Arts
What better area of the country for photos about soldiers? The newest exhibition at the Washington State History Museum, opening June 20, is "The American Soldier," a comprehensive look at the best photographs from 150 years of Americans at war, beginning with the Civil War and continuing through the seemingly
Music
Tacoma, as an entity, is both damned and elevated by our self-imposed status as a "gritty" city. The elements that bring us pride and outsiders fear - the vanishing buildings that bore all the markings of a city long past its prime, but with underground music scenes that made downtown
South Sound Cinema
It's unlikely you've ever heard of John M. Zielinski. There's a reason for that: he may well be a kook. But if he's not, there is more going on in Heaven and Earth than is dreamt of in your philosophy. Zielinski was an accomplished reporter by the time he shot photos
Stage
Theater Artists Olympia brings a comedy by 17th century French writer Molière to the Midnight Sun, and it is as funny today as it must have been in Paris 48 years after the death of Shakespeare (whom I mention because lines from Shakespeare are quoted in Tartuffe, probably intended as
Reviews
There are times when the day calls for a healthy meal, and then there are days when flavor will drive your decision. And when that day comes, hit up Go Philly on Tacoma Ave. Whether it is the signature cheesesteak, chicken wings, or one of the many tasty side offerings
Arts
Lynn Di Nino comes up with more unique and often hilarious ideas than you can shake a stick at. Her latest - two shows in one - one curated by Di Nino and the other featuring her sculpture, is a delightful concept but more successful as an idea than in
Outdoors
The South Sound includes a lot of waterfront. From Tacoma to Olympia, you'll find plenty of stretches of waterside perfect for a stroll or a hike, some well-groomed and paved, and still others wild and untamed (well, at least less tamed). There are few better ways to enjoy the Northwest. On
Travel
The green right arm of Tom Barry caught my eye. I wondered if he had some sort of medical condition, so I whimsically asked him. "No," he said with a smile. "This is what I've collected today working out here, and it's darn good work, too." Since March of 2014, the leadership
Travel
He leans over his favorite putter, sweat and concentration marking his face. The stakes have never been higher. He's dominated this course for years, even as duffers like me dogged his heels and threatened his supremacy. He draws back, then taps the ball with laser precision. Spectators gasp as the
Travel
When I am dead and gone, I hope to be incinerated and have my ashes scattered in a greenside bunker on whatever my favorite golf course is at the time. Then, whenever someone's ball lands in the bunker and he or she has to blast out of it, it's possible
Travel
The U.S. Open has us thinking a lot about golf, but also a little about food. And while it is near impossible at this point to get tickets to the big show, you can hang out on some other courses in the area to at least get close to the
Travel
Currently, Grandview, the road in front of the U.S. Open is closed until after the tournament, more than a week later. Your opportunity to has come to an end. But, once the hoopla is over, you may return, and the best way to check out the enhancements and changes is on
Travel
Although I am not usually a writer, everyone on our staff suggested I write this story when we discussed featuring the top golf courses in the South Sound. Looks like my occasional runny nose, cough and low-grade fever on warm Friday afternoons aren't fooling anyone. In order to bring some
Travel
If you're expecting the typical sports bars and restaurants to make up my list of best places to view the U.S. Open, you would be mistaken. This article is for the viewer who wants to view the most exciting event to be hosted by the Northwest since, well, last December's
Reviews
There's a lot to be said about finding your favorite foods and eating them over and over again. After all, that is why these dishes have become our favorites. However, sometimes we just need to escape from our own comfort zone and try something new and unique in the hopes
Outdoors
Farmers market season is upon us. Get ready for sunny days, warm weather and fresh, local fruits and vegetables. We're incredibly lucky to live in such a fertile area and have access to so many local farms and markets. What better way to buy local and support small businesses than
Stage
Look. Women and men? They be different. Driving, shopping, asking for directions, watching sports, cooking their own food, planning weddings, being prone to or shunning commitment, knowing how to set the time on your VCR, etc. These are struggles we deal with every day of our lives! Luckily, there is
Arts
I search my mind and my memory banks for clues as to the meanings of Nathan Orosco's installation, "Take It to the Bridge" and Sarah Casto's "We Part to Meet Again," but I can't imagine what must have been going through the artists' minds - what message, if any, they
Arts
Lakewood is regarded by most as a working-class town. Its own website calls it a "host community to Joint Base Lewis-McChord." All well and good, but nothing about that identity screams "playground," though that is the theme for a new exhibit opening there. It may surprise you, then, to learn
Music
"Clap Your Hands," the first song on Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's self-titled debut, was met with a lot of resistance by music critics. The lo-fi, circus-y feel of the song, was interpreted as the band being needlessly difficult, especially as the entree to an album full of buzzing, synth-y,