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Video Games Live is not just a concert. It's an experience. An experience to end all experiences for all nerdkind. An experience that will give every game geek in the land the chance to hear live video game music. An experience that will yank game fanatics from
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MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Have you eaten at an excellent restaurant lately? Do you think it was excellent because it tasted good, and the service was fast and friendly? Of course, those are important factors in choosing a place to have a meal out with the
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Command Sgt. Maj. Kenne Hanson assumed his new duties and responsibilities as garrison command sergeant major at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aug. 24. In a ceremony held on the grounds in front of the JBLM Headquarters building, Hanson formally stepped into his role as the base's senior enlisted
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of Defense announced Aug. 25, changes to the special leave accrual policy for service members. The DoD Instruction 1327.06, "Leave and Liberty Policy and Procedures," was reissued incorporating change five to implement the provisions of section 701 of title 10 United States Code that was revised
Family
The Week of the Bayonet & Families 2023 is a time-honored event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord that reflects on the 7th Infantry Division's lineage, enhances unit cohesion and fosters Esprit de Corps throughout the division. The event began this past Monday with a Family Fun Run. On Tuesday and Wednesday soldiers
Neighborhoods
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - Have you ever wondered about those massive mounds writhing with ants scattered across the grounds of Joint Base Lewis-McChord? Surprisingly, those mounds of ants provide a valuable service to the areas they occupy. Thatching Ants build their impressive mounds out of decaying materials on the forest floor,
Music
I have been getting lots of messages in my inbox from the team that represents L. Hammond. I honestly have never heard of this cat. I have never seen him on a local bill. I have also never heard anyone or any other artists talking about him. I do not
Arts
Video Games Live is not just a concert. It's an experience. An experience to end all experiences for all nerdkind. An experience that will give every game geek in the land the chance to hear live video game music. An experience that will yank game fanatics from joysticks Friday night
Stage
The exhibition Andy Warhol's Flowers for Tacoma at Tacoma Art Museum is a major event for Tacoma any way you look at it. We didn't get to see Andy Warhol turn the Tacoma Dome into a giant flower 30 years ago when he originally proposed it, but now we get
Stage
After watching three professional plays at Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, my wife and I traveled six hours to catch the opening night of Night Must Fall at Olympia Little Theatre. As she drove, we dialed our expectations down. Community theater, including OLT, can and should be inconsistent in quality.
Music
Despite an impressive resume and discography some critics feel Texas-born performer Jolie Holland has failed to find the audience she yielded as a member of the folk outfit The Be Good Tanyas and her early solo career. In a candid Denver Westworld article the singer joked, "I've done a good
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Peterson Brothers 1111 Where: 1111 S. 11th, Tacoma, 253.284.1111 Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. Scene: Comfortable neighborhood bar vibe. Lots of character thanks the decor that includes an understated voodoo head and a plethora of illuminated brew signs. Drinks: Full bar, beers on tap, bottle and can, usual suspects for
Liquid
Dear Zombie, I'll be brief. I need your help. Need your input. Here's the gist: I have a new drink column coming out soon. It's called Dear Drink. It's an open letter to a cocktail in the South Sound I consumed during the previous week. Expect big strange wonderful compendium of curated
Music
>>> Friday, Nov. 9 BARLEYWINE REVUE Barleywine Revue credits itself simply as a bluegrass band, but to hear it, the band somehow transforms that format into something more. Depending on whose lead vocals you get (in a very egalitarian move, the members trade off lead vocal duty,) you'll either find yourself in
Arts
Riding on the successful (sold out) wave of Night of the Living Tribute Bands, Olympia Film Society keeps the drive alive into this year's incredible lineup of screenings, events, guests and kick-ass gala that is the 29th annual Olympia Film Festival. The event runs Nov. 9-18, and while there are many
Operation Family Support
Out comes the turkey, the ham and the baked potatoes, as one local business offers a free feast for 300-plus military personnel and their families in December. South Tacoma Auto celebrates its 3rd annual holiday feast to commemorate the service of our country's military, and is inviting local military to
Focus
The ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the newly remodeled Joint Base Lewis-McChord United Service Organization (USO) Center held today - Nov. 8, on McChord Field, marks a new era for the USO of Puget Sound. First, it will be renamed The Shali Center after the late Gen. John Shalikashvili, a USO
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Tacomans must've been on their best behavior lately (aside from that whole Bieber laptop swiping - and hey, it's debatable whether that's even a bad thing,) because the Gritty City's stocking has been stuffed with one of the finest gifts ever - Katy Evans, who like the spirit of the holidays,
Health
FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Do you need help managing your prescriptions? Express Scripts, the TRICARE pharmacy contractor, has a free, easy-to-use app that can help. The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app is a secure way to stay on top of taking your medication. "The mobile app is a great tool for learning about
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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. - This Permanent Change of Station season is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the realm of relocations. Additionally, other changes are underway to enhance future moves and the overall experience for military personnel and their families. One is a revision that gives more money
