Music
There have been a lot of new artists to emerge this year. Many of these artists belong to two hip-hop families/crews - the Gonzo Family and Blue Nose Music Group. Both camps have been extremely active, releasing songs and albums and doing lots of shows all over the state. The Gonzo
Travel
"Shanghaiing," or kidnapping people and forcing them into servitude, is an undeniable part of Portland's past. Between 1850 and 1941, thousands of people were shanghaied while patronizing saloons, brothels and gambling dens along Portland's waterfront district. They were tricked, drugged and imprisoned in underground "shanghai tunnels" until they could be
Features
Person: David Williams Place: Market Street Coffee (1122 Market St., Tacoma) Located next to: Smooth & Juicy Associated with: Embellish Multi-Space Salon They all totally want you to: GO LOCAL As do: I Especially when: There's free shit Like: Drip coffee samples At: Market Street Coffee Every damn: Day Who doesn't love: Free shit? I know: I do! David Williams' mother, Linda
Ragnet
In every issue of this fine rag my hack team of wannabe journalists and I tackle some of the most laughable criminal acts that have recently happened in our area. Then - if we're doing our job - we write about those crimes in a way that makes you chuckle,
News
Ed Shannon was introduced to the game of golf while growing up in Providence, Rhode Island. "I played a bit as a caddy," he said. Enlisting in the Army in 1963, he went on to serve in aviation logistics to include being an aircraft maintenance officer and test pilot for both
Features
I stepped out onto my porch on a grey morning and felt that chill. You know the one, the first of the season that tells you that autumn has finally arrived. I turned quick on my heels and immediately began to snag the scarves and hats that I'll be donning
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Hidden in the corner of the Old Post Office building in downtown Tacoma, En Rama serves up creative seasonal cocktails to anyone able to find their way here despite the absence of any signage. With the help of their smartphones, Dutch and Jackie pull up a stool this week
Scene It
A sad, yet triumphant memory: I went to Disneyland when I was 6 years old. It's a common conundrum to figure out at what age it is best to take a child on their one-and-only trip to Disneyland. Too old and they don't enjoy the whimsy of the park; too
Food Matters
30TH ANNIVERSARY Salty's at Redondo Beach celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free slice of its signature white chocolate mousse cake for those who wish them a "happy birthday" through Dec. 2. WINE TASTE AND SALE Toscanos Café & Wine Bar (437 29th St. NE, Puyallup) hosts "Sip, Socialize & Shop," an open
Sipping Out
Thursday, Nov. 17 Wines For Thanksgiving tasting, 5:30-8 p.m., complimentary, Pour at Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., $1 a taste, Stina's Cellars, 9316 Lakeview Ave. SW, Suite B,
Advice Goddess
QUESTION: For 10 years, this woman and I have had a hot-and-cold long-distance relationship, the temperature of which she's always controlled. She's 56; I'm 46. Last year, she felt ready to try for something lasting. She couldn't afford to travel, so I paid for her flight. She stayed with me
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Through three days the Fair Trade Market, hosted by St. Leo Parish and Urban Grace Church, promises a guilt-free way to start your holiday shopping. Running Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Catholic Community Services the annual event is your chance to get in on, "baskets, ornaments, linens, musical instruments, food
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Tourism matters, damn it. We mean it. That shit is important. So important, in fact, that the Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau will celebrate the 2011 Tourism Matters Meeting + Celebrity Awards from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cheney Stadium's Summit Club. That's right. They're giving awards for
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It's not an easy feat to stand out in the buzzing colony that is the South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. There is constant activity, constant sound being emitted from frequently amazing bands, and it can sometimes blend into one collective hum. That I still fondly remember Strange
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It was mid-summer when Legend of Bigfoot returned from dormancy, and - quite simply - Tacoma's scene has been a whole lot more rockin' since. The rarest of bands - able to entertain hipsters and metal-heads alike - the LOB is on the move, playing a show this Saturday at
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Redneck Girlfriend's self-given description incorporates many utterances of stuff like "yee-haw!" and references to Yankees. The band seems to be about creating the illusion of country music - shrouding it over hard rock hearts and delivering it in a blistering fury. But for as much as the band embraces this
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First it was Mickey Avalon. This week, Jazzbones welcomes "rapper" Dirt Nasty to Tacoma, founder of the Dyslexic Speedreaders (of which Avalon and Andre Legacy were also a part of), and - more importantly - Simon fucking Rex from former MTV fame. That's right. Dirt Nasty is Simon Rex, and
News Front
Hiring Our Heroes and the Military Officers Association of America are hosting a full day Keeping a Career on the Move Military Spouse Employment Symposium at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Monday, Sept. 24, at the American Lake Conference Center. The event is free and open to all military, veteran, and
Food Matters
Amocat Café is all about you, Pacific Northwestern resident. With a goal of keeping commerce local and supporting other local businesses, owner Morgan Alexander seeks out local talent in all arenas. Drinks are provided by regional craft breweries and local wineries. The coffee is roasted right here in town. Seasonal
News Front
The final roster for the All-Army men's softball team has been set, and the players are here practicing as they go for the Army's seventh consecutive title at the Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship, Sept. 18-21, at Pensacola, Florida. Four players from Joint Base Lewis-McChord made the final roster: Sgt. 1st
