STEVE DUNKELBERGER: BENEFIT GATHERING AT THE SWISS>>>

As some in the arts community already know, Johanna Gardner recently vacationed unexpectedly at Tacoma General's Intensive Care Unit, courtesy of a neck injury.

This tattooed artsy chick with a plucky spirit now has some medical bills to pay and few options to cover those bills since she can't return to work. A benefit party is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Swiss. Pass the word and then pass the hat.

[Hosted by: Ocean Grooves, 8 p.m. Aug. 13, The Swiss,1904 S Jefferson St.
Tacoma.]