Music
The band Great White all but invented the word "supergroup," which is remarkable given the fact that it only charted once in the U.S. That single, of course, was "Once Bitten, Twice Shy," baby, which hit #5 on Billboard and dominated the airwaves in 1989. Even that song was a
Features
Summer lovin', wasn't it a blast? Some of us spent those three short months at the beach, others spent time in the woods isolated from society. Unfortunately, the days are getting shorter, and people seem to forget how to drive when the ground gets wet. If only summer had just
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The 2017 Race for a Soldier takes place in Gig Harbor Sunday, Sept. 24. The race includes a half marathon and a 5K. The start, finish and race basecamp is the Tom Taylor Family YMCA. Day of race registration is available at the YMCA. Proceeds from the race benefit the
Online Interactive Guides
Not sure what to do this fall? Check out our Fall Guide for ideas for you and the entire family. The South Sound has plenty of activities and destinations perfect for the autumn season. Click here to view our interactive 2017 Fall Guide.
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One building named in honor of a recipient of the Medal of Honor houses a facility named in honor of another recipient of the nation's highest military honor. On Joint Base Lewis-McChord and within the McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center -- named in honor of Sgt. John McVeigh -- is Kimbro
Travel
The Water Education and Technology (WET) Science Center is a place to learn all about water. Children will love the interactive games and exhibits while they learn about water conservation, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water use and how to protect the Puget Sound. The center is owned and operated by the
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The Inn breakfast Federal Way’s Village Inn has a homey, relaxed feel resembling other traditional American cuisine chain restaurants. The restaurant’s interior is simple, if a little dated, with comfortable booths as well as tables. Ambiance is not why one would go to Village Inn — value for the entire family
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The weather outside, although not exactly frightful, wasn’t all that inviting either. I was wet, a little cold and very hungry. But once I got inside, I knew I wanted to take my time before I chose how I would satisfy my hunger. For the moment, it was enough to
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India transports me to another level I happily confess my skittishness when it comes to Indian food: Curry gives me the willies. I\'ve heard rumors of richly spiced, aromatic, subtly flavorful Indian dishes, but I never seem able to track them down. I suspect most of these elusive meals are prepared
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Thursday, Nov. 8: “One of a Kind” Wine Dinner, 6 p.m., $45, Duke’s Chowder House, 3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, 206.985.9466. Friday, Nov. 9: Canyon’s Edge Winery wine dinner, 6:30 p.m., $60, Affairs Cafe & Bakery, 2811 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.565.8604. Saturday, Nov. 10: Winefest 2007, 5:30 p.m., $20, Steilacoom Community
Arts
The Greater Tacoma Community 10th Foundation of Art Award is among the year's biggest arts events. Purportedly, the exhibition represents the best of the best. Every year for 10 years jurors chosen from among Tacoma's art professionals have nominated local artists for a major prize, and every year the nominees
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Though Gig Harbor seems a distant town off the beaten path, in actuality, it's just minutes from Tacoma across the Narrows Bridge. This week, Dutch and Jackie venture to the far end of the Harbor to a little hole in the wall -- Devoted Kiss Cafe. Visited often by
Arts
Autumn always brings a cornucopia of new art exhibits. Among the exhibitions this longtime reviewer is most excited about are two shows by Olympia artist Susan Christian, one at Lynette Charters' All Sorts Gallery and one at Stable Studios in the heart of downtown Olympia -- both small but vital
Stage
Tacoma might be known as the "Grit City," but its residents have been enjoying the ethereal beauty of performing arts since the city was founded in 1875. The city's constantly expanding arts community provides plenty of theater, live music and dance performances to audiences each year, livening otherwise bleak seasons
Music
The fall season approaches, freeing us from the cruelly oppressive sun and getting us prepared to be once more plunged into the cold and darkness that makes the Pacific Northwest special. Well, special and wet. With this change in inclement weather -- because all weather is inclement weather, now --
Stage
There's just too much to do in the South Sound, and it's annoying. We try to cover everything, but sometimes that means cramming a world of entertainment into a scant few column inches. Consider, for example, fall-2017 offerings at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, where autumn gets underway with
