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There's a magic rainbow that connects Tacoma and Olympia. An ethereal, colorful, sparkly bridge that connects us in many ways: art, music and beer, for instance. Next week, a burlesque event like no other will make that rainbow shine a little brighter, make that connection a little stronger and make your
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Last summer, the Love Our Local Fest (LOL) in Olympia's Eastside neighborhood drew 1,500 people. Live music, face painting, street painting, kid's activities, food and artisan vendors helped make the 2nd annual festival a success. "It was pretty much an awesome frickin' day," says Daniel Landin, co-curator. "We had 400 or
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On any given morning, after eating her daily oatmeal, and feeding her several dogs, legendary musician Roberta Flack gets busy in her New York City home - busy rehearsing, busy planning, busy listening to or writing music. "I'm a busy person. I have a busy personality," Flack says over the
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On any given morning, after eating her daily oatmeal, and feeding her several dogs, legendary musician Roberta Flack gets busy in her New York City home - busy rehearsing, busy planning, busy listening to or writing music. "I'm a busy person. I have a busy personality," Flack says over the phone.
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I asked Andre Nickatina totally obscure questions via email. The questions included something about SpongeBob vs. Yo Gabba Gabba, something about being 80 years old, and something totally inappropriate. I not even going to print the last one. But, if you've seen Nickatina's latest sex-riddled video, Jelly, or heard his
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With an activity-focused afternoon, and a music and entertainment packed night, Love Our Local Fest has something for everyone. LOL kicks off Saturday afternoon with a free festival. From 1-6 p.m. at the Olympia Ballroom, expect live acoustic music, laughter yoga, children's activities, (including balloon drop), classical Indian music of Rag
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The merengue, as well as the bachata and salsa, are taught in mini-versions, with or without partner, at varying levels of experience, every Friday night at Studio 6 Ballroom in Tacoma. After the last instruction, the club lights flip on, disco ball drops
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You can hate me or unfriend me or whatever, but I love the Twilight series. Edward and Bella and Jacob and sparkles and blood and fast cars are all magic to me. I know I'm not the only one out there who feels this way. Dorky's Bar Arcade in
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"All three of us are peeing our panties about our show with Listener and Poor Folks Live Well at the Urban Onion," says Jared Bugg, drummer for Simon the Leper. "We've known Poor Folks since the first incarnation of Simon the Leper, but this is the first time we've had
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"Hello, I know you guys are busy blowing minds and rocking souls, but just wanted to let you know my deadline is this Thursday, so if you can tuck it in your minds I need a response by then, I'd super appreciate it. - Nikki" This is the message I sent
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Since its introduction in 1894, the motorcycle has spawned a variety of cultures and uses. As basic transportation, as leisure activity or as a die-hard lifestyle, millions of people have a love affair with Choppers, Crotch Rockets, Thumpers and all things two-wheeled. This Saturday marks the opening of the action-packed exhibit "Let's
