Among my friends, we joke that just about every story we tell starts with, “I heard something interesting the other day on NPR…” I sometimes sit in my car to listen to the end of a show, and This American Life is one of my favorites. At the end of January, Tacoma is lucky to have the show’s host, Ira Glass, at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts Pantages Theater. For one night only, Glass will present a behind-the-scenes look into the making of This American Life, and explain what makes it tick. He’ll play clips from the program, and give away a few secrets about sound and editing. For me, part of the thrill is just watching such a familiar voice come to life.

The show is part of the Pantages’ Laugh Out Loud series, which will feature the Smothers Brothers and Defending the Caveman in following months.

Enjoy,

Danielle

I don’t know why I haven’t mentioned this; maybe it’s because I love my job and I’m afraid it will sound like I’m bragging. But I really think I should mention that our hotel, the Murano, was rated number 6 by Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards. It’s a pretty big deal.

If that makes you wonder what’s so great about the Murano, you know I’m going to suggest you see for yourself. There’s a great hotel special right now, where you get the third night free, and that’s a perfect way to come check out Tacoma, the restaurants, the museums and, of course, the hotel.

Even if you never left the Murano, you could sip a drink in one of Tacoma’s best-looking bars, enjoy first-rate meals at one of its best restaurants, see some of the most spectacular art in town, and even get a massage. Enough hints, now it’s up to you.

See you soon,

Dale