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Alvin Carey's life story would make for a wonderful movie. Born in Lycippus, Pennsylvania, a year before the construction of Camp Lewis in 1917, he grew up in nearby Laughlintown. The writers of the script of his life would point out that Carey was reserved, fond of reading and enjoyed an activity
Music
One of my favorite indie rock bands of the late 2000s appealed to me through their stylish ransacking of foppish opulence and their studied desire to challenge listeners. This band is called Wild Beats, and their first album, Limbo, Panto, was upper-crust poshness rendered grotesque, aided in heavy part by vocalists
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Person(s): Ben Toombs and Marisa Mezs Place: My super-duper MacBook fantastico Thing: A local blog worth taking a gander at Called: Clearance Cuisine Found at: Clearancecuisine.com If you can't find it online: I feel sorry for you You remind me of: My mom Who says: She's "calling" a website When she goes: Online Old people: Are funny Except: When they're
Nightlife It List
The best bars are named after ex-wives. Or defunct rock bands. Or candy. Yep, candy. That's why we knew The Red Hot in Tacoma was destined to be a classic. How could a place known for its beer and hot dog selection not bring the noise? Especially on Tuesday's, when
Nightlife It List
Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza has more than one location. But does that mean it's a chain restaurant, catering to the lowest common denominator of food consumers? Hell no. Farrelli's may have more than one location, but its quality is far superior to any of those competing pizza makers - if
Scene It
Lakefair gets a bum rap from Olympia's hip elite. They ask, Why go to Lakefair? they ask. So I can deal with cruddy rides, overpriced food and lowlife town folk? Fat chance. I'd rather sit here in the bar pretending to read my Nabokov, thank you very much. Normally I'd disagree
Arts
Thurston County is all about "handcrafted" experiences and a DIY approach to ... well, just about everything. Shipwreck Beads knows all about that "handcrafted" approach, and the family-owned business will embrace it in all its glory at their upcoming, bi-annual Artisan Market Saturday. "This is a community-based event," said Kelsy Vincent,
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Sprinker Recreation Center is a Tacoma area staple. Opened in 1976, it has been the go-to birthday party venue, as well as the ideal training destination for Olympic gold medalist hopefuls. The center features basketball and tennis courts (indoor and outdoor), an ice rink, softball and baseball fields, a climbing
Sipping Out
Thursday, July 21 Duckhorn Vineyards tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., complimentary, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Half-price bottle wine night for wines less than $100, Maxwell's Speakeasy, 454 St. Helens, Tacoma, 253.683.4115. Half-price wine, all night, Harmon Tap Room, 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725. $3 Thursdays: $3 beer, $3 wells, $3
South Sound Cinema
One of Tacoma's best new traditions for its summer months is the arrival of the Destiny City Film Festival. Coming at the end of August, the Destiny City Film Festival (DCFF) helps to usher in the period of the year when we get to enjoy cooler temperatures and, by and
Food Matters
NEW The Matador (721 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) has added a grilled watermelon salad to its menu. GET ON IT Pho 701 Bistro & Bar (701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) will serve live crawfish through Sunday. WINE FLIGHT Pour at Four (3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma) will serve barbecue goods with pairing wines from 5:30-9:30 p.m. July
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A dying farmer in Thailand is watched over by family members and a caregiver in a home with walls open to the jungle. He receives visits from his dead wife and son, who are as real as anyone else at his bedside. He visits an enchanted cave
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. Double Barrs. All Ages. 10:30 am. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Olympia. Blue Ribbon Tea Company. All Ages. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Dave Randel. All Ages. 6 pm. Josiah & Sam Bogle. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester. Billy Mac. 9 pm. NC. Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. James King & The Southsiders. 8 pm. $7. Stonegate
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Jeff Ross. All Ages. 6 pm. James Coates. All Ages. 8 pm. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Jeff Ross. All Ages. 6 pm. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances are available.
Veterans
In December 1991, on the Fort Lewis main parade field, the Army bade farewell to one of its most decorated combat divisions, the 9th Infantry Old Reliables. The ceremony on Watkins Field marked not only the end of the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, but the
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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. 8 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Mark Dufresne. 7 pm. NC. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. The Rod Cook Band. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Beer Pong. 9 pm. $15 for 2 person team. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tacoma Farmers Market - 6th Ave. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Dave Hannon Band. All Ages. 3 pm. NC. O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Kent Station Plaza Kent. Kent Summer Concerts: Reilly & Maloney. All Ages. Noon to 1 pm. NC. Olympic Club Hotel
