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Saturday, Dec. 17: Really Old Airplanes

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Saturday, Dec. 17: Really Old Airplanes

After the band's first EP, Really Old Airplanes started to refine its sound. On the debut LP, there are elements of European folk, straight-ahead indie pop and occasional flairs of power pop. All of these elements are imbued with a warmth and clear intent, which creates an album of delicately

The cad catalogue

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The cad catalogue

QUESTION: Three years ago, I was divorced six weeks from a 22-year marriage when I got involved with a married co-worker and persuaded him to divorce his wife for me. He has been married five times and cheated on all of his wives. I have reason to believe he's still

Thursday, Dec. 15: SOTA Songwriter Showcase

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Thursday, Dec. 15: SOTA Songwriter Showcase

If there's nothing else that can be said about Tacoma's School of the Arts, it's a darn fine factory for churning out young and talented songwriters. To see each wave of SOTA musicians emerge from the school is an inspiring and fascinating thing to watch. To celebrate the end of

Abe in Illinois

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Abe in Illinois

I have to start out this column by writing that I got one of the best note from a theater insider I have received in years, and the note came after I panned the show the writer represented. I liked the note because the writer, who I won't name out

School programs target stress

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School programs target stress

They are considered to be the forgotten population of those who suffer due to a soldier’s deployment. The children that are left behind while mom or dad is overseas go through the same issues experienced by their stay-at-home parent: feelings of anxiety, anger and depression are all too common. Called

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Abe in Illinois

I have to start out this column by writing that I got one of the best note from a theater insider I have received in years, and the note came after I panned the show the writer represented. I liked the note because the writer, who I won't name out

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Sustainable Community Day

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DAY: The final day of the Tacoma Farmers Market will feature community groups hosting conversations on eco-sustainability and community development Thursday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is located on Broadway between Ninth and 11th streets. More details can be found at tacomafarmersmarket.com.

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Tipping time: Oct. 15-21

Thursday, Oct. 15 Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.8215. Ladies Night featuring half off all wine flights and $5 house pours, Sip, 4793 Point Fosdick Dr. N.W, Gig Harbor, 253.853.3020. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., complimentary, Walter Dacon

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Ask Amy

Sleeping booty My girlfriend snooped through my belongings and e-mail and even searched web forums for my comments. I feel terribly violated. I'm 29, she's 37, and we've been together for two years. I've never given her any reason to distrust me, but because we've only been having sex once a

Local karate instructor's student wins gold at world games

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Local karate instructor's student wins gold at world games

Kyoshi Skip Ettinger, who teaches Shorinryu Seibukan Okinawan karate classes at Fort Lewis, has many reasons to be proud of his first student — Drew Derrick-Bisbee.In 2008, Derrick-Bisbee was awarded two World Championships by the North American Sport Karate Association. He also won a highly selective spot on the U.S.

Saturday, Dec. 17: Tacoma Musicians & Friends Networking Party

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Saturday, Dec. 17: Tacoma Musicians & Friends Networking Party

Networking is important. These days, you can't really get anywhere without rubbing a few elbows and kissing a few babies. The powers behind the Northwest Convergence Zone podcast and NWCZ Radio know this - and in an attempt to lift our entire scene up created the annual Tacoma Musicians and

Saturday, Dec. 17: Kareem Kandi Band

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Saturday, Dec. 17: Kareem Kandi Band

Jazz is the only purely American music and the one genre that has embraced elements of all musical forms. This is why it is always exciting to find young artists who push the boundaries to create their own unique style, and Kareem Kandi is one musician who does just that. The

Thursday, Dec. 22: Bodybox

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Thursday, Dec. 22: Bodybox

The last thing I thought I'd be doing when I first put on a Bodybox song is begin to marvel at the unexpected vocal similarities between Bodybox frontman Kurt Lindsay and late cult singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. "Supernova," in particular, shares qualities with Buckley's slash-and-burn classic, "Grace." Both songs cascade on

Shriving and dining for Winter Solstice

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Shriving and dining for Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice is a marker of change. As if the earth was holding its breath in the cold darkness as the year draws to a close, the days begin to get longer and lighter. Different customs observe this day with the purpose of reflecting on what was, letting go of

TASTE THIS: French country, sparkling, Big Reds and Bordeaux tastings - plus half-price bottle nights and more ...

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TASTE THIS: French country, sparkling, Big Reds and Bordeaux tastings - plus half-price bottle nights and more ...

Thursday, Dec. 15 Wine tasting, 3-7 p.m., Black Door Wine Company, 3906 N. 34th St., Tacoma, 206.359.0466 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

FEEDBAG: Black Door Wine tastings, Christmas tea, Italian Christmas Eve dinner and more ...

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FEEDBAG: Black Door Wine tastings, Christmas tea, Italian Christmas Eve dinner and more ...

WINE TASTING Black Door Wine Company - a wine boutique in Tacoma's Proctor District (3906 N. 34th St.) specializing in small wine producers - hosts wine tastings every day from 3-7 p.m. CHRISTMAS TEA Affairs Chocolate & Desserts (2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place) hosts a Christmas Tea featuring finger sandwiches puffs, quiches,

Thursday, Dec. 15: "Israel vs. Israel"

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Thursday, Dec. 15: "Israel vs. Israel"

Get a closer look at, and deeper understanding of, the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine by hitting the Capitol Theater in Olympia Thursday for a screening of Swedish filmmaker Terje Carlsson's Israel vs. Israel, a documentary "about the current status of the Israeli peace movement includes both sensitive family

Friday, Dec. 16: Handel's "Messiah"

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Friday, Dec. 16: Handel's "Messiah"

You can hate on the holidays all you want, but there's no denying they bring a wealth of artful yearly traditions. Tacoma Symphony Chorus' take on "Messiah" in St. Charles Borromeo Church fits this bill. As pre-event hype acknowledges, "Chorus Director Geoffrey Boers always brings a fresh take to Handel's

Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 21: "The Nutcracker"

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Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 21: "The Nutcracker"

Stop pretending you're some sort of tough guy and go see the goddamn Nutcracker already. You know you want to. You're fascinated by people in tights. Plus, the local productions are simply amazing. In Tacoma, Tacoma City Ballet does its thing at the Pantages. In Oly, catch Ballet Northwest's take

Sunday, Dec. 18 & Tuesday, Dec. 20: "Miracle on 34th Street"

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Sunday, Dec. 18 & Tuesday, Dec. 20: "Miracle on 34th Street"

You have the tree picked out, every box of yard decorations categorized, and the yuletide music at full blast. Now all you need are some choice movies to fully embrace the reason for the season. At this time of year, more than any other (with Halloween as a possible exception),

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