The Weekly Volcano's ever-expanding Nosh League made a ruckus in Dave's Meat and Produce Thursday, July 14. Members and newcomers packed tables erected in the aisles sipping on an endless stream of wine and beer in between bites of three different types of meat. Add awesome coleslaw, mound of fruit and two salad options ... it was well worth the impressively affordable $15 price. Most left with platefuls of leftovers.
Lakewood Pub and Grill has taken the bar term "meat market" literally with a meat raffle every Wednesday, when patrons drop $10 for 15 tickets to win premium cuts courtesy of Stewart's Meat Market ... or a $25 gas card. Choice wins include stacks of deli cut bacon and steaks, although the jerky packs are bonus. Photography by Steve Dunkelberger
Streets were closed to vehicle traffic from State Street to Cedar Street along Sixth avenue for the annual for the free, family-friendly Art on the Ave street fair. Despite what festival organizers say was record-breaking attendance, it was still easy to move up and down Sixth Ave for most of the day. That is, until the 3 o'clock hour neared and the entire block from the Jazzbones mainstage down to Oakes Street swam with fans of hometown-girl-done-good Vicci Martinez. - Jennifer Johnson.
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Saturday, July 9: Moving this year's festivities to Ninth and Broadway, Out in the Park booths lined Broadway Tacoma Farmer's Market style with helpful information and rainbow-themed wares. Free hugs were handed out along with lots and lots of friendly smiles. Everyone was strong; pride was made public; and hopes of equality wafted through Pierce Transit Park alongside the sounds of talented musicians on stage. - Steph DeRosa
Photography by Jen Cook-Asaro
The YWCA's "Glam that Gives" fashion show hit Hotel Murano's runway Sunday, June 26. The annual event raises funds to assist more than 12,000 women and children in crisis due to domestic violence. Weekly Volcano columnist Steph DeRosa was in the house with her camera.
Saturday, June 25, a full day of activities were held in the Chehalis Yard Birds parking lot - centered around Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists Don Wilson and Nokie Edwards of the Ventures - to raise funds to save the historic Yard Bird statue. Weekly Volcano scribe Nikki Talotta snapped a few photos at the event.
Tacoma's diversity, both in its people and in its creative talent, was showcased at this weekend's Urban Arts Festival. Now in its seventh year, this year the two-day summertime event was held on the Thea Foss Waterway in a new(ish) park and walking area next to the Museum of Glass. A manicured lawn proved to be a perfect staging area for vendors, a beer garden and the main music stage. Weekly Volcano photographer Patrick Snapp was on the scene.
What started out as an all-age show at The Red Room in downtown Tacoma last night became one of the best examples of why I love the 253. The concert began at 8 p.m. with a scheduled tear down at midnight, but a noise complaint cut the show off at 10 p.m. Instead of slicing set times for the Dead Peasants and The Taxpayers to squeeze in a headlining set for the Fun Police, the show moved into the Fun Police's neighboring practice space. Mighty cool of the Fun Police, who will drop their new album July 9 at D.O.A. on Sixth Avenue. - Steve Dunkelberger
Backstage Bar & Grill owners Joy Hutt and Stephen Tippins tied the knot during their White Trash Mondays theme June 13. Complete with 40-ounce beers and all things fishnet, it was awesome. Weekly Volcano photographer Steve Dunkelberger was on the scene, too.
The South Sound Twitter community met Wednesday, June 1 for Double Play: A Hotel Murano and Tacoma Rainiers Tweetup. Weekly Volcano photographer Steve Dunkelberger was on the scene. To discover what went down that night, jump on Twitter and call up #doubleplay
Encore Boutique Nightclub in downtown Tacoma hosted Playboy's Ring Card Contest featuring Tacoma's Playmate and former St. Pauli Girl Stacy Fusion as a judge Friday night. Photography by Steve Dunkelberger
We dropped by pre-screening party for "A Perfect Life," which premiers at the STIFF Film Festival Tuesday, June 7 at Doyle's Public House and the Harmon Tap Room. Fire dancers, China Davis, Looking For Lizards and Ten Miles of Bad Road entertained. Photography by Steve Dunkelberger
Weekly Volcano photographer Steve Dunkelberger dropped by the Northwest Convergence Zone's 2nd Anniversary Party at The Firwood Rock Lounge Friday night snapping bands High Noon Horizon and The Hardcount, as well as some crowd shots.
Encore Boutique Nightclub held a go-go dancer competition Friday. "The Beautiful People" swarmed the dance floor, VIP lounges and, well every nook and cranny. Photographer Steve Dunkelberger was on the scene.
The Weekly Volcano was front-row center (and on stage) for Vicci Martinez's sold-out show Wednesday, May 18 at Jazzbones. It was a love-in. Although she was a little under the weather, you couldn't tell. Her professionalism and energy ran high and, as always, her humility in the face of such fan support was a treasure to witness. Her vocal range has never been better. Funk rockers Eclectic Approach opened. Photography by Steve Dunkelberger
The Gruv Lounge on Tacoma's Sixth Avenue passes over the usual Tuesday night trivia/goldfish races high jinks in favor of some swinging rockabilly. The music is a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll, with pinup girls, hotrods and cheap booze in tow. Booze & tattoo night kicked off May 10 with the Black Top Demon band. Photographer Steve Dunkelberger was in the house.
The Ventures, the pioneering instrumental surf band formed in Tacoma 53 years ago, rocked the Crystal Ballroom in Portland Thursday, May 12. Before the show they held a meet-and-greet with VIP concert goers. A contingent from Tacoma attended the show. Photography by Pappi Swarner
Retired South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu told thousands of young people in the Tacoma Dome Friday night that they are needed to carry out God's plans for the world. More than 15,000 youngsters and adults came to hear Tutu's message.
Tutu, 79, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his nonviolent efforts to end apartheid in South Africa, headlined a two-hour program celebrating hope and optimism with spirited performances by local singers and dancers orchestrated by The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.
Weekly Volcano photographer Steve Dunkelberger was in the house.
Thursday, May 5 (yes, Cinco de Mayo!) from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (yes, new hours!) the Tacoma Farmers Market invited all cabelleros and senoritas to experience the fine wears of the land, the natural abilities of camaraderie and free spirits, support the local farmers and eat food all on Broadway between Ninth and 11th in downtown Tacoma. Jerry Miller, Billy Farmer and Rafael Tranquilino roamed the market playing ukuleles. Photography by Steve Dunkelberger
The annual Urban Arts Festival is approaching, meaning the season is upon us for Urban Arts Festival fundraisers - as in the May 6 Retrospect '80s dance party at The Space in downtown Tacoma. Attendance was low due to to the 72-Hour Film Festival down the street, but the energy was high. Weekly Volcano photographer Steve Dunkelberger was on the scene.
