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Tacoma resident Dawn Markley just happened to drive by Tortas Locas on South Tacoma Way. For her it was like stumbling on heaven. "I think I'm in love with the simple carne asada sandwich with cheese," she says. "The bread was perfect. The avocado made it so rich and tasty." Large
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Hip-hop is a big-ass tree. The roots run deep. They're more permanent than concrete and asphalt. They'll outlast steel and grow through metal. The branches of the tree are vast and multiple. Many branches emit from the common trunk that grows from these roots. The branches of hip-hop are all
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30TH ANNIVERSARY Salty's at Redondo Beach celebrates its 30th anniversary with a free slice of its signature white chocolate mousse cake for those who wish them a "happy birthday" through Dec. 2. BEER PAIRING DINNER Brix 25 (7707 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) hosts a 7 Seas Brewery four-course beer pairing dinner at 6
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"I guess, if we were stars, you'd call it an all-star band, but I don't know if we are," laughs Derek Kelley. Even though Kelley's being modest in his assessment of the Speedwobbles, that's about as close to an apt description of the band as you'll find. Not only is it
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MAN WITHOUT WAX >>> Friday, Nov. 25 In a manner similar to fellow bombastic locals Roman Holiday, Man Without Wax sounds perfectly radio-ready, a band just lying around, waiting for someone to discover them and throw them on the modern rock station. They've captured the sound of bands like Kings of Leon
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LGBT leaders and allies all over Washington are launching a new campaign for marriage equality called Washington United for Marriage. The campaign's goal is to pass a marriage equality bill in the Washington State Legislature and for it to be signed into law by Governor Christine Gregoire. To reach this
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Head north to Seattle or go to the Internet to see Troy Gua. You'll be glad you did.I was impressed when I first discovered Gua's work in a show at Fulcrum Gallery back in January of 2010. But there should have been a little voice in my head whispering, "You
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You may never have ventured out to the Tacoma Tree Lighting ceremony. You may not even know there is such a ceremony. But there is! Now in its 66th year, the annual tree lighting ceremony has been part of Tacoma's history since 1945, rising out of ceremonies dating back to the
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Thing: Emily's Chocolates Manufactured in: Fife Product is: A little on the pricey side When: Shopping at local retailers Like: Metropolitan Market Although: You can save a buck By: Shopping at the factory's outlet Listen: And learn, folks Hidden somewhat inconspicuously off Interstate 5 and 20th Street in Fife, an abundance of discount retail warehouses and factory outlets
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Sean Merrick. All Ages. 6 pm. Hi-Fidelity Lounge Bremerton. The Cave Singers. 9 pm. $5 / Military NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 PM. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Geoffery Klok. All Ages. 6 pm. 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 Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Jon Koonce. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Hip Bone. 8 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash prize for the winner of each round. 6-8 pm. Farrelli's
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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. The Spar Tacoma - Old Town. Robbie Laws. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC LakeBridge Forza Lakewood. Micah Wyatt. All Ages. 5-6:30 pm. Dreadknot. All Ages. 7-9 pm. NC. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Plain & Simple. All Ages. 8 pm. $6. Cafe Luna Vashon. Scott McDougal. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. The Rick Gonzales Band. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Mandolin Cafe Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Kelsie Bahr. 7 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Nick Deonigi. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES The Spar Olympia. Billy D. 8 pm. NC. Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Blues Brothers.
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BLUES Westgate Bar and Grill Tacoma - Northend. Jerry Miller Band. Tacoma favorite Jerry Miller playing blues/rock. 9 pm. DJ/ELECTRONIC The Acme Grub Cage Tacoma - Downtown. Til Thursday with DJ Aaron Mack. Alternative 80s, and beyond. 9 pm. NC. WORLD BEAT Emerald Queen Casino Tacoma - Eastside. Thanksgiving Asia Fest, featuring Dan Truong, Truong
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The holidays are here again, and whether it's Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some winter pagan festival your family celebrates, chances are you're tired of doing the same old stuff. This year, you could try not supporting the capitalist overlords who cram seasonal merchandise down your throat. Or, better yet, try
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There have been a lot of new artists to emerge this year. Many of these artists belong to two hip-hop families/crews - the Gonzo Family and Blue Nose Music Group. Both camps have been extremely active, releasing songs and albums and doing lots of shows all over the state. The Gonzo
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The tendrils of power pop stretch long and wide, the shadow of Big Star looming high and heavy over an entire generation of jangly-minded power-poppers. Some embrace Big Star's #1 Record, content in a desire to create the loveliest melody in the most concisely pleasurable song; others err on the
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DIRT NASTY >>> FRIDAY, NOV. 18 First it was Mickey Avalon. This week, Jazzbones welcomes "rapper" Dirt Nasty to Tacoma, founder of the Dyslexic Speedreaders (of which Avalon and Andre Legacy were also a part of), and - more importantly - Simon fucking Rex from former MTV fame. That's right. Dirt Nasty