Stage
It's safe to say most of us have seen Disney's The Lion King at least once in our life, but for one military brat, she's seen the show hundreds of times. You may have watched the magical, animated movie when you were a child, tucked under blankets on your couch
Food Matters
WINE DINNER Pacific Grill (1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) hosts a six-course Bergevin Lane Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12. The cost is $65. Reserve your spot at 253.627.3535. LINDA EVANS IN THE HOUSE Actress and author Linda Evans will sign her book, Recipes for Life: My Memories, as well as share
Sipping Out
Thursday, Dec. 8 Tasting room, 4-7 p.m., 21 Cellars, 2621 N. 21st St., Tacoma, 253.220.7752. 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
Archives
Amongst several hundred police officers and firefighters, Amy Tiemeyer took the podium in front of Tacoma City Council to plead her case. Tiemeyer was one of just a few who didn't arrive solely in support of the Tacoma Police or Fire Department officers and the communities they serve. Tiemeyer is
Reviews
Zara Mediterranean CuisineWhere: 1498 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.779.0222Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, open until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Parking is validated in the adjacent Pacific Avenue garage and Commerce Street lot.Cuisine: Traditional Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish and Lebanese. Steaks, seafood,
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Scrooge: the Musical, like all incarnations of A Christmas Carol, is a transformation story. Rarely has that been so clearly represented as in this year's impeccable production at Capital Playhouse. Start with Ebenezer himself, played by veteran Tacoma actor Michael Self. It struck me in Act I
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When writing a review, especially about a play that I enjoyed, I do my best to avoid starting on the negative. But I have to get a problem I have with Tacoma Little Theatre's A Christmas Carol off my chest. I sat through the whole thing, two acts
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American Art Company is now hosting the Northwest Pastel Society's 25th Annual International Open Exhibition. Pastels have a bad rep, often deserved, but not always. The name is associated with soft and pretty colors, and pastel as a media has long been thought of as a media of sweet
Stage
When writing a review, especially about a play that I enjoyed, I do my best to avoid starting on the negative. But I have to get a problem I have with Tacoma Little Theatre's A Christmas Carol off my chest. I sat through the whole thing, two acts of it,
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Mass has begun. Someone has painted Jesus Christ silver and placed him on a surfboard. Surf’s up. The first “Fantastic Four” was a mindless, silly popcorn movie with plot and characters stretched thinner than Mr. Fantastic. For the sequel, “Rise of the Silver Surfer,” a new team of writers (Mark Frost
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For more than 75 years, tales featuring that adventurous teenage sleuth Nancy Drew have captivated the imaginations of young girls. From the original books penned by Toledo Blade reporter Mildred Wirt Benson (writing under the pseudonym of Carolyn Keene) to the 1930s films starring Bonita Granville, to the more recent
Stage
Scrooge: the Musical, like all incarnations of A Christmas Carol, is a transformation story. Rarely has that been so clearly represented as in this year's impeccable production at Capital Playhouse. Start with Ebenezer himself, played by veteran Tacoma actor Michael Self. It struck me in Act I that Scrooge is usually
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Eighteen different directors come together to pay cinematic homage to the City of Light. Gus Van Sant, Alexander Payne, Wes Craven and the Coen brothers are among the participants, each one presenting his or her story with a unique style, cast and location. Maggie Gyllenhaal, Elijah Wood, Steve Buscemi and
Stage
American Art Company is now hosting the Northwest Pastel Society's 25th Annual International Open Exhibition. Pastels have a bad rep, often deserved, but not always. The name is associated with soft and pretty colors, and pastel as a media has long been thought of as a media of sweet grandmothers who
Cup Check
It's come down to this. After 13 weeks of almost wholly trivial, borderline sad, make-believe competition, most fantasy football leagues are either starting their playoffs this week or in the final week of regular season competition. This means the fantasies of grown men (and women) everywhere, fantasies they've devoted precious time
Music
THE MOTHERSHIP >>> THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Featuring members of Future Fossils, Radio-Flyer and Omni, the Mothership has some seriously gloomy cred. True to form, on the band's terminally grunge-leaning new LP, Ten Miles Wide, there is rarely a moment not dominated by huskily shouted vocals or an onslaught of guitars and drums
News Front
Comcast NBCUniversal has long been at the forefront of respecting and honoring the sacrifices made by veterans to protect the freedoms Americans enjoy. "We've been hiring veterans for decades," retired Brig. Gen. Carol Eggert, senior vice president of military and veterans' affairs, wrote in an email. "Our company founder, Ralph Roberts,
Features
Place: Dockside DonutsOpen: 24 hoursWith: A drive-thruLocated next to: Red's Valley PubWhich is next week's: Three Drink MinimumCan you believe: I'm back off the wagon?That was: A dumb question, I knowMy point is: There's a donut placeLocated next to: A BAR!My two fantasy worlds: Have finally collidedMy overall sin: Gluttony Let
Ragnet
In every issue of this fine rag my hack team of wannabe journalists and I tackle some of the most laughable criminal acts that have recently happened in our area. Then - if we're doing our job - we write about those crimes in a way that makes you chuckle,
Music
Tacoma is a metal town. Always has been. Always will be. Period! Some folks say it's the weather, the water or the drugs, but I say it's in our blood. Like any other blue-collar town, Tacoma likes no-BS, aggressive, powerful music. This Saturday Infernal Region will release its newest full-length record
