Music
China Davis is a band that is firmly rooted in the foundation of Americana and singer/songwriter tropes with the ability to take in a larger conversation of rock and alternative elements. Along with singer and principal songwriter Ben Fuller, China Davis features the guitar work of Fuller's younger brother Ted
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Teach Me Equals are a two-piece based out of Sarasota, Florida. Made up of Erin Murphy and Greg Bortnichak, Teach Me Equals do not fall under the lazy umbrella of a duet. Rather, they embody the unique relationship that develops between two people that actually collaborate. Watching them perform means
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Alexsandr Martynov walked into the ring and picked up the 10-pound shot. He rocked back and forth four times and then put the shot. It landed about 20 feet away. "That was a great shot!" yelled Spc. Jamie Ryan as she recorded the distance the shot flew. "You should be proud
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The Washington National Guard at Camp Murray rolled out the red carpet last Saturday in hosting a Heritage Day. The day's events celebrated the service of Guard personnel from the past and present. "This is my first time here," said Richard Jones, a retired Indiana Guardsman and former Marine who served
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While pouring over one negative comment after another on various newspaper and news gathering sites, Joint Base Lewis-McChord spouse Julia Aten could feel the anger building up inside her. After being interviewed by a local newspaper reporter about the Feb. 17 shutdown of the popular My Career Advancement Accounts program -
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After closing for nearly 18 months due to construction, the Nelson Rec Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. June 17. "It's a completely new place," building manager Bill Strock said. "You won't even recognize the old building. Basically everything in the building is new." The
Health
Whether you're leaving on vacation or changing duty stations, TRICARE is here to keep you medically covered. Take a few steps now to help make sure your coverage remains constant during your travels. Keep DEERS updated No matter which TRICARE program you use, your Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) record is
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CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Soldiers with C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, recently facilitated "use of force" training at a Tarmiyah police station beginning mid-May. The class was led by a civilian policeman from the United States with the assistance of previously trained IPs, and with 4th Stryker Brigade Combat
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As the 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division draws closer to returning home from its deployment, brigade officials are in the midst of creating a piece of art that captures the success of the deployment. The Raider Brigade is working with Seattle artist James Dietz to create "The Last Patrol." The print will
Military Life
Ashaleena White smiled as Traci Chepoda carefully applied eyeliner. "I didn't think I would win the total makeover contest sponsored by the Ranger Newspaper," said White. "Then I got a call from the salon, and that's when it hit me." White said that between raising her son and going to school to become
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I’m always strolling the malls, boutiques and thrift stores for the next big thing. My latest discovery — flower power is back, man. It’s everywhere — on shoes, shirts, skirts, and glasses. I personally love the look. I don’t know if that makes me a flower power kind of person,
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> On sale Friday, 10 a.m. Straight No
Food Matters
NATIONAL EAT OUT DAY Sunday, Aug. 31 is National Eat Out Day! What does that mean? Well, grab some picnic goods, to go grub or a little something to snack on and get outside to nosh. Local culinary personality Aura Mae - a previous champion of a culinary face-off with Maxwell's
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Storm Large is all about the performance. After 15 years of performing in clubs and theaters, Storm Large has developed a keen sense for the dynamics of the live setting. Her brand of music - nominally jazz, theatrical rock, cabaret and sultry folk-pop - is uniquely suited to captivating a
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW Amina Figarova Seattle. Sept. 16-17 7:30 pm. $22.50 (Jazz Alley, jazzalley.com) Earl Klugh Seattle.
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There's a dope show at The Artesian Park & Commons Friday night. Afrok and guests will drop lyrics as part of the Oly Park Days series. This week features some live singing and performances mostly from amateur artists, but included in the lineup of talent will be the aforementioned, award-winning
Schools
While parents still rejoice because the kids are back in school, the tragedy of 74 school shootings in less than a two-year period has elevated concerns about school safety. However parents should rest assured that school districts in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area are taking the threat of an active
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling. ... That's just like the assholes that surround me at Weekly Volcano World Headquarters. Sure, devote an entire issue to the Grit
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So everybody's meditating these days. If you're an artist, you may have experienced great floods of creative energy during those rare stretches of time in which you mustered enough discipline to practice relaxing a bit. If not, you weren't doing it right. The following exercises will help you begin to
Reviews
Mona Pizza And Pasta Where: 6104 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.565.0505, www.monapizzaandpasta.comHours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday till 11 p.m.Cuisine: Almost 70 Italian American menu items - calzones, gnocchi, hot sandwiches, traditional and specialty pizzas, pastas, dessertsScene: Casual, family friendly diningDrinkies: Wine, soft drinks, bottled water, juicesPrices: $4.25-$21.95 ANNOUNCER: Across from LA
