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It's the biggest thing since the Picasso show. It's Gauguin and Polynesia: An Elusive Paradise at Seattle Art Museum. If that can't make Tacomans head north for an afternoon nothing can. SAM is the only United States stop for this landmark show highlighting the complex relationship between Gauguin's work and the
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Place: Del's Feed and Farm Supply In: Puyallup Where: You can find farm stuff Could've: Sworn When they said: Feed That meant: They would FEED me I was expecting: To get fed Apparently: They only feed animals But I: Suppose You could eat: The well-fed animals I should have known from the initial waft of chicken pellets and garden materials
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Typically, you'll see a band grow and grow as the years go on, adding more elements until the product is as massive as the band's history itself. Sort of like rings in a tree. With Shotgun Kitchen, the band found a more humble sound suited them better. "I
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Typically, you'll see a band grow and grow as the years go on, adding more elements until the product is as massive as the band's history itself. Sort of like rings in a tree. With Shotgun Kitchen, the band found a more humble sound suited them better. "I really wanted to
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ANNOUNCER: The South Sound is long known for the availability of authentic Asian cuisine, and lately, traditional Mexican spots have been popping up throughout the area. The latest of these is La Oveja Negra Eatery on the east side of Tacoma. Open just Friday through Sunday, with plans to open
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When The Second City, scheduled to hit Tacoma Thursday as part of its "Laugh Out Loud" tour, bills itself as the "world's premier comedy club and school of improvisation," it's a no shit statement. The Second City REALLY IS the world's premiere comedy troupe and school of improvisation, with 50-plus
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QUESTION: I'm an Occupy girl, age 45, into eco-shamanism and planetary consciousness stuff. I've mostly dated engineers with a playful side who initially seemed open to my interests but quickly became resentful of them. My boyfriend of two years is different - easygoing and willing to expand his horizons. He
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In time for a swell 30th anniversary appearance, Annie returns to the silver screen Saturday at Olympia's Capitol Theater. But don't come looking for a 3-D reboot like some of these supposed "classics" Hollywood plans to dig up this year. (The Phantom Menace? Wow.) Instead, clear your throat, rehearse those
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In the fall of 2000, Houston's Enron Corporation claimed revenues of $101 billion. A year later, it was discovered to be worth exactly nothing, and 20,000 employees were out on their asses. The fallout cost fortunes and lives; we're living with it still. Yes, we know that. But just as the
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Sandwiched between Tacoma and Olympia beer weeks and the grand brouhaha of brew festivities, Oktoberfest, you have September. The month where the kids go back to school and the autumn season begins to set in. There are extracurricular activities to juggle, homework, and all of life's usual to-dos -- it's
Food Matters
MONDAY NIGHT SUSHI Jazzbones (2803 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) has opened its raw sushi bar at 7 p.m. Monday nights during its popular Rockaraoke live band karaoke night. BEER TASTING Understanding and tasting styles of beer with Doug Tiede, Great American Beer Festival award-winning brewer every Saturday in February from 1-2:30 p.m. at Morso
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Spar Cafe Olympia. James Coates. 8 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 County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary.
Sipping Out
Thursday, Feb. 16 Wine tasting, 3-7 p.m., Black Door Wine Company, 3906 N. 34th St., Tacoma, 206.359.0466 Tasting room RSVP only, 4-7 p.m., 21 Cellars, 2621 N. 21st St., Tacoma, 253.220.7752. Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m.,
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The hard-hitting two-hander Blackbird by David Harrower at Harlequin Productions is emotionally draining and not for everyone. It begins with shocking fury when Una (Colleen Litchfield), a 27-year-old woman, and Ray (Frank Lawler), a 55-year-old man, storm into a horribly trashed conference room in Ray's business office -- strewn with pizza
Military Life
As summer begins to wind down, back-to-school preparations become paramount in ensuring the school year starts off on the best foot possible for both parents and youth. Amidst the hustle to collect colored pencils and spiral notebooks, it's imperative that the to-do list includes items dedicated to health and wellness.
Health
FROM ARMY TIMES... Kellie Trombitas fought through surgery and two rounds of chemotherapy for 10 long, difficult months before she was declared cancer-free Dec. 21. But one thought always lingers in her mind. "I hope it never comes back," said Trombitas, the wife of Maj. Gen. Simeon Trombitas, commanding
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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest. In order to help you get the most out of your stay or visit, we present our bi-yearly guide on what to do and see. Click the link below and start your journey
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The Association of the U.S. Army is more than just the professional organization that represents the largest of the armed services; it is the conduit that brings civilians and military together to better community relations on and off an installation. "This is the best way to tear down the ‘gates' of
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Kari Binns sighted an M249 Squad Assault Weapon (SAW) on a paper target 50 meters away. She pulled the trigger and didn't stop firing until the belt of 7.62 mm ammunition ran out. At that instant, the firing line on Range 6B went silent. "Boy," a Soldier standing behind me said. "I
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BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm. Free. Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy Open Mic Night. 7:30 pm.
