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It’s one of those roundup weeks in Puget Sound theater, so buckle up, sit back and enjoy the ride. The first stop on this tour is at Seattle’s Paramount Theater where “Young Frankenstein,” the performance version of the Mel Brooks movie of the same name, is fairing well. I wrote about
Music
There's a real commitment every time, as an artist, you need to go out and perform, whether it be in Europe or whether it be in the United States," says Michael ONeill from a park bench in Malibu. "It's 36 hours to Austin, 36 hours to Nashville, and it's a
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound
Show And Tell
It's time once again for The Grand Cinema's CLICK! Family Flick, sponsored by CLICK! Cable. On the third Saturday of each month, at 10 a.m., The Grand screens a family friendly film, free of charge. This is a great, risk-free opportunity for parents to introduce their children to the wonderful
Food Matters
WINE TASTING Proctor District's favorite wine bar Pour at Four (3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma) hosts complimentary wine tastings. It's a beautiful thing. This week, from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, you may taste six Spanish wines. PIPES, DRUMS, BEER Join the Pierce County Firefighters Pipe and Drums band March 15 for their
Viva South Sound
DJ Qualifi's International Reggae Night at Champions Sports Bar has been crackin' for some time, drawing crowds from Seattle to Olympia and even further out. The St. Dominica-native prides himself on delivering the sounds of the Caribbean, South/Central America and Africa in a weekly Saturday night excursion that is more an
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If the band name doesn't tip it off enough to you, I don't know what to say. They're called Deadkill. What do you think they play? Chillwave? (On a side note, I would love it if there was an explosion of dream-pop acts with misleadingly aggressive names. "Have you heard
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When you start out, as an artist, it's far from uncommon to imitate your heroes. The Rolling Stones wanted to be old blues musicians, scores of angry comedians in the '90s strived to capture Bill Hicks' magic, and Paul Thomas Anderson's early films had the lifeblood of Martin Scorsese surging
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Experimentation for experimentation's sake can be a fun tunnel to explore, but the ability to rein oneself in is a valuable one to have. Following every whim is too easy, which is why I'll always give enormous amounts of credit to people that can write a solid three-minute pop song.
People Rule
The Oscars were a ratings success this year, but the airmen of the 446th Airlift Wing on McChord Field far preferred their own annual awards banquet, which was hosted by the 446th commander, Col. Bruce Bowers. The event, which was held March 8 at the Museum of Flight, boasted a number
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia - Downtown. Caladh Nua. All Ages. 7:30 pm. Cascadia Grill Olympia - Downtown. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports
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BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. An Evening With Curtis Salgado. 8 pm. $15. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Hambone Blues Band, Jerry Miller, Pat Merriman. 9 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Myles Weber. 8:30 pm. $15. Washington Center for the
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia - Downtown. Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival. All Ages. 7:30 pm. The Harp and Shamrock Tacoma - Northend. Highland Piper John Vance. All Ages. 10 am-noon. NC. Mooncoyne. All Ages. Noon-2 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Sharon Knight.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. Rialto Theater Tacoma - Downtown. Caladh Nua. All Ages. 7:30 pm. $19-$49. Washington Center for the Performing Arts Olympia - Downtown. From The Heart Of The Theater, with Olympia Symphony Orchestra. All Ages. 7 pm. The Harp
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Hello metal fans, it's been awhile. It's time to pull out the horns and remember the rock. Christian Mistress, Olympia's favorite metal sweethearts, are about to make their home stop on a wailing west coast tour. The bellowing harmonies of a front woman - who was clearly born from the
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Harp and Shamrock Tacoma - Northend. Scoil Rince Slieveloughane. All Ages. 1-2 pm. NC. Jack Montgomery piper. All Ages. 3-5 pm. NC. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring Kurt Lindsay. 7 pm. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. St. Paddy's Day Bash. 8 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Acoustic open mic hosted by Leanne Trevalyan. 8 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool Bingo. 6:30 pm. White Horse Tavern Yelm. Barstool Bingo. Prizes! 7 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All Ages. 6:30-8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Cascade Community Center JBLM-Lewis Main. Bar Bingo in Heroes Lounge. No cash prizes. 7 pm. Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm. NC. Tacoma Comedy Club
Heroes & Awards
Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team of 7th Infantry Division crowded into the newly-named Sgt. 1st Class Charles D. Main room, March 7. The multi-purpose room was dedicated in honor of Main, who is the 23rd Inf. Regt. honorary command sergeant major. "I'm very surprised; my
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After running on Broadway for six years and winning five Tony Awards, Man of La Mancha opens Friday at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse. Set in the 16th century, this play within a play is the musical version of Cervantes's Don Quixote. While Cervantes awaits his trial with the Spanish Inquisition,
