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Photojournalist and documentarian Melanie Burford was a member of The Dallas Morning News photo team that won a Pulitzer for its 2006 coverage of Hurricane Katrina. She returned to Louisiana and the Gulf Coast last spring to document the human cost of the BP disaster, and next week she's taking
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You've probably already read about the rest of The New Frontier's stacked Friday night line-up, but attention should also be paid to opening act Case Studies, the solo project of Jesse Lortz, a grounded, restless creative who hails from Seattle (fun fact: he once worked in Tacoma as a printing-press
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I had not visited American Art Company in a long time, but when I dropped in Thursday afternoon it was like coming home, because so many of the artists in their current show are artists I've seen in many other shows at American Art Company and in
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harlots! “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” is a cute little show about sluts who can carry a tune. Check it. [Capital Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. May 16-19, 23-26, 30 through June 2, 2 p.m. May 20 and 27, $19-$31, 612 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia, 360.943.2744, www.capitalplayhouse.com] bedroom farce! Centerstage Theatre is staging “A Flea
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There once was a time when up-and-coming playwrights, or those who think they are on the rise anyway, had the opportunity to showcase their works at a venue that tried to present theatergoers with new works while at the same time giving playwrights a chance to see their works on
Benefits & Deals
Sometimes, a house is more than just a house - it's a castle. Since April, Air Force veteran Pat Aschlimen and his wife, Doris, have donned the slogan, "Let Us Carpet Your Castle," for their business, PDQ Flooring. Bringing samples of wood, vinyl, laminate and carpet to the customer, and then ordering
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(This contest is closed. Congratulations to Zack!) For this week's Weekly Volcano Morning Quickie newsletter contest we're giving away a whoppin' $50 gift certificate to Stonegate Pizza in South Tacoma - home of the Rum Bar. To enter — please send an
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I had not visited American Art Company in a long time, but when I dropped in Thursday afternoon it was like coming home, because so many of the artists in their current show are artists I've seen in many other shows at American Art Company and in other galleries. There's
Arts
Whatever you may think of downtown Tacoma, you likely haven't thought of it as a forest. But it will indeed morph into a metaphorical forest in late March as a part of Tacoma's Arbor Day festivities. The Urban Forest Project will deck out downtown with banners - banners with images
Arts
According to the 8th annual Middle East Film Festival's website, the aim of the festival is to dissect the roots of occupation, illuminating the humanity of people who refuse to be defined by the conditions under which they live. Lofty goals for a local festival that lasts a little longer
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Photojournalist and documentarian Melanie Burford was a member of The Dallas Morning News photo team that won a Pulitzer for its 2006 coverage of Hurricane Katrina. She returned last spring to document the human cost of the BP disaster, and next week she's taking a break from her teaching
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Olga Rocheeva is the co-coordinator of the Mideast Solidarity Project, an Evergreen State College student group that has helped organize the annual film festival since its inception in 2004. This year's festival, running from Feb. 15 to Feb. 23, will feature 30 films. The films range in length from short
Food Matters
For those who want to party (or at least dance) until the sun comes up, Tacoma's electronic music dance club, Gruv Lounge, will offer a late-night dining menu during extended hours of operation on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 2 and 6 a.m. Aaron Grissom, the creative
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The 20th Anniversary re-release of British shoegaze group Ride's seminal album Nowhere was recently awarded a "Best New Reissue" commendation and lusted-after high score from taste-making news and reviews site Pitchfork Media, evidence that (in some critical circles, anyway) bleary, reverb-soaked ear candy will continue to
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Over their 10-year career, the Purrs have exuded, above all else, a supreme sense of confidence. Every song is lavishly produced and drenched in gorgeous guitar work, every lyric almost off-handedly intoned by lead singer Jima. The casual mixing and matching of rockabilly and psychedelia and
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The Bay Area's E-40 should be the mayor of Oakland by now - or at least on City Council or something. From the release of Mr. Flamboyant in 1990 to 2010's Revenue Retrievin' E-40 has continued to solidify his legendary status on both coasts. And he isn't done yet
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Jesus. Am I getting old or what? It seems like only yesterday I was writing a Better Living blurb on Guttermouth's return to Hell's Kitchen - the iconic Orange County punks swinging through Tacoma, proving their punk prowess, rocking grayer but as ferverently as ever. I think
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GUTTERMOUTH >>> Friday, Feb. 11 Jesus. Am I getting old or what? It seems like only yesterday I was writing a Better Living blurb on Guttermouth's return to Hell's Kitchen - the iconic Orange County punks swinging through Tacoma, proving their punk prowess, rocking grayer but as ferverently as ever. I think
