MONDAY, JAN. 10, 2011 >>>
1. Recently-elected Laurie Jinkins will get sworn in at noon today to the State House of Representatives. According to Jinkins' official Facebook page, seating will be extremely limited for the official swearing-in, but you are encouraged to stop by Jinkins' office after 1:30 p.m. to say hello. Representing the 27th Legislative District, Jinkins is our state's first openly lesbian lawmaker.
2. Olympia's Arts Commission will hold a free community roundtable discussion today at the Olympia Timberland Library at 6 p.m. With area artist and arts organizations invited to participate, today's roundtable will focus on peer reviewing. The roundtable discussions are monthly events, going down the second Monday of every month through June.
3. Kim Archer will bust out the tunes tonight at the Harmon Brewery, starting at 8 p.m. Check tonight's complete live music calendar here.
4. Not going to let a Monday stop you from getting down and having a few drinks? Check out the Doug Skoog Band tonight at the Swiss in Tacoma.
5. Hey Chad Fratguy and Sarah Sororitysister, it's time again for Rockaraoke at Jazzbones!