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SUSTAINABLE MARKET/SWAP IN PARKLAND >>> Parkland's not typically one of the first "neighborhoods" that comes to mind when you hear the term "cutting edge." That said, you'll find a sustainable swap meet every Friday on Garfield Street. Titled "Fresh Fridays," from 3-6 p.m. every Friday, you may sell, buy, trade or
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DO THE ARTWALK >>> If you find yourself inexplicably irritated and anxious lately, maybe you need a time-out. By "time-out, " I don't mean standing in the corner or sacking out on the couch like some little munchkin. I'm talking about tonight's Third Thursday Artwalk in Tacoma, officially from 5-8
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A SHORT TIME AGO AT A RESTAURANT NOT SO FAR FAR AWAY ... >>> On the drive in to the Weekly Volcano World Headquarters the sign at Captain Nemo's in University Place caught my eye. Did Jango Fett have a mutant clone, too?
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LEAVE YOUR PRADA MAN-PURSE AT HOME >>> So the days of the extra-short, "Caesar" haircut are way past over, boys. That's right, shaggy hair is back. Shaggy, not long. Shaggy. You still have to cut it. Sorry. But that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Drag that snowboarder hair (you know who you
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OUR TIME FOR TIMER >> The Grand Cinema announced that the film TiMER - which has only played in New York City and Los Angeles - will play exclusively at The Grand beginning this Friday, June 18. Take that Seattle! Writer-director Jac Schaeffer's high-concept, low-budget romantic comedy TiMER requires a ridiculous leap of
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TACOMA TWILIGHT CRITERIUM >>> Think all bike racing has to offer is stories of Lance Armstrong blood doping between romps with Sheryl Crow? Think again. Better yet, let the first Tacoma Twilight Criterium prove it to you. A criterium, or crit, is a short, intense bike race - usually less than
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TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES >>> Hey filmmakers, The Grand Cinema wants you (yes, you!) to submit a film for their upcoming 2010 Tacoma Film festival, which will be held in various Tacoma venues Oct. 7-14. The deadline to submit a film is Tuesday, June 15. If you are down with
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CAPITAL CITY PRIDE >>> "Come out, come out wherever you are!" (heh, heh) and head on down to Capital City Pride, Olympia's lesbian/gay/bi-/trans pride festival held in Sylvester Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 12, and the parade will take place Sunday at noon. Even if the only
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TODAY'S HAPPY HOUR DISCUSSION TOPIC >>> Discuss Lady Gaga's new video for "Alejandro" over happy hour at: The Schooner Pub & Galley 5429 100th St. S.W.Lakewood, WA 98499(253) 584-1919 Hours: 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday Drinks: $2 domestics, $3 micros, $2.50 wells Food: $4.65 mozzerella cheese sticks, $4.65 boneless hot wings, $3.85 deep-fried mushrooms, $3.65 onion rings, $3.96
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OH NO THEY DIDN'T >>> Stop rifling through your couch's cushions for pocket change: there isn't any, and the act of scavenging is rather unbecoming. Yes, I know - times are tough. When you opened your most recent mortgage statement it actually mocked you. But still, scouring the nether regions
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WE PITY THE FOOLS >>> The '80s-fave TV show The A-Team receives a big-screen remake with Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley and Rampage Jackson taking over as Hannibal, Faceman, Howling Mad Murdock and B.A. Baracus. If you are too young, The A-Team follows the daring exploits of a colorful team
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CONCERT ALERT >>> KISW 99.9 FM will bring Seattle's concert festival "Pain in the Grass" back to White River Amphitheatre for the third consecutive year Aug. 28, 2010. Scheduled to perform are Godsmack, who also headlined the festival in 2007, Shinedown, Puddle of Mudd, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, Sevendust, Drowning
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HANG OUT WITH THE KINKY KOOKS >> What is absolutely the scariest ritual you can participate in Tacoma's Proctor District? How's a virgin sacrifice sound? Have a friend who's a wuss? Well, pack your knapsack full of rice, toast, water pistols, toilet paper and playing cards, and prepare to send your
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MOG'S VISITING ARTIST SUMMER SERIES >>> The complete lineup for Visiting Artist Summer Series has been finalized, and all that's left to do now is countdown the days until the Museum of Glass rocks your world beginning June 16. Thirteen artists in 12 weeks have been tapped to perform in the Hot
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CONCERT ALERT >>> The former Mr. Pamela Andrerson's good-humored salutes to his own cocksmanship, not to mention his skill at Xeroxing classic boogie, won't entirely offset occasional pretensions toward relevance when he revisits the Puyallup Fair Sunday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Two years ago Kid Rock and his wack pack
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IDOL HANDS >>> Adam Lambert makes a stop on his Glam Nation Tour at the Puyallup Fair Tuesday, Sept. 21 (tickets go on sale Saturday, June 5, at 9 a.m.). He brings with him female guitarist Orianthi. Lambert was the season eight runner-up on American Idol - which means he actually
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THEY'RE ONE BUSY INDEPENDENT THEATER >>> The Grand Cinema will screen the rockumentry Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage June 10 and 12. The film took the audience award at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City earlier this month. The Weekly Volcano suggests you purchase your tickets early for these two
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ON AND OFF THE WALL >>> Free stuff is good stuff in my book, especially if you would normally have to shell out a kidney to buy a ticket. Tacoma's Third Thursday ArtWalk takes to the streets tonight, as it does on the third Thursday of every month, with galleries, museums
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GREYHOUND IS FOR BORING PEOPLE >>> Third Thursday ArtWalk is back with a potpourri of new art and a fix for your inner voyeur. As usual, the greater downtown Tacoma galleries, museums and businesses will open their doors to art enthusiasts this Thursday from 5-8 p.m., many providing appetizers and wine. Yes,
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TACOMA REPRESENT >>> These two posters arrived at the Weekly Volcano World Headquarters yesterday. The art struck our fancy. Speaking of great art, check out RR Anderson's latest Tacomic. LINK: Tacoma Urban Art Festival
