PROMO
Project: U - the group of 20- and 30-somethings that parties in the name of United Way and community charities - will host a fancy schmancy Get Involved Gala, a.k.a The GIG, from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Tacoma Art Museum. With the proceeds benefiting
PROMO
(THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED. CONGRATS TO JENNY!) Project: U - the group of 20- and 30-somethings that parties in the name of United Way and community charities - will host a fancy schmancy Get Involved Gala, a.k.a The GIG, from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Tacoma Art Museum. With
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Servicemembers from throughout Washington State gathered at Safeco Field in Seattle April 14 for the Mariner's 16th annual Salute to Armed Forces Night. Moments before the Mariners took to the field in their Major League Baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, six servicemembers received the honor of throwing the first pitches
Sipping Out
Thursday, Sept. 29 Ladies Night half-off all wine glass pours, lounge only, The Melting Pot, 2121 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.535.3939. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., $1 a taste, Stina's Cellars, 9316 Lakeview Ave. SW, Suite B, Lakewood, 253.227.9748. Half-price bottle wine night for wines less than $100, Maxwell's Speakeasy, 454 St. Helens,
Music
HAPPY HOUR MOBILE APP UPDATE The Weekly Volcano Happy Hour Mobile App has up-to-date listings of happy-hour offerings from bars, clubs, taverns and restaurants from Tumwater to Federal Way, from Gig Harbor to Bonney Lake. As of now, some 230 happy hours are listed - with more being added on a
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There are two kinds of people: Greeks, and those who wish they were Greek, who attend the Tacoma Greek Festival. Or those who are just in the mood for delicious Mediterranean delicacies, good coffee and big Greek family hospitality. The festival offers an authentic
Music
It's officially fall, but there's some residual summer heat hanging 'round. Some might attribute this to a late summer, but I'd like to blame EvergreenOne. Earlier this month EvergreenOne dropped a solo joint titled "Fuck Vampires." It's a humorous anti-ode to all things "cool" right now. He disses popular culture, from
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Finally, lastly, and sadly, this Friday, Sept. 30 is the last open mic at Tully's on Broadway in downtown Tacoma. This open mic, run by Stella Haioulani of Free Ya Mind Inc., has been a fixture in the city since 2001! That's hecka long run for an open mic. I've
Scene It
One of the more casually terrifying things a person can experience in their everyday life is to sing in front of a group of strangers. It's a uniquely vulnerable position to be put in, and it frankly surprises me how many people are willing to expose that side of themselves
Military Life
Boy Scout Michael Curry is a junior at Bellarmine Preparatory School and a member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 436 in Lakewood. He is the son of Dr. Thomas Curry and his wife Rachanee Curry, both Army veterans. He's been active in scouting since joining the Cub Scouts in
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The Washington State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (WSSDAR), Mary Ball Chapter, invites the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community to a dedication ceremony at Memorial Park this Sunday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. The event will mark the dedication of a commemorative bench honoring women, with the theme of
Focus
The Zodiac and its seven-member team silently oared across the water, parallel to a small beach. Gliding to a slow drift about 70 yards away, Sgt. David Aitchison, Arkansas Army National Guard, and I eased over the side of the boat and into American Lake. We headed toward shore. As "scout swimmers,"
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Eric Roberts, Raymond Hayden. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Irish Session. All Ages. 8-10 pm. NC. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. KC Brakes. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Oly Songwriter Circle. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash prize for the winner of each round. 6-8 pm. Farrelli's Gourmet Wood Fire Pizza Lacey. Team Trivia Night. Win
Health
Madigan researchers are currently testing the flexibility and coordination of 1,500 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Soldiers as part of a study targeted at predicting musculoskeletal injuries. The Military Power, Performance and Prevention study, known as MP3, mirrors performance testing presently conducted by many professional and college
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Metronome Coffee. Elk & Boar, Jesse Morrow and James Coates. All Ages. 8 pm. $5. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Matt Riche. 6 pm. KT + Hoops. All Ages. 8 pm. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording
Travel
There are few better ways in the Northwest to enjoy the start of the spring season than to attend one of the state’s biggest celebrations, the Spring Fair at the Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup. This year’s Spring Fair is set to take place Thursday to
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Ali Marcus. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Hejira. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Marc Johnson & Joey. 7 pm. BLUES Salty's at Redondo Beach Des Moines. Myles Crew. 8 pm. Red Wind Casino Yelm. The Randy Linder Band.
