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H Mart coming to Lakewood

Sources at the City of Lakewood tell us that the old Sears Building at Steilacoom Blvd and S Tacoma Way will be a new location for H Mart, the modern Asian supermarket.  We don't have tons of details, but here is what we wrote about the H Mart in Federal

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Morning Spew: Sendak dies/Hendrix biography

Maurice Sendak dies Andre 3000 to play Hendrix Beiber graduates from high school (really?)

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To market, to market

The open-air market on 6th Avenue in Tacoma featuring fresh, seasonal produce, packaged foods, concessions, live music, beer garden (nice!), artisans and more is Tuesdays through September. Tacoma Farmers Market - 6th Ave.6th Ave and Pine St Tacoma, WA 98406(253) 272-7077Contacttacomaframetsmarkets.comEvent Hours3-7 pmEvent PriceFree admission

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Higher Ground at The Grand

In partnership with Immanuel Presbyterian Church, the Grand Cinema hosts three films for the City of Destiny Faith & Film Series. Tuesday (May 8) it is Higher Ground. WhereThe Grand Cinema606 South Fawcett Avenue Tacoma, WA 98402-2321(253) 593-4474Contactwww.grandcinema.comEvent Hours2 pm 6 pm Please Check website to verify show times.Event Price$5-$7 with

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Stand tonight for justice

Stand in Silence, Wear Black to honor and mourn all Casualties of War. Stand for Social Justice. Stand for Peace. Men in solidarity with Women In Black always welcome. No formal commitment. Bring your heart and your intention. Come and stand whenever and however long

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Celebrate community

Celebrate the diversity of our community and community members' efforts to depict and to encourage positive change through art in this day of performances, art activities, and information from local groups that represent facets of our area's changing face. Get inspired by the art and artists

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The Lord of Rings Trilogy by one man in one hour, today

Charles Ross performs J. R. R. Tolkien's entire Lord of the Rings trilogy on stage, in one hour, completely by himself in an imaginative new show. Ross portrays 40 different characters, handles the special effects, and even manages to stage epic battles while hilariously recounting a

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Where to Cinco your Mayo

Do some deep knee bends and get ready to put your Cico de Mayo on.  We recommend these places for May 5th fun. Nacho Generic Cinco Party at The Dock Salsa dancing at the Abbey Salsa in Puyallup Cinco party at Jazzbones Cinco DJ party at Muckleshoots Nacho Libre Wrestling Cinco de Mayo at Masa (eating contest/Kim

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Heyyyyy, Fonzie and the gang at TMP

The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hangout, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition. So the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and a TV-worthy wrestling match. Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help! Book by Garry Marshall, Music and

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Snoop in other people's homes this weekend

Like history? Like homes? Like Tacoma? Like to snoop in other people's homes?  The Tacoma Historical Society runs the event, and according to their site the event details are:Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The 2012 Tour features seven older homes, Annie Wright School

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Morning Spew: Mark Ruffalo pissed off/Avengers Review/Burrito Contest/Michael is back

Mark Ruffalo was pissed off on Avengers set Review of The Avengers How many burritos can you eat?  Contest at Masa Kutcher in racist ad? Wiz with maryjane? Tears on Survivor MJ is back in Pepsi ads        

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Vicci appears on The Voice

Did you catch Vicci Martinez on The Voice last night with Cee Lo Green?  She performed her new single "Come Along" which was released as a single yesterday.  Her new EP with the same title hits stores June 19, but on June 17 she'll be home playing at Jazzbones. Awesome!

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Tonight: Beautiful Resistance, staying human in the face of injustice.

Dr. Abdel Fattah Abu Srour from Bethlehem, Palestine will speak tonight on Beautiful Resistance, staying human in the face of injustice. Dr.Abusrour founded the Al Rowwad Cultural and Theater Center in the Aida Refugee Camp in 1998 to teach children through theater arts, dance, music,

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No one is voted off

Native Quest Cafe won't invite you onto their open mic stage, hear your act, then tell you why you suck.  Everyone, and they mean everyone is invited to step up and read poetry, sing a song, play an instrument or two, do standup comedy, juggle, perform magic, just listen,

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TACOMA FILM FEST MAKES TOP 25 LIST

  FROM MOVIEMAKER... Movies are a serious business, but the folks at the Central Florida Film Festival aren't afraid to have some fun. Making the decision to screen at a festival is easy. But which fests are truly worth a withdrawal from your hard-earned Entry Fee Bank Account? Here are

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Can we talk pizza?

We hope to burn the roof of our mouths on these places today. ABELLA PIZZERIA Serving pizza pies, calzones, pasta, bagels and breakfast, this joint is a favorite of students at the art high school and University of Washington Tacoma. 1946 Pacific Ave., 253.779.0769. OLD SCHOOL PIZZERIA Old School Pizzeria

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Snap, snap, snap, snap...

Come face to face with real poets speaking for a difference in Exhibit Talk & Poetry Reading. In honor of National Poetry Month, join 2010-11 Tacoma Poet Laureate Tammy Robacker and writer Maria Gudaitis with special guest poets as they read poems in response to "Hope in

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Eat your veggies

Mamma said to eat your vegetables, and what better place this morning than the Farmer's Market in Proctor.  The Proctor Farmers Market provides locally grown produce, free range grass-fed meats, seafood, cheeses, fruits, flowers and baked good to the community. You can also commisserate with local merchants feeling

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The science of sandcastles

 Imagine the feeling of dry sand pouring through your fingers, or packing sand into a bucket. Sand play delights the senses, but it's also important for child development. This type of sensory play gives young children a chance to explore basic science concepts such as wet and

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Local Posters, Part 36

FUTURE THINGS ARE COMING >>> The awesome talents of James Bender and Josh Casey, respectively:

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