5 Things To Do Today: NW Sand Festival, Cartoonist's League, "Big Miracle," Spiritualism and Figure Drawing Sessions

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August 22, 2012 at 4:43am

Cartoonist's League of Absurd Washingtonians meets tonight for all things nerdy and cartoony

1. Don’t miss the opportunity to see some of the best Sand Sculpting Artists in the world create masterpieces in front of your eyes. The Tournament of Champions is a select group of today’s top stars in the world of temporary, Museum-quality art and will showcase their talents in the largest exhibition of its kind in North America. These jury-selected sand sculpting masters were chosen from the top 10% of international sand sculptors using a variety of criteria including tenure and talent. The event runs until September 3, and today is Nortwest Invitational Day. Kids activities and food and craft vendors on site. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Commons Mall, Pacific Highway and S. 320th St., Commons Way, Federal Way.

2. Join the Cartoonist's League of Absurd Washingtonians for their monthly Open Swim. CLAW meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. Come cartooning! CLAW's mission is to gather talented Washington State cartoonists of great skill and humongous egos in frequently secluded gatherings during which the secrets and mystic arts of their sublime craft are practiced. Behind closed doors and away from prying eyes, the most pointless and silly of rituals will be freely indulged, much to the shame of spouses and children. Oh, and they will give a scholarship to an art student, probably a very meager one, while they wait to welcome Robot Overlords. 7:30 p.m., King's Books 218 St. Helens Ave. Tacoma, 253.272.8801.

3. Movies at the Library presents "Big Miracle." A family of gray whales becomes trapped by ice in Alaska, and a local news reporter and his ex-girlfriend must convince the world to take notice, in this feel-good drama inspired by true events. This showing is free, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library. 1 p.m.,500 College St, Lacey, 360.491.3860.

4. Catch this exhibit before it ends in two days! Includes manuscripts from Arthur Conan Doyle, author of Sherlock Holmes, and manuscripts from Harry Houdini. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 407 South G Street, Tacoma, 253.383.2575.

5. Tacoma Academy of Fin Art presents figure drawing. Come sketch from a live model! Easels will be provided but artists must bring their own materials. All skill levels are welcome. Call Tim Mansen at (253) 579-6908 or email tim.mansen@gmail.com. www.tacomaacademyoffineart.com. $15 per session on a drop-in basis.6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Merlino Arts Center, 508 Sixth Avenue, Tacoma.

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