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Matter art gallery in Olympia is an area favorite - both to artists immersed in the arts scene and to the casual artistic appreciator. Saturday, Matter celebrates two years of success with a birthday party from 4-7 p.m. The good times will feature artist discussions, live music and "festive" refreshments,
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Celebrate the release of We Are One at the Falling of the Sun, a new children's book by local author and illustrator Tasha Ina Church, Friday at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma. Promotional info for the event bills the new book as, "A children's book with great social
Arts
Olympia's newest coffee shop art venue is a tiny shop on Franklin Street nestled between Dumpster Values and Old School Pizza. Bar Francis is a place that you could easily walk right past without knowing it is there. But if you walk right past this month you'll miss some fascinating
Stage
At long last, the hugely popular The Art of Racing in the Rain has been adapted for the stage and may now be seen in Olympia at Harlequin Productions. As director and Harlequin co-founder Linda Whitney explains it, "The Art of Racing in the Rain was adapted from Garth Stein's
Concert Alert
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Stage
And one and two and ball change, kick. Each year since 2010, dance troupes from all over Western Washington have come together to show off every little step they take on one expansive stage, The Washington Center. Organizing the 2018 Olympia Dance Festival program is Ken Johnson, artistic director for
News Front
If the proverb is true that laughter is the best medicine, then perhaps a smile could go a long way for a child with a serious or chronic condition. For McChord's Pilot for a Day program, the hope is to spread a smile across the face of a participating child for
Military Life
Most military homes are a reflection of the many duty stations, both in the U.S. and abroad, where the families have lived. At each new station, we add items to our home to remind us of our time at that location. With winter dragging on, it's time to start thinking
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No, not the band. Sunday at King's Books in Tacoma, author Karla Stover and teacher Frances Snyder will delve into the ins and outs of poison, from ancient Greece to Agatha Christie. According to hype, " Discover the unexpected as this presentation explores nature's most poisonous plants and compounds, and
Music
When I first started attending local music shows, I was intimidated by how chummy and established everyone was. The bands were elevated entities, but also fluidly mingled with the audience in boozy after-parties. Venues would spring up in unexpected places, only to invariably shutter after a little bit -- usually
Operation Family Support
When it comes to wounded warriors, Proliance Surgeons wants to give back. To that end, Proliance is presenting The Heartbeat Serving Wounded Warriors Golf Invitational. The event will be held at the Home Course on Sept. 16. The course is located at 2300 Hoffman Hill Boulevard in DuPont, and the invitational begins
Operation Family Support
"Last year we mailed 1,460 large care packages downrange, and we continue to collect items and money to create gift baskets for those single Servicemembers returning home," said Denise Dhane as she addressed hundreds of people who were on hand Aug. 24 for the last concert of the summer in
Focus
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, the Washington National Guard cut the ribbon in front of its new facility on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The 104,000 square foot structure will serve as the 66th Theater Aviation Command (TAC) Readiness Center. The 66th Theater Aviation Command has units spread across 11 states and is one of
Features
Boasting the widest variety of any of our area's many farmers markets, the Puyallup Farmers Market is by far the largest in Pierce County. Spread out across Pioneer Park and inside the Pioneer Park Pavilion, this market also spills into the adjacent streets. Resembling a fair or community festival -
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With demand for Special Forces Soldiers at an all-time high, Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) officially welcomed a fourth battalion during a ceremony Aug. 26 at the unit's headquarters building. The additional battalion and its 400 to 500 troops come as part of a 2006 plan set in
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ANNOUNCER: While Jackie tends to other things this week, Dutch goes solo and takes his cravings for Mexican food south this week. No, not that far south ... just as far as Olympia. Partnering the success of Don Juan's in Tenino, the Olympia location near Mud Bay has proven to
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Tacoma loves it some Pacific Grill. It was no surprise when the Gordon Naccarato-powered upscale dining option on Pacific Avenue took home "Best Restaurant" honors in the Volcano's 2011 Super Best of Tacoma Readers' Poll. Tacoma's love for Pacific Grill has been proven time and time again. Monday and Tuesday
Focus
Seven Soldiers quietly lined up against the side of a small building. After an order was given, the Soldiers breached a door and spilled into a narrow hallway. The group paused for a moment before entering a small room. Shots were fired. Before the smoke had a chance to clear, shouts
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According to promotions for the event, in anticipation of Palestine's application for UN statehood on Sept. 20, King's Books in Tacoma will show the acclaimed film Bedrus, the true story of a Palestinian leader who unites Fatah, Hamas, and Israelis in a non-violent effort to salvage his village from the
Arts
"The 2018 Annual Student Art Show at University of Puget Sound" presents the best work from the last two academic years of UPS art classes as chosen by the juror, Tacoma artist Anida Yoeu Ali. The show includes pieces by everyone from first-year students to seniors. The quality of the
