidoscope! Get ready for the Tacoma Studio Tour! [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/6e12217e-41d1-1d06-2145-3adc2d94ca3d.png] The Tacoma Studio Tour <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=d6d7bb76e1&e=244039bfa0__;!!CRCbkf1f!Q6U_mLV4KwTQQQiOeEwtBM1dULwoF_V0BVbA1xkJExzz4UAzORvZNrEWSEGz_5xDs7GbKwJVR-TrOd-YyJRB9VUk9U0GBivq4A$> returns October 11–12, offering a chance to step inside the working spaces of more than 100 local artists. Explore a wide variety of mediums, see demonstrations, and purchase original artwork directly from local Tacoma makers. Studio Tour Booklets will be available for the first time at Kaleidoscope on Saturday, October 4, from 1-4 PM. Pick one up to plan your weekend route and meet Tacoma’s creative community up close. Tacoma Creates We’re proud to partner with Tacoma Creates, a community-supported initiative to increase access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences throughout Tacoma by reducing barriers to access and expanding offerings, particularly for underserved youth. Keep your year full of creativity and explore these organizations and their events in the Tacoma Creates event calendar. <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=4b494e8ddd&e=244039bfa0__;!!CRCbkf1f!Q6U_mLV4KwTQQQiOeEwtBM1dULwoF_V0BVbA1xkJExzz4UAzORvZNrEWSEGz_5xDs7GbKwJVR-TrOd-YyJRB9VUk9U08v1jZ_A$> Looking for more? 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