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Museums & Attractions

  • The Tacoma Art Museum is presenting the exhibit Renoir as Printmaker: The Complete Works, 1878-1912, featuring 60 etchings and lithographs by the renowned French artist. Although known primarily for his Impressionist paintings, Renoir became interested in printmaking during the last two decades of his life and produced numerous etchings and lithographs, many based on his paintings. Drawn from a private collection, this body of work constitutes the artist’s entire body of Renoir’s graphic works. The exhibition is being supplemented with a small selection of his paintings from the permanent collection. The exhibit runs through June 29. For more information, call 253.272.4258 or visit www.tacomaartmuseum.org.

Programs & Packages
  • San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants launched its Great Meetings, Great Causes program for meeting planners and clients, offering eco- and social responsibility incentives. The program gives the option of two of five incentives, including a complimentary meeting upgrade to Kimpton’s environmentally themed EarthCare meeting; a $100 donation to one of Kimpton’s not-for-profit partners or the client’s charitable partner of choice; the Greensender.com box—a starter kit to help incorporate green practices into people’s daily lives; one complimentary night at a Kimpton hotel; or a $50 gift certificate to KimptonStyle, the online lifestyle retailer that donates all of Kimpton’s proceeds to its non-for-profit partners. Kimpton can also suggest ways for meeting planners to travel with less impact on the planet. For more information, call 415.955.5466 or visit www.kimptonhotels.com.

  • FireSky Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., is offering four signature meeting packages that range from environmentally friendly meetings to more unconventional options. The Fun Worship package is intended to energize attendees with toys from their childhood, such as hula hoops, Magic-8 Balls and wax lips, along with surf music and reggae. Featured food includes macaroni and cheese, pizza, hotdogs, and Pop-Tarts, to name a few. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Elements of Wellness includes a room filled with aromatherapy scents and the introspective sounds of mood music. Optional activities such as yoga, meditation and desk aerobics can be incorporated into the meeting. For more information, call 480.945.7666 or visit www.fireskyresort.com.

  • Viceroy at Palm Springs & Estrella Spa is offering its Corporate Wellness Program, including personal as well as group options. Activities include morning hikes through the San Jacinto Mountains complete with hot cocoa breaks and organic smoothies, sunrise yoga and 10-minute chair massage breaks. Groups can also go stargazing with lessons about the astronomy of the Mojave sky and organize team-building exercises with a life coach. For more information, call 760.320.4117 or visit www.viceroypalmsprings.com.