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Doyle's Public House Where: 208 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.238.5359 When: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily Scene: Dark with plenty of wood and tile — very manly. Menu: Simple but manly with stews, sausages, subs and nuts. Drinkies: Yep. A great collection of Irish whiskey, plus a collection of beer
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A new craze is growing in popularity and appearing not only in the form of clubs, teams, and leagues; it’s becoming a regular addition to many guys’ garages. It’s slot car racing. Grown men racing intricate, expensive devices in secret clubs in Tacoma. Secret locales. Secret waiting lists. There’s no
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A new craze is growing in popularity and appearing not only in the form of clubs, teams, and leagues; it’s becoming a regular addition to many guys’ garages. It’s slot car racing. Grown men racing intricate, expensive devices in secret clubs in Tacoma. Secret locales. Secret waiting lists. There’s no
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Thursday, Feb. 8: Singles Night, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., $10, Pairings Fine Wine & Flowers, 2914 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0838. Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10: “Page & Plant Tasting” — Page Cellar’s wine tasting and hopefully a little Led Zeppelin, Feb. 9 6 p.m., Feb. 10 4 p.m., $10,
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Thursday, Feb. 8: Singles Night, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., $10, Pairings Fine Wine & Flowers, 2914 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0838. Friday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 10: “Page & Plant Tasting” — Page Cellar’s wine tasting and hopefully a little Led Zeppelin, Feb. 9 6 p.m., Feb. 10 4 p.m., $10,
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ALTEZZO: On the 26th floor of the Sheraton-Tacoma Hotel sits one of Tacoma’s top restaurants. Low lighting, awesome views and excellent Italian cuisine. Arrive early and loosen up in the hip Vertigo Lounge. 1320 Broadway Plaza, 253.591.4155. BRIX 25: We loved the fact that when we sat down at our
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ALTEZZO: On the 26th floor of the Sheraton-Tacoma Hotel sits one of Tacoma’s top restaurants. Low lighting, awesome views and excellent Italian cuisine. Arrive early and loosen up in the hip Vertigo Lounge. 1320 Broadway Plaza, 253.591.4155. BRIX 25: We loved the fact that when we sat down at our
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Wandering through University Place, I stumbled into Cake Apparel and Home. What’s super fun about Cake is there’s something for everybody, from the posh to the pauper. On one wall, I saw a series of white pottery that looked plucked from the pages of Metropolitan home. Flower petals
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Rocky and Coco’s-a-go go Saunter on in this weekend to Rocky and Coco’s and get fabulous deals on fabulous clothes: select items will be marked down 30 to 75 percent with an additional 10 percent off being offered. Can you say, wheeee? [Rocky and Coco’s, 750 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma,
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Thursday FUNKY JAZZ the schematics When novice listeners think of jazz they often think of the two most popular forms: the avant-garde sounds of Coltrane and Monk or the elevator smooth sounds of Kenny G and Grover Washington Jr. But in reality jazz has as many categories as rock music. In
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Thursday FUNKY JAZZ the schematics When novice listeners think of jazz they often think of the two most popular forms: the avant-garde sounds of Coltrane and Monk or the elevator smooth sounds of Kenny G and Grover Washington Jr. But in reality jazz has as many categories as rock music. In addition
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Leave that box of chocolates to Forrest Gump to give out for Valentine’s Day — He was a simpleton, and you’re not. Being the savvy T-town shopper you are, you know the best ways to give that most decadent of treats synonymous with love. Or maybe you don’t,
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The lovely and talented singer/songwriter and pianist Jana Losey from New York will make three appearances in Tacoma this week as part of her West Coast tour in support of her new album, Bittersweet. Losey and her accompanist Melanie Peters will make their first stop at Buzzard's CDs & Video
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The lovely and talented singer/songwriter and pianist Jana Losey from New York will make three appearances in Tacoma this week as part of her West Coast tour in support of her new album, Bittersweet. Losey and her accompanist Melanie Peters will make their first stop at Buzzard's CDs & Video
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Smooth operation of Air Force medical units and facilities requires a blend of healthcare professionals, each with their own specialty, to seamlessly collaborate in order to deliver optimal care for their patients. The same rules apply during Air Force Reserve weekends, but even more so as time doesn't exactly play in
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The International Blues Challenge hosted in Memphis, Tenn., is a - you guessed it - international competition where blues bands and solo/duo acts compete for a variety of prizes and recognition in the music industry. In its 30th year, competition will take place Jan. 21-25 -
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This Wednesday is Valentine's Day, the most romantic and stressful time of year for men. Poor guys. I don't envy you. This is the day you dread all year — trying to figure out what to do, what not to say, how to dress, and where to go. So here
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This Wednesday is Valentine's Day, the most romantic and stressful time of year for men. Poor guys. I don't envy you. This is the day you dread all year — trying to figure out what to do, what not to say, how to dress, and where to go. So here
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Mild-mannered Boeing employee by day, poster child for vampire-with-attitude look by night, Theresa Wiles shows her attitude with clothes and accessories almost exclusively from Hot Topic. The boots are an exception, coming from Broadway in Seattle, while the piercing came from a spot a little closer to home, a shop
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Hanging at the South Hill Mall with a couple of my friends, I witnessed the most ridiculous minidress. Maybe it was the dreadful polka dots or the big puffy shoulders, but it was hideous. The girl wore a pair of fishnet leggings and flat ballerina shoes with the minidress. Did
