Military Life
Buying a home is a detailed process that can sometimes feel very daunting. Right off the bat, there are a multitude of questions from pricing, options, colors, and even choosing the right neighborhood for you and your family. There is also the question of which home builder to trust. Benchmark
Music
Before we talk about some bands this week, it must be acknowledged what an amazing job Obsidian has been doing, as of late. The relatively new cafe/bar/venue has been absolutely killing it with their shows, quickly rising through the ranks of music spots in Olympia with at least one surefire
Stage
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is an odd little number, a simultaneously zany comedy with references and themes, and a steadfastly old-fashioned play about clashing personalities briefly coming together. There are stretches of reality-breaking whimsy surrounded by cynical allusions to shallow pop culture (a fictional Entourage 2 becomes
Arts
Canadian artist Amanda McCavour's installation, "Embroidered Spaces" at South Puget Sound Community College, is a magical, gossamer world that is, quite frankly, unlike anything I have ever seen. And believe me, I have seen a lot of art. A lot. But nothing like this. McCavour draws with thread by stitching on
Music
Technically, Arlo Guthrie is a one-hit wonder. Thus saith Billboard, anyway. The only chart hit Guthrie enjoyed was a still-familiar number called "City of New Orleans." You know: "Good mornin', America, how are ya? Don'tcha know me, I'm your favorite son ... " The catch is it's not a song
Reviews
Let's start with the question of "where." The closest Ethiopian eatery to most Weekly Volcano readers is Dukem Restaurant and Market, near the intersection of 518 and 509 highways in Burien. It's in a tightly packed strip mall. Don't let that stand in your way. In fact, bring an empty
Military Life
There may be a lot that is unknown about military families and specifically, the Gold Star Community, but thanks, in part, to the drive of one individual and her chapter, that uncertainty is being erased. "Casualties of war don't just happen in the battlefield, so being able to honor that service
Travel
I watched as the bituminous coal glowed red in a forge. Blacksmith Ray Baker looked and said the coals' temperature exceeded that of molten lava. He shoved a steel rod into the coals; minutes later, he withdrew it and used a pair of tongs to twist it into a circle. This was
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Trash to Treasure It has to be completely obvious by now that I have a pretty strident aversion to new mass manufactured products. I think they’re soulless. I much prefer things with history and buying as close to home as possible. I want my money to stay just as close circulating
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Fashion is such a broad topic. There are clothing fashions, jewelry fashions, shoe, home décor, hats, bags and makeup fashions. Trends come, trends go (some trends we couldn’t wait to see go … Spandex bike shorts with oversized T-shirts, anyone?). There’s one hot lady in town who seems to always
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Funky blue, black and white geometric patterns on Salon Ivoni hairstylist Kim Barran’s Mix-It dress ($40, JC Penny’s) stood out in the crowd at Jazzbones Anniversary Party Saturday. Her long sleeves gather at the wrist adding to the 1960’s retro vibe. Black patent leather belt with exaggerated square buckle came
Military Life
Hailey Fort of Bremerton has been caring for the homeless population of Kitsap County for more than four years. She brings them food, toiletries and warm coats, and she's even working on providing shelter to people who don't have a place to stay. In fact, during the past year, she's
Military Life
For automobile owners looking to add a bit of color to their ride, GT Auto Sales and Services is worth visiting. Located at 7004 South Tacoma Way for the past two-and-a-half years, the family-owned independent automotive dealership specializes in affordable used cars and trucks. "GT Auto Sales and Services in Tacoma is
News Front
Comprised of empathy, courage, fortitude, honesty and loyalty, character shapes and guides leadership. "The foundation of our profession is centered on trust ... it will take every measure of competence and commitment to forge ahead," wrote former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno, in a recent press release. "Above all
Military Life
Arlene Murray, current president of the Tahoma Gold Star Wives Chapter, has a special connection to the organization. "I was thirty-one when I became a widow," she said. "I was handed a gold star by the casualty officer but didn't learn about the organization until much later." The struggle of dealing
Music
Over the years, the city of Tacoma has been proud to support the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra and the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association. Now the two orchestras are joining forces to say "Thank You" to the city with a free concert underwritten by Dr. Hsushi Yeh and sponsored by the Connelly
Music
There are moments in everybody's lives where shepherds emerge to usher you into new musical territories. I often write about how my parents shaped my appreciation of music through their joint effort to get me listening to oldies, and then my father's solo effort to corrupt me with Frank Zappa,