Food Matters
A smiling Chef William Mueller oversees the bistro room across a half wall separating the open-air kitchen from a seven-table space. Having breakfast and lunch in the small, comfortable room is like costarring on a cooking show; the intimate proximity of the kitchen is that great. Intelligent portion
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Dutch and Jackie's cravings for sweet and tangy smoked meats takes them to Lakewood this week. Fortunately, Smokin' Zee's parked the seasonal food truck and opened a permanent location just off Steilacoom Blvd. in Lakewood, so now we can all enjoy their barbeque year-round.JACKIE: This space is funky. It's
Travel
The door closes behind you. Suddenly, you leave Gig Harbor and enter into a dimly lit Mayan ruin. There is a sense of impending doom as you begin discovering the clues that will help you escape. Escape rooms -- live-action games in which participants have the opportunity to discover clues,
Military Life
Paul Handelman tells stories about everyday people with his mixture of country, bluegrass and honky-tonk music. He describes himself as "unbridled," which became the title track of his debut EP that he released in late 2017. The release showcases Handelman's unique one-man-band style along with the sounds of his banjo picking
Music
When you hear terms like folk-rock, Americana, country, and roots music, the image that gets conjured in your mind is likely one of bearded, straight-laced, denim-clad ramblers. You might picture dusty roads that stretch off into the horizon, or dimly-lit saloons full of lost souls whiling away the hours with
We Recommend
Olympia's Le Voyeur often slips through the cracks. But for those in the know, this trendy little restaurant is a perfect spot to sip PBR and discuss obscure Soviet films. Le Voyeur doesn't offer too many specials, but they do have $4 sandwiches on
Education
The Joint Base Lewis-McChord -David L. Stone Testing Center will be giving the following tests. If interested, contact our testing center at 967-5657. Contact us no later than working days prior to the testing session you wish to attend: ACT: Sept. 13, 27, Oct. 4, 18, 2011. Tests
Focus
When Col. Robert Dickerson took command of 16th Combat Aviation Brigade earlier this month, he was joined by several longtime friends who said they never expected Dickerson would be in the position he is today. "They didn't think maybe with my sports background or how I was at
Stage
Anyone who has a chance to see Children of a Lesser God at Tacoma Little Theatre and doesn't is missing a golden opportunity. James Leeds (Jeremy Lynch) teaches speech and lip-reading to deaf students. His newest student who is also a maid at the school, Sarah Norman (Michelle Mary Schaefer), is
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YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER - For most people, firing a cannon for the first time can be scary, and Pfc. Jason L. Austin was no exception. A cannon crewman with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 17th Fires Brigade, he took numerous dry runs with a
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Irish Session. All Ages. 8-10 pm. NC. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. Tacoma Farmers Market - 6th Ave. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. The Key Of Joy. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Billy
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash prize for the winner of each round. 6-8 pm. Farrelli's Gourmet Wood Fire Pizza Lacey. Team Trivia Night. Win
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. South Tacoma Farmers Market Tacoma - South. Josiah & Sam Bogle. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Mukana Marimba. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cafe Luna Vashon. Blackbird Pie. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. David Wayne. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances are available. All Ages. 9-11 am. NC.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Olympia. Ben and Ted Fuller. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Will Paynter. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Jerry Miller, American Moan. 9 pm. Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester. The New Blues Brothers. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Big Whisky Saloon Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Mike Merryfield.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Chehalis. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Taco
Military Life
Washington State National Guard Youth, Aiden Hunter (age 16), from Onalaska, Washington, was recently selected as one of the 2018 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year Award semi-finalists. "I have gone from being served by military programs to now being a leader and a mentor to other military youth," said
