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Arts & Entertainment: Bimbo’s – by Seventeen votes
In Tacoma, history has a flavor. It tastes like a plate of Bimbo’s spaghetti. For 70 years, it was Bimbo’s dark, smoky, mysterious sauce that kept cops on their beat, put the elbow in business deals...
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Coming Events
Mon., Dec. 24 Life Center Christmas EveETC - Life Center invites one and all to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at “Candlelight Experiences.” On Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, it will hold three...
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Make a Scene: Swampy Clause lands at Top of Tacoma Christmas night
Everybody! You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, I'm telling you why. 'Cause Swampy Claus is comiiiing to tooooown. What? Yes, Swampy, not Santa. And, for the uninitiated,...
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Live Music
Friday, Dec. 21MAXWELL’S: Lance Buller Trio (Jazz) 7 p.m., NCC.I. SHENANIGAN’S: Collaborative Works Jazz (Jazz) 8 p.m. DAWSONS: Tonze, 9 p.m., NCEMERALD QUEEN: Gold Digger (Top 40) 9 p.m., NCGREAT...
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B2 Gallery shows works by Foundation of Art Award nominees
Tacoma’s B2 Gallery is currently hosting a show of work with contributions from each of the 40 artists that have been nominated to receive the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation’s Foundation of Art...
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Arts & Entertainment: T-Town and 253 consolidate Tacoma pride under one roof
Tacomans wear their T-Town pride on their chests. And their foreheads, and their jammies, and, if they are fresh babies, on their adorable little butts. Now it’s getting easier for them to wear their...
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Lakewood’s ‘Pageant’ perfects comedy with a heart
Anyone who has watched, participated in, or especially worked behind the scenes of a holiday church pageant will view Lakewood Playhouse’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” with both Post...
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Lady Abes use big run to top North Thurston
After the first half of play, it seemed as if Lincoln and North Thurston were in for a sloppy, low-scoring affair. But the second half was a different story, as the Lady Abes’ offense came alive to...
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THUNDERBIRDS SHARE WEALTH, TOP RAMS
It was common knowledge among some of the local hoop aficionados that Lincoln, Foss and Wilson would be the teams to beat in the 3A ranks. After losing a tight contest the week before to the Foss...
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LIFE CHRISTIAN FALLS JUST SHORT
Life Christian spent much of the second half against Vashon Island hitting big shots and going on runs to keep in contention. It was the final shot, which would have been a game-winner at the buzzer,...
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A Monday Evening Workout
A lot of girls under age eight would probably not see two hours of self-defense training as a fun way to pass the time, but seven-year-old Jaimyn Robinson disagrees. “I like learning new techniques.”...
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Police Blotter
SHOOTING SUSPECT ARRESTEDA teenage boy suspected of shooting a man in Tacoma last month was arrested on Dec. 16. James Simpson, 16, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of David Watson, who...
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City Briefs
FREE DOWNTOWN PARKINGIn order to provide more parking for customers, visitors and shoppers to downtown businesses, the City of Tacoma Parking Services Department is conducting a pilot program to offer...
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Leonard Peltier supporters rally for clemency
Supporters of Leonard Peltier gathered at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tacoma on Dec. 8 for a rally to generate support for clemency for the imprisoned Native American activist. With the recent...
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First Night adds a little something this year
If anyone is bored at Tacoma’s First Night celebration, they really would be trying hard to stay glum. First Night Tacoma-Pierce County is a family-friendly, arts-centered, alcohol free celebration of...
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The Amazing Toy Race
Teresa Berg has seen just about every bad thing an adult can do to a kid. A Pierce County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant, she’s one of the department’s best at investigating crimes against children. This...
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The Things We Like
HILLTOP SANTAGather up the kids and head out to Sam & Terry’s Barbershop (1110 S. 11th St.) on Dec. 22 for a visit with Santa Claus, noon to 4 p.m. Bring a camera and take free photos of the little...
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Emergency Food Network sends out plea for donations
Emergency Food Network (EFN) is in on pace to set another record it would rather not reach. But it needs help because the non-profit food bank supplier knows more people will need holiday supplies this...
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