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JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Drenched in ice-cold, pouring rain and shivering, Spc. Gilbert Venzor thought he just might break. After being soaked and muddy for nearly 18 hours, he had to remind himself just how much he wanted his silver spurs. Venzor and other soldiers of 2nd
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When spring finally rolls around, servicemembers are being invited to Evergreen Speedway to watch the Air Force tribute car, owned and operated by Boyatt Racing, speed around the track and compete in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series. "We run the super late model now - which means more motor, more
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The Legislative Building, on the grounds of the State Capitol in Olympia, is reason enough to visit the area. It's a majestic historical sight to behold day or night. And though downtown Olympia is the more walkable of business districts, the Capitol district homes several hot spots among the serene,
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Best biggest little venue PIG BAR The little wood-wall bar tucked off the side of Dickerson's BBQ has picked up some musical steam this year thanks to booker/bartender and this year's best music booker winner Andy Geertsen. When we asked what his favorite shows of 2013 were, he had a hard time
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Interviewing Fruit Juice, voted the Best New Band in Olympia by you lovely readers, was the best band interview I've done in a long time. It may have been the bottle of wine I finished prior, or it may have been the band's own intake of whiskey and beer, but
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2014 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best band: Full Moon Radio Best new band: Fruit Juice Best indie rock band: Full Moon Radio Best metal band: Christian Mistress Best punk band: GAG Best jazz band:
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Best man around town MORGAN PICTON I'd seen Picton perform as an actor several times, in shows for Animal Fire and Olympia Family Theater, then worked with him in June of 2012. That was the summer he cracked wise as the Gravedigger in Animal Fire's Hamlet. He had an easy, authoritative knack
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I'm pleased to see Mr. Doyle breaking out as your choice for Olympia's Best Actor this year, as he's accumulated one of the most consistently solid resumés in town. I nominated him for Best Actor myself for his work in Harlequin Productions' Stardust Serenade (2011). You may remember that show
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The Weekly Volcano would like to thank all those who took the time to vote in the best of Olympia 2014 Readers' Poll. You are the best. Best local filmmaker: Kanako Wynkoop Best movie theater: Capitol Theater Most creative person: Pug Bujeaud Best theater company: Harlequin Productions Best dance company: Ballet Northwest Best performance space: Washington
