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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Skansie Brothers Park Gig Harbor. Billy Farmer. All Ages. 12 pm. NC. Sax Restaurant and Lounge Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Olivia De La Cruz. The guitarist, singer/songwriter performs during dinner. All Ages. 7-9 pm. Free. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC 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. Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Open Mic, hosted by Steve Stefanowicz. 21+. 7 pm. NC. 6th Avenue Farmers Market - Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Ronnda
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BLUES The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Hip Bone. 21+. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 21+. 7 pm. NC. DJ/ELECTRONIC O'Malley's Irish Pub Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Rebel Monday/Industry Night. DJ Jason Diamond spinning roots reggae, 21+. 9 pm. NC. JAZZ Imperial Dragon Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. S.R.O. Swing Band. 16-piece jazz
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC South Tacoma Farmers Market Tacoma - South. Learning To Fly, Stephen Duster. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Open Note Shape Singing Group. All Ages. 5 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Spot The Dog. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES The Spar Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Jennifer Lind. 21+. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market - Gig Harbor. Steve Stefanowicz. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub Tacoma - Downtown. Traditional Irish Music Session. Leo MacNamara and guests. 21+.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Studio Four 18 Olympia - Downtown. Buddy Mondlock. All Ages. 8 pm. Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Double Trouble. 21+. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Jam On My Muffin. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. HG Bistro Puyallup. Kim Archer. 21+. 7 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Chehalis. Locust Street Taxi, Willie
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The New Frontier Lounge Tacoma - Dome District. Dave Hannon. 21+. 10 am. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Greg Park. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Chehalis. Blues Jam. Hosted by
Live & CD Reviews
For a long time, the only Coffin Break songs I had in my possession were "Kill The President," and covers of "Free Bird" and "We Can Work It Out." I had no idea where these stood in their popular songs – I was younger than 10 in their heyday of
Reviews
Stonegate Pizza Where: 5419 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.473.2255 Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Daily Cuisine: Creative multicultural dishes - pizza, steak, pasta, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads Scene: Family friendly dining, full service bar, live music Drinkies: Beer, wine, liquor, espresso, soda, juice Prices: $6-$20 ANNOUNCER: South Tacoma Way gets a bad rap for its seedy past. But look
Arts
So I've heard the rumors. Tacoma's art scene is in a slump. Some say it's dead. Really? Well, yeah. These aren't common haters. These are longtime supporters of the local art scene. But summer is here. That means a lot of outdoor festivals and hefty events like the upcoming Grit
Arts
What you first must understand about TW, AKA Thomas William Smith, owner and proprietor of Renegade Muscle, is that he's the true embodiment of a character. The man talks a mile a minute, has devoted his life to the restoration and customization of vintage bicycles, and seriously digs calendar girls.
Music
It's a new week, which means it's time for a new installment of Bobble Tiki's South Sound music news and notes column. Without further ado, let's get rolling. Bobble Tiki's never been afraid of redundancies. For years, Bobble Tiki has heard his bosses fight against it, both in print inside the
Music
Recently, I watched a television program called Seven Ages of Rock. Among the many issues I had with the show (only seven ages of rock, ending with '90s Britpop?), chief among them was the coverage of late '80s, early '90s American alternative music. Only R.E.M. and Nirvana were discussed.
Food Matters
THE RED HOT ON TV The Food Network's crew filmed inside The Red Hot on Sixth Avenue in early for a Seattle/Tacoma production of their popular show Chefs Vs. City - in which two celebrity chefs compete against two local foodies. The show will finally air Friday, June 18 at 10 p.m.
Food Matters
Thursday, June 17 New Label Releases tasting, 5:30-8 p.m., complimentary, Pour At Four, 3814 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.761.8015. Walter Dacon Wine Dinner, 7 p.m., $90, Dockside Bistro and Wine Bar, 501 Columbia NW, Olympia, 360.956.1925. Wine tasting, noon to 6 p.m., complimentary, Walter Dacon Winery, 50 S.E. Skookum Inlet Road, Shelton, 360.426.5913. Friday,
Music
KELLI SCHAEFFER >>> Friday, June 18 Sure, you could call it a little redundant. If you're a dick. Or, you could just reap the benefits. It seems that the powers behind bringing sweet-ass bands to town and putting on shows at The Loft at Urban Grace (many of the same faces behind
Music
The public school system is failing. Failing the community and students - failing its dedicated instructors, too. With cuts in arts, music programs and extracurricular activities designed to enhance the ability of students to think creatively, artistically and independently, it's no surprise student performance is less than impressive. Teachers, family environment and
Food Matters
SideBar Bistro A new restaurant has arrived on Tacoma Avenue South, in Red Kelly's old spot near the County-City Building. The restaurant is the SideBar Bistro - note the legal theme - with cherry wood furniture, slate floors, fixtures that look as though they came from Restoration Hardware and three meals
Music
Talking about single shows is so 2009. In present day Tacoma - and by "present day Tacoma" I mean life here over the past two weeks - it's all about quantity. Who gets excited about single shows anymore? Not me. My pulse doesn't even rise unless an event means dedicating
Stage
I got a sneak peek at the Davide Salvadore exhibition at William Traver Gallery in Tacoma, and I'm glad I got to see it. Salvadore is a Venetian glass artist from Murano, the glass art capital of the world. His art reflects the colorful traditions not of Venice, but of