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Weekly Volcano staff on June 11th, 2018
Once again, the Volcano's readers' poll will be the engine that drives Best of Tacoma 2018. Think you know the best band, Italian restaurant, fashion designer, blog, thrift store, local hero, dance bar in Tacoma and Pierce County? Cast your vote below. Remember, our annual survey
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Weekly Volcano staff on August 7th, 2015
Pal-Do World is where to go when you don't have the time or patience to drive to Seattle's China Town. Nestled off of South Tacoma Way, it's incredibly easy to get to, no matter which direction you are coming from. From the moment you walk in to the store, you
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Weekly Volcano staff on June 18th, 2015
The U.S. Open has us thinking a lot about golf, but also a little about food. And while it is near impossible at this point to get tickets to the big show, you can hang out on some other courses in the area to at least get close to the
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Weekly Volcano staff on June 11th, 2015
If you are renting a home during the U.S. Open, and you need to keep the refrigerator stocked, you have come to the right place. Grocery shopping near Chamber's Bay is amazing. Sure, there are Safeway and Fred Meyer, but the specialty stores will keep your pre- and post-functions deliciously
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Weekly Volcano staff on June 11th, 2015
Beer is good. Beer is great. And during the U.S. Open, there are a couple key places to stock up your rental fridge or pack the cooler for watching the tournament on TV (pretty sure you can't take it into the venue).
For brewpubs, Narrows Brewing on the upper end of
Outdoors
Weekly Volcano staff on June 11th, 2015
No one really knows what's going to happen. Sure, planners have spent years anticipating traffic problems surely to rise when you hold one of the country's biggest sporting events on a cliff with one road in and one out, but that will not matter when you just wanted to grab
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Weekly Volcano staff on February 16th, 2015
Hazel lives with her brother, Ben, in the strange town of Fairfold where humans and fae exist side by side. The faeries' seemingly harmless magic attracts tourists, but Hazel knows how dangerous they can be, and she knows how to stop them. Or she did, once. At the center of
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Weekly Volcano staff on January 27th, 2014
The ecstatic pulse of the tango: It moves with a painterly look, an exotic atmosphere and the irresistible and insinuating rhythms of the music. That said, the boundaries in tango are very strong. What was inappropriate 60 years ago in an Argentine form is still inappropriate today. Touching your partner
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Weekly Volcano staff on September 20th, 2012
Fall 2012 is bringing a full lineup of shows to the venues of Tacoma-from the Broadway Center to the city's many smaller theatres to the Tacoma Dome. Opera? You got it. Broadway shows? You got it. Holiday events? Yeah, you got that too. But be forewarned, the best that the
Music
Weekly Volcano staff on August 4th, 2012
The Grays Harbor County Fair announced its musical lineup and other entertainment acts this week, and it features several great acts.
Charlie Daniels and the Charlie Daniels Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. Aug. 8. Daniels is probably best known for his hit "The Devil Went Down to Georgia,"
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Weekly Volcano staff on January 11th, 2014
LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT IN THE SOUTH SOUND >>>
B Sharp Coffee House Tacoma - Trianle District. Eugenie Jones. 7-10pm. NC.
Bob's Java Jive Tacoma - Central. Julia Massey & the Five Finger Discount. Red Jacket Mine, Trees and Timber. 8 pm. $5.
Over the past year or so, Trees and Timber have picked
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Weekly Volcano staff on April 2nd, 2013
<<< VOTING CLOSED TUESDAY, APRIL 2 2013 >>>
For the last two weeks we presented you with a compelling question: what is the best sandwich in the South Sound? And you have responded in droves. Sick days have been used. Friendships have fallen apart. Meat slicers and cashiers seeking comfort in
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 25th, 2012
1. Bring the whole family out for a fun, family golf evening at the short William's Nine course at Meadow Park in Lakewood. Fees include a special bag tag for adults, and free golf balls & hot dog for the kids. Adult and youth golf equipment available
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 20th, 2012
In the first of a series of live music events throughout the summer, Tacoma's Freighthouse Square will host a live performance Saturday evening by recording artist and Northwest native Shyan Selah.
The event is the culmination of a community partnership between Freighthouse Square and The Gap at Tacoma Mall. The concert
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 20th, 2012
TGIF!
1. Bring your picnic supper and the whole family and participate in games, music and dancing of the mid-1800s during 19th Century Family Night at Fort Nisqually in Point Defiance Park. Kids of all ages will enjoy the special firings of the Candy Cannon throughout the evening. Lemonade
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 18th, 2012
Reservations: Comcast's annual Bite of Seattle will take place this weekend! Fifty-plus Seattle area restaurants and 30+ food product companies will be participating in this year's event. Check out link below for more information including: times, directions, prices, schedules, and much more. www.comcastbiteofseattle.com/article_read.php?articleid=195
Reservations: Interested in learning how to
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 16th, 2012
Cocktails: Want to meet master mixologists without leaving the 253? 1022 South knows how to bring the elixirs of life to, well, life. And Fod & Wine magazine knows this as well. 1022 South was recently featured on the magazine's blog. See the story on salt HERE.
Reservations: Join Tacoma Nosh
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 11th, 2012
1. The Mandolin Cafe is retiring to South Sound history, but before it does, you can take part in the last four days of live music and events. Starting tonight, here's the final count-down plan: Dave Berry & Friends Thu. 12. July (7:00pm-9:00pm), Fang Chia &
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Weekly Volcano staff on July 3rd, 2012
Happy Tuesday
1. The City of Lacey is getting an early jump on the 4th of July with fireworks scheduled for this evening. The rockets red glare at William A Bush Park, 4400 Chardonnay Dr. SE., Lacey. Expect the show to dazzle around dusk.
2. If it's Tuesday, it
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Weekly Volcano staff on June 13th, 2012
No need to feel fat in your bikini this Summer when Crystal light has made it possible to be a skinny lush. Crystal light is back for the summer with their Mocktail Packets available in three low calorie flavors: margarita, appletini, and mojito. Each packet, at a slimming 5 calories,
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