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Steph DeRosa on March 8th, 2010
It was during our liquid lunch at the newly opened Laura's Bayview Bar & Grill that Bandito Betty's sister-in-law asked restaurant owner, Laura Carlson, the mysterious question: "I've met you before. How do we know each other?" As they squinted at each other in deep contemplation, listing past cities of
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Steph DeRosa on March 8th, 2010
This week I met Cindy Murphy, and I might've just met my twin sister from a past life. For five of my past lives, I've been told by various entities that I had a crazy, perverted twin sister with two hot sons out there, and one day I would find
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Steph DeRosa on March 1st, 2010
Kris Blondin (of "Grocery Stories" fame) is pretty cool. With her friendship comes lots of fun, not to mention a wonderful knowledge of Tacoma, restaurants, wines, and never-ending reminders of how not to take life too seriously. Her man, Dustin, on the other hand, is a credibly hilarious dude who
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Steph DeRosa on March 1st, 2010
I only wanted one tattoo, just so I could say I had one. I was proud that I had never gotten any cartoon characters on my ankle, or a dolphin engraved on my lower back. As tempting as those fads looked at the time, my resistance was strong. I blame my blinding,
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Steph DeRosa on February 22nd, 2010
Someone recently asked if I visit drinking establishments at the same time of day, every week. They were wondering if I compared the bartenders in equivalent shifts, because theoretically the "best" bartenders work on Friday and Saturday nights. Why would I want to compare a Monday lunch bartender with a Friday
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Steph DeRosa on February 15th, 2010
As I was exiting the doors of the Federal Way Commons (formerly known as SeaTac Mall), I noticed a dining establishment taking up an eighth of the block called Jasmine Mongolian Grill. I was too early to physically open the doors, but I did manage to press my greasy nose
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Steph DeRosa on February 15th, 2010
As Thane and Patricia Lecy-Davis so kindly reminded me the other day, it is a very fine line I walk when it comes to writing this column. Many a conversation has been had with friends and editors over what message these 400 weekly words are sending out to the general
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Steph DeRosa on February 15th, 2010
Somewhere along the walls of the Weekly Volcano's vodka storage area/employee restroom the words "Matador's happy hour motherf***ing ROCKS" are carved into the faded baby blue 1984 wallpaper. These words, in all their utterly candid descriptiveness, spoke to me. If someone, whoever that loyal employee/vodka drinker may be, had the
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Steph DeRosa on February 3rd, 2010
No polite, legitimate, non-douchey business owner cares what race you are, what religion you fall victim to, or if you make your money workin' the pole in stilettos with a fishbowl in the heel - as long as you're spending that money in their establishment. Thankfully, the people at Primo
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Steph DeRosa on February 1st, 2010
Other than the time an anonymous Weekly Volcano employee pooped on my desk, I have never been more sickened and appalled by something. That is, until I received notice that Harbor Lights had NOT yet been visited for 3 Drink Minimum.
Yes indeed, my fair alcoholic friends, it was a sad,
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Steph DeRosa on February 19th, 2010
Friday, Feb. 19 >>>
1.Floater, Mom's Rocket and In Lunar Blue will be tearing up Hell's Kitchen starting at 9 p.m. tonight. This show should defy silence on Pacific Avenue in epic proportions. Don't say we didn't warn you. $10, 9 p.m., 21+ 928 Pacific Ave, Tacoma.
2. Where Sails Meet
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Steph DeRosa on February 18th, 2010
Thursday, Feb. 18 >>>
1. Speakeasy Art Co-Op Grand Opening includes music performances by Voxxy Valejo, Steven Bucklew and Angela Jossy. This event is interspersed with Speakeasy's monthly Art Walk Open Mic, featuring Daniel Blue. Free refreshments will be served. 6 p.m. All ages, no cover. 746 Broadway, Tacoma. 2. Every Thursday
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Steph DeRosa on February 17th, 2010
Wednesday, Feb. 17 >>>
1. China Davis and opener Jason Lille take the stage tonight at The Swiss beginning at 8 p.m. 1904 Jefferson, Tacoma 21+
2. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to life at Olympia's Capital Playhouse for five added days. Having been
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Steph DeRosa on February 16th, 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 16 >>>
1. Lady Luck Cowgirl Up is the one of many establishments having a Fat Tuesday party tonight. The big difference here is that the girls are better looking than most. Drink specials, dancing, giveaways, and lots of cowgirl ass shakin'. 14114 Pacific Avenue South, Tacoma, 253.538.4996
2. This
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Steph DeRosa on February 15th, 2010
Monday, Feb. 15 >>>
1. Stephen Prothero Speaks on America, religion and the danger of ignorance in Schneebeck Concert Hall at University of Puget Sound. The lecture is titled "Religious Literacy in a Furiously Religious World" and begins at 7:30 p.m. Free. Contact UPS for tickets. 1500 N. Warner St. Tacoma, 253-756-3700,
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Steph DeRosa on February 12th, 2010
Friday, Feb. 12 >>>
1. Vicci Martinez, Jake Hemming of Big Sur and Morgan Christopher Geer of Drunker Prayer turn up the talent in Tacoma tonight at the Warehouse. Plus they promise some poetry, live painting and special guests. We really hope by "guests," they mean "Muppets," but most likely
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Steph DeRosa on February 11th, 2010
THURSDAY, FEB. 11 >>>
1. Missionary Position shows up, and shows us how music should be done. Buy your date a few beers and later explore the position at your own leisure. 9pm, Doyle's Public House, 208 Saint Helens Avenue, Tacoma
2. The "Pay What You Can" performance of Kaufman
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Steph DeRosa on February 10th, 2010
Wednesday, Feb. 10 >>>
1. Russian animation master Yuri Norstein will discuss and screen his work in Olympia. His films Hedgehog in the Fog (1975) and Tale of Tales (1979) were voted the best animation films of all time by international juries in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Zagreb. 7:30 p.m., $5-$10,
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Steph DeRosa on February 9th, 2010
Tuesday, Feb. 9 >>>
1. Arun Ghandi, the grandson of Mahatma Ghandi, will be in Puyallup to discuss his grandfather's philosophies of non-violence and talk about the problem of racism. Noon, free, Pierce College, 1601 39th Ave. SE, Puyallup.
2. Are you an unofficial member of Camp Half-Blood? If so, it's time
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Steph DeRosa on February 8th, 2010
MONDAY, FEB. 8, 2010 >>>
1. bellaballs studio - home of glass artist Diane Hansen and designer Lesli Jacobs-McHugh and their beautiful hand-blown glass floats, bellaballs, will host another bella social Monday night featuring cocktails, food and, you guessed it, bellaballs. 5-8 p.m., no cover, 747 Fawcett Ave., Suite B, Tacoma.
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