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Parks Commissioner Victoria Woodard gets choked up when she talks about Ethnic Fest. She talks about performers such as Samoan dance crew Teine Tama Samoa, she literally gets teary. Groups such as Teine Tama, and the experiences of their audience, epitomize what Ethnic Fest is all about — all the
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There was a tragic crime committed last Saturday near the junction of Jackson and Sixth Avenue. And you were probably a victim. There were several empty seats at Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s staging of Grease. Granted, there weren’t many, and those were likely sold, but the patrons opted to do something other
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There was a tragic crime committed last Saturday near the junction of Jackson and Sixth Avenue. And you were probably a victim. There were several empty seats at Tacoma Musical Playhouse’s staging of Grease. Granted, there weren’t many, and those were likely sold, but the patrons opted to do something other
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All about Steve Six months ago, my first serious relationship ended. My ex, "Steve," and I attend the same college, but rarely communicate anymore. It's difficult, but for the best. The trouble is, my ex's new love interest seems intent on becoming my friend. She friended me on Facebook, started calling
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All about Steve Six months ago, my first serious relationship ended. My ex, "Steve," and I attend the same college, but rarely communicate anymore. It's difficult, but for the best. The trouble is, my ex's new love interest seems intent on becoming my friend. She friended me on Facebook, started calling
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Many businesses are utilizing their space for multiple purposes. Known for natural foods, überfresh and organic salad bar, stellar deli and many other organic products, Marlene’s Market and Deli on 38th Street in Tacoma has devoted a section of the store to boutique-style retail. Self-help and healing books line shelves;
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Many businesses are utilizing their space for multiple purposes. Known for natural foods, überfresh and organic salad bar, stellar deli and many other organic products, Marlene’s Market and Deli on 38th Street in Tacoma has devoted a section of the store to boutique-style retail. Self-help and healing books line shelves;
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I promised all of you that I was going to be partying like a rock star all summer until school starts for me at the end of September, and I have direct proof of that for all of you after this busy, wonderful weekend that was packed with libations and
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I promised all of you that I was going to be partying like a rock star all summer until school starts for me at the end of September, and I have direct proof of that for all of you after this busy, wonderful weekend that was packed with libations and
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I used to think that karaoke was simply a trend that would slowly disappear like ’80s air hair, but judging by the current flow of both obnoxious and melodic singers that take a stage each night in Tacoma, I really don’t think this trend is ever going to end. Karaoke nights
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I used to think that karaoke was simply a trend that would slowly disappear like ’80s air hair, but judging by the current flow of both obnoxious and melodic singers that take a stage each night in Tacoma, I really don’t think this trend is ever going to end. Karaoke nights
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Flowery prints and earthy styles have become more and more prevalent thanks to brands like Free People and celebrity icons like Kate Hudson who are going green and supporting the environment through their clothes. However, finding the original individuals who helped fuel this trend by creating their own fashion sense
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Flowery prints and earthy styles have become more and more prevalent thanks to brands like Free People and celebrity icons like Kate Hudson who are going green and supporting the environment through their clothes. However, finding the original individuals who helped fuel this trend by creating their own fashion sense
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Pierce County auditors released a report this week that held one surprising bit of news, and another bit that should surprise no one. The study was conducted to examine a long-held assumption in Tacoma — that people being released under a program designed to thin out an often over-crowded Pierce County
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Pierce County auditors released a report this week that held one surprising bit of news, and another bit that should surprise no one. The study was conducted to examine a long-held assumption in Tacoma — that people being released under a program designed to thin out an often over-crowded Pierce County
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SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, (253) 627-TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, (800) 325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, (866) 468-7623, www.ticketweb.com On sale now The Hush Sound, The Cab, The Morning Light, Feverclub Seattle. Aug. 1 (all ages) 8 pm. $12-$14 (El Corazon, TW). Django Reinhardt Festival Seattle. Aug. 5 7:30 pm. $26.50 (Jazz Alley, TM). Ahmad
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There was a time, not all that long ago, when I would have proclaimed a band like The Blackout Kings to be perfect for Tacoma. Though a little has changed since then — metal horns and handlebar mustaches aren’t quite as prevalent in T-town as they once were — there’s
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There was a time, not all that long ago, when I would have proclaimed a band like The Blackout Kings to be perfect for Tacoma. Though a little has changed since then — metal horns and handlebar mustaches aren’t quite as prevalent in T-town as they once were — there’s
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Those who know me likely know my temptation this week. Covering Blanco Bronco’s show at Hell’s Kitchen with Girl Trouble and Paris Spleen on Saturday, July 26, there’s just one white Bronco that keeps coming to mind. John Elway, bubba: the greatest quarterback of all time. Maybe it’s the fact that NFL
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Those who know me likely know my temptation this week. Covering Blanco Bronco’s show at Hell’s Kitchen with Girl Trouble and Paris Spleen on Saturday, July 26, there’s just one white Bronco that keeps coming to mind. John Elway, bubba: the greatest quarterback of all time. Maybe it’s the fact that NFL
