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Audience at the Red Hot Crystal Ball Gala 2005 [Photo: Justin Kuravackal]

Press Room Archive for 2008 March

Museum of Glass Kicks Off Its Fifth Anniversary Celebration with the Return of Night Blow

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 1:55pm
March 30, 2007

In observance of its Fifth Anniversary, the Museum of Glass will reintroduce Night Blow, an adults-only celebration of dramatic glass blowing demonstrations, music, dancing, great food and signature cocktails.

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Museum of Glass Presents Its Fifth Anniversary Exhibition, Mining Glass

Categorized as: General News, Exhibitions — Susan Newsom @ 12:01pm
March 14, 2007

In celebration of its Fifth Anniversary, the Museum of Glass will present Mining Glass, a new exhibition that explores how the medium of glass has gained prominence in 21st century contemporary art.

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Nordstrom Presents a Spring Fashion Show to Benefit Tacoma’s Two Downtown Art Museums

Categorized as: General News, Events — Susan Newsom @ 12:06pm
March 7, 2007

The Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum are partnering to host Hot Shop Runway, a spring fashion show presented by Nordstrom. On Tuesday, March 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., the Museum of Glass Hot Shop will be transformed into a runway where stunning models will flaunt a selection of the hottest trends in men’s and women’s fashion from Nordstrom’s spring collection.

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About the Museum of Glass

All glass, all the time. Experience contemporary glass art in a breathtakingly beautiful museum on Tacoma's revitalized waterfront. Feel the heat as you watch a team of artists create masterpieces from molten glass in the hot shop amphitheater, the Museum’s working glass studio. See edgy exhibitions of 20th- and 21st-century glass in the galleries, participate in a hands-on art project, watch original documentary films about glass art and the artists who create it, shop for glorious gifts in the store and stroll across the remarkable Chihuly Bridge of Glass.

Hours & Admission

Open Wednesday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Third Thursdays 10am to 8pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Store is also open Tuesdays 10am – 5pm. Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day): also open Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 5pm. Closed September 30th, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is free for members, $10 general, $8 seniors, military and students (13+ with ID), $8 groups of 10 or more, $4 children (6-12) years old. Children under 6 are admitted free. Admission is free every third Thursday of the month from 5pm to 8pm.

Additional information is available on this website and the Info Line: 253.284.4750 or 866.4MUSEUM

Contact Info: Susan Newsom, Communications Manager - 253.284.4732, mediarelations@museumofglass.org

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