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For those just joining us, I'm a C. S. Lewis hater. In the face of all opposition, I remain resolute in my conviction that Lewis's fantasies were incoherent and his nonfiction only slightly more rational. I suspect, therefore, that Jen Ankrum, director of Lakewood Playhouse's holiday retelling of The Lion,
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For those just joining us, I'm a C. S. Lewis hater. In the face of all opposition, I remain resolute in my conviction that Lewis's fantasies were incoherent and his nonfiction only slightly more rational. I suspect, therefore, that Jen Ankrum, director of Lakewood Playhouse's holiday retelling of The Lion, the Witch and the
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There's nothing worse than awakening from a long winter's nap, rolling out of bed and discovering it's Christmas morning - and not a creature is stirring his coffee, not even your favorite coffee house. But you'd better not cry, and you don't need to pout, because Spanaway Park has
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Christmas in Las Vegas. It has a nice ring to it - the most unholy city in the world on the holiest holiday. What's a Vegas kinda Xmas all about? There will be a long line for $1.59 pork sandwiches. I'm sure you could expect ringing jackpots and clanking coins
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A dozen plus one of Tacoma's most well-known artists are represented in the "Sixth Annual Greater Tacoma Community Foundation of Art Award Exhibit" with a variety of prints, drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures. It's a cornucopia of every imaginable style and media that can be tastefully crammed into the small Fulcrum
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I keep hearing about DBST. Facebook feeds, fliers around town and in conversations overheard at the bar. So, when I saw they were playing the growing tradition of the winter "Soulstice" event held in the Olympia Ballroom, I figured it was time to check them out. A Youtube search brings
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POP/ROCK/METAL Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Hump Day Jam, with Dave Nichols. 8:30 pm. NC. McCoy's Olympia - Downtown. Fitz of Depression. 10 pm. $5. WORLD BEAT Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma - Eastside. Christmas Asia Fest. 7 pm. No cover.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. JAZZ Red Wind Casino Yelm. Christmas Jazz Show, with Chris Anderson. 6:30 pm. NC. El Gaucho Tacoma - Downtown. Juan Perez piano Lounge. 5:30-9:30 pm. NC. ROCK Le Voyeur Olympia - Downtown. Mosquito Hawk. 10
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino and Brooke Lizotte Experimental Jam. 8 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. The Groove Tramps. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES 2 Mile House Olympia - Westwide. Blues Bentley Band Sunday Jam. 5-8 pm. NC. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Steve Cooley. 7 pm. NC. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Sunday Blues Jam Night. 7-10
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If Tacoma is known for one thing, it's that we're gritty. If we're known for two things, the second would be our awesomeness when it comes to throwing a benefit for one of our friends or neighbors who is down on their luck/has cancer/was hit by a car/had their band
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You got a hankering for gingers? I know I do. No, I'm not confessing some dirty little secret. I'm talking about the kind of ginger that comes from a root - and besides, my love of the other "gingers" is already well-known. The Tacoma Brewing Co. is celebrating both kinds
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Tingstad & Rumbel. All Ages. 8 pm. $15-$22. BLUES Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. Bill Brown & The Kingbees. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Brad Upton CD Release Show. 8
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Other, non-North American English-speaking countries know the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by an alternate title: The Worst Kids In The World. That should tell you about the quality of the characters in question, and the odds that the title would actually come true. The Herdman clan will be
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So the tree and the fairy lights are up, you have enough booze and unhealthy snacks to sink the Titanic, and your television is about to explode in a flurry of consumerism and romantic schmaltz. But there's something missing. That's right, folks: it just wouldn't be a happy holiday without
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Treos Tacoma - Old Town. James Coates. All Ages. 7 pm. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Rhythm & Sass, Dennis Shain. All Ages. 8 pm. $8. The Embers at Indian Summer - Olympia. Tarik Bentlemsani. 6 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia -
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Brad Upton CD Release Show. 8
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HOLIDAY PARTY Garfield Book Company (208 Garfield St., Tacoma) is hosting an open holiday party. From 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, attendees may enjoy refreshments, raffles, door prizes, giveaways and more. Chef/owner John Sundstrom of Lark restaurant in Seattle, as well as an author of Northwest recipes, will host a cooking
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We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down
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There aren't many celebrities in the South Sound, but there are people who make our communities better just with their presence and energy - of course, coupled with good deeds and service. In the local hip-hop community - with a touch of 206 - Heretic The Heathen (representing The 360
