Arts
Salon Refu ends its brief but amazing history as the only gallery in South Puget Sound to rival major galleries in major cities with a two-person show of works by Jean Nagai and Peter Scherrer. The gallery will close its doors at the end of this month, but not necessarily
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ANNOUNCER: What was once German and Polish fare before Bruno's moved to Lakewood, is now home to Citron European Bistro, which like its predecessor, is serving up cuisine of mostly Germany and France with great attention to detail in both flavors and menu choices. JASON: I was pleasantly surprised by this
Stage
Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt is a monumentally ambitious play for a community theater to produce. The original was done completely in verse and was performed in five acts with more than 40 scenes in different locations and times, and it alternated between realism and fantasy. New Muses Theatre Company's version, adapted
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It’s that time again — flowers are blooming, trees starting to bud out and folks are seeing more and more of that brilliant orb in the sky. Springtime not only means more time for outdoor gardening and recreational activities in the Pacific Northwest, it’s also the time
Music
In the summer of love, mid-July 1967, singer Judy Collins was one of the headliners of the famed Newport Folk Festival, along with Joan Baez, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Muddy Waters. Collins also taught a workshop for songwriters; among its attendees were Montreal poet Leonard Cohen, whose song "Suzanne"
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Theater has been present in America for centuries. Starting from using candles as stage lights in Hamlet, to having Elphaba the wicked witch of the West flying from the sky in Broadway's Wicked. It's a way for storytellers to showcase their acting skills, voices and overall talent. The beautiful thing
South Sound Cinema
Back in ancient times (aka pre-1975), Hollywood for the most part considered summer to be one of the slower times for business. After all, who wants to go to the movies when it's nice outside and the kids are off from school and there are a million other things to
Travel
I'm heading south on I-5, my destination "The Great Wolf Lodge". I am traveling with my friend and six children between us; the husband's away on a military commitment. My expectations for an enjoyable time are rather low as I am not fond of crowds. I was to be pleasantly
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Several Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny" biplanes flew from what would become Sand Point Naval Air Station in Seattle to a grass airfield at Camp Lewis. Those bumpy landings in October 1921 began a race between the Army and the Navy to see which site would be the area's primary military airfield. In 1922,
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TACOMA — If you’ve ever wanted to know some local history or enjoy a hauntingly-fun time when it’s not even Halloween, a local family offers Tacoma Ghost Tours, a 90-minute tour of downtown Tacoma’s creepiest buildings and establishments. Two additional tours also are offered on request, one
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Whether you're heading to Joint Base Lewis-McChord or you've already arrived and are still seeking a place to call home, time is of the essence and having the right resources can make all the difference - especially in a tight real estate market. When looking at houses on base, it's important
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V2V Vacations is a brand new, direct, passenger ferry between two of Canada's premium harbour cities - downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria, British Columbia. The passenger-only service aboard the V2V Empress is set to launch in May 2017 and will travel once per day between the two cities. In Vancouver, the boat
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For five days this summer, Portland celebrates 30 years of legendary music and community at the annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival presented by First Tech Credit Union. Held June 30-July 4, the open-air music showcase features performances by Big Head Todd Blues Club (with Billy Branch, Cedric Burnside and Ronnie
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Pssst. Educational summer break ideas galore - but don't tell the kids It's nearly summer - ready for a break? Step away from the crowds, frenzied airports and travel lines and set your sights on a visit to Washington's Capital City. Families find a range of hotel rooms and inns
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Long, sloping hiking trails, drizzling spring rain and small batch, hoppy beer. They're all synonymous with enjoying life to the fullest in the Pacific Northwest. Lucky for Tacoma residents, they're also embodied in one of the city's newest taprooms and bottle shops, Peaks and Pints. Located in Tacoma's up-and-coming Proctor District,
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Military families are rarely stationed near friends and family. A new duty station often triggers lots of visitors who want to see all the sights but are limited on time. Mount Rainier in a day allows you to experience the highlights quickly. It is a lot of driving, but the
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The story of Lewis and Clark's epic adventure to reach the Pacific Ocean is one every child learns when studying United States history. What was once just a story on paper jumps to life when exploring the sites on either side of the Columbia River at The Lewis and Clark
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It will be a shame if you don't explore British Columbia while you are living here in the Northwest, because while similar in some ways to the greater Pacific Northwest and United States as a whole, there are many unique opportunities a minimum of three hours away that you can't
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Walla Walla means "many waters," but these days, the charming Eastern Washington town is better known for its many wines. The once-sleepy town of 32,000 is drawing winos - er, tourists - from far afield. The New York Times has taken note. Some say it's poised to become the next Napa
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Every child looks forward to the end of the school year. That moment when they can high five each other on the end of another successful school year as they head home to kick off their summer break. After a day or two of sleeping in and lounging outside in