Tacoma Art Museum offers free admission from 10 am to 8 pm every Third Thursday for the Artwalk. Escape from the cold and wet day and transport yourself to warmer climes in Oasis: Western Dreams of the Ottoman Empire. Don't miss tonight's special programs: Dancing in the Oasis 6 pm The dance form known as belly dancing is derived from traditional women's dances of the Middle East and North Africa. Local dancer Hanan Valiant provides insights into this centuries-old dance and performs in the gallery. Teen Night: East-West Explosion 6 pm Calling all Teens! East meets West in this night of cultural explosion. Come check out dance performances and live music, create your own art, visit the galleries, or simply hang out. For more information, contact Melisa Jennings at 253.272.4258 x3016. Third Thursday Happy Hour 5 - 7:30 pm After visiting the galleries, stop by Untitled Café for Happy Hour specials. Enjoy freshly prepared appetizers paired with local wines and microbrews. Visit www.TacomaArtMuseum.org/happyhour for the menu. Free Third Thursdays are generously sponsored by The Boeing Company and Columbia Bank. Save the date for Snowbound free community festival on Sunday, December 14. Don't forget, museum admission is free for all visitors ages 18 and younger throughout the month of December. --- TACOMA ART MUSEUM 1701 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, Washington 98402 T: 253.272.4258 F: 253.627.1898 www.TacomaArtMuseum.org <http://www.TacomaArtMuseum.org> Also on Flickr <http://www.flickr.com/groups/tacomaartmuseum/> , YouTube <http://www.youtube.com/tacomaartmuseum> , and Twitter <http://twitter.com/TacomaArtMuseum> Experience the Glass of Dale Chihuly <http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/page.aspx?hid=226>