SATURDAY, FEB. 9 2013 >>>
1. As a songwriter, Allan Boothe has always had a vulnerability about him. As a performer, he more frequently comes across as a bundle of nerves than a rock star. On record, he has a way of revealing so much of himself in such a melancholy way - even as he's surrounded by sunny, chugging guitars and bright percussion. He's a reluctant singer, an unlikely frontman, with an unmistakable sound. Even though his band, Humble Cub, has a new album that was mastered in LA by someone who most recently worked with No Doubt (among other big name pop acts), Allan Boothe will always quintessentially, idiosyncratically, be like Allan Boothe. Humble Cub will perform a free all-ages show from 3-4 p.m. at Rocket Records in Tacoma. Read Rev. Adam McKinney's review of Humble Cub's album Telegram From Your Future Life in the Weekly Volcano's Music section.
2. The city of Lacey has just climbed a few notches on the coolness ladder, bringing in downtown Olympia's cupcake queen, Cecilia Mikler and her successful business, Bonjour Cupcakes (730 Sleater-Kinney Road, Lacey). Bonjour will have a grand-opening celebration at 10:30 a.m. The Oly Rollers derby girls will be in the cupcake house helping with giveaways such as Bonjour cupcakes, T-shirts and derby bout tickets. The Thurston County Chamber will also perform an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Read Nikki McCoy's full story on Bonjour Cupcakes on the Weekly Volcano's blog Spew.
3. The equation is simple. Tacoma is for Lovers is a community group dedicated to presenting artists craft fairs to promote and appreciate our awesome local artists. King's Books is an awesome local bookstore that loves to host local arts events. Together, they will combine their artsy prowess to produce the Artist Craft Fair this weekend. The fair will feature arts and crafts spanning from jewelry to letterpress prints and beyond from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
4. Chocolate and wine are matrimony of sheer delicious bliss. From noon to 5 p.m. Medicine Creek Winery (947 Old Pacific Hwy., Olympia) will host its 5th annual Chocolate & Wine Festival. The Ben Potter Band will provide the tunes as you nibble and sip your way through goodness. For ticket details, go to medicinecreekwinery.com.
5. With an activity-focused afternoon, and a music and entertainment packed night, Love Our Local Fest has something for everyone. LOL kicks off at 1 p.m. with a free festival. From 1-6 p.m. at the Olympia Ballroom, expect live acoustic music, laughter yoga, children's activities, (including balloon drop), classical Indian music of Rag Dharma, Sean Gaskell's West African kora music, Flamenco dancing and local art, crafts and vendors. Then, 7 p.m. to midnight - with a $12-$25 sliding scale cover - party-goers will experience a transformed space that includes a professional light show, dancing, trapeze, swing and aerial art, a live auction to support the free summer festival and a full bar. Live music includes the fun dance band Erev Rav Klezmer Orchestra. Vendors can choose to stay open during this time as well. Read Nikki McCoy's full feature on Love Our Local Fest Saturday, Feb. 9 in the Weekly Volcano's Arts section.
LINK: Saturday, Feb. 9 arts and entertainment events in the greater Tacoma and Olympia area
