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There's something new happening at the New Moon Cafe. The cafe, an Olympia institution beloved for its homemade blackberry jam, low prices and funky vibe, changes hands next week, becoming a cooperative. A team will run the place, with every member working at one or more typical restaurant jobs and taking
Arts
"No stress, only action." These words rang strong and true as Olympia Hempfest and Tacoma Cannabis Farmers Market founder Jeremy Miller and I chatted about political activism around marijuana. The comment he made was in regard to the city of Tacoma's recent decision to shut down his (and any other) market in
Music
My first exposure to Old Age took me by surprise. The opening, titular track of their latest release, Rain Won't Ever Come, begins with a ragged lead vocal surrounded on all sides by boozy oohs and la las. The track is slightly reminiscent of the Beatles' "Don't Let Me Down,"
Critics' Picks
[POP] + FRI, JULY 26 Pop aficianados Bandolier boast enough bubbly orange sunshine in their sound to propel their motor scooters sans power. A blend of dancey keyboards with the pop vocal layering of traditional songwriting from the 1960s - well, yeah, that's pretty much the story here. Pop as pop
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Get home after a long day of work, put on some sweats, grab the phone and start dialing. Sometimes there's no better course of action than calling in an order of takeout at a favorite restaurant. These 10 best takeout restaurants in the South Sound all have easily accessible online
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Thank you to all who took the time to vote in our Best of Tacoma 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the Best. Best Politician: Mayor Marilyn Strickland Best Politician You Love To Hate: Tim Eyman Biggest Nuisance: Potholes Best Pierce County Nonprofit Organization: Goodwill Best Local Hero: Kris Brannon aka Sonics Guy Best Pierce County Based
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>>> BEST WORST HISTORY REPEAT Pierce Transit The biggest local civics/politics/public policy disaster this past year was a case of history repeating itself. Pierce Transit District voters - most of the people in Pierce County - decided, as they did in 2010, that 9 cents more in taxes on every $10 dollars
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Cherbas Center Julieanne Cherbas’ shining countenance and open friendly face is a delight. So is her approach to life in general, eating habits, exercise, weight loss and weight maintenance. Cherbas is owner of the Nutritional Wellness and Personal Growth Center, soon to open on Sixth Avenue. The center is housed in
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Cherbas Center Julieanne Cherbas’ shining countenance and open friendly face is a delight. So is her approach to life in general, eating habits, exercise, weight loss and weight maintenance. Cherbas is owner of the Nutritional Wellness and Personal Growth Center, soon to open on Sixth Avenue. The center is housed in
Military Resources
When 150,000 people are utilizing and relying on your space to alleviate their travel stress, you need adequate room and facilities. When those people are the country's military and their families, you need it to be better than adequate. "We have the largest throughput of military family members in the United
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Thank you to all who took the time to vote in our Best of Tacoma 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the Best. Best Restaurant: Marrow Kitchen and Bar Best Restaurant Server: Patricia Kerth, Old Milwaukee Café Best Bartender: Chris Kiel Best Happy Hour: Pacific Grill Best Pizza: Terry's Office Tavern Best Sushi: Twokoi Japanese Restaurant Best Pho:
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After locking my keys in my car at 2 a.m. in Woodinville, setting off a 12-hour journey via bus, foot and the astonishing kindness of friends, I wanted to relax. Usually, I’d just head for Doyle’s, down many shots of brown liquor and wind up boxing some stranger in a
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After locking my keys in my car at 2 a.m. in Woodinville, setting off a 12-hour journey via bus, foot and the astonishing kindness of friends, I wanted to relax. Usually, I’d just head for Doyle’s, down many shots of brown liquor and wind up boxing some stranger in a
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There are few things Bobble Tiki enjoys more in this world than a reason to celebrate. What can Bobble Tiki say? He just likes a party. Whatever the occasion — be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or bar mitzvah — Bobble Tiki is down to commemorate it and down to
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There are few things Bobble Tiki enjoys more in this world than a reason to celebrate. What can Bobble Tiki say? He just likes a party. Whatever the occasion — be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or bar mitzvah — Bobble Tiki is down to commemorate it and down to
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Portland, Ore., by way of Cleveland indie-pop band The Newspapers will land at Le Voyeur’s doorstep Saturday night. They read like a quartet well versed in idyllic melodies and catchy riffs with synthesizer quotes sprinkled about. The Weekly Volcano caught up with The Newspapers’ bassist, Billy Webb, before the show. WEEKLY VOLCANO:
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Portland, Ore., by way of Cleveland indie-pop band The Newspapers will land at Le Voyeur’s doorstep Saturday night. They read like a quartet well versed in idyllic melodies and catchy riffs with synthesizer quotes sprinkled about. The Weekly Volcano caught up with The Newspapers’ bassist, Billy Webb, before the show. WEEKLY VOLCANO:
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A group of Tacoma musicians who sheepishly refer to themselves as the “old farts club” get together once every month for lunch to tell stories and talk over old times. One day, one of these musicians, Bud Schultz, said it would be neat for everyone to pose together for a
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A group of Tacoma musicians who sheepishly refer to themselves as the “old farts club” get together once every month for lunch to tell stories and talk over old times. One day, one of these musicians, Bud Schultz, said it would be neat for everyone to pose together for a
