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Fall is just around the corner, and it’s almost time for the ever-so-welcome wardrobe change. Sydney Hann, owner of Hot Toddy in Olympia just returned from Las Vegas, where she picked out the store’s fall line. “There are a lot of items in unusual color combos, which I’m really excited about,”
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Want to get gussied up for those senior portraits? How about a cute pregnancy photo? Maybe you want to go glam rock? All this and more is possible with the Dockyard Derby Dames Beauty Shoot on Sunday, September 9! With make - up and hair experts on hand and a professional
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1. Join a Vegan Book Club, coordinated by The South Sound Vegan Meetup Group! The book club is open to anyone interested in a vegan diet, vegans and vegan-curious alike. Books available at King's Books. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of every other month at King's Books.7
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Federation X is landing in Olympia before the start of their tour with Big Business, (some shows with Melvins Lite.) Stoner rock, heavy, low-fi punk, whatever you want to call it - it’s going to be awesome, it’s going to be at The Brotherhood and it’s only going to
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1. Pacific Grill is celebrating 7 years of being open so they are throwing a party to thank you, the wonderful customers! Come after work with your coworkers, invite your friends and bring your family. Complimentary appetizers & desserts; DJ Mr. Melanin; Happy Hour Food & Drink
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Today is the final day of Northwest Snowboards BBQ Back to School Sale at their locations in Olympia, Gig Harbor and Tacoma. Everything in the store is 15 – 80% off. “Come on by, we got free dogs and drinks,” says Taylor Reed, Olympia employee. “We’ve got a lot of
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1. Come be part of Olympia's favorite variety show: THE LORD FRANNZANIAN ROYAL OLYMPIAN SPECTACULAR VAUDEVILLE SHOW! Anything goes, so get creative, think of an act/ a performance of any kind (except rock bands) and come to The Midnight Sun Performance Space today at 3pm. Audition
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Eastside Big Tom’s in Olympia is not just your typical drive-thru burger joint. Home of the “goop,” a delicious blend of mayo, mustard, pickle relish and secret salad dressing sauce, Eastside Big Tom’s is an Olympian favorite. Eastside Big Tom’s and its goop are even featured in George Motz’s book,
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Happy Saturday! 1. AKA and the Heart Hurt Goods, Ephryme of Saints of Everyday Failure, Floyd Noodles formally known as Qstorm! Doors open at 9 (Comedy show starts at 9 and music 10:30.) What more in a night do you want? Comedy? Music? Get there early and
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Grand Oly Opry 2012 goes down tomorrow at the Eagle’s Social Club in Oly. Hosted by the Olympia Ladies Drinking Club, the event is a benefit for GRuB, a non-profit organization that works helps low-income families and at-risk youth learn about gardening and farming. GRuB recently experienced deep cuts to
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1. Late 80's shock-comedy-thrash band COVEN plays the Backstage Bar and Grill in Tacoma tonight. If you remember such hits as "6669", "McDonaldland Massacre" and "Iron Dick" then you don't want to miss this show! With Faces Pale, Yuck Fou and The Saints of Damnation. Show starts at
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Believin' all the lies that they are tellin' ya Buyin' all the products that they are sellin' ya They say jump, ya say how high Ya brain dead Ya gotta f*ckin' bullet in your head These are lyrics from Rage Against The Machine’s song, “Bullet in Your Head.” “Bullet in Your
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1. Brown Bear will be giving away free “Bear Essential” car washes at all of their automated “tunnel wash” locations in the Puget Sound area. Brown Bear Car Wash will add sparkle to thousands of cars and trucks as the Seattle-based, family-owned company offers free washes to celebrate its
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Grab the rolling papers; Hempfest is happening this Saturday in Olympia. “I encourage people to come out and enjoy this year’s event, we have a brand new crew and they have done a great job putting this year’s event together,” says Jeremy Miller, founder and director of the Olympia Hempfest. Saturday,
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In a Weekly Volcano interview with Eric McGahuey, we learned that Hell's Kitchen was on its way to resurrection as The Loch's. The News Tribune confirmed that today in this release: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/getout/2012/08/20/hells-kitchen-will-be-reborn-as-the-lochs/ Weekly Volcano will have more information about The Loch's, and McGahuey's band, Pink Bead, in the coming weeks.
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1. Westfield Mall in Olympia celebrates their last Summer Clubhouse Movie Day with a free showing of Clifford's Really Big Movie at 11:30 a.m. followed by free arts and crafts, snacks and fun activities. 625 Black Lake Blvd., Olympia. 2. Join this orgasmic book club reading books that have been banned
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1. Reggae tonight in Olympia at the Eastside Club, Grains of Paradise are groovers and movers, bringing some funky reggae to the people. With Dave Ben Sam Trio, the show starts at 8 p.m. and is free. 410 4th Ave, Olympia, 360.357.9985 2. DJ Melodica and guest DJs spin punk,
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Walking into Café Love in Olympia, the smell of fresh coffee, the cheerfulness of bright paintings against the warmth of wood walls and the welcoming of mellow music greets me. The newest coffee shop downtown just completed its storefront last week and opened the doors last month, just three days after
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Kitchen Nightmares is now casting in Seattle. The reality show, in which Chef Gordon Ramsay is invited by the owners to spend a week with a failing restaurant in an attempt to revive the business, is seeking Seattle-area kitchens that think they have what it takes. Restaurants must have been
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1. Milton Days is a day to celebrate the community and everyone’s accomplishments. Enjoy a fun filled parade, followed by events and entertainment for the community. Free entertainment, vendors, comedy, music, food, and kids events. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Triangle Park, 15th St. and Milton Way, Milton. 2.
