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There was a time when, for fans of indie music, the genre of dance went underground. For the late ‘80s and into the ‘90s, dancing became persona non grata at most aboveground indie shows, due to the massive influx of irony and detachment. It's hard to pin down exactly when
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[FUNK JAM] + THURS, APRIL 2 Award-winning Olympia-based funk rock band Brown Edition wants you to join their band. Hold on - don't get your hopes up. The band, led by the charismatic Miguel Pineda, will host a jam session inviting all to join them on stage Thursday night at the
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Award-winning Olympia-based funk rock band The Brown Edition wants you to join their band. Hold on - don't get your hopes up. The band, led by the charismatic Miguel Pineda, will host a jam session inviting all to join them on stage Thursday night at the Rhythm and Rye venue
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BEST SWAN SONGThe HystericsSadly Hysterics, who have managed to make my personal best of list in numerous ways over the past few years have stopped performing. But before they did they pulled off one mighty swan song of a show at Olympia's Northern this past October. Though the band would
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2015 Readers' Poll. You are the best. BEST BAND: Full Moon Radio BEST NEW BAND: Hot Cops BEST SUPERGROUP: Survival Knife BEST INDIE ROCK BAND: Full Moon Radio BEST METAL BAND: Christian Mistress BEST PUNK BAND:
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BEST ONRAMP Olympia Audition League Are you a singer, actor, dancer or singer-actor-dancer who's wondering how to break into Olympia's thriving (though admittedly cliquey) theater scene? Perhaps you're a new arrival, or you may have just graduated from high school or college - in which case, no one off-campus is hip to
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2015 Readers' Poll. You are the best. BEST LOCAL FILMMAKER: Red Williamson BEST MOVIE THEATER: Capitol Theater MOST CREATIVE PERSON: Lauren O'Neill BEST THEATER COMPANY: Harlequin Productions BEST DANCE COMPANY: TUSH! Burlesque BEST PERFORMANCE SPACE: The
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BEST MULTICULTURAL TACO Quality Burrito We don't have to tell you about Quality Burrito, readers. You've voted it the best restaurant in Olympia more than once. (Don't you like upscale restaurants?) But if you go there and always order what you've always ordered, you might be missing out. QB doesn't just have
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2015 Readers' Poll. You are the best. BEST RESTAURANT: Dillingers Cocktails and Kitchen BEST FARM-TO-TABLE RESTAURANT: New Moon Café BEST RESTAURANT SERVER: Jessica Nicoletti BEST BARTENDER: Sherilyn Lightner BEST HAPPY HOUR: The Brotherhood Lounge BEST CRAB
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BEST MOMENT OF INDULGENCE Cobb's peanut butter cups Do you remember these really old commercials for York Peppermint Patties, where a lady puts one in her mouth and then begins sighing and oohing and ahhing? Or the ones where a frazzled mom would jump into the bath with a cry of "Calgon,
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2015 Readers' Poll. You are the best. BEST SHOE STORE: Hot Toddy BEST RECORD STORE: Rainy Day Records BEST GROCERY STORE: Spud's Produce Market BEST TATTOO SHOP: Lit Fuse Tattoo BEST HAIR SALON: Jamie Lee
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BEST THING EVER FOR OLD QUEERS SAGE Life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender elders can be hell. While celebrating equal marriage rights and the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, older gays are being forced back in the closet again. They face loss of benefits because they were not able to
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2014 Readers' Poll. You are the best. BEST POLITICIAN: Denny Heck BEST POLITICIAN YOU LOVE TO HATE: Gov. Jay Inslee BEST THURSTON COUNTY NONPROFIT: GRUB BEST LOCAL HERO: Sharon Holley BEST THURSTON COUNTY WEBSITE: Thurston
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Eighty-two years ago, America's short-lived flirtation with a ban on alcohol came to an end. With no Prohibition, gone was the thrill of secret passwords, false storefronts and a bit of lawlessness. But in the last year, Olympia has enjoyed a harkening back to those days of excess - Dillingers
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Matter Gallery in Olympia is closing at the end of the month - at least in their present location. The owners of this artist-run gallery say they are looking into options for reopening in another location, but at least for the foreseeable near future they are history. And what a history. Jo
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The Weekly Volcano's 2015 Best of Olympia issue could feels a bit like "The Mr. Clean" edition. The 3-year-old Downtown Project has launched the walking patrol program to increase police presence, approved drug-free zones, added an Alcohol Impact Area to reduce public intoxication and drug-related crime; Downtown Ambassadors walk the
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As Christmas approaches I get to offer, with considerable delight, my picks for the best of Olympia theater. This was a banner year, with something for everyone and more than enough deserving candidates for each of the five categories. Those exceptional nominees who made a difficult cut have been listed
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This isn't just a story about Olympia restaurants: It's also a self-guided walking tour of Capitol Way, Olympia's answer to Main Street. The stretch from where the road begins at the Olympia Farmers Market south to the State Capital Museum on 21st Avenue is a great walk to take to get
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If you're looking for some funk, jazz, soul, reggae, roots and foundational hip-hop to pair with your drink, you gottsta check out the award-winning DJ Slimrock's throwback night at The BroHo. Every third Thursday, Slimrock showcases the gems he's dug out of crates. You see, Slimrock
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If you're looking for some funk, jazz, soul, reggae, roots and foundational hip-hop to pair with your drink, you gottsta check out the award-winning DJ Slimrock's throwback night at The BroHo. Every third Thursday, Slimrock showcases the gems he's dug out of crates. You see, Slimrock is constantly scouring through