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Roger Ebert’s review of Angels & Demons ran in the print version of the Weekly Volcano. Ebert’s peeps will now allow us to run the review online. To read his review online, visit Ebert’s Web site. Angels and Demons Score: Three out of four stars Stars: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor and Ayelet Zurer Directed
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Openings ANGELS & DEMONS: In adapting another of author Dan Brown's religious-mystery page turners, Ron Howard wisely gave in to its beat-the-clock thriller elements, which makes for a more enjoyable summer-movie experience. But its twists, turns and revelations are just as ridiculous as those in "The Da Vinci Code" — perhaps
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ANGELS & DEMONS: In adapting another of author Dan Brown's religious-mystery page turners, Ron Howard wisely gave in to its beat-the-clock thriller elements, which makes for a more enjoyable summer-movie experience. But its twists, turns and revelations are just as ridiculous as those in "The Da Vinci Code" — perhaps
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ANGELS & DEMONS: In adapting another of author Dan Brown's religious-mystery page turners, Ron Howard wisely gave in to its beat-the-clock thriller elements, which makes for a more enjoyable summer-movie experience. But its twists, turns and revelations are just as ridiculous as those in "The Da Vinci Code" — perhaps
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So naïve I was, back in 1996. Fresh from under a large wheel of Texas tumbleweed, I had never even heard of a clam, much less eaten one. (And no, I’m not talking about eating a bearded clam, perverts.) Gooey, raw, and freshly shucked oysters from the Gulf of Mexico
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So naïve I was, back in 1996. Fresh from under a large wheel of Texas tumbleweed, I had never even heard of a clam, much less eaten one. (And no, I’m not talking about eating a bearded clam, perverts.) Gooey, raw, and freshly shucked oysters from the Gulf of Mexico
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The City of Tacoma’s green ambitions now have a champion. City Manager Eric Anderson announced recently that Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Resource Conservation Manager and Sustainability Coordinator Kristin Lynett is on her way to Tacoma to head up efforts to reduce carbon emissions. For those of you who
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The City of Tacoma’s green ambitions now have a champion. City Manager Eric Anderson announced recently that Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Resource Conservation Manager and Sustainability Coordinator Kristin Lynett is on her way to Tacoma to head up efforts to reduce carbon emissions. For those of you who
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I plod through the Diamond Parking lot on Fourth and Jefferson in downtown Olympia, hoping the sunny afternoon will draw some interesting locals to the artesian well. Armed with a digital camera, I expect to be shooting pictures left and right, but the only person I see is a Thurston
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I plod through the Diamond Parking lot on Fourth and Jefferson in downtown Olympia, hoping the sunny afternoon will draw some interesting locals to the artesian well. Armed with a digital camera, I expect to be shooting pictures left and right, but the only person I see is a Thurston
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FLEETWOOD MAC Saturday, May 16 So what am I supposed to feel about this? I’m supposed to sum up everything everyone ever felt about Fleetwood Mac in 100 words or so. Thanks, Matt Driscoll. Should I just drop trou (short for trousers, faithful and uninformed readers) with straw in hand and wait
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FLEETWOOD MAC Saturday, May 16 So what am I supposed to feel about this? I’m supposed to sum up everything everyone ever felt about Fleetwood Mac in 100 words or so. Thanks, Matt Driscoll. Should I just drop trou (short for trousers, faithful and uninformed readers) with straw in hand and wait
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Tacoma has an emerging music scene that shouldn’t be ignored. It is in the hands of bands like The Makeup Monsters and a band that I had the privilege of interviewing, The Sugar Beats. Both bands are comprised of 17-year-old rockers. I spoke with The Sugar Beats’ guitar playing lead
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Tacoma has an emerging music scene that shouldn’t be ignored. It is in the hands of bands like The Makeup Monsters and a band that I had the privilege of interviewing, The Sugar Beats. Both bands are comprised of 17-year-old rockers. I spoke with The Sugar Beats’ guitar playing lead
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Thursday, May 14 Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.8215. Wine tasting, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Cork!, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.1492. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., complimentary, Walter Dacon Winery, 50 S.E. Skookum Inlet Road, Shelton, 360.426.5913. Friday, May 15 Triage Wines tasting, 3-6 p.m.,
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Thursday, May 14 Wine tasting, five pours for $5, Vinum Coffee and Wine Lounge, 1001 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.8215. Wine tasting, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Cork!, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.1492. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., complimentary, Walter Dacon Winery, 50 S.E. Skookum Inlet Road, Shelton, 360.426.5913. Friday, May 15 Triage Wines tasting, 3-6 p.m.,
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FRIDAYS UNCORKED The Bayview School of Cooking offers a blind wine tasting Friday, May 15 from 5-7:30 p.m. Five wines will be tasted. Come and go as you like. The cost is $12 per person, which includes cheeses. The tasting will be in the BCS demo kitchen on the second floor
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FRIDAYS UNCORKED The Bayview School of Cooking offers a blind wine tasting Friday, May 15 from 5-7:30 p.m. Five wines will be tasted. Come and go as you like. The cost is $12 per person, which includes cheeses. The tasting will be in the BCS demo kitchen on the second floor
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Red Bike Restaurant, “home of the only dueling piano bar in Lacey,” was until recently Ramblin’ Jack’s Lone Star Kitchen, a country-western establishment. In the creative and inventive hands of experienced food and beverage director Brandon Escovedo, the restaurant saw a complete overhaul that seems to have gone rather seamlessly.
