Schools
Students nowadays are already way ahead of the ball when it comes to the technology of their parents, and the curve just keeps getting younger. One class of eighth graders at Pioneer Middle School in DuPont is learning all things multimedia thanks to the school's digital media enrichment course. The 57-minute
Focus
Some people in the area have noted that not everyone pays proper respect to the nation's colors during Retreat, the time of the day when the flag is lowered. "At lunch, a few military co-workers and I were discussing the problem of people on base not stopping in the afternoon when
Military Life
McChord Field opens its gates to military and civilians alike Sept. 19 for its third annual Salmon Run and Bake. This is a festival celebrating not only outdoor activity, but also one of the cornerstones of Washington state culture and history: salmon. There are three different races participants can choose from:
Military Life
It's no secret that there are gay, lesbian, and transgender soldiers on post at Joint Base Lewis-McChord; however, despite the repeal of the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, many of them are still closeted. "I knew from active-duty there were LGBTs on post," said retired Sgt. Dana McCormick, president of
PROMO
(Andre won the pair of tickets this morning. Thanks to all who played.) For this week's Weekly Volcano Morning Quickie e-newsletter contest we're giving away a pair of tickets to see The Best of Seattle Comedy Competition Saturday, Feb. 12 at the
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM = Ticketmaster, 253.627.TIXS, www.ticketmaster.com TW = TicketsWest, 800.325.SEAT, www.ticketswest.com TWEB = Ticketweb, 866.468.7623, www.ticketweb.com >>>ON SALE FRIDAY 10 AM Three Days Grace Seattle
Cup Check
STRIKE ONE First, an admission: This week's column will be entirely dedicated to football. This Super Bowl is in the air ... I lost $20 in one of those stupid betting boards last weekend. There's just no denying it. Football is America's Game, and Cup Check is going to indulge in
Stage
Words that come to mind while thinking about Sean Alexander's new drawings at Fulcrum Gallery include funny, sad, inventive and hopeful. Also precise, obsessional, illustrational, folksy and cartoonish. Alexander's drawings are many things. Boring is not one of them.Alexander is no stranger to Tacoma's art scene. He was co-founder of
Arts
The Vetri and Traver galleries are located next to the Museum of Glass on Dock Street in Tacoma. The original Traver Galleries were founded in Seattle about 35 years ago, and the Tacoma versions have been around for about eight years. What the general public may not know is that
Music
Last weekend I went to a show at The New Frontier. It reminded me of those days of my youth when music from the NW was all still our little secret. My good friend (and everybody's favorite German) Niels told me if I could find a sitter, he would be at
We Recommend
Reader, I have here a handy litmus test for you: Apache Chief - a quartet from Tacoma School of the Arts who refer to their style of music as "alternative buttrock" - is readying the release of their debut LP. It is called Trail of Beers. Its
Travel
If you're wanting to get away off base to play a round of golf, reignite the romance with your spouse, or maybe finally get to meet your favorite rock star, Little Creek Casino Resort in Shelton, a 40-minute drive from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, has what you need. The resort offers three
Music
Reader, I have here a handy litmus test for you: Apache Chief - a quartet from Tacoma School of the Arts who refer to their style of music as "alternative buttrock" - is readying the release of their debut LP. It is called Trail of Beers. Its lead track is
Archives
Being single is a choice. For me, it’s a very good choice, and it’s one that Natasha and I have decided we’re sticking to for the good of the order. I think it’s interesting that so many people spend their time trying to figure out what’s wrong with me since I’m not
Archives
Normally on weekdays I stick to my guns so I can continue to churn out amazing accomplishments at my above-ground professional job. But this fine rag, my nightlife investigations, along with an ever-evolving city, has been keeping me underground all week long lately. I don’t mind, though, because I’m too young to
Music
MOSQUITO HAWK >>> Friday, Jan. 28 Mosquito Hawk, Olympia's newest supergroup power band, is testing the waters this Friday night at McCoy's. With Jerry Zeigler (Fitz of Depression) tearing up drums, Jon Merithew (C Average) ripping guitar, Olivia Love (Black Bettie) belting out vocals and local Phil Heinze pounding bass, this band
