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NASA Space Camp is a place of learning where children come together for a journey they will never forget. For many, it is a life-changing event - helping them make decisions about their educational and vocational careers. This extraordinary adventure teaches our youth about astronauts and
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Max Muscle in South Hill, Puyallup, isn't your generic supplement store. For one thing, owners Ann'e and Josh Waisanen require that all employees be certified sports and/or nutrition specialists. Whether it's from the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), or the American Dietetic
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It seems to me that the game of bingo involves itself in one's life in three stages: First, you experience it as a child in elementary school. It's hard to express the excitement of doing away with the syllabus for a while to enjoy a completely random and skill-less game. This
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The fireworks, the countdown, the football scores, the confetti, Ryan Seacrest's freaky smile, the sloppy kiss at midnight, the cheap champagne in red beer cups ... the booze and the noise. In the South Sound, there are plenty of New Year's Eve shows for the music-lovers to consider (although they
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Thing: Libertine Tacoma Sea Salts Created by: Christy Reedy Also: A local artist With: -O- Design Studio I love: And hate her Her wicked talent: Is a beautiful thing Something I: Don't have I have: A few talents And I'm: Pretty wicked Especially when you: F with me Hello, four readers, I'd like you to meet Christy Reedy. She's as
Music
That's it. 2011 is a wrap. It was definitely the strongest year for Tacoma hip-hop ever. Local artists continue to improve and make strides. I'm not going to give ya a formal 2011 "best" list or anything, but the big news in 2011 surely includes: the emergence of the Gonzo Family
Sipping Out
Thursday, Dec. 29 Wine tasting, 3-7 p.m., Black Door Wine Company, 3906 N. 34th St., Tacoma, 206.359.0466 Tasting room, 4-7 p.m., 21 Cellars, 2621 N. 21st St., Tacoma, 253.220.7752. Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., $1 a
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In a city where residents can simultaneously be too quick to self-congratulate and wear their shortcomings and bitterness like a talisman, I must approach a year-end summary of Tacoma's music scene largely with optimism, but also a necessary pragmatism. In my opinion (three words one should strongly remember in the
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As a food writer and admitted sugar junkie, I've taken advantage of the rich foods made available to me this holiday season. But with the holiday season drawing to a close, January and February become a natural time for change. To usher in the end of my holiday gluttony and
Music
JAMES HILBORNE & THE PAINKILLERS >>> Friday, December 30 The music of James Hilborne and the Painkillers would be odd in any number of places, but, in Tacoma, it's more or less an anomaly. Ostensibly, the Painkillers play Americana: streaks of country twang and blues rock run through the band's songs, but
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When most people are tolerating annoying family members and muttering the phrase, "You can't pick your family" under their eggnog-permeated breath, I'm smiling on the inside because when your friends are your family the old rule is overturned. I pick my friends; therefore I have picked my family. To put myself in
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The music of James Hilborne and the Painkillers would be odd in any number of places, but, in Tacoma, it's more or less an anomaly. Ostensibly, the Painkillers play Americana: streaks of country twang and blues rock run through the band's songs, but these elements are accompanied by errant spells
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$krilla, one of the best party-throwers/planners/promoters in town, is throwing a New Year's Eve show at Krickets in Spanaway with The Gonzo Family, Blue Nose Music and hosted by Tak Patron. I can personally attest that $krilla consistently throws good New Year's Eve shows. He has the performances wrap
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If you would indulge me for a moment, I’ve hit upon a semi-coherent (but mostly gross) metaphor for Cobalt Cranes. Have you ever pissed on a campfire? In seconds the flame is reduced to smoldering coals and the air is thick with smoke that smells of ammonia. Cobalt Cranes sound
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Oh Tacoma. We know you’re probably broke. If you’re not, go buy some art. If you are — like most of us — without funds to fuel a tour of local fine arts offerings, there is still hope. If there’s one thing we know how to do around
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Roger Ebert’s review of Jennifer’s Body 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. Jennifer’s Body Score: Three out of four stars Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried and Johnny Simmons
