Music
Somewhere along the way, humanity saddled itself with stifling, abundantly inconvenient, and calamitously damaging notions of gender, sexual orientation, and the respective roles of women and men in society. For a life so filled to the brim with nuance, it seems a bunch of people got together and drafted a
Stage
Return to the Forbidden Planet is a whirling dervish of energy, throwing so many ideas and inventive set pieces at the wall to see what sticks, and its wild, giddy enthusiasm is positively infectious. Centerstage Theatre has produced a musical that's deceptively light as a feather, mashing together classic sci-fi tropes,
Features
As Restaurant Week approaches, we here at the office, start salivating. Responsible budgeting equates to me sitting at my desk just pining away at delectable Instagram posts from some of my favorite establishments. But hey, here's the good news, Tacoma Restaurant Week is April 8-12 and 15-19, which means ample
Stage
When Ludwig van Beethoven died in March of 1827, possibly from cirrhosis of the liver, he'd been in poor health for years. Despite that, he managed to finish several string quartets and his now-beloved Ninth. The finale of that symphony, an allegro familiar to anyone who ever watched Die Hard,
News Front
Since President Donald Trump has officially filed as a candidate for the 2020 presidential election, the 502nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate legal office reminds military members and federal employees of the do's and don'ts of political activity participation. Military members in violation of these rules may face punishment under
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Private Todd Bevan has been fascinated with combatives and physical fitness for years. Before joining the Army, he was a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and CrossFit instructor at a gym in Ohio. As soon as he took leave after basic training, he was on the mat back home to hone his
Military Life
For the second year in a row, Soroptimists International of Olympia will host its South Sound Exceptional Woman Awards Banquet. The purpose of the gathering is to honor women who help their organizations, both internally and externally, and who make their communities a better place. It will be held May 4
Military Life
In the vast military community that is Joint Base Lewis-McChord, it is not rare to see accolades and educational benefits and opportunities given to our military servicemen and women, but one educational organization found it necessary to celebrate the sacrifices of one uncommon group ... the military spouses. Southern New Hampshire
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A senior NCO from the 2-358th Armor Regiment on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will represent the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade in the First Army Division West Best Warrior competition at Fort Hood, Texas, March 26-30. Sergeant 1st Class David Bennett, an infantryman, won against two other competitors from his brigade in
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The USO Northwest opened its new Camp Lewis Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord March 12. "The USO stands out to me as the organization that makes the biggest, most meaningful impact on the lives of our military members and families," said Christine Vu, the center's manager. The center is located just inside
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A Green Beret assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), volunteers at Tacoma Community Boat Builders as a mentor for at-risk youth from the local community. Sgt. 1st Class Daniel White, a native of Orange County, California, is no stranger to volunteering. He rose his hand to serve his country as
Schools
For students or the parents of a middle school or high school student interested in obtaining a congressional recommendation to a U.S. Military Service Academy, the upcoming U.S. Service Academy Information Nights may have the information needed to successfully accomplish that goal. The two events — one
Travel
While portions of the country dig out from winter and celebrate cherry blossoms, lilacs and lavender, signs that Western Washington is springing up as well are evident in brilliant yellow daffodils and colorful tulips across the region. For those ready to enjoy more than a few spots of
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the March 2018 Spouse Magazine, click HERE, In this month's issue: <<< Yoga trapeze <<< Turn that rainy frown upside-down <<< Point your day toward success <<< All about the finish <<< Do you have what it takes to escape? <<< Stay for a
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Turkey Day (the time honored tradition of stuffing bread up a turkey’s ass and eating it) is by far my favorite holiday. I like it even more than Christmas. Thanksgiving has all that Christmas has to offer: great food and drink, family and friends, and crisp weather that lures us
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Claiming to be the largest conveyor belt or Kaiten sushi restaurant in the Northwest, Sushi Revolution is an inexpensive way to sample your way through sashimi (raw slices of fish laid on top of rice), sushi rolls, and tempura (panko battered and deep fried veggies and various seafood). Upon entering
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Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Saturdays and Sundays: Rockridge Orchards wine and cider tasting, 1-4 p.m., 41127 212th Ave. S.E., Enumclaw, 360.825.1962. Sunday, Nov. 25: Fall Wine Tasting Gala, 2-5 p.m., $50, Al Lago Ristorante Italiano, 3110 Sumner Tapps Hwy. E., Lake Tapps,
Music
The careers of John, Paul, George and Ringo, post-Beatles, is a nearly ideal case study in the separate personalities that make up a band, and the effects of isolating them in solo projects. Harrison was free to explore his spiritual side, and released the triple-album masterpiece that he apparently had
Arts
A line is defined as the path of a moving point. If the point is three-dimensional and a foot or two in size in every direction, and if it doubles back on itself and crosses its own path like an Escher drawing or like a meandering line drawn without lifting
Stage
"I love Chekhov because he's one of the greatest playwrights ever, and his work is really great for training actors," said Marla Elliott, a faculty member specializing in drama at The Evergreen State College in Olympia. "He creates stories and plays in which there are no villains and no heroes,