I plan on making up to Wright Park tomorrow for the gay festival, Out in the Park.

I haven't been up there since my high school days in the late 90s. Refresh my memory - where is a good place to park. And what's the parking situation like for those who have gone in the past?

Thanks

new tacoma show house. be there! have fun. be respectful. drink... but make sure you can show ID if the poopoo's come.



OWEN HART -tacoma grindcore
http://www.myspace.com/tacomaowenhart

VIOLENT RULER - reno party metal. serious pantera / metallica obsession
http://www.myspace.com/violentruler

MALADIE - post hardcore / screamo from tijuana. YES MEXICO. think fugazi meets reversal of man
http://www.myspace.com/maladiemaladie

WALK THE PLANK - drunken tacoma party punk
http://www.myspace.com/walktheplankrock

TENSION - fresh kids playin power violence / grind
http://www.myspace.com/tension253

The University Place (interim) dog park opened last week at the Central Meadow (down by the water) at the Chambers properties. It's a tiny park, but if you have a socialized dog, bring 'em by! The city will decide what they'll do in regards to a larger, permanent park based on how much this little one gets used. I go down there a couple times a week and it's almost always empty!

My friends and I are looking for a local place to rent jet-skis. We don't want to tow them, we're hoping for a place on the water. Any nearby lake in Pierce or surrounding counties would be fine. I know they used to rent them at Lake Tapps, but that was YEARS ago and I can't find any info about it on the parks website. I'm sure it's done through a private company. Anybody know of a place that would fit this bill? Thanks!

I have no insurance, little money, and no car but I need to see a dentist for more than a simple cleaning. :/

I'm really trying to avoid a pay-what-you-can clinic due to horror stories I've heard and I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good dentist who offers a sliding scale or will let me pay in installments. If it helps narrow things down I live in Fircrest and will bus as far as Seattle.

Thanks in advance. ^^

Found cat over the weekend. VERY cute and cuddly and would love to find him a great home. His craigslist ad is located here: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pet/1235014222.html  The vet guesses he's between 1 and 2 years of age. Neutered and in good health other than he eats like he's never seen food before.  Tested negative for leukemia and FIV.

Please contact me for more information or if interested.

kells84@gmail.com

Are there any pottery painting studios around that are not Art & Soul (I know, it closed)/Java & Clay?

I'm looking for a place that has more experience with funky hairstyles.  Something that is kind of a mix between scene and punk and most places I've found seem pretty pricey and not enough on the edgy side.  I moved here late last fall so I don't have much knowledge of good hair salons here.  I found a place online called Supernova Hair and Tattoos that looks like they would do what I'm looking for.  Has anyone ever been here, and if so what was your experiences in haircuts, styling, coloring?  Right now I'm looking for a haircut no color and willing to pay around $25 to $50.  Thanx for any help.

My band Civita's next soiree is coming up next month! It's actually the second show in a row that's in our own home town. That's really somewhat rare. So all of you Tacoma people better take advantage of it! For the details check the flyer below. And you should print the flyer off and bring it to the show. It gives you a discount and the amount of flyers different bands fans bring in determine the split of the cover charge.

We have a team coming in a few weeks and they would like to rent a house for the weekend instead of staying at a hotel. I have been searching around but not finding much for them. Does anyone know of some rad vacation rental house in (or around) Tacoma that could sleep about 10-15 people?

Thanks!

my husband and i are moving back to tacoma this month and were so used to our local video store up here in bellingham and we were wondering where we should go in tacoma? If we have to we will use blockbuster or something but we really want something more local. any help would be great. thanks

If anybody knows of anywhere around Tacoma, Fife, Federal Way, Milton, Etc that fits the criteria, please let me know. We need to find a place by the 1st. We need a 2 bedroom under $800 that allows pets (cats and any size dog) we are willing to pay an additional deposit. Also, we need a place that will work with bad credit and a judgement from an old apartment on our file. We are in court proceedings with them but it's still showing up on our report. Thank you for your help!

I kind of want to start a speed dating event in Spanaway, just for the lulz of a bunch of confused tweakers showing up looking for love.

This Saturday at the Tacoma Soccer Center

Trampires vs Hellbound Homewreckers
Femme Fianna vs Marauding Mollys

( poster here )

Know how to wire a three-way switch? Can you tell the difference between Square D's QO and Homeline circuit breakers? (Do you know what a circuit breaker is?) Can you install a ceiling fan? Do you know the difference between candelabra, intermediate, and medium-base light bulbs? Can you pass a pre-employment drug test?

Great! Apply to work part-time at Lowe's of South Tacoma, #2498 at the store or at lowes.com! You'll get to work with me in the electrical department! It's fun. For a given definition of fun. There is a pretty good training program for electrical, but you need to know SOMETHING to get started with.

(P.S. Lowe's does not endorse this message. blah blah. We need people.)

I am going to be moving to Tacoma for 1 year starting in September. I just thought I would say hello, introduce myself, and ask a few questions to start getting oriented. I have finished 2 years of my master's in architecture at Yale and am taking the year off. I have thankfully discovered the Exit133 blog which is great.

1) Where do you all hang out? I am from Tacoma, but I moved away in 2000 when I was 18. So stuff like bars, etc. are all somewhat foreign to me. New restaurants, shops, etc. recommendations would be appreciated! I usually liked being in the downtown area and have subsequently found things like the Satellite coffee, Urban Exchange store, and the shops in Sanford & Son. I'd also like to know about any new art galleries that may have opened up in addition to the museums. And music venues! Parties!

2) I will need a job, or jobs. Ideally I'd like an entry level/internship/part-time job in an architecture firm. I'm willing to commute a fairly long distance (Seattle area) for the right firm, but was wondering if there is anywhere in Tacoma that is recommended both in the quality of the work & also on being a good workplace with a positive environment. I know the economy is tight right now, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to try... or even if the local museums have exhibition design internships or anything like that.
I have also worked for several years as a graphic designer & fashion/portrait photographer in NYC, so I hope to freelance in photo and design as well. If any of you happen to have leads on where to look for work in these areas, or Seattle-Tacoma area modeling agencies where I can drop a book for testing, or even bulletin boards in areas frequented by high school students to post those "Do you need senior portraits? Call me!" type flyers, I would appreciate it greatly! If anyone here happens to be interested, or even just curious to take a look, I can send links to work.

3) Random stuff I would like to try. This includes learning how to knit, roller derby (if I am tough enough? I probably am incompetent), burlesque dancing, cooking with local ingredients, horseback riding, and something with the water like kayaking, scuba, or rafting in still ponds in a relaxing/lazy fashion. I also do a lot of volunteer/nonprofit activism, especially relating to urban/community issues, arts, homelessness, environmental sustainability, and LGBTQ issues. Even though I'm not going to be enrolled, is it possible to get involved with some of the student groups at UW Tacoma, UPS, or any other school that has stuff going on?

OK, I know that is a lot. Basically I just wanted to say hello and try to meet some folks before planting myself into the city! I will be glad to be back in a part of the country where all the coffee shops have heard of the Italian Soda. No one here seems to have any idea what that is! What's up, tacoma!

Looking for a recommendation for my sister on what tattoo parlors / artists are the best in Tacoma. She was interested in House of Tattoo and Flaming Dragon...

Any thoughts, good or bad?

For those of you who are not members of seattle, a vigil for Dr Tiller is being held tonight in Seattle. More information here

I have no idea where to look.  We are staying with family and just moved here from Utah.  We are actively looking for work and haven't been able to find anything.  We are also trying to find a place until we can get on our feet.  Like I said, we're staying with family but they're on housing and we have to get out soon.  It's just me, my boyfriend and our cat.  Any ideas?