Arts Features
Fall 2012 is bringing a full lineup of shows to the venues of Tacoma-from the Broadway Center to the city's many smaller theatres to the Tacoma Dome. Opera? You got it. Broadway shows? You got it. Holiday events? Yeah, you got that too. But be forewarned, the best that the
Music Features & Columns
The Grays Harbor County Fair announced its musical lineup and other entertainment acts this week, and it features several great acts. Charlie Daniels and the Charlie Daniels Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Daniels is probably best known for his hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia,"
Scene It
Its that time of year when watermelon starts filling up the large bins outside of grocery stores. Which is good news because we are thristy for a Watermelon Gin Fizz. Ingredients needed are, of course, watermelon, plus gin, lime juice, ginger ale, and lime wedges for
Cup Check
Judging by our weather, the weekend forecast isn't looking too hot. Don't let this discourage you. This week, we bring you an indoor drinking game. A twist on a childhood favorite, we present Battle Shots! Rules are much like Battle Ship, however instead of
Cup Check
Fingers crossed, if the weather is nice this weekend, we will be playing Dropsy Drinksy. The game is fairly simple. Everyone stands in a circle around a keg ( Cups filled with beer can be used if you don't have a keg). One person starts by
SouthSoundland
We bet you can't wait for the fall elections. You are anxious to cast your vote, if for no other reason than to shut up all of the politicians and talking heads on CNN and FOX. To help you limber up for the national elections, we present a much more important
SouthSoundland
After garnering much praise in 2010 from our inaugural Sexy Issue, we brought it back for another run in 2011. We found out it was just as smoking hot. That's the case again this year - as evidenced by the extremely attractive people that grace the pages of our fine rag. Throughout the
Cup Check
What could be better than Frisbee? A beer and Frisbee! We first took notice of this game when we saw neighbors setting up tall poles with beer bottles on top. We immediately assumed it was the poor kids version of a Tiki torch. Come to find out, it
Food Matters
Dirty Oscar's Annex chef Aaron Grissom has transformed his menu, filling it with locally grown spring flavors. Aaron pointed to his new sandwich, the Muffaletta, as a shining example. Stacked with, house-smoked salami, ham, mortadella, green olive tapanesca, peppered tomato, havarti, and served on focaccia bread
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Hello fans of Tacoma. We are gearing up for our annual Best of Tacoma guide in late July. This year, we are celebrating with an election theme seeing that our country is going to the polls big time in 2012. So, before we vote, we'd like to solicit some nominations. Please
Military Life
Here are photos from the Pampering the Military Ladies event, Feb. 25, 2012 at the Lakewood Towne Center hosted by The Ranger and NW Airlifter newspapers and sponsored by The Olympia Auto Mall.
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Everything needs a day. Or a month. Even children's dental health. Luckily, the Pierce County Dental Society is all over it - and has been for some time. As part of the overarching Dental Health Month, Saturday the Pierce County Dental Society will put on its 21st annual Children's Dental
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"It's the water." No matter if you're a full-blown alcoholic or not, you're likely familiar with the famed Olympia Beer motto of yesteryear. Whether describing the easy-to-drink suds that helped make the town famous, the Budd Bud Inlet that helps give it character and beauty, the artesian wells that pump vitality
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As a former doorman at a popular night club, I'm familiar with the game - familiar with the intricate ritual engaged in by singles across the South Sound every weekend. Whether you realize it or not, there are singles of almost every age on the prowl every Friday and Saturday -
