Travel
Even with busy military schedules, sometimes you have an unexpected free weekend. Grab your sweetie and head across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to the maritime village of Gig Harbor. The Best Western Wesley Inn & Suites is your base for the weekend. The hotel has a lovely garden setting and is
Music
This week we review Third Eye Theory's new compilation release, Sorry For the Weight, which is available for free download on the Internet. The album has a dirty, underground, humorous vibe throughout, evident in the cover artwork and in Abadawn's funny, weird, nasty and humorous intro to the effort. Once
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There is one gift you can never go wrong giving, because just about everyone loves chocolate. For a more personal touch, shop local. Brown & Haley is a more than 100-year-old Tacoma icon with its well-loved Roca brand of candies. The Seattle Chocolate Factory is becoming well-known for its small-batch
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This weekend marks the yearly Helsing Junction Sleepover, a three-day, K Records-powered, jaw-dropping musical happening that's as original as it is awesome. Utilizing the 30-acre Helsing Junction organic farm in Rochester, the Helsing Junction Sleepover makes smiles and memories by combining the type of boundary-busting tunes
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Had a chance to drop in on Pastiche yet? It's "a wine bar," as the upscale full name "Pastiche - a wine bar" reveals. But on Friday it's also a beer bar, one hosting a tasting from 6-9 p.m. of two kegs (pale ale and sessions) supplied by Tacoma's own
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We've recommended the Third Thursday Artwalk plenty of times. And we've recommended the Art Bus to help you navigate the Artwalk almost as much. Separately, we've been a big proponent of Tacoma City Councilman David Boe, he of the shaved head and much-needed progressive urban design ideas. This month it
Features
A strip mall restaurant in Federal Way turned out to be anything but expected. The metal-trimmed glass front façade at Peppercorn Bistro & Bar gives way to ultra high ceilings, while reclaimed rustic wood wall accents and a color palette mimicking the rich spices found in the restaurant's Latin American-European
Advice Goddess
QUESTION: A co-worker seems interested in me. This is flattering since he's 48 and I'm 57. He's asked me out on dates a few times -- rather last minute, unfortunately, and I had conflicting plans. He also invited me to join his volleyball club that plays in the park during
Online Interactive Guides
A guide on local holiday shopping, events and more! Come back each week for more holiday ideas. Click here to view our interactive 2017 Holiday Guide #3.
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At first glance, Strange Vine is a typical rock 'n' roll two-piece. Consisting of Ian Blesse on drums and Toby Cordova on guitar, the really intriguing aspect of the band comes when Blesse - while still manning the percussion with his right hand - begins playing organ with his left
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Red Elvises is a perpetually-touring party band that does a damn admirable job of embodying the essence of absurdity. Mixing elements of art deco, bossa nova, punk, rockabilly, surf, lounge, Middle Eastern and Eastern European music, Red Elvises is a particularly difficult band to summarize. Led by a fearless leader
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When they're not wailing out pained lyrics with grungy riffs, busting out bone-deep bass lines or tricking and timing the drums just so, Electric Falcons have been debating the next step in their musical progress. After much speculation, a decision has been made: for now, this will be their last
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There is a certain honey-drenched, sunny pop sound that is often aspired toward by bands seeking to reclaim a classic '60s and '70s aesthetic. It can be hard to achieve, but Bandolier does well at approaching this quality in a clean and honest way. Theirs is a sincere embodiment of
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For 15 years, The Presidents of the United States of America have been rocking for their throngs of fans. And 2011 is no different. Before hitting up this year's Bumbershoot with the signature melodic pop punk that helped shape Pacific Northwest's alternative scene in the '90s, the Presidents are doing
Food Matters
FESTIVAL The 10th Annual Leavenworth Wine Tasting Festival will serve local and regional wines, gourmet food, entertainment, and more from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort nestled at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. For more details, call 509.433.1054. FRIDAY NIGHT HAPPY HOUR Toscanos Café and Wine
Sipping Out
Thursday, Aug. 18 Half-price bottle wine night for wines less than $100, Maxwell's Speakeasy, 454 St. Helens, Tacoma, 253.683.4115. Half-price wine, all night, Harmon Tap Room, 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725. Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Abby's on Broadway: A Wine Shop, 743 Broadway, Tacoma, 253.262.2902. Half-price Wine Bottle Night with
People Rule
Chaplain (Capt.) Niphon Sukuan was sworn in Nov. 7 at the Lewis Main Chapel on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Sukuan will provide religious support for the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. Sukuan is the fourth Buddhist chaplain to be sworn into the Army and
