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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cafe Luna Vashon. Allison Shirk, Kelsey Alina. All Ages. 7:30 pm. NC. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Jennifer Lind. 21+. 7 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Rusty Prose. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. BLUES Firecreek Alehouse Lacey. Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin' Daddies. 21+. 8 pm. NC. Salty's at Redondo Beach
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Antique Sandwich Company Ruston. Ancient Victorys Open Mike. Chris Lunn hosts Tim Mckamey, Mike Nelson, Gary Kanter, Steve Beck, Pete Tomack, Gary Graves, Rob Folsome and many more. All Ages. 7 pm. $3-$5. Cedarwood Dome Milton. Biker BBQ Open Mic Night. 21+. 6 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Brian Ellefson.
Viva South Sound
Few DJs can claim to be pioneers in a genre the way Donald Glaude can. House music owes much of its place in the electronic music scene to the man who continues to stun the crowd and push the music to the next level. Donald Glaude never disappoints, and he
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For any fan of Cirque du Soleil or acrobatic performances, Boom Town brings together a number of great circus performers and tosses them onto a stage filled with 19th-century mining equipment upon which to flip, twirl and twist about. The Pantages will host two shows - Oct. 1
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Ever heard tell of "Old Christmas Day?" I hadn't, either. Apparently it took centuries for the West and East to see eye to eye about the day Christ was born. The Western world settled on Dec. 25, of course, while Eastern churches preferred Jan. 6. (They were both wrong. Historians
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"If it tastes good, it must be bad for you." Although Americans are eating better than we once did, the old idea that healthfulness and taste are inversely proportional is still around. Maybe Tacoma's Happy Belly can help to finally put it to rest. On a couple of recent visits, the casual eatery
Music
In the late '70s, a record label was born in London called Stiff Records. Among the prominent voices in the label were the prolific and pop-minded likes of Nick Lowe, Elvis Costello and Wreckless Eric. What these artists had in common was a love for pop structure, albeit informed by
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[ACOUSTIC INDIE POP] + SAT, DEC. 20 Olympia's Wauby usually play plugged-in, sunshiny indie pop, but this Saturday they'll be going acoustic. Still, as much as the vibrancy of their synths will be absent from their Le Voyeur set, there isn't much that can dampen the enthusiasm that Wauby bring to
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Like Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello, Trees and Timber have a knack for writing perfect pop songs that don't get just get by on production sheen. There's a tactile feel to Trees and Timber that lends weight to songs that are otherwise light as a feather. On their new LP,
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The Fabulous Downey Brothers are aggressively, endearingly strange. Half performance art, half spiky art-rock, the Olympia band always bring a surging current of off-putting energy to their live performances. Calling on the daring New Wave of late '70s/early '80s groups like Talking Heads, Devo, and Adam Ant, the Fabulous Downey
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Olympia's Wauby usually play plugged-in, sunshiny indie pop, but this Saturday they'll be going acoustic. Still, as much as the vibrancy of their synths will be absent from their Le Voyeur set, there isn't much that can dampen the enthusiasm that Wauby bring to their party. If anything, the acoustic
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW The Roots, Lion Babe Seattle. Dec. 28 8 pm. $65-$75 (The Showbox, axs.com) Martin Taylor Seattle. Jan.
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The plight of the female MC may never be overcome in a society that objectifies women as "less than males," sex objects and non-players MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Nicki Minaj, Yo-Yo and others have set the bar high undeniably, but let me introduce another powerful MC who happens to be
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Tis the season for the playhouses to be rolling out their family fare in the hopes of spreading cheer and hooking the next generation of potential theatergoers. Instead of choosing a straight up Christmas tale this year, Lakewood Playhouse chose to go the more reflective route. A Year with Frog
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(446th AW PA) - As the hungry crowd lined up for Famous Dave's BBQ, representatives from the community served McChord's airmen lunch as a way to thank them for their service and patriotism. Members from Harborstone Credit Union, Air Force Association, Air Force Sergeant's Association Auxiliary and Support America's Armed Forces
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(62nd AW PA) - Seven combat controllers assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron received several medals Sept. 8 for their accomplishments while engaged in combat operations in Afghanistan. "These airmen deserve to be recognized and praised for their efforts down range," said Lt. Col. Michael Flatten, 22nd STS commander. "They
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Fifteen former Marines riding Harley-Davidsons rolled into a Lacey parking lot Saturday morning. Members of the Marines Motorcycle Club, they wore their scarlet and gold globe and anchor patches proudly. "Anytime we're asked to help out, we are glad to do so," commented Wayne Cook, the chapter's president, as he stood
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"I have been honored to serve with heroes like you," said Col. David Funk as he looked across Watkins Field at 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. "The Army and nation cannot show you enough gratitude," he added before he and Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Bjerke uncased the brigade's colors. Since being certified
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Slade Ham. 8 pm. $15. Little Creek Casino Shelton. Comedy Night, featuring Andrew Rivers, Nate Jackson. 8 pm. The Ram Restaurant and Brewery
