Arts
The culture of watching bad movies because they're so terrifically bad has been growing, outside of the light, insidiously, for years and years. Edward D. Wood Jr. conquered, very early on, the art of having such awesomely misplaced judgment in one's own talent. In his stead-and especially in the '70s
Afterword
If you like playing tennis, Puget Sound is a great place to find a variety of clubs and organizations. You can play casual games, receive private lessons at recreational centers, watch championship tournaments, or join elite private clubs. Lakewood Racquet & Sports Club (LRC), Lakewood: Tennis and racquetball available. Tennis on
Music
One of the better DJs operating out of the 253 area is DeeJay Quietstorm. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., but ended up here by way of the military. I feel like Lewis/McChord spits out more hip-hoppers into our local community than actual soldiers (ha!). He's been blessing us
Music
Q-Storm, aka Floyd Noodles, has been an active member of the Olympia hip-hop scene since it really started booming in the late 1990s. He has also been one of the few and wise that from the start has consistently released new music to the public, making it difficult for him
Stage
Late blooming artist Becky Knold has landed on the scene, and I suspect we can look forward to seeing much more of her. On July 19, 2011, I wrote about her in an article for the Spew blog called "Becky Knold: The Great Unknown." The opening sentence was: "Attention area
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Bobble Tiki has a confession – the truth about a side of Bobble Tiki that often embarrasses him just a little. Bobble Tiki has a definite sweet tooth for uber-produced, catchy as hell, beautiful people endorsed, crazy hooded sweatshirt with crazy dragon pattern wearing, KISS 106.1 ready pop rock. It’s true.
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Bobble Tiki has a confession – the truth about a side of Bobble Tiki that often embarrasses him just a little. Bobble Tiki has a definite sweet tooth for uber-produced, catchy as hell, beautiful people endorsed, crazy hooded sweatshirt with crazy dragon pattern wearing, KISS 106.1 ready pop rock. It’s true.
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Following his birthday celebrations in mid-January, it is always easy and fashionable to announce, declare and idolize Dr. Martin Luther King for Black History Month. However, he is often looked at in a one-dimensional, non-threatening and passive fashion, which is certainly not accurate. It is important to note along with
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Following his birthday celebrations in mid-January, it is always easy and fashionable to announce, declare and idolize Dr. Martin Luther King for Black History Month. However, he is often looked at in a one-dimensional, non-threatening and passive fashion, which is certainly not accurate. It is important to note along with
Stage
Before you ask, the answer is yes. Now: only three years after the 1997 film version, this musical version of The Full Monty made its debut in San Diego. Other than a transplant from Sheffield to Brooklyn, the story is pretty much what you recall from the Oscar-nominated movie: six average
Scene It
Like friendly competition? Want to prove that you remember the most about cars, know musical lyrics from all genres and can recall the batting line-up for the 1986 Mets? Then grab some friends and head out to trivia at any of these local watering holes...you may even get lucky and
Focus
With more than 800 family members, friends and local leaders in attendance, over 40 Rangers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment were recognized in a rare public appearance for their heroism. The unit is stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. "Our heroes are all around us," said Lt. Col. David Hodne,
News Articles
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Captain Meriwether Lewis Main Chapter (CMLM) has a new subchapter. The newly created AUSA Olympia subchapter formally met Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis McChord's 593rd Sustainment Brigade on May 9 at a "Right Arm" reception in Olympia. The Right Arm - a
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The 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment of Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosted an outdoor combat awards ceremony at Tacoma's Stadium High School last month, marking one of the first times that the more clandestine organization publically recognized its Soldiers. Though he was unable to attend the event, it sparked an idea in
Music
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Jim Page. All Ages. 8 pm. $12. Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. Ron Fowler. All Ages. 12 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Tin Man. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open
Music
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. The Strangled Darlings. All Ages. 8:30 pm. $6. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Vince & Monica. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Buffino's Golden West Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - South. Back Porch Band. 8 pm. Spar Cafe Olympia. Billy D. 8 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South.
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Remember that Pierce County Economic Stimulus Report? The one that was actually more of a plan? You know, it was requested and commissioned by the Pierce County Council last year to the chagrin of democrats like Tim Farrell and Calvin Goings, who, at the time, preferred action to studies? It
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Remember that Pierce County Economic Stimulus Report? The one that was actually more of a plan? You know, it was requested and commissioned by the Pierce County Council last year to the chagrin of democrats like Tim Farrell and Calvin Goings, who, at the time, preferred action to studies? It
