August 17: Post Defiance Celebrates Two Years
Join us on August 17 to celebrate two years of inspiration, provocation, and reflection on Tacoma culture. In our second year, Post Defiance continues the tradition of sharing what we love about Tacoma with our friends and family.
Read articlePost Defiance Celebrates Two Years: A Picnic in Wright Park
Post Defiance is delighted to celebrate two years of Tacoma content on August 17, 2013. Our three-part anniversary party will kick off at 3 pm with…
Read articlePost Defiance Celebrates Two Years: A Conservatory Concert
Continuing tradition from our first anniversary, Post Defiance follows the Wright Park Picnic with the second party stop of our annual August celebration: the Conservatory Concert.…
Read articlePost Defiance Celebrates Two Years: A Defiant Dance
Post Defiance will close out our August 17, 3013 festivities with a good, old-fashioned dance party. With just a little less square-dancing than you’re probably used…
Read articleHootenanny Party Planning with Post Defiance
Anniversary party planning is in full swing and we need your input, Tacoma. What do you want to sing with us? Fill out our survey and we will do our best to put together a festive outdoor opportunity for all of us to sing the top ten.
Read articleA Post Defiance Contributors Forum
We are hosting a Contributor’s Forum at King’s Books on Tuesday January 29th at 7 pm. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, or…
Read articleTacoma’s love of Christmas Grits
How could we not return to Tacoma’s grand grits “tradition” after this Post Defiance story was featured in The News Tribune, November 2012? Here for you once again,…
Read articleMeet Mr. Camp 666
Perhaps you are already a fan, but the gang here at Post Defiance can’t really get enough of the Tacoma absurdity and satire that Camp666.com provides.
Camp 666 founder Joe Korbuszewski shared an enlightening and provoking interview with himself where, among many other serious issues, he addresses the stiff website competition between Post Defiance and Camp 666. And then allowed Post Defiance to share it here with you. Enjoy!
Read articleA Post Defiance Contributor’s Forum
The editors of Post Defiance and King’s Books are hosting a Contributor’s Forum for those of you might be interested in working with Post Defiance in some capacity– whether it be submitting an article, photography, art, or establishing a partnership.
This is an opportunity to learn more about Post Defiance, discuss ideas, and ask questions. Please bring a friend, and at least three story ideas.
Read articleI Am From the Sound of Laughter
Post Defiance is proud to partner with Write@253 to present the second series of “I Am From” poems written by students at Tacoma’s First Creek Middle School. These poems, generated through the guidance of school officials and a passionate team of volunteers from many organizations, reveal the unique backgrounds of each student.
Read articleLet us know if you want some Post Defiance merch!
We at Post Defiance are getting a little giddy about our one year anniversary and it is clear that we need some merchandise to celebrate. Let us know if you want in on this action:
Local artist, designer, and undeniable talent Sean Alexander was kind enough to design a completely brilliant design for various accoutrements we are considering manufacturing, namely t-shirts and tote bags.
Read article“I’m From Taking the Long Way for the Better View”
Post Defiance is proud to partner with Write@253 to present a series of poems written by students at Tacoma’s First Creek Middle School. Their “I Am From” poems, generated through the guidance of school officials and a passionate team of volunteers from many organizations, reveal the unique backgrounds of each student.
Read articleHelp a Seriously Injured, Uninsured Local Musician
Local musician and much beloved friend and citizen Luke Stevens suffered severe injuries due to an on-the-job fall. The accident resulted in five serious fractures to his spine, the most threatening located at C-6: the cervical spine/neck. The harsh reality is that he and his family will need some financial assistance in the coming month to pay rent, bills, and medical expenses.
Read articleHidden Landscapes of Tacoma: The Old Emerald Queen Casino
For this photography feature, Post Defiance ventured to the Port area of Tacoma with Kevin Lidtka. Kevin’s lens captured an often-forgotten piece of Tacoma’s history.
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