MONDAY, AUG. 23, 2010 >>>
1. PDX band Symmetry/Symmetry's splashy, melodramatic rock seamlessly incorporates electronic elements (including a keenly-employed vocoder), and their songs are impeccably structured, often with crescendos leading to grandiose climaxes worthy of MTV-approved biggies like Muse. It makes complete sense that Uram and Jones have a background in audio production and engineering (pulling shifts at Salem's Marigold Studios), because their stuff sounds polished as hell. Comparisons to Radiohead, U2 and Air producer Nigel Godrich are easy to make, and completely warranted. Check them out at 10 p.m. at The New Frontier Lounge.
2. The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation's Foundation of Art Award, 2008-2010 exhibition features works by the 25 nominees and winners of the Foundation of Art Award. Works range from painting, sculpture, and prints to video, jewelry, and embroidery, among other techniques. The show is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kittredge Gallery.
3. Ethan J Perry and Connor Garvey perform an all-ages 7 p.m. show at The Mandolin Café.
4. The Jerry Miller Band performs at 8 p.m. inside The Swiss.
5. Rockaraoke - karaoke with live band - hits the Jazzbones' stage at 9 p.m.