FRIDAY, DEC. 17, 2010 >>>
1. Oly's The Hard Way will celebrate the release of the band's new record, Tell Me When You Can't Breathe, tonight at McCoy's Tavern. The Volcano's Nikki Talotta says it'll be awesome - and we tend to believe her.
2. Handel's Messiah returns to Tacoma via the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra tonight inside the Pantages Theater. With guests like conductor Geoffrey Boers, soprano Denise Lees and the entire Tacoma Symphony Chorus (among others), this seasonal favorite seems sure to hit the mark. A "new slate of soloists" is promised ... only upping the excitement factor.
3. Check out Olympia Family Theater's take on Little Women tonight at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts. It comes recommended.
4. The Viceroy Art Gallery hosts a Rad Santa Party beginning at 8 p.m. featuring live music from The Rotten Wreaths (Dana Turner of Green Apple Quick Step, 3DS&M and John Sackett of The Stinky Pinkys) and music by DJ Johnny Falcon.
5. We don't make this stuff up - we just report it. Here's what they're saying about the Bikini Model Show Tryouts tonight at Gruv Lounge in Tacoma: "What Happens Under the Mistletoe, Stays Under the Mistletoe"! Models wearing glittery bikini's, Showcase Bikini line by Private Designer, with Dj Omar Mashups, photographers and videographers. To be added to the list, Text names to (253) 241-3229."
LINK: Movies open today
LINK: Concert go on sale today