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Summer of hip-hop

Music

Summer of hip-hop

This summer a lyrical tidal wave splashed over the entire South Sound, with the aftermath leaving the streets of Olympia scattered with new hip-hop.  There were probably more mixtapes, EPs and full-length hip-hop albums released in the past three months than there were over the previous two years. I say

Friday, Aug. 26: Gross Out Olympics

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Friday, Aug. 26: Gross Out Olympics

Kids love a lot of things that are baffling to adults. An overall infatuation with anything "gross" often tops this list. The Pierce County Parks Administration and Sprinker Recreation Center are hip to this phenomenon, no doubt creating the "Gross Out Olympics" scheduled for Friday with it in mind. According

Online Interactive Guides

Winter Guide 2017

Check out our Winter Guide for outdoor winter fun for you and the entire family. The Pacific Northwest has plenty of activities and destinations perfect for the winter season. Click here to view our interactive 2017 Winter Guide.

Marzano

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Marzano

ANNOUNCER: Jackie and Dutch take their Italian cravings to Marzano in Parkland this week. Family owned and operated for nearly 30 years, their philosophy is that every diner is family here. Mangiare! DUTCH: I love the household atmosphere when you walk in the door. Plus, the smell of food cooking is

Mod for the holidays

Music

Mod for the holidays

The holidays can be a tough time for a lot of people, especially in the chilly, perpetual darkness of a Pacific Northwest winter. This article hits the streets Dec. 21, the winter solstice; frequently, the solstice is referred to as the shortest day of the year, but it might be

TRICARE officials expand retail pharmacy vaccine program

Health

TRICARE officials expand retail pharmacy vaccine program

TRICARE officials are expanding the number of preventive vaccines covered at retail network pharmacies. Until now, the majority of vaccines were only covered when obtained through a physician's office. "Vaccines are a critical part of every family's preventive health program," said Rear Adm. Christine Hunter,

Top of their game

Stage

Top of their game

Olympia Family Theater has never done a bad play. Their performances are professionally produced with top-notch adult actors and crew, sometimes with child actors thrown into the mix, and they range in quality from good to very good to knock-your-socks-off excellence. That is to say, some of their shows are

Tuesday, Aug. 23: "Into Eternity"

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Tuesday, Aug. 23: "Into Eternity"

When we want artistically soulful, intellectually satisfying, and more visually challenging filmgoing, we'll stick with the one that's been giving it to us for years. As always, The Grand Cinema programming leans to the artier, the indie, and the auteur-embracing, and while it would be nice to see it try

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011

ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tumwater Farmers Market Tumwater. Jesse Partridge, Tom Murrett. All Ages. 11 am. 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

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

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. Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Warren Floyd. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Red

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Dakota Bob & The Businessman Band. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Beer Pong. 9 pm. $15 for 2 person team. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011

ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Snake

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011

ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Mackeywood and Scott McDougall. Mr. Blackwatch alums Doug Mackey and Joe Wood reunite for acoustic ecclection. One Man Band McDougall follows. 8-11pm. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. American Guitar Masters: Larry Pattis & Peter Janson. All Ages. 7:30 pm. $15. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. James Coates. 7 pm. Cafe Luna Vashon. Scott McDougal. All Ages. 7:30 pm. NC. Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. The Washover Fans. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. BLUES Lucky

South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

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South Puget Sound Live Calendar and DJs: Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011

ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. Dave Hannon Band. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Gen Obata. All Ages. 6 pm. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Scuff & Al. All Ages.

Monday-Saturday: Late-night drinks

Nightlife It List

Monday-Saturday: Late-night drinks

Wouldn’t it be great if bars extended happy hours to when people really warm up? Maxwell’s Speakeasy is way ahead of the pack with its solution to premature lubrication. From Monday to Saturday, happy hour at the fancy downtown restaurant begins at 9 p.m. and goes until close. During this

Thursdays: Ladies Night

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Thursdays: Ladies Night

It’s “Anything Goes” every Thursday night at Chopstix on Sixth Avenue. Dueling piano players perform before lovely chiquitas grinding to Whitesnake, Sinatra, Beyonce and others while tossing back $4 specials.  We know the midweek night out is supposed to be mellow — hanging out at your buddy’s DJ night with,

Winter storm watching

Travel

Winter storm watching

Storm watching by its very nature involves bad weather, and the more dramatic the storm the better. When choosing a place to stay, a full-service resort makes the most sense because while you may want to watch the storm, you don't want to drive in it. The Semiahmoo Resort fits

Nightly: Parked in the lounge

Nightlife It List

Nightly: Parked in the lounge

The Metaxa Sidecar is rumored to have been Hemingway’s favorite cocktail, but so are 10 to 30 other drinks, depending on what part of the world you find yourself in. The Melting Pot serves the Metaxa Sidecar in a martini glass rimmed with subtly sweet cinnamon dust. The yellowish murk

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