Jobs & Education
For the past 40 years, the University of Phoenix has existed "to provide working adults with higher education at times convenient to them" (www.phoenix.edu) through both online and campus-based classes, including classes held on the campus of Clover Park Technical College (CPTC) located at 4500 Steilacoom Boulevard SW in Lakewood. "CPTC's
Food Matters
NEW BREAKFAST DISHES: Babblin' Babs Bistro (2724 N. Proctor St., Tacoma) has added the following dishes to its breakfast menu: Crazy 1949 Vegetable Get-Away, Happy Cod & Waffle, Naan a Zulu, True Grits with Shrimp, Passionally Your's Forever, and Tropical Thai Phoon Torta. The Proctor District
Sipping Out
Thursday, March 10 Desert Wind Winery tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., complimentary, Pour at Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Half-price wine, all night, Harmon Tap Room, 204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725. $3 Thursdays: $3 beer, $3 wells, $3 for two hot dogs, 4 p.m. to close, Hell's Kitchen, 928 Pacific Ave., Tacoma,
Arts
Is it kosher for an art critic to say he doesn't know what he thinks about an exhibition he's reviewing? Somehow it doesn't seem right, and yet we're human. Sometimes it takes us more time than we have to study an artist's work and mull it over before coming to
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tempest Lounge Tacoma - Upper Tacoma. Maurice The Fish Records Showcase. 7 pm. NC. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Switched After Birth, Steve Beck, Gary Kanter. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Gina Belliveau, James Coates. All Ages. 6:30 pm. NC. 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. Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Slow Roller. All Ages. 7 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Yenney Music Olympia - Westside. Kate Power and Steve Einhorn Uke & Song. All Ages. 7-8 pm ukuleles and instrument playalong 8-9 pm singalong. NC. BLUES Harmon Brewery and Eatery Tacoma - Downtown. Billy Roy Duo. 8 pm. NC. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Olympia - Downtown. Kid's Show, with Baby Gramps, The Zaps, Greta Jane. All Ages. 3 pm. $3. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. The Straw Hat String Band. All Ages. 2 pm. NC. Open Shape Note Singing Group. All Ages. 5 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. The Brothers Jim, Everyday Dirt. All Ages. 8 pm. $8. BLUES C.I. Shenanigans Tacoma - Northend. Ron Sanders. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Ty Barnett. 8 pm & 10 pm. $13. Big Whisky Saloon Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy Underground Presents: Drew Barth. Drew Barth was
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Mary Tebbs, Nick Sandy. All Ages. 8 pm. $5. Salty's at Redondo Beach Des Moines. Myles Crew. 8 pm. Beyond the Bridge Cafe Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Open Mic Night. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Cafe Luna Vashon. Ronnda Cadle. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. The Spar Olympia. Scott
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw.
News Front
The boy within defined the man people knew and loved. "It was the boy in the man who cared so much for us," said long-time friend Joe Cyr last Friday afternoon during a service commemorating the life of Larry Saunders. "I loved the boy in the man." He died on the afternoon of
Health
At three years of age, Matthew Little is a happy boy. "His gift is his smile," said his mother, Christie, as she held his hand. "You cannot have a bad day with him." Born with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), Matthew is severely disabled. CMV is the most common congenital infection cause of
Outdoors
They're the equivalent to the outdoor answer man. They're Jacques Cousteau, Jim Whittaker and Jean Claude Killy all rolled into one. Whether you're looking for a place to hike, swim, ski or go whitewater rafting, or whether you're looking for a place to dock your boat or ride your four-wheeler, then
Military Life
When Staff Sgt. Josh Stokes couldn't find a local car club that fit his and his 1950 Mercury's style, he decided to start one himself. So Stokes, a Soldier from the 2nd Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord who lives in University Place, and two other military buddies started the Piston Hounds
News Front
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is actively looking for qualified individuals to join their organization on a volunteer basis. This Department of Defense office was established in 1972 and works closely with members of the Guard and Reserve to work with their civilian employers. The ESGR
News Front
Army Emergency Relief, or AER, has announced the opening of its scholarship application period. Applications will be accepted until May 1. AER supports both the Spouse Scholarship Program, as well as the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for dependent children. Scholarship specifics and applications are available on AER's website. The Spouse
