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To Nancy Johnson, communications director for Metro Parks Tacoma, it makes sense for the city to “showcase” its artistic talent and arts-related resources. “Because really,” she explains, “the arts are at the center of what ‘re-sparked’ Tacoma.” So for the second time, performing and visual arts will literally take center stage
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Run, Jason, Run. The Bourne films have taken chases beyond a storytelling technique and made them into the story. Jason Bourne’s search for the secret of his identity doesn’t involve me in pulsating empathy for his dilemma, but as a MacGuffin, it’s a doozy. Some guy finds himself with a
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Rod Kimble, the hero of “Hot Rod,” is Evel Knievel on a moped. He leads a life resembling an episode of “Jackass.” Not a day passes without him attempting a harebrained stunt, and failure doesn’t discourage him because he knows in his heart that he is destined to become world
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Bratz: The Movie Before we begin, a few reminders about “Bratz: The Movie.” 1. It is inspired by a line of fashion dolls. 2. The project has been linked to Paula Abdul. I say this in an effort to manage your expectations. You will find nothing in this movie even approaching
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Ed. Note: Since food critics Jake and Jason de Paul grabbed their families and blew town for a week, the Weekly Volcano sent scribe Julie Jordan for a first bite at Capers Downtown. The boys will visit Capers in the next couple of months. In “Swingers,” John Favreau judged hookups by
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A few weeks ago, Bobble Tiki made an offhand remark about Jazzbones. This offhand remark caused a level of general hysteria that Bobble Tiki usually only stirs up after seven cocktails. Jazzbones didn’t take kindly to the remark, and frankly, many at the Weekly Volcano haven’t either. In fact, the
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In the paraphrased words of the Hold Steady, I’m kind of like Rod Stewart when he was young. I\'ve got passion, and I think that I’m sexy. And all the punks think I’m dumb. It’s true, and I’ve come to accept it. I do think I’m sexy, and for the most
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Shape gear Yeah, I bet you thought this would be another article about my ever-expanding midriff and butt, and Spanx, since I used the word “shape." Well you’re wrong: this is an article about my decreasing midriff and butt, thanks to my training with Troy Nesby at the Tacoma Center YMCA, in
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Recently I went to this big concert that Kube 93 throws called Summer Jam. It’s basically a big party where music stars come to entertain, and the price starts out at only $28. To me, that’s a pretty good price. While I was walking around in between shows I noticed
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In hindsight, my high school prom “dress” was very much like Tinky Winky’s costume on the Telletubies. I should note, first off, that I did not go to prom, as I was not asked, and I am not bitter about that fact. As it turned out, my senior prom night was
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The North End of Tacoma has its own very special aura. It has a quaint upper scale, artsy vibe with its well-built older homes and manicured lawns that seem to say, “We are successful and established here.” As if it were pre-planned by some city official, Proctor District has just
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Coffee and Rhetoric is an interactive, live talk show where the community is invited to discuss issues that affect them in a no-holds-barred environment. The discussions take place on the 4th Thursday of the month at Cutters Point Coffee shop, next door to UrbanXchange on Pacific Avenue downtown Tacoma. The
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It’s time for falling prices (but not for long!) The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the unofficial mark of the end of summer for me, is in full swing, but only until Aug. 6, at which point all the sale tags will be unceremoniously yanked off the clothing items, and the bigger numbers
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When he was in Tacoma doing estate sales, Kelly Hughes says he was “inspired by the development” that he saw here. He moved back to Seattle, but remained intrigued by happenings in the south end, and though about putting his background — broadcasting — to good use in building a
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Kill your “this one time in band camp” jokes. The Tacoma Concert Band was up to none of those “American Pie” shenanigans when they recently embarked on their tour of the French Riviera to wow the crowds with the professional sounds of the volunteer ensemble. For one, they’re too old
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On sale now Switches, The Catch Seattle. Aug. 10 (all ages) 6 pm. $8-$10 (Chop Suey, TW). Eddie Izzard Seattle. Aug. 11-12 8 pm. $50 (Seattle Repertory Theatre, 206.443.2222). Geezerfest 2007 with Blood Circus, Catbutt, Swallow, Coffin Break, Love Battery, Snow Bud & The Flower People, RC5, Green Pajamas, Valis, From The North,
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These guys evoke memories of sitting in front of the console stereo spinning 45s when I was just a wee lad. Yes, I was a music geek as early as age 5. You might know songs like “Mony Mony,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and “Crimson and Clover” as ’80s
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Friday, Aug. 3 JAZZ KVH I love it when truly gifted musicians join forces to form a band. All gifted and respected players in their own right, Northwest keyboard extraordinaire Wayne Horvitz, New York saxophonist Briggan Krauss and Vancouver, B.C., percussionist Dylan Van der Schyff have done just that for a project
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This week’s column I believe will really hit home for those of us in the hospitality industry. Strange things happen on a day-to-day basis that defy common sense and it never ceases to amaze me how clueless some people can be. I don’t mean this in a general sense because
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Last "Beauty" It\'s the last weekend for South Sound audiences to see “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast" at Tacoma Musical Playhouse. The show runs 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; Narrows Theatre, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma; $16-$23; 253-565-6867, www.tmp.org. "Twelfth Night" Works by William Shakespeare are in full steam these
