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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. An Evening Of Keys V. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. 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 Lewis
Music
On Saturday Oct. 22 the Capitol Theater in downtown Olympia will host a Los Angeles-based band that crosses musical boundaries, meshing rock, Americana, folk, funk, hip-hop and much more. Quetzal Flores created the band Quetzal in the early ‘90s to push the limits of Chicano music - and he definitely
Stage
PLU's production of the longest-running musical in New York history, The Fantasticks, was not even remotely what I expected. I honestly couldn't really tell you what I expected, except inasmuch as it was "not that." But let me start elsewhere. I was a student at Pacific Lutheran University. I worked for
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As I write this, thousands of protestors "occupy" Zuccotti Park, across the street from Four World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, to protest the economic polarization of America. Some see this event as a disorganized mob squatting in the name of class envy. Others view it as the vanguard of
Features
From $15 gourmet and thoughtfully crafted to quickly made and wrapped in wax paper for $3, the wide variety of burgers offered throughout the area's business districts leaves no question that Tacoma is indeed a burger town. But what determines if a burger is good? Thick or thin patty? Chewy
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Place: A frozen yogurt shopLocated: City outside of TacomaIt: suckedAnd: That's all I can tell you There's a certain frozen yogurt shop in a city just outside Tacoma that recently captured my interest. In an attempt to scope the joint out without actually entering the establishment, I sent my team of
Music
VIOLIN VS. VINYL >>> Friday, Oct. 14 Show up at Jazzbones Friday and you'll encounter a pulsing, breathing, three-pronged attack of art-meets-music. The gist of this gig won't be much different than the image the name conjures up, combining the mastery of the "violinistextremist" known as Kytami, billed as "perhaps Canada's most
Music
It's def' fall out there. That Northwest gray is back. I welcome the rain. I know it means artists are tucked away in their studios, bedrooms and basements - writing, producing and recording all that ill-ish that makes our music scene special and unique. To start off the new season, check
Music
On each of the band's albums, the Bismarck credits the vocals to a "team effort," which, upon listening, couldn't sound more accurate. Seemingly nobody has stepped into the role of frontman, and even when a lead vocal surfaces it is surrounded by enthusiastic shouts from the other band mates. One
Stage
Juried shows are always a mixed bag, with some outstanding art and some stuff that makes you wonder why it was included. This week reviewing the 9th Annual Juried Exhibition at Tacoma Community College, I'll briefly talk about the "wonder why" stuff first, and then get on to the outstanding
Arts
Get ready - a new multimedia art project is about to rock your world. ROTATOR, set to debut this week, is at once a periodical and a piece of art. Headed up by Lance Kagey, Tom Llewellen and the collaborative efforts of plenty of other local talent, ROTATOR will cover
Food Matters
TACOMA FOOD CO-OP Executive Chef Bryce Hughes from Simply Organic Cafe will be preparing weekly salads in grab and go packages, soups, dips and desserts in the Tacoma Food Co-op deli (3002 Sixth Ave., Tacoma). HAPPY HOUR Brix 25 Restaurant (7701 Pioneer Way, Gig Harbor) now offers happy hour all night on Saturdays. NOSH
Food Matters
Aiming to be the home-team hangout for soccer fans in the Puyallup area, Twisted Kilt is all about socializing, drinking and getting down on good food. Chef Greg Savage has put together a menu covering the basics and offering a little something more. Featuring Irish and American dishes, the menu
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Carolyn Cruso. All Ages. 7 pm. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Cloud Chowder. All Ages. 6 pm. Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Gen Obata. 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 Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Doyle's Public House Tacoma - Stadium District. St. Practice Day Celebration featuring singer/songwriter Ethan Tucker and friends. 9 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Uke and Singalong, hosted by Steve Einhorn and Kate Power. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. AEV Band. 8
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Tune Stranglers. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam, hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. Immanuel Presbyterian Church Tacoma - Northend. Blues Vespers, featuring The Sultans Of Slide: Henry Cooper, Big Monti Amundson, Franck Goldwasser. All Ages. 5 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mason United Methodist Church Tacoma - Northend. 2nd Annual Concert For Life, featuring Jeff Orr performing Rachmaninoff’s “Allegro Moderato in G Major". All Ages. 7:30 pm. Donations. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Bill Staines. All Ages. 8 pm. $10-$15. Rialto Theater Tacoma - Downtown. Brahms Piano Concerto No.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Amocat Cafe Tacoma - Downtown. Amocat Live! featuring the Amocat House Band. All Ages. 7 pm. Metronome Coffee Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Heidi Vladyka, Stephanie Anne Johnson and Josh Phillips. All Ages. 8 pm-11 pm. NC. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Kelsie Bahr. 7 pm. The Spar Olympia. Paul Mauer. 8 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Bill Davie. All Ages. 6 pm. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. Tacoma Farmers Market - Broadway Tacoma - Downtown. The Key Of Joy. All Ages. 11 am. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band