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A Special 75th Anniversary Celebration
Co-Hosts Dale and Leslie Chihuly
   
  
     
  
 Save the Date
Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:30 pm – midnight

Hotel Murano, Bicentennial Pavilion

  
     
 
 

 



1935

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gracefully dance cheek to cheek across the silver screen. Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington inspire Americans to swing on the dance floor, Amelia Earhart flies solo across the Pacific, and Babe Ruth hits the final home run of his career.

In Tacoma, Washington, civic leaders found a new art museum. Now, 75 years later, we celebrate that momentous year. Join us for this year’s very special event, Shall We Dance, commemorating the 75th anniversary of Tacoma Art Museum.

Guests are invited to enjoy an elegant multi-course dinner complemented by Northwest wines, live music by the Shanghai Woolies, ballroom dancing performances, and live and silent auctions led by Laura Michalek, Fundraising Auctionier, that feature exclusive Northwest artwork and art experiences.


Ready to dance?

Purchase your tickets now for the special pre-sale price of $150 per guest. All regular admission tickets purchased prior to August 1, 2010 will receive this special 25% discount.

  • Premium ticket, $300/guest
    Includes a VIP reception with a dance lesson from Arthur Murray dance studio prior to the event, complimentary valet parking, and priority seating
  • Regular admission, $200/guest

Purchase tickets

If you have questions regarding online ticketing, please contact Tobin Eckholt, Development Services Manager, at 253.272.4258 x3001.

 


 

Sponsor Opportunities

Interested in learning more about corporate sponsorship?
Contact Linda Rabadi Fair, Manager of Foundation & Corporate Relations, at 253.272.4258 x3043 or LRabadiFair@TacomaArtMuseum.org.

 


 

Dance Lessons

Tacoma's Arthur Murray Dance Center is extending a special offer to guests of the Tacoma Art Museum Gala. Guests are eligible for the following $30 package (valued at $278):

  • Two 30-minute private dance lessons with a professional, certified instructor
  • One 40-minute group lesson with a professional, certified instructor
  • Personalized dance consultation and dance recommendation

Guests who choose to continue with lessons will be offered a one-time 10% discount on a Foundation Program of eight private lessons. This program includes both private and group lessons, and helps prepare you for social dancing by teaching you the basic steps in the most popular dances.

To take advantage of this exclusive offer, call Arthur Murray Dance Studio today at 253.474.2955 and mention the Tacoma Art Museum Gala Guest Special.