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It's autumn in the South Sound, which means it's time to warm up with some stick-to-your-ribs good comfort food. So gather around as the Weekly Volcano's food critics break down the best places to conjure up a comfy meal in the South Sound. Flat-Iron Steak JW RESTAURANTAfraid of the dreaded over-cooked steak
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I am sad to report I was unable to attend the grand opening of T-town's newest all-ages venture, The Conquering Lion, this past weekend. I've been told it was awesome and hope to make it there soon. Why don't one of you youngins go check it out and email me?
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There's only so much talent can do. Talent abounds in Tacoma Musical Playhouse's production of Little Women. Singing talent in particular. But, well, if there were ever a novel that didn't need to be made into a musical, this would be up there on my list. I'm not a Little Women aficionado, but
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All across the world, but particularly in the Pacific Northwest - and especially in Tacoma - the influence is still felt. The impact of certain bands called the Sonics, the Wailers, the Ventures and others still reverberates. These were groundbreaking bands in the late '50s and early '60s that helped
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TALLEST TREE >>> Friday, Oct 7 Tallest Tree has been steadily establishing itself as an accomplished indie rock band in these parts since 2009. Taking cues from more math-leaning acts like Built to Spill, as well as the angular freakouts of Modest Mouse and indie touchstones like Death Cab for Cutie, Tallest
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Olympia's Arts Walk happens twice a year, but the fall edition has always been the little sister, bundled up and toting her umbrella, not as glamorous as spring's costumed, sandaled walk.This time around, though, the autumn version of Arts Walk has grown to two days. Waterproof gear is still a
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Olympia theater companies aren't competing with each other (even last weekend, when three different shows opened downtown), they're competing with television. If you're a producer who plans to charge money for tickets to a musical, then it needs to be better
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It's officially fall and the summer is over. A new season and new music await us. One of the hottest artists this past summer was Leezy Soprano. It looks like fall will be no different. He's hitting it hard with two new videos in September alone! Go to YouTube and
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Last I checked Dictionary.com, a vampire was defined as a preternatural being who sucks the blood of humans or animals, and that's a scary concept for youngsters. Luckily, James and Deborah Howe's kid-lit Bunnicula is nothing of the kind. Rather, he's a nocturnal rabbit with teleportation
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Last I checked Dictionary.com, a vampire was defined as a preternatural being who sucks the blood of humans or animals, and that's a scary concept for youngsters. Luckily, James and Deborah Howe's kid-lit Bunnicula is nothing of the kind. Rather, he's a nocturnal rabbit with teleportation powers who prefers to
Food Matters
INFORMAL FALL DINNER PARTY FOR FRIENDS The Bayview School of Cooking (516 W. Fourth Ave., Olympia) teaches a free class on how to make a quick and stress-free party for your friends from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. OLD-FASHIONED CLAM BOIL Salty's at Redondo Beach (28201 Redondo Beach Dr. S.,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Hannah's Bar & Grille Olympia - Downtown. Open Mic. 9 pm. NC. A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist and Cafe Latte Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. Spanaway Bay, featuring Carol & Kent. All Ages. 7 pm. BLUES Charlie's Sports Bar and Grill Olympia - Downtown. Blues Jam with Blues Attitude. 9 pm. NC. Midtown Grill Bonney
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC O'Blarney's Irish Pub Olympia - Eastside. Irish Sessions. Live traditional Irish music. 7:30 pm. NC. Olympic Club Hotel and Theater Lewis County. Mark Alan. All Ages. 7 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
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Onward, etc. - a collaboration of rowdy americana/folk/rock musicians. All Ages. 6 pm. NC. The Swiss Tacoma - Downtown Tacoma. Tacoma Film Festival acoustic celebration for the film “A Perfect Life” featuring China Davis, Joe Rosati and Heidi Vladyka. 8 pm. NC. BLUES Uncle Sam's American Bar
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Jazzbones Tacoma - Sixth Avenue. An Acoustic Conversation, with Doxology Unplugged, Sevens Revenge, Gina Belliveau, Heidi Vladyka. All Ages. 7 pm. $5. 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
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Matrix Coffee House Lewis County. Dave Randel, Kristen Ford, Kara Kulpa, The Brothers Jim. All Ages. 8 pm. $8. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. E. Pruitt. All Ages. 8 pm. Theatre on the Square Tacoma - Downtown. Kids Concerts, featuring Trains & Tunes In The New World. All Ages. 10 am. NC. Gig
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Red Bicycle Bistro and Sushi Bar Vashon. First Friday Art Walk, featuring Daryl & Renee Redeker. All Ages. 8:30 pm. NC. Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Gina Belliveau, Jeff Ross, Andrew & Jesse Hill. All Ages. 6 pm. Blue Heron Arts Center Vashon. Vashon Chamber Music Series, featuring Stephen Bryant, Douglas Davis,
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ACOUSTIC/FOLK/CELTIC Mandolin Cafe Tacoma - Central. Andrew Norsworthy. All Ages. 6 pm. Olympia Farmers Market Olympia - Downtown. Blair Lundsedt. All Ages. 11 am. NC. Liquid Soul Coffee Roy. Open Mic. Hosted by David Wayne. All Ages. 7 pm. NC. BLUES Dawson's Bar and Grill Tacoma - South. Billy Shew Band Open Jam Session. 8
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I suppose one of the defining traits of legendary talent is that it cannot be reproduced. Thousands of doughy Elvis impersonators later, there's still just one King, and Beatlemania remains a mere echo of the Fab Four. Likewise, there has only ever been, and can only ever be, one Virgina
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AdessoWhere: 109 Legion Ave SW, Olympia, 360.705.2529Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,Tuesday- Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Sat 5-10 p.m.Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and continental dishes of seafood, pasta, pizza, salads, sandwiches and appetizers.Scene: Casual dining with a somewhat Italian vibe. Furniture layout is uncrowded and decent for semi-intimate dining. Family-friendly,