Illustration by Ruby Thompson By Ira Zuckerman An eccentric among its peers, Last Word Books is packed on Saturday nights. Most bookstores would give into the bars and clubs on these weekend evenings, but Last Word keeps their doors open for a weekly meeting of the paranoid. A man with […]
Three Magnets Brewing Co. Opens New Brewpub In Downtown Olympia
By Kathryn L. Casterline Beer drinkers, rejoice! There is a new brewpub in downtown Olympia. Cancel your plans to visit the craft breweries in Seattle and Portland and go check out the Three Magnets Brewing Co. as soon as you possibly can. Three Magnets is owned and operated by Evergreen […]
Up & Coming (Nov. 20 – Nov. 26)
Thursday, Nov. 20 Brotherhood Lounge 119 Capitol Way N. 4pm. 21+ Happy hour benefiting Interfaith Works Emergency Overnight Shelter Le Voyeur 404 4th Ave E. 10pm The Mona Reels, Ether Island, Wide Open Le Voyeur 404 4th Ave E. 10pm. 21+ Moment 2 Shine Dance Party Orca Books 509 4th […]
Up & Coming (Nov. 13 – Nov. 19)
Arts & culture events in Olympia from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19. Thursday, Nov. 13 Le Voyeur 404 4th Ave E. 8pm. $5 Drumatic, Lega C Jones, TripleTHR33, Opus Dei, N.O.V.A., Cyrus, Dirtay Northern 414 1/2 Legion Way SE Mirah, Erica Freas Friday, Nov. 14 Le Voyeur 404 4th […]
Obsidian Plans New Music Hub With Classic Values
By Ira Zuckerman In past weeks, the jet black walls across 4th and Jefferson from the Crypt were under the warning sign: “Wet Acid Keep Out.” Over Halloween weekend, a new sign went up: “Obsidian Coming This Fall” in a Gothic font. Formerly, these walls belonged to Jezebel’s Bar and […]
The Northern is Moving Olympia’s All Ages Music Project Finds a New Location
By Blaine Ewig The rumor mill around town has been abuzz with allegations that Olympia’s beloved all-ages, DIY music venue and gallery space, the Northern, will be coming to a close. These rumors are exactly that; rumors. The Northern will not, in fact, be closing. However, many big changes will be […]
A Nerd’s Paradise Gabi’s Olympic Cards and Comics Continues to Expand
By Kathryn L. Casterline Gabi’s Olympic Cards and Comics has been in the Olympia area for over twenty years, though there are still a lot of locals who don’t even know it exists. Over the years, it’s become less of a comic shop and more of a “nerdy community center,” […]
President Search Q&A
By Cody Byre Sarah Peterson is the Search Committee Chair and Spokesperson for the Disappearing Task Force (DTF) in charge of conducting the search for a new president to replace Les Purce when he retires at the end of this year. The Disappearing Task Force is made up of representatives from […]
Up & Coming (Nov. 7 – Nov. 12)
Arts & culture events happening from November 7th to November 12th, 2014. Friday, Nov. 7 COM 110 7:30pm. FREE 8-Channel Music Compositions Le Voyeur 404 4th Ave E. 6pm. ALL AGES Alone Midnight Sun 113 N Columbia Ave. 9pm. FREE Full Moon Radio, Jupiter Sprites, Globelamp Northern 414 1/2 Legion […]
Up & Coming (Oct. 31 – Nov 5)
FRIDAY OCT. 31 4th Ave Tavern 210 4th Ave E. 9pm. 21+ AKA, Double B & Laces, Cauze N Efekt Brotherhood Lounge 119 Capitol Way NE. 9pm. $5. 21+ Planned Parenthood Benefit w/ DJ Fir$t Lady Capitol Theater 206 5th Ave SE. 8pm. $10 Night of the Living Tribute Bands […]
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