Music
My first encounter with local Olympia rapper Afrok was in 1999 while he was DJ-ing under the name Spoons. Afrok's weekly hip-hop night at Le Voyeur was catching a buzz around town because it was the only all ages hip-hop night in Olympia at the time. DJ Andrew James and
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Christian Mistress is so hot right now that I found myself fantasizing about the perfect interview with the band. In my mind, I envisioned it being after hours at Olympia's iconic Old School Pizzeria, where each member of this metal militia has worked. I pictured each of the members donning
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It's all about personality when it comes to Chris Crayzie: part MC, part comedian, part father and hustler. Crayzie is from the original 206. Now it's the 253, and when you're on Hilltop you will hear Chris Crayzie's music. It's in the barbershops. It's in cars rolling by. Crayzie is
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I think I had the same introduction to Todd Sykes and EvergreenOne as a lot of people. One day, I stumbled across the video for a song called "90's Shit," which features two normal-looking guys wandering through the streets of Tacoma, taking turns calling out familiar touchstones for people who
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The Midnight Sun has been an exceptional music, art and performance venue in downtown Olympia for the past 21 years. It has always been accessible, affordable and all-ages. Now, The Midnight Sun is on the verge of closing, and Olympia wants to do something about it. Thanks to the efforts of Elizabeth
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Recently, at a show, local rock 'n' roll person Spencer Kelley and I aided in fulfilling a young gentleman's wish to crowd surf. We watched for a while, waiting for the right opportunity to achieve his goal (it is very important to not force the crowd surf), and when the
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Indiana-native turned Olympian Double B is everywhere. I think it's because he doesn't shy away from the many music opportunities that come his way. One night you might catch him in Seattle competing in an emcee battle put on by the Zulu Nation; the next night Double B might be
Stage
Tacoma Children's Musical Theater at Tacoma Musical Playhouse has the golden ticket for a musical for all ages. The stage version of Willy Wonka hits town, formatted for children. At an hour and a half (including intermission), it's the perfect length for young children. The play is recommended for ages
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One of the most popular local videos of last year was "Memory Lane" by GoodHoodMoney Entertainment. GoodHoodMoney consists of Big Dre, Baby Weed, C-Dubb and Cannonz. YouTube "Memory Lane" for some true authentic Tacoma street culture, and hit up reverbnation.com/goodhoodmoney to hear 25 free GoodHoodMoney songs, with features from Tommy
Features
THING: Biscotti From: The Art of Crunch Biscotti Made by: Ronda Hamlin Since: 2000 Right here in: Tacoma I'm not: Kidding When I say: Yum! This stuff: Is delicious By day, Ronda Hamlin beautifies faces by means of cosmetics. With powder brush in hand, a smile on her face and with experience in mind, Hamlin brings home a
Food Matters
CORINA BAKERY MOVES Corina Bakery has moved into a bigger space down the street next to The Grand Cinema at 602 S. Fawcett. BEER TASTING Understanding and tasting styles of beer with Doug Tiede, Great American Beer Festival award-winning brewer every Saturday in February from 1-2:30 p.m. at Morso (9014 Peacock Hill Ave.,
Food Matters
Family owned and operated, The Boxcar Grill at Freighthouse Square opened in January. An all-American "blue-plate" breakfast, lunch and dinner menu is offered in a very casual diner environment - though the bright garden green and jet black make for an unusual color scheme not often associated with dining. The large
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BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney Lake. Wednesday Night Blues Jam. All Ages. 7-11 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Pints & Quarts Pub Olympia - Westside. Bingo. Win prizes. 8:30 pm. NC. Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedy Open Mic Night. 7:30 pm.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Tugboat Annies Olympia - Westside. Open Mic Night. 9 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Rafael Tranquilino Band rockin' blues. 8:30 pm. NC. Summit Pub Puyallup. Tim Hall & The Band Real Times. 7:30 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Westgate Bar and
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BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway. Blues Monday. 7 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown. Nolan Garrett & NGT. 8 pm. COMEDY/GAMES Willoughby's Restaurant and Lounge Yelm. Bar Bingo. 7 pm. NC. Harmon Tap Room Tacoma - Stadium District. Tap Room Trivia. $50 cash prize for the winner of each round. 6-8
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Northern Pacific Coffee Co. Tacoma - Parkland. Jeriactric Jazz. All Ages. 11 am-1 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Blues Jam. Hosted by Tim Hall. 8 pm. City Hall Saloon and Eatery Enumclaw. Rockin' Blues Jam Session. Hosted by Max Renshaw. 6 pm. Uncle Sam's American Bar & Grill Spanaway.
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Dave Randel. All Ages. 8 pm. Cork! A Wine Bar Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Kurt Lindsay & Dave Hannon. 8 pm. BLUES Red Wind Casino Yelm. The Randy Linder Band. 8:30 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Mike MacRae. 8 & 10:30 pm. $15. Stonegate Pizza Tacoma
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Spar Cafe Olympia. Strangled Darlings. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Stonegate Pizza Tacoma - South. Jerry Miller. 9 pm. Harbor Greens/Forza Wine Bar Gig Harbor. Matt Brown. 7 pm. Red Wind Casino Yelm. The Randy Linder Band. 8:30 pm. NC. COMEDY/GAMES Tacoma Comedy Club Tacoma - Downtown. Comedian Mike MacRae. 8 & 10:30 pm. $15. Big Whisky Saloon
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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 Blues Attitude. 8 pm. Eagle's Hall Olympia - Downtown. OlyBlues Dance Night. Third floor, no partner necessary. All Ages. 9 pm. $5. City Hall Saloon
Guides
The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2012 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best Shoe Store: Yolli Shoes Best Record Store: Rainy Day Records Best Grocery Store: Olympia Food Co-op (Eastside and Westside) Best Tattoo Shop: Lit Fuse Best Hair Salon: