SWING Wine Bar 825 Columbia St SW, Olympia 360.357.9464 www.swingwinebar.com Although Olympia’s SWING Wine Bar just swung its doors open in 2007, its reputation is already being toasted across the state. In only a handful of years, this lovely restaurant and wine bar has fast established itself as one of the best places in the South Sound to savor classic Northwest cuisine … [Read more...] about SWING Wine Bar
Summer 2010
Note-Worthy Applause: Pearl Django
Since their inception as a musical trio in the early 1990s, Pearl Django’s name started as a spoof (coined by a member’s wife) on the band, Pearl Jam. But the group thought it was clever so the name stuck. With all joking aside, Pearl Django means business when it comes to playing Gypsy Jazz. According to band member Michael Gray, the original Pearl Django members, Neil … [Read more...] about Note-Worthy Applause: Pearl Django
Community Events: Together Champion Event
The TOGETHER organization hosted hundreds of attendees at their annual event to celebrate “champions” for kids in our community. Champions were recognized for their efforts and outstanding service in making a difference in the lives of local youth. The evening’s champions received accolades and a brick with a plaque—signifying the blueprint of building a strong community. … [Read more...] about Community Events: Together Champion Event
Community Events: Heart Ball
Patrons at the annual Tacoma Heart Ball event made a toast to good health, great volunteers, and lifesaving accomplishments on February 20 at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. The black-tie event welcomed 300 distinguished guests and raised $112,000. Proceeds from the Heart Ball support the local American Heart Association by providing funding for local … [Read more...] about Community Events: Heart Ball