Military Life
When I first moved to JBLM, I had the good fortune of being invited to a Power Hour meeting. I wasn't exactly sure what to expect, but I showed up with a positive attitude and a business idea and I was blown away by the amount of helpful information and
Stage
I Could Go On Singing: The Judy Garland Songbook For one night only, the life and songs of Judy Garland will be brought to the Centerstage Theatre. Meg McLynn will be portraying the irreplaceable actress and singer as they cover her enormous songbook. - Rev. Adam McKinney Sunday, Sept. 27, 2:30
South Sound Cinema
Opening Sept. 18: HellionsLook, there's surely no way that Hellions will be raking in the awards, but I will tell you this: judging by the trailer, this flick is bat-s--- insane. This is the kind of bonkers horror movie that will retroactively make The Conjuring try your patience. Demon children
Military Life
McChord Field opens its gates to military and civilians alike Sept. 19 for its third annual Salmon Run and Bake. This is a festival celebrating not only outdoor activity, but also one of the cornerstones of Washington state culture and history: salmon. There are three different races participants can choose from:
Archives
Last November, Sid Vicious and Elvis showed up on Sixth Avenue. Articulated Dia de los Muertos puppets carried by Di Morgan Graves and her husband, the puppets were funny, well-made, and to me, inspiring. I wanted to make one of my own. For the next few weeks, I’ll get my chance. Morgan-Graves hosts
Military Life
It's no secret that there are gay, lesbian, and transgender soldiers on post at Joint Base Lewis-McChord; however, despite the repeal of the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, many of them are still closeted. "I knew from active-duty there were LGBTs on post," said retired Sgt. Dana McCormick, president of
Travel
If you're wanting to get away off base to play a round of golf, reignite the romance with your spouse, or maybe finally get to meet your favorite rock star, Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, a 40-minute drive from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has what you need. The resort offers three
News Front
Army leadership has recommended that field artillery military occupational specialties - or MOSs - 13B (cannon crewmember) and 13D (automated tactical data systems specialist) be open to women, the Army's chief of field artillery said. "We are waiting on a Department of the Army decision in reference to Field Artillery MOS
Military Life
He talks about them like an uncle talks about his favorite nieces and nephews; perhaps that accounts for the mysterious "Uncle Spidey" nickname. He's not a huge guy. He has a quiet intensity about him that seems fitting for an individual who has served in the Marine Corps and has
News Front
As Sgt. Whitney Conder walked around the wrestling mat last July, proudly holding the U.S. flag above her head, it was a moment of celebration and fulfillment. Wrestling for the U.S. Pan American Games team in Canada, at 116 pounds, Conder had just won a gold medal, beating her opponent from
Stage
To celebrate a local treasure, the city of Lakewood has proclaimed Sept. 18 Lakewood Playhouse Theatre Day. The day will include a special ribbon-cutting ceremony presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce a reception with food provided by Carr's Restaurant and a house full of local dignitaries and actors from
Music
There was a time when, for fans of indie music, the genre of dance went underground. For the late ‘80s and into the ‘90s, dancing became persona non grata at most aboveground indie shows, due to the massive influx of irony and detachment. It's hard to pin down exactly when
Arts
The difference between what B2 Gallery is calling it's "Pop-Up" shows and its regular shows is 1) the Pop-Ups don't run as long and 2) the art is more reasonably priced. As for the quality of the art, there is little or no difference. The "Pop-Up at B2" running through Sept.
South Sound Cinema
Downtown Tacoma's only nonprofit, independent movie theater is proud to once again announce an annual Back to School admission special during the month of September for students and educators. Throughout the entire month of September, admission to any film screening will cost only $5.50 for K-12 and higher-education students, teachers
South Sound Cinema
According to Priceline, round trip air fare to Mumbai is currently running around $1,300. Happily, the Lakewood Arts Commission is giving away a cinematic tour of five Asian cities free this Labor Day weekend. You'll be home by Monday night, and all you'll buy is the snacks. First stop: 1938 India,
Reviews
If your culinary tastes range between chili cheese fries and steak and lobster, or anything else in between, then the Cascadia Grill in Olympia is just the place for you. It is a family-friendly restaurant offering fresh food from nearly any food category that you may be craving at that
Outdoors
Boat lovers of all ages will be thrilled with the 42nd Annual Olympia Harbor Days taking place over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. This free, three-day festival aims to celebrate the history of tugboats in the South Sound. Guests of the festival can come down to Olympia's Percival Landing Park
Outdoors
I've lived in Washington for seven short years now, but yes, I have made the pilgrimage to Puyallup to attend the state fair. It's a rite of local citizenship. My wife, an immigrant from that far-off land called Wichita, impressed upon me an obligation to sample Fisher scones with raspberry
News Front
Ronald Raymond isn't expecting Arnold Schwarzenegger to show up flexing and posing. But Raymond is hoping some facsimiles arrive, or at least some want-to-be look alikes step up on the stage Saturday, Sept. 5 at the body building championship at Joint Base Lewis-McChord's Nelson Recreation Center. It's all about incentive. "That's right,"
News Front
There is a connection between the 2005 devastation of New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina and this year's massive forest fires in eastern Washington. Denise Dhane is that connection to Operation Firestorm. The vice president of the DuPont Sub-Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, Dhane and Don Ham, the commander
