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RON SWARNER: MUSIC AND ART IN WRIGHT PARK PRIMER >>> This Aug. 15, Music and Art in Wright Park 2009, which began in 1993 as Music in the Park, returns to Tacoma â€" showcasing some of the best bands in the area, including Guns & Rossetti, Girl Trouble, Post Stardom
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MICHAEL SWAN: THURSDAY, AUG. 13, 2009 >>> 1. Vicci Martinez performs a free solo acoustic show at Doyle’s Public House from 8-10 p.m. 7 pm. 2. A Room Called Remember plays the Weekly Volcano Music Stage at the Tacoma Farmers Market on Broadway at 11 a.m.3. The opening reception for
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RON SWARNER: MUST SEE FILM OPENS FRIDAY AT THE GRAND >>>“Has he posted it yet?†I asked my film editor Bill White.“Nope,†he quipped. “In fact, he’s not reviewing it this week.â€â€œWhat the hell?†I replied.For whatever reason Roger Ebert is not reviewing Scottish writer-director Armando Iannucci’s big-screen debut, In
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RON SWARNER: MUSIC & ART IN WRIGHT PARK PRIMER >>>This Aug. 15, Music & Art in Wright Park 2009, which began in 1993 as Music in the Park, returns to Tacoma â€" showcasing some of the best bands in the area, including Guns & Rossetti, Girl Trouble, Post Stardom Depression, Broken Oars, The Plastards,
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JENNIFER JOHNSON: TASTE THE FUTURE >>>In June Bates Technical College added a priceless component to the Culinary Arts Program. A first for the school, second-year students have the unique opportunity to serve dining clientele in this live practice restaurant environment and create recipes, menus and gourmet dishes in the school’s
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RON SWARNER: THE RED HOT CELEBRATES TWO YEARS THIS WEEKEND >>> I admit we talk about The Red Hot on Spew more than any South Sound business. Maybe too much. The reason is two-fold. One, owner Chris "Trashcan" Miller promotes the hell out of it. He's a smart business owner.
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WEEKLY VOLCANO: WEDNESDAY MUSIC LINKS DUMP >>>Reviving Brit-pop: Esser rises above his humble, post-punk drummer roots with his debut offering. Word: Maybe it’s more fun to idolize or demonize public figures than to have more complex, mixed feelings about them. NPR Song Of The Day: Camera Obscura’s “Cynical But Sweetâ€The
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NEWS TEAM: GOOD MORNING SOUTH SOUND >>>Death Building: City of Tacoma closes streets next to Luzon Building. Kunista, you're our only hope.Fort Lewis In Afghanistan: Checking in with the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.It's Personal: Obama invokes mother's battles against cancer, insurers.Seriously? Sweden?: Piracy fears as cargo ship vanishes.Snug: Obama
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JAKE DE PAUL: WEDNESDAY FOOD LINKS >>> More Beer For Bonney Lake: Mark Eggen, owns The Rock pizza franchises in South Hill and Lacey, opened Hop Jack’s. Stupid Economy: The trouble with Bon Appetit. Seventh Season Premiere: Dinner: Impossible on the Food Network. See Chef Robert Irvine whip up creative dinners for the Philadelphia’s PennJersey
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MICHAEL SWAN: WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12, 2009 >>> 1. It’s “Hump Day†at The Hub featuring $3 drinks and DJ J-Fresh spinning from 7-10 p.m. without a cover.2. Singer/songwriter Tamara Lewis performs contemporary folk style with country and blues influences at 7 p.m. inside A Rhapsody In Bloom Florist & Café
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RON SWARNER: IT’S RECORD RELEASE DAY >>> Cobra Starship, Hot MessJessie James, Jessie JamesWillie Nelson, Lost HighwayGeorge Strait, TwangThe Rumble Strips, Welcome to the Walk AloneMindy Smith, Stupid Love
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MICHAEL SWAN: IN IPOD THEY TRUST >>> In lower-tech, pre-CDR/iPod days, mix tapes were as convenient as High Fidelity Hallmark cards. The love was in the effort required for someone to sit down and record a tape of songs they think you had to hear or that, sigh, remind them
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MICHAEL SWAN: TODAY'S HAPPY HOUR DISCUSSION TOPIC >>> Today's Happy Hour Suggestion:The Spar2121 N. 30th St., Old Town Tacoma, 253.627.8215Happy Hours: 4-6 p.m. Monday-FridayDrink Specials: pints are 50 to 75 cents offLINK: South Sound happy hours
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RON SWARNER: MUSIC & ART IN WRIGHT PARK PRIMER >>>This Aug. 15, Music & Art in Wright Park 2009, which began in 1993 as Music in the Park, returns to Tacoma â€" showcasing some of the best bands in the area, including Guns & Rossetti, Girl Trouble, Post Stardom Depression, Broken Oars, The Plastards,
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MICHAEL SWAN: NOMINATIONS FOR ARTS AWARDS DUE AUG. 14 >>>Stop practicing your Wiffle Ball swing and do this:The Pierce County Arts Commission invites you to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for recognition at the 22nd Annual Margaret K. Williams Arts Awards. Recipients are honored at an annual reception to be
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MICHAEL SWAN: OIL VULNERABILITY RANKINGS >>>As gas prices rise, consumers face increased threat of oil dependency. The Natural Resources Defense Council's analysis shows state-by-state ranking of oil vulnerability. The average Washington state driver spends 4.43 percent of their income on gasoline, which is low compared to other states.
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BOBBLE TIKI: WHO'S IN? >>> If you are anything like Bobble Tiki, you played Wiffle Ball as a child in the backyard, on campus when you should have been in class, and, if you happen to work at the Weekly Volcano World Headquarters, whenever a sufficient number of deadlines
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WEEKLY VOLCANO: TUESDAY MUSIC LINK DUMP >>>Batshit Crazy: Courtney Love battles The Veronicas over stolen dresses.All The Girls Love Alice In Chains: Elton John guests on new Alice in Chains album.Volcano Baby!: Volcano Choir releases "Island, IS," a song from Bon Iver leader Justin Vernon's new project.Get Over Yourself: Thom
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NEWS TEAM: GOOD MORNING SOUTH SOUND >>>Hasta La VISTA, Baby: Salesman Bill Van Well of Vista Auto Sales was carjacked on a test drive.New Way For Federal Way: Now with more mayor?Canyon Full Of Water: Pierce County is spending more than $1 million to address persistent flooding problems on 90th
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JAKE DE PAUL: TUESDAY FOOD LINKS >>>Sno-Cones For Adults: Toscanos offers shaved ice loaded with booze every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 4 p.m.Want to know more about your food?: 10 sites that will help you eat with more awareness.Drinks On The Cheap: Half-price wine night and Tightwad Tuesday in