Focus
With the passing of Halloween and on to Thanksgiving -- and with Christmas and New Years just around the corner, most are officially kicking off the holiday season. For the Field Artillery branch, the holiday season also marks a time to bond as a branch as units
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We don't know about you, but we've always preferred our attractions to be glowing, neon, herky-jerky monsters that come out in the wintertime and help break up those long winter doldrums. (Joke.) Thankfully, Fantasy Lights has been granting our wish for 17 years now, and it remains a truly delightful
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UPDATE: There's a rumor this is canceled. Call ahead! One of the best things about spending the holidays with family is finding ways to escape said family. Club Vanity has you covered, this time. For $30, you can have as many drinks as you want at Vanity's Thanksgiving Open Bar Party.
Food Matters
30TH ANNIVERSARY Salty's at Redondo Beach celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free slice of its signature white chocolate mousse cake for those who wish them a "happy birthday" through Dec. 2. BEER PAIRING DINNER Brix 25 (7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) hosts a 7 Seas Brewery four-course beer pairing dinner at 6
Sipping Out
Friday, Nov. 25 7 Seas Brewery beer pairing dinner, 6 p.m., $60, Brix 25, 7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor, 253.858.6626. Wine tastings, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Olympic Wine Merchants, 101 N. Capitol Way, Suite 106, Olympia, 360.786.9463. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., $1 a taste, Stina's Cellars, 9316 Lakeview Ave. SW, Suite B,
Jobs & Education
Listening to Dave Jennings talk, one begins to think the man's life is a guide in creating multiple careers. Born in an Army hospital near the Panama Canal, he spent 18 years exploring the environment. "I fished, hunted alligators, played baseball, football, camped and surfed," Jennings said. After high school, he joined
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Scout Niblett, originally hailing from England, manages to wring more tremulous menace out of her guitar than seems quite possible. A singer/songwriter with a taste for the ominous, Niblett has a way of making songs that straddle the line between intimate and violently standoffish. The moment her vocals lull you
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For years, Paris Spleen was a fixture in the Tacoma music scene, and its members were part of the local music collective, Team Unicorn. The band's music was dance-punk, with a lyrical flair that tended to bend toward the overtly sexual - They may be the first and last Tacoma
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On Saturday, Feb 16, the Military Dream Big Fair will take place at the Capital Christian Center in Lacey. The event is produced by The Ranger, Northwest Airlifter and JBLM Living newspapers and sponsored by USAA. It's a great opportunity for military and family members to learn about employment and
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The moment you tour as the great Wanda Jackson's backing band, as the Dusty 45s recently did, I'd say all bets are off. That's a lifetime of argument-ending, "Oh yeah, well, we were Wanda Jackson's backing band," moments. As a band in their own right, the Dusty 45s produce mostly
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In a manner similar to fellow bombastic locals Roman Holiday, Man Without Wax sounds perfectly radio-ready, a band just lying around, waiting for someone to discover them and throw them on the modern rock station. They've captured the sound of bands like Kings of Leon and even groups from the
Music
Hip-hop is a big-ass tree. The roots run deep. They're more permanent than concrete and asphalt. They'll outlast steel and grow through metal. The branches of the tree are vast and multiple. Many branches emit from the common trunk that grows from these roots. The branches of hip-hop are all
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Evergreen State College is an innovative and progressive liberal arts and sciences school with a student-centered learning environment. Along with many other students, Roger Plenefisch is passionate about making a difference in the world, and was attracted to the academic approach of Evergreen along with the resources available to veterans. "Evergreen
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"I guess, if we were stars, you'd call it an all-star band, but I don't know if we are," laughs Derek Kelley. Even though Kelley's being modest in his assessment of the Speedwobbles, that's about as close to an apt description of the band as you'll find. Not only is it
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Military transition is just like a military operation. You need a good plan, people to help, resources, rehearsals, and back-up plans to make sure that you accomplish your goals. When I transitioned, I did not have a good plan, I was not prepared to be unsuccessful, and I did not
Features
Thing: Emily's Chocolates Manufactured in: Fife Product is: A little on the pricey side When: Shopping at local retailers Like: Metropolitan Market Although: You can save a buck By: Shopping at the factory's outlet Listen: And learn, folks Hidden somewhat inconspicuously off Interstate 5 and 20th Street in Fife, an abundance of discount retail warehouses and factory outlets
Food Matters
Tacoma resident Dawn Markley just happened to drive by Tortas Locas on South Tacoma Way. For her it was like stumbling on heaven. "I think I'm in love with the simple carne asada sandwich with cheese," she says. "The bread was perfect. The avocado made it so rich and tasty." Large
Spouse magazine
To receive an email announcing the latest Spouse magazine, click here. To read the October 2018 Spouse Magazine, click HERE, In this month's issue: <<< Army spouse offers beauty services with a side of friendship <<< Indoor party venues <<< Local swim teams <<< Outdoor adventures in Bend, Oregon <<< Rutledge Corn Maze in Olympia <<< Cirque
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Have you ever tried roller skating? It's incredibly difficult. And we're not in the mood to hear from all you skaters who swear by those traditional, four-wheeled abominations. Last time we even attempted to put a pair of those on, we spent more time on our back than we usually
Music
In radio pop, there's frequently an atmosphere of worshipping the young and pristine, and eschewing the unique and experienced. Talent shows like American Idol and The Voice rendered this subtext overt, sacrificing cherubic, would-be stars week after week, before arriving at one performer to be fed into the music industry's churning machine. While more
