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The Things We Like
GENEALOGY RESEARCH“The Last of the Blacksmiths” by Claire Gebben is a tale of the disruption and dispersal of an immigrant family. Gebben received a fantastic surprise when her family in Germany...
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Nightlife
Friday, May 16EMERALD QUEEN: Tesla (hard rock) 8:30 p.m., $25-$60B SHARP COFFEE: Malibu Manouche with Peter Pentras and Neil Andersson (gypsy jazz) 8 p.m., NC, AAGLORIA'S: The Foreskins (rock variety)...
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Mexican rock duo Rodrigo y Gabriela dazzle Paramount audience
Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero – the Mexican rock duo better known as Rodrigo y Gabriela - finished there 10-city U.S. tour for the album 9 Dead Alive in front of a packed house of adoring fans...
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Culture Corner, A Guide to the Museums of Tacoma
Museum of the Week:Foss Waterway Seaport705 Dock St.(Closed until Spring 2014)Info: http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/2014 Season Opening Day is Sunday, May 18! The Seaport is a place where stories...
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Stupid Criminal of the week
It should be clear to all future criminals out there that knowing vague legal terms will not save them from arrest, as a drunk driver at a Tacoma Elementary School on May 6 found out. An officer was...
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Our View: Council should send full charter slate to voters
The Charter Review Committee’s work is done. The volunteer citizen committee has submitted its report and roster of recommended changes to the chief governing document of Tacoma.But in some respects,...
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Intimate, new Girl Trouble doc Strictly Sacred’ to make its debut at Seattle...
Half an hour into “Strictly Sacred” – an intimate and engaging new documentary about Tacoma garage-punk band Girl Trouble – drummer Bon Henderson, a.k.a. Bon Von Wheelie, shares a few questions she's...
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What’s Right With Tacoma: Evergreen State College fair offers global, and...
Students at Evergreen State College's Tacoma campus will add a dimension to the notion of a healthy community Saturday, May 17 when they host their annual Spring Fair from 1-4 p.m. They'll present 39...
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Bulletin Board
GRIOT’S GARAGE TO HOST CAR ASSOCIATION’S INAUGURAL SWAP MEETThe Pierce County Rod & Custom Car Association, with the guidance of its solid leadership, will hold its inaugural Automotive Swap Meet...
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Letter to the Editor: Johanna Frack
Dear Editor,I would first like to thank you very much for mentioning my friend's work in the article, and all the other artists as well! It is wonderful that you are honoring their hard work. However,...
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Kilmer addresses ocean acidification at Northern Fish
Congressman Derek Kilmer visited Northern Fish in South Tacoma on May 12 to discuss the growing problem of ocean acidification and to announce a new piece of legislation he will be introducing to...
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Local Restaurant Spotlight: My Greek expands with banquet room
Tacoma’s resident Greek hot spot My Greek just got a little hotter, with a banquet hall that can sit 40-45 people, giving a perfect atmosphere for business meetings or party events.The restaurant,...
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Arts & Entertainment: Local churches to host great music this weekend
Three of the hottest shows headed to Tacoma this weekend will be in local churches. In last week's edition, you may have read about Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle's upcoming appearance on May 17 at Urban...
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Arts & Entertainment: TCC art students present solid showing
For the third week in a row, we are examining art done by students of the local colleges. Work by seniors of the four-year schools, Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound, has been...
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Spotlight on: Ty Kelly – Rainiers’ infielder has a knack for walking
Ty Kelly does not come from one of the country’s powerhouse baseball schools. He attended the University of California at Davis (about 60 miles north of San Francisco.) Now in his sixth year of...
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Pierce claims fourth straight title in upset over TCC
The Pierce College Raiders, winners of the last three Western Region division championships, have been in this spot before. Having swept the TCC Titans on Saturday at Mount Tahoma High School, all they...
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TACOMA’S HOT TICKETS MAY 16-25
SATURDAY, MAY 17 – COLLEGE BASEBALLNWAACC West Region – Lower Columbia vs. TCCMinnitti Field/TCC – 1 & 3 p.m.SATURDAY, MAY 17 – BOYS SOCCER3A West Central District TournamentWilson, Mt. Tahoma...
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Bellarmine pushes Gig Harbor to the limit in playoff primer
Closing out the regular season with a coveted second-seed to the 4A West Central District tournament on the line, the Bellarmine boys soccer team fought madly to the final whistle, but was unable to...
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SPORTSWATCH
SOUNDERS U-23 ALUMNI NEWS AND NEW INTERNATIONAL SIGNINGSUnited States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has released the 30-man roster for the Men's 2014 World Cup and three Seattle Sounders - including...
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Business of the Month: Stack Furniture Solutions brings family comfort to Fife
There’s something about a family business that gives stores a homey feel. Even giant warehouses can be given a friendly environment by a family, just wander into Stack Furniture Solutions on 4918 20th...
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