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Thursday, Sept. 27: Tacoma Singles Wine Tasting, 7-9 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Saturday, Sept. 29: Organic and Biodynamic Wine Tasting, 6 p.m., $5, Pairings Wine & Bar, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.274.9463. Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101. Mondays:
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Nearly every Sunday I make an afternoon trip to my local Fred Meyer. Sunday dinner in my household is still a tradition, and I always try to make something new and tasty. My dear husband made a special request as I was walking out the door, “Will you pick me
Military Life
Over the front door to the Lakewood YMCA appear the words, "We're more than a gym - we're a cause." That is an accurate statement. Founded by George Williams in 1844, the YMCA, or Young Men's Christian Association, is a worldwide organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. The association's mission is to put
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Working together toward a common goal is preferable to working against one another. Since January 2012, the United States has redefined its global securities priorities when it decided to rebalance toward the Asia-Pacific region. And Joint Base Lewis-McChord units are at the tip of that spear, even when it comes to
Music
It took me years before I would even bother to look up the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, let alone listen to it. Just hearing the name was enough to turn me off. When I finally did make the time to listen, I realized that they were an absolutely batsh@* crazy
Arts
I must return to Tacoma Art Museum at least one more time to slowly peruse the "Art AIDS America" exhibition, which is likely the most affecting exhibition ever mounted at TAM and the most thorough exhibition on the AIDS epidemic ever mounted anywhere in America. There is simply too much
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There seems to be a day or days in every week where there just isn't enough time during the day to do much of anything, including eat. So, if you're like me, you simply grab something on the go. And because of this, I often surrender quality or sometimes even
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My mother always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but let's face it, most mornings I'm just pouring myself a bowl of cereal. But there are times, when Mom's words ring true, and I know I need a hearty breakfast to start the day. This,
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As the weather turns, we head indoors. And we start thinking less about picking up that picnic food to go, and more about sitting down to something good. Fortunately, there's nothing stale with South Sound dining. Here's a rundown of some eatery changes that happened while you were out boating. Possibly
Stage
The story of a married couple dealing with deep waters of grief is one that's been explored a staggering number of times. Usually, this topic is dealt with in the somber way that you'd think of when contemplating how you'd react to loss. Sometimes, as is the case with Lars
South Sound Cinema
What's your all-time favorite film? The answers varied widely as I sat and listened to 17 soldiers respond. Everyone in room C-203 in the Stone Education Center agreed that they liked a particular film because it told a story that meant something to them. Storytelling is an ancient art, and films are just
Travel
Vacations are more than a mere trip out of town. A true vacation lifts you out of the daily grind, separating you in both mind and body from your everyday stresses and giving you a chance to relax and refresh in a way you can't always do at home. For
Military Life
Running for candy isn't typically the theme to most organizational fun runs, but it is when only one day remains until the Camp Murray Washington National Guard Youth Program's Trunk or Treat event. Servicemembers not only had the opportunity to bring their children to a safe trick-or-treating environment in costume, but
Military Life
The terms "military spouse" and "volunteer" are almost synonymous. Spouses serve as ombudsmen and take on responsibilities in family readiness groups. They step up in their parent teacher organizations, in groups like Navy Compass, and in positions all around military bases, but they don't do it for pay or for
Benefits & Deals
With Veterans Day approaching, many people may be pondering ways to give back to the men and women who have served - and are still serving - our country. Vic's Espresso and Eats on Camp Murray will do so in a big way Nov. 5 with its annual Vic's Honors Vets
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The Manium — one of the very few places in Olympia that cater to an all ages music crowd — has been shut down by inspectors for “major public-safety issues,” according to the City of Olympia. You may have heard about it. The alleged violations stem from extensive remodeling done
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I have to admit that I wasn’t looking forward to seeing “Auntie Mame” at Tacoma Little Theatre. I saw the show a few years ago at a different theater, and it didn’t wow me the way I wanted it to. So when I saw it on my shows to watch
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Still feeding Seymour Paradise Theatre is well into its run of “Little Shop of Horrors,” a doozy of a show about a run-down plant shop in New York that happens to find good fortune when a space plant finds its way into the shop’s stock. The only trouble is that the
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THE STAGE Exit, stage left “Moon Over Buffalo” is a show about the rise and fall and the troubles in between of a theater troupe on the ropes. The play tells of George and Charlotte Hay, two faded stars desperately trying to claw their way back up to the top of the
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Oh my, you happy little humming readers, I thought about something this week that I’m actually quite ashamed of. You and I have been dating through this column for months, and I haven’t talked about a really important topic that you should always get out of the way in the very
