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Bainbridge Island is well known for summer tourism and activities. What it is not known for, and probably should be, is the historical and holiday fun it brings to the Northwest. Downtown Bainbridge is one of only 12 locations recognized by Washington's Trust for Historic Preservation. This distinction not only brings
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Once upon a time, shopping in Gig Harbor was primarily a thing for Ladies Who Lunched. The quaint town had antique shops, art galleries, clothing boutiques and novelties one would fully expect from a picturesque postcard town. But as the town has grown, so have the shopping opportunities. Of course,
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You don't need a mansion to celebrate the holidays in style. Whether you're at home or on the road, your small space can be big on holiday cheer. While traveling last year during the holidays, photographer Sarah Sloboda wanted to decorate the apartment where she was staying. "I got inspiration on Instagram
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The holiday season is here, and with it comes festivities all around - indeed, there's no need to limit the festivities to the weekends and evenings. The holidays are a great time to get out of the office with your co-workers of choice (and maybe a few that aren't of
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What started as a celebration of the completion of the new City Hall in Port Orchard 17 years ago, has turned into a beloved annual tradition. The building featured new chimes in its clock tower, and during the unveiling, the chimes were rung to celebrate the city's efforts to build
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With the holiday season now upon us, what better way to get into the festive spirit than to pull out those traditional carols and sing. And if you've ever wanted to take it a step further and sing Christmas carols for a good cause, then the Pike Market Senior Center &
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The holiday season kicks all of that wanting into overdrive. Drones are trending as the latest gadget du jour. They're everywhere these days. Amazon.com wants to deliver packages with them. Paparazzi are using them to get celebrity photos. And odds are that your kid wants one, too. But what are
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Tacoma and wider western Washington have a bevy of local shopping options. We have a booming Small Business Saturday scene and local shops out the wazoo. There are stores to serve every shopping need, from antiques and jewelry to running gear and beyond. But one of our greatest treasures is
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When it comes to craft breweries, the Puget Sound Region revels in an embarrassment of riches. From Olympia to Bellingham, from Gig Harbor to Kingston, dozens of boutique breweries dot the landscape. While all have their own unique signature offerings year-round, come Christmas, some brew up something special to celebrate
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As magical as gathering ‘round the tree on Christmas morning is, the weeks spent shopping beforehand can be somewhat daunting and stressful. Thankfully, venturing to downtown Olympia for this year's holiday shopping is sure to help you find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Located on lively 5th Avenue,
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Maybe you're the kind of person who spends half of Thanksgiving Day watching animal videos on YouTube. Perhaps your family needs additions to its regimen of well-loved but timeworn holiday activities. Either way, there's an animal park nearby to spice up your holiday fun with something wild. Cougar Mountain Zoo Our first
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They’re cooking Everyone knows at least one annoyingly perfect woman who not only prepares the entire Thanksgiving dinner by herself and brews her own beer but also makes Greek dishes, prepares elegant, formal dinners, and knows her way around collards and mustard greens. Well, the Martha Stewart reign of terror is
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Forget your preconceived Mariachi notions from afternoons spent at El Torito: Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano is the real deal. Natividad (Nati) Cano, an accomplished musician and arranger who has led his band of nine of the best musicians from Mexico and the US for more than 40 years,
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During the summer of 2006 I participated in a tour of Tacoma School of the Arts, or SOTA, and every classroom beckoned. I marveled at how different my teen-age life would have been if this school had existed then. Now my daughter is a SOTA student. Some days I wish
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Sporting a warm earth-tone color palette, Tessany Birster burns up a Tuesday night with carryover celebrating for her Gene Juarez Academy graduation in cosmetology. Tess’ cute blonde updated bob is styled by Marv Smith at the Hair Lounge in Federal Way (color, cut, style $200). Necklace of tan string holds cream,
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Lace has been a preferred fashion accessory for centuries. To past generations of women, it was a status symbol and a visible declaration of social standing. The delicately woven pieces have been used in place of coin and currency in some areas and even forbidden in others. Owning one yard
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Lincoln High teens gather at Go Philly after school, other shop owners pop in to say hello and grab take-out, the phone rings loudly with to go orders. This neighborhood corner sandwich shop opened last June and is doing so well the owner is already looking at opening additional locations.
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Thursday, Sept. 27: Tacoma Singles Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Saturday, Sept. 29: Organic and Biodynamic Wine Tasting, 6 p.m., $5, Pairings Wine & Bar, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.274.9463. Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Mondays:
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Nearly every Sunday I make an afternoon trip to my local Fred Meyer. Sunday dinner in my household is still a tradition, and I always try to make something new and tasty. My dear husband made a special request as I was walking out the door, “Will you pick me
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The Manium — one of the very few places in Olympia that cater to an all ages music crowd — has been shut down by inspectors for “major public-safety issues,” according to the City of Olympia. You may have heard about it. The alleged violations stem from extensive remodeling done
