Let me say straight away: A night with Burt Bacharach at the Hotel Murano is not an upcoming event. Unfortunately, this once-in-a-lifetime show came and went in 2008. And, it truly was a never before/never again night.

One great night, two years ago, Burt Bacharach performed at our very own Hotel Murano. Yup. Right under our roof. In the middle of the show, he announced that his longtime lyricist, Hal David (you may have heard a few of their number-one-hit collaborations through the years) was in the audience. The crowd went wild. Hal David got up, told a little story, and proceeded to sing “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again.” YouTube has a shaky two-part video recorded on a fan’s phone, but it’s worth watching.

The point is you never know what incredible memories you’ll make at Hotel Murano. There’s only one way to find out.

See ya soon,

Dale

I’ve always been fascinated by behind-the-scenes glimpses into how things get made. Doesn’t matter what it is, I want to know how it happened. For instance, whenever I get a chance, I head over to the Tacoma Art Museum to see which Artists-in-Residence are making what. So, naturally, I look forward to Tacoma’s Art at Work every November.

This year will mark the 9^th anniversary of this popular celebration, and I highly recommend it. The whole month is dedicated to honoring Tacoma’s artists. Plan to attend any or all of a slew of related events, featuring a special two-day happening (TBA: check site for dates).

Start out the Opening Celebration and then head out on a self-guided tour of Tacoma artists’ studios for a rare opportunity to peek behind the curtain. And make sure not to miss the Art Slam. I guarantee you’ll be glad you took a closer look.

See ya soon,

Dale