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It’s a bad idea to lump all folk music into one stereotype because the performer’s personality plays such a huge role. A folk song is a snapshot of the thoughts of the songwriter. It can be a political statement, a love story, a clever play on words, a somebody-did–somebody-wrong song,
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As many readers already know, or have caught onto over the last eight months, I’ve been a little shady with you. I don’t believe I’ve lied, but I haven’t been one hundred percent truthful either. (How’s that for politician talk?) Since the beginning of ’07 my wife and I have lived
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Back to fashion education Gotta get some small humans off to school this fall but don’t know what they should wear? The SuperMall’s fashion show, set to happen August 25 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in the Great Outdoors Court, will give you some ideas and some outlet stores to
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So you wonder — as I do — how the Tacoma Art Museum will trump its community celebration, Glitter, Glisten, and Gleam, held several weeks ago. First in the equation, leave the kids at home. Next, add drag diva Sylvia O’Stayformore and DJ Vodka Twist. Add the band Lushy, performing with
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Mary’s Burger Bistro has opened at 23rd and Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma. >> Primo Grill hosts The Savory Flavors of Spain cooking class Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. The $65 fee includes recipes, instruction, lunch, wine and tax. Reserve your spot at 253.383.7000. >> Xinh Dwelley leads a
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If you were born before 1975, you most likely will remember the old Burger King jingle, “Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us, all is that we ask you let us serve it your way.” That was a simpler time, when “H.R. Pufnstuf” was on the
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At Thee Barber Shop, a guy briskly shines the shoes of the customer sitting in the chair. A seated customer nervously leafs through magazines as he waits for barber Pete Lira to squeeze him in. The barber himself, attired in his gray suit, spins a yarn about his fighting days;
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On my days off from work I head to the Tacoma Mall, and my first stop is always a little store called D.E.M.O located in front of the food court right next to Finish Line. They have all the designer brands in this store including my favorites — Apple Bottom,
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Dwell addiction I popped into Dwell, lured by the notion of a sale. Not disappointed by the sale table, I snapped up candles, lotion, a small soap dish-like thing that I think I may find better suited as a paper clip home since its sweet avian motif is well suited to
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Taco Thursday Live Blues Night. 5 pm.
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COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Theo Von. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. David Leon & Scott Losse. 8:30 pm. $15. COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. The FieldHands, Phil Royal. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. DJ/ELECTRONIC The
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Claudia Schmidt. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. BLUES Harmon Brewery and Eatery Tacoma - Downtown. Gray Sky Blues Festival Harmon Stage, with Fistful Of Dollars, The Mark Riley Trio, Maia Santell & House Blend, Jack Gaffney, Nolan Garrett. Noon to
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Butterbean, with Mike, Dean & Buck. 7 pm. NC. Johnny's Dock Restaurant and Marina Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring Kurt Lindsay. 7 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino and Brooke Lizotte Experimental Jam. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES The Hub Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Battlefield Band. All Ages. 8 pm. $15-$20. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Urban Onion Restaurant and Lounge Olympia - Downtown. Joanne Rand & Gabriel Wolfchild. 8 pm. $5-410. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All Ages. 6:30-8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Cascade Community Center JBLM-Lewis Main. Bar Bingo in Heroes Lounge. No cash prizes. 7 pm.
