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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Studio Four 18 Olympia - Downtown. Buddy Mondlock. All Ages. 8 pm. Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Double Trouble. 21+. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Jam On My Muffin. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. HG Bistro Puyallup. Kim Archer. 21+. 7 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Chehalis. Locust Street Taxi, Willie
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In the 12 years since its debut, the Juried Art Exhibit at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College has not only grown in scope, but it's also become a favorite for South Sound art lovers. Nearly 40 artists - a who's who of the South Sound arts scene - have
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The New Frontier Lounge Tacoma - Dome District. Dave Hannon. 21+. 10 am. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Greg Park. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Chehalis. Blues Jam. Hosted by
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A patchwork of agricultural lands, booming border towns, and fast-growing cities line the United State-Mexico border. Teams of border patrol agents cruise the landscape in white and green jeeps, hoping to stem the tide of illegal immigrants seeking to cross into the United States. Against this backdrop, Peg Bowden, a
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If there is a theater award for most timely show, it would have to go to Theater Artists Olympia\'s production of David Mamet’s “Boston Marriage." The award would go to the theater now despite the fact that the play is set 100 years ago, because its message is timeless as
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Human greenhouse gas emissions have led to a 40 percent increase in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As a result, the Earth is gaining energy at an alarming rate. We expect to lose ice, see oceans rise, changes to the ocean acidity level, among other changes. The
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I have long been fascinated by Lisa Sweet's paintings. They are bizarre, pop-surrealist images of torture, death and martyrdom painted with skill and quirky humor. Lately she has added painted wood sculptures to her repertoire and along with that an amazing amount of playful depth, both
Live & CD Reviews
For a long time, the only Coffin Break songs I had in my possession were "Kill The President," and covers of "Free Bird" and "We Can Work It Out." I had no idea where these stood in their popular songs – I was younger than 10 in their heyday of
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I have long been fascinated by Lisa Sweet's paintings. They are bizarre, pop-surrealist images of torture, death and martyrdom painted with skill and quirky humor. Lately she has added painted wood sculptures to her repertoire and along with that an amazing amount of playful depth, both literal and illusory. Sweet teaches
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Stonegate Pizza Where: 5419 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.473.2255 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Daily Cuisine: Creative multicultural dishes - pizza, steak, pasta, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads Scene: Family friendly dining, full service bar, live music Drinkies: Beer, wine, liquor, espresso, soda, juice Prices: $6-$20 ANNOUNCER: South Tacoma Way gets a bad rap for its seedy past. But look
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So I've heard the rumors. Tacoma's art scene is in a slump. Some say it's dead. Really? Well, yeah. These aren't common haters. These are longtime supporters of the local art scene. But summer is here. That means a lot of outdoor festivals and hefty events like the upcoming Grit
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I might get flat-out fired for saying this, but screw the Weekly Volcano's Tournament of Tacos. Please, allow me to inform you I'm a self-proclaimed taco expert (for the length of this column, at least), and I'm here to crown the Corner Bar as BEST TACOS in Pierce County.
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One outstanding Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier is back on base and back to work, but in less than a month he will compete to become the Department of the Army's Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Staff Sgt. Peter Kacapyr, who was named the I Corps' NCO of the Year in June,
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Peggy Walther swears she has patriotism running through her veins. At least that's what she tells people. "I was over at Madigan the other day, and I told them if they test my blood it comes out red, white and blue," the 82-year-old former schoolteacher said with a laugh. Walther, a member of
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Capt. Mark Smith remembers where he was and what he was doing on 9/11. "I was a pastor in a church, and I was working in my office," he said. "My wife called and told me what was happening. I went home and sat down and watched the news unfold." The attack
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Who doesn't like a little pizzazz with their jazz? Short answer? No one. Jazzy tunes inherently beg to be paired with a little spice, like a beer and a plate of nachos (don't hold the jalapenos), like a fine wine and ... well, actually pairing wine and
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When it comes to elected officials, Hans Zeiger not only stands apart because he is young and passionate, but because he is voluntarily serving the community on double duty. "I felt obligated to public service in a political sense, but I also wanted to serve my country. The Washington Air National
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Looking ahead to local companies' fall theater offerings, it'd take an NSA supercomputer to find anything resembling a trend. Thank the gods! All too often, theater troupes play it safe from September to December, packing 'em in for inoffensive comedies and heartwarming holiday shows, thus stocking their coffers for colder
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As leaves begin to change color and sunny skies dim to cloud cover, so too do restaurant menus shift. However, Powerhouse Restaurant and Brewery in Puyallup is in a much more dramatic transition than the usual seasonal menu update. Blaine Baird, a manager with roots in the corporate world, once
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[POP] + SAT, SEPT. 13 It'd be a waste of everyone's valuable time to pretend the biggest item in Tacoma music news this week isn't the arrival of Katy Perry and her Prismatic World Tour. Like, not only is Perry, like, one of the biggest names in Top 40, she's also
