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There are few people the Tacoma Public Library could have taped for a series of workshops focusing on the art and business of hip-hop than Quincy Henry, better known behind the mic as Q-Dot. A local entertainer and event producer with a full resume of impressive feats, Q-Dot continues his
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Summer time is the time for music festivals; the communal vibes fueled by attendees who are gathered for a singular, unifying purpose: to celebrate, to enjoy great live performances, and in the case of the annual Dustoff Music Festival, to support a wholesome cause focused on military veterans. Originally established in
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The Army could add to its record retention numbers by providing more incentive for soldiers to stay on duty, the service's top enlisted leader said last Wednesday. The Army has been testing a pilot program for academic credentialing at Fort Hood, Texas, and plans to extend the program to several major
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Whether your goal is to transition out of the military in three months or three years, it's never too early to start planning your next endeavor. The experiences and resources provided while in the service create many opportunities, from entrepreneurship to attaining a degree from an accredited university, the world
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Mold remediation, pet fees and basic allowance for housing were the main topics discussed at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord housing town hall hosted by Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, I Corps commanding general and Col. Nicole Lucas, JBLM Garrison commander at Carey Theater last week. The forum was a follow-up to the
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The newly created Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program allows IRR Soldiers and their families to maintain a connection to the military community through an affiliation with the local reserve-component unit that is closest to their home. The new program provides National Guard Soldiers and their families
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When summer begins to heat up, try something new and head to Anderson Island to cool off in an old-fashioned swimming hole. Getting there is half the fun with a 30-minute ferry ride across the Puget Sound. At the end of Union St., in the town of Steilacoom, sits the ferry
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Gina Belliveau. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm. Free. Tacoma
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The Russell Landing Marina on American Lake honors the service and memory of Admiral James Russell. Growing up on the lake where he learned to sail, Russell never forgot its importance in his life. After a 40-year career in the Navy -- culminating in his serving as Commander-in-Chief of the North
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Old Town Music Society Tacoma - Old Town. Dick Hensold. All Ages. 7 pm. $6-$12. O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Oly Songwriter Circle. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open
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It's summertime, which means there are great festivals to attend. One of the biggest and best in the Puget Sound region is the Lakewood SummerFEST. Situated in the city's Fort Steilacoom Park, this summer extravaganza hosted nearly 45,000 in 2018, and it is poised to surpass that number this year. Kicking off
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Jam Benefit Show. 9 pm. 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.
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Everything needs a day. Or a month. Even children's dental health. Luckily, the Pierce County Dental Society is all over it - and has been for some time. As part of the overarching Dental Health Month, Saturday the Pierce County Dental Society will put on its 21st annual Children's Dental
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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 Band. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. The Understory. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Amanda Mannila, Jen L. All Ages. 5 pm. $5. Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. The Garth Reeves Band. All Ages. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Tacoma - Downtown. Changing Reins Comedy Benefit. 5 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Micaela Cooley. All Ages. 7 pm. Rabbitfoot Duo. All Ages. 8 pm. Rusty Cleavers. All Ages. 9 pm. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Song Circle. All Ages. 7 pm. $2 suggested donation. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Jackie Stephen Rogers All Star Jam Fundraiser, featuring artists from
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Dick Hensold. All Ages. 8 pm. $8-$12. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown.
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It's time to celebrate the Independent spirit of America July 4, 2019. Click the link below to view the Freedom Fest program. Click here to view our interactive 2019 Freedom Fest issue.
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Fiction has long been dominated by stories of charlatans -- charismatic or otherwise -- who blow into people's lives and attempt to fleece them of anything that isn't tied down. It's a trope that's persisted as well as it has for very clear reasons, the main of which being that
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ANNOUNCER: Dutch and Jackie cruised down to the side of Center Street that you half expect to find not much in the way of culinary discoveries, but you'd be wrong. At NW Lumpia, a husband and wife team are creating delectable, handmade, FRESH lumpias each day. Some featuring family recipes
