PERSONAL FREEDOM >>>

Hands clasped tight, a journey longer than most. Tears of joy and relief rolling down the cheeks of hundreds of witnesses, hoots and hollers and hugs, all felt in collective consciousness of civil rights. This will be the scene at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec 15 when 16 same-sex couples unite in holy matrimony at the State Capitol in Olympia. A reception and potluck with drinking and dancing will follow the ceremonies inside The Urban Onion in downtown Olympia. The date chosen for the monumental event is more than appropriate - it's Bill of Rights Day.

Tina Roose and Teresa Guajardo, together for more than 13 years, are the spearheaders of the event, choosing to make their wedding day an open invitation for the public to join in marrying their partner, or celebrating as a witness.

Long-time friends of the couple Wendy Morissette and Cam Combs plan to attend the ceremonies.

"Though we opted out of being one of the ‘getting marrieds,' we still wanted to go to support our friends - to take the kids and just get wrapped up in the celebration of it all," says Morissette, also stating that her and Combs wanted to preserve their 20th anniversary date next September to say their vows. 

"I look forward to just being able to soak it all up," she says, "to revel in all that queer joy at finally being able to marry - and being a part of history is always amazing."

LINK: Ceremonies schedule

WE SCENE IT >>>

There are many upsetting things about the Christmas and New Year's season -increased credit card debt, unresolved decades-long family pain, the spiritual vacuum at the core of our culture, trying to get into the spirit of things and on and on.

Thankfully, the South Sound music scene is still raging during the holiday season to keep us sane.

The Weekly Volcano dropped in on a few shows this past weekend, including two benefits.

First, Tacomans Najamonique Todd and Del Brown hosted their second Sound Icons show, this time focusing on the music of Jeff Buckley. Friday night at The New Frontier Lounge, Alex Tapia, Kurt Lindsay, Todd and Brown's band Wait In The Fire and Not From Brooklyn did Buckley right. Check out more photos and video from the show here.

Early Saturday evening, Kim Archer took to the Weekly Volcano's Electric Salchow Stage, performing for the ice skaters at the Franciscan Polar Plaza. See the photos and watch the videos of her performance here.

Later Saturday night, the Weekly Volcano dropped in on the Casey Heath benefit at McCoy's Tavern in downtown Tacoma. Click here for a brief backstory on Heath's tragic death. We snapped a few photos at the benefit as you can see above.

Last, we dropped in on the Euphoria Marie Sorensen Sunday night at The New Frontier Lounge. Bands played, henna ink got squeezed, fortunes were told and swag was auctioned off to benefit Sorensen, who was struck by a truck while crossing the street in October. To see more photos from the benefit, and to learn how to contribute, click here.

Hope everyone had an awesome weekend.

LINK: Live music headed our way this week

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AROUND AND AROUND >>>

The Weekly Volcano fired up its Electric Salchow Stage Saturday night, hosting Kim Archer for a night of soul, R&B, funk and ice skating. The temperature was signficantly cooler than last Saturday's show featuring Igenous Rocks. However, the crowd was larger. In fact, this week people dropped by just to listen to the music.

Archer's performance was top-notch, even though she was freakin' freezing.

Here's the Electric Salchow Stage band schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 15: Champagne Sunday

Saturday, Dec. 22: Monday Ukulele Ohana Holiday Show

Saturday, Dec. 29: BODYBOX

Saturday, Jan. 5: Sweetkiss Momma

The bands perform two sets from 7-9 p.m. with a couple of breaks during surface repair sessions.

[Tollefson Plaza, through Jan. 6, 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, $8, $1 off active duty military and family, $2 skate rental, Pacific Avenue and South 17th Street, Tacoma, website]

LINK: More photos from Kim Archer's performance at Polar Plaza

LINK: Photos from Igenous Rock's performance at Polar Plaza

LINK: Ten reasons why the Franciscan Polar Plaza is so awesome

HOW TWEET IT IS >>>

Whether you've been on Twitter since its beginnings in 2006 or you're a Twitter neophyte, you know keeping up on important tweets can be overwhelming. If you follow everything and everyone that you find interesting, you can end up with hundreds and hundreds of Tweets showing up in your feed on a daily basis.

Don't despair. Every Saturday the Weekly Volcano shares important and pointless Tweets from South Sound Twitter accounts, and sometimes beyond, so you may catch up on camel and crime news, and the latest action on the streets.

Tonight's plan: Butter Chicken and a Sufjan Christmas show. This is my very weird heaven.

— Kenny Coble (@kennycoble) December 8, 2012

Anyone ever eaten at Jay Dogs hot dog cart on Center St? Always mean to stop by.

— Adrienne (@TacomaFoodie) December 8, 2012

Hey #tacoma - there's an antique Flea Market at the Post Office down on 11th & A street. Cool stuff.

— charlotte (@monstergirlee) December 8, 2012

Only in #tacoma do you see a white kid in a gilly suit chancing a black kid down a street....

— Jon Donner (@DonnerPartyy) December 8, 2012

I just had cinnamon roll French Toast at a little cafe that has 8-10 tables. #Tacoma #OldMilwaukee #Lovely #Delicious

— Kari Bradley (@KariBradley7) December 8, 2012

Really looking forward to the #TacomaARTBUS shopping tour today with #Tacoma City Councilmember Victoria Woodards! tinyurl.com/c6knzht

— ruthiblu (@ruthiblu) December 8, 2012

Brewed in #Tacoma. RT @beerblog: E9's cans flying off the shelf at @pintdefiance. twitter.com/beerblog/statu…

— The Can Hattery (@TheCanHattery) December 8, 2012

New billboard up in the Tac! Aye! #att #4G #LTE #Tacoma #imadork instagr.am/p/S9DU7HJCx2/

— Reneille Velez (@reneille) December 7, 2012

Yakisoba & rice in front of #Tacoma pictorial! #tapeworm @ Commerce Teriyaki instagr.am/p/S9BXe8ihmc/

— R O D (@amokat) December 7, 2012

Okay people of #Tacoma, more specifically #Hilltop, how on earth do you prevent delivered packages from being stolen off your front porch?

— Bri Darby (@253bri) December 7, 2012

@mickeyavalon in #Tacoma last week! Awesome show! instagr.am/p/S7ItDepbun/

— The Party Cartel (@ThePartyCartel) December 7, 2012

"Dancing Goats Blend—dark, sweet, spicy and smooth." in other words, I'm drinking a hot cup of my sense of humor.

— BTOK (@btok) December 7, 2012

Bucky kickin it on Oliver Dorris's glass piece at the GRCF art show. Don't touch the art !!! Th @ B2 Gallery instagr.am/p/S6rkX_usKg/

— Jeremy Gregory (@JeremyGregory) December 7, 2012

@adamcarolla I'm @ a bar in #Tacoma ,WA. Now this is a Real #Servicedog Service is to walk the owner home. Haha

— JSulley (@O_Sulley) December 7, 2012

Is it me or are divers more rude during torrential downpours.The commute kind of sucked today. #Tacoma #wet #bikes

— 2nd Cycle (@2ndCycleTacoma) December 7, 2012

Currently frustrated. ST staff told me #Tacoma Link contribution now $50m, but all of ST's financial and budget documents say ~$80m.

— Chris Karnes (@TacomaTransit) December 6, 2012

Tacoma News Tribune: Pierce County home sales, prices continue to rise bit.ly/11WhxJk #tacoma

— The News Tribune (@tacomaupdates) December 5, 2012

The City's 2013-14 budget passed. Now it's time to look ahead to better, brighter things... exit133.com/7268/tacoma-ci… #Tacoma

— Exit133 (@exit133) December 5, 2012

Think happy thoughts. I'm picturing a real estate boom that starts when #Tacoma Link has Preferred Alignment chosen in April 2013.

— Chris Karnes (@TacomaTransit) December 5, 2012

I love my city #tacoma #therealtacoma #notyourpussyparkland

— Bradlee Majors (@bradleemajors30) December 5, 2012

Have A Very #253 Christmas!!!! : D #christmas #tree #lights #tacoma #drawing #heart #art #home #festivaloftr instagr.am/p/S1ySqJF4ZC/

— Taylor Cole-White (@TheRealTCW) December 5, 2012

I've got a serious case of "talks to herself loudly while walking home alone" and i'm not even getting any looks! #Tacoma

— Sarah Gulian (@SarahFreakinGu) December 5, 2012

#breakingnews on the scene of a shooting in #tacoma. A fight between cousins erupts into gunfire. One person down. twitter.com/TerryKIRO/stat…

— TerryKIRO (@TerryKIRO) December 5, 2012

You all keep your eye on #USAToday tomorrow for a lil hint of #Tacoma...

— Tacoma Cash Mob (@TacomaCashMob) December 5, 2012

@liambonner I'm glad #Tacoma is bringing industry in but feel bad to take it away from the North Pole!#HoHoDoh

— Robert McPherson (@RobMcTenor) December 4, 2012

Tacoma News Tribune: Goats take a bite out of blight bit.ly/Vt4ZWt #tacoma

— The News Tribune (@tacomaupdates) December 4, 2012

#Tacoma get a damn hair cut!

— Scotty Tomaier (@ScottyTomaier) December 3, 2012

Tacoma News Tribune: Angel statue installed beside Powell boys' grave site bit.ly/Xjl9FQ #tacoma

— The News Tribune (@tacomaupdates) December 3, 2012

Pierce Transit vote final; cuts to service next--tough for #lowincome.ow.ly/fMD0h #tacoma #disabilities

— TACID (@TACIDtweets) December 3, 2012

A statue is planned to honor Ivan the Gorilla... exit133.com/7261/a-statue-… #Tacoma

— Exit133 (@exit133) December 3, 2012

not sure if i just saw an actual logger....or a hipster in downtown #Tacoma

— Aj Holm (@AJ_HOLM) December 2, 2012

#Sextrafficking conviction may mean life in prison for #Tacoma man bit.ly/Ru6qpT #Washington

— Human Trafficking (@TrafficInPeople) December 2, 2012

Only in Tacoma will you find a camel... #tacoma #odd #onlyhere instagr.am/p/SuU-VcxEsI/

— Ben Hemphill (@bhgolf) December 2, 2012

Bellarmine, Skyline face off for title; chat here: | Bellarmine Prep and Skyline are facing off for the... bit.ly/ViE0wE #tacoma

— The News Tribune (@tntpreps) December 2, 2012

Quick! It's sunny in #Tacoma right now! Go do yard work before it monsoons again! #PacificNorthwestLiving #fb

— Nick Laparra (@nicklaparra) December 1, 2012

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SEE YOUR FUTURE, BE YOUR FUTURE >>>

"One of the obligations of owning a proper public house is being open to the public," says Russ Heaton, co-owner of Doyle's Public House in Tacoma.

So when Green Drinks Tacoma approached him about having Dana Lyons perform his song "Sometimes" about the coal train slated to head from Billings, Mont. through Tacoma, it was a no-brainer. The show is tomorrow at 6 p.m.

"There is going to be a hearty and robust conversation," says Heaton.

Indeed. Green Drinks Tacoma holds its final gathering of the year tomorrow at Doyle's. The social organization that mixes sustainability, conservation and environmental conversations with cocktails asked Lyons to perform at its meet-up.

"I would like to make sure we've done our due diligence and talk about the issues. If you don't start talking about it - you're going to have knee jerk reactions from both sides," adds Heaton, honored Green Drink Tacoma choose Doyle's for the concert.

Lyons, who is known for his political leans, gruff voice and acoustic pleasantries, is perhaps most well known for his song, "Cows with Guns."

Heaton is looking forward to Lyon's performance, stating he'd seen some of Lyon's work online, but opted out of watching "Sometimes" because he wanted to experience it first hand.

Doyle's and Green Drinks seem a natural collaboration, as Heaton explains Doyle's has taken great lengths to minimize its impact on the environment.

"We pay a pricier sum for some of our electricity because we asked the power company for a renewable source. We've switched from plastic to sugar based silverware. We're in process of switching over to LED light bulbs. We're also working with tenants and the city for the food waste recycling program."

And as final encouragement to enjoy the show and engage in learning about the coal train, Heaton says, "Before passing judgment on anything, make sure to get all the information you can gather."

DOYLE'S PUBLIC HOUSE, GREEN DRINKS TACOMA, THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 6 P.M., $8-$10 SLIDING SCALE, 208 SAINT HELENS AVE., TACOMA, 253.272.7468

TOYS FOR KIDS + FREE APPS = HOLIDAY SPIRIT >>>

"For the past twelve years, I have collected toys that are later delivered to the many sick kids at Mary Bridge Children's Hospital on Christmas Day," says Silvia Cordova-Tapia. "It warms my heart to know that these kids will realize they are loved and that life is precious. I feel honored to have the opportunity to serve these kids each year."

Yes, for 12 years Santa Silvia, as she is known throughout the halls of Mary Bridge, has collected toys for the kids. Friday, Dec. 7 at the Varsity Grill in downtown Tacoma, Santa Silvia taps into the holiday spirit again. From noon to 7 p.m. Santa Silvia and her elves will begin collecting donated toys, supporting children in our community who often can't be at home for Christmas.

"On Christmas Eve, two other people and I - and I'm hoping I can get a Santa Claus, too - will be delivering the toys to the ER at Mary Bridge. That's the good part," she says. "It's breathtaking."

Tapia has organized this toy collection every year since 1999, when a chance encounter with a doctor at Children's Hospital in Seattle inspired her to do something to help. At first, she collected toys for Children's Hospital, but later began a collection for Mary Bridge instead, to better serve her own community.

As an early present, Varsity Grill will serve a free happy hour appetizer or offer 50 percent off a regular menu item to those who donate toys.

Also Friday at Varsity Grill, KIRO TV and Toys for Tots will kick off their toy drive. Bring a toy and donate to either cause - or both! There will be donation boxes for both, side by side. Or bring cash, which will go to Toys for Tots.

After the kick-off, Santa Silvia's toy drive will continue through Dec. 23. To donate, bring a new, unwrapped toy, ideally for a child ages 5 to 12. There's a shortage of toys donated this year, so please donate.

VARISTY GRILL, 1114 BROADWAY, TACOMA, 253.627.1229

HOW TWEET IT IS >>>

Whether you've been on Twitter since its beginnings in 2006 or you're a Twitter neophyte, you know keeping up on important tweets can be overwhelming. If you follow everything and everyone that you find interesting, you can end up with hundreds and hundreds of Tweets showing up in your feed on a daily basis.

Don't despair. Every Saturday the Weekly Volcano shares important and pointless Tweets from South Sound Twitter accounts, and sometimes beyond, so you may catch up on rain and transit news, and the latest action on the streets.

twitpic.com/bi6pcd we're Tacoma's only 4-season farmers' market which means we're here for you today

— Proctor Market (@ProctorFmMkt) December 1, 2012

Hard to hold a candle in this. #ColdNovemberRain #Tacoma

— ThriceJamie (@ThriceJamie) December 1, 2012

Being in alone in a hotel room is fun, lots of jumping on the bed topless while blasting music via headphones and drinking gin

— Elizabeth (@globelamp) November 30, 2012

Welp. I guess there's no one left to rip my dick off about my feelings about junkies, so bed time!

— Neko Case (@NekoCase) November 30, 2012

I hate waking up, trying to get back to sleep, and instead lying awake thinking about friends I've forgotten to say happy birthday to.

— Adam J. Manley (@AdamTheAlien) November 30, 2012

You may notice fewer flowers around Tacoma in the next couple years... exit133.com/7255/fewer-flo… #Tacoma

— Exit133 (@exit133) November 29, 2012

None of you are about this Tacoma life on house arrest. #tacoma #lovin

— Brandon Cardin (@Bsk8Cardin) November 29, 2012

This guy just ripped me off 75 cents for drugs when he said it was for the bus. #Tacoma'sFinest

— Austin Johnson (@AJ_2Nine) November 28, 2012

RT @thenewstribune: Pierce Transit measure fails by 704 votes. Sad day for our most vulnerable citizens. bit.ly/TsD3ma #tacoma #Prop1

— TACID (@TACIDtweets) November 28, 2012

We heard a rumor that there might not be another Hostess outlet open for miles... exit133.com/7253/is-tacoma… #Tacoma #Hostess

— Exit133 (@exit133) November 28, 2012

Pierce Transit measure fails by 704 votes | Political Buzz blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2012/… #transit #tacoma #washington

— Scott Bogren (@CTMag1) November 28, 2012

21 year old girls pretend head banging to 90's rock... Shoot me. #tacoma #iamold

— Kat(@katrouke) November 28, 2012

I saw so many people from Twitter in #Tacoma today.This needs to happen more.

— Chris Karnes (@TacomaTransit) November 28, 2012

I should probably just move above the bar... Because a block away isn't close enough. #tacoma #ilovebeer #iwantbeer

— Kelsey Adame (@KelseyAdame) November 27, 2012

Just finished "Crossfire Hurricane" and I'm kind of creeped out. If someone made a doc of my life in my 20s... yikes!

— Mike Curto (@CurtoWorld) November 27, 2012

@justinbieber you think #tacoma forgot? We didn't, haha never come back!

— Stuart Heath (@therealstubird) November 27, 2012

it's shaping up to be a pretty glorious sunrise, #Tacoma!

— ClioMouse (@ClioMouse) November 27, 2012

Big #billcosby poster at this donut shop in #tacoma instagr.am/p/SghIDmrttl/

— Paulino Love (@realm510) November 26, 2012

Wish I had a better camera because this was a HUGE eagle. #Tacoma @ Ruston Way Waterfront instagr.am/p/SgM0Jey096/

— Jameson Fink (@jamesonfink) November 26, 2012

On Cyber Monday, states lose millions in sales tax bit.ly/10TMyNv #tacoma

— TNT opinion page (@tntopinion) November 25, 2012

I think the #Tacoma just won.......

— Amanda (@bagel2332) November 25, 2012

i spy a white guy in an Irish bar sporting a flat top hair cut #Tacoma

— Jason Wickland (@wickxpress) November 25, 2012

Support your local tree stand!! #TwoFiveTrees the guy even put it on my car! I love #Tacoma twitter.com/Mere253/status…

— Meredith (@Mere253) November 25, 2012

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BLUE FRIDAY >>>

Tacoma Goodwill Industries is known for its expansive used goods and clothing stores. While Goodwill stores can yield amazing deals, sometimes you really have to work those racks to find that prize Prada sweater or Lucky jeans.

But not anymore.

Goodwill is trying something new.

Friday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m., blue - an upscale boutique by Goodwill - will open at 2520 N. Proctor St. in Tacoma.

Yes, the title is lowercase.

"A nice property opened up ... fun fact: first property to open up in Proctor in 9 years," says Amanda Bedell, communications manager at Tacoma Goodwill Industries. "Proctor was one of about six neighborhoods we were looking at to introduce blue. The right combination of location and walkability made for a clear choice."

blue will be smaller than most Goodwill stores at 2,000 square feet. Instead of the usual round of home goods and miscellany, blue will focus on unique and upscale - the crème de la crème of second hand, if you will.

"Throughout the years, we've seen a steady stream of brand name clothing, shoes, purses and vintage furniture, all items that would sell well in a boutique setting. The blue concept was to find a place to showcase items like Coach Purses, Lucky and 7 for Mankind Jeans, Ugg and Coach Shoes and vintage home décor," explains Bedell.

Much like other stores, though, revenue from blue will go toward the Goodwill mission, provide job training and other services. Donations will also be accepted at the store.

BLUE, GRAND OPENING, FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M. MONDAY-SATURDAY, 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. SUNDAY, 2520 N. PROCTOR ST., 253.573.6500

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THIS CALLS FOR A TOAST >>>

Nostalgia, a hug from simpler times, waits to wrap its warm arms around our hearts every chance it gets. Parties, to celebrate the present, wait on the cusp of a Facebook page, or the inspiration of a socialite. Freedom, the fight for our rights, makes sure we stand together in solidarity. Along with the ever coveted alcohol, this combination of human connection comes together beautifully in the Repeal Prohibition Day Celebration.

On Dec. 5, 1933, Americans regained the freedom to imbibe, and 79 years later, Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012 at 6 p.m., the Olympia Film Society (OFS) presents its second annual Repeal Prohibition Day Celebration at the historic Capitol Theater in downtown Olympia.

The event encourages period clothing and is complete with pre-prohibition handcrafted cocktails, burlesque with the girls of TUSH!, photo booth, live music with Scuff & Al and the Greta Jane Quartet - all hosted by Oympia's lord of storytelling Elizabeth Lord.

But wait, there's more.

"We'll be premiering some new cocktail brands, have startenders from Portland, Seattle and Olympia, hors d'oeuvres from local restaurants and, this year, we have a secret Speak Easy Bar too," emails Audrey Henley, theater manager and event director for OFS.

If this year's Repeal Prohibition Day Celebration is as successful as last year's event Bradford Knutson, brainchild behind the event, will be thrilled.

"Everyone really enjoyed it last year," Knutson says. "The comment I heard the most afterword was - Olympia never looked so good.

"This is going to be an ongoing event," he adds. "Repeal day is the one day in American history where a freedom was taken away and then given back. I would like it to become a national holiday as much as 4th of July. We certainly wouldn't be able to celebrate the others as much without this one."

CAPITOL THEATER, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5, 6 P.M. DOORS, 7 P.M. SHOW, $10-$15, INCLUDES ONE COCKTAIL, 21+, 206 E. FIFTH AVE., OLYMPIA, 360.754.6670

HERE COME THE SHOWS >>>

This past summer Oliver Doriss was named winner of the 2012 Foundation of Art Award. It's a long-overdue award considering Doriss' contributions to Tacoma's art community both as a practicing glass artist, a DJ and as a gallery owner. And how fitting considering that a large chunk of the current and previous nominees and winners have shown their work in his gallery, Fulcrum.

"Oliver is deeply committed to art in Tacoma, both as an artist and a gallerist," says Jeremy Mangan, former Foundation of Art Award winner and the Foundation of Art Committee member who nominated Doriss for the Award. "His own glass work is as unique and risky as it is beautiful, and Fulcrum Gallery is a vital and dynamic venue where art and community meet in the best way."

"I was flattered just to be nominated," says Doriss. "I couldn't have done a better job at identifying the creative community than in the artists that were nominated. To be selected as the winner and have that recognition is very validating."

As a critic who has been observing the scene here and elsewhere for decades, I must say that I've seldom seen any such award so consistently and intelligently chosen. Over the years I have disagreed with almost every award in the arts from, "best in show" selections to grant recipients. I often think the choices are made by idiots. But Tacoma's Foundation of Art winners and nominees are always top-notch.

This year's nominees include painters, sculptors, photographers and mixed-media artists. The nominees are: R.R. Anderson, Gabriel Brown, Kyle Dillehay, Oliver Doriss, Spencer Ebbinga, Travis Galindo, Chris Jordan and Kenji Stoll, Matt Johnson, Maria Jost, Chuck Knigge, Meghan Mitchell, Susie Russell Hall, Peter Serko, Sharon Styer and Judy Wagner.

Doriss makes unique and technically difficult glass vessels often incorporating twigs and leaves and silver foil. As he explains on his website, "The silver foil effectively wraps the ash of the plant matter as it vaporizes resulting in a stunning ghost like botanical composition." He also makes vessels that he calls domed cities, which are like futuristic, steampunk snow globes. His glass vessels are dense, multi-layered and rich in color and texture.

As the winner, Oliver will receive a $7,500 award and create a commissioned art piece for the Community Foundation, to be unveiled at a culminating art show featuring the work of Foundation of Art Award nominees from the past five years. The exhibit will be on display Dec. 3-29 at B2 Fine Art Gallery in downtown Tacoma. An opening reception will take place the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 5. Among the many artists to be represented in the five-year show are Sean Alexander, Lynn Di Nino, Gabriel Brown, Jeremy Gregory, Ellen Ito, Lisa Kinoshita, Jeremy Mangan, Janet Marcavage, Nicholas Nyland, Holly Senn and others. Learn more about the reception here.