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Friday, Dec. 14, at The New Frontier Lounge, Camp666 presents Awesomeparty2012. The soiree features the much-anticipated debut of Scooterhorsey as well as the beloved Mahnhammer and C.F.A., plus the premier of And My Head Explodes Episode 2. But wait, there's more! You will also have the chance to win a
Music
If you sing "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus So I Burned Down the House" as you shop for gifts at the Army surplus store, then I have a party for you. Nothing says "holiday" more than a night with C.F.A. and people dressed as lumberjacks. (Of course, what kind
Features
You can't snap a bottle cap without hitting a craft brewery or brewpub in the South Sound. OK, that's an over exaggeration, but South Sounders don't have any issues locating a tasty craft brew. The Beginning Pat Nagle and Fred Roberson opened one of Tacoma's first microbreweries in 1997, the Harmon Brewing
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Ah yes, another year and another step ahead. This is it: the one annual holiday where everyone comes together to reflect on things, to celebrate what's going well, and to vow to improve what's not. It's the big night. The fireworks, the countdown, the football scores, the confetti, the sloppy
Arts
First Night has a 19-year-long history of filling downtown Tacoma's streets with New Year's Eve exuberance - fire and flame, music and dance, community and camaraderie among the celebrants. It's a magical night. A night that brings all Tacomans together. A night that lifts us up where we belong. Too bad
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Unless you live in a land of perpetual sunshine (in which case sun-madness might be an issue), the holiday season can have a tendency to bring about a little bit of the S.A.D.s. Particularly when it comes to something like New Year's Eve - a bullshit holiday that we thankfully
Operation Family Support
The USO Military Minute is a new weekly video series from USO Northwest. Each week Host and USO Volunteer Alice Caravias will share the latest news and events from USO.
Arts
The sound wave tears through first, shredding my eardrums in a white-hot explosion of pain, leaving only a dial tone. The remains of Mount Rainier advance on Puyallup at 40 miles an hour, in the black wall-like form of a thousand-degree pyroclastic flow of mud, ash and pumice. The P-wave
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Nestled in the heart of Tacoma, the Tacoma Nature Center is a hidden gem offering a wonderful retreat for families, especially those with young children. Spread across 71 acres of natural beauty, this urban oasis provides an excellent opportunity for kids to connect with nature, learn about the environment, and
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Currently at Pacific Lutheran University's Mortvedt Library is "Pressing On," an exhibition to celebrate 30 years of the existence of the Elliott Press. The exhibition consists of broadsides (hand-printed posters), hand-made books and other printed pieces by students who learn and work at the Elliott Press. Pieces include work by
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Nestled in the heart of the Proctor District, Peaks & Pints craft beer and cider bar, bottle shop and restaurant stands out as the premier bottle shop for craft beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers alike. This establishment, known for its impressive selection and mountain-themed inviting atmosphere, has garnered a loyal
Health
"This center is about efficiency," commented Maj. Monique Kennerly, Deputy Director of Madigan's Pharmacy Department. "We are on par with civilian networks in serving our patients, and we do 10 times the amount of work civilian pharmacies do." A part of Madigan's Outpatient Pharmacy Services, the recently opened refill center is
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With old-timey Christmas music on vinyl and delicious food to munch while you browse an assortment of crotchet goodies, handmade jewelry, ornamental art, perfume and wearable art, the Fantastical Festivus Faire promises to be a good time with great finds. From the ladies of Pistols and Petticoats and Tush! Burlesque, who gave
Jobs & Education
When a member of the military deploys, it leaves a lot for their spouses to manage at home: family, household finances, employment and more. It can be stressful to try to balance all the conflicting priorities. To address military spouse employment challenges, VA is implementing key tenets across internal hiring and
Health
Dr. Kris Peterson and Zach Zimmerman opened Touchstone TMS in 2019 with the mission of offering relief to those suffering from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A specialty provider of FDA-approved psychiatric therapies for treatment-resistant depression, and other mental health disorders, Touchstone TMS offers both transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Kids
Although they did not grow up together, Patt O'Neil and Gale Cecil both fondly remember how involved they were with the 4-H club at separate times in their lives. O'Neil grew up with a sister who was actively involved in 4-H, and Cecil became involved with the organization when her
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K Records artist Angelo Spencer is a globetrotting pop collagist who specializes in incorporating tongues and rhythms from various cultures into one cohesive mélange of sounds and textures. If that sounds pretentious and weighty, it isn't. Spencer brings a deftness of touch and execution to his music that belies the
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Ladies and gents, tonight at The Royal Lounge, before your very eyes, is a lineup of epic proportions. Free Whiskey, Smoke, Subversive Minds, Kyle Miller, Puget and "maybe" a guest performance by "somebody else" will hit the stage at 9 p.m. That "somebody else" may or may not have just
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JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - When leaders win awards through their hard work, passionate leadership and positive attitude, their teams win with them. Senior Master Sgt. Gary West, 7th Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Favorite, 62d Operations Group superintendent, won the distinguished Staff Sgt. Henry
