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OK. I'm going to share with you one of my best-kept secrets. Why would I do this you ask? Well, because I love you of course! Yeah, I don't buy that either. I do however very much appreciate you reading my weekly rambling thoughts, so in return I would like
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Before last night, the last time I saw BRAD was the two shows the band did at the Troubadour in 2002 or 2003. As you're no doubt aware of, Brad is made up of Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, drummer Regan Hagar of Malfunkshun, singer Shawn Smith of Pigeonhed and
Stage & Visual Reviews
I got a sneak peek at the Davide Salvadore exhibition at William Traver Gallery in Tacoma, and I'm glad I got to see it. Salvadore is a Venetian glass artist from Murano, the glass art capital of the world. His art reflects the colorful traditions not of Venice, but of
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I got a sneak peek at the Davide Salvadore exhibition at William Traver Gallery in Tacoma, and I'm glad I got to see it. Salvadore is a Venetian glass artist from Murano, the glass art capital of the world. His art reflects the colorful traditions not of Venice,
Operation Family Support
Every state in the United States boasts some unique bird-watching excursions, and Washington State is no exception. Whether you are out to see Bald Eagles, Laysan Albatross, Hermit Warblers, or Spotted Owls, Washington has some breathtaking locations for spotting birds. Some of the top locations include: Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge, Olympic National
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Are you looking for a special place to share a picnic lunch with your sweetheart? If so, Washington state has places along the Pacific Ocean, amongst the mountain ranges, in the National parks, on islands, near the beach, with views of whales, lighthouses, the Seattle skyline, and beautiful lush gardens. Before you
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My name is Savanna. I live in Graham, WA and I am in the Air Force. My husband, who is also in the Air Force, is deployed for a 365. I just found out that I am deploying in September for 4 months. I have these two wonderful black labs
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Directed by Issac Olsen, written by Olsen and Kurt Kendall, and starring Dale Phillips, the film centers around a private dick by the name of Savage - Rick Savage. When a suspicious-looking dame enters his life, the dick is thrown into a world of intrigue, cigarettes, shadows,
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There are eight million stories in the City of Destiny. This is one of them. In February of 2006, Isaac Olsen got together with Kurt Kendall and Dale Phillips of Girl Trouble at a deserted farmhouse in Orting. They had broken into the house for their first day of shooting; the
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Somebody in Tacoma has a huge sack. Cajones, I mean. Moxie. Hempfest in Tacoma. We've had festivals celebrating queer pride. We've had marches against war. We've had parties featuring full on nudity and celebration of sexual freedom. Now Hempfest. Tacoma is being dragged into the 21st century kicking and screaming. Or
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If you're a tool, Hank III probably doesn't like you. And he'll tell you that, to your face, through middle finger or song. It's exactly the reason - only aided by a famous name and blue-collar approach to turning the Pop-Country Music Establishment on its ear -
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The term and idea of "grunge" often gets misused and misunderstood, as if everything emanating out of late '80s, early '90s Seattle sounded like Mudhoney and wore ridiculous amounts of flannel. It's simply not true. Anyone who was there can tell you so. Coffin Break was there. Staples of
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Talking about single shows is so 2009. In present day Tacoma - and by "present day Tacoma" I mean life here over the past two weeks - it's all about quantity. Who gets excited about single shows anymore? Not me. My pulse doesn't even rise unless an event means dedicating
Food Matters
SideBar Bistro A new restaurant has arrived on Tacoma Avenue South, in Red Kelly's old spot near the County-City Building. The restaurant is the SideBar Bistro - note the legal theme - with cherry wood furniture, slate floors, fixtures that look as though they came from Restoration Hardware and three meals
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The public school system is failing. Failing the community and students - failing its dedicated instructors, too. With cuts in arts, music programs and extracurricular activities designed to enhance the ability of students to think creatively, artistically and independently, it's no surprise student performance is less than impressive. Teachers, family environment and
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Mark it down. This will be one of the best shows of the week. Brooklyn's Shellshag - one dude, Johnny Shell, and one lady, Jen Shag - have built a decade-plus career on underground, awesome-as-fuck sludgepunk. Never creeping too close to the surface and managing to stay endearingly "underground" -
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Rock music history is littered with Anvils - bands that failed despite the successes of their contemporaries. For whatever reason, though they possessed the talent and ambition of their peers, fame never found these bands. Proof of their existence can be found in discount bins at your local record store.
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The Purrs aren't new to this game. When the Seattle psych-rock band (which needs two hands worth of fingers to count its years together, and recently released its sixth record, Tearing Down Paisley Garden) hits Tacoma this week, they'll know exactly what to do. Jima, The Purrs' singer, will be
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Sure, you could call it a little redundant. If you're a dick. Or, you could just reap the benefits. It seems that the powers behind bringing sweet-ass bands to town and putting on shows at The Loft at Urban Grace (many of the same faces behind the final incarnation of
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KELLI SCHAEFFER >>> Friday, June 18 Sure, you could call it a little redundant. If you're a dick. Or, you could just reap the benefits. It seems that the powers behind bringing sweet-ass bands to town and putting on shows at The Loft at Urban Grace (many of the same faces behind
