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Tacoma-native Megan Bostic's book, Never Eighteen, hits bookstores nationwide Jan. 17. Never Eighteen tells the story of 17-year-old Austin Parker, who lives in Tacoma and is dying of leukemia. The book falls into the young adult genre, but Austin is a wise and believable character who appeals to older readers as
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As hard as it may be to believe, I'm going to avoid the compulsion to dedicate yet another column to Tim Tebow. There's literally nothing left to say on the matter. I'm out. I'll let everyone else take it from here. I am, however, going to focus on being a Denver
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At the risk of sounding snarky, I have a hard time imagining why anyone would want to see At Home Across America: Scenes from the 1930s to 1950s in Prints at Tacoma Art Museum. Unless they're writing an art history thesis. Or very nostalgic for the 1940s. On the other hand,
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A four-year starter and team captain on the Washington High School football team as well as a squadron commander within the school's Air Force JROTC unit, Jesse Tuivaiave laid the groundwork to become a leader within the Army after his high school graduation. Six months into his studies at the United
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What else was there to do on an amazingly gorgeous sunny day like last Sunday but take in a few drinks in a dark, smoky bar? The Thunderbird Lounge (and its Aficionado Cigar Lounge) is one of the last places you can smoke inside in Pierce County. I couldn't help but
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Tacoma-native Megan Bostic's book, Never Eighteen, hits bookstores nationwide Jan. 17. Never Eighteen tells the story of 17-year-old Austin Parker, who lives in Tacoma and is dying of leukemia. The book falls into the young adult genre, but Austin is a wise and believable character who appeals to
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Il Fiasco makes dining out easy with an inexpensive answer for indecisive frugal eaters. Sunday through Thursday the Sixth Avenue Italian restaurant owned by Mark Gaimster has an unbeatable $10 dinner special: three pastas, three sauces, one slick price. Mangnifique! Bread and small mixed greens salad
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Constantly being compared to classic rock legends like Free, Thin Lizzy and Cream, the band Stone Axe has gotten a lot of hype lately. But instead of Phil Lynott or Eric Clapton, you have Dru Brinkerhoff and Tony Reed, two dudes from Port Orchard. These guys have something special, a
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He smiles with a smirk both charming and skeptical. He captures the bulk of attention in any room he walks into — especially that of the ladies, but fellas respect him upon introduction. His vocals capture the attention and inspire awe of the most critical ears. He survived the tumultuous ‘80s in
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Two Vaults Gallery owner Paula Tutmarc-Johnson had her first good month in a year. Art sales in July were so strong, in fact, that she actually drew a paycheck. Tutmarc-Johnson, like so many other business owners, has weathered an economic storm, or lull perhaps, as widespread unemployment and a general
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It’s a new week, which means it’s time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki’s South Sound music notes column. Let’s get rolling… Bobble Tiki doesn’t just love the blues, he is the blues. Themes that define the genre also define Bobble Tiki’s very life. Yes, Bobble Tiki has
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Retro shows are always a hairy proposition. There’s always the fear that nostalgia will overbear the music, that kitsch will drown the rock. It’s understandable, considering the very nature of a show featuring bands that specialize in trudging through the past. So it’s with caution that I recommend the Rock
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. 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 FRIDAY 10 AM Sasquatch Launch Party!
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Roger Ebert’s review of Taking Woodstock ran in the print version of the Weekly Volcano. Ebert’s peeps will now allow us to run the review online. To read his review online, visit Ebert’s Web site. Taking Woodstock Score: Three out of four stars Stars: Demetri Martin, Dan Fogler and Henry Goodman
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What’s better than one Gina? Two Ginas, of course. And what’s better than two Ginas? Well, two Ginas that will suck you in and spit you out, mesmerizing you with dope pulsations and beats and putting on a clinic of mad, pop culture riffing skills. In fact, when Ginas roll like that,
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We’ve all got plenty of dark and light to contend with these days. Everything seems distorted — the dark is deep and the light is almost blinding. Electro-pop duo The Story of Light and Dark know this all very well, and deliver anthems for an age of extremes, riding synth-heavy,
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THE FINAL DESTINATION 3D: Third installment featuring the same premise: cheating death … at least for awhile until most of them come to grisly end. (R) – Bill White Century Olympia: Fri-Thurs, Sept. 3 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 6:45, 9. Century Olympia (3D): Thurs
