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I love animals, animals of all kinds - and not just the cutest ones either, such as puppies and kitties. There are also horsies and dolphins and ... rhinos? Sure, why not. Unfortunately, these latter, magnificent creatures are under threat by poachers. But what can we do about it, short
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We've highlighted his handsome mug. Played with his towering height. Poked fun at his Hollywood and Grammy award-winning friends. We have even reviewed his worthy novels. This year, maybe we should just let the press release loose. "Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist's fifth annual Signed Book and Wine Auction will
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Would you like to see why Jeremy Mangan won the 2009 Foundation of Art Award from The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation? A peek at his show at Fulcrum Gallery might provide a good clue. Mangan's paintings are inventive, thought provoking, humorous, technically marvelous and beautifully composed. What more can you ask
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Say you're in Oly Sunday and you don't feel like getting your head bashed in by Isis. Fair enough. Fortunately for you, San Francisco's Citay will also be in town, taking every de-tuned guitar bludgeoning that may be offered up a few blocks away at the Capitol Theater, and returning
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Isis will be in Olympia Sunday with Christian Mistress and Brooklyn's Tombs, playing an all-ages show at the Capitol Theater - and you'll want to be there. The legendary, atmospheric and epic band's current jaunt marks Isis' last tour. Luckily, the amiable break-up is merely the result of the band
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Remember all those times you've taken cross-country road trips, discovered hidden truths about yourself, and - ultimately - come of age? Sure you do. You laid down in the back seat, feet hanging out the window, millions of miles of road ahead and behind you. Do you remember what was
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Under Sin is a hardworking band carving out a niche among the many faces of local rock. The band recently returned from SXSW and is putting the finishing touches on a debut album. These guys are always up for a gig and having a good time - the way rock
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For In Evening Air, Baltimore band Future Islands turned to Chester Gwazda, their longtime collaborator and the expert producer whose right-brain inventiveness has helped characterize Dan Deacon's mind-melting oeuvre. Their collaboration has yielded an album that skillfully juxtaposes snarling rawness with melodically-rich pop leanings. Lead singer Sam Herring vamps and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Sax Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Olivia De La Cruz. The guitarist, singer/songwriter performs during dinner. All Ages. 7-9 pm. Free. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 21+. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Applini's
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 21+. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Farrelli's Gourmet Wood Fire Pizza Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Team Trivia Night. 9 pm.
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COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 21+. 7 pm. NC. DJ/ELECTRONIC Happy Days Casino Lakewood. DJ dance. Top 40. 21+. 9 pm. NC. O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Rebel Monday/Industry Night. DJ Jason Diamond spinning roots reggae, 21+. 9 pm. NC. KARAOKE Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Rockaraoke. Karaoke with live band.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cafe Luna Vashon. Mark Wells. All Ages. 7:30 pm. NC. O'Callahan's Pub & Grill Key Peninsula. Tammy Faye & The Thrill Billies Family Jam. All Ages. 4 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 21+. 8 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Loose Gravel
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cork! A Wine Bar Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. A Leaf. 21+. 8 pm. Gig Harbor Farmers Market Gig Harbor. Rick Gonzalez. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Russ Salton & Friends. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. D.A.S.H. Center for the Arts Tacoma - Upper Tacoma. The Corner. Youth Open
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. The Mortician Did Her Makeup. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. BLUES Riverside Pub Sumner. Loose Gravel & The Quarry. 21+. 9 pm. COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS Eagles Lodge Auburn. Renegade. 21+. 8 pm. DJ/ELECTRONIC The Vault Nightclub Olympia - Downtown. Brand New Revival Fridays, with DJ Precision, DJ Twist. 21+. 9 pm. Bull Market Bar
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Uncle Sam’s American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Jerry Miller Unplugged. Plus it's Taco Thursday. 21+. 7-10 pm. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Chehalis. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 21+. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and
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Olympia made a decision last week. Stephen M. Langer will replace Joe Hyer as city councilman. In case your short-term memory is shot, Hyer was the prominent Olympia City Councilmember and mayor pro tem recently charged with dealing pot. He resigned last month - creating the vacancy that Langer
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Call Ahead for tastings happening Saturday-Monday as some of the events might cancel due to the holiday weekend. Thursday, May 27 BBQ Wines for Memorial Day tasting, 5:30-8 p.m., complimentary, Pour at Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Ladies Night featuring half off all wine flights and $5 house pours, Sip, 4793
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IT'S BACK The Varsity Grill has brought back its monthly Martini Club, which will be held Thursday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. Your $5 allows you free appetizers and $5 martinis. Drink up at 114 Broadway in downtown Tacoma. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SAX on Sixth Restaurant and Lounge celebrates its one-year-anniversary Friday through Sunday
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AU is a band shrinking in the aftermath of having recently been hotly engorged. Ballooning from a solo bedroom pop act to a remarkable 20 members, it became an experimental chamber pop collection that utilized every hand and voice in creating thickly orchestrated arrangements. These days, due mostly to the complications
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As part of the Weekly Volcano's new Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. Nosh League events will take place
