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    What makes a bonsai, a bonsai?

    Thursday, April 19, 2018 12:00 PM by Matt Wakefield

    The art of bonsai is steeped in nuance, subtlety and mystery. Casual observers can look at a bonsai tree and find it interesting, cool, or even amazing, but like with any art form, the key sincere
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    2018 Tacoma + Pierce County farmers markets are opening!

    Tuesday, April 17, 2018 12:00 PM by Matt Wakefield

    With farmers markets around Pierce County already kicking off the season, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County has compiled a comprehensive list of farmers markets around the county. Get ready to graze the
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    Our Top 5 recommendations for Tacoma Restaurant Week

    Friday, April 13, 2018 5:00 PM by Matt Wakefield

    Tacoma Restaurant Week is back April 15-19, and the deals are scorching hot. Participating restaurants offer three-course dinners – appetizer, entrée, dessert – for only $30, with some offering
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    Fourth Annual Tacoma Guitar Festival rocks the Dome

    Friday, April 13, 2018 8:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    The following is a guest post written by Amanda Williams, booking and marketing coordinator at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. The annual Tacoma Guitar Festival returns to the Tacoma Dome April
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    Table 47 brings farm-to-table dining to Gig Harbor

    Monday, April 9, 2018 12:00 PM by Matt Wakefield

    While Pierce County is no stranger to farm-fresh and locally sourced ingredients – after all, we’re in an agricultural and fishing hub – the South Sound’s newest restaurant focusing on sustainable
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    Categories: Agritourism
    Tags: Puyallup, food, restaurants, Gig Harbor

    Your Easter brunch plans just got easier

    Thursday, March 22, 2018 12:00 PM by Juliana Bazdyrev

    Although the weather lately has been sending us some mixed signals, it seems that spring is indeed finally here. This year, Easter decided to compete for attention with April Fool’s Day on April 1, so
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    Categories: Culinary
    Tags: food, Adventureland, Gig Harbor, Mt. Rainier, Tacoma, Museums & Entertainment, weekender

    Minimum effort, maximum views: The easy and scenic trails of DuPont, Lakewood and University Place

    Friday, March 16, 2018 11:00 AM by Matt Wakefield

    Mount Rainier is the pinnacle of hiking in the South Puget Sound, and while it’s well worth the time, effort and money to go there, there are alternatives for a family-friendly walk with stunning
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    Categories: Explore, Blog Import
    Tags: adventure, University Place, DuPont, Golf & Gardens, Lakewood

    New exhibit at WSHM pairs nostalgia and entertainment through toys

    Tuesday, March 6, 2018 11:00 AM by Matt Wakefield

    Until time travel is a thing, literally reliving your childhood is sadly outside the realm of possibility. However, figuratively reliving it – as in reliving it through the action figures and toys of
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    Categories: Blog Import
    Tags: Tacoma, history, Museums & Entertainment

    The Best Fries in Tacoma and Pierce County

    Monday, March 5, 2018 10:00 AM by Lisa Barker

    A question I love to ask people is, “what’s your favorite type of prepped potato?” You get answers like: mashed, loaded, baked, twice baked, etc. However, one answer that is always near the top, if
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    Categories: Culinary
    Tags: food

    Destiny City Film Festival brings drama and comedy to Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood

    Wednesday, February 21, 2018 5:00 PM by Matt Wakefield

    The Proctor neighborhood of Tacoma plays host to the Destiny City Film Festival this weekend, showing features and shorts from around the Pacific Northwest and beyond. In its fifth year, DCFF’s
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    Categories: Events
    Tags: events, Tacoma, art
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