Events for 5/6 to 5/12/2005

Sorry for last week's email Tsunami! The letter went out multiple times probably because of a bug in my email program (inserting groups in groups in Outlook). I don't want to have that happen again and that's why I tried Mr.Outbox, which is a free service that the Three Imaginary Girls have been successfully using. Unfortunately they have a limit of 8000 characters per email and I have 9000 events to write about.

I ended up opening a Speakeasy account that will hopefully work. Only 10 readers got so annoyed with those multiple emails that they unsubscribed – which I can understand. I want to thank the other 1690 readers for their patience!

This week I’ve got a lot of unusual stuff for you: No Pants Day, an opening in NYC, gay rugby and an illegal casino. My favorite is definitely

Friday 5/6
7:00 AM No Pants Day
6:00 PM Brand New! Super Fancy Machines – Opening in NYC
8:00 PM? 2nd Annual Bellingham Electronic Arts Festival
9:00 PM Black Orpheus @ Kozy Kino
10:00 PM IMPUTOR? Showcase @ CHAC’s Lower Level
10:00 PM? Down the Tempo @ Catwalk.

Saturday 5/7
8:00 AM GAY RUGBY TOURNAMENT @ Marymoor Park
9:00 PM The Consul @ Chop Suey
9:30 PM "A Fool & His Money" @ The Big Building

Sunday 5/8
3:00 PM "Show + Tell" @ NWFF

Monday 5/9
7:00 PM? Brian Kenney Fresno @ Mr Spot's Chai House

Tuesday 5/10
6:00 PM Opening of Judith Kindler’s "Journal" @ Cornish

Thursday 5/12
6:00 PM Opening of Judith Kindler’s "Journal" @ Cornish
8:00 PM LINGO DANCETHEATER: Relatively Real @ On The Boards


Friday 5/6

No Pants Day

I am surprised the GMP folks have not pointed out this opportunity. The "No Pants Day" headquarters seem to be located in Austin, Texas. You should contact them if you are planning to participate in this event:

There are No Pants Day events going on all over the world, but we (the maintainers of this website) mostly live in Austin. So here's what's going on, err... here.

7-9 am. Capital Rally
Hanging out at the Capital, for the early-rising, hardcore celebrants. We're gonna promote No Pants Day to people early in the morning downtown. It'll be a blast to be out in no pants when those not in the know are milling about doing their work. Meet on 11th, in front of the gates, just south of the Capital.

9am-5pm. West Mall
The main event. No Pants Day Rally on the West Mall on the UT campus. Shirts, music, games, songs, handing out fliers, and just plain celebrating.

7pm- Miniature Golf
Mini Golf at Peter Pan Mini Golf. 1207 Barton Springs.

So, here's some things we need for The West Mall-
*musical instruments
*frisbees
*snacks
*handmade signs.

Oh, and don't wear pants on Friday.

www.nopantsday.com

Brand New! Super Fancy Machines – Opening in NYC

Susan Robb writes:

If you're in NYC come and check this out!
A sort of alternative art fair making fun of art fairs
with artists form all over the world.

I'll be performing Brand New! Super Fancy Machines.

Hope to see you there
xos

193 Grand St. Brooklyn New York 11211 718.388.2882
MARKET DAYS: MAY 6 – MAY 8, 2005
GALLERY HOURS: SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 1 TO 7 PM
OPENING RECEPTION: FRIDAY MAY 6, 6-10 PM



2nd Annual Bellingham Electronic Arts Festival

2nd Annual Bellingham Electronic Arts Festival
May 6th and 7th, 2005

Performing Artists (across 3 showcases, including Electro Pop, Electro
Acoustic and Techno/DJ):
Kris Moon (Decibel/Fourthcity)
Nordic Soul (Decibel/Dreaming in Stereo)
Codebase (Force Inc.)
Hakea (Click Pop Records)
Audrey Horn
Trauma Le Tron
No Fi Soul Rebellion
Anna Oxygen
PS I Love You
R n A
Catbus
Chien-Wen Cheng
Travis Ellrott
Erdem Helvacioglu
Elsa Justel
Panayiotis A. Kokoras
Maria Martin
Bonnie Miksch
Maiko Nakao
Christopher Penrose
Barry Schraeder
Pat and Allen Strange
Quietus Trio
Eldad Tsabary

Tickets are $5 per night

Pickford Dream Space
1318 Bay St, Bellingham WA

For more info check out their website at:
http://www.guiltfreep2p.com/beaf/

Here's a link to the BEAF flyer:
http://www.guiltfreep2p.com/beaf/images/whatsup.jpg


Black Orpheus @ Kozy Kino

Apologies for the flying shrapnel at the Underground screening. I should have
warned those in the hotseats but that would’ve then spoiled the surprise.


The days grow longer and warmer as the end of the Kozy Kino Temporary
Autonomous Zone sadly draws near. With less than two weeks remaining,
we are moving the Kozy Kino outside to the rooftop for a freiluft screening
of Marcel Camus’ Black Orpheus. This beautifully shot adaptation of the Greek
myth is set in mid-20th century Rio de Janeiro during Carnival and the cinematography
takes full advantage of this. Brazilian landscapes and the colorful spectacle of Carnival
radiate from the screen. Simply to watch it makes you feel 5 degrees warmer and want
to have a shaved ice and wear golden hotpants and feathers. All is beauty in this film…
to the tragic transcendant ending. Come enjoy a hopefully pleasant evening on the Kozy
Kino freiluft rooftop! Bring a sweater if you chill easily... maybe even a blanket.

Drink Special: involves crushed or shaved ice and limes… maybe cane liquor.

For those not yet in the know….

The Kozy Kino is an underground cinema that infuses diverse film programming
with thematic beverage service. Scheduling is now more frantic and desperate, but
we still throw down the homemade cushions, fire up the video beamer and
concoct delicious refreshments to wash down the freshly popped corn.
Each featured film is a ‘wonder of cinema’ in its own way… coupled with shorts
and inspirational drink specials. It’s a cheap night of uninstitutionalized
quality entertainment and a fine example of underground economy.
Come out and be inspired while it lasts.

Kozy Kino – Black Orpheus
FRIDAY May 6th, 9pm
1809 Minor Ave.
Entrance – $1 - one U.S. dollar (Canadians welcome but not their money)


Down the Tempo @ Catwalk.

I only got the flyer:
http://www.funksion.org/downthetempo/


IMPUTOR? Showcase @ CHAC’s Lower Level

Hi Party Volcano. I wanted to tell you about this groovy lil thing Autonomat is doing Friday... we've got an IMPUTOR? showcase with Vells, Plastiq Phantom, Catbees, and myself, Sara Jayne. This show is in keeping with Autonomat's endeavors to push the envelope on anti-genre show curation... we put on hip-hop, emo, rock, indie, floor-stomping techno, laptop chin-scratching, booty bass, interpretive dance, and even harpists! It's all part of our mission to unite the fractured and wholly groovy subgenres of the Seattle scene. Join us for...

IMPUTOR? Showcase feat.
Vells
Plastiq Phantom
Catbees
Sara Jayne

Vells' first full-length recording, Flight From Echo Falls, a collaborative production effort of Modest Mouse's Jeremiah Green and Plastiq Phantom's Darrin Wiener, could be mistaken for a dusted-off artifact from a timeless time. Tristan Marcum's other worldly deliverance of emotive vocal detail brings you songs that combine the transcendent elements of wistful longing, hopefulness, and Elvisian fervor. The formidable rhythm of Jeremiah Green is the driving soul-engine for Tristan's lofty lyrical train. This psychedelic pop gem is a divergence from the mundane and confronts the listener with the inherent divinity of music. An impressive leap from the previous EP produced by Phil Ek, Vells have managed to fuse light and dark into a visceral musical experience that's good for the soul. Varied inspirations and combined visions characterize Vells' sweeping, lush sound; ultimately creating songs ancient and new, delivered with sincerity and spirit.

Since the band's formation in 2001, Vells lineup has evolved into Jeremiah Green, Adam McCollom, Tristan Marcum, and Mary Thinnes setting the group on an exciting path of musical exploration. Vells' debut EP was recorded in 2002 by Phil EK, and released in early 2003 by Seattle based label, Luckyhorse Industries. Vells music has been compared to bands including the Kinks, Beatles, and Shins for their melodic and hooky song writing and energetic delivery. These elements combined with their eclectic inspirations and radical visions characterize the Vells' sound.

Gang Affiliations: Luckyhorse, Modest Mouse
Total Stitches Lifetime: 1 million

www: http://www.vells.net/
Capitol Hill Arts Center (CHAC) L o w e r L e v e l
1621 12th Ave
Seattle's Capitol Hill (under Crave Restaurant)
10p - 2a / $7 / 21+



Saturday 5/7

GAY RUGBY TOURNAMENT @ Marymoor Park

QUAKE RUGBY HOST GAY RUGBY TOURNAMENT!

On Saturday May, 7th, over 150 gay rugby players will converge on
Seattle
and they're looking for action. The teams will spar off at Marymoor
Park in
Redmond at 8am until about 4pm. After the tournament, teams and fans
are
invited to a post party at The Cuff. Rugby events are known for their
parties, and no one should miss this!

"We're excited to play host to teams from all around the US," said
Derrick
Mickle, Tournament Director. There will be teams from Dallas, Los
Angeles,
San Francisco, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego, and more. "We hope
Seattle
will come out and watch this tournament, it should be an excellent time
for
all," said Team Captain Craig Kelly.

Coach Jerry Gent is excited about The Quake's chances, "We have our
strongest team yet. We had a great season and look forward to a
competitive
tournament." Last Spring, the Quake beat the reining Gay Rugby Champs,
The
San Francisco Fog. The Fog is looking to take back the crown/tiara at
Magnitude 15.0.

The Quake would like to thank their sponsors for helping with this
event.
R-Place, Alaskan Brewing Company, Madison Pub, Changes, TuhLe's Joint,
Rein
Fire Ranch, and The Cuff.


For more info visit: www.quakerugby.org
May 7th, 8am-4pm Marymoor Park FREE!
Post Party @ The Cuff 5pm


The Consul @ Chop Suey

Dearest Party Volcano,
I've been a subscriber for years, don't know why I haven't sent you listings more often, but this here's a good one. The Consul plays 3-piece instrumental dub-jungle-funkrock and I've never heard anyone like us in Seattle. Following up a few great sets at The Showbox last month, we'll be at Chop Suey this Saturday. You can check out pics, MP3, etc at www.interactivejack.com. Show info follows. Thanks!

There’s been a lot of talk about this here band, maybe, maybe too much talk. Less talkin’ and more rockin’ is what the people say. This longwinded jibjab claptrap jawflap business is just over our heads. We like to rock, and we’re not talking about rockin’ philosophy, or rockin’ subquantum particle physics, or rockin’ intergalactic sci-fi lightsaber RNA decryption neuro-harmoonical reprocessization, or rockin’ hyperloquacious flibbety flobbety floo type noise, either. We’re simple folk here, descended from trailblazing westward pioneers, salt of the earth, straight shooters, handy with the hands, if you take my meaning, what you see is what you get.
In honor of the simple, rustic nature of this rugged frontier society of ours, The Consul has prepared a stripped down, no frills, hand-hewn set of raw, unpolished rock mayhem to commemorate our homesteading, claim jumping, where-no-white-man-has-ever-gone-before initiation into the terra incognita of one of Seattle’s premier rock venues, Chop Suey. Don’t forget your pickaxe and tobacco plugs.
By way of recognition of the momentousness of this unprecedented occurrence, The Consul has flensed our usual set of all non-rock elements. Prepare yourselves for a rock only neuro-harmonic reprogramming session fully devoid of any and all sonic content of the less-than-rock variety.
Joining us in our Westward expansion in search of our Destiny Manifest are rock legends Sol, Place 2 Hyde and Trainyard.
Doors at 9, Consul at 11.

$7 advance tickets are available from all Galactic Emissaries, Consular Officers, and Ambassadorial Representatives. Day of show tickets will gouge you for $10. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.interactivejack.com or by emailing your name, phone #, and how many tickets you need to savvyjake@hotmail.com.


The Consul @ Chop Suey
W/ Sol, P2H, and Trainyard
Saturday, May 7
Doors at 9, Consul at 11.
$7 advance, $10 door
Advance tix: www.interactivejack.com or savvyjake@hotmail.com




"A Fool & His Money" @ The Big Building


Hello good Party Volcano folks,
Could you please add this party (details and link to flier are below)
to your weekly listing? (And also subscribe me to your list?)
Thanks much!
Peter

A Fool and His Money
a high-risk party benefiting the Infernal Noise Brigade

Many of you might remember that last time the INB held a party like
this..... cards, spinning wheels, dice, nice suits..... I shouldn't be
more specific than that. It is really one of the best parties to be
found and only happens once every couple of years.

"A Fool & His Money"
Fundraiser to send the Infernal Noise Brigade to battle with the G8
Scotland this July. We risk our asses, you risk a little money.

Saturday May 7
at The Big Building: 3600 Marginal Way S. (X marks the spot under both
the Hwy 99 Viaduct and the West Seattle Bridge)

9:30pm until 4am

$5 minimum to enter, more is nice

Come for the above-hinted-at activities.
Also enjoy music by Orchestar Zirconium, a special Balkan Brass Band
constructed by Circus Contraption, a set by Ensemble Sub Masa, whose
smokey old songs are the perfect soundtrack for this speakeasy, plus
the INB and other guests.


SATURDAY MAY 7
9:30 p.m., $5-$20
The Big Building, 3600 E. Marginal Way S.
Flier at www.postworldindustries.com/current/infernalriskparty.html

www.infernalnoise.org.



Sunday 5/8

"Show + Tell" @ NWFF

Kick, 33 Fainting Spells & Northwest Film Forum

present as part of New Dance Cinema

“Show + Tell”
a behind-the-scenes event focusing on local dance artists making movies.

Sunday May 8, 2005
3:00-4:30 PM

Seattle - Kick and 33 Fainting Spells, with the Northwest Film Forum, are pleased to present “Show + Tell,” a behind-the-scenes event that reveals the creative process of five local dance artists making movies: Gaelen Hanson, Jessica Jobaris with John Paulsen, Karn Junkinsmith, Megan Murphy and Maureen Whiting. This Show + Tell is part of New Dance Cinema 2005 at the new home of the Northwest Film Forum at 1515 12th Ave. on Capitol Hill. Each artist will show an excerpt of new work or work-in-progress, followed by an interactive discussion facilitated by Kick Co-Directors Kara O'Toole and Crispin Spaeth. Don't miss this unique conversation about the emerging hybrid art form of dance film. Sunday May 8, 2005, 3:00-4:30 pm at the Northwest Film Forum's Small Theater, 1515 12th Avenue, Seattle. It's free!

Ticket and General Information

This program is free. Seating is limited. No reservations will be taken, so prompt arrival is recommended. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Seats will be held for members of the press on request. Questions? Email kotoole@cornish.edu or phone (206) 349-6621. For more information about New Dance Cinema 2005 visit www.33faintingspells.org

The Program

Show + Tell is an ongoing program of the Seattle dance organization, Kick. Kick partners with organizations and dance artists to find new ways to promote dance. This episode of Kick’s Show + Tell is presented as part of the international film festival, New Dance Cinema. Show + Tell is an opportunity to get inside information about this burgeoning field. Choreographers/Filmmakers Gaelen Hanson, Jessica Jobaris/John Paulsen, Karn Junkinsmith, Megan Murphy, and Maureen Whiting will each present a film in varied stages of production. The Kick-led discussion following is an opportunity for the audience to find out what makes this Seattle community of dance filmmakers tick.

The Producers

Kick is a dance organization, co-directed by Seattle dance veterans Kara O'Toole and Crispin Spaeth. Kick creates opportunity, visibility, and communication by presenting dance events that connect dance artists, organizations, and the public. Kick aims to advance the appreciation of dance as an art form, and raise the profile of dance as a cultural resource in the Pacific Northwest. Show + Tell is Kick’s longest running program.

33 Fainting Spells, led by choreographers Gaelen Hanson and Dayna Hanson, is a Seattle based company making original work in dance-theater since 1994. Out of keen interest in the hybrid art form of dance film, 33 Fainting Spells started New Dance Cinema, a biennial festival of dance film, in 1999. With Northwest Film Forum, 33 Fainting Spells has co-produced three editions of New Dance Cinema. 33 began creating work in dance film in 2000 with the short 16mm film Measure. The company is at work on an ongoing series of shorts beginning with Entry (2003.)

Sunday May 8, 2005, 3:00-4:30 pm at the
Northwest Film Forum's Small Theater, 1515 12th Avenue, Seattle.
It's free!

Monday 5/9

Brian Kenney Fresno @ Mr Spot's Chai House

If you don't know him, Brian Kenney Fresno is one of the weirdest,
most-creative, most brilliant of one-man-bands. He plays it all, pushes
it through a series of computers and special effects, adds a few sock
puppets and a smoke machine, and comes out with some truly brilliant
music. At the Blue Moon, Thursday May 9. Plus a few more Seattle dates.
Well worth your time.

From BKF:

deer freinds,
just wanted to give y'all a remindin update bout the tour of tyranny
2005.

comcast is from hell, and i'm havin to right you individuwelly, sorry
to
have been outta tuoch.

as allways, plaese tell yuor freinds and wake the nayghburs!
whoooo!
hope to see ya out their-
all of my fresno to you,
bkf
Brian Kenney Fresno
www.bonghitrecords.com
and when you see me on the street, yell "FRESNO!"

Thurs May 5th Tonic Lounge Portland, Or
Fri May 6th Bob's Java Jive Tacoma, Wa
Sat May 7th Y.M.C.A Seattle, Wa all ages Ska show
Mon May 9th Mr Spot's Chai House Seattle Wa all ages
Tues May 10th Manium Olympia, Wa with Faun Fable
Wed May11th Funhouse Seattle, Wa
Thurs May 12th The Blue Moon Seattle, Wa

Mr Spot's Chai House


Tuesday 5/10

Opening of Judith Kindler’s "Journal" @ Cornish

Hi Don,

Please join us for the opening of Judith Kindler’s exhibit Journal, on Tuesday May 10th.

Inspired by many years of journal-keeping, these works offer visual explorations of the everyday questions one ponders.

Hope you can make it to the opening,

Adriana

Inspired by her journals from the past 30 years, Kindler documents questions she has asked of the I Ching (Book of Changes). The use of the I Ching accesses an ancient Chinese tradition, using a philosophical understanding of one’s position in relationship to a question posed. Revealing the trials and reflections of daily life, her work considers journal keeping as an ongoing dialogue with oneself. Through visual exploration, the artist exposes the commonality of the human experience, our search for answers and insight as well as our blindness to personal failings.

Cornish College of the Arts
1000 Lenora Street
Seattle WA 98121
www.cornish.edu


Thursday 5/12

LINGO DANCETHEATER: Relatively Real @ On The Boards

A seductive dance theater work tackling questions of identity, perception & reality

world premiere - one week only

KT Niehoff's
LINGO DANCETHEATER
Relatively Real

May 12-14, 8pm

Tackling gender roles, alter-ego and androgyny, Relatively Real explores who we think we are and how filters of time, place, security and relationships alter our view of "the self".

Choreographer KT Niehoff uses the directorial prowess garnered from her ten years of experience to create her most ambitious, emotional and athletic work to date. The piece highlights seven of the most skilled performers and movement innovators in Seattle: Bianca Cabrera,
Scott Davis, Dustin Haug, Aiko Kinoshita, KT Niehoff, Aaron Swartzman
& Janine Tiede.

Haunting, original score by Adam McCollom, outrageous costumes by Alex Martin, whimsical animation and film design by Stefan Gruber & stunning lighting design by Julie Keenan.



CALL THE BOX OFFICE FOR TICKETS
206.217.9888
Tue-Fri, Noon-6pm

Buy Tickets online
http://ontheboards.pmail.biz/pmailweb/ct?id=25+61313536+24+1+23400

Watch the animated flash trailer for this, and other, upcoming shows
http://ontheboards.pmail.biz/pmailweb/ct?id=26+61313536+24+2+23400

Read more, listen to an audio interview or read audience blogs
http://ontheboards.pmail.biz/pmailweb/ct?id=27+61313536+24+3+23400

OtB Homepage
http://www.ontheboards.org/index.php?nav=c1&id=7

Lingo dancetheater Homepage: http://ontheboards.pmail.biz/pmailweb/ct?id=29+61313536+24+5+23400


Don Volcano’s Computer Corner.

I tell you upfront that the following links are not for you if you don’t have a strong stomach or if you dress up like a clown and demonstrate downtown with a sign saying "We are not protesting!"

You are still here? Okay then let’s get started. (BTW, these links have been provided by my lovely girlfriend Madeline, who gives me the best presents.)

Sometimes you hit a site with an article that is so disturbing that you … want to continue reading. For example the BBC had an article in 2003 that started like this:

"When Tanya Andrews returned from a recent family holiday in Costa Rica, she had no idea she had brought back a gruesome souvenir."

I know you want to read the rest:

Invasion of the Bodysnatchers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3236294.stm

Museums are also a great source to educate you about nature:

Decomposition
http://www.deathonline.net/decomposition/decomposition/index.htm

And then there is Wikipedia. What would I do without it? Where else would I learn about people like Gayle Laverne Grinds? Ms Grinds was a resident of Stuart, Florida, who gained notoriety following her death. Grinds, who was 4'10" and 478 pounds, had been sitting on the same couch since 1998 following a broken leg, and her skin had fused inseparably with the upholstery. I love it that Wikipedia highlights words like "couch" and "lifestyle" as they are providing links to other topics:

Gayle Laverne Grinds (August 27, 1964 - August 11, 2004).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayle_grinds

I think that’s enough for this week.

Don Volcano.