CIRCLE FEB. 17 ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW >>>

As you've probably heard, the Weekly Volcano will proudly publish its Best of Olympia 2011 issue on Feb. 17 - a little over a month from now, for those playing at home in eager anticipation.

Best of Olympia reader voting is now open - please go here and let your voice be heard.

But even more exciting, the details of the Volcano's Best of Olympia party at The Brotherhood Lounge on Feb. 17 have just been announced. With an award ceremony preceding the musical action, Oly stalwarts Dirty Birds, Western Hymn, Morgan & the Organ Donors and DJ James will get things revved up starting at 9 p.m. We'll even be handing out free Old School Pizza.

Talk about awesome. See you there!

And remember, vote for the Best of Olympia now!

The Volcano's Best of Olympia 2011 issue is sponsored by the Washington Center for the Performing Arts

GET YOUR VOTE ON NOW! >>>

OK, we were going to wait until it was officially 2011, but the excitement is just plain killing us. Plus, there's that big-ass banner ad running on the top of our site - which kind of gives it away.

Voting for the Weekly Volcano's Best of Olympia 2011 issue is now open. Best coffee shop, best bar, best bartender, best beard -- it's all there for you to weigh in on now (except for the beard category, which we TOTALLY should have included).

Note: The Best of Olympia will encompass all of Thurston County ... yes, Lacey, we're talking to you. And don't get your panties in a bunch, Tumwater, we didn't forget you either.

Go to bestofolympia2011.com right now to cast your vote. You could win a $200 gift card to the Ramblin Restaurant Group and a free night's stay in a Phoenix Inn suite just for voting. Voting ends Jan. 31.

And look for the Volcano's Best of Olympia issue to hit streets Feb. 17.

Oh, and Happy New Year!

That is all. Go back to getting wasted.

The Best of Olympia 2011 is sponsored by the awesome The Washington Center for the Performing Arts.