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There was a time when the Weekly Volcano could have been renamed the Weekly Pacific Grill Doyle's Lynn Di Nino Rich Wetzel. Our love for these folks wasn't hidden, and arguably still can be overwhelming. We've given Wetzel a lot of love over the years, not only because he's a
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Why are European communities imposing regulations on the Muslim head scarf? How did a proposed Muslim cultural center in Lower Manhattan provoke a fevered political debate? Drawing inspiration from philosophy, history and literature, University of Chicago scholar and national commentator Martha Nussbaum deconstructs the rise of anti-Muslim zealotry since Sept.
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One of the Pacific Northwest's leading Native artists, from a family long associated with The Evergreen State College, is the subject of a richly illustrated new book, A Totem Pole History: The Work of Lummi Carver Joe Hillaire. Lummi elder Pauline Hillaire writes about her father's legacy as one of
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There is the sometimes perilous aspect of holding a discussion in a room full of folks who have had a couple. People feel inclined to yell weird stuff like ‘I've done Jager! I've done Jager!' But it's that kind of energy that makes the Broadway Center's Think & Drink. Part
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You're in denial, but the signs are hard to ignore. Shops are draped in red and green; cocktail parties ?ll your calendar, and you can't button your skinny jeans anymore. Yep, it's the holiday season. As they say, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em, which is why you'll be
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The first thing I thought when I visited Thomas Studio Art Gallery in Olympia to see M.W. Lindenmeyer's pastels was this stuff is funny. And then I thought it's more than just funny; it's also smart. And then references came to mind. These pictures remind me of Red Grooms and
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Lining the water's edge slightly offset from the heart of downtown is Dock Street. This area is the epitome of a hidden gem. There's not an excess of the usual traffic congestion you anticipate downtown, and there are a variety of culinary eats and lovely sights to see. It's a
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The winter holidays are a time to share precious times with family and friends. In the spirit of gathering together, we have compiled a winter calendar brimming with spectacular events to enjoy with your loved ones. From all of us at Weekly Volcano and Northwets Military: We hope that you
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Oh the holidays. The time of year when I spend my weekends wandering aimlessly around the hated mall trying to figure out what to buy my mom, only to be faced with a gladiator showdown in line for the register. Anyone else so over dealing with absurdly stressed out people?
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[ELECTRO-ROCK] + FRI, NOV. 22 Mirrorgloss is a very new band, having only played a handful of shows thus far. Even still, their sound is so clearly drawn out and natural, so well-defined and - the best part - relatively novel for Tacoma. With the exception of a couple bands, like
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Dear reader, would you indulge me in taking you behind the curtain for a brief moment? You see, I've been writing about bands for about four years now, and there are certain things that I've come to enjoy about the process, and certain things that I tend to avoid. Most
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The time to holiday shop is upon us. Deal-seeking crowds, warzone parking lots and panicked shoppers frothing at the mouth over the latest and greatest technology are already popping up at commercial centers near you. You can face down the holiday soup at the chain stores ... or you can
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"This is a busy time of year and it could get busier," said Jeff Klein, development director for the Emergency Food Network in Lakewood. Klein was alluding to the pending Farm Bill, which could cut monthly food stamps by approximately $36 less for a family of four. "We are going
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>>> ART MINGLE WHILE YOU SHOP A recent dialog with a Seattle friend: Friend: "Hey, we are coming down to Tacoma and spending the weekend to see the sights." Me: "For real? Why?" Friend: "Uh, yeah. We are coming down for the art. Duh. You LIVE there - don't you know that?" Yeah, I guess I
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As the orange flaming orb in the sky makes its exit, a delicious orange roundish-shaped gourd makes its appearance on doorsteps throughout neighborhoods around the country. It takes the moniker Jack and is in everything from lattés to pies. And though it sounds like a load of hyperbole to say
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Thursday, Aug. 16: Clos LaChance wine tasting, 5-8 p.m., $5, Vin Grotto Café & Wine Bar, 813 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.722.5079. Thursday, Aug. 16: Tacoma Singles Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m., Mountaineers Club House, 2302 N. 30th, Tacoma. Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Tuesday, Aug.
