I love places that give communities a sense of, we...

I love places that give communities a sense of, well, place. The Grand Cinema fits the bill in downtown Tacoma. It shows an eclectic assortment of foreign, independent and local films, with a sprinkling of thoughtful commercial films shown, too. It also serves as a gathering place for community conversations, and offers popcorn with real butter and an assortment of drinks and snacks at reasonable prices. A local gem.