Features
We've all heard the horror stories of what happens in the mainstream meat market: the pink slime chicken nuggets, E.coli outbreaks and cruelty to animals - just to name a few of the monstrosities. What if we could do something at a local level to change that? This is the idea behind Olympia
Arts
When I think about gambling, for some reason the image of bells ringing and sirens blaring as admirers gather to watch me collect my winnings never quite pops into my head. In my wildest fantasies, I still either end up destitute or out in the alley, getting kicked to death
Viva South Sound
Casinos are some of the few places where you can walk around with a beer in your hand, enjoy some games, win some money if you're lucky ... ah, good times. Fortunately, the Tacoma-Olympia area has casinos big and small. Larger area casinos offer you just about everything a Vegas
People Rule
Sgt. Christopher Martin has a typical commitment of a servicemember to state, country and family. However, whether his uniform is on or off, Martin goes above and beyond living and breathing that dedication. He is also one of a few soldiers in the military working alongside his dad. "I truly believe
Style
Downtown Gig Harbor boasts majestic waterfront views and an idyllic warm atmosphere. The streets are lined with charming eateries, retail spots and galleries, making it a destination to grab a nibble, sip on a cocktail and take in the view. Whether you're a family man, shopaholic, admirer of art or outdoorsy spirit - what makes this
Archives
Rod Kimble, the hero of “Hot Rod,” is Evel Knievel on a moped. He leads a life resembling an episode of “Jackass.” Not a day passes without him attempting a harebrained stunt, and failure doesn’t discourage him because he knows in his heart that he is destined to become world
Music
Last week The Rockford Files covered the June 2 benefit concert produced by the Fish Food Banks of Pierce County and Maurice the Fish Records at Louie G's Pizzeria. I attended the show that Sunday afternoon, and am gladly here to inform my readers that it was - not surprisingly
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"Sitting down to write about Olympia's Broken Water, I'm tempted to get stoned first. Listening to the three-piece and their fuzzy, shoe-gazing drone-rock, I'm nostalgic for contemplative thoughts that roll with the crescendos and crashes of the music. But I don't have to get stoned. They take me there anyway.
People Rule
On the morning of May 11, Sgt. Joseph Moore was riding in a Stryker driven by Pfc. Steven Bergen. Following an improvised explosive device attack, his next few memories included looking up and seeing UH-60 Black Hawk rotors. The next thing he knew, Moore was completely naked in front of
Food Matters
ART AND WINE Morso Wine Bar (9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor) will host an artist reception welcoming local artist, Pat Meras' "A Fleeting Moment in Time" exhibition from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 7. The show will be on display until July 11, though the reception festivities give you the opportunity
Liquid
Jason Alexander is the co-owner of Tacoma Cabana in downtown Tacoma. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corps, turned wrenches fixing cars, and worked as a contractor. Today you'll find him slinging the best craft tiki drinks in town. With an emphasis on made-from-scratch everything - juices, mixers, and
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Upon first listen to Memory Boys, one gets the impression that they are practitioners of this sort of trendy, depressive songwriting, cloaked in darkness and murky with reverb. This is certainly the case, to an extent, but repeated exposure reveals a nifty knack for interesting twists and turns - unexpected
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What Tiny Tim was for Tin Pan Alley-era singers, Tommy Dean is for rambling folk of the '50s and '60s. Like Tiny Tim, Tommy Dean is a self-stylized revivalist, an encyclopedia of long-forgotten tunes. He's a jukebox - pop a quarter in him and he'll go. Armed with a six-string
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If Arrington de Dionyso's Malaikat Dan Singa is a mouthful of a name, then his music does well to invade every other one of your senses. For years, de Dionyso has been making a name for himself as one of the premier practitioners of experimental music in the Northwest. Unlike
Listings
ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. David Wayne. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Cascadia Grill Olympia - Downtown. Jeremy Serwer. All Ages. 6-9 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8 pm. NC. The Junction Sports Bar and Grill Lewis County. Blues Jam. Hosted by
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Olympia Little Theater's production of Same Time, Next Year stars Jeff Hirschberg and Rebecca Lea McCarthy. Director James Patrick cast mature actors and let the script catch up with them. This presents Hirschberg and McCarthy with the challenge of acting 25 while looking, well, not 25, and
Stage
Two-handers are tough. A two-hander, in theater parlance, is a full-length show with only two characters. I performed one a while back, Oleanna by David Mamet, and I can tell you it nearly broke my brain. There's nowhere to hide. You're on stage the whole time, and you have to
Listings
BLUES Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Fat Tones. 8 pm. $10. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Jerry Miller Band. 9 pm. Little Creek Casino Shelton. John "Scootch" Cungo. 7 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Tom Clark. 8 and 10:30 pm. $15. Grit City Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. June Summer Showcase,
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Bobble Tiki thinks he's heading through the twisted k-hole of a mid-life crisis. OK, maybe he's exaggerating. Plus, Bobble Tiki doesn't have a driver's license, so he probably won't buy a banana yellow Miata like his friend's dad did back in the '90s. But Bobble Tiki does feel panicked. Maybe it's
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The Weekly Volcano has raved about Aaron Daniel before. Daniel and his "One Man Banned" takes a few cues from minimalist composer Steve Reich to create intricate pieces based on cyclical guitar loops. While his loop pedal is a main part of his guitar rig, he also builds intricate jams
