Arts
When I think of political protest, I don't usually think cute or sweet or quirky. I also don't usually think of art.But Oly Loves Planned Parenthood, a loosely organized network with a high percentage of working artists and art lovers, has made its protests all of those things.Since February, they've
Music
Lots of local albums have dropped this year - perhaps more than any other year I can remember. It's obvious some people are really getting on their craft. One of the artists having a particularly productive year is Todd Sykes, one half of CityHall. Sykes is the full-time producer of
Food Matters
BEER BASH 7 Seas Brewing (3207 57thSt. Ct., Gig Harbor) is throwing a two year anniversary bash in their parking lot from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Besides a barbecue and bunch of 7 Seas brew, expect live music by Perry Acker, Shy Boys, China Davis and SweetKiss Momma. WINE
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Place: Mr. Jalapeño Serving: Mexican food Not actually: A dude named Mr. Jalapeño Much: To my disappointment Where: Bonney Lake I hardly: Go to Bonney Lake Because: It's too damn far away I get it: If you live in Bonney Lake But: Why would you live in Bonney Lake? It's: Too damn far away! Across the universe and up a
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Bill Davie. All Ages. 7 pm. Tumwater Farmers Market Tumwater. Nordic Exposure. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Gann Brewer. All Ages. 6 pm. O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Holus Bolus. All Ages. 6 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. The Mark Riley Band. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Steilacoom Pub and Grill Steilacoom. Beer Pong. 9 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC South Tacoma Farmers Market Tacoma - South. DeAna Marie. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. King's Books Tacoma - Stadium District. Jim Page, Bill Davie. All Ages. 7 pm. Doyle's Public House Tacoma - Stadium District. St. Practice Day.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances are available. All Ages. 9-11 am. Free. Kel Schmitz. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Mandolin Grand Reopening Party, with Tom Montante, This Ambition, Brothers
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Dinner & Concert, featuring Terry Holder & Jerry Holder. All Ages. 7 pm. Morso Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Legendary folk-rocker Peter Case. 8 pm. $25. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Keeley Valentino. All Ages. 8 pm. $5. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma -
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Charleston Bremerton. Acoustic Night, featuring Jodi James. All Ages. 8 pm. Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. Adam Esthner. All Ages. 10:30 am. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Russ Salton & Friends. All Ages.
Reviews
Comfort Food CafeWHERE: 210 West Pioneer, Puyallup, 253.770.6147 HOURS: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Saturday, Closed SundayCUISINE: Homemade, old-school American food with organic and natural focus - soups, salads, sandwiches, casseroles and desserts.SCENE: Casual eatery with kid-friendly, easily accessible menu items. Order at the counter, grab your own beverages from the
Music
If I may, here is a slightly ridiculous comparison: Girl Trouble and their surrounding entities are the Coppolas of Tacoma awesomeness. In addition to the fantastic rock 'n' roll that has come shooting from Girl Trouble's general direction for well over 20 years now, the extremely talented local filmmaker Isaac
Food Matters
Released last week, the summer menu for Gordon Naccarato's Pacific Grill is bursting at the flavor seams. Some heartier dishes are replaced by lighter ones, and as expected from Chef Naccarato, creativity abounds. Excellent execution and dish presentation at the hands of Chef de Cuisine Jessica Armstrong-Sewell and Sous Chef
Food Matters
The situation at the Mandolin Café has been rocky, flaky and turbulent of late. Since original owner John Morrison stepped away from the day-to-day operations a few years ago, there's been some mismanagement. Quality and service had fallen off, which was a factor in the café's five-day closure in June.
Music
When he's not pounding copper into functional art, vacationing on secret Mexican getaways or blaring sax on stage with local legends the Dirty Birds, Jimmi Davies is working it out with his latest band, Resident Kings. Lucky for us, he had some time to talk about this brand-spanking-new Olympia supergroup. WEEKLY
Music
The weather may not be sweltering hot yet, but the scene is. If ya missed the all-ages hip-hop at the Urban Arts Festival and Tacoma Hempfest, don't fret. There's more outdoor fun to be had. On July 10 catch the Art on the Ave Festival, featuring performances from Mr. Von,
Arts
This weekend chalk artists, vendors, skaters and even dogs in high fashion will stream onto Sixth Avenue. It's anarchy! Actually, it's the annual Art on the Ave - one of Tacoma's coolest arts festivals."Art on the Ave is in its 13th year, so it's one of Tacoma's biggest and best
Stage
I've been keeping up with Susan Christian's career for more than 20 years, and during that time I have watched her art change so gradually that it's like watching a mountain grow. I think she has finally reached her maturity as a painter. Her latest works - simple, bare-bones, abstract
Arts
If you haven't heard of Andrea Trenbeath and James Tucker, you will. Whether you walk by a werewolf growling at you from a wall, or run into some of their planned digital media collaborations, the artistic duo has set out to shake up their own artistic endeavors as well as