Military Resources
Earthquakes are Mother Nature's way of tapping us on the shoulder to let us know she is still in charge. They are simple events, and earthquakes occur when two layers, or plates, of the Earth shift and run into each other. This action results in seismic waves and the shaking of
Heroes & Awards
Larry Geringer's office used to be a small storage closet. On the desk there's a telephone and an older looking computer. In one of the desk drawers are some snacks. In a corner there is a coffee maker on a small counter. Under the counter are a few drawers holding some socks,
Music
Come out and enjoy the sounds, sips and camaraderie from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 2 when the fourth annual Rock and Rally for the Troops event returns to the South Sound. This year, Seattle Sound Live has partnered with Operation Ward 57 and Louie G's Pizza in Fife to
Health
Most of us have seen service dogs. Sometimes we'll spy one at a restaurant, laying calmly by its master's feet. Or perhaps in the mall, walking sedately as its owner makes his or her way through hordes of people. Usually distinguished by their tell-tale vests, service dogs are trained to
News Front
The pride shown by Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Leroy A. Petry toward his family and his fellow soldiers is evident as he leans over his knees and talks about his retirement. Petry is a big man full of heart, grace and confidence. He twists his prosthetic hand, the fingers
Features
The last time I tried to bring a friend to a picnic she ended up leaving early. Why? No one wants to hear about how much my ass hurts from sitting on the ground, much less while they're eating one of my homemade bologna and moldy cheese with mayo sandwiches.
Critics' Picks
[AVANT-POP] + SAT, JULY 26 One of the things that tends to deter me from music with the "experimental" label is that it too frequently has a tendency to spiral out into free jazz journeys with no end in sight. My roots are too entrenched in pop construction for me to
Archives
At the Tacoma Art Museum on Friday night, Twinkling felt so right! The evening of Twinkle! Pop-Crush-Fizz high culture included art in the “Sparkle then Fade” exhibit, music by Lushy and DJ Vodka Twist, entertainment antics of some scantily clad (but fabulously accessorized) Derby Dames from Femme Fianna, and live art
Music
At the heart of it all, the power of a singer-songwriter is the ability to convey the perception of a singular vision, of one person letting out everything that's inside them. There's nothing separating them from the listener besides one guitar and one microphone. When this form finds its most
Music
It was a cool July night in the City of Grit. My fedora pulled down low over my eyes, I peered out through a haze of cigarette smoke as I slunk down South Tacoma Way. Maybe that's why at first I didn't see the hep cat in the zoot suit.
Music
Maria Muldaur's 50-year career is probably best described as an odyssey through American roots music. Although she is known worldwide for her sultry 1974 mega-hit "Midnight at the Oasis," which topped the charts, received several Grammy nominations and landed her on the cover of Rolling Stone, Maria was also in on
Show And Tell
I'd like to talk about etiquette for a moment. Telling someone they look like a celebrity is only a compliment if the celebrity is conventionally attractive. No guy wants to hear they look like Steve Buscemi, Clint Howard or the decomposing pilot from Castaway. No woman wants to hear they
Food Matters
LOCAL BOOZE RELEASE Heritage Distilling Company has just announced the release of their Batch No. 12 line of spirits. Batch 12 will include a vodka, bourbon and rye whisky all produced and bottled at its Gig Harbor site. The salivating, booze-loving public can get their first sip at
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Campfire Cassettes was started by Jonathan Buchanan as a way of getting pesky songs out of his head. Sometimes he performs with a full band, but the tour he's on finds him performing solo, with an assist from his tourmate, Todd N Todd (AKA Todd Daniels). The first song on
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Stephen Steinbrink's most recent album, Arranged Waves, was released through Melodic Records, based in Manchester, England. Judging by Steinbrink's music, Manchester has changed a lot since the raucous and experimental days of the '80s. A record label called Melodic is the perfect avenue to find Steinbrink, whose music is pristinely
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One of the things that tends to deter me from music with the "experimental" label is that it too frequently has a tendency to spiral out into free jazz journeys with no end in sight. My roots are too entrenched in pop construction for me to have much patience for
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Grab a date; Saturday's show at Jezebels will be historic. Early 1990s R&B harmonizers Shai rolls into Olympia. Not only does this show mark a significant visit from the platinum-selling crooners, but also a going-away party of sorts, as Jezebels - formerly The Mint and Barcode - will be shutting
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>> ON SALE NOW The Breeders Seattle. Sept. 10 8:30 pm. $25-$28 (The Showbox, axs.com) Heart Seattle. Sept.
Health
Monday, July 28, the American Lake Veterans Golf Course will once again host disabled veterans from around the country for the second annual national Down Range Golf Clinic, a therapeutic program for disabled veterans coordinated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Research has proven that through the social interaction
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A visit to Bill Colby's latest exhibition at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College is like a trip to the beach. The gallery is filled with - by my cursory count - 44 bright paintings dominated by clear blue water and clear blue sky complemented by rocks
