Critics' Picks
[POST PUNK] + FRI, MAY 16 Hailing from Oakland, Steel Cranes are a no-nonsense duo composed of Tracy Shapiro and Amanda Shuckle. Their brand of wiry, nervy post-punk recalls badasses such as PJ Harvey and Patti Smith. The assault of guitar and drums is dialed in to a degree that would
Music
Robert Pollard isn't just a hilarious drunk, he's also one of the most prolific recording artists in popular music. He's released 22 albums since 1987, and that's just studio albums under the Guided by Voices umbrella. This isn't counting EPs, live albums, solo recordings, or even his album comprised entirely
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring
Show And Tell
For the better part of the past decade, the prevailing image of the vampire in the public consciousness was a defanged, emo pantywaist who couldn't go out in the sun, not because it would burn him to ashes, but because it would make him sparkle. I thought my fervent prayers
Food Matters
BENEFIT WITH WINE It's a safe bet BMW Northwest isn't on local foodies' radar. After Thursday, May 22, that could change. BMW Northwest (4011 20th Street East, Fife) will host charity event "Cheers to Kids," with wineries in the house. The $60 ticket price includes a wine tasting with Alexandria Nicole
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Louie G's Pizza Fife. Jessica Lynne. All Ages. 8 pm. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. The Bog Hoppers. 8 pm. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor,
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BLUES B Sharp Coffee House Tacoma - Downtown. Malibu Manouche. All Ages. 8 pm. Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. OneNiteStand. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Tab Benoit. 8 pm. $20-$25. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Eric Da
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. The Bog Hoppers. 8 pm. Burton Church Vashon. Vashon Free Range Folk Choir. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Tab Benoit. 8 pm. $20-$25. COMEDY/GAMES Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Eric Da Silva. 8:30 and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Blues County Sheriffs. 7 pm. NC. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Immanuel Presbyterian Church Tacoma - Northend. Blues Vespers, with Adam
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Monday Music, featuring Kurt Lindsay. 7 pm. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Uke-Olympians. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma -
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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. BLUES Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Claude Bourbon. All Ages. 6:30 pm. $15. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Barstool Bingo. 6:30 pm. White
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Carolyn Cruso. 7-9:30pm. $7-10 suggested donation. Tacoma Public Library Main Library Tacoma - Downtown. Claude Bourbon, Medieval and Spanish blues guitarist. 7 pm. NC. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All
Stage
The exhibition called "Wet" and subtitled "Abstract Expressionism in Fluidity, Movement and Space" at B2 Fine Art is a retrospective of work by Chuck Smart with some works by other well-known artists thrown in - like Yakime Brown, who is beginning to make a splash in New York; Judy Hintz
Stage
March 24, 1958, at the height of his popularity, the greatest rock star in the world - in the history of the world - was inducted into the U.S. Army as a private. His fans called the day Black Monday. The occasion was marked by "one last kiss" from a
Guides
Few things mean summer more than a festival, and many of the South Sound's summer festivals are family-friendly in every way. Take the kids, enjoy some fair food, arts and crafts vendors, live music and often a few rides, too. The South Sound lights up with festivals throughout the summer
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Some activities described as "fun for the whole family" are mostly fun for the younger members. But you can make the next outing with the kids a memorable one for everyone with this list of Thurston County favorites that have grownup appeal, too. Hands On Children's Museum For kids: With climbing structures,
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Vacation Bible School, aka VBS, isn't what it used to be. It's better! In fact, the summertime day camp where children learn about and experience the Christian faith has a new name at some churches. "We refer to our week as Vacation Bible CAMP; it's way too much fun to be
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If I may be so bold as to offer one piece of advice for first-time zip-liners, it would be this: you really do need to thrust your legs straight out in front of you. Pretend you're a kid on a swing set. My wife had trouble with that. It didn't
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Enjoying a great movie with the whole family is a terrific summertime activity, but who says you have to be cooped up in a dark movie theater to do it? Wouldn't it be more fun to catch a flick under the stars on a balmy and beautiful summer evening and
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I see about 40 plays a year in the South Sound. Some are better than others, and some make more money. At least two will tank despite being quite good indeed. End Days at Harlequin and Next to Normal at Capital Playhouse struggled to find audiences, and those were my