Our seismograph is spinning: more Halloween parties, Art Walk Thursday, INB CD Release Party, Eurosexy, Specimen, Dorkbot, Art For Food, Golden Lemons for Art, and the amazing Fourth Annual Shrinky Dink Invitational (my favorite for this week).
We'll also throw in a GMP Cold Lava report, a Letter to the Editor, and a new column called Three Imaginary Girls' Lava Lamp.
Friday, 10/31 - Halloween!
5:30 PM Critical Mass
9:00 PM SAM Masquerade Ball
8:00 PM The Circus Contraption @ CHAC
9:00 PM 22 YEARS OF LIVE INVENTION @ The Rainbow (1st show)
9:00 PM? Feralia Deceptiva
9:00 PM TROLL-A-GO-GO
9:00 PM The Monster's Bowl Halloween Party
9:00 PM? Neighbors 80's Halloween Prom
9:00 PM? BUMP 2003
9:00 PM? CRAZYFUN HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST MADNESS NITE
9:30 PM Best Spooky Beats at Tost
10:00 PM A Single Night of Terror
Saturday, 11/1
7:00 PM SACREDPROFANE @ Bluebottle Art Gallery
7:00 PM Specimen @ SOIL.
8:00 PM INB CD Release Party.
9:00 PM 22 YEARS OF LIVE INVENTION @ The Rainbow (2nd show)
9:00 PM? Noche de Los Muertos
9:00 PM Day of the Dead Costume Cabaret
Sunday 11/2
8:00 PM D9 @ Velocity (Last Show).
Tuesday, 11/4
8:00 PM ART FOR FOOD @ Retail Therapy
Wednesday, 11/5
8:00 PM? Dorkbot @ CoCA
9:00 PM EUROSEXY @ Barca
Thursday, 11/6
6:00 PM Red Stripe Art Show
6:00 PM Nicole's Opening @ Megan Mary Olander Flowers
6:00 PM Artwalk Open House @ JAG/O Design Studio
7:00 PM Fourth Annual Shrinky Dink Invitational
8:00 PM Soiree Francophone à Red Door
Friday, 10/31 - Halloween!
Critical Mass
A mysterious email is pointing out this event:
Seattle's monthly last-Friday-of-the-month Critical Mass falls on Halloween this year. Meet at Westlake Plaza (4th and Pine) at 5:30 pm on bicycle for an uncharted citywide group ride. Costumes and lights make it better. Destination: party.
Westlake Plaza, 5:30 pm, free.
The Circus Contraption @ CHAC
I am not a big fan of circuses and cabarets.
The Circus Contraption band is headlining, with special guests Baby
Gramps, The Greenwood All-Stars, DJ Mauck, and from L.A., the Red Ant Dance and Costume Ensemble. The whole Circus Contraption crew will be there in force with some VERY special surprises-- Including a 20 person recreation of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance. What could be better?
We have received a similar invitation about a "Red Ant Fashion Show and Scary Monsters Party", which is the same party:
The Red Ant Fashion Show delights with Burning Man inspired wearable art, designed and created by Rachel (Red Ant) from LA, a member of the Seattle-based Bluehouse collective. For those who missed the show on the playa, or loved the show on the playa, we'll be doing another sexy display of clothing and lovely burners on Halloween! The fashion show is at midnightish but there will be a freak-night lineup of bands, with Circus Contraption, Baby Gramps & Greenwood All-Stars. CHAC will also be hosting a scary video contest & a costume contest. Enjoy haunting libations, decor, music and lovely people.
Dancers and models will include several lovelies you know and love :).
Capitol Hill Arts Center, 1621 12th Ave., 8pm, $8-$10.
http://www.capitolhillarts.com/events.html
http://www.circuscontraption.com/events.html
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=123Red_ant_Oct31sm.jpg
22 YEARS OF LIVE INVENTION @ The Rainbow
I hope James is joking:
hey seatown P.V. wuz up y'all? hope all's good!!!
FYI this weekend blowout at the old skool Rainbow (U-Dist.) here is a must-see happenin' for anyone that's ever been into Zappa. (or, for that matter, anyone that digs classic rock and great showmanship, musicianship, and composition, etc!!!) Ike Willis, Napoleon Murphy Brock and Don Preston are the REAL & GENUINE DEAL - they all collaborated extensively w/Frank Zappa - and they've STILL got it, big time! In sum, these three, plus their New York State-based supporting cast, can be counted on, night in & night out (i speak f/experience)
Here's the full scoop (see below)
sincerely, james kirchmer
p.s. - btw -- rachel from visqueen is friends with the bass player so you know these guys must be cool, right? ;-)
Still wanna know the details? Go for it:
"22 YEARS OF LIVE INVENTION"
FALL 2003 NATIONAL TOUR ENCORE
3 Generations of Frank Zappa Band Alumni Reunite (Napoleon Murphy Brock/Ike Willis/Don Preston) to bring the LIVE ZAPPA experience coast-to-coast (playing the timeless compositions of Frank Zappa!) on the eve of the 10th anniversary of Frank's final tour
Friday October 31 AND Saturday November 1 ~ two completely different shows!!! ~ at The Rainbow ~ Seattle, WA
with special guest Bruce Bickford (Baby Snakes)
Exclusive unreleased Bruce Bickford film on Nov. 1!
Venue address: 722 NE 45th St. (@ I-5)
Doors 9pm / Shows 10pm / 21+ only
Cover: $15 advance or day of show or $25 for both nights *advance*
http://www.therainbowlivemusic.com
http://www.projectobject.com
http://www.randexpr.com/projectobject
Feralia Deceptiva
In our consumer report we were making fun of Feralia Deceptiva but after looking at some other Halloween party invitations I am willing to change my opinion a little bit. This one is probably not the worst Halloween party. But be warned: no booze, lots of hippies. Pluses: good sound system.
As the moth is drawn to the flame, we draw together to rememberance of greatest journey of all. You are invited to celebrate this time with you friends at Seattle's second oldest theater, Washington Hall, where Jazz once ruled and Jimi Hendrix found his sounds. This is a costume ball, a masquerade whith a focus on dance featuring the music of Seattle's Tribal Underground DJ's
Music provided by...
TLC (this house head is back from Alaska)
Michael Manahan (the tribal house wizard)
Phoenix Olivia (trance and breaks goddess from Van. BC)
Osiris Indriya (deep tribal progressive and deep psytrance)
Washington Hall
153 14th Ave. (14th & Fir)
in the Central District of Seattle, WA.
153 14th Ave., $16
http://www.starborne.com/feralia_deceptiva
SAM Masquerade Ball
We enthusiastically downgraded this event. Who would pay $75 to $350 for a Halloween party in a museum?
SAM and DIFFA Present Masquerade Ball
Friday, October 31, 2003, 9 p.m. - Midnight.
SAM Downtown
Seattle, Oct. 2, 2003- The Seattle Art Museum and DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) will host Masquerade Ball, an evening filled with indulgence, dancing, and fabulous masks, on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, from 9 p.m. to Midnight. Proceeds from Masquerade Ball will benefit SAM and DIFFA.
Costumed partygoers will enjoy music, dancing, gourmet fare, local microbrews and wine. Guests are invited to attend Masquerade Ball creatively costumed, fabulously formal or magnificently masked. A rich lineup of entertainment for the evening includes a luxury raffle of nationally and locally designed masks, costume contest and music by various DJs and VJs. The Masquerade Ball is open to the general public, ages 21 and up.
Ticket levels are as follows:
$75 Jester-includes hors d' oeuvres, hosted bar and non-alcoholic beverages.
$150 Diva-includes pre-reception with buffet supper and gallery access from 7:30-9:00 p.m., hors d' oeuvres, hosted bar and non-alcoholic beverages and a listing in program.
$350 Wizard-includes pre-reception with buffet supper and gallery access from 7:30-9:00 p.m., hors d' oeuvres, hosted bar and non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary valet parking, complimentary Patron Membership to the Seattle Art Museum and a listing in program.
(10% discount for SAM members on prices listed above)
www.seattleartmuseum.org
www.diffa.org
TROLL-A-GO-GO
This Halloween party was actually one of the few parties that got a positive review in our consumer report. This party has become better and better over the years up to a point where they almost attract too many people. We warned that it might be too crowed this year:
TROLL-A-GO-GO!
an annual All-Hallows Eve extravaganza, haunted masquerade ball
& fundraising benefit for the Fremont Arts Council
featuring
Kultur Shock
Quasi Nada
Darek Mazzone (KEXP, Wo-Pop)
with performances by
VamoLá!
Troupe Hipnotica
Zaphara's belly-dancers
& much, much more!
Friday October 31st, 9:00pm
@ the former RedHook Brewery Building
and future home of the Essential Chocolate Co.
(3400 Phinney Ave North, Fremont) 21+ with I.D.
Tickets: $12 adv. / $15 day-of-show ($20 w/out costume)
Advance tickets are available at all Sonic Boom Records (in Fremont, Ballard, and Capitol Hill) or online at:
http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=wa&query=detail&event=465475
http://www.fremontartscouncil.org/events/gogo/index.html
The Monster's Bowl Halloween Party
This Halloween party was ranked to the lower end of our consumer report list. The steep $30 cover charge includes free pool and bowling, 2 dance floors and $500 costume prizes. Don't go.
Garage on Broadway, $30
http://seattle.craigslist.org/eve/17090446.html
Neighbors 80's Halloween Prom
This event was "hard to read". It could be lame or it could be a lot of fun. The mixed reviews in the consumer report are reflecting this ambiguity.
Neighbors on Capitol Hill.
http://www.neighboursonline.com/mailinglist.htm#1031
BUMP 2003
I forgot to mention that this is organized by Gay City and it might be even a fundraiser. The Halloween Party Roundtable didn't like EMP. Cover is $35.
EMP, $35.
CRAZYFUN HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST MADNESS NITE
This event has probably not very much in common with Halloween. The show just happens to fall on Halloween. I still like it:
ANTS INVASION (Adam Ant tribute), EXPLODING BOYS (Cure tribute), BLACK CELEBRATION (Depeche Mode Tribute).
Plus spooky DJ DAVEY J spinnin' all your creepy faves, and prizes from local businesses like Sonic Boom and! the Crocodile!
The Crocodile, $8 without costume, $6 with!
http://www.thecrocodile.com/
Best Spooky Beats at Tost
This is one of the few places in town where you can get away from the Halloween craziness. James Whetzel writes:
Yes it is true Ladies and Gents we are indeed summoning the sprits to Tost on Friday for Halloween. DJ Advent will be in the house playing the spookiest and freshest Arabic and Asian Massive beats.
Special guests West African drum group AKoma will kick things off at 9:30pm with Ghanaian drumming that is sure to rouse some number of the dead from their slumber. Yours truly will surely be especially feeling the throat singing on this auspicious night.
Come out to Tost and enjoy yourself for Halloween.
Le covaire est $5
Tost 513 N. 36th, $5.
Friday, October 31, 9:30pm
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=WUNDYDRETDCRWIIMITWI
A Single Night of Terror
In our consumer report I was assuming that this was a ConWorks event - which was a wrong assumption as Sean was pointing out later. He wrote:
Hey! I was disappointed that you thought our party would be empty. I guess I should have mentioned it’s not a ConWorks event so it’s not on their site.
We (The Now Device) our renting the space for the night. Please check http://www.TheNowDevice.com for info on the party.
Best regards,
Sean
The Now Device is home of some of the ex-members of Spaceboat.tv, who did really nice visuals some parties before I went to, so let's have a second look:
The Now Device presents "A single night of Terror". The Now Device and NDCV will horrify you with a live nightmare, creating a groove from the sites and sounds of classic horror. The night will be pierced by the animal cries of House on a Hill, The Beautiful Mothers and Obelus. Perform a dance of darkness on the main floor, experience interactive fright TV rooms or soak in the gore with all night slasher action in the Cinema.
IMMERSIVE VIDEO SCARINESS
projected on the walls around you by The Now Device
MUSIC house sounds and ambient vibe by NDCV
sets by House on a Hill, The Beautiful Mothers, Obelus.
Please also see the Letter to the Editor in which I offer more opinions about this event.
Consolidated Works - Boren and Republican
10:00 - 2:00 full force nightmare starts at 10:00, bands play early
$7 at the door, $5 advance (from the Now Device)
The show is 21 and over ' cause Conwork's remodeled bar will be open for business Cash-Only, No-Host Bar
Flyer: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=NightOfTerror.jpg
http://www.TheNowDevice.com
http://www.conworks.org/map_nn.php3
Saturday, 11/1
SACREDPROFANE @ Bluebottle Art Gallery
Somebody has to say it: this is crap. Riederer's "sacred sitcom relics in oil on gilded wood" is Fart not Art. Let's hear the other side:
Growing up a quintessential 'latch key kid' during the 1970's, television became Ted Riederer's religion, teacher, and surrogate mother. Through art making, Ted seeks to sanctify pop myths, elevating them to the divine status in the hierarchy of his memory. Through his love of richly glazed pre-Renaissance icon paintings, he satirically explores the relationship between the sacred and the profane. This body of work proposes that pop culture provides an equally legitimate vehicle for our culture's essential archetypes. It's also meant to be as campy, ridiculous, and entertaining as a sinful sit-com.
We sympathize with Ted's tough childhood but we also feel that the U-District Fair 2004 would have been a better venue for exposing painted flower pots and his work to the public. Next!
Bluebottle Art Gallery and Store
415 East Pine Street
The Martyrdom of Don Knotts: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=DonKnottsasStSebastian.jpg
The Stigmatization of Captain Kirk: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=thestigmatizationofcaptkirk.jpg
Specimen @ SOIL.
Is it only me having a major Déjà vu experience with Susan Robb's Macro-Fauxology flashbacks? Those pieces remind me a lot of the Gene(sis) show at the Henry...
Specimen – Nine Investigations of Nature
Reflecting on ideas, memories, and obsessions, artists present personal views of nature Debra Baxter, Kim Bennett, Mandy Greer, Sarah Hoffman, Margie Livingston, Margaret Meehan, Ana Lois-Borzi, Daria Tavoularis, Rachael Weinstein
Nine artists from across the country will present their explorations of the relationship between man and nature.
This exhibit’s title comes from both senses of the word specimen. The first meaning — a sample used for analysis or study — describes the product of artists who are each in their own way considering nature. The study of a specimen (animal, vegetable, mineral, or idea (is a work of the mind. Each is a container of memories and obsessions, and the pieces in this exhibition promise to be very personal.
The second meaning of the word specimen — a representative of the class of things to which it belongs — addresses the nature of the work in this exhibition. Rather than ask artists to respond to the ideas surrounding nature, the curators took the approach of inviting artists who are engaged in these questions as part of their regular practice.
SOIL, 1317 East Pine Street
Opening reception, Saturday, November 1st 7-10pm
www.soilart.org
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=daria_tavoularis.jpg
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=deb_baxter_1.jpg
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=deb_baxter_2.jpg
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=kim_bennett_watercolor.jpg
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=mandy_greer_mixed_media.jpg
http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/partyvolcano/vwp?.dir=/Invitations&.dnm=sara_hoffman_color_photo.jpg
Susan Robb's Macro-Fauxology: http://www.gene-sis.net/artists_robb.html
INB CD Release Party.
Peter Sloterdijk wrote an impressive book titled "Critique of Cynical Reason" about theory and history of literature that might explain my fascination and sympathy with the Infernal Noise Brigade, a local anarchistic marching band. In his book Sloterdijk develops this unusual idea of two types of humor identified as Cynical and Kynical (cynical with a 'k') humor, which have been fighting against each other through the history of human societies.
Cynical humor can be characterized as humor used by powerful people directed against the majority of people that have less power. A cynical humor example would be Friedrich the Great when he was "cheering up" his soldiers before an upcoming battle by yelling at them: "Do you dogs want to live forever?"
("Hunde wollt ihr ewig leben?").
Kynical humor is the counterpart, which is used by the underdogs and oppressed and directed against the "upper crust" of ancient and modern societies. Satire (Satyr) is one if its popular forms but I'll give you this example: When Alexander the Great visited the famous Greek philosopher Diogenes, who had made an empty barrel his home, he tried to impress Diogenes by granting him a wish. Diogenes' response was: "Stand from between me and the sun".
For me the Infernal Noise Brigade is a group of Seattle's underdogs that represent the kynical force. They have my full support in completing their historical mission:
The Infernal Noise Brigade is celebrating the release of their second
CD: "Vamos A La Playa: Infernal Noise Brigade Live in Cancun, Mexico: La
Banda Sonora Para La Destruccion De Las Vallas"
CD Release Party
Dia de Los Muertos: Saturday, November First
from 8pm until 4am
at Jem Studios
6004 12th Avenue s in Georgetown
Starting with:
A Screening of the Indy Media Cancun's WTO Protest Documentary
"Kilometer Zero" at 8pm
Followed by an "Infernal Fiesta" at 10 pm with...
the Infernal Noise Brigade
Caberet Con Carne
Triumph of Lethargy...Skinned Alive to Death
"Lucha Libre" Live Wrestling
DJ Schism
Filastine
The Reel Cancun Slide Show
Micro Cassette Revolution
More Pinatas than You Can Shake a Stick At
and many more surprises...
$5 for the night
a little more about it all...
The Infernal Noise Brigade, a Seattle-based radical, political drum orchestra (marching band) went down to Cancun- the biggest tourist town in Mexico, to protest the WTO During their conference this September. The INB participated in five days of action with 2,000-5,000 other protesters from all over the world against 10,000-20,000 policia, federales and international investigators. After the protest the band went up to Chiapas to play in San Cristobol de Las Casas for Mexican Independence Day and to visit and play for a Zapatista Community.
This night is to show the Documentary that was made from the WTO Protest by the Indy Media Center in Cancun and a slide show of the pictures the INB book in Cancun, to celebrate the CD we recorded on the patio of Cappuccino's- the only punk bar in Cancun, to play for everyone, to create the kind of beautiful chaos the INB is known for, to have fun and games and a night of raucousness....
www.infernalnoise.org for more info
I read this book 20 years ago at high school. It's pretty dry but it also has some really good ideas. Critique of Cynical Reason: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0816615861/qid=1067547848/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-9676515-6075236?v=glance&s=books
Diogenes: http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/d/diogsino.htm
Noche de Los Muertos
This will be the winner: Space Virgins, Flight2Mars, and Camp DeNile combined their party forces for hosting a costume party at a 12K sqft building in Pioneer Square. The Party Volcano Halloween consumer report gave this event an enthusiastic "thumbs up".
The location seems to be the Old Rainier Brewery:
Due to an unfortunate incident involving a cement mixer, a laminating machine and a lobster, this event will now be happening at the Old Rainier Brewery, 3100 Airport Way South.
Here are more details:
Hey y'all: Area47 invites you to Noche de Los Muertos! (Night of the Dead)
On this night, prepare to cross the thin line between the living and the dead....
You'll be dancing on graves with tormented spirits, eaten by monsters, chillin' in the belly of the beast!
November 1st, 2003, 9pm
Wear your costumes, or be costumed!
Two dance floors and one chill space featuring 12+ DJs including:
Advent (Planet Beat)
Baz (Space Virgins)
Brannon (Space Virgins)
Casey Ann (Space Virgins)
Diem (Mass:ive, Lunasol)
DjML (Space Virgins, Lunasol)
Juan Segovia (Tech-On-Decks)
Shapeshifter (Static Factory)
Tumbleweed (Lunasol)
Osiris (Oracle Gatherings)
Vital (Static Factory)
21+ with ID
Brought to you by your pals in Flight to Mars, the Space Virgin Light Continuum, and Camp DeNile with lovin' help from Diem and the Specialist Clan.
We have heard that there are some new problems with the location.
Gates is clarifies:
I hear that due to some snafu's with the authorities, this party is gonna be moved to a secret location. As in, "only the cool people will know where it is type secret". So start kissing Don Volcano's ass if you want to know where. Multiple DJ's, spanking bartenders, crazy costumery, kick ass ambience, and now STEALTH. Find it if you can.
Later we heard that it looks like it's back on - they had all their peeps call the fire marshall and city council this am, and it worked. Some details to be ironed out, requirements met etc. We'll keep you posted.
Old Rainier Brewery, 3100 Airport Way South.
10$ in costume, 15$ they'll costume you
http://www.spacevirgin.org/party/
Day of the Dead Costume Cabaret
After sending out the consumer report I realized that my comments about "Day of the Dead Costume Cabaret" and "Noche de los Muertos" didn't really make any sense. Let me rephrase it: Terrible timing though for "Dead Costume Cabaret". They will come out as the loser I am afraid. "Noche de Los Muertos", the INB event, and "Dead Costume Cabaret" target the same group of party people.
Here are the details:
Show off that Halloween costume one more time
Come to the "Day of the Dead Costume Cabaret" on Saturday, November 1st
Where: Ballard Segway (old Safeway) 5701 22nd Ave. NW (2 blocks N. of Market St.)
What time: 9:00PM - 1:00AM
How much: $10:00
Why should I: to have fun, silly, oh and to raise funds to help complete the documentary, "Depleted Uranium: the Forever Weapon"
What else: a no host bar
The evening will feature a wide variety of Seattle area bands and other entertainment:
Menagerie of Extravagance – a little bit camp, a lot lounge and all fun
Haggis Brothers playing bluegrass, Irish, Scottish, and honky-tonk
Blank Its - an aggressive new wave band with a couple of curve ball changes
Nana Bao and her Bossa Boys – a semi serious, semi-delirious tribute to the great Brazilian musical movement of the 1960’s
and KLED – featuring distorted world music with a flare for performance art.
In between bands, DJ Leslie $, one of Seattle’s favorite celebrity DJ’s will play tracks from her extensive collection of music; and cabaret performer, Uncle Squeaky will perform the “human piñata”, as well as other acts of mystifying absurdity.
Other very special guest appearances will be announced at a later date.
So shake out your Halloween costume for one more night of fun.
Ballard Segway (old Safeway) 5701 22nd Ave. NW (2 blocks N. of Market St.), $10
http://www.visiblevoices.org/visiblevoices.htm
Sunday, 11/2
D9 @ Velocity
The d9 Dance Collective maybe performs once or twice per year. I really like them. The last show is on Sunday. The Stranger writes about the show in this week's edition:
"The 2003 performance of d9 Dance Collective opens with Tether, a dance choreographed by Lisa Race and built around knotted ropes hanging from the ceiling. As with the graceful but vapid trapeze work that every dancer in town was dabbling in for a while, there are only so many variations on bodies swinging around, and most of them aren't surprising. But as Tether progresses, Race finds some inventive and even witty interactions between ropes and dancers, and the choreography's increasing dynamism convinced me not to be so snooty and let myself get carried away by the loveliness of the dancers whirling about like a posse of Janes leaving Tarzan behind."
d9 Dance Collective at Velocity MainSpace Theater, 915 E Pine St, second floor, 325-8773. $13-$15. Fri-Sun at 8 pm. Through Nov 2.
http://www.velocitydancecenter.org/performances.htm
http://thestranger.com/current/theater.html
Tuesday, 11/4
ART FOR FOOD @ Retail Therapy
Wazhma is inviting us to her opening:
Hello
I just wanted to send a quick note and make sure everyone received our Invatation for the up coming Art opening. There is never anything fun to do on a Tuesday night ... until now. In the spirit of November elections and Thanksgiving we will be holding an art contest for our November show. Our featured artists include: Lane Gwinn, Jean Hicks,Chad Crowe, Amy Tresfger a.k.a Flat Chested Mama, Eric Foreman a.k.a dell rock,John Gascon, Burgandy Viscosi and more....... I hope you can all make it.
Our opening reception starts Tuesday November 4th, 8pm at 905 East Pike St.
Kippy will be playing some fun grooves to keep our booties shaking.. and of course food and wine will be available as usual. Please forward the information to all your friends and loved ones. Hope to see you all.
Retail Therapy, 8pm at 905 East Pike St.
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=FCYQUZUCOVOAXCZLOVMT
Wednesday, 11/5
Dorkbot @ CoCA
Pretty straight forward:
Smouldering sonification.! The 5th of November is Bonfire Night* to the Brits: they burn effigies of a 'Guy' or even the current Prime Minister (on purpose, and thousands of hedgehogs by accident) while watching fireworks in the mist, eating toffee apples and swigging surreptitiously from hip flasks. But there's no need to be surreptitious about the incendiary evening we have lined up for you: curated by Seattle's samplist extraordinaire, OTIS FODDER, dorkbotsea presents its first ever themed dorkbot - on APPROPRIATED MEDIA. The meeting is all about the history, hows and whys of using the digital detritus generated by our society in ways its creators never imagined, as described and demonstrated by four outstanding speakers who're each experts in the field.&n! bsp; Come to CoCA (http://www.cocaseattle.org) on WEDNESDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER at 7.30 PM and kick back with a cocktail for an unmissable even! ing of sonic wizardry - and, what's more, admission is FREE!
WHAT: dorkbot 04; APPROPRIATED MEDIA, curated by OTIS FODDER
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER at 7.30 PM
WHERE: CoCA (http://www.cocaseattle.org for directions)
BRING: Work in progress, anything you'd like to share or discuss
DRESS: OK, sure
RSVP: PLEASE RSVP as soon as you're able for this meeting. It helps us plan seating, drinks etc..
ADMISSION: FREE, donations to CoCA encouraged
EUROSEXY @ Barca
Exploding Cinema and Barca present:
EUROSEXY
sex, film & style
Back by popular demand, Exploding Cinema remounts its popular EUROSEXY program which debuted at this year’s Seattle International Film Festival.
Sex has never been so well dressed as in the stylish European erotic films of the late 60s and early 70s. These artful worlds of playful debauchery feature beautiful actors drenched in stylish clothing, ultra-plush sets, and exotic locations. Join us for a remix of images from films and trailers, with Euro-psychedelic soundtrack music provided by DJ Sureshot. Visuals collected, composed and projected by Peter Lucas.
Exploding Cinema looks to push the boundaries of cinematic experience by questioning the traditional roles of film, filmmaker and audience. Reflecting our rapidly changing world, today's artists are incorporating a wide range of influences into their work and inventing new ways to experience and interact with the moving image. By encompassing elements of visual art, design, and music, the range of film’s possibility is ever growing through redefinition and innovation. Artists are aiding cinema’s escape from the theater by fostering new homes in clubs, galleries, computers, making the form more fluid and accessible. In this sense, the medium is exploding conceptually, creatively, spatially.
Exploding Cinema is a part of Cinema Seattle, producer of the Seattle International Film Festival.
Wednesday, November 5
@ Barca
9pm – 2am
1510 11th Ave
Admission is FREE
Thursday, 11/6
Red Stripe Art Show
From the invite:
The Prudential building is renewing its long forgotten tradition of the Seattle art walk. Several artists will open the doors of private studios and lofts for this unique opportunity.
The Prudential building is located in the heart of Pioneer Square. Enter at back from the alley between the J&M on one side and Cafe Paloma on the other.
The Prudential @ Pioneer Square 114 Alaskan Way S. #405 (dial 025)
When: Thursday, November 6, 6:00pm to 9:00pm
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=TQWOIDKULQHDOLKHBNTA
Nicole's Opening @ Megan Mary Olander Flowers
Nicole is having an opening reception on Artwalk Thursday:
Please join me for my opening reception!
Portraits...new work by Nicole Kistler
I'm including 11 new works, all acrylic on canvas.
These are actually personality portraits, so no faces.
Come see if you recognize anyone you know! Plus, if
that doesn't tempt you come over just for the yummy
wine and cheese spread which I think is the best to be
found during art walk.
When: November 6th 6-9pm
Where:Megan Mary Olander Flowers
1st and Main (across from Elliot Bay Bookstore)
Cheers,
Nicole
Megan Mary Olander Flowers (1st and Main, across from Elliot Bay Bookstore), 6-9pm , free.
Artwalk Open House @ JAG/O Design Studio
Another art opening on Thursday:
O - Design Studio and JAG Design invite you to the 1020 First Open House, featuring resident and guest artists for the First Thursday Seattle Artwalk.
We are looking forward to yet another open house at the 1020 First Avenue South building, and encourage all that have visited to come back and see our latest work, as well as the work of the other guest and resident artists.
For those who have never visited our space, we invite you to come down after the Artwalk in Pioneer Square and check out work from local emerging artists and explore our studio building. Multiple studios will be open, as well as a shared gallery space on the third floor featuring resident and guest artists.
Our building is much more relaxed and casual than the galleries, and usually turns into a great intimate party...all are welcome and we hope you will make our building a regular stop for the Seattle Artwalk, held on the first Thursday of the month.
*1020 First Avenue South (a.k.a. 1021 Occidental Avenue South), is a great building just across the street from the Seattle Seahawks exhibition center, and a half block from Safeco Field...head on down (south on 1st) after the Artwalk in Occidental Park and Pioneer Square. http://seattle.citysearch.com/feature/10256/
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=EKXCERHNHOLNYKMELCHN
http://www.j-a-g.net
http://www.odesignstudio.com
http://www.1020first.org
Fourth Annual Shrinky Dink Invitational
This is my absolute favorite. I went last and put my name on a Shrinky Dink I liked. It was called "My Tree Hates You" but unfortunately I got stopped out at $25 during the silent auction. This event happens every year and I have heard that the Shrinky Dink company actually donated those sheets for this event.
Fourth Annual Shrinky Dink Invitational is in full swing. Join us First Thursday November 6th at 7:00pm for this land mark event. This year's charity will be the Richard Hugo House. Come preview these amazing works all day on November 6th with a silent auction to commence at 7:00pm. For any artists interested in creating a Shrinky Dink there is still time if interested you can pick up a packet at Zeitgeist just ask any barista for help
ZEITGEIST ART & COFFEE
171 S. JACKSON ST.
SEATTLE WA 98104
206.583.0497
http://www.shrinkydinks.com/
Soiree Francophone à Red Door
Wissam writes:
Salut,
La prochaine soirée française nous amène tout au centre de l’univers. En effet, c’est dans le quartier de Fremont que nous nous retrouvons. Notre destination est le Red Door, un pub qui a la particularité d’avoir changé d’adresse au cours de son existence. Pour en savoir plus sur ce bar vadrouilleur, cliquez sur http://www.seattlepress.com/article-9197.html
Les amateurs de bière apprécieront la sélection à leur disposition. Pour les autres, pas de panique : le bar offre aussi vins et liqueur ! Il est également possible de dîner.
Veuillez-bien répondre à cette e-vite pour nous aider à organiser cette soirée. Comme toujours, vos amis parlant français sont les bienvenus. Pour les nouveaux, notre groupe est formé de jeunes francophones sympas de tous horizons qui se retrouvent pour passer de bons moments. On se rencontre une fois par mois dans un bar différent à Seattle.
Vous pouvez accéder aux photos de la dernière soirée à cette adresse : http://groups.msn.com/francophonedeseattle
Merci Helene Satou pour aider organiser cette soirée.
A bientôt !
Wissam Tabbara
Red Door 3401 Evanston Ave N, Free.
Thursday, November 6, 8:00pm
http://www.evite.com/inviteMore?eventID=WFNYHZXLFCFOZITEFTKO&iid=TEKESAJSDEILYGEFBSDO
Three Imaginary Girls' Lava Lamp.
The Three Imaginary Girls were so kind and allowed me to publish their information in Party Volcano's weekly letters. In return they are free to use PV material for their site. It's a win-win situation: They would like to cover more art events and I need more blurbs about music shows. Let's see how this will work out!
This is an excerpt from their last email. They send it out about once a month and you can subscribe to them by sending an email to tig@threeimaginarygirls.com.
Hi imaginary friends!!!!
We here at TIG feel overwhelmed with the abundance this month: so many great shows, so many great interviews, so many kind words, so many events to come! Read on to learn more!
First of all– as ever – the shows. We saw the Barsuk/Treehouse sponsored "secret" Death Cab for Cutie/John Roderick and Sean Nelson (of the ! Long Winters) show. We loved the Bands Against Bush show, from openers Touchdown Eagle to headliners the Divorce. igDana finally saw the Lights. igChar became infatuated with California bands Clevergirl and Trespassers William. igLiz thought the Mountain Goats were better than your mom, and then considered giving up her dayjob to tour with stellastarr* but instead opted for a Pacific Northwest tour.
...
Sat, Nov 1
* Beulah/John Vanderslice/Jen Wood, Graceland !
* The Magic Magicians/The Moools/Che Arthur/Triumph Of Lethargy Skinned Alive To Death, Sunset Tavern
* "Trampoline Records Showcase" - Pete Yorn/Jukebox Junkies/MiniBar/Nandine/Happily Ever After, Crocodile
Sun, Nov 2
* Carissa's Wierd/Six Part Seven, Crocodile {18+, 5pm}
* Carissa's Wierd {LAST SHOW}/Six Part Seven/Summer Hymns, Crocodile {late show} !
* They Might Be Giants, EMP Sky Church*
See all Calendar listings: http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com/calendar.asp
See all Three Imaginary Girls sponsored EVENTS: http://www.threeimaginarygirls.com/events.asp
Cold Lava.
Guerrilla Masquerade Dinner Party (10/25/2003)
We've got some Guerrilla Dinner Party Pictures:
Hey Guerrillas!
Although dirty bunny was a little under the weather during Saturday's
GMP, his pal Drinky the Clown took a bunch of great photos at the
Lava Lounge and Rendevous. You can check out his pictures from the
Guerrilla Masquerade Dinner Party at
http://www.gmpseattle.com/031025/photos/A.html
Letters to the Editor
A Single Night of Terror (10/31/2003)
Dear Don Volcano,
ConWorks website doesn't mention that Halloween party probably because ConWorks isn't putting the event on!
They, like many other venues, rent their space when they're not using it of an evening. Criticizing their PR for that is like criticizing whoever owns a warehouse for not promoting the rave that's taking place there.
Best regards,
Eric Fredericksen
Dear Erik,
I have to apologize for assuming that ConWorks would host "A Single Night of Terror". So let me correct my consumer report entry:
This one will be empty. Their own web site doesn't even mention it. Consolidated Works really needs to improve their PR. Sorry guys!
No changes? - That's correct. It'll be empty. Regarding my comment about ConWorks' PR let me tell you that I really like ConWorks events and I would always try to include them in our weekly Party Volcano letters. The last opening with Puccinelli was brilliant. On the other hand I usually hear about those events often when it's already too late or last minute when I read the Stranger. Here is one example. On 1/9/03 I openly complained about your PR:
Events For 1/9/03 to 1/15/03.
Nothing is going on this weekend. If you are interested in theater you might want to check out 14/48 at Conworks. The Stranger mentions it but I haven't been able to confirm that information. Conworks needs to work on their PR. Their web site is old and nobody knows about 14/48 even though it's a good concept.
Or was 14/48 not a ConWorks event either? At least I know Matt Richter is always involved in 14/48. So here is my suggestion: Why not creating an email list? Even CoCA was able to get their act together for that.
Party Volcano
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