DO YOU KNOW YOUR TACOMA HISTORY ... AND LOVE FOOD? >>

Foodcaching is a new smart phone app alerting customers of awesome food deals at 15 restaurants in the greater Tacoma area. You may download the app for free on your iPhone and Android here.

The Weekly Volcano teamed up with Foodcaching for the True Tacoman game. For the last two months on Spew, we posted Tacoma history trivia provided by the Washington State History Museum. If you knew the answer, you ran to one of the 15 participating restaurants, came clean with answer and received points on your Foodcaching app, which you downloaded free here.

The person with the most points by Dec. 31, 2011 will be crowned the True Tacoman and be flooded with various food prizes.

We have hundreds of folks tally up the scores and will announce the winner soon.

Friday's True Tacoman trivia answer

Before we announce the winner of the True Tacoman game, we must come clean with the answer to the final question of the game, which we posted Friday. We asked:

Annie and Fanny are:

• A) A double drink served at the Tacoma Hotel in the 1940s;
• B) Two statues at the north end of Wright Park named for Annie Wright and Fannie Paddock;
• C) Nicknames of the wives of Chief Marcelles Spot.

You spent the last days of the game telling the restaurants listed below Annie and Fanny are the two statues at the north end of Wright Park named after Annie Wright and Fannie Paddock – and, thereby you scored points on the Foodcaching app.

Stay tuned for the announcement of the True Tacoman champion.

Oh, you can download the free app here.

Participating restaurants

• 1022 South, 1022 South J St., Tacoma, 253.627.8588, Facebook
• Capers Cafe & Take Home, 2602 N. Proctor St., Tacoma, 253.761.4444, Facebook
• Dirty Oscar's Annex, 2309 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.572.0588, Facebook
• Dorky's Arcade, 754 Pacfic Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.4156, Facebook
• Harmon Brewery & Eatery, 1938 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.383.2739, Facebook
• Harmon Tap Room, 204 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.2725, Facebook
• The Hub, 203 Tacoma Ave. S., Tacoma, 253.683.4606, Facebook
• Massimo Italian Bar & Grill, 4020 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, 253.503.1902, Facebook
• Marrow Kitchen & Bar, 2717 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.267.5299, Facebook
• Over The Moon Cafe, 709 Court C/Opera Alley, Tacoma, 253.284.3722, Facebook
• Pacific Grill, 1502 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.627.3535, Facebook
• The Social Bar & Grill, 1715 Dock St., Tacoma, 253.301.3835, Facebook
• STINK Cheese & Meat, 628 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.426.1347, Facebook
• Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe, 3529 McKinley Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.1502, Facebook
• TWOKOI Japanese Restaurant, 1552 Commerce St., Tacoma, 253.274.8999, Facebook

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4, 2012 >>>

1. Cold Fusion, the second installation of a two-part exhibition series exploring contemporary artwork in a group show - featuring artists Todd Clark, Judy Hintz Cox, Jeff G. Mitchell and Scott Morgan - is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the B2 Fine Art Gallery in Tacoma's Triangle District. Read Weekly Volcano art critic Alec Clayton's review of the show here.

2. You can stop calling owners Bob and Jack at The Swiss. It worked. Wednesday nights "6 Wings, 6 Beers, $6 Bucks" is back on, beginning at 4 p.m.

3. Lakewood Pub and Grill has taken the bar term "meat market" literally with a meat raffle every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., when patrons drop $10 for 15 tickets to win premium cuts courtesy of Stewart's Meat Market ... or a $25 gas card. Choice wins include stacks of deli cut bacon and steaks, although the jerky packs are bonus. See the meat here.

4. The Red Room all-ages venue is just rocking it. It's the busiest joint in town with what seems to be a show every night. At 6 p.m. Placeholder, Four Minute Mile and Rookie Town bring it.

5. The Harmon Tap Room hosts an open jam from 7-9 p.m. featuring Chris Hyde and Kim Archer calling the shots. Shots? Yes this Stadium District brewpub can help you with that.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound

LINK: Nightlife It List

LINK: This week's freebies

WHAT WE HAVE FOUND TODAY >>>

Mount Rainier Park: It will likely open Saturday to allow workers to grieve the death of ranger Margaret Anderson. (News Tribune)

Fife Police Lt. Doug Burrus: Messed up again. (News Tribune)

Anderson Island: Out with the Christians, in with the chum. (News Tribune)

Drama In Iowa: Narrow loss a big win for Santorum. (CNN)

Yahoo Stays Alive: Brings in PayPal president Scott Thompson to run it. (CNN)

Meisterjintao Jintaomeister: There will be no entertainment on the TV. (BBC)

Arcade Fire and Decemberists: Part of the Hunger Games soundtrack. (MTV)

Weird: Axe body spray is trying to create a graphic novel. (Adrants)

Science Fiction Movies: 70 of them are coming our way this year. (io9)

Comic Book Men Preview: AMC's new show about Kevin Smith's comic book store. (Television Blend)

Amy Winehouse: Patti Smith wrote a song about her. (NME)

Get Smarter: 31 ways. (The Daily Beast)

FUTURE THINGS ARE COMING >>>

What's better than sitting back in Olympia's iconic Capitol Theater at the stroke of midnight and vegging out to the Cohen Bros' cult-classic The Big Lebowski?

Try beer and wine in the mezzanine, yo!

Enjoy all of the above Friday, or a week from now on Friday, Jan. 13. (The Big Lebowski will also screen at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, though beer and wine will not be offered on this date.)

Each screening will drive home just how much that rug tied the room together.

[Capitol Theater, Friday, Jan. 6 and 13, midnight, also Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m., 206 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia, 360. 754.6670]

2012 TACOMA FILM FESTIVAL DEADLINES >>>

Hey filmmakers, The Grand Cinema wants you (yes, you!) to submit a film for their 2012 Tacoma Film Festival, which will be held in various Tacoma venues Oct. 4-11, 2012. The deadline to submit a film is Tuesday, June 15. If you submit your film earlier, you'll receive discounts off the submission fee.

If you are down with this, visit TacomaFilmFestival.com for details on how to submit, or call them at 253.572.6062 for more information. All entries must be submitted, paid for, and postmarked by June 15.

LINK: See a film today

THURSDAY, JAN. 5, 2012 >>>

1. Think running and drinking don't mix unless there's a K-9 unit involved? Not true. For more than a year the Tacoma Runners - a group of T-town pavement pounders -have gathered at Tacoma watering holes at 6:30 p.m. to jog a 3-mile loop, followed by multiple drinks at the launch point. It's been a smashing success. This week's Thursday Beer Run meets at the Top of Tacoma Bar and Cafe. The fact that's it's also Taco Thursday at the Top is a bonus.

2. Sips and Canvas is like a kids' painting party, but it's for adults and fueled by wine. Kerry Cole will teach a 90 to 120 minute painting class from 4-6 p.m. at her Blue Octopus gallery with wine provided by neighboring Abby's Wine Shop. All supplies included: Your own blank 9 by 12 canvas to take home, brushes, paint and an apron will be provided to use. Call 253.678.4776 to get in.

3. Kim Archer hosts the Tempest Lounge's all-ages open mic from 7-9 p.m.

4. The Young Evils are led by songwriter Troy Nelson and the female voice of Mackenzie Mercer that approaches the act of songwriting almost as a dare: How tight, bright and ebullient can you make each song while still maintaining the certain gobsmacking efficacy that comes with taking in a great pop song?Catch the band with Oh Dear! and Not From Brooklyn at 89 p.m. inside The New Frontier Lounge. To read Rev. Adam McKinney's full article on The Young Evils, click here.

5. Immaculate Flave presents a night of Northwest hip-hop featuring X-Kid, Dougie (Ur Dad), Sinoy Brown with King James and Mr. Twist, Kiing David, City Hall and DJ Slimrock at 9 p.m. inside The Royal Lounge.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound

LINK: Nightlife It List

LINK: This week's freebies

WHAT WE HAVE FOUND TODAY >>>

Gov. Gregoire: She supports same-sex marriage. (The Olympian)

New Puyallup City Council: It has a different agenda. (New Tribune)

Clay Huntington Way: It could be what you take to get to Cheney Stadium. (Tacoma Daily Index)

Final Chapter: Tacoma band Girl Trouble wins lawsuits against Ohio-based Gorilla Productions. (Weekly Volcano)

Iraq: Attackers killed at least 60 Shiites in strikes that renewed fears of sectarian violence. (CNN)

America's Classified X-37B Spaceplane: It's probably pointed at China. (BBC)

Stephen Colbert: How many are there? (The New York Times)

Nooooooo!: The Martha Stewart Show will be axed. (New York Post)

Oh Hell Yes This List Exists: TV's best mullets. (Huffington Post)

It Will Be Knocking On Your Door: New Girl Scout cookie. (Huffington Post)

Slideshow: A day in the life of Conan O'Brien. (Team Coco)

Supercut: Rapper spelling bee. (Slacktory)

A Milestone In Television History

SNAPPED >>>

Tacoma's Boys's small hut in the Kmart parking lot on Sixth Avnue broke down and had to be towed this morning. Stayed tuned for interviews with Tacoma Boys's staff, the tow truck driver and more photos.

THIS WEEK IN MUSIC >>>

The Weekly Volcano never sleeps. It's true ... or very close to true.

We average only a few hours of shut-eye a night, be it because we're compulsive insomniacs who stay up long hours watching Battlestar Galactica, or simply because there's just so much to do.

Included in all this doing? As always, another shining installment of the Weekly Volcano music section.

We wouldn't lie. You better believe we pumped out another stellar Weekly Volcano music section - your every-Thursday chance at the best in local music coverage.

Here's a look at the sonic goodness coming at you in print and online in this week's Volcano ...

FEATURE: DICK DALE RETURNS TO TACOMA

Dick Dale created the surf guitar sound. This is a statement that is irrefutable (a rare commodity in music). As it's been documented and retold, Dick Dale began by playing the drums and then transferred this percussive quality to the electric guitar - the result being the breakneck strumming and picking that has become irrevocably associated with surf guitar. As a style, surf guitar has endured and informed generations of guitarists, from heavy metal to garage rock and every rock-minded station in between.

"I was raised on big band music, and Hank Williams and country music," says Dale. "I never took a lesson. When I play, I play by ear." ... -- Rev. Adam McKinney

HIP-HOP: JAY BARZ & MORE

Also dropping last month was the official video for "Match," from Jay Barz's new project, 420 Experienced. Again, YouTube it. It's a posse-cut featuring Barz, Tacoma's Partners In Crhyme and Humboldt's Potluck. It's a hip-hop, rock, stoner hybrid of a song. One thing's for certain, though: all MCs spit their verses tight and proper. It's got the type of energy and party vibe that most stoner songs miss. ... -- Josh Rizeberg

WE RECOMMEND: CORIN TUCKER BAND

... Stripping her sound bare and rebuilding it in a more mature mold did Tucker quite well. In her new, more muted mode, it's easier to see the innate talent and charm she has. And Sleater-Kinney or no, I think it's a safe bet that Tucker still brings it like hell, live. - Rev. AM

EXTRA CREDIT: GORILLA PRODUCTIONS V. GIRL TROUBLE

Good things come to those who wait.

Or, in Girl Trouble's case, good news has come to those who waited - specifically news that the lawsuit hanging over the band's head in Ohio for almost two years has officially been dismissed. Judge Joan Synenberg ruled Nov. 22 to toss a lawsuit levied against the band by Ohio music promotion company Gorilla Productions, based on a motion filed by Girl Trouble 19 months ago arguing a lack of personal jurisdiction over the band in Ohio.

The motion worked. It just took a while. - Matt Driscoll

PLUS: Better Living Through Music: A Leaf, Roman Holiday, Christian Mistress

PLUS: Concert Alert

PLUS: Comprehensive Live Local Music Listings

PLUS: Hope and Optimism for the New Year

THE LOWDOWN ON WHAT'S UP THIS WEEKEND >>>

WEATHER REPORT

Friday: Cloudy, hi 43, lo 30

Saturday: Cloudy, hi 45, lo 30

Sunday: Chance of sun, hi 52, lo 37

>>> FRIDAY, JAN. 6: INCIDENT AT OGLALA

Head to King's Books in Tacoma Friday night for a free screening of the 1992 film Incident at Oglala, detailing the 1975 shootout on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and narrated by Robert Redford. As many know, the shootout at Pine Ridge led to the conviction of Leonard Peltier, who remains in prison to this day despite the efforts of activists across the nation campaigning for his freed.

• King's Books, 6 p.m., 218 Saint Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.8801

>>> FRIDAY, JAN. 6: THE BIG LEBOWSKI AT MIDNIGHT

What's better than sitting back in Olympia's iconic Capitol Theater at the stroke of midnight and vegging out to the Cohen Bros' cult-classic The Big Lebowski? Try beer and wine in the mezzanine, yo! Enjoy all of the above Friday, or a week from now on Friday, Jan. 13. (The Big Lebowski will also screen at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, though beer and wine will not be offered on this date.) Each screening will drive home just how much that rug tied the room together.

• Capitol Theater, midnight, also Friday, Jan. 13 and Monday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m., 206 Fifth Ave. SW, Olympia, 360. 754.6670

>>> JAN. 6-8: PUYALLUP HOME & GARDEN SHOW

For three days inside the Puyallup Fairground's Showplex, the Puyallup Home and Garden Show will serve up the best in home design, landscaping and decorating. Produced by Trade Shows Northwest, a company that makes its living putting events like this together, according to hype the Puyallup Home and Garden show promises to provide "homeowners with wonderful ideas on enhancing their home´s comfort and functionality, as well as the overall look and appeal of their home." Expect product demonstrations and guys in Janet Jackson headsets slinging vinyl siding. It just might be enough to inspire you to make that kitchen island or storm door a reality.

• Puyallup Fairground's Showplex, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6-Saturday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, $6-$7, Ninth and meridian, Puyallup, 253.874.8711

>>> JANUARY 6-7: THE FURNITURE SERIES

Last year the Tacoma Dance Collective-produced Furniture Series collaborative dance performance captured local hearts and minds with its inventive choreography and artful presentation. This year the Furniture Series is back, promising more of the same, plus new dancers and three new full acts. Under the artistic direction of Robin Jaecklein, and featuring dancers from the Tacoma School of the Arts along with Robin Jennings Jaecklein, Joel Myers, Hannah Crowley, Mary Tuttle, Danny Boulet and Faith Stevens, this year's presentation of the Furniture Series seems destine to reach new heights of awesomeness. All of it, naturally, is set to original music by Jamie Alls, Paul Eliot, Colin Reynolds and Ruth Taylor, and features costume design by Lisa Fruichantie, lighting by Kelly Doran and sets by Jim Jaecklein. Also included this year is the visual arts gallery event Vases, provided by Terri Placentia and Jimmy Gosselin.

• SOTA Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Jan. 7 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $7 students, 1118 Commerce St., Tacoma, brownpapertickets.com

>>> SUNDAY,JAN. 8: BUMP KITCHEN

Bobble Tiki likes to say he put the “bump” in Bump Kitchen — always pointing toward his lap and doing one of those pelvic thrust moves with a wink. Typically, Bobble Tiki does this at Bump Kitchen shows, when trying to lure unsuspecting middle aged women drunk on white wine on to the dance floor. Sometimes it even works. At a Bump Kitchen show, there’s plenty of action like this to be had. Packing the dance floor with a body grabbing, booty shaking mix of groovin’ favorites and bumpin’ originals, Bump Kitchen is, like, the party band for the middle age club scene — a cougar heavy, expensive jeans wearing, tanned and trimmed mob that should never be taken lightly. Experience the magic this Sunday at the Spar in Old Town Tacoma.

• The Spar, 9 p.m., NC, 2121 N. 30th St., Tacoma, 253.627.8215

>>> WHAT SOME OF OUR STAFF MEMBERS ARE UP TO

STEVE DUNKELBERGER Meat Market Photographer
I'll be kicking it with the kiddos this weekend, which will likely mean a Mythbusters marathon on the couch followed by the creation of a Capt. America cake for a birthday party on Saturday for my pa and maybe a movie of some sort tossed in for good measure. There might also be a walk around the Nisqually Delta just to make sure we enjoy the sun... Oh wait, never mind. I'm in Washington.

CHRISTIAN CARVAJAL Theater Critic
I plan to read part of one book and write part of another.

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JENNIFER JOHNSON Food & Lifestyles Writer
Homework.

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JOANN VARNELL Theater Critic
Thankfully, I've got nothing on the agenda this Friday or Saturday. Hopefully I'll be able to finish the skirt I've been working on for the last several months and maybe catch a nap or two. On Sunday I will be at Urban Grace singing with my old band.

REV. ADAM MCKINNEY Music & Film Writer
I don't have any plans for the weekend, but here's a cheap pop: I will be doing my second guest DJ set at the weekly DJ Melodica-helmed musical revue at Magoo's Annex, Micro Mondays. I go by DJ Pocket Square, and there will be live musical stuffness supplied by N. Dybevik and Porch Grapes.

NIKKI TALOTTA Features Writer
Prepping my family for next weekends Family Feud audition! We've got to figure out our outfits and where we're going to stand and what we'd say to the savvy Steve Harvey if we made it on the show...all that good stuff...Go team Talotta!

ALEC CLAYTON Visual Arts Critic/Writer
PFLAG Sunday, no other plans, but I'm sure we'll find something to do.

LINK: More arts and entertainment events in the South Sound