Music
There's a little-seen but eminently watchable movie from 2013 called Grand Piano. The film, framed as a sort of cross between Speed, Phone Booth, and the most stressful recital you've ever seen, stars Elijah Wood as a concert pianist who spent years in seclusion following a poor performance of a
Stage
Calendar Girls, adapted by Tim Firth from the movie of the same name, is a sweet and frothy comedy with a heartfelt underlying theme of self-acceptance and caring for others. Chris (Kathy Harris) and her best friend, Annie (Jane Brody), are fed up with the leadership style of the president of
Arts
If there are noticeable similarities between the works by the half-dozen artists now on view at Fulcrum Gallery, it is because they are friends who met while living in New York in the early 2000s and have continued to influence each other since - Patrick Berran, Ben Grasso, Jean Pierre
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The great thing about a city that thrived in the pre-WW2 era is that there are great old buildings that are being utilized as condos, studios and restaurants all over town. This makes for some venues that draw people in for the old timey feel, and if you add quality
South Sound Cinema
You've probably heard the ancient tale of Pheidippides, an Athenian herald in handmade sandals who ran 25 miles home to the Acropolis from the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C., thereby reporting Greek victory over the Persians. You may not know he accomplished this shortly after sprinting the 150-mile round
Arts
It's hard to say whether kids or adults get more excited about the Day of the Dead. It's the one night of the year when everyone feels entirely comfortable schlepping around suburban neighborhoods dressed in a cosplay outfit. The kids are stuck wearing spectral sheets and plastic masks, but we
Arts
Who doesn't love an entire month devoted to the arts? October in Tacoma is Arts Month and it's all inclusive fun. Tacoma Arts Month begins, as such things should, with a party. In this case, the opening night gala will be held in Tacoma's historic Armory, 715 S. 11th St., at
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Vietnamese troops stood side by side Sept. 29 with U.S. servicemembers, including Capt. Andrew Hyres from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, at the opening ceremony of Mungyeong Athlete's Village as delegations began arriving here for the Military World Games. More than 6,000 athletes from 103 nations will participate in the 6th Conseil International
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Don't be afraid to reach out. That was the overarching message of this year's Suicide Stand Down Day event, hosted by the Washington National Guard's Joint Services Support Directorate (JSS) and Suicide Prevention Program. "Nothing is worse to us than a loss by suicide," said Washington National Guard Adjutant General, Major
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There will be no TV cameras, no national audience watching every long pass, every touchdown, every tackle. But there will be the same want-to-win intensity when this version of the Army-Navy game kicks off Dec. 11 at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton. "This game means a lot," said Tuavares Henriquez, who'll coach
Bars & Clubs
When it comes to football season, even casual sports fans appreciate good food, fans and atmosphere - and finding the right spot to watch the game can be half the fun. For casual and hardcore enthusiasts alike, here are a few favorite bars and restaurants in the South Sound to keep
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Here is the dirty movie of the year, slimy and scummy, and among its casualties is poor Jessica Alba, who is a cutie and shouldn’t have been let out to play with these boys. “Good Luck Chuck” layers a creaky plot device on top of countless excuses to show breasts,
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on sale now Kyle Eastwood Seattle. Oct. 9-10 7:30 pm. $21.50 (Jazz Alley, TM). Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Tacoma. Oct. 11 8:30 pm. $7 (Jazzbones, TM). Michelle Shocked Seattle. Oct. 12 (all ages) 9 pm. $20 (Nectar Lounge, TW). Bobby Bare Jr., Whiskey & Co. Seattle. Oct. 17 9 pm. $13 (Crocodile
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I’m pleased to announce the birth of a new record. Thirteen Times by Instant Winner will be released at Club Impact this Friday. In case you haven’t heard, Instant Winner is a freakin’ awesome six-piece band with an actual horn section — not a keyboard that sounds like horns but
Military Life
Sometimes people can be a little hesitant to do things military-related. We've all heard the term "mandatory fun." Luckily, these tours sponsored by the Armed Forces Community Services are anything but stuffy or regimented, in fact, nothing about our trip felt military-related except for the survey at the end. Monica
Military Life
In 1941, the village of Lakewood did not yet have its own public library. What it did have was a group of 18 avid women readers who decided to replace their frequent trips into the downtown Tacoma library with a circulating book exchange they called the Friday Book Club. Their
Military Life
Dinners don't have to be difficult and stressful during this hectic and fast-paced time of year. For those who simply don't have the time to whip up a family feast, have circumstances that makes it more challenging to feed the crowd, or would rather just relax and leave the work to
Military Life
What's the best part about cocktail napkins (besides their obvious and basic functions, of course)? They are a simple, inexpensive and fun way to jazz up your beverages and the party table. And these days, cocktail napkins extend far beyond plain colors. Many have ornate designs, monograms, kitschy and fun sayings
Features
Being a successful small-business owner today is a huge risk; often times with very little reward. The competition from large, corporate chain stores and restaurants has forced local businesses across the Nation to close their doors. Though being able to say he owns several locally owned restaurants is a huge
Arts
Like his work, glass artist Dale Chihuly stands out in a crowd. With his black eyepatch and willful hair, he is Seattle's own fiery fusion of Picasso and Warhol. When he was growing up in Tacoma, his kindergarten teacher at Sheridan Elementary held up a ceramic pig Chihuly had adorned