Music
One of the first vinyl LPs I ever purchased - back when I was in the habit of grazing through the discount bins and picking up anything that looked vaguely familiar from years listening to classic rock - was Singles - 45's and Under by Squeeze. It's a near-perfect collection
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Student, YMCA exercise instructor, and Biella by Ruth Michelle Day Spa & Salon retail and sales manager Alissa Mayzak knew she wanted a special look for the launch event that presented the grand reopening of the salon formerly known as Avanti Salon and Spa. She had in mind the idea of
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Hello! hello, cupcake hello, cupcake, the much anticipated cupcake shop between BKB & Company gallery and South Sound Running in downtown Tacoma will have a pre-opening event Thursday, Aug. 30, followed by a grand opening celebration this weekend. Julie Bennett, owner of neighboring urbanXchange, was lucky enough to sample their delicious lemon,
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 New Mastersounds, The Nth Power Seattle. Sept. 23 9 pm. $15-$20 (Nectar Lounge,
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There are a lot of appointments that veterans attend where children are not permitted. However, for the last three years, those being seen at the American Lake Veterans Hospital campus had the ability to leave their children at a child care facility onsite. The American Lake facility opened in September 2011
Food Matters
CROWN BAR If you think Charlie McManus and Jacqueline Plattner, you think the re-opening of Primo Grill on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue. But, their neighborhood pub is still very special ... with specials. The Crown Bar (2705 Sixth Ave., Tacoma) offers smoky wines for $5 on Tuesday, Wednesday night Burgerama (burger and
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The Zags are a prime example of the kind of devotees that worship at the feet of the perfect pop song. It's not surprising that the band, hailing fro Portland, has received so many comparisons to Squeeze, though they've only been around for a little over a year. In that
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A few years ago, I was tasked with going to the Tacoma Dome to review a live production of the hipster kids' show, Yo Gabba Gabba!. Even though I was given two tickets, I couldn't convince any of my friends to come with. There I was, a grown man, in
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As a founding member of Barleywine Revue and a member of Rusty Cleavers, Forest Beutel has had his share of carrying the torch for old-fashioned folk and bluegrass in Tacoma. Armed with a banjo and a harmonica, Beutel is releasing his debut solo album, If You Label Me, You Negate
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If you're looking for some funk, jazz, soul, reggae, roots and foundational hip-hop to pair with your drink, you gottsta check out the award-winning DJ Slimrock's throwback night at The BroHo. Every third Thursday, Slimrock showcases the gems he's dug out of crates. You see, Slimrock
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If you're looking for some funk, jazz, soul, reggae, roots and foundational hip-hop to pair with your drink, you gottsta check out the award-winning DJ Slimrock's throwback night at The BroHo. Every third Thursday, Slimrock showcases the gems he's dug out of crates. You see, Slimrock is constantly scouring through
Kids
The 2nd annual Salmon Run and Bake brought fish and fun for all ages to Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 13. The event featured live music, a salmon bake, a 5K and 12K chip-timed race and a half-mile fun run for kids. All of the kid's fun-run participants received a participation medal. Capt.
