Music
For people who came of age in the ‘90s, the phrase, "five-finger discount," is instantly recognizable. Still, I doubt that people who are familiar with this idiom actually did much shoplifting. Most of us likely came to know the saying from an iconic episode of The Simpsons' first season, "The
Stage
Not enough people south of the King-Pierce County line know about Centerstage in Federal Way. I could not count the times over the past 13 years I've been writing theater reviews that I've recommended a play at Centerstage only to discover the person I'm talking to has never heard of
Outdoors
Cozy sweaters, plump pumpkins, colorful leaves, hot cocoa and brisk breezes; what do all of these things have in common? They all signal the arrival of the fall season. There are so many terrific things about fall in the South Puget Sound, so why not celebrate them? Our region boasts unique
News Front
Putting one foot in front of the other in an activity commonly referred to as walking is good for you and others - especially when the walkers have the goal in mind of ending AIDS. On Saturday, Sept. 12, the 24th annual South Sound END AIDS Walk will be held. Sponsored
Travel
Sometimes taking a vacation outside of Washington is just not in the stars. However, Washington state is not short on amazing vacation destinations. Case in point - Skamania Lodge. Skamania Lodge is the perfect place to get away from it all, quite literally. About 45 minutes from Portland, the lodge is
Reviews
With the fall weather just around the corner, the time for fruity drinks on the deck in the sun are soon to be just a fond memory. This is where Infinite Soups comes in. With a rotating menu, Infinite offers a dozen or so soups on any given day that
Arts
1. The collaborative team of Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace were pioneers of early contemporary glass but have never been as widely celebrated as their contemporaries Dale Chihuly and William Morris. Until now. Welcome to Every Soil Bears Not Everything, a retrospective of works by Kirkpatrick and Mace. Every
Military Life
Kunar is a four-legged, furry Afghan, but not the kind with floppy ears and golden Fabio hair. To hear his owner describe him, he is "the luckiest dog alive." What makes Kunar so lucky? Kunar was a dog on an Afghan military base. In Afghanistan, according to Joe, an American soldier
Military Life
When I first moved to JBLM, I had the good fortune of being invited to a Power Hour meeting. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I showed up with a positive attitude and a business idea and I was blown away by the amount of helpful information and
Stage
I Could Go On Singing: The Judy Garland Songbook For one night only, the life and songs of Judy Garland will be brought to the Centerstage Theatre. Meg McLynn will be portraying the irreplaceable actress and singer as they cover her enormous songbook. - Rev. Adam McKinney Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:30
South Sound Cinema
Opening Sept. 18: HellionsLook, there's surely no way that Hellions will be raking in the awards, but I will tell you this: judging by the trailer, this flick is bat-s--- insane. This is the kind of bonkers horror movie that will retroactively make The Conjuring try your patience. Demon children
Military Life
McChord Field opens its gates to military and civilians alike Sept. 19 for its third annual Salmon Run and Bake. This is a festival celebrating not only outdoor activity, but also one of the cornerstones of Washington state culture and history: salmon. There are three different races participants can choose from:
Archives
Last November, Sid Vicious and Elvis showed up on Sixth Avenue. Articulated Dia de los Muertos puppets carried by Di Morgan Graves and her husband, the puppets were funny, well-made, and to me, inspiring. I wanted to make one of my own. For the next few weeks, I’ll get my chance. Morgan-Graves hosts
Military Life
It's no secret that there are gay, lesbian, and transgender soldiers on post at Joint Base Lewis-McChord; however, despite the repeal of the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, many of them are still closeted. "I knew from active-duty there were LGBTs on post," said retired Sgt. Dana McCormick, president of
Travel
If you're wanting to get away off base to play a round of golf, reignite the romance with your spouse, or maybe finally get to meet your favorite rock star, Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, a 40-minute drive from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has what you need. The resort offers three
News Front
Army leadership has recommended that field artillery military occupational specialties - or MOSs - 13B (cannon crewmember) and 13D (automated tactical data systems specialist) be open to women, the Army's chief of field artillery said. "We are waiting on a Department of the Army decision in reference to Field Artillery MOS
Military Life
He talks about them like an uncle talks about his favorite nieces and nephews; perhaps that accounts for the mysterious "Uncle Spidey" nickname. He's not a huge guy. He has a quiet intensity about him that seems fitting for an individual who has served in the Marine Corps and has
News Front
As Sgt. Whitney Conder walked around the wrestling mat last July, proudly holding the U.S. flag above her head, it was a moment of celebration and fulfillment. Wrestling for the U.S. Pan American Games team in Canada, at 116 pounds, Conder had just won a gold medal, beating her opponent from
Stage
To celebrate a local treasure, the city of Lakewood has proclaimed Sept. 18 Lakewood Playhouse Theatre Day. The day will include a special ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce a reception with food provided by Carr's Restaurant and a house full of local dignitaries and actors from
Music
There was a time when, for fans of indie music, the genre of dance went underground. For the late ‘80s and into the ‘90s, dancing became persona non grata at most aboveground indie shows, due to the massive influx of irony and detachment. It's hard to pin down exactly when
