Outdoors
The Puget Sound is filled with opportunities to go on sailboats, cruises, ferries, kayaks and all kinds of other watercraft, but there is only one Venetian gondola plying the waters of the Sound - and it's docked on the shores of Gig Harbor. Headed up by John "Cinque" Synco, Gig Harbor
Reviews
Ever have one of those days where your brain simply doesn't cooperate with the rest of your body? Well, me too. In fact, something happened on the way to The Forum in downtown Tacoma a few weeks ago. After immersing myself in the historic Olympus Hotel, enjoying a few drinks
Bars & Clubs
You live for this time of year, where you can dress up as bacon (or sexy bacon?) and wander the streets incognito, becoming your extroverted alter ego for just one night. And as long as you're abandoning all inhibitions, you might as well have a good time and maybe -
News Front
"There is no better candidate in the state to undertake this demanding joint assignment," Washington Air National Guard Commander, Brigadier General John Tuohy said. "Chief Almond will continue to guide our enlisted corps in her new position and will bring unity of effort to the Washington Army and Air National
News Front
The Shadow knows! For those of us of a certain age, the first three words of this article allude to The Shadow, a collection of crime fighting, 1930s pulp novels. The series' hero was a World War I hero named Kent Allard, a shadowy character who dressed in a slop-brimmed hat and
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Early last week I ran across a claim on the part of a new establishment in Tacoma that would dictate my Friday-night destination: Bella Vita Italian Restaurant and Ultra Lounge, which opened just a couple of months ago on Sixth Avenue near Pearl Street, claimed to have the best martinis in
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Kyle Dillehay rules the roost at a.o.c. gallery this month. The other two artists — Ellen Picken and Jason Sobottka — are not too shabby either, but Dillehay’s the main man. As you walk into the gallery, the first thing you notice are clumps of rusted steel, driftwood, rock and
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We hate to say it, but this was most likely the last Third Thursday that art lovers could walk the streets hitting gallery after gallery without umbrellas, boots and coats in blowing rain. Helm Gallery opening night was heavily attended. Crowds turned out to see the much-anticipated first viewing of
Benefits & Deals
Sometimes, a house is more than just a house - it's a castle. Since April, Air Force veteran Pat Aschlimen and his wife, Doris, have donned the slogan, "Let Us Carpet Your Castle," for their business, PDQ Flooring. Bringing samples of wood, vinyl, laminate and carpet to the customer, and then ordering
News
The veteran community is changing. Women are taking a much more active role in the military, with more jobs opening up to female servicemembers. Combat positions are gradually opening up to female applicants, though several women have already received awards for bravery in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Unfortunately, many women
Attractions
Ahh, October. It's the month of Pumpkin Spice lattes, sexy Donald Trump costumes and extended darkness. And in that darkness, past the somewhat safe, flickering lights of leering Jack o' lanterns, lurks the unknown. Ghosts, ghouls, the dead, the undead: These are just a sampling of the entities that will
News Front
Almost one hundred years ago, Grace Darling Siebold sent a son off to war. That son never returned. Originally notified that her son, George, was missing in action, Grace began to frequently visit the military hospital, hoping to find her child among the injured. While she was there, Grace began helping
Arts
Recall that magic time when you were 7. You had a new box of crayons, with pristine, gorgeous tips. A book was presented, and a choir of angels might have sung because neither the scrawls of siblings nor frienemies sullied the pages. You looked at, and selected colors like Sky
Stage
Harlequin Productions' latest show, Recent Tragic Events, is one of the strangest shows I've seen in quite some time. It is billed as a comedy, and there is a lot of humor in it - insanely absurd humor - but it also addresses horrifying events and emotions in an intelligent
Arts
B2 Gallery is jam-packed with art for its fall pop-up show. Pop-ups? It's a new thing instituted at B2 this summer where, between the main or regular shows, they have exhibitions that are up for a shorter duration and sometimes with art that is priced more reasonably. They're like the
Music
There's an art to creating music mixes for Halloween. First off, if you're going to include "Monster Mash," then you need to be able to back it up. Either commit to the idea of novelty songs soundtracking your Halloween season, or surround Bobby "Boris" Pickett's with truly terrifying fair. From
Reviews
Open for just a few months, Indo Asian Street Eatery already has a pretty steady following within the Stadium District community. One look as you walk in, or even a glance at the simple and straight forward menu will tell you nearly everything you need to know. The next thing
Attractions
The month of October usually means that there are a wide variety of Halloween-related events taking place. Children are probably busy picking out their costumes and planning what to do with their trick-or-treating loot. There is plenty of fun to be had before Halloween officially takes place at the end of
Military Life
The house is new, in a cozy suburban neighborhood. You know something is happening because there are quite a few cars in the driveway and along the street, and a sign on the door welcomes you in, suggesting you not ring the bell (the dogs will announce your arrival.) And
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We are just getting a taste of the fall season, and what better way to express our fashion sense than with some very cute cardigans. I’m the new cashier at the WalMart in Yelm. I see everything. I can tell you the cardigans are flying off the shelves. In beautiful fall