Music
Last year, Matt Berninger of the National and Brent Knopf of Menomena teamed up for an unlikely side project called El Vy. While the National's stately, mature indie rock might not seem like it would mix easily with Menomena's fractured experimentalism, the resultant product brought out new sides to each
Features
According to optometrist and visual injury specialist Dr. Thomas Politzer, "Eighty to eighty-five percent of our perception, learning, cognition and activities are mediated through vision." What we think, in other words, is defined largely by what we've seen. Vision is a marvelous gift, but it can inspire and enable some
Military Life
There are exciting sights - the Daytona International Raceway as competitors whiz by at 200 mph. There are booming sounds - the noise of big engines as the race cars zoom along. And at the finish, there's either the thrill of victory or the agony of defeat. These are the sensations, the excitement,
Music
Some bands are so distinctive and influential that to describe them would be redundant. These are artists who've risen to such a level that their names are used to describe other artists. Chuck Berry, the Beatles, the Sex Pistols, the Talking Heads - these are not simply musical acts, but
News Front
As caucuses and primaries close, the race for the next President begins to heat up. Media coverage delves into each candidate's past, and voting history pollsters have begun to do the same with constituents. First Command Financial Services recently released the results of its latest poll of middle-class military voters, and
News Front
The USO Northwest hits a historic milestone, celebrating 50 years in our community and is planning to kick off this historic event in a big way with a celebration today at 1 p.m. at the USO Sea-Tac Center. This event will recognize the contributors of the $1.6 million Enduring Support Campaign
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Cherbas Center Julieanne Cherbas’ shining countenance and open friendly face is a delight. So is her approach to life in general, eating habits, exercise, weight loss and weight maintenance. Cherbas is owner of the Nutritional Wellness and Personal Growth Center, soon to open on Sixth Avenue. The center is housed in
Features
Join these Kitsap Restaurants for Special Valentine’s Day online menu options that are delicious and affordable. Make a reservation at one of the listed restaurants on Valentine’s Day for dinner, and either print or mention the special Northwestmilitary.com menu to your server. Prices are as low as $40.00 a couple on
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There are few things Bobble Tiki enjoys more in this world than a reason to celebrate. What can Bobble Tiki say? He just likes a party. Whatever the occasion — be it a wedding, anniversary, birthday, or bar mitzvah — Bobble Tiki is down to commemorate it and down to
News
Washington State Representative Dick Muri, who serves the 28th Legislative District (which includes Joint Base Lewis-McChord and surrounding areas), received the 2015 Outstanding Legislator award recognizing his service to the veteran community he represents, Jan. 7. He recalled his reaction, upon learning he won the award last year, was "I
News
The veterans and homeless who call the Tacoma area their home will soon have the help they need with the addition of Recovery Café to the community, the first of its kind in the area. Recovery Café's mission is simple - to provide help and services to those afflicted by
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Working in one of the most dangerous occupations in the military is probably an accolade that most servicemembers would want to state, but may not want to actually commit a career towards. That's the life of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. Out of the estimated 1.4 million members serving in the
Stage
Tacoma Little Theatre's production of Second Samuel is a little play that tackles big subjects in an inventive manner while maintaining its light-hearted feel. It is a stylistic marvel with two sets: the Bait and Brew Bar (stage left), advertising red eye - that's booze and red wigglers - that's
Reviews
Two things you notice right away about the Brown's Point Diner in northeast Tacoma: First, it's a little slice of Americana with no-fuss food and friendly staff; second, for all of its old fashion sensibilities, it's in a strip mall. Jason: I think its funny when a diner is in a
Arts
Like images captured with a pinhole camera, also known as a camera obscura, the exhibition "Prison Obscura" at The Evergreen State College "considers this fundamental distortion that characterizes vision and viewing, how we see and don't see the people we incarcerate - the people we put in boxes. Guiding the
Music
In my mid-teenage years, I picked up my first vinyl album from the discount bin at Rocket Records. It was a weather-worn copy of Harry Nilsson's underrated Son of Schmilsson, the tongue-in-cheek quasi-sequel to his breakthrough Nilsson Schmilsson, and it was filled with tossed-off goofs ("I'd Rather Be Dead"), surging
Stage
If you're a Broadway fan, it's easy to look back on shows you experienced as sea changes in the art form, thereby concluding American-style musical comedy evolves in fits and starts. We study Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, for example, the acclaimed musical that featured an all-black cast, but not Clorindy:
Music
Nationally renowned musician Randal Bays, along with the Bays Family Band and pianist Suzanne Taylor, will present an evening of traditional Irish music, Saturday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m. The concert, which according to Bays will feature "the grassroots, rural dance music that's nurtured and passed on in families and
Attractions
You know what a hotel looks and feels like, but Salish Lodge is so much more than that. It's a self-contained resort, perched over glorious Snoqualmie Falls and loaded with amenities for getaway travelers. Military guests get more than they pay for, as they're rewarded with 15 percent discounts on
