The Museum of Glass invites teachers and educators to visit the Museum on Thursday, February 28, 2008 to learn about the latest educational offerings for students.
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The Museum of Glass invites members of the media to preview Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: A Modern Renaissance in Italian Glass. Curator Susanne K. Frantz and artist Lino Tagliapietra will lead a tour through the exhibition and will be available to answer questions.
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The Museum of Glass is pleased to welcome internationally acclaimed performance artist Sha Sha Higby for a special presentation of her original work, The Glass Jungle.
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The Museum of Glass has scheduled a variety of engaging activities, performances and demonstrations to celebrate each of the holidays in November and December.
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Tacoma, Wash. (October 5, 2007)—The Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Museum will offer special activities to celebrate Halloween with a touch of culture. Each museum has scheduled hands-on activities, storytelling sessions and other fun and spooky experiences that will appeal to visitors of all ages. All activities are included with […]
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The Museum of Glass is expecting its one millionth visitor to walk through the front doors during the first days of August. This guest will receive a gift bag of commemorative items, including a one-year family membership, a gift of glass made in the Hot Shop, special recognition by Museum director Tim Close and […]
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The Museum of Glass announces plans to commemorate its fifth anniversary with a weekend full of art demonstrations, activities, performances and experiences throughout the Museum. Visitors can join in all celebratory activities for a special admission price of $5 per person.
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Tacoma, Wash. (April 27, 2007)— The Museum of Glass is pleased to present Fire Gods: A Short Animated History of Glass. This original, 10-minute film appeals to audiences of all ages, especially children. It will premiere on Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. as part of the Museum’s May Family Day, Spring Spectacular.
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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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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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