Military Life
Books are gifts that keep on giving in their ability to entertain and inspire. Finding a bookstore that understands the need to offer a large selection of publications and outstanding customer service only heightens the experience of buying books. Welcome to Garfield Book Company at PLU. Located at 208 Garfield St., within a
Stage
Back in the days before online shopping and YouTube videos of cats, holiday entertainment meant TV specials and variety shows hosted by the likes of Perry Como. Like the gelatin salad with fruit and vegetables and a nuts-and-cream-cheese topping, these old-fashioned mixtures of song, dance and comedy - all held together
Outdoors
With the magic and wonder of the holiday season now fully upon us, the city of Bellevue sends a warm, open invitation to all to celebrate the "Magic Season" with them. Home to western Washington's largest outdoor ice arena, the city strives to bring joy and wonder to children from
Stage
Who says the beginning of winter in the Puget Sound has to be dark, dreary and dull? If this year's The Christmas Revels® has anything to say about it, well, it will most certainly be the opposite of those very descriptions. This long-running local production has created a lively and spirited blend
Military Life
For young mothers with newborns and toddlers, there are plenty of diaper bags to choose, from the flowery to the pastel. But what about for the first-time father, who wants to protect his child but not sacrifice his masculinity? Five years ago, Jeff Shepard was facing that dilemma, while caring for
Military Life
It seems hard to believe but the holidays are just around the corner. Before you know it, we will be ringing in the New Year and the countdown to the holiday season will begin again. It is a favorite time of the season for many families at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
News
Puzzles can be a challenge to complete. "Each individual is a piece of the puzzle," began Mario Padilla, the newly elected president of American Federation of Government (AFGE) local 1504. An Air Force veteran of 24 years, Padilla is now a civilian employee assigned to the vehicle operations element of the 627th
News Front
There are some major changes coming to Camp Murray's Building 16, and the month long renovations currently underway are a sign of what's to come in the future for servicemembers who frequent any of the three organizations that are housed there. American Lake Credit Union (ALCU), Vic's Espresso and Eats, and
News Front
When the Seattle Sea Gals Variety Show comes to the Carey Theater Saturday, Dec. 12, it will be the 10th one that AAFES manager Patrick McGhee and his staff have brought to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The show itself is a fun-filled variety show, a sort of mini-Radio City Rockette's show
Stage
I confess that I was nervous going into Tacoma Little Theatre's production of A Christmas Story. Somehow, even though the 1983 film (upon which this play is based) plays on a non-stop loop on TV during the holiday season, I had somehow avoided seeing it during my 26 years on
Arts
One of three new exhibitions in the Haub Family Galleries at Tacoma Art Museum is "(Re)Presenting Native Americans." The other two are "Artists Drawn to the West" and "Northwest Cowboys in Art." The Native American show features paintings and a single sculpture depicting the lives of Native Americans from the
Reviews
South 12th in Tacoma is very much a collection of houses and assorted businesses, so to succeed, the business really needs to be of great quality. The Mandolin, located near Proctor and S. 12th has divided the building into an impressive balance of both the Japanese art of sushi and
Arts
Here's a question for you: What can one possibly learn about climate change from the records of an 18th century expeditionary voyage to the Arctic? At noon, Thursday, Dec. 17, the former director of the Washington State Historical Society, David Nicandri, will explore this question and other interesting revelations from his
Music
After so many years of writing about music, the one thing that still fascinates me is the myriad ways in which bands have found to combine genres and era into a bizarre soup. As far as pop music is concerned, there has always been a bungee chord effect that finds
Music
It's all about the power of a song. That's what singer-songwriter Thom Shepherd learned when a song changed the course of his life. He'd moved to Nashville after college with the idea of making it as a touring performer, but after a few years without any breakthrough successes as a staff
Attractions
Nestled somewhat off the beaten track in Shelton, a town just west of Olympia, sits a glowing Christmas surprise. Homeowner Stephen Spring, the one-man operation that is the Christmas Wonderland, has been cultivating this attraction for 15 years, though in its current form it has been in operation for only
News Front
Sometimes a family may have a death in the family where they need to travel home and cannot afford to do so, which causes additional expenses to cover in connection with the funeral. Sometimes families have spouses, children or even servicemembers that may have special needs, such as educational or medical
News Front
Listening to Christmas music during the holiday season is one way festivities are celebrated this time of the year. The 133D Army National Guard Band celebrated this revered tradition by putting on a free concert that combined classic Christmas melodies with American patriotism for their annual Red, White and Blue
Military Life
Flying things is fun. If your children already enjoy paper airplanes, rubber band gliders, and flying discs and rings of all kinds, this may be the year to try out a model rocket. First stop, your local hobby shop for a look at rockets with such names as Rocket-Star, Show Stopper,
Military Life
Christmas can be the most frustrating holiday of all. You want to give thoughtful, memorable gifts to everyone on your list, but as the holiday draws closer, you begin to realize that you have no idea what to get for your dad, or your Auntie Anne, or your Cousin Timmy,
