I am still in California and I am returning tomorrow.
This week I am appending a note from a funny PDL project:
PDL RELEASES THE UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO TOUR OF THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
Friday, 2/8
6:00 PM Art Opening at McLeod Residence
6:00 PM BLVD Gallery:“Trade Bloc: A group show of Global Ambitions”
6:00 PM A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities @ Roq La Rue
9:00 PM BROKEN DISCO XI
Saturday, 2/9
6:00 PM Art Opening at OK OK gallery + Ballard Art Walk
6:00 PM? BLVD Project Room : Arterial Lines Video
6:00 PM ELLEN FORNEY's LUST @ Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
7:00 PM CUDDLE PARTIES
10:30 PM HIPPIES GONE WILD AT KRAKT SATURDAY
11:00 PM The Stay Up Late Show
Sunday, 2/10
7:00 PM Vatsalya group show reception and benefit
Tuesday, 2/12
5:00 PM Retrofit opening
6:00 PM? GMP: "FOUR BARS AND SEVEN BEERS AGO..."
6:00 PM Pecha Kucha 5
Thursday, 2/14
6:00 PM Twilight Artist Collective: "Recycled Love"
9:00 PM TIG's Dancing on the Valentine @ Nectar
Friday, 2/8
Art Opening at McLeod Residence
6-10pm
BLVD Gallery:“Trade Bloc: A group show of Global Ambitions”
BLVD Gallery presents
“Trade Bloc: A group show of Global Ambitions”
Featuring new work by Kofie, Other, NISHI, Nhon Nguyen, Erik Abel,
Hannah Stouffer, Mateu Velasco, and Acorn
February 8 – March 8 , 2008BLVD Gallery is proud to present “Trade Bloc”, a group show that aims
to present the global flavor of the urban art milieu. The concept of
this show came out of a series of conversations about globalism and
art. What are the benefits of a truly Global art market? What are the
effects of the internet on artists ability to gain recognition without
the participation of the traditional channels of media exposure? We
have assembled a group of great artists from Asia, North America, South
America, and Europe whose work we feel perfectly illustrate this new
borderless world in which we live.
Kofie, USA http://www.keepdrafting.com/
Other, Canada http://www.flickr.com/photos/other/
NISHI, Japan http://www.myspace.com/nishi89
Nhon Nguyen, Viet Nam/ USA http://www.lifelikedust.com
Erik Abel, USA http://www.abelarts.com/
Acorn, Germany http://www.flickr.com/photos/acornsgrow/
Hannah Stouffer, USA http://www.grandarray.com/
Mateu Velasco, Brazil http://www.mateu.blogger.com.br/
Artist Reception Friday February 8 6pm - 10pm.
BLVD Gallery 2316 2nd ave Seattle Wa 98121.
http://www.blvdart.com
A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities @ Roq La Rue
Roq La Rue
Presents
“ A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities “
group show
opens Friday February 8th 6-9pm
runs through March 1stFor our first show of 2008, Roq la Rue is pleased to present a huge group show entitled “A Cabinet Of Natural Curiosities”. We asked our artists to create works relating to animals. The mysterious links we have with animals are integral part of our psychological make up. As humans we treasure them, fetishize them, turn them into symbols, anthropomorphize them, and at the same time inflict terrible cruelty upon them. We allow horrific injustices in slaughterhouses to occur and decimate their habitats, yet offer our children stuffed animals for comfort and have whole stores devoted to pampering your pet. The incongruities in the way we relate to the other creatures living on the planet relates directly to the way we view ourselves.
This show, while leaning more towards the fanciful rather than the political, offers up a wunderkammer like display of creatures, while addressing many of the issues raised above.
Contact us if you'd like to be on the preview list. Judging from the work we've seen- this will be one of our best shows in Roq La Rue history!Artists include: Femke Hiemstra, Travis Louie, Brian Despain, Amy Sol, Lisa Petrucci, Chris Ryniak, Chet Zar, Kozydan, Junko Mizumo, Liz McGrath, Kukula, Laura Plansker, Mark Frauenfelder, Christian Vanminnen, Mark Gleason, Nathan Ota, Catalina Estrada, Sarah Joncas, Kamala Dolphin-Kingsley, John Brophy, Anthony Pontius, Jeremy Bennet, Jim Woodring, Heiko Muller, Javier S. Ortega, Slate Grove, Davey, Jen Lobo, and more..
Roq La Rue Gallery
"Purveyors Of Fine Pop Surrealism
and Contemporary Art Since '98"
2312 2nd Ave Seattle WA 98121
(206)374-8977
Wens-Sat 1-6pm
www.roqlarue.com
BROKEN DISCO XI
Of all the Broken Discos I've been involved with, I have to say, this is the one I am most excited about on a very personal level. Not only is Abe Duque one of my favorite dance producers of the past decade, but he's never played in the NW. In addition, Brian Zentz has to be one of the most underrated techno DJs in the US and the few times I've got to see him spin I was blown away by both his impeccable track selection and flawless mixing. As for the locals, Eddie and Kris have remained to of the most inspiring figures in my life over the past 6 years (my stay in Seattle) and I can't think of two better representatives of kicking off the main room festivities. I am also very excited to have two of Seattle's veteran house DJs Sean Majors and Jen Woolfe, who'll be holding down the lounge on Friday. Overall, I'd say this is our strongest BD line up to date and I hope you'll join us.
On a side note, many of you know that Kris Moon will be leaving us next month and this Friday marks what will be his final Live PA in Seattle. Kris' vast contributions to the Seattle underground through Robo.Trash, the Laptop Battle, Decibel, the Division List and the Seattle Live Users Group have helped in building a strong foundation on which many of us now reside and I am very sad to see him go. Last week Kris gave me a little preview of the set, which he's been working diligently on for over a month, and I can say with complete confidence that it's his most accomplished work to date. That being said, won't you please come out early to show your support and experience what could very well be the most entertaining set of the night.
So with that, here's this Friday's program:
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8TH @ CHOP SUEY
--------------------------------------------Decibel, Fourthcity, Sensory Effect and Shameless proudly present...
BROKEN DISCO XI
[ IDOL STAGE ]
+ ABE DUQUE (live) : NYC - Gigolo // Novamute // Tresor // Abe Duque Records
+ BRIAN ZENTZ (dj) : PDX - Morris Audio // Intec // Definitive
+ KRIS MOON (live) : SEA - Laptop Battle // Decibel
+ EDDIE (dj) : SEA - Environmental Structures[ MAKE OUT LOUNGE ]
+ SEAN MAJORS (dj) : SEA - Lost Boys
+ JEN WOOLFE (dj) : SEA - Lecshi Lounge
+ BROKEN DISCONAUTS (dj) : SEA - resident BD DJs
Doors open at 9pm
18+ w/ ID
$12 adv. / $15 dos.Tickets available @
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=240225Bios / Links / Music available @
http://www.myspace.com/broken_disco
@ Chop Suey
1325 E. Madison St
Seattle WA
Saturday, 2/9
Art Opening at OK OK gallery + Ballard Art Walk
6-10pm
BLVD Project Room : Arterial Lines Video
Arterial Lines Video : http://youtube.com/watch?v=4uuGbkOslYY
The BLVD Gallery Project Room is a collaborative effort between BLVD
Gallery and TRIPLE, a new boutique in the Ballard neighborhood on
Historic Ballard Ave.
The goal of “The Project Room” is to Create a small venue for emerging
artists to develop and expand on concepts through Site specific
installations.
The first Installation in the Project Room is “Arterial Lines” by Nhon
Nguyen, a Seattle based artist who is using the opportunity to create a
mural
that reflect on his experiences living in Osaka Japan over the past 3
years. This piece will continue to be worked over the course of the
installation, eventually incorporating audio of field recordings in
Osaka and the contributions of a variety of local artists. There will
also be a serigraph created to coincide with the installation.artist statement- Today’s modern society is so dependent on technology
that it has become so important in our everyday existence. Modern
cities are hardwired to support and supply people with the power and
communication sources that they need. Having lived and worked in Japan
I feel that no where else in the world this is more evident than the
major cities of Japan.
What fascinated me about living in Japan was how efficient everything
was as a result of their advanced technology. The downside to all this
technology is that it requires a lot of power and all the cables and
wires to carry it. In the US, we bury most of our power cables but in
Japan, they are run above ground due to the threat of earthquake
damage. The title Arterial Lines is in reference to how this system of
power and communication lines are comparatively important to the
functioning of the city, much like our own circulatory system that
keeps us alive. These wires are the veins and arteries that keeps the
city alive.New artworks by Angel 179 and Mateu Velasco in the Mezzanine
Opening reception February 9 with special performance by The Saturday
Knights
Info:
http://blvdart.com
http://www.tripleseattle.com
http://www.thesaturdayknights.com
http://www.lifelikedust.com
http://www.mateu.blogger.com.br
http://www.onesevennine.com
BLVD Project Room at Triple
5227 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle Wa 98107
ELLEN FORNEY's LUST @ Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
Dear friends,
You’re invited to a sweet party at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
this Saturday, February 9, celebrating the publication of LUST by
Ellen Forney. The festivities include DJ David James, luscious
collectible LUST chocolates, refreshments, a new performance piece by
Ellen, exhibit of her original Lustlab cartoons, and a kissing booth…
really. And oh yes - comics galore!The party, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, coincides with the colorful
Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack. More than two dozen Georgetown
galleries, studios, nightclubs, boutiques, and cafes will participate
in this inaugural monthly event. Fine art, crafts, theater, cartoons,
film, food, drink, music, mirth and mayhem in the heart of Seattle’s
coolest art community. The Art Attack will be a blast!
See you soon.Eric Reynolds
Fantagraphics Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport
Way S.). Open daily 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone
206.658.0110.
CUDDLE PARTIES
Boy, this sounds strange. John writes:
CUDDLE PARTIES IN FEBRUARY
from cuddleseattle.com
(something a bit more alternative for you, that you all ought to go to just so that you can be on TV, and to say that you went.!!!)
Saturday, Feb. 9th, 7-10:30 p.m. (This party will be filmed by Evening Magazine...only RSVP if you are comfortable being on TV). We really need help and support to let Seattle know about Cuddle Parties! We hope you'll join us!
Co facilitated by Mary Hart and Betty Martin
Please RSVP to marylhart@msn.com
http://www.cuddleseattle.com
HIPPIES GONE WILD AT KRAKT SATURDAY
MANAHAN TAP INTO POWER OF PONYTAIL.
CRUSH REBAR IN RUTHLESS TECHNO.
KRAKT @ RE-BAR. SATURDAY. FEB 9. $5.
TECHNO. BOOZE. BITCHES.
MICHAEL MANAHAN | CTRL ALT DEL | KRISTINA CHILDS
HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/KRAKT
10:30 PM
The Stay Up Late Show
The Stay Up Late Show is BACK, and better than ever!
Join us Saturday, February 9, as we take to the stage in our NEW SPACE
on Pike Street, Balagan Theater! (And yes, we promise, this time all
the zoning and permits and whatnot are in order . . .)The Stay Up Late Show
Saturday, February 9
11:00PM
Balagan Theatre - 1117 East Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(On the corner of 12th and East Pike)
$12 at the door (no reservations!)Balagan's brand-new bar will be open to wet your whistle - and we do
hope you'll whistle! - for our lovely guests. We can't tell you who
they are yet (it's a magical surprise!) but we promise you:Music! Excitement! Trivia! Fabulous guests! Intriguing prizes!
Best of all, our lovely host Rebecca Mmmmmmmm. Davis, taking to the
stage *without a cane* - hurrah!About our new hosts:
Who are these Balagan? We're glad you asked! Not only are they our new
hosts at our awesome NEW SPACE (still in the heart of Capitol Hill -
and we still have a BAR!), but they're an awesome theater company,
too: Founded in 2006 by Jake Groshong and Kaitie Warren, Balagan
Theatre concluded its inaugural season with great success. Balagan
received two Footlight Awards from the Seattle Times, including
"Theater on the Rise," and was named a finalist in the NWSource
Peoples Pick of 2007. Past productions have been named Critics' Picks,
Best Bets, and Theatrical Highlights by the Seattle Times and the
Seattle P-I, and were recommended by The Stranger. Balagan Theatre is
committed to
professional quality in a fringe theater, and values performing
relevant texts from a wide range of styles and eras, with equally
varied casts. Mission: Balagan Theatre is committed to creating a
diverse body of work that engages its audience with passionate,
thought-provoking productions of the highest artistic quality.
The Stay Up Late Show is a monthly talk show featuring a variety of
local celebrities and almost-celebrities from all over the Seattle
scene. Past guests have included Nick Licata, Sean Nelson, Kevin Kent,
Mike Daisey, Stephanie Pure, and many, many others.The Stay Up Late Show - Seattle's one and only LIVE late-night talk show!
Sunday, 2/10
Vatsalya group show reception and benefit
One of the highlights of the trip I took to Rajasthan , India last fall with Amanda Koster’s group was our 2-day visit to Vatsalya . They are a non-governmental organization (NGO) located outside Jaipur, India that rescues orphans from the streets of India’s cities, and rehabilitates them through education and vocational skills training. Vatsalya may not fit your preconceptions of an orphanage: It’s a cheerful, clean campus out in the fresh air of the countryside. During February 2008 at Treed, four travelers in our group are displaying our photographs of life at Vatsalya.
10% of the proceeds from this show’s photo sales benefits the children at Vatsalya.
As I mentioned in last month's email, the reception is this Sunday!
Vatsalya group show reception and benefit
Sunday, February 10, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m.
at Treed (formerly the Neighborhood Cafe, but it’s just a name change)
1418 NW 70th St in Seattle
Tuesday, 2/12
Retrofit opening
Please join us Tuesday, February 12th from 5-8pm for the opening of our fabulous new artist, Stefvin Caswell.
Hope to see you there!
-the girls at retrofit
GMP: "FOUR BARS AND SEVEN BEERS AGO..."
Hey Guerrillas!
Since we missed Santarchy (due to a family emergency), and it's been sooo long since an official GMP event, we're giving you not one but two events in February to look forward to. Okay, okay... one of them isn't organized by us, but we've been officially invited, so there.
"FOUR BARS AND SEVEN BEERS AGO..."
Evening of Tuesday, February 12th
Exact Time & Location(s) to be announcedSo you had a blast at Santarchy, loved the Zombie March, and can't wait for Bunnarchy and Brides of March? Well, we've got something for you!
It's become an underground tradition for some well known Seattle artists to celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincoln by growing beards, dressing in top hats and suits, and spending February 12th roaming the city having drinks and turning heads.
This year, ol' Abe is turning 199 years old, and in honor of that momentous occasion, we've all been invited to join the fun!
Here's the official invite from the 'Abes' themselves:
I'm turning 199 years old this year! Holy shit!
I freed the slaves, I was Americas tallest president and was born on the same day as Chuck Darwin! (Never met him.) They used to call me The Railsplitter, Uncle Abe, Honest Abe, The Illinois Baboon, The Sage of Springfield and some other shit. My Wife's name is Mary Todd and she cooks a mean potato pancake! I had a son Willie who died in 1862. I'm on a mountain, a penny, the five spot and there's a nice statue of me in the nation's capitol.
"The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time." "Whatever you are, be a good one." "It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues..."
Please Join us on February 12th for a rip roaring night to celebrate my birthday!
Grab a top hat, grow your beard (or if you absolutely must buy a fake one or paint one on), a tuxedo, and join us for a night of drinking, celebrating, and good old fashioned fillabustering!
MORE INFO TO COME on location....
And be sure check out Abraham's Birthday site on Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/abrahamlincolnfeb12
http://www.myspace.com/abrahamlincolnfeb12
Pecha Kucha 5
Mend that bleeding heart at the SeeSound Lounge with Seattle’s 5th city-wide Pecha Kucha Night. We’ve got a great line up of artists, film-makers, architects, designers and other amazing creative folks. Share ideas, see great work and make some mischief. We’d love to see you there!
Event Details:
Tuesday, February 12th
6:00 PM
See Sound Lounge
115 Blanchard St, Seattle, WATheme:
LOVEPresenters:
Linda Carlin, Frog Design
David Harrell, Royal Institute of Public Health, Fellow John Grade, Artist, Seeps of Winter, Suyama Space Allan Packer, Davidson Contemporary Jon Taylor, Architect, Artist, Callison Alex Maxim, Knowledge Manager, NBBJ Dave Clapper, Smoke Long Quarterly David Ho, Architect, NBBJ Ryan Matthew Smith, Photographer Shannon Wells & Jed Dunkerley, Slideluck Potshow
Thursday, 2/14
Twilight Artist Collective: "Recycled Love"
Valentine’s Day Event during the Feb 14th West Seattle Art Walk: Because Diamonds Aren’t Really A Girl’s Best Friend...ART IS! especially something handmade by loving artists with heart and soul. Looking for a creative way to show your Valentine he or she is “one-of-a-kind”? Give them gifts “like no other” from local TwACkers including paintings, sculpture, jewelry, warm knit hats and scarves, and LIMITED EDITION t-shirts from their Valentine’s Day featured artist Eric Osborne...
When: February 14, 2008 during the West Seattle Art Walk, 6-9 PM
Where: Twilight Artist Collective West Seattle Gallery: 4306 SW Alaska Street, 206.933.2444
Why: Because sustainable is in – even with love...so visit Twilight in the Junction where you will be seduced by the “love” inspired art of Eric Osborne along with rich chocolate kisses and sips of wine.
What: Love-struck Eric Osborne has created a new body of work just in time for Cupid’s big day including:
-Wood and tin sweethearts (wall mounted) - $65 each
-LIMITED EDITION “RECYCLED LOVE” T-SHIRTS (Available Feb 14th Only! Only 28 will be made.) The ladies’ tee will feature his token girl tossing up a heart and the boys tee will be his token boy catching it. - $50 for a pair or $32 each.
Art Openings
Feb 14th @ Twilight in the Junction
Twilight presents "Recycled Love" - works inspired by woos and woes of love by Eric Osborne (http://www.artbye.com)Feb 14th @ Hotwire West (http://www.hotwirecoffee.com)
Hotwire West and Twilight present multi-media works by Sarah Gordon, Collage ArtistFeb 1st to 29th @ Twilight in the Market
Twilight presents paintings by Angelina Villalobos aka “179” (http://www.onesevennine.com)Feb 1st thru March 31st @ Olivers Twist (http://www.oliverstwistseattle.com)
Olivers Twist and Twilight present photos by Michelle Smith Lewis (http://www.msmithlewis.com/)About Twilight: Hours and Locations
TwAC in West Seattle Junction
Open: Monday-Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM; Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM
4306 SW Alaska Street, 206.933.2444TwAC in Pike Place Market
Open: Everyday 11 AM – 5 PM
Pike Place Market, Level 3, Suite 321, 206.382.5520
TIG's Dancing on the Valentine @ Nectar
Hey there, Party Volcano
We're writing today about a very special benefit show that we're honored to help present. It's called Dancing on the Valentine and it's a Leukemia benefit featuring loads of great Seattle bands, including CENTRAL SERVICES, C'MON C'MON, THE FEMURS, THE HOTELS, BRE LOUGHLIN, MS. LED, PETER PARKER, RICHARD MOUNTAIN (MEMBERS OF THE COPS) and DJ DANGER NUN.The show is presented by (and in honor of) our good pal Jenny George, who was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 12 and was not expected to live more than 30 days. Luckily, Jenny proved the prognosis wrong, and we're grateful for Jenny's presence in our lives every day.
DANCING ON THE VALENTINE began in 2004 as a way to celebrate Jenny's 30th birthday while supporting a cause important to her and those who love her. The first two benefit shows have each raised over $3,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society... and have been a great celebration to boot!
We know this year's benefit will be the best one ever, with a stellar lineup of local bands playing a flashback-to-high-school Valentine's Day dance circa 1985! Bring your valentine to Nectar Lounge this year, or come stag and find your next sweetheart at the show.
The deets:
What: Dancing on the Valentine 3 -- A 1985 Valentines Day Dance
When: Valentine's Day, of course. Doors at 8p.
Where: Nectar Lounge - 412 N. 36th Street in Fremont
Why: Woo your sweetheart. Find a new heartthrob. And help us raise money for a great cause.
Tickets: $10 at the door, 21+For more information, please go to the Dancing on a Valentine MySpace page, or send inquires our way.
Yours in taffeta and tulle,
*three imaginary girls*
http://www.myspace.com/dancingonthevalentine3
PDL RELEASES THE UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO TOUR OF THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM
PDL is proud to announce the release of their first unauthorized audio tour of the Seattle Art Museum.
This limited edition compact disc with accompanying legend offers an imaginative and often hilarious
perspective into the SAM's permanent collection.
Unlike sanctioned tours provided by many major institutions, this audio tour was designed to be listened
to on your personal, portable handheld device. Buy it, burn it, and pass it on. PDL welcomes you to copy
this tour as many times as you like. Post it on your website, loan it to a friend, handout copies at work.
Since the permanent collection is in constant rotation, this tour is time sensitive and relevant only as
long as the works stay on display.
Hear PDL approach the works of Duchamp, Beuys, Flavin and Pollock. From the Italian Room to Inopportune,
this diverse tour presents the Seattle Art Museum in a light that you will never forget. Whether you have
never been to the new SAM or know the galleries with your eyes closed, the PDL Unauthorized Audio Tour
is an 80 minute roller coaster ride for the whole family. Okay- no kids, it is definitely not for kids.
Where can you pick one up? The PDL Unauthorized Audio Tour is only available through EARL 3.0 -
The Robotic Art Dealer, currently residing at the Hideout on First Hill. The compact disc and accompanying
map is $10.00 while supplies last. This is an edition of 50 with only 25 available to the public.
The Hideout is located at 1005 Boren Avenue (at Madison) and open Monday through Friday 4:00 pm to
2:00 am, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on the Hideout: www.hideoutseattle.com.
More information on the PDL audio tour: info@vital5productions.com
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