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Arts & Events

German Studies Professor Leads Post-Film Discussion on “A Real Pain” at The Grand Cinema

By Graham Whitney   On Saturday, Nov. 16th, dozens take shelter from the rainy skies inside downtown Tacoma's bright, bustling Grand Cinema Theater. Filing into the theater, people take their seats and get ready to watch “A Real Pain,” a comedy-drama written, directed and produced by Jesse Eisenberg, who stars in the film alongside Kieran Culkin. “A Real Pain” is Eisenberg’s story of two Jewish-American cousins who travel to Poland to attend a tour of Holocaust memorial sites and to visit their late grandmother's childhood home. Eisenberg’s character David is a...
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Elliot Smith: Ordinary Yet Noteworthy

 By Maya Karpaty Elliott Smith showcased some of his best work in his 1997 album “Either/Or.” His vivid lyrics and comforting production style leave listeners feeling understood on a deep level. His poetic outlook on life manifests throughout the album.   Smith grew up in Nebraska and took his music career to Oregon where he’s lived most of his life. His first album, “Roman Candle,” was released in 1994, but his music really gained popularity with his 1997 album “Either/Or.”       In “No Name No. 5,” Smith sings “got a broken heart...
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From Big Time Rush to Puget Sound: Stephen Kramer Glickman Enraptures with his Comedy and Music

By Frannie Edwards-Hughes and Chloe Qaqundah   On Oct. 4, Stephen Kramer Glickman, known for his role in “Big Time Rush” and his work as a comedian and musician, took the stage at the University of Puget Sound. Glickman delivered a performance that had both students and parents laughing and singing along. The show, which featured a mix of cover songs and comedy, showcased Glickman’s impressive musical and comedic talent. Performing for an intimate audience of around 70 people at Schneebeck Concert Hall, Glickman sang hits like “Pink Pony Club” by...
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