Arts
"No stress, only action." These words rang strong and true as Olympia Hempfest and Tacoma Cannabis Farmers Market founder Jeremy Miller and I chatted about political activism around marijuana. The comment he made was in regard to the city of Tacoma's recent decision to shut down his (and any other) market in
Features
There's something new happening at the New Moon Cafe. The cafe, an Olympia institution beloved for its homemade blackberry jam, low prices and funky vibe, changes hands next week, becoming a cooperative. A team will run the place, with every member working at one or more typical restaurant jobs and taking
Stage
In November 1864, an all-star, benefit performance of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar went up in the Winter Garden Theatre in New York. That one-night show raised funds for a statue of the Bard in Central Park, which stands to this day. Five months later, one of those famous actors snuck into
Guides
There have been countless movers and shakers who have made Tacoma what it is - business people, artists, corporations, state officials. Some have impacted the city short-term, others have stuck around and fought the good fight for decades, seeking to make the community all it can be. One such community
Food Matters
LAKEWOOD DISH MOB Lakewood Chamber of Commerce supports Lakewood restaurants. It's actually their job - a satisfying job, too. Thursday, July 25, the Lakewood Chamber ask the entire South Sound to join them to discuss Lakewood business while supporting Ah Badabing Pizzeria (6101 100th St. SW), a Lakewood restaurant (natch!), for
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET
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My first exposure to Old Age took me by surprise. The opening, titular track of their latest release, Rain Won't Ever Come, begins with a ragged lead vocal surrounded on all sides by boozy oohs and la las. The track is slightly reminiscent of the Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down,"
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Pop aficianados Bandolier boast enough bubbly orange sunshine in their sound to propel their motor scooters sans power. A blend of dancey keyboards with the pop vocal layering of traditional songwriting from the 1960s - well, yeah, that's pretty much the story here. Pop as pop can be songcraft, a
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It's gotta be said: when it comes to bringing some much-needed stage presence to the act of being a performing DJ, Mothrider is about as compelling as they come. Perpetually hidden beneath a sort of black and white super-villain mask (or maybe the kind of face that would've been super-saturated
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Drawing inspiration from early electronica as well as gauzy '90s darlings like Mazzy Star, Stripmall Architecture sound beautiful, even if they don't particularly sound like shiny happy people. But never mind. What Stripmall Architecture do, they do very well: accompanying long, tear-soaked car rides; filling dark dance floors with lonely
People Rule
Staff Sgt. Tristan Ryan, a recruiter at Port Angeles Recruiting Station, Wash., was recently elected to serve as commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4760 in Sequim, Wash. The VFW is a national organization consisting of American veterans of war. Its mission is to foster camaraderie among U.S. veterans of
People Rule
Semper Fidelis translates to always faithful, but in the Marine Corps, it is more than a motto, it is also the way that they honor each other, even after death. Always Brothers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was formed by a group of Marines who served together on the Marine
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The band members of Western Hymn - Craig Extine (guitar, vocals), Sarah Utter (bass, vocals) and Kris Cunningham (drums) - became acquainted when their previous bands played shows together. Brought together by their love of classic punk music such as The Sonics and The
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The band members of Western Hymn - Craig Extine (guitar, vocals), Sarah Utter (bass, vocals) and Kris Cunningham (drums) - became acquainted when their previous bands played shows together. Brought together by their love of classic punk music such as The Sonics and The Wipers, Western Hymn
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If Ethan Tucker falls short of his goals, it won't be for lack of persistence. Signed just weeks ago to a multi-record deal with Capitol Records, the Olympia-born singer-songwriter has never been afraid to take a chance and never been too willing to take "No" for an answer. As
Music
Receiving thoughtfully packaged parcels containing wonderful local music has become a reoccurring theme in my life. Last week, I shared with you South Sound music staple Regan Lane and his new band Strangely Alright. This week, I'd like to share with you the contents of yet another package I received,
Music
If Ethan Tucker falls short of his goals, it won't be for lack of persistence. Signed just weeks ago to a multi-record deal with Capitol Records, the Olympia-born singer-songwriter has never been afraid to take a chance and never been too willing to take "No" for an answer. As a teenager,
Style
On the crest that leads to downtown Tacoma, there is an appropriately named little neck of the woods known as Hilltop. Sometimes referred to as Hilltopia, Hilltop has had a lot of history behind it. And though it may have a little grime under its historic nails, Hilltop also has
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cascadia Grill Olympia - Downtown. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6-9 pm. NC. Toscanos Cafe and Wine Bar Puyallup. Natalie Hames. 7 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. Men's Singer/Songwriter Showcase, with Joe Panzetta, Chuck vanNorman, Ron Hook, Greg Curry, Jeff Kanzier, Jacob Bain, Will van Spronsen, Mark Wells, emcee Allison Shirk. All Ages. 8 pm. $10. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Kristin Key. 8 and 10:30 pm.
