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A letter to our grandchildren, Raven, Emil and Taylor: I see you growing up into such beautiful people, and I wish all good things to you as you make the leap into adulthood. But I have just seen a film named I.O.U.S.A. that snapped into sharp focus why your lives may
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A letter to our grandchildren, Raven, Emil and Taylor: I see you growing up into such beautiful people, and I wish all good things to you as you make the leap into adulthood. But I have just seen a film named I.O.U.S.A. that snapped into sharp focus why your lives may
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For the record, the Elephants are my favorite Tacoma band. There, I said it. A few weeks ago the Weekly Volcano released its Best of Tacoma issue. In it I was charged with the task of identifying Tacoma’s “Best Indie Band.” As I wrote at the
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Tacoma continues to build on its reputation as a center for glass art production and exhibition. But the city’s Glass Roots Arts Festival, which returns to downtown Tacoma Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., isn’t really designed to add to that reputation. In reality, the festival’s name is a “clever
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Tacoma continues to build on its reputation as a center for glass art production and exhibition. But the city’s Glass Roots Arts Festival, which returns to downtown Tacoma Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., isn’t really designed to add to that reputation. In reality, the festival’s name is a “clever
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There were times when I never thought we’d reach this point. There were times when I figured the very end of the world would come before this. The Democratic National Convention is upon us, and for four days and nights, Denver, the Mile High City, will be at the center of
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There were times when I never thought we’d reach this point. There were times when I figured the very end of the world would come before this. The Democratic National Convention is upon us, and for four days and nights, Denver, the Mile High City, will be at the center of
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On a frequent basis, sisters Lisa Doan and Linda Spencer swallow any common sense they have and actually let me into their shop, Nail Arts, which they co-own. What do I do to thank them? Bug them profusely with obnoxious questions. Some of their answers were so honest and raw;
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On a frequent basis, sisters Lisa Doan and Linda Spencer swallow any common sense they have and actually let me into their shop, Nail Arts, which they co-own. What do I do to thank them? Bug them profusely with obnoxious questions. Some of their answers were so honest and raw;
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At least six times a month Urban Gourmet opens its back kitchen for normal people like you and me who like to pretend they can cook. Local chefs from all areas of culinary expertise don the white apron, roll up their sleeves, and pound out some recipes for basic instruction
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At least six times a month Urban Gourmet opens its back kitchen for normal people like you and me who like to pretend they can cook. Local chefs from all areas of culinary expertise don the white apron, roll up their sleeves, and pound out some recipes for basic instruction
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ANNOUNCER: The boys hate the mall. They hate shopping, they hate traffic, and they hate dudes who bag their pants. So, please appreciate the fact that they stepped out of their comfort zone lately to eat at the Adriatic Grill in the old Cucina Cucina space in the heart of
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ANNOUNCER: The boys hate the mall. They hate shopping, they hate traffic, and they hate dudes who bag their pants. So, please appreciate the fact that they stepped out of their comfort zone lately to eat at the Adriatic Grill in the old Cucina Cucina space in the heart of
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Joel Myers was trained in classical dance and modern dance entirely on scholarship in a studio in Auburn. Kinetically gifted from an early age, Myers was first attracted to martial arts as a means of disciplining his body to function at higher levels of majesty and grace. Now somewhat of a
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Joel Myers was trained in classical dance and modern dance entirely on scholarship in a studio in Auburn. Kinetically gifted from an early age, Myers was first attracted to martial arts as a means of disciplining his body to function at higher levels of majesty and grace. Now somewhat of a
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Tacoma Art at Work month fills the month of November with just that - art in progress, art out in the world, art doing more than simply sitting on a shelf and looking pretty. Thursday, Nov. 1 from 6-8:30 p.m., the Art at Work kick-off party welcomes all into
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The Republicans keep handing the Democrats a winning election issue. And the Democrats keeping refusing to accept the gift. I hope the beginning of the formal election campaign knocks some sense into them. The gift is the Republicans' continued opposition to extending renewable energy incentives. Eight times since the fall of
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The Republicans keep handing the Democrats a winning election issue. And the Democrats keeping refusing to accept the gift. I hope the beginning of the formal election campaign knocks some sense into them. The gift is the Republicans' continued opposition to extending renewable energy incentives. Eight times since the fall of
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If you have yet to catch the local dance phenomenon that is MOVE! Contemporary dance series, you're a little behind the curve - but there's still hope. At 7 p.m. inside the Theatre on the Square, MOVE #19, the talents of BadmarmarDANCE Project29, Spectrum Academy with choreography by Joel Myers,
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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 3 Inches of Blood, Eterna Nocturna, Die By Day and Midnight Idols Tacoma. Sept. 6 (all ages) 5 pm. $12-$15 (Hell’s Kitchen, TWeb). Paul Wall, Skatterman & Snug Brim, Jay Barz, Spaceman
