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4 August 2011
With the fourth annual Hip Hop in the Park just a week away – Aug. 13 starting at noon in People’s Park – the young students in Darren “Scooter” Spencer’s The Art of Hip Hop course at D.A.S.H. Center for the Performing Arts are busy pulling together last minute details before the big day. This is their event –…
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14 July 2011
With a jubilant crowd surrounding them on a sunny July 7 afternoon, Mayor Marilyn Strickland and City Councilmember Ryan Mello led the countdown for the first-ever raising of the pride flag over city hall. The event marked the kick-off Tacoma’s LGBT pride festivities, which were extended to 10 days this year.
One…
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11 May 2010
May 4, 2010, was a sad day for the Puyallup Indian Tribe, as beloved elder and former tribal leader Lena (Davis) Landry passed away quietly with her family by her side. Even though she lived a full life until age 91, her death was still a blow to people inside and outside the tribe. After more than 60 years working for the…
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18 August 2011
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16 May 2013
Born in Yokohama, Japan, Hong Kong Lui’s Teriyaki owner Bob Lewis knows what it takes to create high-quality, authentic dishes. Using a mix of family recipes and new concoctions, Hong Kong Lui’s offers a menu full of affordably priced dishes, specializing in teriyaki, beef short ribs, Mongolian Beef, fried rice and Yakisoba.…
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15 May 2013
John Rowe and Alejandra Walker’s workplace garden is just out the back door of their Hilltop home.
There are lovely shrubs, trees and small plants out front, too, but they don’t eat most of them.
Out back, it’s business, and more business.
He’s a horticulture broker with a specialty in distinctive…
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15 May 2013
Almost five years have come and gone without the sight of fishing poles and rollerbladers on Old Town Dock along Tacoma’s waterway.
That changed on May 15. Old Town Dock officially reopened, following more than $2 million in renovation work at the Metro Parks facility.
First built in 1873 as an anchor wharf…
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15 May 2013
The Foss Waterway Seaport’s Working Waterfront Museum made a splash May 11 during its grand opening festivities celebrating the facility’s re-opening after an 18-month closure for construction.
Located in the historic Balfour Dock building, Puget Sound’s premier maritime heritage and education destination now…
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15 May 2013
While the Foss Waterway Seaport was preparing for its grand opening last weekend, its attorneys served volunteers at the tug Comanche with an eviction notice, raising questions about both the future of the historic vessel and the direction of the waterfront museum.
Suffice it to say, there is a battle about the whole…
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15 May 2013
After splitting a pair of close games against North Thurston earlier this season, Wilson made sure to remove any doubt in the rubber match. Using a four-run fifth inning, the Rams pulled away for a 9-2 win in the title game at the Narrows 3A softball tournament on May 10 at South End Recreation Area to earn the top seed to…
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15 May 2013
Mount Tahoma has come a long way in a short period of time. A year after winning just one league game in the Narrows 4A last spring, the Thunderbirds found themselves in the district playoffs in their inaugural season in the Narrows 3A after finishing in second place. And they played the part, battling Enumclaw to a 1-1 draw…
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15 May 2013
The past two seasons, Wilson had found themselves on the wrong end of some late dramatics to lose in the district playoffs. But they found the late magic this time, as Munassar Saleh’s goal in extra time gave the Rams a 2-1 win over Auburn Mountainview on May 11 at Auburn Memorial Stadium to punch their ticket to the 3A…
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15 May 2013
It’s been on the minds of many, if not all, of the returning players on Stadium’s soccer team, and that is last year’s heart wrenching defeat to Emerald Ridge that ended their 2012 season. To say that there was a lot of resolve to put last year’s loss to rest is a gross understatement, as Stadium got goals from Max…
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15 May 2013
Tacoma Firefighter Albert A. Nejmeh, a 12-year veteran with the department, died in the line of duty on May 14. The technical rescue team member had apparently suffered a heart attack while working at the scene of an emergency medical incident.
While helping at that incident, Nejmeh, 59, prompted an emergency call…
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15 May 2013
From “Aliens” and “Beverly Hills Cop” to “Mad About You,” Paul Reiser has appeared in some of the biggest movies and TV series of the last three decades. “After 'Mad About You,' which ended in '99, I was really happy just to stay put and not do anything for a while,” the popular actor, comedian and writer…
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15 May 2013
Vince Karwoski is the kid on the raft.
Plus One is the aerosol artist on the side.
“Explore” is the command in the rocks, and the hope behind the art at South Sheridan Avenue and 56th Street. The big-as-a-building scene was part of the grand finale of Tacoma Murals Project’s third season last fall.
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15 May 2013
WILSON SWEEPS NARROWS TITLES, OTHERS SUCCEED
Wilson High School continued its solid season in sweeping both the boys and girls titles at the Narrows 3A track championships on May 9 and 11 at South Kitsap High School.
James Sivonen highlighted the Wilson boys’ effort by winning the 300-meter…
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15 May 2013
Infielder Rich Poythress is one of many new Rainiers this year. Drafted in 2009 in the second round, the 24-year-old infielder has spent his entire career with the Mariners organization. The Georgia native sat down recently with Tacoma Weekly baseball writer Karen Westeen to talk about moving up in the Mariners system, and…
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15 May 2013
Summer is a little bigger around these parts than in other regions of the country. It is when we venture from our caves, squint at that brilliant, frightening orb in the sky and again enjoy the mood-altering effects of Vitamin D.
Ahhhhhhhh. Deuces, Paxil!
Another thing that lifts our spirits around this time…
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15 May 2013
Friday, May 17
O’MALLEY’S: Neutral Boy
C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz, 8 p.m.
DAWSON’S: No Left Turn, 9 p.m., NC
EAGLES LOUNGE: Darrell Data (Vocals/guitar) 6 p.m.
EMERALD QUEEN:…
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14 May 2013
On May 25, the 11th annual Tacoma Jazz and Blues Festival will bring some of the best regional players to the Swiss Pub and Harmon Pub & Brewery in downtown Tacoma and Stonegate Pizza on South Tacoma Way.
“What (the festival) means to me, and I think the other guys, is just keeping this music visible, keeping…
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14 May 2013
An arts friendly live-work development could be in Tacoma’s future sooner rather than later if all plays out as hoped following a visit from a national non-profit arts developer last week.
Artspace officials took tours and held meetings with artists, business operators and landowners around Tacoma in an effort to…
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14 May 2013
MARK RILEY TRIO
Immanuel Presbyterian Church's Blues Vespers series will experiment by crossing genres on May 19 when the series pairs local blues heavyweight, the Mark Riley Trio, with popular indie-rock band Elk and Boar. The latter recently released a new album, “Something Out of Nothing.” Music…
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14 May 2013
Fife School District’s annual district-wide art show happens May 23 at the Columbia Junior High School library, while outside there will be a 5K fun run/walk going on to help a little girl with cancer see her wish come true.
The art show always attracts a big crowd of students, families, friends and folks in the…
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10 May 2013
Caroline Allen will kill me for this. As I sit down to write these words, she is someplace far away from me, possibly at school, blushing away at the very idea that this article will be written, and that it will be about her. Self-conscience and nervous, I know she will always wonder why this was written, why I bothered,…
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8 May 2013
Wilson had a chance to sew up at least a share of the Narrows 3A title on May 2, while Foss was fighting for its playoff life. The Falcons’ desperation won out in the end, as Jesus Perez’s goal on a diving header in the 63rd minute – after missing the target on a header moments earlier – proved to be the game winner…
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8 May 2013
Neither Bellarmine Prep nor Auburn Riverside could capitalize on their several scoring chances throughout most of their district playoff matchup. But the Ravens finally struck when they needed to, as Justin Jacobs drilled a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning to give Auburn Riverside a 1-0 win on May 7 at…
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8 May 2013
An audience of around 700 people heard inspiring stories of people who overcame obstacles in life to land gainful employment and the rewards that go with it. The occasion was Tacoma Goodwill’s annual Ready to Work Breakfast, held May 7 at Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
Chad Wright, chair of Tacoma Goodwill’s…
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8 May 2013
The Tacoma Weekly knows no bounds to its coverage of local artists.
This week it ambushed University of Washington Tacoma art student Bryan Kelley on the beach at Pono Kai in Kapaa, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Kelley, 29, had gone down to the sand with art on his mind and a few coconut palm fronds in his…
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8 May 2013
When Shannon Brenner heard that the owners of her favorite pizza place wanted to sell the business two years ago, she quickly took action. She purchased Puget Sound Pizza along with longtime employee and manager Martin Osborn, and the rest is history.
The new ownership team kept the neighborhood hot spot’s menu…
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8 May 2013
The $4 million in road repairs funded through the new Transportation Benefit District and its associated $20 annual vehicle fee will help curb Tacoma’s pothole infestation. But residents should not expect big changes from that effort alone.
Many streets are beyond repair and simply need to be replaced after decades…
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8 May 2013
Stadium did not get on the board until midway through the first half at Bellarmine Prep. But once the Tigers notched their first goal, the floodgates opened as they cruised to a 5-1 win over the Lions to keep a slight edge in the race for the Narrows 4A title.
Andrew Foreman got the Tigers on the board in the 21st…
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8 May 2013
Mayor Marilyn Strickland and Tacoma City Council members recognized Tacoma’s top volunteers on May 7, during the 27th annual City of Destiny Awards. Held at the Stadium High School Auditorium, spirits were high as the award recipients received much applause for their selflessness and leadership.
“Tacoma is blessed…
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8 May 2013
Wilson’s depth on the track continues to wear down their opponents this season. Winning 11 of 17 events on the boys side and 12 of 18 on the girls side, the Rams easily coasted to team championships over Lincoln, Foss and Mount Tahoma at the All-City Track Meet on May 1 at Lincoln Bowl.
Junior Dontae Smith helped…
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8 May 2013
Decatur second baseman Brandon Zimmerman went 3-for-3 with three doubles and two runs batted in, and starting pitcher Chris Carns threw four overpowering innings, limiting Wilson’s offense to just two hits as Decatur ended the Rams’ season with a 6-1 win in the 3A district playoffs on May 7 at Heidelberg Park.
“Just…
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8 May 2013
The space behind the vast Tacoma Weekly complex on Pacific Highway was, we admit, on the seedy side.
Long before our thriving enterprise moved in last summer, some fine citizen ditched, literally, a sofa in the drainage canal behind the building. Last year, the surface water maintenance crew working the slope under…
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8 May 2013
With the way things had been going for them lately, the Tacoma Rainiers were not worried after being no-hit by Reno starter Randall Delgado through five innings on May 6. They quickly put things together, striking for six runs in their final three innings for a 7-4 win over the Aces to close out their home stand with a 7-1…
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8 May 2013
An endangered clouded leopard gave birth to a healthy cub at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium last week.
Zoological staff members are providing round- the-clock feedings and care for the half-pound cub, said zoo General Curator Karen Goodrowe Beck.
“We are delighted with the birth of this cub,” she added.…
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8 May 2013
A new cocktail lounge is on its way to Tacoma’s Hilltop neighborhood. Hilltop Kitchen is under construction at 913 Martin Luther King Way, the spot formerly occupied by Tempest Lounge. And owner Chris Keil plans to have his new establishment up and running by June 1.
“It's going to be another craft cocktail lounge,”…
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8 May 2013
The 39th annual Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) kicks off on May 16, and organizers are especially excited about this year’s Native American programs, which promise to be a highlight of the fest.
At the Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie and the Harvard Exit Theater in Seattle, feature-length films and shorts…
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8 May 2013
Neutralboy is, technically, a Bremerton band. But with two decades of rocking Tacoma under their belts, and members that honed their musical chops here at the Community World Theater in the late '80s, few acts have become more synonymous with the local punk scene.
The band became so synonymous with defunct Tacoma…
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8 May 2013
Friday, May 10
DAWSON’S: Fingertips (Funk/blues) 9 p.m., NC
C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz, 8 p.m.
EAGLES LOUNGE: Darrell Data (Vocals/guitar) 6 p.m.
EMERALD QUEEN: 4 More (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC
GREAT…
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8 May 2013
“Little Shop of Horrors” is a mainstay for community theaters that are looking to stage an approachable musical that is fun for families and still has bite for musical theater aficionados.
And for good reason. It is quirky. It is fun and it has a great score, with great characters to round out the pages.
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8 May 2013
Tacoma's summer festivals will showcase food, culture and music just about every weekend, from June to September. While the events are a ways off, the work to stage them is well underway.
The all-volunteer celebration of all things 253 music and culture known as the Music and Arts in Wright Park festival, for example,…
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8 May 2013
NWCZ RADIO
NWCZ Radio has teamed up with the Harmon Taproom for a new monthly music showcase. Starting May 17, NWCZ will host live shows featuring some of the hottest talent from around the region at the Taproom’s Underground showroom, 204 S. Helens Ave., in Tacoma. From then on, NWCZ Radio will…
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2 May 2013
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1 May 2013
Do not be surprised if the crowd is just a little bit bigger than usual at Dirty Oscar’s Annex this summer. After Guy Fieri of the Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” uncovered this hidden culinary hot spot, foodies from around the Northwest are sure to be curious. And with the recent hiring of Chef Geoffrey…
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1 May 2013
As Jake Sterino holds a stack of hand-written letters from customers pleading with him to re-open the much-beloved produce stand, it is clear the community has missed his locally grown, farm fresh produce. But fortunately, the fourth generation family-run farm is listening to its loyal customers. On May 1, Sterino Farms opened…
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1 May 2013
The right kinds of calls have been coming in to the Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives behind the Charlie’s Dinosaur drive.
“Our box is full,” said the Tacoma Police officer at substation two.
“We have a lot of coats,” said TPD spokeswoman Loretta Cool at headquarters.
Box after box of donations…
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1 May 2013
With all the pomp and pageantry befitting a decision that was already made, Tacoma City Council passed Resolution No. 38664 on April 30, its formal endorsement of the North Downtown Central corridor as the choice route for the Tacoma Link Light Rail system expansion.
“The City Council hereby expresses its support…
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1 May 2013
The first harvests from local gardens and fields are hitting the streets with the opening of farmers market season around Tacoma and the South Sound. Any number of a variety of markets will take over a local street each day of the week with offerings from fresh veggies to cottage crafts and arts of all sorts, straight from…
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1 May 2013
RAINIERS SWEEP WEEKLY AWARDS
Tacoma Rainiers infielder Nick Franklin was named the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week and right-handed starter Andrew Carraway was named the league’s Pitcher of the Week for the week of April 22-28.
Franklin batted .474 with three doubles, one home run,…
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1 May 2013
It’s been a trying first season for Stadium baseball coach Barry Fretwell. But with their backs to the wall in a must-win situation, the Tigers beat the Bellarmine Prep Lions 9-4 on April 26 at Heidelberg Park.
Leading the way for Stadium was senior right-hander Ryder Destunder, who gave up only two earned runs…
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1 May 2013
Mount Tahoma was riding a wave of momentum heading into their key match against first-place winning, with a four-game winning streak putting them into the thick of playoff contention. But the Rams proved they were still the team to beat, using Oswald Ramos’ goal less than a minute after halftime to take a 1-0 win over the…
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1 May 2013
It was a week full of a common, unpleasant theme for the Bellarmine Prep softball team. Facing a chance for a big win against a top league foe for the third time in four days, the Lions suffered a narrow defeat, falling 6-4 to South Kitsap at home on April 26.
“It’s a tough league,” said Bellarmine Prep head…
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1 May 2013
The Lincoln High girls tennis team is bucking a very common trend. On a team chock-full of seniors, it is a pair of sophomores that have been the key to an impressive season on the court. Led once again by the duo of Lilly Le and Miriam Cabrera, the Abes topped Wilson 3-2 in their final league contest of the season on April…
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1 May 2013
Celebrity zoologists abound on today's airwaves. And they all owe a huge debt of gratitude to “Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom,” the syndicated nature show that Marlin Perkins and sidekick Jim Fowler pioneered back in the '60s.
Peter Gros has been part of the “Wild Kingdom” crew since 1985 and can be seen on…
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1 May 2013
When it comes to drummers, Spinal Tap has nothing on the Whole Bolivian Army.
No, TWBA hasn't had one spontaneously combust onstage, a la “This Is Spinal Tap.” But the Tacoma band has auditioned dozens during its first two decades of rhythm section turmoil. It's a constant headache that founding members Matt and…
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1 May 2013
The big wheel of time keeps on turning and in the cycle of its churning a new group of seniors from the University of Puget Sound’s art department have emerged to set their stuff beneath the gallery lights. The “UPS 2013 Senior Show” is currently on display at the Kittredge Gallery and will be available for viewing…
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1 May 2013
“Iron Man 3” was expected to be summer's first box office blockbuster. And, so far, the Robert Downey Jr. vehicle hasn't disappointed, having raked in nearly $200 million in overseas markets, as of Monday.
It opens here on May 3. So to mark the occasion, we assembled a team of local super-hero gurus to deconstruct…
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1 May 2013
DASH CENTER MASQUERADE
There’s still time to get tickets for D.A.S.H. Center’s Masquerade Extravaganza, May 4 at Cultura Event Center. In celebration of the center’s 10th anniversary, this will be a party to remember – catering by Flavors of the Caribbean, a cash bar, music by DJs Eddie (ES)…
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1 May 2013
Friday, May 3
EMERALD QUEEN: 4 More (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC
C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz, 8 p.m.
DAWSON’S: Rock ‘n Roll Magic (Classic rock) 9 p.m., NC
EAGLES LOUNGE: Darrell Data (Vocals/guitar) 6 p.m.
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1 May 2013
ARRESTS IN 1988 SHOOTING
On April 25 Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Brian Clement Allen, Terris Miller, Nathaniel Miles, Darrell Montea Lee and Anthony Ralls with first-degree murder for their alleged involvement in a gang-related murder that happened on Aug. 28, 1988. This is believed…
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26 April 2013
On Saturday, April 27, more than 250 local Comcast employees, their families and friends will “make change happen” as they volunteer to improve the outside of HopeSparks Family Services’ main building as part of the company’s 12th Annual Comcast Cares Day. This day is Comcast and NBC Universal’s signature day of…
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25 April 2013
We love lettuce. And carrots. And found objects. And Tagro. So we're combining them all in a workplace garden. The space beyond our back door was unpleasant. We're changing that with a raised bed garden made out of discarded wooden boxes, a junked cupboard and an old newspaper rack that has new life as a mini greenhouse.…
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25 April 2013
After winning three of their previous five matches, Bellarmine Prep had quickly jumped back into the playoff conversation in the Narrows 4A. But the young Lions hit a speed bump against first-place Central Kitsap on April 23, surrendering two late goals in the first half and falling 4-1 at home to the Cougars.
“We…
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25 April 2013
Danny Bonaduce decides to tell the tranny hooker story tonight.
The 53-year-old former child actor turned reality TV star and Seattle disc jockey is onstage at Tacoma Comedy Club, and the incident is already familiar to many that have kept up with his tabloid-worthy antics over the years.
Bonaduce was arrested…
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25 April 2013
Sporting a young starting lineup, Wilson girls water polo coach John Orlando saw the need to continue to get his first group extensive experience at Stadium. His team responded, as senior Pearl Kahle and freshman Karli Stevenson scored three goals apiece to lead the Rams to a 7-4 win over the Tigers on April 18.
“I…
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24 April 2013
When the Ngov family opened Café Indochine in Federal Way in 1995, the beautifully decorated restaurant quickly became the go-to destination for those looking for quality Thai food served in a fresh, unique atmosphere. When the family expanded into the emerging downtown Tacoma neighborhood in 2003, its strong, loyal customer…
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24 April 2013
Rebuilding Hope: Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County recently expanded its name and relocated its office, but it continues to provide the same services to victims, while expanding efforts to educate society about sexual abuse of women, men and children.
The agency’s roots go back to 1972, when a group of local…
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24 April 2013
Pierce County Sheriff’s Detective Brian Lund recalled a case that went against a sorry pattern.
“I had a case where a six-year-old girl was living with her dad and step-mom. She had come to school with bruises they couldn’t explain and she wouldn’t explain. They had a CPS referral, and I got a call from a detective…
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24 April 2013
People post memes and status updates on social media this time of year about how much they love their mothers and how great their own mothering skills apparently are. Now is your time to put those skills to the test with our “Great Mom” contest.
The contest is simple: Send us a photo (yes, just one) of your mom…
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24 April 2013
Tacoma City Council members are preparing to endorse a Link light rail expansion plan that would run tracks along the “Medical Mile” of Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
The routing endorsement was a matter of discussion at a council study session on April 23 in preparation for a formal vote on April 30. The endorsement…
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24 April 2013
State Farm has ended months of suspense by announcing late last week that the insurance firm has finalized two lease agreements for space in the former Russell Investment building and on four floors of the Columbia Bank Center in downtown Tacoma to open a claims center this fall.
“We are excited to welcome State…
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24 April 2013
The Baker Bulldogs had been through the scenario before, but with a less positive outcome. Down 12-0 early in the first half to Giaudrone, the Bulldogs came up big this time, fighting back to take a 13-12 win over the Huskies at home on April 19.
“One of the fundamentals we’re trying to work in with these kids…
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24 April 2013
Every baseball player dreams of one day playing in a major league ballpark, but few get the opportunity to actually fulfill it. The Wilson Rams got that unique opportunity on April 20, travelling up to Safeco Field to take on Nathan Hale in the High School Baseball Classic. And while the 6-0 loss to Nathan Hale was less then…
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24 April 2013
Charging out to a 3-0 lead behind two first-half goals from Max Harvey, Stadium looked as if it was easily going to claim a big win over first-place Gig Harbor. But the Tides charged back with two goals in the second half, and the Tigers survived some tense final minutes to escape with a 3-2 win on April 23 at Stadium Bowl.…
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24 April 2013
Well Tacoma, maybe we just can't have nice things...
Earlier this month, vandals toppled one of the 20 bronze and Plexiglas pillars that comprise the fountain-sculpture called "Water Forest" that graces the plaza between the Thea Foss Waterway and the entry to the Museum of Glass (MOG). So ends a good run of four…
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24 April 2013
An outstanding Tacoma band is poised to make some real waves in a worldwide music competition, and they need your help to make it to the winner’s circle.
Thousands of bands entered and 20 bands competed locally. The results are in and Tacoma’s own Sevens Revenge has won the local round of Hard Rock Rising – the global…
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24 April 2013
Tacoma rock band Midnight Salvage Co. was already on the verge of losing two-fifths of its membership, with bassist Dustin Lau moving to New York and singer-guitarist Brason Alexander headed south to California. Then came news that the band's University Place practice space was slated for demolition, adding major insult to…
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24 April 2013
FREE PLANT EXCHANGE
Immanuel Presbyterian Church hosts its 9th Annual Free Plant Exchange on May 4, 9 a.m. to noon. Instead of throwing away the old or extra plants, bulbs, seeds, starts and shrubs in your yard, bring them to the church parking lot to share with other gardeners. Participants are invited…
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24 April 2013
Friday, April 26
EMERALD QUEEN: Notorious 253 (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC
C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz, 8 p.m.
DAWSON’S: Northwest Chill, 9 p.m., NC
EAGLES LOUNGE: Darrell Data (Vocals/guitar) 6 p.m.
GREAT…
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24 April 2013
Tacoma Historical Society’s home tour will bring people into houses in Stadium District and the North Slope this year. The annual event will take place on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on May 5 from 1-5 p.m.
The event is the group’s major fundraiser of the year. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased at Pacific…
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22 April 2013
"...Alexie hammers away at ever-simmering issues, like racism, addiction, and infidelity, using a no-holds-barred approach and seamlessly shattering the boundary between character and reader. But while these glimpses into a harried and conflicted humanity prod our consciousness, there's plenty of bawdiness and Alexie's…
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22 April 2013
Thousands of bands entered and 20 bands competed locally. The results are in and Tacoma’s own Sevens Revenge has won the local round of Hard Rock Rising – the global battle of the bands!
Of the 97 cities across eight countries that held the competition, Seattle/Tacoma had the most competing bands in their…
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19 April 2013
Local buzz seems to never end for the Lush Tones. The band is preparing to release a much-anticipated EP, and Maurice the Fish Records has pre-released two songs before the EP is released in 24 hours. Available ONLY at TacomaWeekly.com, click below and take a listen to some pop/rock/alternative deliciousness as only this…
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18 April 2013
Umpqua Bank has announced the 20 finalists in the running to receive one of 10 grants being awarded to nonprofit organizations and schools as part of its Show Us How You Give photo campaign, which will award a total of $25,000 in grants. The five nonprofit…
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18 April 2013
When bombs exploded in Boston this week, many heartening stories came out of the terror about people rushing to help the injured. Complete strangers took care of each other, showing that there are so many good people in the world today, from Massachusetts all the way to our own backyard.
Rosie Tomyn is just such a…
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18 April 2013
It seems that I was destined to be a “Seinfeld” fan from the moment I was born. One of the clearest memories I have of my father from an early age is simply of him in front of a TV, engrossed in this show about nothing. The show’s opening, and legendary, bass line became a part of my daily soundtrack, and the words…
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18 April 2013
We had a plan for the Charlie’s Dinosaur drive.
At first, we established a timeline to collect necessities for new foster kids through the Daffodil Festival (April 13). It seemed a natural break in life in Pierce County.
We’ve changed our mind.
This is a new drive for a new non-profit, a city-wide…
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18 April 2013
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Investors would have done well if they copyrighted the phase “Good question. I’ll get back to you” and its derivatives prior to the Tacoma City Council’s latest – and last – study session before the officials…
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18 April 2013
Local Life, Go Local and Tacoma Farmers Market will host a movie night and conversation around the theme of grass roots community efforts at the Grand Cinema on April 29, 6:30pm. The movie, “The Power of Community,” has strong themes of local food, sustainability and walkable neighborhoods – all through the lens…
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18 April 2013
Every parent believes, or at least should believe, their children are the most brilliant and adorable creatures on the planet. In that vein, Tacoma Weekly is holding another contest to win more Tacoma swag.
The contest is simple: Send us a photo (yes, just one) of your child (or children) with no more than 100 words…
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18 April 2013
A light drizzle did not dampen any spirits during the 80th annual Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade as it rolled down Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma on April 13.
Popular floats were the entries from Puyallup Tribe of Indians and the Daffodil Festival, which carried Daffodil Queen Kenna Erhardt and her court.…
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18 April 2013
I have never met so many people eager to come see all the delights that Tacoma has to offer as I did at the start of the month.
They live in Biot, the south of France, a few miles from Nice, with a view of the Mediterranean on the Riviera. And they want to come here.
Biot and Tacoma are embarking on a sister…
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17 April 2013
Friday, April 19
EMERALD QUEEN: Nite Crew (Top 40) 9 p.m., NC
C.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz, 8 p.m.
DAWSON’S: Tumbling Dice (Rolling Stones tribute) 9 p.m., NC
EAGLES LOUNGE: Darrell Data (Vocals/guitar) 6…
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17 April 2013
The Foss boys soccer team came into this season with high expectations after returning a good portion of the squad that advanced to the district playoffs for the first time ever last spring. After a rough start to the season, the Falcons continued their recent roll with a 3-1 win over Lincoln on April 11 at Mount Tahoma Stadium.…
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17 April 2013
Eager to put an overtime loss to first-place Peninsula-Gig Harbor the week before behind them, the Stadium lacrosse team made sure there was no suspense against North Kitsap. The Tigers took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, and Patrick Holcomb and Aaron Park tallied six goals apiece as Stadium took a 20-3 win at home over…
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17 April 2013
With an intriguing group of prospects ready to show their wares and a large opening night crowd waiting in eager anticipation, everything was in line for a great night of baseball for the Tacoma Rainiers on April 12. But Mother Nature intervened at Cheney Stadium, and the Rainiers ultimately fell 8-4 in the contest that was…
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17 April 2013
After breezing past the field in the 400-meter dash at the prestigious Arcadia Invitational in Oregon the weekend before, Foss’ Marcus Chambers decided to turn his attention elsewhere at the Tacoma Invitational on April 13 at Lincoln Bowl. Despite running the 100-meter dash for the first time this season, Chambers still…
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17 April 2013
DaVinci Salon and Spa, in the heart of Lakewood at 6501 Motor Ave. S.W., offers a professional staff that provides a host of services and treatments ranging from haircuts, foils and waxing to manicures, pedicures, massages and permanent cosmetics for both men and women. Using the most modern techniques and materials available,…
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17 April 2013
For well over three quarters, neither Meeker nor Gray could get anything going offensively against each other. But after getting a key turnover, Meeker launched the winning drive late in the fourth quarter, and Gray’s last-gasp effort came up just short as the Wolverines took a 6-0 road win on April 11.
“Our defense…
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17 April 2013
Since 2007, Tacoma’s Ted Brown Music Outreach has provided camps, training and musical instruments for aspiring young musicians. And, on April 28, the non-profit group will hold a benefit concert at Louie G’s Pizza, 5219 Pacific Highway E., in Fife, to bolster their programs for area kids.
“This is our first…
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17 April 2013
Downtown Tacoma has experienced a full-blown renaissance over the last decade, with the additions of the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Museum of Glass and light rail, among other fixtures. And heralding the area's makeover 20 years ago was the opening of the Swiss Tavern, at 1904 Jefferson Ave.
One of…
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