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WALK THIS WAY Young Frankenstein Do you enjoy comedy? Do you like bliss? Then you'll want to catch the musical Newsday called "blissfully funny," Mel Brooks's adaptation of Young Frankenstein. It was developed in Seattle in 2007 and hit Broadway two years later. A mostly faithful translation of the 1974 movie, it
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This being the Fall Arts Guide, it may seem odd to devote space to a behind-the-scenes look at Theater Artists Olympia (TAO), a group which may or may not have any art on the boards this fall. But the real story about TAO for 2011-2012 is that there is a
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PARKLAND'S POSTER-MAKING SON Art Chantry Parkland is Burning! Oh no, call the fire department. Better yet, hightail it to Fulcrum Gallery for this sizzling hot show of posters by the great Art Chantry. From the "Take my penis" condom posters to artwork for Hempfest, Chantry's works are wild, inventive, and in-your-face Tacoma
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Boasting the widest variety of any of our area's many farmers markets, the Puyallup Farmers Market is by far the largest in Pierce County. Spread out across Pioneer Park and inside the Pioneer Park Pavilion, this market also spills into the adjacent streets. Resembling a fair or community festival -
Food Matters
Who doesn't love a grilled cheese sandwich? Well, at the French Hen Bistro the humble grilled cheese dons a prom dress. Here, it takes the form of a panini ($6.85-$8.10) loaded with cheddar cheese with tomato, mayo and black pepper, served on Asiago cheese bread. Yum-o! As a bonus, the
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There are a few options when looking for a budget-conscious and satisfying lunch in the Proctor District. A recent trip to Europa Bistro yielded a quick midday repast of garlicky zucchini chunks sautéed until tender topped with tangy goat cheese. The smoked salmon pasta in light and creamy Alfredo sauce
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Sawchosiz is finally set to drop his first full-length album. It may be hard to believe Saw' hasn't released an album yet, but it's true, even though he's been in the game for a good minute now. He's gone from underground Tacoma groups, to smashing the KUBE 93 FM "Freestyle
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UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS >>> Thursday, Sept. 8 The lead singer of Upstairs Downstairs sounds like Chrissie Hynde from the Pretenders, which pretty much seals it for me. I suppose I should say more, but those cool and soulful, yet laid-back and sarcastic vocals do so much speaking on their own. Upstairs Downstairs, if
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First off, I'd like to give my eternal thanks to all who sent well wishes or joined me for my "Metal B-Day" bash at Hell's Kitchen. We got to witness Sleeper Cell get heavy, Eroder do its thing, and Out prove just how loud guitars can get in the remodeled
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Who knew spelling bees could be so funny?Well, I did, but only because I've seen two other productions of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Which makes Tacoma Little Theatre's take on the play all the more impressive - it requires a certain level of quality to make me
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The Tacoma arts scene is always on the move - sometimes in ways you might not expect. Currently, a program called Public Art In Depth (PA:ID) is kicking up its heels, training a fleet of new public artists. Starting this fall, the PA:ID team will showcase artwork along an under-known
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"There had been a band called Swelter for a number of years before that," says Jason Locking, former bassist for Archibald Leach. "That kind of split off into Argonaut and what became the Fucking Eagles. A couple of us got together and started doing the Archibald Leach thing." Locking and I
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Place: Tahoma Market Located: Highway 99 in Fife Disregard: The faux casino next door Unless: You have a surplus of nickels Because: It's primarily nickel slots Unlike: A real casino Which: Allows you to blow more cash With: One roll of a dice Such as: Craps So, like I said: Disregard the faux casino next door If you haven't heard
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ENDLESS SUSHI ROLL TWOKOI Japanese Restaurant (1552 Commerce St., Tacoma) offers an awesome weekday lunch deal for those you dig sushi rolls. For $19 you may chow down as many rolls as you can at the sushi bar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Go for it. MONDAY NIGHTS Drop by The
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC 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. Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Wednesday Sessions, with Big Friction Jam. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes.
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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. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Big Bee Of The Whitetree. All Ages. 6 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Palmer Junction. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap
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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. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Immanuel Presbyterian Church Tacoma - Northend. Building Hope ~
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Kel Schmitz. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Oktoberfest, with Pagan Jug Band, Hair Assault, Sassparilla, The Country Dutchman. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Amocat Cafe Tacoma - Downtown. Amocat Live! featuring the Amocat House Band. All Ages. 7 pm. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Blame Hoffman, Chris & Scott. All Ages. 8 pm. $6. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Oly Choro. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Auburn Performing Arts Center Auburn. The Brothers Four. An