News Front
There is a chain of understanding between Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the neighboring communities. One of the most important links in that chain is Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commanding general, 7th Infantry Division. "As the Army transitions from its mission in Afghanistan, it is important to maintain and build the
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"Sitting for History: Exploring Self-Identity Through Portraiture" is an exhibition of more than 60 paintings, drawings and photographs by artists such as Pierre August Renoir, Chuck Close, George Luks, Mary Randlett, Gilbert Stuart and Andrew Wyeth, plus some sculpture and jewelry. It is an intriguing show juxtaposing historical paintings and ultra-modern
News Front
When Col. Charles Hodges Jr. became the commander of Joint Base Lewis-McChord 14 months ago, he put together his must-do priority list. His top priority was what he calls "customer service," or meeting the needs of the soldiers' families. "Our service members and families have sacrificed a heck of a lot since
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The South Sound has its share of geeks. We should know. Our office D&D room is full of them. Heck fire - we every post a weekly Nerd Alert on our blog. When local book geeks aren't tinkering with gizmos that can scan books at 2,000 pages an hour, they're
Style
The behemoth cranes that grace our skyline are found in the Port of Tacoma. This area is largely comprised of gritty industrial warehouse sites with Mack trucks whizzing by. Naturally, in the heart of it all is the port itself. Cargo containers and large cranes mark the presence of one
Family
All children carry with them parts of their parents. This usually comes in the form of DNA and, for good or bad, a genetic inheritance. For Kamrin Cramer, however, it comes quite literally: he carries inside of him one of his mother's kidneys. The 13-year-old Joint Base Lewis-McChord boy received the
Heroes & Awards
The word "hero" is bandied about a lot lately, and often rightly so. Servicemembers returning from war are heroes, and wounded warriors are heroes for persevering in the face of adversity. November is National American Indian Heritage Month, and a perfect time to pay tribute to a group of often-overlooked American
Features
Walking past rosemary bushes, lavender plants, and a plenty used bike rack up to a wooden screen door and into the warmth of San Francisco Street Bakery is something Olympians have been doing for 25 years. But, for the past year, there is something new to experience at the bakery -
Critics' Picks
[POP-SYNTH] + SAT, NOV 16 A hip coffeehouse and a young, bright singer/songwriter/pianist from the Bay Area? Sounds perfect for a November evening. Debbie Neigher is on tour to promote her sophomore album, Unravel, a joint effort by talent that has worked on The Mountain Goats, Rogue Wave and Death Cab
Music
I've listened to all sorts of music over the years, both for the purposes of writing for the Weekly Volcano, and on my own time. What I've discovered about myself, through years of dipping my toes into all sorts of genres, is that my ears can tune themselves to any
Music
"I was on a ship, in Croatia," says Stephanie Anne Johnson, "and I checked my email and saw a message that said, ‘Hi, my name is Dylan and I'm a producer for The Voice. We'd like you to come on the show.'" In the weeks leading up to local singer-songwriter Stephanie
Featured Events
Why should outdoor holiday ice-skating be reserved for Rockefeller Center and backwoods ponds in the Midwest? The Franciscan Health Systems with a major contribution from the Tacoma Art Museum and many others sponsors, including the Weekly Volcano, have joined forces again to bring skating to the most unlikeliest of places:
Recreation
As a football coach at West Point, Charlie Blake has been on the game's biggest stage. As a soldier, he understands the importance of the annual Army-Navy game. "It's THE game," Blake said. "It's the game you point to all season. This is it." For three years in the 1980s, Blake was the
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Erin Guinup knows her way around a concert stage. After earning her degree in vocal performance and music education from the University of Puget Sound, she went on to perform some of the best-loved roles in musical theater. She's directed, taught, conducted and acted her way around the entire region,
Show And Tell
If someone asked me to list some of Richard Nixon's good qualities, after an hour or so of silent pondering and thoughtful chin stroking, I'd still probably have nothing. It's not that there weren't any positive aspects to the Nixon presidency; it's just that I can't think of anything that
Archives
A significant part of my childhood consisted of sitting with my family in front of a large, wood-enshrined television watching shows like “I Dream of Jeannie” and “Get Smart” while eating TV dinners on TV trays and drinking Grape Nehi. As I sat on the yellow shag carpet of my
Concert Alert
We list major concerts going on sale this weekend, as well as national touring acts performing in the Puget Sound this week and down the road. SECRET TICKET CODE TM
Food Matters
EVENING IN HUNGARY Paprika Cafe and Catering (301 Fourth Ave. E., Olympia) hosts an Evening in Hungary 5-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. This event offers a four-course dinner highlighting traditional Hungarian cuisine for $29.99. Attendance is by reservation only at 360.915.8956. Come hungry. BAKE SALE Saint Helen's Ave Mercantile (753 Saint Helens Ave.,
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Perhaps Aan's best quality is that they hit you with big impressions right off the bat. My first exposure to them, "Mystery Life," bursts out of the gates with such impact that it's hard not to take notice. That the song never, ever lets up, is positively intoxicating. Pounding drums
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The kind of light psychedelic pop created by Fruit Juice is eminently invigorating in its giddy goofiness. With their glammy energy and commitment to sunny, falsetto harmonies, Fruit Juice at times resembles Of Montreal. Smack in the middle of a brightly poppy journey, an underwater spoken word interlude busts in
