Music
Why is it that minimalism always sounds much harsher than the lush efforts of bigger bands? There's an aggression at play with minimalist bands that transcends the limitations of production. Bands like Suicide and producers like Steve Albini recognized this phenomenon, erring on the side of thinness and lo-fidelity in
Stage
Gray, cloudy fall weather got you down? Politics bumming you out? Just plain sick and tired of the daily grind? Maybe what you need is a good laugh and a chance to spend an evening with friends, forgetting those troubles and ... who knows? ... maybe even being inspired. The Olympia
Bars & Clubs
An interesting thing happened at Tacoma's Engine House #9 on Oct. 28, 2015. A packed room was assembled to discuss an important issue. No, the topic at hand wasn't a proposed mixed-use building or the hits and misses of a Seattle sports team: rather, this was a panel-led discussion about
Music
When you're listening to psychedelic music, at some point you have to make a choice: Where exactly do you want your brain to go, and what do you want it to be doing? Some bands are paramountly concerned with melting brains and faces and basically everything that isn't bolted down.
Stage
Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana, now playing at Dukesbay Theater, is not an easy play to watch. It is tough, complicated and riveting, with a fascinating cast of characters, few of whom are nice people but a few of whom - notably the defrocked Rev. T. Lawrence Shannon
Reviews
One of the great things about the Pacific Northwest is the wonderful variety of cuisine choices we have available just moments from our doorstep. So much so in fact, that we forget that we don't corner the market on great food. Dragon's Crawfish on the Eastside has shown up just
South Sound Cinema
The creepiest, nerdiest actor in all of filmdom is coming to Olympia as featured artist at the 32nd annual Olympia Film Festival. We're talking Crispin Glover, a.k.a, George McFly in Back to the Future and Layne in River's Edge. "We are delighted to be presenting both of (Glover's) completed films, two
Music
If you've seen a movie this week, there's a good chance you've enjoyed the work of reliable talent Jeff Daniels. He plays a NASA chief in The Martian and Apple CEO John Sculley in Steve Jobs, written by multiple-award winner Aaron Sorkin. We spoke to Daniels in advance of his
Stage
Even before he started writing and directing fiercely original movies like World's Greatest Dad and God Bless America, it should be noted that Bobcat Goldthwait was always more than the guy with the squawking voice in the Police Academy movies. As a stand-up comic, finding his footing in the Boston
Stage
Sixty years ago an unknown actor Hal Holbrook created a one-man show, Mark Twain Tonight!, which he performed at Lock Haven State Teachers College in Pennsylvania in 1954 and in a small Greenwich Village nightclub. He was 29 years old. The much revered actor - known for playing Abraham Lincoln
Outdoors
There are countless adventures to be had this winter season, and the Northwest Adventure Center's second annual Winter Kick-Off Expo is where one can find the inspiration to step outside and enjoy all that the Northwest has to offer. Attendees can learn more about the center's outdoorsy offerings during the expo,
Music
It took me years before I would even bother to look up the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, let alone listen to it. Just hearing the name was enough to turn me off. When I finally did make the time to listen, I realized that they were an absolutely batsh@* crazy
Arts
I must return to Tacoma Art Museum at least one more time to slowly peruse the "Art AIDS America" exhibition, which is likely the most affecting exhibition ever mounted at TAM and the most thorough exhibition on the AIDS epidemic ever mounted anywhere in America. There is simply too much
Features
There seems to be a day or days in every week where there just isn't enough time during the day to do much of anything, including eat. So, if you're like me, you simply grab something on the go. And because of this, I often surrender quality or sometimes even
Features
My mother always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but let's face it, most mornings I'm just pouring myself a bowl of cereal. But there are times, when Mom's words ring true, and I know I need a hearty breakfast to start the day. This,
Features
As the weather turns, we head indoors. And we start thinking less about picking up that picnic food to go, and more about sitting down to something good. Fortunately, there's nothing stale with South Sound dining. Here's a rundown of some eatery changes that happened while you were out boating. Possibly
Stage
The story of a married couple dealing with deep waters of grief is one that's been explored a staggering number of times. Usually, this topic is dealt with in the somber way that you'd think of when contemplating how you'd react to loss. Sometimes, as is the case with Lars
South Sound Cinema
What's your all-time favorite film? The answers varied widely as I sat and listened to 17 soldiers respond. Everyone in room C-203 in the Stone Education Center agreed that they liked a particular film because it told a story that meant something to them. Storytelling is an ancient art, and films are just
Travel
Vacations are more than a mere trip out of town. A true vacation lifts you out of the daily grind, separating you in both mind and body from your everyday stresses and giving you a chance to relax and refresh in a way you can't always do at home. For
Outdoors
Bored? Looking for something to do, but you don't want to drive far? Well, then check out Spanaway, located just out the back gate of McChord Field that features golf, fishing, swimming, ice skating, rock climbing and great meals. Here are 10 great must-see spots in Spanaway. First and foremost, one of the