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The first thing to catch the eye upon entering the gallery is a large, two-part print project created as a collaboration by printmaking students. A series of black and white prints - they look like etchings or woodcuts - fill two good-sized, unframed and unstretched canvases. The images range from
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[EXPERIMENTAL FOLK] + FRIDAY, MAY 31 Kaetlin Kennedy's Lost Lockets project is a mixture of multimedia performance art and darkly alluring experimental folk music. You're never quite sure what you'll experience when you see Lost Lockets. Interpretive dance numbers, sound collages, off-putting costumes and themes, Kennedy solo or surrounded by a
Music
I wonder what pop music historians (read: nerds) would consider to be the first bedroom pop album. A case could be made for Paul McCartney's solo debut, McCartney. Recorded at his home in the wake of the Beatles' breakup, it touts many of what would become the defining characteristics of
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There is no denying the cross-gender, glitter and lights, leather and leggings sexiness of glam rock. The decades have spawned a slew of glam rockers since the '70s - from David Bowie, T Rex and New York Dolls to KISS, Twisted Sister and Guns N' Roses. These musicians not only knew how to tear up a stage,
Liquid
In Glengarry Glen Ross, Ricky Roma waxes philosophical about drinking alcohol in hot weather. It dehydrates you, people say. But Roma counters by pronouncing that he subscribes "to the law of contrary public opinion. If everyone thinks one way, then I say bet the other way." I couldn't agree more, though
Liquid
With Memorial Day in the books, summer is officially in full swing. While anytime seems to be a good time for a cocktail, summertime elevates ice-cold glasses and effervescent liquids to a sort of mini-mind vacation meets vitamin D-induced bliss. PIERCE COUNTY What makes the perfect cocktail for summertime enjoyment? I
Military Life
"You've probably heard about American Cancer Society's Relay for Life but you don't really participate most of the time until it hits closer to home," said Tyrani Wells, co-organizer of the Relay for Life Team Madigan. Wells, who works at Madigan Army Medical Center, was personally inspired to get involved when
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Bratz: The Movie Before we begin, a few reminders about “Bratz: The Movie.” 1. It is inspired by a line of fashion dolls. 2. The project has been linked to Paula Abdul. I say this in an effort to manage your expectations. You will find nothing in this movie even approaching
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Ed. Note: Since food critics Jake and Jason de Paul grabbed their families and blew town for a week, the Weekly Volcano sent scribe Julie Jordan for a first bite at Capers Downtown. The boys will visit Capers in the next couple of months. In “Swingers,” John Favreau judged hookups by
Food Matters
THE NEW HUB The Harmon Brewery is opening a second Hub restaurant, this time in Gig Harbor at the Tacoma Narrows Airport. It's using the Community Sourced Capital site to raise money to fulfill its dream. A contribution of $50 or more designates you as a "square holder" and is accessible
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Local band Ranchero above all ... is ROCK, but Bobble Tiki detects a bit of the grunge, especially in the guitars. The band is an aural melding pot of '90s grunge, '80s guitar rock and the most exciting elements throughout the rock genre. The thunderous rhythm section, made up of
Style
Leading to the Pacific Lutheran University campus from the east is Garfield Street. This little business district is quite the conundrum: swarming with youthful academic types due to its proximity to the university, it plays home to a variety of establishments that cater to the hip clientele while at the
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Kaetlin Kennedy's Lost Lockets project is a mixture of multimedia performance art and darkly alluring experimental folk music. You're never quite sure what you'll experience when you see Lost Lockets. Interpretive dance numbers, sound collages, off-putting costumes and themes, Kennedy solo or surrounded by a cast of characters. What can
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This is once again another opportunity for me to throw this lesson out there: if you're interested in getting write-ups for your band, give them the most kick-ass name you can think of. Thankfully, besides having one of the coolest names this side of DJ Ted Dancin' (totally real), Gaytheist
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I wonder what pop music historians (read: nerds) would consider to be the first bedroom pop album. A case could be made for Paul McCartney's solo debut, McCartney. Recorded at his home in the wake of the Beatles' breakup, it touts many of what would become the defining characteristics of
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This weekend South Sounders have the opportunity to do two great things thanks to collaboration between Maurice the Fish Records and Fish Food Banks of Pierce County. The product of their concerted efforts is the Fish Food Benefit Concert, which will be held Sunday, June 2 at Louie G's Pizzeria
Music
This weekend South Sounders have the opportunity to do two great things thanks to collaboration between Maurice the Fish Records and Fish Food Banks of Pierce County. The product of their concerted efforts is the Fish Food Benefit Concert, which will be held Sunday, June 2 at Louie G's Pizzeria
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Even though Steve Madden has a spring 2013 glam line, and parody bands such as Steel Panther are making their way into mainstream, there is one band who perfectly embodies the spirit of sleaze rock - the Tacoma/Olympia band Prophets of Addiction (POA). Former Pretty Boy Floyd and Queeny Blast Pop bassist Lesli
People Rule
Dr. Stan Flemming currently serves as the Pierce County councilmember for the 7th District and as the Pierce County executive pro-tem. With close to 20 years in public service, he has served as a member of the Washington State House of Representatives representing the 28th Legislative District and as the
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This Sunday, June 2, make your way over to Jake's on 4th for a community fundraiser for Siobhan, aka Rusty Nails, who has been in recovery since a March 27 hit and run accident in downtown Oly. She sustained many broken bones and has been undergoing many life-altering surgeries, including having part
