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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best Politician: Gov. Jay Inslee Best Politician You Love To Hate: Gov. Chris Gregoire Best Thurston County Non-profit Organization: SafePlace Best Local Hero: Casey Heath Best Thurston County
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best Restaurant: Tofu Hut Best Bartender: Dawn Gillnett, King Solomon's Reef Best Happy Hour: The Brotherhood Lounge Best Pizza: Oldschool Pizzeria Best Sushi: Koibito Japanese Restaurant Best Pho: Little
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best Local Filmmaker: Zach Weintraub Best Movie Theater: Capitol Theater Most Creative Person: Jill Carter Best Theater Company: Ballet Northwest Best Performance Space: The Washington Center Best Local Actor:
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best Band: Erev Rav Best New Band: Full Moon Radio Best Indie Rock Band: Full Moon Radio Best Metal Band: Wolves in the Throne Room Best Punk Band:
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Everything about this band is fun, even saying its name. Try it right now, say it out loud, "Erev Rav Klezmer Orchestra." See. Feels good huh? After sitting in on an Erev Rav practice, I can't imagine anyone sitting during a performance. I politely just tapped my foot along; I wasn't
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I feel like these babes really get it - Ali Baker owns the bass and vocals, Jessie Jackson rakes that guitar and Sarah Lynn coaxes the drums right along. The combination is dazzling, with strong vocals, righteous lyrics, and a balance of instrumental heaviness and harmony, in other words, good
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BEST DECADE TO MAKE NEW AGAIN '90s nostalgia The major musical trend of the last two years may very well be '90s nostalgia, but for various reasons this may have served the Olympia music community quite well. This past year saw Bangs return, briefly, to live performance. One of the great Olympia
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2013 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best Shoe Store: Yolli Shoes Best Record Store: Rainy Day Records Best Grocery Store: Olympia Food Coop Best Tattoo Shop: Lit Fuse Tattoo Best Hair Salon: Jamie Lee
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Just as a distinct accessory or trim makes an outfit, the daring pairing of vintage apparel and psychic readings sets Olympia's Psychic Sister apart from the norm. The shop, voted Olympia's Best Vintage Clothing Store, features a lively mix of intact and lovingly updated vintage items, owner Sarah Adams' own creations,
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BEST PILLOWS Three Bad Seeds The pillows of this family of crafters have distinctive Northwest flair. Made from upcycled wool and linen, mostly in natural tones, the pillows are cute but never cutesy in such shapes as buffalo, foxes, mountain goats, hedgehogs - oh, and mountains. They also have domestic dogs
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It isn't easy to get a job; harder still when you have a disability - and virtually impossible without transportation. The 28 percent cut in service announced by Pierce Transit on Feb. 11 will devastate most individuals with disabilities trying to find work or to hold on to their job. "People
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A sales tax is a good and bad thing. For many individuals, an increase in the sales tax is not welcomed, particularly in an economy that is only marginally better than it was five years ago. For agencies like Pierce Transit, however, an increase in the sales tax means that it can
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Dear Perfect Mint Julep, Why did I choose to write about you, Perfect Mint Julep? People often ask me if I have a checklist of drinks I plow through for this column. Well, all I really need to know I learned in my email inbox: I'm holding between 25 and 30 pounds
Stage
Do you believe in ghosts? According to a 2009 CBS News poll, more Americans say they do than don't, and over one in five say they've experienced paranormal activity. There's a specter running loose in Lakewood Playhouse right now, in a masterful production that demonstrates what talent, commitment, hard work,
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If I haven't made it abundantly clear in the past, I think Hamlet is the greatest piece of dramatic literature ever written, its only competition being the Biblical book of Job. (It's a musical. I promise. Look it up.) It's also one of the most intimidating works in the canon,
Features
The hamburger has been a meaty meal staple since the dawn of time - well at least since around 1900. The hamburger's born-on date is still being debated in burger circles. Who cares? The South Sound is a burger-loving region, and you can find excellent versions all over: beefy patties, oozing juice, coated
Music
The band Planet of Giants and I slide into a booth at the Brotherhood Lounge in Olympia. My interview with the duo goes down as one of the longest and most entertaining sessions I've had in awhile. It lasted a good four beers, included tons of commentary that isn't publishable
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Oxford’s Foals is a band worthy of their Internet hype. Their new album, Antidotes, features dance-driven post-punk that flirts with math-rock breakdowns and segues. The weight of the band relies on the chemistry between the heavy percussion and a pair of dueling guitars that trade off sharp, high-noted riffs. Naturally, the
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Oxford’s Foals is a band worthy of their Internet hype. Their new album, Antidotes, features dance-driven post-punk that flirts with math-rock breakdowns and segues. The weight of the band relies on the chemistry between the heavy percussion and a pair of dueling guitars that trade off sharp, high-noted riffs. Naturally, the
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>>> Friday, March 1 LA LUZ The world is awash with bands that are tagged as heavy reverb. Despite, or maybe because of this trend, there tends to be many derivatives of the genre. Seattle's La Luz avoids the tag. La Luz is the newest project from versatile artist Shanna Cleveland. The
