Attractions
When you think of antique stores, a few images pop into your head, none of them likely positive. The stereotype is that they're dusty, filled with old objects that seem like ancient artifacts, and they always seem to have at least one super-creepy doll hiding in there. However, times are
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Americans can ring in the 4th of July by giving back to the servicemembers who protect their independence with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card. Exchange gift cards can be sent to soldiers, airmen, sailors and marines deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait and other contingency locations to redeem through
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What part of the country is more beautiful than the Pacific Northwest? We are surrounded by a unique and exciting environment, so why not spend a night or two inside it? In Pierce County alone, there are various options for camping, and here are our top five spots to pitch
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As you know if you read my review of what I called Cannibal! the Rehearsal, it's a tragically bad idea to invite your critics eight days early when you're still putting in lights and sound equipment, your costumes aren't finished, and you still have cast members you're not
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As you know if you read my review of what I called Cannibal! the Rehearsal, it's a tragically bad idea to invite your critics eight days early when you're still putting in lights and sound equipment, your costumes aren't finished, and you still have cast members you're not going to
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When people live near a beautiful body of water like the Puget Sound, it can become a tradition of sorts to have parties on their boats. Maybe you've thought floating around on a personal vessel sounded cool, but there's just one problem: You don't actually own one. Thank goodness for
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Spanning over one-and-a-half miles of Ruston Way with food, vendor booths, live entertainment, an air show and - finally - a massive fireworks show at dark, Freedom Fair is the place to be for Independence Day. You won't want for things to do at Freedom Fair, but one area that's still
Arts
I have followed the work of Barlow Palminteri and Nathan Barnes for quite some time, and have written laudatory reviews of each separately, but never have I seen their paintings shown together or in such a huge show as in the current exhibition at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College.
Health
A diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be life-altering. Though the condition has been around for years - it used to be called traumatic neurosis or "shell shock," the spotlight has increased of late due to increased diagnoses in servicemembers returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Diagnostic
Focus
Several Soldiers peered down and into the culvert, looking for the telltale signs of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). Standing nearby, Sgt. 1st Class Ian Robb triggered a simulated IED that exploded to the side of and behind the dozen-and-a-half troops. The explosion clearly caught everyone off guard. "Culverts can be a decoy,"
Music
Drugs and music, in certain circles (and definitely among music journalists, myself included), are fairly inextricable. LSD and psychedelia will always be mentioned in the same sentence, as will whiskey and rock, and weed and reggae and pop-punk, and ecstasy and EDM. While it's perfectly fine to enjoy these forms
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Things are heating up in the South Sound, with summer officially kicking off and a bevy of outdoor events begins to loom on the horizon. For their part, Olympia is bringing back their annual Music in the Park series of concerts, lasting all summer long. Beginning in July, Music in
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I don't want to be caught gushing like a pre-teen meeting Justin Bieber, but I can think of nothing but high-decibel superlatives when trying to write about the performances of Gretchen Boyt, Rich Garrett, John Serembe and Brad Walker in Harlequin Production's Little Shop of Horrors. I remember seeing it
Operation Family Support
Air Force wife Alane Pearce has been dealing with the military for more than two decades, but in the past few years, things had changed a lot since her husband started to be away from home a lot more. "I was having a hard time balancing life and helping my son
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The United Service Organizations, or USO, hosted their annual Red, White and Blue Golf Classic at The Golf Club at Newcastle, June 16, as a celebration of the Northwest branch's 50-year anniversary, but the main focus was still supporting the troops. Becki Beach, a member of the USO, said although she
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We've already had a bunch of high-profile mixtapes and/or albums drop this year from some of the top Tacoma MC's. One in particular is getting mad spins, critical acclaim and props from heads all over Sea-Tac. I speak of Havi Blaze's solo mixtape, Purple and Gold the Balance. Havi keeps it
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The third time is always a charm. The Eastside Subchapter of the Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter (CMLC) of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) hosted its Annual Salute to the Troops, Eastside's Military Family Appreciation Day June 24 in Spanaway. The AUSA is a private, nonprofit organization that acts primarily
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It's time to celebrate the Independent spirit of America. Inside our annual Freedom Fest Guide you will find tons of information about local and regional 4th of July celebrations, get-away ideas for the long weekend, picnic suggestions and much more. It's time to celebrate! Click the link below. Click here to
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The largest Fourth of July celebration in the South Sound is on Ruston Way. Packed with food, music, an air show and fireworks, this is the place to be for big city action. Click below for the program guide. Click here to view our interactive 2016 Freedom Fair program.
