Focus
(446th AW PA) - Still in high school when the conflict in Iraq began, two Reservists fulfilled their quest to serve their country as that conflict ended. Senior Airmen Dylan Congrove and Marcello Yamaguchi, medical technicians with the 446th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, just returned from serving four months in Kuwait. They
Focus
Air Force Reservist Ronald Lagman has a great amount of pride for his Filipino heritage. In a matter of months, the rest of the Puget Sound will get a chance to see that pride played out on the big screen. Lagman, a staff sergeant with the 446th Aerospace Medicine Squadron at McChord
Focus
With an active group of more than 150 community partners, the McChord Field Air Force Association chapter already has a strong presence in the local military community. The chapter hopes to continue to build on all its support programs in 2012. New president Bill Striegel took the helm in Oct. 2011, and
Music
JEREMY JAY >>> Friday, Jan. 27 A streak of romanticism is splashed broadly across the music of Jeremy Jay. Though largely influenced by the suave synth-pop of acts like Spandau Ballet, Jay's music is far from the detached cool that has come to be associated with the genre. Rather, Jay seems to
Cup Check
Even though CBS Sports, the Huffington Post and the Penn State student news website Onward State jumped the gun just a wee-bit on breaking the news, it's now very official. Legendary college football coach Joe Paterno died last weekend from complications related to his treatment for lung cancer. Paterno was 85.
Stage
Neil Simon has been called the "world's most successful playwright," and he has the Academy Award and Tony nominations to back it up. Whether dramatic or comedic, Simon's writing strikes a chord with people everywhere. To the delight of its audience, Tacoma Little Theatre is currently running Simon's California Suite. Set
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Neil Simon has been called the "world's most successful playwright," and he has the Academy Award and Tony nominations to back it up. Whether dramatic or comedic, Simon's writing strikes a chord with people everywhere. To the delight of its audience, Tacoma Little Theatre is currently running Simon's
Arts
New York is the Big Apple. Seattle is the Emerald City. Tacoma? The City of Destiny. A group of ambitious Tacoma residents are taking this epic moniker seriously. Welcome to Camp 6, an organized collaborative movement promoting the merchants, culture and style that make Tacoma what it is. Fashion designer JD
Reviews
Marrow Kitchen Bar Where: 2717 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, marrowtacoma.com, 253.267.5299Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.Cuisine: New American, uncommon proteins, vegetarian dishes; small plates, full entrees, house-made desserts. Discounted select food items during happy hour 4-6 p.m.Scene: Casual dining. 21 and over only. Full-sleeve tattooed and pierced
PROMO
The Weekly Volcano invites you to the 2012 Best of Olympia Party at The 4th Avenue Tavern Thursday, Feb. 16. We'll announce the winners of our Best of Olympia 2012 issue as you toss back $2 Oly drafts and rock out. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVENTThursday, Feb. 16, 6
Nightlife It List
Beginning at 9 p.m. and going until last call, the real appeal of Puget Sound Pizza's karaoke is its inimitable host, the Reverend Colin. A tall, bearded man who always sports a utilikilt, Rev. Colin possesses a wealth of oddball musical knowledge and a
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE FRIDAY 10 AM Bassnectar Seattle May
Military Resources
On an ever-growing military installation, it's important to look to the future. But it can be just as important to turn around and remember the past. The new Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Works Cultural Resources website is expected to help with that. After more than a year in the works,