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Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.

His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.

Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”

Lari Basilio is a brazilian guitarist, songwriter and producer. She was considered by Guitar World Magazine "one of the most exciting names in instrumental rock" and also described as "one of today's most tasteful guitar virtuosos".

Born in São Paulo, Brazil she started studying the organ at the age of 4. At age 8, her father, a musician, taught her chords on an acoustic guitar and that’s when she fell in love with the instrument. By the time she was a teenager, she started private guitar lessons with a variety of instructors, one a well-known jazz guitarist in Brazil, Djalma Lima.

She then started her musical journey as a guitarist playing in bands and churches in Brazil. In 2011, she started her solo career, working on her instrumental five-song Extended Play (EP), named, simply, Lari Basilio, which features Felipe Andreoli, bass player of Angra. The EP was produced by the five-time Latin Grammy winner Lampadinha.

Her second original record, the album and DVD The Sound of My Room was released in August, 2015 and it was premiered at the iconic Brazilian movie theater Cine Belas Artes in São Paulo.

Lari's third original album, Far More (2019), was recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles featuring as band: Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Nathan East (bass) and Greg Phillinganes (keys/piano). The Far More release included two special guests: Joe Satriani (on the track “Glimpse of Light”) and Siedah Garrett (on the track “Man in the Mirror” for which Lari created a new arrangement). The album was produced by Lari Basilio and Rodrigo Rios.

In 2022 Lari Basilio produced and released the album Your Love which was recorded at United Recording Studios in Los Angeles and features once again Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), and also bass players Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar, and Ester Na (keys and piano).

Lari Basilio’s new album Redemption was released on May 16th, 2025. Recorded at EastWest Studios, Los Angeles, Lari was joined again by the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar (bass) and Mari Jacintho (keys).

We are protesting project 2025. TacomaRama marching band will join us for the next 4 years. We will meet each month on the Saturday closest to the 18th each month. Always 10am, always Reconciliation park.
Feel loved and supported.

Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.

Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.

LeMay – America’s Car Museum proudly presents The Birth of the American Supercar, a groundbreaking exhibition guest curated by renowned automotive innovator Steve Saleen. This one-of-a-kind display invites guests on an exhilarating journey through the evolution of American supercars. From early speed pioneers to cutting-edge modern marvels, visitors will experience a stunning lineup of vehicles that have redefined engineering, speed, and style, built by a wide range of American automotive manufacturers like Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Saleen himself, and even some more obscure ones like Vector, Cunningham, and Hennessey. From roaring V8s to sleek carbon-fiber bodies, discover how American automakers pushed boundaries, challenged European rivals, and redefined what a supercar could be. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see some of the most thrilling and historically significant American-made performance vehicles ever built—all under one roof.

This is a permanent exhibition. Since time immemorial, Tribal nations have existed in this place we call Washington. This Is Native Land invites visitors to understand Washington State through the lived experiences and voices of its Native people.

Tribal nations are sovereign nations. Today, Native history, culture, and community thrive in our state. Through everyday acts of sovereignty – big and small – Indigenous peoples demonstrate they are still here, they have persevered, and they will always be here.

This Is Native Land is guided by three teachings:
We are of the land and waters
With knowledge comes responsibility
Sovereignty protects people, lands, and waters

These teachings are shared through multimedia, artwork, and interactive objects designed for guest engagement. They represent a contemporary continuation of Tribal stories and traditions.

Over 100 Native contributors from more than 60 Tribes shaped the exhibition’s stories and content. We thank the Native Advisory Committee and all community participants for their contributions.

Join us for CASINO de SALSA with the incredible Takechi Ruiz, Wednesdays at 6 PM! No partner? No problem. Just bring your energy and we’ll bring the rhythm. 💥

Let’s make some 🔥 moves together.

Location: Tacoma - 1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA
Day: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Ages: Ages 12+
Registration Link: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=532322&preLoadClassID=20477009

Contact: 253-327-1873

AfroCuban Dance is HERE and you’re invited!

Experience the roots, rhythms, and soul of AfroCuban dance with the phenomenal Takechi Ruiz every Wednesday at 7:15 PM.

This is more than a class, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and movement. Perfect for all levels. Let’s move!

Location: Tacoma -1105 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Day: Wednesdays
Timed: 7:15 – 8:15 PM
Age: Ages 12+
Contact: 253-327-1783

Registration Link: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=532322&preLoadClassID=20477009

Welcomed by KNKX. Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, John Lewis, Tommy Emmanuel, Lionel Hampton, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List:” for the Wall Street Journal.

His dynamic genre-spanning music has brought him to 21 countries on three continents – and still growing – performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, New York’s Lincoln Center, The Blue Note, and the world’s oldest indoor concert hall, Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy.

Pasquale Grasso - It was the kind of endorsement most rising guitarists can only dream of, and then some. In his interview for Vintage Guitar magazine’s February 2016 cover story, Pat Metheny was asked to name some younger musicians who’d impressed him. “The best guitar player I’ve heard in maybe my entire life is floating around now, Pasquale Grasso,” said the jazz-guitar icon and NEA Jazz Master. “This guy is doing something so amazingly musical and so difficult. “Mostly what I hear now are guitar players who sound a little bit like me mixed with a little bit of [John Scofield] and a little bit of [Bill Frisell],” he continued. “What’s interesting about Pasquale is that he doesn’t sound anything like that at all. In a way, it is a little bit of a throwback, because his model—which is an incredible model to have—is Bud Powell. He has somehow captured the essence of that language from piano onto guitar in a way that almost nobody has ever addressed. He’s the most significant new guy I’ve heard in many, many years.”

Lari Basilio is a brazilian guitarist, songwriter and producer. She was considered by Guitar World Magazine "one of the most exciting names in instrumental rock" and also described as "one of today's most tasteful guitar virtuosos".

Born in São Paulo, Brazil she started studying the organ at the age of 4. At age 8, her father, a musician, taught her chords on an acoustic guitar and that’s when she fell in love with the instrument. By the time she was a teenager, she started private guitar lessons with a variety of instructors, one a well-known jazz guitarist in Brazil, Djalma Lima.

She then started her musical journey as a guitarist playing in bands and churches in Brazil. In 2011, she started her solo career, working on her instrumental five-song Extended Play (EP), named, simply, Lari Basilio, which features Felipe Andreoli, bass player of Angra. The EP was produced by the five-time Latin Grammy winner Lampadinha.

Her second original record, the album and DVD The Sound of My Room was released in August, 2015 and it was premiered at the iconic Brazilian movie theater Cine Belas Artes in São Paulo.

Lari's third original album, Far More (2019), was recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles featuring as band: Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Nathan East (bass) and Greg Phillinganes (keys/piano). The Far More release included two special guests: Joe Satriani (on the track “Glimpse of Light”) and Siedah Garrett (on the track “Man in the Mirror” for which Lari created a new arrangement). The album was produced by Lari Basilio and Rodrigo Rios.

In 2022 Lari Basilio produced and released the album Your Love which was recorded at United Recording Studios in Los Angeles and features once again Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), and also bass players Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar, and Ester Na (keys and piano).

Lari Basilio’s new album Redemption was released on May 16th, 2025. Recorded at EastWest Studios, Los Angeles, Lari was joined again by the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar (bass) and Mari Jacintho (keys).