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If there's one thing we're excited to see hit the Tacoma Dome (besides the November appearance of Yo Gabba Gabba), it's the swath of bizarrely tan white dudes singing about Jesus known as the Gaither Homecoming Tour. Spearheaded by Grammy winner Bill Gaither, the Gaither Homecoming Tour will also feature
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Anything that parents can do to keep their kids on the straight and narrow is nothing to poke fun at, even (we suppose) if that includes the Pierce County Parks and Recreation-sponsored Superhero Party at Lakewood Community Center this Saturday. Encouraging the kids - and parents, if brave enough -
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John Lee Hooker has such an important name in the annals of blues that people will pay to see his son perform a somewhat campy version of the great genre, most of the time without much familiarity beyond his last name. (America is a beautiful place, full of possibilities.) Wednesday,
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What's almost as good as shredding some wicked powder, bro? No, not slowly depleting your trust fund on weed and North Face gear - watching others shred some wicked powder on the big screen. Luckily, Friday and Saturday hardcore boarders will have snowboard movie events in Tacoma and Olympia to
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This weekend the third annual Gig Harbor Film Festival will prove once again there's plenty of life across the Narrows by welcoming a variety of locally-made films, independents, documentaries, shorts and more to the Galaxy Theatres Uptown. Upping the ante, special guests scheduled to appear at the Gig Harbor Film
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There are few, if any, guitarists like Leo Kottke. An acoustic fret master, tickling both the six and 12 string varieties, Kottke's blazing licks have inspired guitarists worldwide for nearly the entire length of his legendary four-decade career. With a wry, almost comical approach to life and songwriting, mixed with
Food Matters
Thursday, Oct. 14 $3 Thursdays: $3 beer, $3 wells, $3 for two hot dogs, 4 p.m. to close, Hell's Kitchen, 928 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.759.6003. Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Abby's on Broadway: A Wine Shop, 743 Broadway, Tacoma, 253.262.2902. Half-price Wine Bottle Night with two appetizer purchases, Tides Tavern, 2925
Music Features & Columns
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling... Bobble Tiki's not certain, but he suspects Hell has officially frozen over. Or, at the very least, there's frost at Glen Frey's house.
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(62nd AW PA) - A group of 29 civic leaders visited McChord Field Sept. 30 to see the end result of the airmen that have trained at Altus Air Force Base, and to learn about McChord Field's mission. Civic leader/employer tours are organized in order to spread mission awareness, foster liaisons
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There's an old saying that the only constant is change. With change inevitably comes a look back. In her final days as vice commander of the 446th Airlift Wing, Col. Lisa Tank is reflecting on a legacy of leadership, one that is leaving an indelible mark on reservists at McChord Field. The
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(446th AW PA) - About 19 reservists from the 86th Aerial Port Squadron deployed in September to support an Air Expeditionary Force rotation to Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq. The reservists are attached to the 321st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. Beyond the 100 plus degree heat, what challenges the aerial porters
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Local Air Force JROTC cadets with a knack for knowing their way around cyberspace will get a chance this month to show off their skills and compete for a trip to Washington D.C. Air Force JROTC teams from Federal Way, Todd Beamer and Washington High Schools will compete this month in
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(446th AW PA) - "Awesome day," said Brenda Pollard, a local supervisor with Installation Transportation, during the 446th Airlift Wing's Employer Orientation Day, Oct. 2. This is just one of the many sentiments expressed by civilian employers from across the Northwest region who participated in the event at McChord Field. The
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There is strength in brotherhood. In a rare confluence of wanting to serve their country and earning the benefits that come with such service, three brothers - Senior Airman Tristan Barton, Senior Airman Josiah Barton and Senior Airman Jeremiah Barton - present themselves as a small "band of brothers" within the
Operation Family Support
As the days get shorter and the leaves on the trees start to change colors, people start to get into a fall frame of mind. There are several events across Joint Base Lewis-McChord to help ring in the change of season and embrace all of the great traditions and holidays
Military Life
Five years ago, the military decided to host its own version of a popular reality show where people compete in a singing competition (I'm sure you know the one) and to call it Operation Rising Star. Contestants must be 18 years or older and either be an active duty service
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Eager faces scanned the incoming soldiers as they walked into the festive room at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center. "Is that my pen pal?" was written on each person's face as they waited to meet their adopted troop member for the first time. Handshakes turned into hugs as the soldiers met
Veterans
Rick Bulman knows first-hand that a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis doesn't have to mean the end of a productive and happy life for veterans. He's been through it, and knows there is hope for those struggling with PTSD. "PTSD is a normal reaction to an abnormal situation," said the former Marine sergeant
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Crittenberger Library on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Main will close in December as part of a plan to relocate various services, base officials said this week. The building, located on 2nd Division Drive, will become the new home for the Army Career and Alumni Program. "This is part of the relocation of services
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Weary commuters who drive the Interstate 5 corridor and are fed up with the traffic congestion near Joint Base Lewis-McChord received a bit of good news Oct. 4. A new entry gate opened Monday for vehicles to enter the base on weekday mornings. The gate is for use only for drivers
