Friday, Dec. 3: Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry

Blue Mouse Theatre

By Rev. Adam McKinney on December 1, 2010

Coming to Tacoma on Friday is a documentary called Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry, about the life and times of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins, a legendary tattoo artist. His style was distinct - often featuring nautical imagery, colorfully presented with much attention to detail and shading. Sailor Jerry tattoos, as they were called, were the epitome of masculinity. Administered in the red light districts of Honolulu, where Collins was based, sailors on shore leave would visit to get, as they called it, "stewed, screwed and tattooed."

There will be three types of Sailor Jerry Rum drinks served.

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Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry

Friday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., 21+
Blue Mouse Theatre, 2611 N. Proctor, Tacoma