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Showing posts with label car show. Show all posts

LeMay - America's Car Museum - groundbreaking for new museum

Wednesday, June 16, 2010


We will occasionally bring you information about things to see and places to go that are not well-known but we think are worth your attention. ShorelineAreaNews photographer Steven H. Robinson attended the groundbreaking of the LeMay and brought back these photos.


After nearly a decade in development, a major milestone for LeMay-America's Car Museum was reached on June 10 with the groundbreaking of the long-anticipated automotive Museum in Tacoma. When complete, the LeMay will be the largest automotive Museum in North America.

The ambitious architectural plan calls for a campus complex which includes a great pavilion with a tower showcasing 150 of the finest cars in the collection; a concourse capable of presenting 100 cars in displays related to culture, speed, design and technology; galleries of experimental attractions; a restoration shop; a six acre courtyard for show, auctions and rallies; cafes, retail and entertainment areas, a clubhouse for use by sponsoring car clubs, the "Concourse Suite" and exclusive club for major benefactors; leased private vehicle storage that is accessible and reserved and most impressively -- viewable storage for up to 1,500 automobiles on site. 

With the beginning of construction, the Museum will now concentrate on a "Race to the Finish" campaign which will focus on exhibit and educational program development in preparation for the Museum's Grand Opening in summer 2011.


The LeMay Museum is currently located at Marymount Academy, 325 152nd St East, Tacoma, WA 98445, 877-902-8490, or 253-536-2885. Email for tours. Visit the website.



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Take Mom to Richmond Beach

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Join the Richmond Beach Community Association, City of Shoreline, Friends of the Richmond Beach Library, Richmond Beach Rehabilitation and Specialty Care and MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery for a full weekend of fun.

Strawberry Festival
Enjoy the music of local bands, food from local restaurants, games and activities for kids and a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach--all while sampling tasty strawberry shortcake! Co-Sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association and the City of Shoreline; music supported by a Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Community Project Award.

Saturday, May 8, Noon to 5 pm
Richmond Beach Community Park, 2201 NW 197th Street

Arts and Crafts Show
Handcrafted items including jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography and original art. All proceeds benefit programs at the Richmond Beach Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Beach Library.

Friday, May 7, 6 to 9 pm
Saturday, May 8, 10 am to 5 pm
Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave NW

Car Show
Check out one of the best displays of classic cars around while listening to live music. Sponsored by Richmond Beach Rehabilitation and Specialty Care.

Saturday, May 8, 10 am to 2 pm
Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Ave NW

Mother's Day Plant Sale and Open House
Explore a diverse selection of unique exotic and native plants. All sale proceeds support the operation and maintenance of the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden. Sponsored by MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery.

Friday through Sunday, May 7 - 9, 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Ave NW

Parking
Due to limited parking at the event sites, please walk or carpool if possible. Off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be provided on Saturday, May 8. Guests are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood. Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195th, is currently reserved for off-site parking and shuttle service on Saturday, but this location is subject to change. Check the Richmond Beach website for current information or watch for signs that day. Shuttle parking is also available on Friday, May 7 and Sunday, May 9 for the Kruckeberg Plant Sale. On Friday, the shuttle will be operating from the Richmond Beach Congregational Church and on Sunday from Spin Alley Bowling Center at 1430 NW Richmond Beach Road. Check Kruckeberg website for current information.

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