Kwabi Amoah-Forson is a man on a mission. If you live in the Tacoma area you have no doubt spied his baby blue, 1988 Mitsubishi bus cruising the streets. It’s hard to miss with “Peace Bus” emblazoned on the side.

As Dr. Jamie thought about what art should grace Brooks Dental Studio at the start of 2021, she wanted it to reflect individual triumphs and struggles of 2020. “Hindsight 2020” showcases reflections from seventeen local artists as each details a personal experience from the year. Curator Tori Fields asked contributors to think about the unprecedented, and to submit a piece that in some way broke with each artist’s usual body of work or process. With an emphasis on spontaneity and experimentation--who hasn’t had to rely on a bit of both in 2020?--the show focuses on story and discomfort, featuring a wide range of backgrounds and specialities.

As the new year approaches, we typically try and double-down on getting fit--but with COVID-19 cases on the rise, spending more time at the gym isn’t an option. Don’t let all-important social-distancing guidelines turn you away from making positive changes in your life, though: now, more than ever, we need to turn to exercise and overall healthy habits to lift our spirits. With gyms closed for the time being and gray skies overhead, it can be hard to motivate to get outside, so we’ve done the legwork: see our recommendations for seven local spots to explore and bring a healthy mind and body with us into 2021.