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>>> SMILE Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! See the ultimate sad sack Charlie Brown and his sad sack little Christmas tree find the holiday spirit in the Christmas classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas, at a dreamy locally renowned theater. Break out the "peanuts" to take in this charming Tacoma Musical Playhouse production, and
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Getting the kid ready for kindergarten made me realize something: back to school preparations can be similar to getting a home ready for the dark seasons. With a young human, back to school means buying basics — undies and shoes — as well as the fun things like new sweaters and
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Art in the Alley Tonight between 5 and 8 p.m, hang out at Ruby Collection in downtown Tacoma, get ideas for your sumptuous fall home, and check out goodies ranging from silk screened items to music to chocolate. Emerging local artists to be featured at tonight’s event will be Howard Leggett (silk
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Dave Graham and Tracy Marie weren’t actually dates last Saturday at the Sanford and Son One Night in Bangkok Prom, but they looked so darn cute together they could have been. Dave’s suit, color-coordinated from tie to toes, was a Mr. Mac Ltd find. The satin in Tracy Marie’s backless bodice
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At last Saturday’s prom night gowns and shoes vied quietly for attention at Sanford and Son, and what really commanded attention was all the fabulous prom hair. Tracy Marie’s seriously sweet belle-of-the-ball modified beehive that Renee created was impressive, it’s true, but the style that most dropped my jaw was
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There seems to be an odd trend in cinema where some filmmakers feel compelled to make Santa Claus evil. There's the Silent Night, Deadly Night series, Christmas Evil, Santa's Slay starring master thespian/wrestling enthusiast Bill Goldberg and countless others. It's almost become a modern holiday tradition. We have a modern
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For some, a sense of community began on the deck of the Pequod. A fictitious 19th century Nantucket whaling ship, it is the stage on which Herman Melville tells the story of Captain Ahab's pursuit of Moby-Dick, a great white whale. Serving as chief mate of the Pequod is Starbuck, a thoughtful
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Slutty Hearts' recent EP, Bones in the Snow, opens by referencing Nancy Sinatra. It's a fitting introduction to the Slutty Hearts ethos, which shares some qualities with Sinatra's spooky romanticism. Dark garage pop gems positively drip from the mouths and fingers of Slutty Hearts - devoted exercises in melodicism and
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The landscape of music is lousy with bawdy comedy music - from the party records of the '50s and '60s, through on to Blowfly's reign as the king of bad taste, and a slew of generally puerile and juvenile underground releases catching dust in discount bins - but this trend
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Two of the influences cited by Dames do well to encapsulate their particular charm: Mac DeMarco and Tacoma's own (possibly defunct?) Makeup Monsters. What all three of these groups have in common is a certain embrace of a slacker ethos, which presents not as apathy, but as a shaggy energy.
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There aren't many celebrities in the South Sound, but there are people who make our communities better just with their presence and energy - of course, coupled with good deeds and service. In the local hip-hop community - with a touch of 206 - Heretic The Heathen (representing The 360
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We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down
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HOLIDAY PARTY Garfield Book Company (208 Garfield St., Tacoma) is hosting an open holiday party. From 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, attendees may enjoy refreshments, raffles, door prizes, giveaways and more. Chef/owner John Sundstrom of Lark restaurant in Seattle, as well as an author of Northwest recipes, will host a cooking
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BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Brad Upton CD Release Show. 8
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Treos Tacoma - Old Town. James Coates. All Ages. 7 pm. Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Rhythm & Sass, Dennis Shain. All Ages. 8 pm. $8. The Embers at Indian Summer - Olympia. Tarik Bentlemsani. 6 pm. NC. Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia -
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So the tree and the fairy lights are up, you have enough booze and unhealthy snacks to sink the Titanic, and your television is about to explode in a flurry of consumerism and romantic schmaltz. But there's something missing. That's right, folks: it just wouldn't be a happy holiday without
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Other, non-North American English-speaking countries know the play The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by an alternate title: The Worst Kids In The World. That should tell you about the quality of the characters in question, and the odds that the title would actually come true. The Herdman clan will be
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art Olympia - Downtown. Tingstad & Rumbel. All Ages. 8 pm. $15-$22. BLUES Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. Bill Brown & The Kingbees. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Brad Upton CD Release Show. 8
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You got a hankering for gingers? I know I do. No, I'm not confessing some dirty little secret. I'm talking about the kind of ginger that comes from a root - and besides, my love of the other "gingers" is already well-known. The Tacoma Brewing Co. is celebrating both kinds
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If Tacoma is known for one thing, it's that we're gritty. If we're known for two things, the second would be our awesomeness when it comes to throwing a benefit for one of our friends or neighbors who is down on their luck/has cancer/was hit by a car/had their band