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Thai Mekong Where: 10224 196th St. Ct. E., Graham, 253.847.3853, www.thaimekong.com Hours: Monday -Saturday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cuisine: Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese Scene: Casual, family-friendly dining Drinkies: Thai iced tea, coffee, bubble tea in assorted flavors, hot jasmine and green tea, coconut juice, fountain drinks Prices: $6.95-$15.95 ANNOUNCER: Opening in
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Place: Dockside DonutsOpen: 24 hoursWith: A drive-thruLocated next to: Red's Valley PubWhich is next week's: Three Drink MinimumCan you believe: I'm back off the wagon?That was: A dumb question, I knowMy point is: There's a donut placeLocated next to: A BAR!My two fantasy worlds: Have finally collidedMy overall sin: Gluttony Let
Music
THE MOTHERSHIP >>> THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Featuring members of Future Fossils, Radio-Flyer and Omni, the Mothership has some seriously gloomy cred. True to form, on the band's terminally grunge-leaning new LP, Ten Miles Wide, there is rarely a moment not dominated by huskily shouted vocals or an onslaught of guitars and drums
Education
Laurie Brunk said she is responsible, smart, good with people and puts the needs of others first.Come to think of it, the qualities she described match what is expected of professional truck drivers.A placement specialist at Commercial Driver Services (CDS), Brunk is an integral part of the school’s success.CDS works
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As about 40 soldiers assigned to the 42nd Military Police Brigade, the rain increased in its intensity.“No matter, it’s good to be out of the office,” said Capt. Dan Naab, the brigade’s information operations officer.“It’s also a nice way for us to thank the community which supports us.”Nabb and the
Cup Check
It's come down to this. After 13 weeks of almost wholly trivial, borderline sad, make-believe competition, most fantasy football leagues are either starting their playoffs this week or in the final week of regular season competition. This means the fantasies of grown men (and women) everywhere, fantasies they've devoted precious time
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American Art Company is now hosting the Northwest Pastel Society's 25th Annual International Open Exhibition. Pastels have a bad rep, often deserved, but not always. The name is associated with soft and pretty colors, and pastel as a media has long been thought of as a media of sweet grandmothers who
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I'm all about getting the bejesus scared out of me, so much so that I have very little bejesus left in me these days. That lack of bejesus comes courtesy of two shows on South Sound stages for Halloween. I wrote about Woman in Black last week, a
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HOT SLICE! Farrelli's Gourmet Wood Fire Pizza was named No. 7 Independent Pizzeria in the Nation by Pizza Today Magazine (based on sales).. Find a nearest location at farrellispizza.com. WILLAPA IN THE HOUSE Enoteca Wine Bar (21 N. Tacoma Ave.) hosts a cheese maker from Willapa Hills Farm for
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Scrooge: the Musical, like all incarnations of A Christmas Carol, is a transformation story. Rarely has that been so clearly represented as in this year's impeccable production at Capital Playhouse. Start with Ebenezer himself, played by veteran Tacoma actor Michael Self. It struck me in Act I that Scrooge is usually
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When writing a review, especially about a play that I enjoyed, I do my best to avoid starting on the negative. But I have to get a problem I have with Tacoma Little Theatre's A Christmas Carol off my chest. I sat through the whole thing, two acts of it,
Trouble With DeRosa
Ducky rubber I kept seeing this woman I was interested in at pool parties, but I've always been very shy and reluctant to make the first move. At the third party, she hugged me as she was leaving. The following week, she kissed me. I invited her to come up for
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American Art Company is now hosting the Northwest Pastel Society's 25th Annual International Open Exhibition. Pastels have a bad rep, often deserved, but not always. The name is associated with soft and pretty colors, and pastel as a media has long been thought of as a media of sweet
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When writing a review, especially about a play that I enjoyed, I do my best to avoid starting on the negative. But I have to get a problem I have with Tacoma Little Theatre's A Christmas Carol off my chest. I sat through the whole thing, two acts
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Scrooge: the Musical, like all incarnations of A Christmas Carol, is a transformation story. Rarely has that been so clearly represented as in this year's impeccable production at Capital Playhouse. Start with Ebenezer himself, played by veteran Tacoma actor Michael Self. It struck me in Act I
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Zara Mediterranean CuisineWhere: 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0222Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking is validated in the adjacent Pacific Avenue garage and Commerce Street lot.Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish and Lebanese. Steaks, seafood,
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Amongst several hundred police officers and firefighters, Amy Tiemeyer took the podium in front of Tacoma City Council to plead her case. Tiemeyer was one of just a few who didn't arrive solely in support of the Tacoma Police or Fire Department officers and the communities they serve. Tiemeyer is
Sipping Out
Thursday, Dec. 8 Tasting room, 4-7 p.m., 21 Cellars, 2621 N. 21st St., Tacoma, 253.220.7752. Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., $1 a taste, Stina's Cellars, 9316 Lakeview Ave. SW, Suite B, Lakewood, 253.227.9748. Half-price bottle wine
Food Matters
WINE DINNER Pacific Grill (1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts a six-course Bergevin Lane Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.627.3535. LINDA EVANS IN THE HOUSE Actress and author Linda Evans will sign her book, Recipes for Life: My Memories, as well as share
