TUESDAY, DEC. 7, 2010 >>>
1. If you're looking for a celluloid high, check out the 35th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival at 7 p.m. inside the Rialto Theater. The festival features the best in "mountain" film from all over the world, from white water to heli-kayaking, summitting a high peak to mastering fresh powder.
2. Check out the Northwest Pastel Society's 24th Annual International Open Exhibition from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. inside the American Art Company in downtown Tacoma.
3. Madera Architectural Elements has artisan made gifts less than $100 through the holiday season. Stop by their showroom at 2210 Court A in downtown Tacoma to score original pieces from local artisans.
4. Project:U, the United Way of Pierce County program run by 20- and 30-somethings, is hosting a fundraiser and toy drive from 4-10 p.m. at CORK! A Wine Bar. The Sixth Avenue wine bar will donate 20 percent of all sales proceeds from tonight to the United Way of Pierce County in the fight to improve the lives of all in Pierce County. Awesome.
5. DJ Omar spins after the comedy show at 10 p.m. inside Jazzbones.