As I’ve mentioned, Hotel Murano (what we’ll be calling ourselves once the renovation on our little Tacoma hotel is complete) is named after the famed island city of the same name, which lies just outside Venice. For centuries, Murano has been the world’s leading glass art center, and now you have a chance to find out why.

Now and continuing through September 9, the William Travers Gallery is hosting its 4^th Annual International Glass exhibition. This year they’re featuring several artists from Murano (the city, not the hotel), including Massimo Micheluzzi, Silvano Rubino, Davide Salvadore, Lino Tagliapietra and Claudio Tiozzi. Each one of these guys is a master at his craft. Taken together, these glass slingers are sure to leave you, er, “blown” away. I’m going to head down there this weekend. I’ll let you know what my favorites are.

Cheers,

Josh

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