SUNDAY, SEPT. 11, 2011 >>>

1. Sept. 11, 2001, a day of inconceivable tragedy, will always be a date seared into the memories of Americans. Today marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks, and the South Sound remembers those who lost their lives and honor those who serve and protect us every day with many events. The Weekly Volcano has listed a few here.

2. The Tacoma Public Library Main Branch in downtown Tacoma celebrates the opening of the Murray and Rosa Morgan Room at 2 p.m.  The room is home to Murray Morgan's personal research library - a comprehensive and unrivalled collection of written material on the South Sound.

3. At 2 p.m. inside King's Books in Tacoma, author Karla Stover and teacher Frances Snyder will delve into the ins and outs of poison, from ancient Greece to Agatha Christie. According to hype, " Discover the unexpected as this presentation explores nature's most poisonous plants and compounds, and how they have been used for thousands of years, both in fact and fiction."

4. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a Tony award-winning musical, will hit the Tacoma Little Theatre stage at 2 p.m. Billed as, "tender and sardonic," not to mention "hilarious," and irreverent," The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, directed by Suzy Willhoft, should be totally excellent. Excellent: e-x-c-e-l-l-e-n-t. Excellent. To read Joe Izenman's review of the show, click here.

5. A Special Blues Vespers benefit will be held at 5 p.m. inside Tacoma's Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Entitled "Building Hope," the benefit will feature music by Bill Sims Jr., Mark LaVoie, and Adam Levy along with Rod Cook & Toast. All proceeds from the Building Hope benefit will go toward the Habitat for Humanity International build in Guatemala.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound

LINK: Live music tonight