Tacoma College group of 23 from Aquinas Academy. The Aquinas Academy music department is about to give their third concert from a series of four student recitals at the Tacoma Catholic College. Tea will be served in the patio for the participants and their guests immediately after recital (T. Times, 5/8/44, p. 8).

Concerts--Tacoma--1940-1950; Women--Music--Tacoma; Aquinas Academy (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Play at St. Leo's School. Photograph, ordered by Mr. Christian, was taken on April 2, 1940. Proscenium arch has advertising from local businesses on it. (filed with Argentum)

St. Leo's Parochial School (Tacoma); Church schools--Tacoma; Students--Tacoma--1940-1950; Theatrical productions--Tacoma--1940-1950;

The 19th century melodrama "United by Love" was being presented on August 23, 1938, on a Works Progress Administration (WPA) travelling stage to an appreciative outdoor audience in South Park. The "Theater on Wheels," a joint enterprise of the WPA and the Metropolitan Parks Board, had presented five complete shows a week since June 13th, playing six times around a circuit of ten Tacoma parks and playgrounds. Members of the Asbury Methodist Church WPA-coached drama club on stage were, left to right, Ruth Bristow, Milo Ernst, Pat O'Conner, Georgia "George" Kisor and Cyril Hansen. More than 100 performers presented shows featuring music by the 6-piece professional WPA orchestra, singing, dancing, dramatic sketches and sound movies. They played to more than 20,000 appreciative theater goers in June and July with August audiences slightly higher. Their season ended on August 31st, retiring the only travelling theater on the Pacific Coast for the year. (T. Times 8/24/1938, pg. 16)

Melodramas; Open-air theatrical productions; Depressions--1929; Bristow, Ruth; Ernst, Milo; O'Conner, Pat; Hansen, Cyril; Asbury United Methodist Church (Tacoma) --People;

Inside the "Arena of Death" at the 1937 Puyallup Fair. The stunt rider brings his second leg up- soon he will be riding with both legs on the handlebars.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Inside the "Arena of Death" at the 1937 Puyallup Fair. A stunt man rides his motorcycle around the walls of the wooden arena with his feet propped up on the handlebars. The announcer admonishes "Don't try this at home!"

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Arena of Death. Man riding motorcycle around the wall of a wooden arena. Exhibit at 1937 Western Washington Fair.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Arena of Death. Man riding a motorcycle around up the wall of a wooden arena.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Arena of Death. Man riding motorcycle on the wall of a wooden arena.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

This daredevil is balanced on a block placed on top of the fuel tank of his motorcycle. The motorcycle, its motor racing, is balanced on two sets of rollers mounted in a specially designed platform. The "Arena of Death" was just one of the spectacular sideshows that attracted crowds to the 1937 Puyallup Fair. For a small fee, fairgoers could watch as the young stunt rider raced his motorcycle up onto and around the walls of the circular track inside the building behind him.

Daredevils; Stunt performers; Midways--Puyallup--1930-1940; Motorcycles--1930-1940; Western Washington Fair (Puyallup); Fairs--Puyallup--1930-1940;

Public attending first concert of season.

Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Public attending first concert of season. Gathering in lobby. Woman writing on pad of paper.

Concerts--Tacoma--1930-1940;

Minstrels on stage. On February 9, 1928, local poultry co-ops entertained its members with a minstrel show at American Lake. Entitled "Good Will Minstrels," most of the group wore the traditional blackened faces and colorful clothing. Entertainers were equipped with guitars, mandolins, while the non-costumed band supplied the brass. Identified on stage were President C.C. Davis and Secretary McDrum of the American Lake Poultry Local (on left) and Mrs. E.W. Rau, secretary, and President A.F. Visell of the Parkland Poultry Local (on far right). G64.1-049

Minstrel shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma--1920-1930;

On May 2, 1922, a group of entertainers identified as the Hick Minstrels posed on stage during dress rehearsal before Mrs. D.E. Fleming, musician, and G.H. Wallace, director, at the piano. The men's club of St. Mark's Episcopal Church was presenting its annual minstrel show on May 3rd and 4th at the church's community house. An Abe Lincoln look-alike is in the center of the photograph in front of the American flag. The introduction of live chickens, ducks and geese on stage during the show emphasized the bucolic setting and theme. Six "vaudeville" acts followed the minstrel show. Names of the men's club participants were listed in the News Tribune article dated 5-3-1922. (TDL 5-1-22, p. 7; TNT 5-3-22, p. 6) G64.1-037

Minstrel shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma--1920-1930; Hick Minstrels (Tacoma); Fleming, D.E.--Family; Wallace, G.H.; St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Tacoma);

Hick Minstrels. St. Mark Episcopal's men's club was dressed and ready to rehearse its annual minstrel show in May of 1922. Fake whiskers, bright plaid shirts, kerchiefs and straw-chewing were all in evidence. The men were preparing for their May 3rd and 4th performances at the church's community house. An "Honest Abe" stand-in and the American flag lent a patriotic touch to the proceedings. Seated at the piano was Mrs. D.E. Fleming with G.H. Wallace, the program's director, at her side. G40.1-049 (TNT 5-3-22, p. 6-article & alternate photograph)

Minstrel shows--Tacoma--1920-1930; Musical revues & comedies--Tacoma; Hick Minstrels (Tacoma); Fleming, D.E.--Family; Wallace, G.H.;

Signal Oil broadcast. Carnival of Fun held at the Jason Lee (now Middle) School in September of 1939. Actor Jack Carson (far left) playfully tilts the chin of a woman believed to be Kay St. Germain, a featured singer on the radio program, as they wait behind the curtains. She would become Mrs. Jack Carson in September of 1940. BOWEN 01-347

It's a day of fun at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

This bull and rider have part ways in this round of the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The bullfighters are having a great time in the arena at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007. Pictured behind them is the cage that contest winners were able to sit in and watch the action at ground level.

KMPS morning show DJ Ichabod Caine is part of the action in the arena at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The contestants were introduced at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Washington State Fair Board of Directors member Jerry Larson was in attendance at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

This cowboy is preparing to get on the bull that will take him out of the chute and into the arena at the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

This was part of the opening ceremonies of the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Like any other athlete, this cowboy knows that if he wants to minimize the chance of injury, he must first stretch before he gets on a bull. This photo was taken during the Professional Bullriders Competition at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

These bullfighters are taking a break during the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Competitor Cord McCoy at the Professional Bullriders Rodeo held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

A view of the Northwest Concert Center that has been converted to a rodeo arena during the Professional Bullriders Rodeo held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

Bullfighters enjoying a brief break at the Professional Bullriders Rodeo held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

The Western Washington Toyota Dealers truck display at the Professional Bullriders Rodeo held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.

An overhead view of the Northwest Concert Center converted to a bullriding arena during the Professional Bull Riders competition held at the Washington State Fair & Events Center July 14 and 15, 2007.