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I've been keeping up with Susan Christian's career for more than 20 years, and during that time I have watched her art change so gradually that it's like watching a mountain grow. I think she has finally reached her maturity as a painter. Her latest works - simple, bare-bones, abstract
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QUESTION: I've been married for over 20 years, and though my wife and I have a very good relationship, she has a low sex drive and never initiates sex. She used to make snide remarks about my sex drive, but I pointed out my options (no sex, self-service, her or
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ANNOUNCER: Restaurants have come and gone in Tacoma's Old Town, but relative newcomer Montamara Café has a fair chance at staying in the game with its quality ingredients and close proximity to the water. JAKE: Open for breakfast and lunch only, Montamara surprisingly offers adult beverages that includes mimosas and bloody
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Welcome, once again, to Three Easy Pieces, the monthly column in which I guide you through three distinctive, defining and demonstrative periods, people and products of a certain topic. This month, we're talking break-up albums, taken here to not mean albums that help to soothe the aftermath of a relationship,
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For those of us that are not from Tacoma, here are a few things you should know before visiting. One, if you hate driving on hills, or if you hate paying for parking, do yourself a favor and take a bus downtown. You'll save yourself some frustration and you will
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(Editors note: The Car Show and Grand Parade were listed incorrectly in the original story. Corrections to both the story and the calendar of events have been made. We apologize for any inconvenience.) It began with a budget of $500. In 1957, a group of downtown businessmen pooled their resources to
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On June 17, Vietnam veterans were added to the In Memory Program in Washington, D.C. In addition, five fallen soldiers from Washington state were among those on the list. The Memory Program serves as an induction for those whose time was cut short because of the war. (Due to long-term
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The e-mail began with the sentence, "I'm sure you already know that an online scammer, James Troxell, is using CSM John Troxell's military photo and his biographical information to scam women." Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell is currently the third Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
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WINE DEAL El Gaucho (2119 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) celebrates the growth of Washington and Oregon wine with a Quantitative Wine Easing program featuring $50 off any bottle of wine with the purchase of two dinner entrees before July 31. For more details, call 253.272.1510. WINE DINNER Affairs (2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place)
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Olympia is the capital city of Washington state and unlike most capital cities, it has a laid-back, kick off your shoes mentality. The city and its surrounding areas allow you to go at your own pace, to relax and disconnect. Take a day to explore the top five attractions the
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Thursday, July 1 Half-price bottle wine night for wines less than $100, Maxwell's Speakeasy, 454 St. Helens, Tacoma, 253.683.4115. 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,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Midnight Sun Performance Space Olympia - Downtown. Christian Swenson's "Body Of Music". All Ages. 8 pm. $15. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Prime Time
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC 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. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Quiet Fire. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Beer Pong. 9 pm. $15 for 2 person team. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Sixth Avenue Tacoma. Art On The Ave Metro Parks Family Stage, with Mario Lorenz, William Hines, The BT Rhythm Drum Circle, Doggie Fashion Show. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Fiddler Jesse Partridge & Friends. All Ages. 2 pm. NC. South Tacoma Farmers Market
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Automatic Theory, Gina Belliveau. All Ages. 8 pm. $5. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances are available. All Ages. 9-11 am. NC. Rockin' Worship Bremerton. Rockin' Worship, featuring Isaac Watts. All
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With some time off, military families might be heading out for impromptu travel for some rest and relaxation. An option right here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is the ability of Space Availability (Space-A) travel. Here are some guidelines to know before hopping on an aircraft. 10. First and foremost,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Amocat Cafe Tacoma - Downtown. Amocat Live, featuring Gabe Rhee, Sam Bogle, Steve Cairns, Karen Miller. All Ages. 7 pm. The Spar Olympia. Brad Creel. All Ages. 8 pm. NC. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Kelsie Bahr. 7 pm. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Debut CD Release Show, with Thaddillac, Jus'tina. 7:30
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Chris Taylor. All Ages. 6 pm. 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
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