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You have to hand it to Electrisad for giving themselves a name that encapsulates what they're about better than I ever could. The Phoenix, Arizona, band makes music that's perfect for swooning young lovers. Simple synths and gentle melodies weave in and around the cooing vocals. When things rise above
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW Amina Figarova Seattle. Sept. 16-17 7:30 pm. $22.50 (Jazz Alley, jazzalley.com) Earl Klugh Seattle.
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There's a dope show at The Artesian Park & Commons Friday night. Afrok and guests will drop lyrics as part of the Oly Park Days series. This week features some live singing and performances mostly from amateur artists, but included in the lineup of talent will be the aforementioned, award-winning
Schools
While parents still rejoice because the kids are back in school, the tragedy of 74 school shootings in less than a two-year period has elevated concerns about school safety. However parents should rest assured that school districts in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area are taking the threat of an active
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They say good things come in threes. Bandolier, People Under The Sun and The Echo Echo Echoes, are all celebrating a record release, a trifecta of "Hell yeah!" for Tacoma. But if you've seen your share of these bands, and think you'll just pick up their album online or at
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The "NW Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibit" at American Art Company is always loaded with beauty. This, the 12th annual installation, is no exception. Not only is almost every quilt on display of the highest quality, the manner in which they are displayed is excellent as quilts are
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The "NW Contemporary Art Quilt Exhibit" at American Art Company is always loaded with beauty. This, the 12th annual installation, is no exception. Not only is almost every quilt on display of the highest quality, the manner in which they are displayed is excellent as quilts are grouped by color
News Front
Airmen and Soldiers competed to see who had the best battlefield-ready team during the Cascade Challenge at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Aug. 19. The Cascade Challenge is a vigorous three-day competition created to test the skills of tactical air control party and Army Special Forces members. The competition challenges the
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Gabriel Rutledge. 8 pm. $15. The Ram Restaurant and Brewery Tacoma. Geeks Who Drink pub quiz. 8:30 pm. NC. Narrows Brewing Company Tacoma -
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BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Stephanie Anne Johnson, James Redfern, Chebon Tiger, Robin Moxey. 8 pm. $10. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Gabriel Rutledge. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS Morso Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Americana Music Series, featuring Willie Nile, Michael O'Neill. 8 pm. $25. DJ/ELECTRONIC
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Chehalis. That Irish Guy. All Ages. 8 pm. $6. COMEDY/GAMES Dave's of Milton Milton. Comedy Night, featuring Dwight Slade, JR Berand, Abbey Drake. 8 pm. $10. Jake's on 4th Olympia - Downtown. Drag Show. pm. Rhythm and Rye Olympia - Downtown. Fabulous Frenzy Burlesque.
