
Goldfinch's goal for its time at this studio is not just to record, but also to hone new material.
Best Breakfast in the South Sound?
In March, the Weekly Volcano will host the South Sound Tournament of Breakfast. First, we you...
Current trends in South Sound dining and drinking
What trends in dining are Tacoma and Olympia restaurant owners seeing?
"Gold we have Spun from Straw!" at Olympia’s Washington Center for the Performing Arts
The place is full of art. Really big art.

Feb
9th
Tonight: Ramones and the Reverend
you know you want to slam a few brewskies, climb on a stage and belt out something - hell, anything - by the Ramones.
Feb
9th
The lowdown on what's up this weekend, with info on "Enron" at SPSCC, the Arts Olympia Show & Sale, "The Vagina Monologues" at Evergreen, the Tahoma Audubon Society, Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill, Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma plus more ...
Feb
9th
Oly Music Awards kicks off with a pre-show Friday night
The Oly Music Awards will run three days, kicking off Thursday, May 3 with a solo performer showcase, followed by a live band showcase Friday and an awards ceremony Saturday.
Feb
9th
This week's Volcano arts section includes a feature Tacoma band Goldfinch teaming with Spaceworks Tacoma, a review of Olympia Family Theater's The Phantom Tollbooth and words on the big art show at Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
Feb
9th
This week the Volcano music section looks at the Variety Hour's new record, Tacoma hip-hopper Logics, Daniel Blue's return to the 253 and much more.
Cup Check
Patriots' Rob Gronkowski dances (shirtless) to his own beat
Off the field, Rob Gronkowski has shown a propensity for clueless behavior and jaw-dropping stupidity.
Person, Place or Thing
Mom's Buttery Soft Toffee secret is out
Mom's Buttery Soft Toffee batches are hand-stirred, hand-cut and hand-packed into one-pound jars.
Restaurant Reviews
Sensational steaks at Ricardo's Restaurant in Lacey
Steak lovers will find Ricardo's to be at least on par with Seattle's best steak houses. We think it surpasses them.
Columns
WHAT'S THE WORD?: Abom the Kid - Rookie of the Year
Abom the Kid dropped four mixtapes last year, each one more buzz-worthy than the previous.
Food Matters
FEEDBAG: Beer class, DeLille Cellars tasting, cocktail class and more ...
Nibblets of information on all things food and drink in the South Sound
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The BEST biscuits and Gravy in the STATE is at The Boxcar Grill. They are located where the old Whistle Stop used to be. AWESOME, AWESOME...
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A very diverse group of artists with talents in many styles. Pieces sell quickly so get there early!
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Can't wait to see you dudes on Friday! Not only for the kick ass original music, but I believe I owe Lomax a beer.
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