To borrow a phrase from Kendall, hey everybody. He is attending AmericanaFest in Nashville and taking in performances by artists that I hope you will see on our stage soon. Be sure to listen to his evolving playlist of all the acts he is scouting. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it. 

The team and I are gearing up for our birthday celebration next weekend, and we couldn’t be more excited. I’m hearing lots of buzz about the free kid’s show on Saturday, and tickets for The Motet and Jon Cleary are flying off the shelf. We hope you’ll come to celebrate and eat some cake with us. Did you know that Tabl will be open on our birthday, Saturday, September 24, from 11:30 to 4:30? Enjoy some delicious eats before Tabl closes for the season at the end of this month. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of culinary offerings through fall/winter, and lunches will return in the spring. I’m not sure what the team and I will do for lunch after being so spoiled.

I’m looking forward to seeing the Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez tonight as we wrap up the 5Point Film Summer Series. There are precisely three tickets left for the screening, so if you are planning to come, stop reading and grab one. We’ve had a blast partnering with 5Point and look forward to doing more with our friends over there. Speaking of friends, the Roaring Divas were here last night rehearsing for their Drag Show on Saturday. They know how to bring the fun. I have a feeling they will set a high bar for an excellent party as we head into our birthday week. Let’s make them proud. 

As we get ready to turn one, I am filled with an immense sense of gratitude. I’m thankful for the artists who share their talents, the donors and businesses supporting our mission, and the TACAW staff and Board who work so hard to create the experiences we all enjoy. Something pretty special is happening here at TACAW, and we’ve only just learned to walk! Thanks for being a part of it.

I look forward to singing Happy Birthday badly with all of you.

Ryan Honey
TACAW Executive Director