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August 29, 2012 at 6:37am

It's Murray's bridge

Kristin Kendle

If you know the name Murray Morgan Bridge, then you have passed the test. You are a real Tacoman.

If you don't, then shame on you. Shame!

Murray Morgan Bridge is the proper name of what some people call the 11th Street Bridge or City Waterway Bridge. It's that old steel bridge over the Thea Foss Waterway downtown. Yeah, the one that has been shut down since 2007. The one that has spent the better part of this last year under a big white tarp. The one that got tens of thousands of wire stolen from it in 2009.

And it's going to reopen later this year. With a new pedestrian path. And a bike path. And an elevator connecting it to Dock Street.

Who was Murray Morgan?  He was a Tacoma historian, author and columnist.  He passed away in 2000.

This is not your grandmama's bridge. This bridge is bitchin'.

August 29, 2012 at 6:39am

Another T-Town mural

Kristin Kendle

The Tacoma Murals Project is on fire! Another mural is wrapping up this week!

The Hope Heights mural is located at 64th and McKinley and is a vividly colorful addition to an intersection that definitely needs some love. If you want to see the artists in action, they will likely still be working on the mural on Tuesday and Wednesday. As of now, they plan to finish this bodacious Bodhi sometime on Wednesday.

Each mural is led by a teaching artist, and on this one, Joni Joachims headed up the ranks. The artist team was made up of Kate Cendejas, Brian Hutcheson, Yvette Simone, Chelsea O'Sullivan, and Janice Lee Warren.

August 29, 2012 at 2:34pm

Fall Fashion at Olympia's Hot Toddy

Time for tights! Check out these and other fall fashions at Hot Toddy in Olympia.

Fall is just around the corner, and it’s almost time for the ever-so-welcome wardrobe change.

Sydney Hann, owner of Hot Toddy in Olympia just returned from Las Vegas, where she picked out the store’s fall line.

“There are a lot of items in unusual color combos, which I’m really excited about,” she says. “There are some of the most fun floral prints, too.”

Vintage reproduction with an attention to embellishment and detail are hot right now, especially on dresses.

Trashy Diva and Stop Staring are two of the stores popular lines and feature swing dresses and wiggle dresses.

“There are form-fitting classics and modern styles with vintage flair, too,” says Andrea Cochran, store employee.

Shoes and tights are fall favorites. Ribbon-laced shoes and unicorn prints will be gracing the shelves soon.

When asked what she’d recommend for a fall outfit, Hann answered, “I’d put together a straight skirt or miniskirt, patterned or solid, with tights and some cute flats.”

Look for the new items next week through November at Hot Toddy, 410 Capitol Way S., Olympia, 360.753.0868.

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August 30, 2012 at 9:14am

Harbor Days in Olympia

Tugboats moored at Harbor Days.

This weekend, Harbor Days is back in Olympia for its 39th year.

A showcase of tugboats, vintage and new, a celebration of the harbor, and the always fun tugboat races make up the annual event at Percival Landing in downtown Olympia.

For three days, arts and crafts vendors, food and entertainment, and tours of working and retired tugboats take over the landing, allowing young and old to explore the world of tugboats.

The vintage tugboat races begins at noon on Sunday, watch as the awesome vessels leave shore and make their way into the deep channel of the Sound.

A bonus this year is that Percival Landing’s Phase 1 rebuilding project is complete, with beautiful new amenities and attractions that add to the well-loved landing. Event-goers can enjoy the covered pavilions and new walkways.

Another bonus this year is an exclusive kid’s section with camel rides, building projects and activists, says Shelly Lively, event organizer.

Dozens of tugboats, maritime heritage and tons of fun – that’s Harbor Days in a nutshell.

“The whole thing is going to be absolutely spectacular,” says Lively.

Located at 222 Columbia St NW. Event runs August 31 – September 2. www.harbordays.com

August 30, 2012 at 9:03pm

Friday night is alright for...

Friday night in Tacoma, does Rock Tiki need to say anything else? Rock Tiki wants to know, were you born yesterday? If not then you must know Tacoma is full of magical stores dispensing wonderful mixtures of alcohol and other, less important liquids. This night is what Rock Tiki spends all week training for, so let's get down to brass tacks and Jaeger Bombs. Speaking of Jaeger Bombs, stop by O'Malley's for $5 Mini Bombs and $7 Turkey Bacon Phillys, then stay for the live bands at 9 PM. www.facebook.com/pages/omalleys-irish-pub/246616364819?sk=info. Head over to Charley's Pub for $5.50 Jaeger Bombs and stay for the no buy-in Texas Hold ‘em Tournament at 6 PM. www.facebook.com/CharleysPub.  If you find yourself on 6th Ave. stop by Jazzbones for live music, tonight's performer is Junkyard Jane. Show starts at 8 PM and tickets are $10 at the door. jazzbonestacoma.com/

Rock Tiki's favorite place on 6th Ave. is the Backstage Bar and Grill. Live music, great drinks, and plenty of space to go wild on the dance floor, the Backstage Bar and Grill is perfect for a night of drunken fun and dancing. Furthermore, if you get a little too drunk, as Rock Tiki is sure to do, the Backstage Bar and Grill is open until 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays for Breakfast, because there is nothing Rock Tiki enjoys more than getting drunk and pigging out on pancakes. Not only is there no cover charge, but military get 10% off entire tab with ID, and if military mentions this website at the door, Lunch or Dinner is buy one get one free: www.backstagebartacoma.com/About-Us.html.

August 31, 2012 at 7:29am

5 Things To Do Today: Full Moon Radio, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, Elliot Smith Tribute, Collin Moulton and Junkyard Jane

Full Moon Radio will play under a full blue moon tonight at northern in Olympia.

1. I recently had a friend say to me, "there are a lot of bands in Olympia, but who you should be listening to is Full Moon Radio." She's right. With strong female vocals, FMR is a lot harder and rocking then expected. Sweet and gritty, FMR plays with Mount Mazama and Hey Girl at the Northern in Olympia. All ages, $5, 8:30 p.m. 414 1/2 Legion Way.

2. And finally the true secrets of history can be revealed… What else would one expect of a film entitled, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter? In this flashy summer spectacle from the talented director of Nightwatch, comes a special effects laden journey into a reimagining of US history. It’s a little known fact that a vampire murdered Abraham Lincoln’s mother. This is the devastating event that caused the future president realize his true calling: vampire hunter. When the vampire population grows stronger; feeding on captive slaves, and fighting for The South to secure their handy supply of fresh blood; it’s up to a silver ax wielding Lincoln and a few colleagues to eliminate the bloodsuckers before they become a scourge on humanity. Midnight screening only. 206 5th Ave., Olympia. (360)754.6670.

3. Ten musicians will rotate through the evening playing a couple of their favorite songs from the late great Elliot Smith, including "Miss Misery," from the movie Goodwill Hunting. 9 p.m.,New Frontier Lounge, 301 E 25th St., Tacoma.

4. Collin Moulton's live stand-up is an intense and hilarious exploration of all things life. He is a diverse and fun talent. He is an accomplished stand-up comedian and actor with exciting passion for everything he does. $10 - $15, 18 +, 7 p.m. Tacoma Comedy Club, 933 Market St., Tacoma, (253)282.7203.

5. Junkyard Jane is a Northwest "Swampabilly" blues band performing original music and consisting of: vocalist/percussionist Leanne Trevalyan, vocalist/guitarist Billy Stoops, bassist Barbra Blue and drummer Chris Leighton. Check them out in all their blue collar glory at their 15th Year Anniversary Show at Jazzbones tonight. 7:30 p.m., 2803 6th Ave., Tacoma, (253)396.9169.

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