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Family Game Night

Fun on a Dime — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:12:54 -0800

Tomorrow night, Thurs February 23rd from 5: 30-7: More »

Website: "Check-in" your sexual encounters

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:07:35 -0800

DID SHE LIKE IT? >>> As a fresh-faced co-ed, sometimes you just need action. More »

Parking requirements eliminated for new downtown Tacoma development

The Biz Buzz — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:38 -0800

The Tacoma City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to eliminate any parking requirements for new development in the downtown core. The new code will allow developers of new buidlings to use a market-based approach for new parking spaces instead of having to adhere to city rules setting minimums or maximums. More »

YouTube Goodness

Daymaker Dish — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:19:00 -0800

We are always looking for new ways to share our passions with you. Now you can check out what videos we're looking at over on YouTube. More »

Friday: Brotherhood of the Black Squirrel comes alive!

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:18:22 -0800

IT'S GOING TO BE NUTS >>> Brotherhood of the Black Squirrel's second record, The Dust Bowl Ghosts, released last April, is described as "a trip through the dreams and nightmares of a down-on-his-luck circus comedian with a bum leg and child support payments." If that doesn't sound like a musical good time, I don't know what does. But Friday at The New Frontier Lounge it's likely to get even more real, with word on the street suggesting the five members that makes up this rodent-like brotherhood - guitarist and vocalist Patrick Baldwin, drummer Eric Thompson, bassist Jimmy Hughs, guitarist Stanford Mead and Wurlitzer wizard Andrew Childs - have been holed up recording a follow up to Dust Bowl Ghosts and are ready to unleash the rock this weekend. More »

Blog watch: letters, recap, Ivan, and enforcement actions

BE Daily Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:22:00 -0800

Read Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber President and CEO Tom Pierson's letter to Mayor Marilyn Strickland and City Council about the B&O tax increase on The Live Wire.Get a recap of the food summit follow-up meetings at OlyBlog. ... More »

Blog watch: letters, recap, Ivan and enforcement actions

BE Daily Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:22:00 -0800

BizTech Talk, PLU partnering for monthly executive forum

BE Daily Blog — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:09:00 -0800

BizTech Talk and Pacific Lutheran University's School of Business have teamed up to facilitate monthly executive forums with a focus on helping presidents and CEOs to share information concerning technology and trends to grow their businesses.BizTech Talk Executive Forums are scheduled for the third Tuesday of every month from 4: 15 to 6 p.m. More »

Pssst: Wanna trade some seeds?

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:56 -0800

THE ROOT OF A NEW FRIENDSHIP? >>> If you think about it, Tuesday's annual Tacoma-Pierce County Community Garden "Seed Swap" is a pretty sexy proposition. More »

Ronda Hamlin makes awesome biscotti in Tacoma

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:48:37 -0800

THING: Biscotti From: More »

Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer! Wed. 2/22 through Wed. 2/29

the pissed liBEERian — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:00 -0800

Get your drinking arm ready, it's time for one of my most favorite events of ever: The Parkway Tavern & The Red Hot present...Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week 2012! More »

Zoo's endangered clouded leopard expecting second litter of cubs

Word on the Street — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:34:06 -0800

One of Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium”s female clouded leopards is expecting again. The zoo announced this morning that Chai Li is pregnant with her second litter of cubs. More »

A Firey New Year!

wildcelticrose.net — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:27:18 -0800

The year has been off to a fiery start despite less than perfect weather and two surgeries. The first of course was First Night where we rang in the new year by burning the old year in effigy “burn bunny burn” and lighting up the new year. More »

Sunday: Tacoma Oscar Party & Costume Contest

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:06:01 -0800

DRESS AS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE STAR OR MOVIE THEME >>> We knew indie hotspot The Grand Cinema wouldn't leave Tacoma without an Academy Awards shindig of its own. In recent years, staff has opted for the nearby Theatre on the Square's more intimate space to hold its annual event, and this year's Grand Oscar part is no different. More »

Dave Hannon's Guitar Was Stolen Last Night

Tacoma Stories — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:59:11 -0800

In the photo above, you’ll see Dave Hannon with his Taylor guitar. Last night (02/21) his car was parked near 6th Ave & Junett. More »

5 Things To Do Today: "Overexposed," Romanteek, Masa College Night, Blues Attitude and more ...

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:46:52 -0800

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22, 2012 >>> 1. More »

5 Fun Photos from Tacoma (Wed Feb. 22nd 2012)

Duchess of Downtown Tacoma — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Menu Item of the Day Vegetable Tray The Villa Caffe & Imbibery. 1328 Market Street, Tacoma, WA (253) 222-4184 http: More »

Begins Today: Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week

Spew — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:35:49 -0800

During college, I studied in Denmark for a semester and then traveled through Europe with a ragtag group of ramblers from the university I'd attended. The trip included a lot of walking, train riding, museum/church exploring and experiencing the different cultures of Europe (e.g., drinking beer in bars). More »

Wed Feb 22 "� Wed Feb 29: Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week 2012

grittycityfood — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:18:24 -0800

It's baaa-aaaack. We've teamed up with our pals over at The Parkway again, and Tacoma Drinks Washington Beer Week is back...and it starts tomorrow. More »

How Tacoma's Graffiti Garages Redefine Graffiti Art

Post Defiance — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:28:03 -0800

Image courtesy of Andrew Koved *Many of the artists interviewed wanted to remain anonymous, and therefore their names have been excluded.* "That's tight! "� said a man passing by a graffiti mural in downtown Tacoma. More »