Tonight at 8 p.m., artist Indian Owen will present some wearable art in the “Journey of Friends of the Rag” event being shown at the Tacoma School of the Arts Theatre. Co-sponsored by Northwest Designer Craftsmen and the Tacoma School of the Arts Theatre, the evening will feature Owen explaining, through slides, the creation of the Northwest-based, nationally-known group in 1972, and how they have evolved.

While at face value, a slide show about wearable art may seem tame, Lynn Di Nino sheds some light on the true nature of the Rags background. 

“In those days â€" '70s â€" things were much less conservative,” says Di Nino.

She suggests that the audience might be amazed by what they see, thinking, “I can’t believe they got away with that!”

She adds, “It will probably be completely inspiring to see something from that long ago hold up as entertainment.”

The event is free, and Owen will begin her talk at 8 p.m.

Be there or be naked. â€" Jessica Corey-Butler