Scene It
I'm not one to believe rumors. And even though I've heard plenty of rumors about The Royal Lounge, I've always sloughed them aside. People say the bocce ball courts have disappeared, the music has changed and the weekend nights are stacked with ditzs and D-bags. But I hold up my
Food Matters
Small, manageable steps of growth are what have seen owner and operator Chris Keil and 1022 South through the last two years since opening the Hilltop, Tacoma, craft cocktail lounge. "Consciously taking the time to put out a good product and provide good service, that's been our goal," Keil says of
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I think your enjoyment of The Secret Garden at Capital Playhouse will be determined almost entirely by whether or not you're already versed in The Secret Garden. Perhaps you're a fan of the Marsha Norman musical, or maybe you grew up reading the 1911 book by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Unfortunately,
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Visually the comparison and contrast of the sculpted and photographed forms are nice. Perhaps more important from a purely visual point of view is the relationship between the illusion of space in the photos, the 3-D space of the sculpture and the actual shallow depth of the windows. Read my full
Music
While I live in Tacoma, I love my time that I get to spend in Olympia, which doesn't happen frequently enough for my taste. Whereas Tacoma is relatively spread out, Olympia has most of its main attractions conveniently located in a dense cluster of downtown awesomeness. Olympia has been known
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While "pipes, drums and dancing!" could also describe Volcano editor Matt Driscoll's five years at The Evergreen State College, more accurately (and relevant to this attempt at blurb-sized information spreading) it's the description given to the Clan Gordon Pipe Band's 48th Annual Tartan Ball, scheduled for Saturday night at the
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What happens when a team of local artists travels to Bwindi, Uganda, to teach art making to members of the Batwa pygmy tribe? Find out at this free lecture, when Art Without Borders trip participants Marsha Conn (project organizer), Lynn Di Nino, Cheryl Johnson, Annie Moorehouse, Joan Robbins, Elinor Maroney
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The juggling dangerous objects shtick is old hat for the (moderately legendary) Flying Karamazov Brothers, in Olympia this week for two shows. And juggling is just one of the tricks up their sleeve. With a history dating back to the '70s, and more death-defying stunts under their collective belt than
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The bottom line is we've all got a little baby fruit bat in us. From time to time, we all fall in a bird's nest and want nothing more than to belong. Right? Of course. So, then, Tears of Joy Theatre's puppet-centric production of Stellaluna this Saturday at Theatre on
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Sadly, not everyone reads the Volcano's blog, Spew. If they did, they'd know the Tacoma Comedy Club has officially moved to its new digs at 933 Market Street (think: old Rhythm and Brews locale). Spew broke that story last week. If you're looking for a prime opportunity to check out
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Join the 2011 Spring Pledge Class of Sigma Chi's Delta Phi Chapter in supporting St. Baldrick's Foundation, America's second largest pediatric cancer research fundraising organization. Fundraising efforts culminate in a head-shaving event organized by Daniel Esporma, freshman pledge class philanthropy chair, and pledge Philip Patten, M.D. The idea came
Military Life
Furniture is essential in transforming a house into a home, and finding ideal pieces suited to individual tastes requires a balance of both aesthetic appeal and functionality. Fortunately, The Old Cannery Furniture and Mattress Warehouse in Sumner offers a vast selection of furniture options with something for everyone. Established in 1984,
Features
Whether or not the folks at O'Malley's Irish Pub were ready for people to know they have designs on the building down the street, word travels fast. A smile could be heard in O'Malley's co-manager Josh Norris's voice during a conversation last week as he confided, "I think Jack (Dolan)
Travel
As I stood inside the Orr Wagon Shop in downtown Steilacoom, I could hear the rain drumming on the roof. Through a westward facing window framed by Nathaniel Orr in 1870, I could see Puget Sound and another gray wall of rain headed my way. Across from me, about a half dozen
Military Life
It's easy being a kid in the South Sound. There's plenty of fun places for a child to stretch their legs and enjoy some unique experiences. Jozee Rooz Indoor Petting Zoo Jozee Rooz Indoor Petting Zoo is a hands-on petting zoo experience. At Jozee Rooz, their specialty is baby and miniature pets.
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Typically, awards shows are the worst. Bobble Tiki would rather endure a root canal without anesthetic than tune in for the Grammys, Golden Globes or even Oscars. It's like watching paint dry ... only more boring and predictable. Saturday, however, an awards frenzy to end all awards frenzies will enrapture
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As I've mentioned before, Tacoma's Osama Bin Rockin did not win "Best Band Name" in the 2010 Weekly Volcano Best of Tacoma poll. That's unfortunate, because they probably should have. But there's always this year. Sure, there are some pretty sick-ass band names out there, some fairly memorable monikers, but
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There are only so many new sounds in the world. Barring the possession of a completely unique motif, the marking of a good band is how they draw influences from the considerable and jumbled history of music as we have come to understand it. Portland's Strangled Darlings stop far short
Nightlife It List
The interior of the Roadhouse Tavern bears some resemblance to the country bar Patrick Swayze watches over in Road House. There's a pool table, pull tabs and patterned carpeting. There are also good drinks and friendly customers. Unlike Swayze's Road House, this tavern is a great spot for a mellow
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Ah, the college years. Sleeping in, skipping classes and making eyes with Chad Hunkenstein. Who among us wouldn't want to go back, at least for a night? Well, now we can. Every Monday night, the best bounce shooters and beer drinkers in the area converge at Steilacoom Pub & Grill
