Today [ 8 ]
Nominations needed for New Tacoma Awards
Now's your chance to recognize the people and businesses doing fantastic things for downtown Tacoma. Every year the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's New Tacoma Awards recognize businesses and individuals that make outstanding contributions to downtown Tacoma. ... read
posted by Tacoma BIA Blog at 12:49pm
new studio + tacoma museum of glass
I’ve been a little bit MIA this week, but it’s for an awesome reason; we just moved! The moving isn’t even the cool part, it’s WHERE we moved that’s awesome. ... read
posted by sara montour at 12:22pm
Stan Shaw in CLAW
Here is a hastily done sticker design made to shame (force) (convince) (muscle) (no… shame) noncommital Tacoma based illustrator and urban hipster Stan Drawstanley.com Shaw to join the esteemed ranks of CLAW. Please join in this campaign by writing Mr. ... read
posted by C.L.A.W. at 10:59am
Center for Health Sciences to get under way in May
Construction of the Center for Health Sciences at the University of Puget Sound will begin in May. The 42,500-square-foot interdisciplinary center is expected to open in time for the fall 2011 school semester.Key features of the center include outpatient clinics for the 300 patients referred for occupational and physical therapy services each year by local physicians. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog at 10:35am
Colleen Marie Dockery
The funeral for one of Ruston's longtime residents will be held today. Colleen Dockery was only in her early 50's, but she was born, raised and settled here in Ruston her whole life. ... read
posted by Ruston Home at 10:23am
Introducing- Member number 10!
Last night’s secret meeting of the CLAW saw the induction of CLAW member #10. Inductee recieves one last warning before continuing with the irreversible induction process. ... read
posted by C.L.A.W. at 9:01am
5 Things To Do: Craft Night, Ambient Night, "Sunrise" ...
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010 >>> 1. The crafty group Tacoma Is For Lovers hosts another Craft Night, this time welcoming Tacoma artist Chris Sharp who will introduce collage using a 1980s book on break dancing as source material at 7 p.m. ... read
posted by Spew at 7:13am
JourneyQuest Filming: First Day On Set
Have you ever had a camera strapped to your body? While it’s big round, bottomles pit of an eye is staring you directly in the face? ... read
posted by One Foot On Shore at 6:15am
Yesterday [ 8 ]
Wildlife alphabet ... and cupcakes
NEW SHOW OPENS AT HANDFORTH GALLERY TOMORROW >>> You might have notice that there are letters everywhere. You're reading some right now, in fact. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 10, 2010 at 6:05pm
New Tacoma Awards 2010 - Nominations Due!
Every year the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber's New Tacoma Awards recognize businesses and individuals that make outstanding contributions to downtown Tacoma. This year the Chamber will recognize 2010 New Tacoma Awards winners at the City Center Luncheon on April 16th, 2010. ... read
posted by Exit133 on Mar. 10, 2010 at 4:42pm
New Contribution Limits for Local Elections?
We know that the campaign season is just getting started, but there’s a story in the Seattle Times that got us thinking. State lawmakers have approved new contribution limits for local elections. ... read
posted by Exit133 on Mar. 10, 2010 at 4:33pm
A Fun Way to Irritate People in the Midwest
I'm normally a nice person, but I just had to rub it in: the pinks, the yellows, the fragrance in the air. ... read
posted by Good Life Northwest on Mar. 10, 2010 at 8:54am
Major Changes To Elks Project
It has been confirmed by multiple sources that there will be some major changes in the Elks/McMenamins project. I have been told that McMenamins has decided a hotel in the Elks building is not feasible due to the lack of windows in the structure. ... read
posted by Tacoma Untapped on Mar. 10, 2010 at 7:46am
5 Things To Do: Purcell Brothers, "Fresh," Bluegrass Night ...
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2010 >>> 1. The Purcell Brothers - Evan and Ryan — will perform at 7 p.m. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 10, 2010 at 7:18am
It was a horror, albeit a slow, conversational one.
Dear Trevor, O Carl, I miss you, too. Yours is a face that’s smoked 10,000 cigarettes. ... read
posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Mar. 10, 2010 at 7:06am
This Week [ 46 ]
Tacoma City Council Meeting for March 9th, 2010
Tonight’s Tacoma City Council meeting actually had some debate. Two big items on the agenda included the Cheney Stadium remodel and a resolution that continues to move the Elks project forward. ... read
posted by Exit133 on Mar. 9, 2010 at 7:14pm
Visually masterful
BLACK AND WHITE, YET NOT >>> Austrian Michael Haneke can be a frustrating filmmaker. His film Caché (2005), while fascinating, moved at a slow pace with an ending that could be maddening to viewers who expect answers out of their mysteries. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 9, 2010 at 5:52pm
Tacoma's Stormwater Management Program Updates - Public Comment
Tacoma's Stormwater Management Program is being updated for 2010, and the City is seeking public comment on the changes. We have been amazed how much this topic has come up in random conversations in the last few weeks. ... read
posted by Exit133 on Mar. 9, 2010 at 2:10pm
Firwood Rock Lounge, Taqueria El Guadalajara
RUMORS WE HEAR >>> The word out of the Firwood Rock Lounge camp is that their liquor application MIGHT be finally granted (although it doesn't appear on Liquor Control Board's approved application list). They say they're also waiting for their cabaret license to be approved. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 9, 2010 at 1:49pm
Raab Recipes and More
Recipes from our March 8th newsletter. More... ... read
posted by Terra Organics on Mar. 9, 2010 at 12:50pm
Featured Veggie: Lacinato Kale Raab
What is Raab? Raab (also spelled rabe) is available only in the spring, when over-wintered plants in the brassica family (such as cabbage, brussels sprouts, collards, kale, and broccoli) begin to flower and send out seed shoots. ... read
posted by Terra Organics on Mar. 9, 2010 at 12:49pm
Cheney Stadium on Tonight's Agenda
Tonight’s City Council meeting includes the approval of the next phase of Cheney Stadium upgrades: Awarding contracts to: ... read
posted by Exit133 on Mar. 9, 2010 at 11:35am
Free art classes Saturday
GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND BE HAPPY >>> Your mother and I just want you to be happy. Not unreasonably, irrationally happy, but moderately content. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 9, 2010 at 11:22am
My little head trip
Angie has left Tacoma. Right now I am sitting in a Shilo Inn in Seaside Oregon where I am attending the Northwest Festivals and Events Conference. ... read
posted by AngelaJossy's Blog on Mar. 9, 2010 at 9:47am
Wedge: Historic or not?
Should the Wedge neighborhood become a historic district? The public will have an opportunity next week to provide feedback about the matter to the Tacoma Planning Commission. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 9, 2010 at 8:51am
Q&A: soil amendments
Michele asked what soil amendments we were planning on using in our beds. Primarily I use Tagro. ... read
posted by Sprouting Off on Mar. 9, 2010 at 7:57am
5 Things To Do: Hazel and Vine, climbing class, trivia night ...
TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2010 >>> 1. Hazel and Vine play an all-ages show with Lybecker and The New Divide at 7 p.m. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 9, 2010 at 7:21am
Sexy Robot Video
Some of us are more eager than others for the “arrival” of the Robotic Overlords. ... read
posted by C.L.A.W. on Mar. 9, 2010 at 2:20am
STREETCAR: If Not Now When? If Not Us Who?
The Tacomic is trying something new with a new Investigative Political Cartoon where we go out and conduct an interview to accompany the fantastic cartoon artwork tens of fans have come to expect every Tuesday morning. Today we interview Mr. ... read
posted by Feed»Tacomic on Mar. 9, 2010 at 12:00am
Jamal goes to Dublin; I don't
DAMN! >>> I leaned back in my chair and looked up at the water spots on my office ceiling. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 8, 2010 at 4:50pm
Tacoma Water Calls for New Conservation Goal!
This just in…… Tacoma Water is developing a new water conservation goal that will affect the types of conservation programs we offer our customers for the next seven years. As part of this process, we want to know what you think about water conservation and the types of programs we should offer. ... read
posted by The Melon on Mar. 8, 2010 at 3:12pm
Corina Bakery goes green
AN MHAITH LEAT ROINNT CACA MILIS? >>> Corina Bakery & Bistro has cooked up a couple St. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 8, 2010 at 2:20pm
Tacoma Rainiers hiring
The Tacoma Rainiers will host a job fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 8, 2010 at 12:20pm
Community Foundation recognized for work to curb youth violence
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is one of three recipients for this year's "Leadership Legacy Award," given by the Center for Ethical Leadership. The foundation is being recognized for their work on the Youth Against Violence initiative.The Community Foundation began meeting with a group of Pierce County funders and service providers during 2006 to explore the root causes of youth violence. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 8, 2010 at 11:46am
Foundation recognized for work to curb youth violence
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation is one of three recipients for this year's "Leadership Legacy Award," given by the Center for Ethical Leadership. The foundation is being recognized for their work on the Youth Against Violence initiative.The Community Foundation began meeting with a group of Pierce County funders and service providers during 2006 to explore the root causes of youth violence. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 8, 2010 at 11:46am
Academy Awards Party recap
A LOT OF QUINTON LOYNE-PACKARD >>> Japanese monster movies, District 9 re-enactment at Frisko Freeze, elderly ladies chatting about healthcare for 30 minutes during the broadcast behind me - these are treats you could have enjoyed if you attended The Grand Cinema's Academy Awards Party last night inside the Rialto Theater. Co-hosted by Tacoma City Councilmember Marty Campbell and Quinton Loyne-Packard (and his entourage of Maestro Gavin Guss and Pickles), the party was a mixture of those who had eyes glued to the live broadcast of the Academy Awards and those who wandered about the Rialto being fabulous. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 8, 2010 at 11:14am
Around the Sound
Allen Realtors will be conducting free home buying seminars at 7 p.m. tomorrow and 1 p.m. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 8, 2010 at 9:30am
Healthy Breakfast event will showcase top WorkWell employers
Find out who is "walking the talk"and rising to the top by supporting employee health and wellness programs and doing their part in health care awareness. Eight WorkWell designation awards will be presented during the fourth annual Healthy Breakfast Showcase, scheduled for 7: ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 8, 2010 at 9:25am
Healthy Breakfast to showcase top WorkWell employers
Find out who is "walking the talk"and rising to the top by supporting employee health and wellness programs and doing their part in health care awareness. Eight WorkWell designation awards will be presented during the fourth annual Healthy Breakfast Showcase, scheduled for 7: ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 8, 2010 at 9:25am
I have a lot to tell you.
Dear Dad, Wow. It’s good to hear your voice. ... read
posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Mar. 8, 2010 at 8:59am
Book arts binge
If you ever wanted to find out once and for all what the heck an artist book is, take a little field trip to Burien, WA. The group show Page Turner: ... read
posted by Anagram Press on Mar. 8, 2010 at 8:49am
5 Things To Do: "Suffer of Beauty," graphic novel club, African drumming ...
MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 >>> 1. Patricia Cosgrove, director of the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, will lecture on "Suffer for Beauty: ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 8, 2010 at 7:14am
HAPPY HOUR: Paddy Coyne's and new Garfunkel and Oates
TODAY'S HAPPY HOUR DICUSSION TOPIC >>> Discuss the video below over happy hour at: Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub 815 Pacific Ave., Tacoma (253) 272-6963 Happy Hour: ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 7, 2010 at 11:44am
Hangover breakfast
GO MEXICAN >>> Infamous for its college crowd weekend dance nights, Masa Comida Mexicana is also a fine, nongreasy alternative for nursing a wicked case of the day-afters. According to eHow, Mexican food spices helps calm the stomach. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 7, 2010 at 8:34am
JourneyQuest Filming Begins!
Now in South-Sound production: JourneyQuest, a new fantasy web-series from Dead Gentlemen and Zombie Orheus Entertainment. ... read
posted by One Foot On Shore on Mar. 6, 2010 at 3:39pm
SLOSH PIT: Japanese tea, Yakima Craft Brew, wine tastings
NOSH PIT >>> Tea Ceremony: The Asia Pacific Cultural Center hosts a Japanese Tea Ceremony today 10-11 a.m. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 6, 2010 at 8:23am
5 Things To Do: Jazz and Wine Fest, famous ghosts, Survive The Darkness ...
SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 2010 >>> 1. Now in its seventh year, the Old Town Jazz & Wine Festival will once again offer tasty jazz and cool wines, all in an effort to support the Tacoma Old Town Park Performance Stage Project - which aims to build a permanent outdoor stage in Old Town Park. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 6, 2010 at 8:01am
It's Scholaring Time!
That’s right, our 2nd Year of The CLAW Young Cartoonists of the Future Scholarship is due in t-minus 9 days. FIVE! ... read
posted by C.L.A.W. on Mar. 6, 2010 at 8:00am
Business Internet Services (BIS) - Company Profile Number 7
I have blogged about Topia Technologies and Skoot a few times over the years on my blog. What may not be known is that Janine Terrano, CEO of Topia, is also the CEO of Business Internet Services, a web development company which was established in Tacoma in 1996. ... read
posted by Living and Working Virtually on Mar. 5, 2010 at 4:50pm
Tacoma's Homeless Goddess of Commerce
What to do with the 700-pound, seven-foot tall, $122,000 bronze Goddess of Commerce statue? Place it in Tollefson Plaza? ... read
posted by TDI -- Reporter's Blog on Mar. 5, 2010 at 4:12pm
Video tour of Tacoma with Quinton Loyne-Packard
THIS GUY IS NUTS >>> As you have all read over and over Quinton Loyne-Packard will be co-hosting The Grand Cinema's Academy Awards Party Sunday at the Rialto Theater. In addition to the live broadcast of the Academy Awards' red carpet and live show on the Rialto's movie screen that begins at 5 p.m., Loyne-Packard and Maestro Gavin Guss will host a "That's Entertainment" show beginning sharply at 4: ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 5, 2010 at 2:15pm
CVB releases Spring Industry Expert Panels topics
The Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau has selected international tour and travel, social media and culinary tourism as the topics for its Spring Industry Expert Panels.The event is scheduled for 8: 30 to 10 a.m. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 5, 2010 at 2:13pm
Student art scholarship available
CLAW CARES >>> There are those who dread going home to an empty house, and there are those who revel in it. Those in the second category usually have large families. ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 5, 2010 at 1:25pm
The Prefunk
BRING ON THE WEEKEND >>> Is it that time already? Time for another installment of Prefunk - your weekly guide to liver destruction, local events and feelings of morning regret? ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 5, 2010 at 12:00pm
The Marriage of Figaro - This Weekend
We were just reminded that the always wonderful Tacoma Opera will be presenting The Marriage of Figaro this weekend with shows this evening and Sunday. Imperfect humans. ... read
posted by Exit133 on Mar. 5, 2010 at 12:00pm
I'm back. Carl is not.
Dear Trevor, I’m back. Carl is not. ... read
posted by Letter Off Dead by Tom Llewellyn on Mar. 5, 2010 at 10:55am
Around the Sound
Individual help with foreclosure issues will be available to the public during a free workshop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ... read
posted by BE Daily Blog on Mar. 5, 2010 at 10:25am
5 Things To Do: Dance Oly Dance, Tacoma Opera, "Last of the Boys" ...
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010 >>> 1. Dance on television! ... read
posted by Spew on Mar. 5, 2010 at 7:47am
happy birthday, babes
Do you want to hear a great story? I mean a really, really good one. ... read
posted by sara montour on Mar. 5, 2010 at 12:01am
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