Arts
When thinking of nonprofit organizations, you'd probably never think of entities that specialize in hosting large concerts and events for the public. Instead, the typical food banks, fundraisers and social welfare programs may come to mind. But that's not the case for one organization centered in Seattle. Recently I sat down
Features
Now in the hands of Chef Aaron Grissom, the menu at Dirty Oscar's Annex on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue features creative takes on standard dishes. Three with distinct flavors stand out. A flavor powerhouse, the Cuban sandwich packs slow roasted pork and prosciutto, house-made horseradish pickles, dijon aioli and creamy Havarti cheese
Music
Music festivals have been on a tear lately in Tacoma. You've got the 253Heart Festival, Squeak and Squawk, NXNW Metal Fest and the Urban Art Festival - among others. The more these events start happening, the more necessary it becomes for each to have its own compelling voice and vision.
Music
Now that the sun is here to stay this summer, ya'll better get out and enjoy it, because it's already late August, which means the countdown to the end of summer has begun. Hopefully a couple weeks ago ya hit Hip-Hop in the Park and caught Violet, the Breaklites, the MC
Music
So I'm turning 40 years old next week, and as I sit back and reflect on the Tacoma music scene over the last 20 or so years I notice something - it has always been cooler than most other cities! I attribute this mostly to one thing: heart. No, not
Reviews
HG BistroWhere: 1618 E. Main, Puyallup, 253.845.5747, www.hgbistro.comHours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Lounge may stay open later pending level of business. Brunch and live music on the weekend.Cuisine: Northwest cuisine with global influences. Steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, appetizers. Many
Arts
The Tacoma Murals Project returned in full force this summer. The result? Two new cool murals fighting blight one paintbrush stroke at a time. The Tacoma Murals Project began in 2010 as part of Tacoma's Safe and Clean effort. The project is designed to fight vandalism, working with community groups
Stage
The problem with conceptual art is that it usually expresses a single idea, and once you get the idea there's not much left to look at. That is almost but not quite what happens with Parenthetically Speaking: It's Only a Figure of Speech, the new Museum of Glass exhibition of
Stage
Last Thursday, I drove to a theater, found my seat, waited for the lights to go down and experienced a play I knew nothing about. Call it the doldrums of August, but I hadn't done research of any kind. I didn't know what the play was about, who directed it,
Music
STRANGE VINE >>> Thursday, Aug. 25 At first glance, Strange Vine is a typical rock 'n' roll two-piece. Consisting of Ian Blesse on drums and Toby Cordova on guitar, the really intriguing aspect of the band comes when Blesse - while still manning the percussion with his right hand
Music
Let's start with a truism. Bacon and gettin' it on are two of the best things ever invented. There shall be no more debate on this matter. So thank Zeus one band had the vision to combine a passion for both all-American pastimes into one undeniably awesome concept: The Meat Sluts. The
Music
This summer a lyrical tidal wave splashed over the entire South Sound, with the aftermath leaving the streets of Olympia scattered with new hip-hop. There were probably more mixtapes, EPs and full-length hip-hop albums released in the past three months than there were over the previous two years. I say
Food Matters
I might have been a bit overzealous on our blog, Spew, describing the awesomeness of Saturday's Downtown Block Party. I stand by it. It was Tacoma at its best. And while huddled citizens flourished in creativity in Opera Alley, mere steps away Over The Moon Café continued its path toward
Food Matters
BOX LUNCH DELIVERY Pacific Grill (1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) offers free delivery of its box lunches. Call 253.722.1490 for more information. MONDAY NIGHTS Drop by The Hub (203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma) and blurt out "Hub Hook Up," and the restaurant will hook you up with $2 Harmon Brewery pints and 25 percent
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tumwater Farmers Market Tumwater. Jesse Partridge, Tom Murrett. 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 Attitude. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30
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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. Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Warren Floyd. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Red
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Dakota Bob & The Businessman 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. $15 for 2 person team. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Snake
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Mackeywood and Scott McDougall. Mr. Blackwatch alums Doug Mackey and Joe Wood reunite for acoustic ecclection. One Man Band McDougall follows. 8-11pm. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. American Guitar Masters: Larry Pattis & Peter Janson. All Ages. 7:30 pm. $15. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. James Coates. 7 pm. Cafe Luna Vashon. Scott McDougal. All Ages. 7:30 pm. NC. Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. The Washover Fans. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. BLUES Lucky