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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Spanaway Bay. All Ages. 7:30 pm. NC. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All Ages. 6:30-8 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Wed night Irish Session. 7:00- 930. NC. COMEDY/GAMES
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Mod Curio is run by the husband-and-wife team of artists Heather and Jon Almeda. Both are artists, and the classy little shop is tastefully filled with their unique art. Since the work is mostly functional and decorative - Heather's photographs being the exception - I would say
Stage
I was visiting Lisa Kinoshita at Moss + Mineral and she said I absolutely had to visit the new shop next door, Mod Curio. She said they had some cool stuff, and boy-oh-boy was she ever right about that. The new shop, which opened for Art Mingle Sept. 18, is run
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While none of the Comic Strippers possess Chris Farley's shirtless je ne sais quoi, it's fair to say they'll never give Magic Mike a run for his sweaty singles. Truth be told, they may not even take off their pants. But once their shirts are off, they'll apply their trained
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As strenuously as I labor to remain ignorant, there are occasions working for this fine journal when I discover myself learning something inadvertently. Such was the case when editor Ron "Pappi" Swarner asked me to cover an upcoming performance by Hamell on Trial. Absolutely, I replied. Happy to oblige. Now.
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Olympia-based DJ Pasquan has arranged another night of hip-hop and rap for his frequent joint, The Cypher. This Thursday, Pasquan will host a night of MCs on the microphone at the quaint and intimate eatery/nightspot, Le Voyeur. An Oly mainstay and favorite for out of town acts, the Voyeur will
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Russian composer Alexander Glazunov was only 16 when his First Symphony was premiered under Mily Balakirev. It's amazingly accomplished, tuneful and finely crafted. At only 45, Glazunov laid aside his Ninth Symphony, at that point a single movement in piano score, never to be finished. A contemporary of Strauss, Glazunov
Arts
OK. This wasn't my idea. But somebody asked for it. So you all get it. Drugs and art. Art and drugs. Where do the two meet? I don't know. Better question: What do drugs do to my art? Depends on the drug. Different drugs affect your brain, and your creative
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Some people are just not "people" people. Some people are dog people, some are cat people and some are just plain animal people. Throughout history, animals have played a major role in human culture. Aesop and Disney come to mind. If you are an animal person, or would like to
News Front
In a simple and straightforward ceremony on Saturday afternoon at McChord Field in Hangar 9, Col. Scott McLaughlin assumed command of the 446th Military Air Wing. Hundreds of Air Force members and civilian leaders - along with a significant numbers of friends and family - gathered to witness the ceremony. "I promise
Stage
I think it'd be tough to argue Clybourne Park isn't one of the best-written scripts we've seen in years. It won the Pulitzer, the Tony, and the Society of London Theatre's Olivier Award. Playwright Bruce Norris does an exceptional job of allowing characters to talk themselves into conflicts far deeper
Military Life
It's one thing to hear about what happens during war or read about it the newspaper. It's another thing entirely to witness firsthand what the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces endure while serving downrange. For those not in the military, the opportunity to know what really happens
Military Life
The Lakewood and Tacoma Historical Societies are joining forces to commemorate the World War I centennial and the fascinating role citizens of Pierce County played in establishing Camp Lewis in 1917. "Every year we put on the Destiny Dinner, which is one of our largest events," explained Bill Baarsma, president of
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for another installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling. Bobble Tiki is nothing if not a multitasker. He's always looking for a new way to increase productivity, whether that means popping two straws
SouthSoundland
Summer. The glittering waves on the Sound, the lush parks and idyllic beaches, those unforgettable sunsets. Ready to once again bask in the Northwest's unrivaled majesty? Me neither. Let others map out their annual road trips; I plan on three months parked indoors, watching movies. At least Puyallup's Couch Potato Video can replenish
Viva South Sound
Recently I was stalking Gwen Stence, owner of Tacoma's Rock the Dock Pub & Grill, on Facebook and took a special interest in a few particular posts of hers. I noticed there had been a string of petty thefts happening outside of her bar, which is located in a significantly
Critics' Picks
[SINGER-SONGWRITER] + SAT, OCT. 4 House concerts - those intimate shows where people open their homes to musicians, friends and strangers for an intimate show like no other - are a regular occurrence these days. The trend got its start in 1997, when singer-songwriters Elizabeth Hummel and Cindy Lee Berryhill embarked
Food Matters
SATURDAY DRINKS Festival season may officially have come to a close but drinking season is still on. Saturday, Oct. 4 offers you many a reason to indulge in libations such as Tacoma's Yachtoberfest from noon to 5 p.m., a craft beer adventure along Foss Waterway's esplanade while sipping on numerous local
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 NOW Peter Hanks with Jordanger Seattle
