Steve Laberge
Heart
A longtime participant in the Tacoma Light Trail, Steve is renowned for his whimsical large-scale 3-D pieces. You can find his joyful art on Tollefson Plaza, Downtown Tacoma.
Tacoma Refugee Choir
Everyone Can Love Someone
The Tacoma Refugee Choir is a non-auditioned choir of refugees, immigrants, and friends who seek belonging and are committed to creating a more equitable and welcoming community. In its first eight years, the choir has welcomed over 800 members from over 70+ countries, and performed for over 50,000 people at community, educational and government events, including WE Day, the National ACDA Conference, National Race & Pedagogy Conference, Governor's State of the State Address, and U.S. Citizenship ceremonies. The choir received standing ovations at TEDxSeattle and has been featured on PBS and network television with stories and music videos of original songs created with members. The choir has produced 15 concerts and ten music videos in partnership with the community with over 160,000 cumulative views. Additional programs have included Harmony After Hours community singing events, school outreach programs, a symposium centered on welcoming and cooperation, the Heart of Tacoma Festival, a refugee-centered podcast, and group music therapy classes.
Foss Waterway Seaport
705 Dock Street