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Photographer and community activist Gordon Swetland, along with a small team of artists, historians and preservationists, would like to offer you an opportunity to experience a rapidly-disappearing piece of Tacoma’s landscape and history. In its heyday, Tacoma’s Japantown — Nihonmachi to the people who lived there — had everything the City
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Hooked on the straight stuff… Your friend offers you something that you innocently accept. You don’t realize the product will plunge you into a twitching need for more, more, more; the cheap substitute won’t do it for you, you need the good stuff. So it happened when Kris Blondin offered me the use
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Hooked on the straight stuff… Your friend offers you something that you innocently accept. You don’t realize the product will plunge you into a twitching need for more, more, more; the cheap substitute won’t do it for you, you need the good stuff. So it happened when Kris Blondin offered me the use
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I’ve passed the Body Evolution door many times, curious as to what goes on behind it. Recently, I passed through the door and found a space with great chi and many curtained doorways. Behind some of these curtains, owner Kia Carr brings a technology-meets-relaxation approach to wellness and weight loss. This
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I’ve passed the Body Evolution door many times, curious as to what goes on behind it. Recently, I passed through the door and found a space with great chi and many curtained doorways. Behind some of these curtains, owner Kia Carr brings a technology-meets-relaxation approach to wellness and weight loss. This
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Once upon a time “stylists” were just for hair. Now they make stars — and regular people — look their best by helping put together cohesive looks. One of our own local stylists, Brooke Bennett, is working to launch herself nationally through a contest with Teen Vogue; check out how she puts
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Once upon a time “stylists” were just for hair. Now they make stars — and regular people — look their best by helping put together cohesive looks. One of our own local stylists, Brooke Bennett, is working to launch herself nationally through a contest with Teen Vogue; check out how she puts
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What’s the new look? Capri shorts. I have seen them come in all different styles and colors, from a dressup look like slacks that youcan wear to work for an everyday comfortable beach look. My favorite styles are the pink, baby green and blue plaid Capri shorts. They go to your knees,
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What’s the new look? Capri shorts. I have seen them come in all different styles and colors, from a dressup look like slacks that youcan wear to work for an everyday comfortable beach look. My favorite styles are the pink, baby green and blue plaid Capri shorts. They go to your knees,
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Some things (your recurring sex dreams about Al Gore) you like to keep on the “DL.” Other things are definitely worth mentioning. Like Dave’s Meat and Produce on I Street in Tacoma. The North End shop has been open only since last November, but business is booming. And the Weekly
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Some things (your recurring sex dreams about Al Gore) you like to keep on the “DL.” Other things are definitely worth mentioning. Like Dave’s Meat and Produce on I Street in Tacoma. The North End shop has been open only since last November, but business is booming. And the Weekly
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Grade A prime support from steak house Downtown Tacoma’s El Gaucho restaurant now has two ways to say thank you to local military. Since November of 2006 diners at the restaurant who are also members of the military have received a small gift along with their dinner checks — a plaque
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Grade A prime support from steak house Downtown Tacoma’s El Gaucho restaurant now has two ways to say thank you to local military. Since November of 2006 diners at the restaurant who are also members of the military have received a small gift along with their dinner checks — a plaque
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The Puyallup Main Street Farmers Market is bigger and better than ever. A tradition in downtown Puyallup for the past 20-plus years, the market’s vendors offer an enchanting array of unique products and excellent food. “We’re the first in the area to have cherries and fresh peas,” exclaims Janie Morris, the market’s
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The Puyallup Main Street Farmers Market is bigger and better than ever. A tradition in downtown Puyallup for the past 20-plus years, the market’s vendors offer an enchanting array of unique products and excellent food. “We’re the first in the area to have cherries and fresh peas,” exclaims Janie Morris, the market’s
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Thursday, May 31: Singles Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m., C.I. Shenanigan’s, 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.752.8811. Thursday, May 31: Dusted Valley Vintners Wine Tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no fee, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Saturday, June 2: Open House honoring new chef Kaj Joregensen plus special wine, 3-5 p.m., Vin
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Thursday, May 31: Singles Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m., C.I. Shenanigan’s, 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 253.752.8811. Thursday, May 31: Dusted Valley Vintners Wine Tasting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no fee, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Saturday, June 2: Open House honoring new chef Kaj Joregensen plus special wine, 3-5 p.m., Vin
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The Institute of Liberal Libations headed to Yelm the other night to watch the Mariners. Within seconds of our arrival at Puerto Vallarta Cantina, a young blonde woman attempted to ply us with alcohol. Obviously, as members of the Institute we don’t need any encouragement to drink. She and her
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The Institute of Liberal Libations headed to Yelm the other night to watch the Mariners. Within seconds of our arrival at Puerto Vallarta Cantina, a young blonde woman attempted to ply us with alcohol. Obviously, as members of the Institute we don’t need any encouragement to drink. She and her
