Arts
The Writer's charge isn't easy: Take two disparate movie characters and the Art at Work events calendar and blend them into a cohesive narrative. Such a task requires a certain psychedelic mentality achievable only with the aid of a sensory deprivation tank or psychotropic drug use rivaling that of Ozzy
Stage
The Kittredge Gallery at University of Puget Sound has two excellent art exhibits through Nov. 9. The front gallery features prints by Randy Bolton that provide delightful and thoughtful commentary on the world we live in. The title of his show, "Have a Terrific Great Nice OK Day," offers a
Show And Tell
Can a climber do any better than reaching the summit of Mount Everest? There is literally no higher achievement than successfully scaling the "Roof of the World." It's not a feat to be taken lightly. Many die in the attempt, only to remain on the mountain as warnings to others.
Critics' Picks
[EXPERIMENTAL] + FRI, NOV. 1 Les Rhinoceros make experimental music that vacillates from the understatedly regal ("Seepy Seepy") to defiantly abrasive ("Brea Spiders") and everything in between. Incorporating elements of noise-rock, world music, progressive rock, and ambient electronica, Les Rhinoceros make for a difficult band to pin down. From song to
Music
There was a certain point in the '90s when terms like "progressive rock" and "math rock" stopped signaling quite the potent meaning that they possessed before. Turning rock music on its head had become a foregone conclusion, and the act of throwing befuddling elements into your music became not only
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW
Food Matters
FOOD AND CRAFTS Tacoma Buddhist Temple salutes autumn with a Fall Food and Crafts Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Inside the Temple (1717 S. Fawcett, Tacoma), visitors may nibble freshly prepared Japanese delights such as kabobs, chow mien curry and udon noodles, just to name a
Stage
While not a true biography, Shadowlands by William Nicholson depicts the meeting, courtship, and subsequent marriage of British author and Christian theologian C.S. Lewis to American poet Joy Gresham. Fans of historical accuracy will be disappointed that many details are left out such as one of Gresham's sons or that
Listings
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, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Pete Lee. 8 pm. $20.
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Emma's Revolution. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. Washington Center Olympia - Downtown. Leo Kottke. 8 pm. $30-$35. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Pete Lee. 8 and 10:30 pm. $20. DJ/ELECTRONIC Jezebels Bar & Grill Olympia - Downtown. DJ.
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Open Space For Arts and Community Vashon. Cedarsong Nature School Benefit, with Caspar Babypants. All Ages. 10:30 am. $8. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Seth Martin & Friends. All Ages. 7 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Pete Lee. 8 and 10:30 pm. $20.
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Charlie's Restaurant Puyallup. Acoustic Jam Night. Open mic format with Pam Carter from Classic Case as the host. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Back To Beale Street Blues 2014 Fundraiser #2 featuring Michelle Taylor and the Blues Junkies, Nolan Garrett, Blues Redemption, Maia Santell and
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday with Black Rose. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino rockin' blues jam. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy
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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.
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Irish Session. All Ages. 8-10 pm. NC. Ted Brown Music Company Tacoma - South. Uke 'An Jam. All Ages. 6:30-8 pm. NC. Vashon Theatre Vashon. Leo Kottke. 8 pm. $35-$45. COMEDY/GAMES Cascade Community Center JBLM-Lewis Main. Bar Bingo in Heroes Lounge. No
Food Matters
LUNCHBOX LABORATORY Lunchbox Laboratory, with locations in Seattle and Bellevue, has received favorable press from Evening Magazine, Food Network, Bon Appétit and Food and Wine Magazine. A new round of press is certain with the opening of its third location - Gig Harbor (4901 Point Fosdick Dr. NW) Friday, Oct. 25.
Features
Watch out costume stores, I am about to raid you! Believe me when I tell you that you will see me coming, wild eyed and goofy grinned, ready to nab some dreamy little costumes for my ultimate holiday fantasy. It's not scary or too weird (now, now, don't stop reading, stay
Music
Night of the Living Tribute Bands (NOTLTB) is to musicians what Olympia's Procession of the Species is to artists. But instead of life-size whales constructed out of reclaimed wood, it's Marshall stacks, rocker stances and an emulation of a band that takes months to perfect. Held at the Capitol Theater, NOTLTB
Critics' Picks
[POST-PUNK] + SAT, OCT. 26 Pioneers West's debut album, Move West, was recorded live in the ballroom above The New Frontier Lounge. Released in 2010, it captures a band at its most vital, so confident in the energy that they conjure that they decided to lay their songs out unvarnished, straight
Music
It's a very festive time of year. Along with Halloween rapidly approaching - and the slew of other holidays marked by the latter part of the year - there are also some important show dates to cram in between your full celebratory schedule. One falls on Oct. 26, the Saturday before