South Sound Cinema
Welcome to Three Easy Pieces, where I explore a witheringly specific area of pop culture from its birth to how it exists today. This month, I'm thinking of A Star Is Born. Hollywood likes to remake it roughly once every generation, dating back to the 1937 original. Though the story's about
Music
Solo artist, Eagle and quintuple Grammy winner Joe Walsh, brings the second of his annual benefit concert events, VetsAid, to Tacoma Dome this Veterans Day. Proceeds benefit military veterans through at least 19 different organizations, from national groups like Hire Heroes USA and Stop Soldier Suicide to grassroots efforts Arkansas
Military Life
The universal dilemma within military communities is finding where to put all that gear. It's heavy, large and cumbersome, and figuring out the best way to organize and store it is a challenge. If you're working with a small closet, a garage wall, or a spare bedroom, here are some
Military Life
While many Americans believe that bigger is better, the size of your home may be based on many variables. Whether you move into a small space because of budget, environmental concerns, or lack of housing options, there is always a solution to make your home functional and beautiful. Interior designer
Military Life
One of the largest investments for most people is their home. The best way to protect your home is to purchase a homeowner's insurance policy. If you have a mortgage on your home, it is mandatory to have insurance coverage. So just what does homeowner's insurance cover? According to Rick Stevens,
Military Life
Preparing to undergo any home project, big or small, can be exciting but also intimidating. Many projects can be done yourself with the right tools and a few hours studying YouTube videos. Then there are bigger projects that require permitting, licenses and field experts. Choosing the right contractor can save
News Front
About 70 people attended the Washington State Department of Transportation's open house Thursday evening at Tillicum Elementary School in Lakewood to go over the details of the Interstate 5 widening project with rebuilt Berkeley and Thorne Lane interchanges. The $495 million I-5 project runs along Joint Base Lewis-McChord and is scheduled
Military Life
Adrianna Engelstad and her friend Lillian Smith-Magallanez, both students at Central Kitsap High School, attended the USO - Operation That's My Dress event. The two arrived at American Lake Conference Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord not quite sure what to expect. The high energy Fashion Show with a performance by
News Front
A day-long employment summit for military spouses and servicewomen took place at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Monday. The event was a partnership with The Boeing Company and the USO. The expo focused on helping to navigate the transition from military life to the civilian world with professional development and resources. The
News
Jessie Castro, Vitaliano Bantiles and Lenenor Jimenez had waited over 75 years to receive due recognition for their service alongside American forces pitted against the Japanese Army in the Philippines during World War II. Joining the three surviving veterans were the next of kin of 57 other Filipino-Americans who received the
News Front
Two soft gray cygnets, also known as young swans, clumsily made their way from their traveling crate to the verdant inner pond of Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 24 to take their place as the latest in a succession of mated pairs that stretches back to
Travel
Up and down the west coast of the United States people love to beachcomb, and one of the most prized finds is glass fishing floats. It is much rare to find these today as they have been replaced in the fishing industry by plastic and aluminum floats. Lincoln City, Oregon,
Military Life
Breast cancer is an ever-present and unfortunate reality in America. One in eight women are diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime, and it is the second leading cancer-causing death among women in the United States, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. With staggering statistics across the board and
News
This Veterans Day marks another anniversary of the end of the Great War, or World War I, a century ago. Hostilities on the Western Front ceased on at the 11th hour of the 11th day, 1918. On this day this year, Sunday, Nov. 11, Americans will pause to honor those men
Music
So much of rock and roll boils down to one simple goal: shaking off the oppressive stress and browbeating aggressors of everyday life. If you make it through the exhausting marathon that makes up just one average, unremarkable weekday in this life of ours, you're afforded the opportunity to frantically
Arts
Featured artists at Minka are Lauren Boilini and Michael Kaniecki. Boilini is a Seattle-based painter and public artist who has been awarded commissions across the U.S. and artist residencies all over the world. Her epic installation "The Jungle" explores themes of overcrowding, aggression and ecological breakdown. Tacoma artist Michael Kaniecki
Stage
Yohen takes its time revealing exactly what's going on with its two characters, James (Malcolm J. West) and Sumi (Aya Hashiguchi). While they speak as though they've known each other for many years, there's a hesitance to their interactions, a kind of nervous energy that feels slightly off. It takes until
Reviews
ANNOUNCER: Ta Carbon Mexican Asadero boasts authentic Mexican cuisine with a meat-driven, steakhouse-inspired menu. If you mention steak or Mexican dishes to Dutch or Jackie, they are sure to arrive with their appetites.JACKIE: The ambiance is intimate! I've heard quite a buzz surrounding Ta Carbon and would have never guessed such
Music
Even grown-ups love wearing costumes for Halloween -- the more provocative the better. At Olympia Film Society's (OFS) Capitol Theater, that cosplay rocks. Each year since 2003, OFS has presented a parade of musicians who dress and perform as idols of the past. Last year's mistress of ceremonies, "Vanessa the
Military Life
Technology has been influencing the entertainment industry for decades. Movies, video games, and even amusement parks have evolved dramatically since the introduction of digital animation, high definition, and Computer Generated Imagery (CGI), as designers increasingly close the gap between real and animated. These advancements have allowed entertainers the ability to
