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While their dance-rock may not be the most groundbreaking thing in the 2014 music landscape, Mirrorgloss are utterly unique and entirely welcome to Tacoma's currently hibernating scene. Not only do they bring dance to the indie scene, but - and this must be said - they are led by two
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Our story, today, in two acts. Act one: Rev. Adam McKinney is terrified to talk to Ira Glass. Act two: Ira Glass proves to be an utterly professional and delightful person, just like you would imagine if you weren't tasked to interview him. I've had to interview a
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Our story, today, in two acts. Act one: Rev. Adam McKinney is terrified to talk to Ira Glass. Act two: Ira Glass proves to be an utterly professional and delightful person, just like you would imagine if you weren't tasked to interview him. I've had to interview a lot of people
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Friday will see the confluence between small businesses and indie music performances in a moment of synergy that won't rub you the wrong way. Dubbed the Downtown Music Crawl, the event will feature three downtown businesses showcasing three brief, consecutive concerts. Starting at Anthem Coffee & Tea, moving on to
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I wonder what Bay Area punkers Venkman would think of the impending Ghostbusters 3. Something tells me that they would be none too happy. Named after Bill Murray's iconic, sardonic Peter Venkman character - and populated by members with names like Air Bud and Hot Pants - something tells me
Viva South Sound
The 502 Downtown in Tacoma offers a fresh, night away from the raucous hormonally challenged roughians. The downtown lounge hosts DJs Saturday nights, aimed at a 25 and older crowd - although age is certainly not the only factor with meat-heads who like to ruin a good time. This Saturday, the
Food Matters
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET It's here! It's here! Farmers Market season in Tacoma has finally arrived with two outdoor markets kicking off their season this week. Broadway Farmers Market (Ninth and Broadway) launches Thursday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the 6th Ave Farmers Market (Sixth and Pine) begins
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The band was jamming in the studio that's situated to accommodate both musicians and fans. Around 40 people were there, some in suits, some with piercings and tattoos, all with toes tapping or heads banging. Behind a large window, an audio engineer sat in his recording studio, and in front
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Captain Algebra is fast becoming one of my favorite heavy bands. They have this certain stoner/doom quality that makes me think of Bacchus or Red Fang. There's also this punk rock vibe that makes me think of my younger years, which seems appropriate given the boys rocking in this band
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A bittersweet homecoming will soon take place at Joint Base Lewis-McChord when an airman finally returns after decades of missing in action. In 1969, the Phantom fighter-bomber of Air Force Capt. Douglas Ferguson, a 24-year-old Tacoma native, took a direct hit from ground fire while on its third bombing pass over
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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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It ain't easy being green, which means that committed folks such as the Tacoma Green Drinks contingent are worth their weight in gold. Over the past five years or so, this Mother Earth loving group has gathered every month at a local watering hole to talk sustainability, conservation and the
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Kathy Kallick Band. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Friday Night Blues Theater, with The Rafael Tranquilino Band. 8 pm. $5. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian James Scott. 8:30 pm. $15.
