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[METAL ROCK] + SAT, AUG. 3 Ladies and Gents, the metal void that sometimes plagues Olympia is about to be filled. Seems the metal gods have agreed it’s time bring back Olympia’s Torture Box, in a reunion show appropriately named Torture Fest. Definitely not your cookie monster metal, these guys encompass
Music
I know that I've talked about this before, but it honestly bears repeating until all of the mopes in the world get their stuff together: music, at its purest and most transportive, is about fun. Fun! Now, this is not to say that this energy can't be used to access
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Friday Night Showcase aims to pack more burlesque action into one building than perhaps ever been done before in T-Town. Other acts include The Shanghai Pearl, the tantalizing temptress from Taipei and Miss Kitty Baby, the action figure with curves, who is also the host of the Rebel Riot Pinup
People Rule
Lt. Col. Johnny Vandiver, the 7th Infantry Division's senior physician assistant and chief of clinical operations, was awarded the Legion of Merit, July 26, in honor of his many accomplishments in his 30 years of service. Vandiver, of Athens, Texas, began his army career in 1983, serving as an enlisted combat
Music
It seems long overdue that I take a moment to acknowledge some upcoming events in our area that are worth penciling in on your midsummer calendar. In the excitement of the city's busy summer schedule - with the recent Taste of Tacoma, Art on the Ave, Ethnic Fest, and the
Music
The Thurston County Fair is making some changes. The annual fair that runs now to Aug. 4 is bringing two new highlights to the event: "Savor South Sound" with cider, beer and wine tastings and "Live and Local," a concert series featuring some of the best musicians in the area. "We're
Arts
With travel come all the wonderful stories of rats in Paris, cats in Greece, and roaches in Spain. Does anyone else track their trips through the vermin they encounter along the way? Thursday at the University Place Library you can hear even more fabulous stories about travel. That's because Jared
Reviews
Hordes of South Sounders flocked to the second annual Moveable Feast, a gathering of 38 food trucks and seven breweries held July 28 at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. Organizer Alyson Jones expected 8,000 visitors for the day, making it the largest food truck gathering in Tacoma. Compared to last year, this
Music
When this Saturday rolls around, Tacoma's Antique District will be inundated with classic cars galore. That's right. The Rebel Riot is coming! But before the riot begins, there must be a heralding event of proper proportions to hail in said riot. Enter the Rebel Riot Friday Night Showcase. On Aug. 2
Music
The Northwest loves a good outlaw. We're talking the mysterious, harmless (unless needed) and legendary kind of outlaw. Many of this breed of outlaw are synonymous with the Northwest, including the barely-old-enough-to-shave Barefoot Bandit, who stole boats and airplanes with sass, the "Hollywood" bank robber who had an extravagant tree
Liquid
Few getaways offer the serenity of a wine tasting vacation - peaceful drives through hilly wine country, relaxing in warmly decorated spaces with a glass of wine, and even learn a thing or two about the revered beverage along the way. All of this is within a two or three
Focus
For local author, longtime military researcher, photographer and military spouse Kimberly Peterson, being a student of history, community and military and civilian culture is a lifelong passion. Peterson decided to channel that passion into a stunning new book that combines the historic majesty of flight, the spirit of the people
Focus
Airmen from the 10th Airlift Squadron deployed July 28 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. More than 70 airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing's 10th AS "Pathfinders" departed for a 60-day deployment to the Middle East. They will be accompanied by airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska and Joint Base
Focus
This week, many reservists with the 446th Airlift Wing returned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord after spending long days and nights training at Operation Global Medic, conducted at Fort McCoy, Wis. and the Pittsburgh IAP Air Reserve Station. Global Medic is an annual joint-reserve field training exercise designed to simulate all facets
People Rule
The late Colonel Isabelle Josephine Swartz is one of those people who had a "big" life. However, this Steilacoom local, who preferred to simply be called "Jo," was probably too busy and humble to see it this way. Jo Swartz took honor and pride in serving others in the military and
People Rule
Mrs. Sarah Alsup wants the crown, and she wants to bring it home to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The Army wife fell in love with pageantry as a child when she competed for the first time and has never looked back. "Officially I am competing for the title of Mrs. Washington International,
News
On August 4, 2013, a "final farewell" memorial service will be held for U.S. Air Force PFC James Chester Mohn, who was last seen in 1944. On 25 May 1944, a C-47A Air Transport Command aircraft departed from Lalmanirhat, India on a cargo run. Piloting were 1st Lt. John S. Gordon
News Front
Long before Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter ever faced combat, he told himself he'd never let fear influence his decisions when under attack. When 400 Taliban insurgents attacked 54 Army soldiers in a remote outpost in Afghanistan four years ago, Carter kept his pledge as he risked his life numerous times
Archives
As I sit on my shady patio writing and enjoying the sunny Sunday afternoon, I also take time to ponder the tasty beverage in front of me. Perhaps you assume it is a nice, frosty IPA or crisp, cold Sauvignon Blanc. But alas, not today, for the truth is I
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I guess it’s only natural that the Paramount would want to stage a pre-Broadway show since its crosstown rival, Fifth Avenue, did so well with the show “Hairspray” a few years back. In fact, “Hairspray” not only went on to the Great White Way, receiving a few statues along the
