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ROCKARAOKE In the early ‘70s, a Japanese musician by the name of Daisuke Inoue invented the first ever Karaoke machine. The name Karaoke comes from a combination of the word Kara-meaning empty and Okesutora- meaning orchestra. However, even Daisuke’s Sadist ass couldn’t have fathomed what happens every Monday night at Jazzbones.
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Art is important in Lakewood — and we’re not just talking about murals painted on bikini barista stands. No, Lakewood takes its culture seriously, which is why the Friends Gallery at the Lakewood Library exists. Today, the first day of December, the “Celebrate the Fish” exhibit will kick off, featuring
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1. Muckleshoot Casino hosts L80’s Night (get it?) featuring That ‘80s Show Impersonator Variety Show beginning at 9:30 p.m. 2. Artist Jen Elek spends the day in the Museum of Glass' Hot Shop beginning at 10 a.m. 3. Nicholas Nyland’s show at mineral consists of one ambitious three-dimensional work and about a
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MEMORIAL DAY For details on Memorial Day ceremonies in the South Sound, check out the Memorial Day Command Center. 9TH NORTHWEST BIENNIAL The 9th Northwest Biennial at Tacoma Art Museum is one of the more impressive biennials they’ve had, with a wide range of very intriguing art. The show closes today. Read the
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In our post-Ziggy Stardust age, when chicks sport racing stripes and dudes don kilts, when even real men know from microdermabrasion and real women from drill bits, cocktails are one of the last clear markers of gender in America. Guys still balk at the coy fruit gals still gravitate toward
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In our post-Ziggy Stardust age, when chicks sport racing stripes and dudes don kilts, when even real men know from microdermabrasion and real women from drill bits, cocktails are one of the last clear markers of gender in America. Guys still balk at the coy fruit gals still gravitate toward
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Pasta Mania Has Harmon Brewery lost its noodle? Who cares? Every Tuesday the Harmon offers all you can eat pasta all day. Pop in for lunch, drop $9.95 for the pasta dish, come back for dinner and eat pasta for free. The pasta dish changes every Thursday. [Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, 1938
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Pasta Mania Has Harmon Brewery lost its noodle? Who cares? Every Tuesday the Harmon offers all you can eat pasta all day. Pop in for lunch, drop $9.95 for the pasta dish, come back for dinner and eat pasta for free. The pasta dish changes every Thursday. [Harmon Brewery & Restaurant, 1938
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One recent blustery night, suffering from my second cold of the season but feeling like I was coughing up bird feathers and had become the first North American victim of the bird flu pandemic, I grabbed GQ Tony and Head For Numbers to test out this new proverb: “Drink a
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One recent blustery night, suffering from my second cold of the season but feeling like I was coughing up bird feathers and had become the first North American victim of the bird flu pandemic, I grabbed GQ Tony and Head For Numbers to test out this new proverb: “Drink a
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Masa first peek After Monday night’s grand opening, I can say one thing for sure: Masa es mi casa. This traditional Mexican restaurant, the second venture for the proprietors of Asado, served up muy especial mojitos and margaritas. The nachordinary starter came with a delectable bean puree. The potato and chorizo tacos
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Masa first peek After Monday night’s grand opening, I can say one thing for sure: Masa es mi casa. This traditional Mexican restaurant, the second venture for the proprietors of Asado, served up muy especial mojitos and margaritas. The nachordinary starter came with a delectable bean puree. The potato and chorizo
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But stocks attempted a turnaround late in the session and managed to cut their losses. The ISM report is only one report, said Michelle Clayman, chief investment officer at New Amsterdam Partners, suggesting the initial reaction may have been overblown. And while growth is undoubtedly slowing, she said the economy
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But stocks attempted a turnaround late in the session and managed to cut their losses. The ISM report is only one report, said Michelle Clayman, chief investment officer at New Amsterdam Partners, suggesting the initial reaction may have been overblown. And while growth is undoubtedly slowing, she said the economy
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If the lines at the mall, heightened traffic, and irritating jingles aren’t driving you up a wall, well then, with patience like yours, you should consider teaching in a public school. But if, like the rest of the world, you’re starting to feel the holiday season taking its toll, treat
