Music
JOSH RIZEBERG RECORD RELEASE >>> Thursday, Sept. 15 The Volcano's voice on local hip-hop, Josh Rizeberg, is Tacoma bred, fed and lay him to dead. Writing about his shit creates a natural conflict of interest, but dude's such a huge a part of the local hip-hop scene that ignoring him would be
Military Life
In the vast military community that is Joint Base Lewis-McChord, it is not rare to see accolades and educational benefits and opportunities given to our military servicemen and women, but one educational organization found it necessary to celebrate the sacrifices of one uncommon group ... the military spouses. Southern New Hampshire
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Bad-mouth peace? Who could? There is no solid argument against it. In our heart of hearts, we all want to work together, coexist quietly and get on with what's really important in life. And even in a world as cynical as this one we live in, peace is something worth
News Front
A senior NCO from the 2-358th Armor Regiment on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will represent the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade in the First Army Division West Best Warrior competition at Fort Hood, Texas, March 26-30. Sergeant 1st Class David Bennett, an infantryman, won against two other competitors from his brigade in
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Andras Jones had a dream. He dreamt that a conventional little FM radio could help people with their problems, assist them with tough decisions and/or maybe just engender a little giggle from them for the synchronicities of life. His dream came true in August of 1998. He called it The
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A reunion of sorts is brewing in Tacoma. The old gang from Victory Music’s hey day will gather once again to share music, memories and renewed friendship. This will be a very special open mic where only those who played at one of the Victory Music open mics (at Antique
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I enjoyed last week’s sunshine, and I looked hellacute in a swimsuit from Victoria’s Secret. The store carries many styles including my first choice — a pink one-piece with openings on both sides on the body. But I always wear pink. Next. I bought a soft green and blue two-piece that tied
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So you’re an artist working in mosaic (among other things), and you’ve just installed a piece at Cheney Stadium and are heading in to a game to see your work in its site-specific glory. So what do you wear? Jennevieve Schlemmer suggests this summer-time combo with a Kenneth Cole tank top (from
Nightlife It List
Anyone born before 1989 can legally purchase and consume alcohol. Wow, 1989? Imagine! For those of us who retain cognitive memories of the ‘80s, Tempest Lounge brings down the house every third Friday with "Beat Boxxx" straight outta that decade. You can throw your hands in the air, and wave
Viva South Sound
Usually, the Weekly Volcano feels pretty cool when we order drinks. James Bond clicking opening his cigarette case as he orders his martini kind of cool. We imagine we just kicked ass in our tuxedo and call for our libations with pride. Unless, it's early Wednesday evening after we put the
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Do you like drag kings and queens? They've 'em, hanging low and taped up high. Do you like singing show tunes? Do you like disco? Do you like to shoot pool? There's a table in the lower level. But the Weekly Volcano digs The Mix's Thursday night karaoke where you
Scene It
Lord knows I'm a patient man. I've waited out plenty of things. Concert ticket lines, girlfriends at the mall, tax-refund checks. I've even waited for the Mariners to have a truly winning season, which - if you follow baseball - you know could take awhile. But waiting for a club to
Features
I've been asked to come out of retirement to review Tacoma's newest and most talked about grocery store - IGA's (Independent Grocers Alliance) Tacoma City Grocer. The word "retirement" can bring up all sorts of visuals: relaxing on the front porch, gardening, long walks on the beach with your special
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Dorky's Arcade has been on a role as of late. As Dorky's near its one-year anniversary (can you believe it's already been a year?), the arcade has finally acquired a liquor license and started throwing rock shows. To celebrate the first year in existence, Dorky's is having a typically nerdy
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The one-man-folk-band thing is getting a wee-bit played out. There's only so much banjo-plucking and foot-stomping - coming from a single person with an "Isn't it impressive how many things I can do at once?" look on their face - that a set of refined ears can appreciate. After a
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Nappy Roots made a modest but significant impact in the early 2000s with the release of Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz, a sharp and effective statement of purpose that established the group as simultaneous party-starters and fierce advocates of their native Kentucky. Their hit single, "Awnaw," was a ferocious slice of
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The Volcano's voice on local hip-hop, Josh Rizeberg, is Tacoma bred, fed and lay him to dead. Writing about his shit creates a natural conflict of interest, but dude's such a huge a part of the local hip-hop scene that ignoring him would be criminal. Rizeberg raps. He wrote and
Music
Way back when, as a young columnist, I wrote that I was disturbed by Roman Holiday's polish and professionalism. This is still the case, but I've made steps to come to terms with it. Now, I'm more inclined to be in awe of the band's sound, instead of suspicious and
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Back in 2004, the unknown Seattle hip-hop duo DJ/producer Sabzi and MC Geologic - better known as Blue Scholars - had just released their self-titled debut. They had played their first show in Portland. And wanted to push the new project but couldn't find anyone willing to let them open
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A Green Beret assigned to 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), volunteers at Tacoma Community Boat Builders as a mentor for at-risk youth from the local community. Sgt. 1st Class Daniel White, a native of Orange County, California, is no stranger to volunteering. He rose his hand to serve his country as
