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FUN WITH TACOMA HISTORIC PRESERVATION >>> Tacoma artist Joshua Casey, he of Josh Casey Design - saddened by the destruction of the historic Heidelberg Student Price mural during renovation of a building at the University of Washington Tacoma - recreated a composite of what the mural might have looked when it
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GO FOR THE GOLD ... AND GLITTER >>> The Tour de France might be one of the coolest things on two legs operating two wheels, but it's such a commitment of time, effort and frequent flyer miles to check it out. Then they ride by and it's over. Fortunately, there are
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SONGS FOR BRIAN >>> In a few minutes, Doyle's Public House will fittingly play host to a memorial concert for Brian Redman - which, naturally, will include a heavy dose of rock and music. Based on the astounding number of people Redman touched during his time in Tacoma,
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WHAT WE HAVE FOUND TODAY >>> Hall & Oates are canceling their concert in Arizona in protest of SB 1070. We hope they don't cancel their Puyallup Fair appearance over the fact that Prosecutor Mark Lindquist chose The Minus 5 featuring Peter Buck instead of them for his fundraiser party
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NEW KID ON THE BLOCK >>> A new restaurant has arrived on Tacoma Avenue South, in Red Kelly's old spot near the County-City Building. The restaurant is the SideBar Bistro - note the legal theme - with cherry wood furniture, slate floors, fixtures that look as though they came from Restoration
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BEER, BEER EVERYWHERE ... ESPECIALLY EVERY SECOND MONDAY >>> Recognizing the burgeoning craft beer market in the Tacoma area, five local watering holes - The Red Hot, The Parkway Tavern, Doyle's Public House, The Swiss, and Meconi's Pub & Eatery - will join forces for a monthly beer event, beginning June
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CONCERT ALERT >>> Fans of acoustic and Americana should definitely make Gaelic Storm a priority when they perform Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center's Americraft ShowPlex. If you've never heard of them, they're the Irish band in Titanic. But don't let that stop you. Tickets for the 7
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RUNNING PROUD >>> I snapped this photo just outside Steilacoom High School in Lakewood this morning. On behalf of the Weekly Volcano and Swarner Communications, I'd like to extend special prayers and thanks for those who died serving our country, and those brave soldiers, and their families, who still serve.
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SOOCER, BEER AND MUSIC IN A TENT >>> I'll be camped out at area bars during the World Cup 2010, which kicks off in South Africa June 11. Don't go thinking I'm some footie fanatic who knows what he's talking about: I just like watching the tournament - and enjoying a
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DINING NEWS, NIBBLES AND BITS >>> Prime Night: Goodfellas Italian Steakhouse in Lakewood offers a full prime rib dinner for $14 every Thursday. It's Back: The Varsity Grill has brought back its monthly Martini Club, which will be held tonight from 5-7 p.m. Your $5 allows you free appetizers and $5 martinis.
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THE SOUTH SOUND'S NEW NOSHING AND SIPPING SOCIAL CONGLOMERATE >>> As part of the Weekly Volcano's new Nosh League, you can meet up with like-minded foodies at locally owned restaurants and businesses and take advantage of special discounts, win restaurant gift certificates, and learn tips from chefs and food producers. Nosh
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ONE OF THE BEST ANNUAL EVENTS IN TACOMA >>> Tacoma came out in strong numbers Sunday to the Broadway Center's Star Chefs on Broadway Carnevale a Venezia gala inside the Pantages Theater. The evening began with shopping, noshing and sipping in a vibrant Italian market (otherwise known as the Pantages lobby),
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WINE WITH A VIEW >>> "Wine bar" has always seemed like a contradiction in terms to me. Don't get me wrong, I love wine and drink it avidly - perhaps with more avidity than discernment. It's just that putting the word "wine" before "bar," threatens to undermine the whole vivid set
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NEW TASTE IN TOWN >>> Phone your beer buddies. All of them. Harmon Brewery Company has built a space where folks can gather around long tables and drink beer, eat pizza, watch the game and gab away. Tomorrow the Harmon Tap Room (204 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma) opens its new production brewery
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ONE BIG PARTY TODAY >>> Greece Is The Word: Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church's annual Greek Taverna, which is a smaller sibling to its annual fall shindig, will be held today from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. St. Nicholas will serve gyros, manestra and keftedes, tsureki bread, salata, spanakopita, baklava, beer,
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TIME TO HOP TO IT >>> First Night - Pierce County's New Year's Eve alternative to hordes of drunken idiots, overpriced tickets, and Dick Clark's mummified visage - is on again this year, providing a family-friendly celebration rooted in the visual and performing arts. This year's event focuses on "The Year
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ARE YOU READY TACOMA? >>> "Wow, Natasha (Miko Kuro) will be here in a few hours and we will begin the final stages of preparing for the tea tomorrow night!" writes Jada-Moon Gridley on her Facebook page this morning. "I am so excited about to share and partake in this experience." I'm
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TACOMA FILMMAKING CREW READY TO GO >>> Despite a few major movies filmed in our streets, the Tacoma film industry is in its infancy. It takes more than directors and production crews to build an industry; it takes producers, agents, distribution contacts, dealmakers, lawyers, and an experienced investment community. Nevertheless, Tacoma-based filmmakers
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TUESDAY IS A GOOD FOOD DAY >>> Leader Of The Stack: For the morning sweet toothed-diner, the Hotel Murano serves an amazing gourmet gingerbread French toast. Six gooey cinnamon and ginger swirled slices arrive on a long plate topped with crème fraiche and powdered sugar. They're so soft you could sleep
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TODAY'S WEATHER IS PERFECT FOR A MISTER TACOMA >>> Mint is a year-round phenomenon these days, thanks to the mojito madness that has swept bars both swank and modest the last four years. Mint's sweet, earthy flavor is also the perfect addition to cocktails enjoyed during warm weather. Last night Villa Caffe
