This column seeks to provide key spots on the map for those with adventurous spirits to get out of the school bubble and explore this amazing town we call home. Please direct all comments, complaints and suggestions/requests to trailfeatures@pugetsound.edu. Boutiques are great for finding tidbits from a variety of local artists but Naarah McDonald of Revisioned strives to go far beyond that. Her mission is to re-educate people in purchasing local, not just to support the artists, but to better understand and appreciate the quality of craftsmanship that goes into...

“The Antique Sandwich Co. is a meeting place for people who love good food, music and pie,” says the info card at the cash register. This 40-year-old restaurant is filled with delicious house-made baked goods, lasagnas, quiches, granola, soups, sandwiches, pies and so much more. Expect to find quality food made from organic ingredients at low prices, popular open-mic nights, and a store filled with fair-trade knick-knacks. A beautiful mural is painted on the outside of the restaurant, a piece created by Mary Mann with two Native American mermaids enjoying...

    The Tenth Annual Dickens Festival, that's what! 'Twas a weekend filled with unique activities in the guise of Victorian England to establish an overwhelming sense of community. The festival occurred in Stadium District in Tacoma, Dec. 6-7. It is difficult to find the words to describe what a truly lovely experience the festival gave its participants. The world of Charles Dickens was brought to life in a way you wouldn’t expect. This was not completely centered around the man and his works, but rather around the ideals he...

Yes, Jeff Bridges is a musician. And a fantastic one at that. Most people know him for his iconic role as Kevin Flynn in the Tron movie franchise, or as “The Dude” in The Big Lebowski. But Bridges’s biggest achievement in Hollywood was an academy award for his role as “Bad Blake” in the 2009 film Crazy Heart. After the success of the film and the accompanying soundtrack, Bridges released another country album, a self-titled work that Bridges says “is a natural extension of the love of music I’ve had...

    Those who have heard A Cappella performances before know the magic and uniqueness such performances can hold. There are few things cooler than a group of people harmonizing perfectly, and grooving to nothing but their own voices. “I think A Cappella has an appeal because it is very accessible... e sing songs like radio hits that almost everyone knows and present it in a way that hasn’t been heard before,” Co-Director of Underground Sound Lisa Hawkins said, “hearing music that showcases real voices is refreshing.” Sophomore Michael Stahl,...

Marvel has delighted fans for 75 years with its immense universe of comic books, movies, superheroes and more. ABC featured a movie on Nov. 4 to explore the beginnings of Marvel Comics, the important figures behind it and its impact on modern audiences today. ABC put on an hour-long documentary on the history of Marvel Comics on Tuesday, Nov. 4, in celebration of Marvel’s 75 years in the comic/entertainment world. The show featured interviews with many of Marvel’s leading figures and artists, as well as actors who have portrayed the...

365 Days/365 Plays opened last weekend, and continues this weekend, so be sure to catch this amazing and unique show before it leaves for good! Three students shared their perspectives and experiences with the show, the Puget Sound Theatre Department and theater in general. The basic premise behind 365 is that in 2006, Susan-Lori Parks decided to challenge herself by writing a play every single day for a year. However, this particular performance only features about 30 of the 365, each carefully chosen for their importance and relation to each...

Happy Halloween! In need of something festive to do tonight or this weekend? Here is a list of various happenings on campus and in or around Tacoma. From movies to plays to zoos, there is plenty to do, and plenty of things to shout at you “boo!” Journey into the Phantom's lair with the original 1925 silent version of the Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney, featured tonight, Oct. 31, with live organ and piano accompaniment by Duane Hubert and Sarah Stone. Find it at 8 p.m. in Kilworth...

The School of Music continues their Jacobsen Faculty Recitals this year with a series of unique concerts. There are three more available to experience this year, so be sure to stay tuned (pardon the pun) so you don’t miss out! The Jacobsen Series is a unique opportunity for faculty members to put their best feet forward and demonstrate their enormous talents to the Puget Sound community. The series was established in 1984 in honor of Leonard Jacobsen, former Chair of the Piano Department at Puget Sound. Ticket sales support the...

Alicia Matz hosts this year’s Film Series for the Honors Program. Catch these free films in Wyatt 109 at 7 p.m. every Tuesday this month. It’s a chance to see some classic Shakespearean plays adapted to modern times and modern audiences. The Honors Program selects a student each year to pick a theme for a series of films that will be shown on campus. Matz selected “Shakespeare for a Modern World.” 10 Things I Hate About You, based on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew, was shown on Sept. 30, and...