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Lately I’ve been noticing a nightlife epidemic that’s starting to give me some wrinkles on my forehead because I’m worried. Establishments that once carried just beer and wine have added hard alcohol to their lineup. Don’t get me wrong, I have a complete understanding that hard alcohol secures egregious amounts of the
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Tacnology Entertainment is a four-man, hip-hop group consisting of Sleezie, Bounce, CoopDavilleone and Shadow. If ya pay attention to 253 hip-hop, then you definitely have seen, heard or met Bounce. I believe I met Bounce just over five years ago. He was $krilla's hype-man. If you are a 253 hip-hop
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Last week I told you about Capital Playhouse’s current production of Side Show, a story about a set of conjoined twins who find themselves on the freak show circuit only to be discovered and brought to national attention. It’s a nice little show that has a depth of talent that
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Last week I told you about Capital Playhouse’s current production of Side Show, a story about a set of conjoined twins who find themselves on the freak show circuit only to be discovered and brought to national attention. It’s a nice little show that has a depth of talent that
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If you’re bored by the art of Donald Judd and Richard Serra — and Carl Andre and Agnes Martin and Robert Ryman, and even Hans Hoffman — and especially if you don’t even know or care who these artists are, then don’t bother to visit the Cory Ryman show at
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If you’re bored by the art of Donald Judd and Richard Serra — and Carl Andre and Agnes Martin and Robert Ryman, and even Hans Hoffman — and especially if you don’t even know or care who these artists are, then don’t bother to visit the Cory Ryman show at
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There is nothing worse than an afternoon spent at the mall attempting to add to your unique look. Being smacked with shopping bags and carts with children screaming, trying to break free from their plastic leashes, and realizing you are buying the same thing that 20 other people have in
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There is nothing worse than an afternoon spent at the mall attempting to add to your unique look. Being smacked with shopping bags and carts with children screaming, trying to break free from their plastic leashes, and realizing you are buying the same thing that 20 other people have in
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To the casual visitor, life in China feels intense — not relaxed by any stretch of the imagination. Taxis and cars drive at erratic rates. Smog pours from smokestacks positioned next to architecturally stunning skyscrapers. Millions of people occupy every nook and cranny. The Man tries to hold you down
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To the casual visitor, life in China feels intense — not relaxed by any stretch of the imagination. Taxis and cars drive at erratic rates. Smog pours from smokestacks positioned next to architecturally stunning skyscrapers. Millions of people occupy every nook and cranny. The Man tries to hold you down
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>>> Friday, March 22 Horace Pickett As a rule, I'm generally all for any puns involving "Monster Mash" singer Bobby "Boris" Pickett. Nailed it, Horace Pickett! As if its awesome name wasn't enough, the band actually does well at evoking the cheesy party vibe of "Monster Mash." Though the band claims that
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The 2nd Annual Museum of Glass Slider Cook-Off is just around the corner. With nine local restaurants bringing creativity to the table to compete for the title of best slider, attendees will taste their way through the competition, dance to Daryl & the Diptones, and enjoy games and live glassblowing
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Two unique powerhouse jazz bands, the Caribbean Jazz Project and the Afro Bop Alliance Big Band, have joined forces to create a one-of-a kind ensemble. Caribbean Jazz Project (CJP) has 15 years of stunning Afro-Caribbean beats and jazz proficiency under their belt including a Grammy Award and two Grammy nominations.
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Two unique powerhouse jazz bands, the Caribbean Jazz Project and the Afro Bop Alliance Big Band, have joined forces to create a one-of-a kind ensemble. Caribbean Jazz Project (CJP) has 15 years of stunning Afro-Caribbean beats and jazz proficiency under their belt including a Grammy Award and two Grammy nominations.
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It's hard to seriously consider Jill Neal's pictures art. As printed images on coffee cups and greeting cards and wine labels and tote bags they are witty, joyful, delightful, inventive and just a heck of a lot of fun. But serious art they're not. In celebration of International Women's Month B2
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It was an evening of remembrance, community, and camaraderie at Tacoma Community College's (TCC) 3rd Annual Veteran's Recognition Ceremony on Feb. 21. Sponsored by the TCC Veteran's Club, in partnership with Student Life and Activities, and CASA/MESA, the event brought together veterans enrolled at TCC and their families and friends, along
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On any night of the week, one can meander past the main bar in Olympia's China Clipper Club Cafe, to the back room where a disco ball, stage, stellar PA system, extensive song list, savvy DJ and lively, often tipsy, crowd scribbles on tiny, colorful paper then waits ... for
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A high percentage of the 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade is female Soldiers. Brigade Commander Col. Daniel Soller sees firsthand how valuable women are to the mission. "They bring a whole different perspective," he said. To recognize and celebrate women in service the 201st BfSB partnered with I
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Ross and Michaela Potter know they have plenty of opportunities waiting for them when they leave the Army later this year. Michaela, a specialist and EMT-certified combat medic with experience working in the private sector as a first responder, could probably land a job as a technician