Seattle may have planted the flag as the capitol of grunge, but Tacoma quietly nurtured the movement's raw, unpolished sound long before it became mainstream. The scrappy DIY music scene was fueled by Tacoma’s house parties and all-ages venues, which gave early grunge musicians a place to…
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When it rains, it pours. Metaphorically speaking, of course, since Mother Nature hasn't gotten the memo that summer is officially over. The first post-summer weekend is just about here, and Saturday…
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Independence Day is almost here, and it's time to break out the red, white and blue! We've gathered all the details to showcase the best of the family-friendly fairs, small-town street parades, and…
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Tacoma would be unrecognizable without its waterfront. It's one of the assets that sets the city apart, both for trade and recreation, and it's part of the city's lifeblood. But our waterfront is a…
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So maybe it's not technically a "sneak peek" since the first performance of The Hip Hop Nutcracker with MC Kurtis Blow already figuratively blew the lid off of the newly renovated Pantages. But since…
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Tacoma Film Festival, a local staple of the arts scene, is celebrating its lucky 13th annual run in 2018 from Oct. 4 to 11. Each year, the festival puts together a solid mix of features and shorts…
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This Saturday, August 11, craft-beer enthusiasts and fans of good music (or “people” as we call them here in the Pacific Northwest) will make the pilgrimage to downtown Tacoma for the annual block…
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They only call it Cars & Cigars: Havana Nights because it would lose a significant amount of poetry if they called it Cars, Cigars, Whisky, Wine, Cocktails, Music and Gourmet Food By Three of Tacoma’s…
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The Foss Waterway is one of the aquatic gems of Tacoma, and much like the city itself, it’s beautiful to look at but made to be used. Its beauty is in its function. Enter: Paddleboard yoga on a…
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Sure, the Washington State Fair in Puyallup doesn't kick off until Labor Day weekend (Aug. 31, for those who are counting down), but it's not too early to get excited for the lineup of rock, classic…
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