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Yo HepCats, FemCats, Zoots, Swingers, Suavecitos, Salseras, Salseros, Tangueras and Tangueros! Sunday Night Swing ends in two weeks. April 20 and 27 are the last two Sundays where you can jump, jive and wail in The Olympia Ballroom. If you have itchy feet, cruise over to the ballroom above the
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For the last 10 years the news swells with one horrific story after another about studies documenting how we sentient carbon-based biped creatures are mauling the planet at an unprecedented rate. We reproduce. We consume. We use it up and dry it all up and move on. Whee. Happy Earth
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Thursday, March 4 Ladies' Night half off glass pours, every Thursday in February, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.8215. Ladies Night featuring half off all wine flights and $5 house pours, Sip, 4793 Point Fosdick
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BITE THIS The Hotel Murano lobby bar offers half-price appetizers every Wednesday in March. Swing by at 1320 Broadway Plaza in Tacoma. FAT OF THE LAND Langdon Cook, who left his senior book editor job at Amazon to live off the land, will discuss his book, Fat of the Land: Adventures of a
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Synesthesia HEAR THE PAIN: Of course you've seen her. The chem-peeled Botoxed liposuctioned Fembot strolling through the Tacoma Mall brushing off gawkers like dandruff, resplendent in her lovely and increasingly ill-fitting undergarments, hiding from the sunlight beaming through the skylights to avoid complete meltdown and forced to move to Forks. Ah, the modern
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So you fancy yourself a young artist, with the potential to become one of the best. Someone who is on par with Picasso. Well, here's a word of advice from Tenacious D: quit your day job and focus on your craft. However, dedication can only take you so far. If
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"Let every individual and institution now think and act as a responsible trustee of Earth, seeking choices in ecology, economics and ethics that will provide a sustainable future, eliminate pollution, poverty and violence, awaken the wonder of life and foster peaceful progress in the human adventure." So states John McConnell's
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Think you're tough? If so, then perhaps you'd consider running an ultra marathon, an event that involves running and walking longer than the traditional marathon distance of 26.2 miles, or 42.195 kilometers. The most common distances are 31 miles (50 kilometers), 50 miles (80 kilometers), 62 miles (100 kilometers) and 100 miles
Military Life
Moving to a new base, and a new city, every few years is something most military spouses get accustomed to. For most, packing, unpacking and learning the lay of the land gets easier with each move and eventually becomes almost second nature. What never gets easier, however, is finding new
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It's a cheap thrill, considering the scenery to be had. Try hopping aboard a ferry for a day of pure Northwest pleasure, for as little as $4.25. Riding a Washington state ferry is both unique, historic, and adds a whole new dimension to the pleasure of living life in the
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Red Bike Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant Where: 4441 Pacific Ave. S.E., Lacey, 360.528.3226 Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday Cuisine: American, steaks, pasta, seafood, sandwiches, pizza and salad Scene: Large, casual bar with live entertainment and a restaurant Drinkies: Full bar featuring specialty cocktails, beer and wine Prices:
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Kris Blondin (of "Grocery Stories" fame) is pretty cool. With her friendship comes lots of fun, not to mention a wonderful knowledge of Tacoma, restaurants, wines, and never-ending reminders of how not to take life too seriously. Her man, Dustin, on the other hand, is a credibly hilarious dude who
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Whether you're looking for a fast-paced spy movie, a science fiction thriller or a romantic comedy, there are multiple movie theaters in the South Sound that offer a wide variety of movies. Many local theaters offer a military discount along with multiple day and night time showings. Tacoma AMC Theatres112th St. E.(888)
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Free money sounds good, right? For artists with the talent, gumption, planning skills and the discipline necessary to do the work, the money is out there. Most people start with arts grants. The City of Tacoma has a few, as does the State of Washington. But that's just the beginning.
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SEXY BIO I'm a barista at Satellite Coffee. RELATIONSHIP WITH TACOMA I've lived here all my life and I wouldn't change a thing about it! DEFINITION OF SEXY Only one phrase says it: "Latte foam mustache." THE HONOR, THE FUTURE I'm very honored - especially because I'm an opener and probably the last employee to be considered
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SEXY BIO Lead trainer and a barista at Satellite Coffee RELATIONSHIP WITH TACOMA Lifelong DEFINITION OF SEXY Jena Leigh Stedtler THE HONOR, THE FUTURE I was really honored. I'd like to thank my mother. BIGGEST TACOMA TURN-ONS Free-thinking artists going crazy. BIGGEST TACOMA TURN-OFFS That one bad smell TACOMA'S SEXIEST PERSON? Besides my girlfriend, Roshni Roberts. Your eyes will tell you why. PEOPLE CAN
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SEXY BIO I'm a new member of the Tacoma City Council and eager to continue working to make Tacoma vibrant and prosperous. My partner and I live in Central Tacoma and love running the dogs, home improvement projects getting together with friends and taking in the Tacoma life. RELATIONSHIP WITH TACOMA As an
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SEXY BIO I own a custom wheel company with my husband, Jason. Wheels, you ask? Like Pimp My Ride? No. Not at all. That shit is not sexy. Our wheels are classy and timeless. When I'm not pushing wheels, I'm pushing Tacoma! I'm the founder of the Tacoma City Kids Marathon,
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SEXY BIO I own and operate Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe with my lovely husband Jason J. Jones. RELATIONSHIP WITH TACOMA I LOVE Tacoma DEFINITION OF SEXY Confidence THE HONOR, THE FUTURE I Think it's kind of silly. I'll just keep being me! BIGGEST TACOMA TURN-ONS I love that Tacoma keeps it real - very small city with
