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Any pet owner in the South Sound knows Mud Bay. Since 1988, the Olympia-based company has provided food, toys, treats and other supplies for cats and dogs, and its annual - and currently ongoing - Tons of Love campaign provides thousands of dollars in donations and supplies to animal shelters each
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Christmas morning can conjure lots of images: warm mugs of coffee, the tree decked out in sparkling ornaments and, of course, opening presents. One of the greatest joys of Christmas, which rarely seems to be acknowledged, is the rush of adrenaline one gets while tearing off wrapping paper like 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 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 AM India.Arie and
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Looking for something unique to put under the tree? Local craft distilleries offer options for even those hard-to-buy-for friends and family.Heritage Distilling Company The Heritage Distilling Company, located in Gig Harbor, has a unique way to count down the days to Christmas: Its 2016 Spirits Advent Calendar was recently released to
Music
I've always been attracted to bands with big, full sounds. Maybe it's because I grew up listening to music from the ‘50s and ‘early ‘60s, which frequently reveled in lush productions and sweeping, romantic compositions. This was music that intended to use every inch and power of the recording studio
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ANNOUNCER: Tucked off the main drag on South Hill in Puyallup, the Roadrunner Bourbon and Burger House is all dark and rich inside with a menu not seen elsewhere in Puyallup. The boys returned from their investigation not agreeing once again on what they found. JASON: I am once again going
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"Comfort ye, my people,' saith your God." And with that, one of humanity's crowning achievements in inspirational music gets underway. Who among us doesn't appreciate comfort as we approach the winter solstice? Maybe that's why Messiah, first written for Easter and performed in April, is so inseparably associated with Christmas.
People Rule
A single triathlon was all it took for one Air Force Reserve C-17 pilot from the 446th Airlift Wing to propel her competitive spirit into a whole new world of athleticism. Major Judy Coyle, C-17 pilot with the 728th Airlift Squadron, earned first place in the Armed Forces
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Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s only permanently-named building is the two-story concrete structure on Lewis Main inscribed as the Crotts Building. The 15,398-square-foot structure was built in 1951 and is named for World War II hero, Cpl. Lawrence Leigh Crotts, a technician fifth grade with the Third Signal Company,
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It's a Wonderful Life's continued, ubiquitous presence is one of the stranger things about the holiday season. Yes, winter is marked by a quiet, almost mournful energy, and it welcomes somber reflection as much as joyful celebration, but come on: It's a Wonderful Life is a movie that literally opens
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Fans of Disney's Little Mermaid won't be disappointed putting some cash on a hook and reeling in an evening in Seattle to see the Little Mermaid at the 5th Avenue Theatre. This homegrown production will go on a 10-city tour after this run here, and for good reason, the production
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What's the most difficult thing about cooking? Knowing which herbs, spices and seasoning to use and the time commitment it takes are tied for first place. Chef William Mueller, co-owner of Babblin' Babs Bistro, says he has the answer to both with the launch of his herb-spice blends. Mueller says
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The Changing Scene Theatre Northwest has migrated from the Kitsap Peninsula to Tacoma to present two popular Tacoma actors in the Southern fried Christmas fare A Tuna Christmas. What a romp! And what a change from the usual holiday stage shows. A Tuna Christmas is a satire with heart. It skewers
Heroes & Zeroes
While the vast majority of Americans sat down with family for a fall feast on Thanksgiving, hundreds of thousands of U.S. service members were on guard around the world, ensuring their fellow citizens enjoyed a day of peace. For them, it is another duty day. TOURS OF DUTY There
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Teams competing in the second annual BBQ By the Lake Championship will be cooking up a beast known as the bacon bomb - a bacon-wrapped sausage or meatloaf mixture, sometimes studded or stuffed with more bacon and slathered with barbecue sauce. No joke. Associated with the Spring Garden Fair, also