The big events this weekend are Critical Massive, Ladyfest, and Seattle Pride March. None of those really excite me. I decided it's the perfect weekend for driving up to Vancouver BC. See you next week!
Friday, 6/25
Noon Critical Massive
7:45 PM Fahrenheit 9/11 @ Meridian 16
Saturday, 6/26
3:00 PM SUPERJEW SALE™
7:00 PM Unsung Premiere @ Henry Art Gallery
8:00 PM LADYFEST @ CHAC
Sunday, 6/27
11:00 AM Seattle Pride March
noon Ladyfest @ Graceland.
7:00 PM TENTH ANNIVERSARY PARTY of the Olympia Experimental Music Festival
8:00 PM James’ B-Day @ Sunset Bowl in Ballard
Tuesday, 6/29
9:00 PM Dolomites @ the TRACTOR
Thursday, 7/1
8:00 PM Photo Show @ Retail Therapy
9:00 PM La Boum! @ CHAC.
Friday, 6/25
Critical Massive (June 25 - 27)
Jordan writes:
Mini-Burning Man in the Cascades. Held at the Lake Bronson Family Nudist Park (no, you don't have to be naked, it's just where it happens to be held, so you can be if you want to be), it's a gorgeous location nestled in the woods, great camping, a beautiful lake with paddleboats and canoes, etc. Big parties Friday and Saturday nights, plus some theme camps will set up domes and art installations. I went last year and it was an amazing time. There should be around 400 people total, the weather's supposed to be beautiful, so you can't say no. Tickets are $40 and must be purchased in advance by Thursday midnight. No ticket sales at the gate.
Here is more about Critical Massive:
Theme: The Inversion Theory
Play beyond your universe, we'll meet on the other side.
What is your opposite? Who do you think you are, and how do you step
outside yourself? If you become too comfortable in your skin, blinders
close you to new experiences. Explore the universe, expand your
boundaries.
Welcome to your Big Bang.
Critical Massive is located at the fabulous Lake Bronson Family Nudist Park,
site of the inaugural Critical Massive in 2003. This year we again have the
entire site, and are looking forward to it.
TICKET INFORMATION
- Price: $40 for the weekend (sorry, no day passes). Children under 12
are admitted free.
- In person at Zion's Gate records, located at 1100 E Pike in the
Capitol Hill area of Seattle, WA .
I have heard of an undocumented way for getting discounted tickets, which might still work: Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/366 and use the password "burningdonuts".
Gate times are FRIDAY, 12pm-12am and SATURDAY 9-10.
EXODUS at Sunday, 8am-4pm.
Schedule: http://massiveburn.org
Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/284
http://massive.twiinster.com/cm2004.htm
Fahrenheit 9/11 @ Meridian 16
Katrin is pointing out that Fahrenheit 9/11 is coming into our theaters this weekend. You have probably already heard of Michael Moore's new movie Fahrenheit 9/11. It has reaped widespread praise from critics. Here are just a few samples:
Roger Ebert, "Less is Moore in subdued, effective '9/11'," Chicago Sun Times, May 18, 2004
"Despite these dramatic moments, the most memorable footage for me involved President Bush on Sept. 11. [Ebert goes on to describe the scene.] The look on his face as he reads the book, knowing what he knows, is disquieting."
http://www.suntimes.com/output/eb-feature/cst-ftr-cannes18.html
Mary Corliss, "A First Look at "Fahrenheit 9/11," Time Magazine Online, May 17, 2004
Corliss calls the film, "Moore’s own War on Error."
http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,638819,00.html
Frank Rich, "Beautiful Minds and Ugly Truths," International Herald Tribune, May 21, 2004
"'Fahrenheit 9/11' is not the movie Moore watchers, fans or foes, were expecting. (If it were, the foes would find it easier to ignore.)"
http://www.iht.com/articles/521066.html
I can't wait to see it!
LCE Meridian 16 Theatre
1501 7th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Cross Street: Pike Street
Phone: (206) 223-9600
Price: Adult: $9.00 Senior/Child: $5.50
Trailer: http://www.moveonpac.org/f911/?id=2949-2762197-bQwaWZpKiiJO_Hi5p8CnPA
Meridian 16:
http://www.movietickets.com/movie_detail.asp?movie_id=45416&SearchZip=98102&Showdate=9
Saturday, 6/26
SUPERJEW SALE™
DJ Superjew writes:
I hope all of you can make it to the only event of its kind--the
SUPERJEW SALE--going on at my house on Capitol Hill next weekend. I've
decided to rid myself of my unnecessary necessities, and so, am hosting
a lawn party and artful garage sale. Now you're thinking, who wants to
tinker around and buy overpriced art supplies? Well gents & ladies, you
are mistaken, 'cause everything non-essential must go and I'm marking it
garage-style-low. Ever wondered what kinds of priceless junk I've
collected over the early years of my SuperJew-dom? Wanted a peek inside
the private life and material development of my persona? Need odd and
sundry items or maybe one of my prints? Weird retro records? Some 78s
too? Come on down.
All items will bear a biographical gallery label noting materials, date,
and mode of use (if household installation piece). Show catalog will be
available.
the SUPERJEW SALE™
saturday JUNE 26th
a curatorial experiment in garage sale commerce
416 11th Ave E (11th and Harrison, E of Fred Meyer)
3pm - 9pm
FLYER for SUPERJEW SALE:
http://www.mariannegoldin.com/superjew_sale.jpg
Unsung Premiere @ Henry Art Gallery
Randy Woods - the guy who looks a little bit like Jason Puchinelli - is now a movie star:
Hi All,
I have a brief role in a movie called Unsung.
Check it out, I’ll be at the opening in costume.
thanks,
enjoy the sun!
xo
randy
About the movie:
A dark comedy filmed in Seattle, Unsung takes a look back at how successful karaoke video producer Bruce and his best friend Chuck discovered the path to half-wit glory in making karaoke videos.
Unsung Premiere
Saturday, June 26th, 7 p.m.
Henry Art Gallery
15th Ave NE & NE 41st St.
Suggested $5 donation
www.unsungmovie.com
www.randywoodart.com
LADYFEST @ CHAC
I've got tons of emails about events that are taking place as part of Ladyfest. This is one of them:
Hey all.
Just a reminder: I'm hosting Ladyfest's Saturday performance offerings
and I'd love to see you there!
WHAT: Ladyfrickenfest!
WHERE: Capitol Hill Arts Center (12th and Pine in the same bldg
as the "Crave" restaurant)
WHEN: Saturday June 26, Doors open 7:30, show at 8pm
WHUT ELSE? Burlesque to follow at 10pm (seperate ticket)
Also if you missed the Premiere Party of the documentary on
Guerrilla Masquerade Party last month, or if you just want
to see it again on the big screen, head on down to the Capitol Hill
Arts Center (aka CHAC) this Saturday night at 9:30.
9:30-10:45pm Ladyfest Documentary Film Showcase: Program #2
GMP Documentary is first up, followed by "The Naked Feminist"
Total Running Time of both films: 1 Hour and 14 minutes.
Capitol Hill Arts Center (12th & Pine -- 1621 12th Ave.)
Cost is $9.00.
http://ladyfestseattle.org/schedule.html
http://www.gmpseattle.com/documentary/
Sunday, 6/27
Seattle Pride March
Of course the Guerrilla Masquerade Party will show up too. Dirty Bunny writes:
Hey Guerrillas!
The morning of Sunday June 27th, we'll be pairing up Male Bonding
Experiment to take part in the 30th annual Seattle LGBT Pride Parade.
MBE & GMP will be floating down the parade route in a big white truck
decorating to look like a rabbit, playing thematic music, passing out
flyers, wigs, and masks to the crowd.
Everyone's invited to dress up and come join the parade -- whether
you're straight, gay, bisexual, or something in between. Wear any
costume you like, but keep in mind that we'll be walking a little
over a mile, so comfortable shoes and sunscreen (or an umbrella) are
suggested.
Placement of GMP & MBE is 97th in the parade (of about 144
contingents), right between the Vicarious Theatre Company and Pacific
Northwest Reconciling network. We'll be checking in and getting our
big white bunny truck set up in the staging area between 9:30am and
10am, and the parade gets going at 11am. Our staging area is at about
11th and Pike. So look for us between 10am and 11am in that location -
- right near the LGBT Center and the Satellite Lounge. If you're
having trouble finding us, look for the Bud Light truck -- they
should be just east of us in the staging area. And if you're running
late, just catch us as we go by.
The Parade route runs up Broadway, from Pike to Prospect, then up to
the Rally at Volunteer Park.
...
For all the details, including a map of the staging area and parade
route, go to http://www.gmpseattle.com/main.html
See you Sunday Morning!
dirty bunny
Guerrilla Masquerade Party
www.seattlepride.org/march.htm
Ladyfest @ Graceland.
More Ladyfest events:
Enjoy the style sensations of local designers and support your favorite artists at FABRICATION: the LadyFest Fashion Show and Craft Fair!
Craft fair starts at 12 p.m. Fashion show starts at 3 p.m.
Ladyfest Seattle is part of a tradition of grassroots-organized festivals showcasing the talents of women artists. The first Ladyfest took place in Olympia, WA in 2000. The original event raised over $30,000 for women's charities and motivated women around the US and in Europe to start their own Ladyfests.
Later that day the Three Imaginary Girls will be co-sponsoring an all-ages Ladyfest Showcase:
The night will feature a stellar lineup of some of the finest female
Northwest artists, including The Catch, Ms. Led, Scream Club, Schoolyard
Heroes, Smoosh, and Mon Frere, and will also feature DJs Les Saucettes
spinning 1960s French-pop between the bands' sets.
EVENT DETAILS
WHAT: Three Imaginary Girls Ladyfest show with The Catch, Ms. Led, Scream
Club, Schoolyard Heroes, Smoosh, and Mon Frere. This event is all-ages.
WHERE: Graceland, 109 Eastlake Ave E.
WHEN: Saturday, June 26, 2004. Doors open 8p.
COST: $10. Ladyfest 5-event passes are available for $35. Advance tickets
available on the Ladyfest Seattle website (http://www.ladyfestseattle
Graceland
109 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA View Map
When: Sun, June 27, 12:00PM
http://ladyfestseattle.org/schedule.html
http://www.evite.com/pages/gt/events/view.jsp?event=BAPUHVTOGYPRZXSTRLPZ
TENTH ANNIVERSARY PARTY of the Olympia Experimental Music Festival
Amy is pointing out this odd event in Olympia:
THE TENTH ANNUAL OLYMPIA FESTIVAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MUSICS June 24-27th 2004
The Olympia Strange Music Society was founded in 1995 by Arrington de Dionyso and Jim McAdams, two KAOS dj's who agreed that while Olympia was certainly a fertile ground for independent rock music, there were other genres of very visceral music that were under-represented in the "scene".
What is Experimental Music? The Olympia Festival of Experimental Musics does not concern itself with answering this question directly, but each year presents a very diverse group of performers, each with their own very different approach to working with sound and performance.
Each year the Festival has grown considerably in international reputation among the connaisseurs of avant-garde music. Each festival has presented an amazing diversity of approaches to and backgrounds in experimental music, from new composition, free improvisation, avant-rock, avant-jazz, noise, electronic, and music that is undefinable except to say that is it very strange. Every festival has featured performers astounding in their years of mastery of their forms and instruments, with international reputations.
More info: http://home.comcast.net/~rotcod1/OLYpressrelease.htm
James’ B-Day @ Sunset Bowl in Ballard
Does James Whetzel really get older every year? We will find out on Sunday. Here is his inivitation:
Amigas y amigos, asdiqa’, friends, doste, amis,
It’s that time of year when I celebrate yet another wild and wacky year
of my existence.
Older and wiser? Perhaps.
In any case, I am happier this year than last year. Yes, the repulsive
G.W.. Scheisse is still in the White House, but my musical skills
continue to improve, and I have been doing more and more musical recording
work for more pay, though in that regard things need to get even better
even faster.
I’ve shaved off the goatee. My sarod has a pickup and I have straps on
it so I can play it standing up.
Also, I am driving a new cooler, smaller more fuel car, that has a CD
actually plays my CDRS!
And so on and so on blah, blah, blah, so many things in my life have
improved this year. Most importantly, though, I am still in touch with
all you wonderful people. Life is no fun sans friends.
Ah yes, baby, it is my birthday, and it is time that we take it to
Sunset Bowl in scenic Ballard. Let us get together and celebrate the
bizarre miracle of our contemporary existence by engaging in the ancient and
exalted activities known as bowling and karaoke. Sunset Bowl is
located at 1420 NW Market Street. I have reserved two lanes, but if we are a
massive crowd we can always get more. The fun and games shall commence
around 8pm. Feel free to bring your friends, and tell other people
that I know that might want to come because I don’t have everyone’s email.
And re: the karaoke side of things—although I would be more than happy
to let you in on my vast knowledge of the “butt-rock” repetoire, it may
actually be more entertaining to hear some of you all sing a bit. I
mean I am singing all the time right?
So please come out, or if you are lazy, incapacitated, or living
outside Seattle, send me an email and wish me well. I don’t expect those of
you in Paris, Chicago, Sarasota, Greensboro, Berkeley, New Haven, Santa
Fe, and Tunis to come out (though that would be exceedingly rad if you
did!), but send a nice wish or two as I send my best wishes to you.
Paix et amour out to you all, hope to see on Sunday, I will send you
one reminder,
James
Sunset Bowl is located at 1420 NW Market Street. 8pm.
Tuesday, 6/29
Dolomites @ the TRACTOR
My downgrade thumb is itching and my guts are telling me that this will be a crappy show but Segue says:
I met Steven of the Dolomites at Burning Flipside outside Austin about a month ago, and can assure you that this will likely be a pretty raucous show. Charlie Smith, known for his unforgettable fiery metal sculptures on the playa (Infanity, Hearth, Tunnel of Transformation etc) will also be performing.
COMe SmELL the MuZIK!!!! JUNE 29th @ the TRACTOR
See BABY GRAMPS- the NW legend ( POPEYE MEETS TOM WAITS MEETS
TAJ MAHAL). Smell the DOLOMITES - the ever Evolving troupe of GYPSY/
JAPANESE / COOKING sonGS about FOOD, LUV, FREAKS, DRUNKS, MURDERERS, and much
much More and The KITCHEN SYNCHOPATORs- the name Says it all
Location- 5213 BAllaRd AVE NW
More info call 206-789-3599
for more info on the bands go to
www.babygramps.com
www.dolomitesmell.com
Thursday, 7/1
Photo Show @ Retail Therapy
Wazhma writes:
This month we are proud to present the work of Seattle-based freelance photographer Barbara Kinney.
Barbara moved to Seattle in 2002 after 21 years of living in Washington DC. During her time on the East Coast, she was a picture editor and photographer at USA Today, a picture editor at Reuters News Service and from 1993-99, served as a White House Photographer during the Clinton Administration. Her photos have been published on the covers of both Newsweek and TIME magazines and in 1996, she was a first place award winner in the World Press Photo Foundation competition. She has happily settled in the Northwest with her partner Trudie, a Siberian Husky named Kaya and four cats.
Barbara Kinney traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan this past April.
“Although Kabul is covered in dust from a 9-year drought and is crumbling from years of war and Taliban rule, I found a quiet beauty in the people
and the culture of the city. I have selected photographs for this exhibit that I hope represent that beauty.”
Please come join us for this special evening and oppurtunity to see a different perspective. Wine and snacks will be provided as always.
The show will run through the end of July...everyone is welcome
Retail Therapy
905 E. Pike
Thursday, July 1, 8:00pm
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=DCANTXLSCVVCHPUFIVCV
La Boum! @ CHAC.
Liz writes:
On Thursday, July 1, DJs Les Saucettes will be hosting
a French mod fashion show during La Boum!, our 60s
French pop night at the Capitol Hill Arts Center,
featuring original styles by local designers and our
very own Super Jew as guest DJ. Twiste et chante to
the sounds of Bardot, Jacques Dutronc, France Gall,
and, of course, Serge!
Til then,
Liz
Capitol Hill Arts Center (Lower Level)
1621 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Doors open at 9pm
Fashion show at 10:30pm, $3, 21+
http://www.capitolhillarts.com/events.html#LaBoum (pay
no attention to the line about the dance contest.
That was last month and it was hilarious)
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