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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Olympia. James Coates. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Kelly McRae. All Ages. 6 pm. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Squirrel Butter. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma -
Music
40! TODAY! Thursday, Sept. 1 is my birthday party at Hell's Kitchen. What does it mean? The chance to bear witness to powerfully loud-ass bands like Bremerton's Out, Sleeper Cell (featuring John Purkey of Subvert/Machine infamy), Eroder and Regional Faction. Also, come out and see the great changes in floor
Features
What magic fermented yeast, grain and water can become when proportioned correctly. Pilsners, lagers, Hefeweizens, ales (of all sorts); wheats, barleys, stouts and all the other delicious brews. It's enough to make a grown man cry. The triumph of the ages: BEER. To celebrate the fabulous concoction the third annual Tacoma Craft
Arts
The mid-1970s marked the birth of hip-hop, and ever since the artistic genre has expanded all around the world. Today there are many versions of hip-hop, but originally it came out as raw organic expression. Hip-hop continues to branch out, but in which way is mainstream hip-hop growing? Do we
Music
MARCY PLAYGROUND >>> Thursday, Sept. 1 If you came of age, musically speaking, during a similar period in time as this hack writer, you're probably moderately familiar with the Marcy Playground story - or at least the band's "hit," the radio friendly "Sex and Candy." The song came from
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Fellow South Sounders, mark your Blackberries - you're in for a treat Tuesday at Olympia's beloved Brotherhood Lounge. RTX, along with two other awesome bands, are coming to blow minds. To most, the band RTX means the revival of one-half of the legendary Royal Trux, a band that rode the waves
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I remember reading that the rapper Drake used the word "I" over 400 times on his debut album, in a kind of subliminal act of superhuman self-obsession. In the case of Oh Dear!, and the band's debut album, lead singer Brandon Sagnella may have set some sort of record for the
Stage
It's back! The Northwest Contemporary Art Quilt Invitational at American Art Company. I used to look forward to it every year, and then they quit holding this show for about three years. Now it's back and more colorful than ever. And I mean that literally. Unless my memory is faulty,
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Thing: Fresh fish Company: Boat Seafoods, Inc. Boat: Howard H. Float: 7 In: Westport, Wash. Deckhands: Five total Owned by: Barb and Douglas Fricke Been fishin': Over 40 years Nicest couple: I've ever met (for fishermen) Jack Winters, dentist and husband of local socialite Vicki Winters, has developed an ongoing debate with me over which Washington coastal
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I love seeing young artists grow, mature and polish their sound - artist coming into their own. A few years ago when I first heard Lockcity I knew dude had a nice flow. He was spitting some smooth-tricky street shit at the time. Although he was dope, he didn't quite jump
Food Matters
BOX LUNCH DELIVERY Pacific Grill (1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma) offers free delivery of its box lunches. Call 253.722.1490 for more information. COOKING CLASS Christine Ciancetta of the Bayview School of Cooking (516 W. Fourth Ave., Olympia) will teach a class on preparing an Eggplant Parmesan dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. The
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It's been awhile since I've visited a Casa Mia, but one thing led to another, and before I knew it I was enjoying an all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed on a Sunday night in Olympia. I love AYCEs when they feature decent food, and Casa Mia's spaghetti is certainly memorable. It's served
Food Matters
A smiling Chef William Mueller oversees the bistro room across a half wall separating the open-air kitchen from a seven-table space. Having breakfast and lunch in the small, comfortable room is like costarring on a cooking show; the intimate proximity of the kitchen is that great. Intelligent portion
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Irish Session. All Ages. 8-10 pm. NC. 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. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Westside Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm.
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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. Tacoma Farmers Market - 6th Ave. Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. The Key Of Joy. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Billy
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 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 Gourmet Wood Fire Pizza Lacey. Team Trivia Night. Win
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. South Tacoma Farmers Market Tacoma - South. Josiah & Sam Bogle. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Mukana Marimba. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Cafe Luna Vashon. Blackbird Pie. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. David Wayne. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Gig Harbor Farmers Market at Uptown Gig Harbor. Open Mic and Acoustic Jam with Billy Farmer. A live CD recording of performances are available. All Ages. 9-11 am. NC.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC The Spar Olympia. Ben and Ted Fuller. 8 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Will Paynter. All Ages. 8 pm. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Jerry Miller, American Moan. 9 pm. Lucky Eagle Casino Rochester. The New Blues Brothers. 9 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Big Whisky Saloon Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Mike Merryfield.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Chehalis. Blues Jam. Hosted by Blues Attitude. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Taco