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It’s been four years since I last reviewed Ron Hinson. At that time he was showing a series of paintings based on Aesop’s Fables — children’s book illustrations elevated to fine art with wit and a fine eye for color and design. What he did for Aesop then he’s now
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SiteWorks 2009 will not be the type of dance recital your grandma might envision. She might imagine herself nestled in a comfy theater seat with lights dimming as a group of 4-year-olds in tutus bumbles out from the wings. What she’s more likely to see in Siteworks are dancers of
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Sumay Indian Cuisine Where: 12623 E. Meridian Ave., Puyallup, 253.770.6276, www.sumaycuisine.com Hours: Monday-Thursday 11: 30 a.m. to 9: 30 p.m., Friday 11: 30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m., Sunday noon to 9 p.m Cuisine: North Indian influenced by Mughal and Punjabi cooking styles Scene: Casual mid-class,
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Upper Crust Bistro Upper Crust Bistro is a casual, eclectic Tacoma neighborhood destination spot — a bakery, pizzeria, wine bar, coffee shop and bistro rolled into one. On a recent visit, I discovered Wine Wednesdays, a weekly opportunity to re-dedicate a love of vino. This mid week wine worshipping waives the
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MENU EXPANDED The Crown Bar on Sixth Avenue has expanded its menu to include burger sliders on pretzel buns with spicy mustard and roasted peppers, crispy calamari with chipotle aioli, JP’s guacamole and chips, four new burger combinations and more. The Crown is open 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m.
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Showing skin. The birthday suit. Buck nekkid. Au naturel. It all might make for good art, but it also matters what you call it. Naked and nude, for instance, derive from different roots — the German nakt and the French nu, respectively. The first suggests an embarrassing or dirty lack
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Thursday, June 11 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, June 12 Dusted Valley and Boomtown tasting,
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Update: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony canceled Holy crap! The South Sound has suddenly become the epicenter for slightly-past-their-prime touring hip-hop artists. Not only will Coolio turn Hell's Kitchen into a "Gangsta's Paradise" this week, but mid-'90s favorites Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will also be in town, sing-songing their way through a collection of hits designed
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If the pictures on the Internet are any indication, trombonist extraordinaire Wycliffe Gordon likes big shirt collars. And he wears them well, with abundant swagger. The good news is Gordon's music allows him to pull it off; it's top-notch in just about every category that matters. That's the thing about
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If you think about it, Tuesday's annual Tacoma-Pierce County Community Garden "Seed Swap" is a pretty sexy proposition. Gathering at the Tacoma Nature Center, gardeners of all shapes, sizes and persuasions will gather to trade seeds and stories. It probably isn't too far out of the realm of possibilities to
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Known mainly as a venue for weddings, Puyallup's historic Liberty Theater plans to reinvigorate its Oscar bash this month after a several-year absence. Think elegance as you dress to impress and sit down to a full pasta buffet. Like The Grand, the Liberty Theater will also recognize snazziest attire and highest
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We knew indie hotspot The Grand Cinema wouldn't leave Tacoma without an Academy Awards shindig of its own. In recent years, staff has opted for the nearby Theatre on the Square's more intimate space to hold its annual event, and this year's Grand Oscar part is no
Health
According to the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), more than half of all adults will experience at least one trauma in their lifetime. Trauma can result from a range of events - an automobile collision, natural disasters such as tornados, a theft, cyber-bullying, a broken heart -
Schools
Some kids go out for soccer or play trumpet in the band,but others use their after school time to pursue a more unique extracurricular by joining a First LEGO League team. First LEGO League is a robotics-oriented is a robotics program for students aged nine to 14, designed to get them
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Larry Tillotson paused for a moment in front of a simple round table. Referred to as the "white table," it is graced by a white tablecloth, a black napkin, a single white candle, a lemon and a small, white plate of salt. A single chair completed the memorial. "It's hard to put into
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One of the most popular local videos of last year was "Memory Lane" by GoodHoodMoney Entertainment. GoodHoodMoney consists of Big Dre, Baby Weed, C-Dubb and Cannonz. YouTube "Memory Lane" for some true authentic Tacoma street culture, and hit up reverbnation.com/goodhoodmoney to hear 25 free GoodHoodMoney songs, with features from Tommy
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Roger Ebert’s review of Rudo y Cursi 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. Rudo y Cursi Score: Three out of four stars Stars: Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna Sony Pictures
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Roger Ebert’s review of The Hangover 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. The Hangover Score: Three and a half out of four stars Stars: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach
