Events from 5/30 to 6/5/2008

Thursday is Artwalk day!


Friday, 5/30
8:00 PM Foscil and Specs at BLVD this Friday
9:00 PM The Dutchess and the Duke
9:00 PM Week of Fashion Films Opening Night Party

Saturday, 5/31
11:00 AM Wing Luke Opening

Sunday, 6/1
Noon IHR - I "HEART" RUMMAGE
1:00 PM 21 Days of Black Rock City
2:00 PM Seattle Pianist Collective @ SAM

Thursday, 6/5
4:00 PM Hiawatha Lofts opening June 5
5:00 pm Discourse on Courses
5:30 PM ARCADE 26.4 Launch Party
6:00 PM Portraits and Abstractions
7:30 PM Pecha Kucha Night V. 07 – Artist Trust Benefit
8:00 PM Road Movie


Friday, 5/30

Foscil and Specs at BLVD this Friday

This Friday, May 30, Seattle Nu-Jazz Hop Band Foscil will be performing with Seattles walking Ambassador of Hip Hop Culture, SpecsOne a/k/a the Green Lover.
Specs has been burning the underground hiphop sceneand bombing his art in the Seattle area for over 20 years having released music on the Sun City Girls Abduction Label as well as his own self financed projects.

This is the 5th installment of the monthly Residential concert series that Foscil has performed
at the gallery
BLVD Gallery presents
Foscil w/ Specsone
Friday May 30, 2008
Doors open at 8pm

BLVD Gallery,
2316 2nd ave,
in Belltown


The Dutchess and the Duke

Curated by Laurie Kearney: The Dutchess and the Duke, Troubletown, Special Guests
When: Fri, May 30, 9pm – Sat, May 31, 12am
Description: An Evening at McLeod with: Lauren Hoffman and Matt Briggs (reading from recent works), Music by: Special Guest tba, The Dutchess and the Duke, Troubletown

McLeod Residence


Week of Fashion Films Opening Night Party

hope everyone is planning to come to our wild and woolly Week of Fashion Films Opening Night Party this Friday, beginning at 9pm. The party also helps us close out our week of hosting our co-presentation of SIFF's ALTERNATE CINEMA program.

Food and drink will be on hand, and music will be provided by DJ Chrispo with dancing from the lovely ladies of Tangerine Tonic. FREE!

Northwest Film Forum,
http://www.nwfilmforum.org


Saturday, 6/31

Wing Luke Opening

Seattle Spin writes:

Museum: Wing Luke Opening, May 31st - June 1st, free, celebrating its new 60,000 square foot home. Museum highlights include Community Portrait Galleries, George Tsutakawa Art Gallery, Historic Immersion Exhibits, Tateuchi Story Theatre, KidPLACE, and so on. Since it’s the opening, they'll trot out all of the local dignitaries and fun activities to make a powerful first impression, so go enjoy it while it's free.

http://www.wingluke.org/


Sunday, 6/1

IHR - I "HEART" RUMMAGE

6.1 Sunday - Chop Suey Presents
IHR - I "HEART" RUMMAGE
FREE!
12pm - 4pm

www.iheartrummage.com


21 Days of Black Rock City

Event: 21 Days of Black Rock City
"Burning Man Photography Show in Marin County"
What: Exhibit
Host: Creators Equity Foundation
When: Sunday, June 1 at 1:00pm
Where: Marin French Cheese Company
http://www.reichekretrospective.org/

For anybody in the Bay Area this weekend, come check out the opening of the Burning Man photography show that I am part of. Details at the URL above.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=18466832470


Seattle Pianist Collective @ SAM

Hello Everyone!

The Seattle Pianist Collective is presenting a concert featuring composers with Synesthesia and the interpretation of color in music.

The concert features works by Scriabin, Messiaen, Peter V. Stevens, Aphex Twin and more.
Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Seattle Art Museum. 1300 First Avenue, Seattle

We love you.

Seattle Pianist Collective

http://www.societyofcomposers.org/user/peterv.stevens.html


Thursday, 6/5

Hiawatha Lofts opening June 5

Artspace and the Hiawatha Lofts residents invite you to celebrate the opening of Artspace Hiawatha Lofts.
Thursday June 5th from 4-10 p.m. with program at 5.
843 Hiawatha Place South (one block south of Dearborn and Rainier in Seattle) See attached invitation. Please come and enjoy food, entertainment and a walk through of residential units and new businesses. We are very excited to show off our second project in Seattle. See you Thursday the 5th!!!

843 Hiawatha Place South, 4-10pm


Discourse on Courses

Discourse on Courses
Natalie Schmidt Dotzauer

June 5 – 29, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, June 5, 2008, 5-8 pm

Artist will be in attendance the first and final Saturdays of the month.

Jell-O molds, meatloaf, and twice-baked potatoes are a few of the basic potluck food groups that adorn Natalie Schmidt Dotzauer’s wallpaper installation this month at Punch. For Schmidt Dotzauer, these iconic and savory food staples reveal a rich and layered symbolism, interpreting the potluck as abundance, as waste, as excess in a world with hunger, but also as culture and community. She looks at how food and service create power struggles, develop guilt, and form an unhealthy habit of gaining purpose through food preparation.

“I learned to set the table before I could ride a bike. I learned that the knife blade should always point toward the plate, that the napkin should be folded so as to open in one shake, and dessert would follow each meal. I ate hamburgers in the summer; strawberries in June; deviled eggs around Easter with hot crossed buns; and in December, indulged on morsels reserved for ushering in the Holidays. Growing up with a “fellowship hour” meant eating out of duty, a styrofoam cup between you and uncomfortable silence. It seems we eat for a variety of reasons including acceptance. Food has been the timekeeper and the taskmaster; its role in life has preserved and dictated a certain socialness. I am drawn towards the roll of hostess and repelled by its serving nature. If there is a twelve-step program to shake sacrifice through service I should probably be in it.”

–– N. Schmidt Dotzauer

PUNCH Gallery
May Hours: Noon-5 pm, Fri-Sun, or by appointment: art@punchgallery.org
PUNCH, 119 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, WA 98104
www.punchgallery.org, (206) 621-1945

http://www.punchgallery.org/exhibitions/2008-06.html


ARCADE 26.4 Launch Party

Join us as we celebrate the release of ARCADE 26.4 Now and Next: Furniture and Product Horizons at Inform Interiors. The feature, edited by Kelly Walker w/Bill Fritts, explores the various roles industrial design plays in our evolving world.

5:30 - 7:30pm

Inform Interiors, 1220 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101


Portraits and Abstractions

Portraits and Abstractions
Thursday, June 5th 2008
6 to 10 PM

Studio Brick (http://brickseattle.com ), a new photography gallery and studio collective, is hosting an Art Walk grand opening reception on Thursday June 5 for a show entitled "Portraits and Abstractions". The exhibit features abstract portraiture and fine art photography from member artists Bob Hansen (http://www.bobhansenphoto.com ), Matt Freedman (http://www.silentcolor.com ), Leon Pryor (http://www.pryorstudios.com ), and Thomas Park (http://www.thomasparkphoto.com ). Artist reception from 6 - 10 PM.

Studio Brick,
214 First South, Lower Level Arcade


Pecha Kucha Night V. 07 – Artist Trust Benefit

Pecha Kucha Night V. 07 – Artist Trust Benefit: Thursday, June 5th, 2008 – 7:30PM

Please join Pecha Kucha Seattle in our first ever benefit for Artist Trust (http://www.artisttrust.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Washington State artists working in all creative disciplines. We've assembled an incredible roster of filmmakers, visual artists, musicians, composers and arts visionaries. Share ideas, see great work and support the arts. We'd love to see you there! Funds raised will support Artist Trust core programs, and for every $1500 raised, Pecha Kucha will support a GAP grant. http://www.artisttrust.org/grants/GAP

EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, June 5th
Doors Open 7:30 PM
Presentations Begin at 8:30
Ouch My Eye (www.ouchmyeye.com)
1022 1st Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98134
$10 Suggested Donation at the door

Ouch My Eye (www.ouchmyeye.com) , 1022 1st Ave. South


Road Movie

Balagan and Starving Artists Present
the return of
Road Movie
Written by Godfrey Hamilton
Performed by Mark Pinkosh

Through a country of lost souls and broken hearts, a newly awakened man journeys from his darkest hours towards hope, love, and the West Coast.

SHOW TIMES
June 5-15 2008
Thursdays-Saturdays
Sundays

8pm
2pm Buy Tickets
Playing at Balagan Theatre
1117 East Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Just off 12th on East Pike
No one under 13 will be admitted

Balagan Theatre, 1117 East Pike St

Events from 5/23 to 5/29/2008

Better late than never...

Friday, 5/23
11:00 AM NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL 2008 (until 5/26)
9:00 PM? Treasure Fingers & Kill the Noise [Chop Suey]

Saturday, 5/24
11:00 AM Seattle Film Festival (until 6/15)
1:00 PM Rainier Beach Sculpture Dedication
5:25 PM SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL
6:00 PM SHAG @ Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
7:20 PM h'Art Opening
8:00 PM Take Me With You @ Balagan Theatre
9:00 PM The Twins Party

Sunday, 5/25
7:00 PM Open Mike with Poetry & Music @ Wayward Coffeehouse & Little Red Studio

Monday, 5/26
1:00 PM Seattle School's RECESSION!
5:40 PM James at NW Folklife Festival

Thursday, 5/29
8:00 PM Myth of Us @ Lee Center for the Arts at Seattle University



Friday, 5/23

NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL 2008

The Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free climactic celebration of year-round ethnic, folk, and traditional arts activities produced by Northwest Folklife. The Folklife Festival is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer, with four days of jam-packed excitement. Artists from the Pacific Northwest along with special guests from throughout the world create an ethnic extravaganza embracing music and dance performances, visual arts and folklore exhibits, hands-on ethnic children's activities, symposia, dance and music workshops, crafts, food, imported goods, demonstrations of traditional arts, and more! The exuberant tradition of sharing and participation at the Festival encourages exploration and learning between participants and public alike.

http://www.nwfolklife.org/P_F/festival.html, http://www.nwfolklife.org/P_F/grids/4dayperfgrids.pdf


Treasure Fingers & Kill the Noise [Chop Suey]

>>>May 23rd: Treasure Fingers & Kill the Noise [Chop Suey]
http://nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?threadid=125923


Saturday, 5/24

Seattle Film Festival (until 6/15)
http://www.siff.net/index.aspx


Rainier Beach Sculpture Dedication

DATE: May 24, 2008
TIME: 1:00pm
LOCATION: Seward Park Ave & Rainier Ave S
(in front of SAI Realty,
9462 Rainier Ave S, 98118)
PARKING: Along Seward Park Ave or in front of Payday Loans

Join us for the dedication of two welded steel and cast glass sculptures in Rainier Beach on May 24th, 2008. The sculptures were created by Oregon artist Garry Price and reflect the hopes that community residents imparted to him during interviews and community meetings. Enjoy light refreshments and learn more about SEEDArts!
Sites for the artwork include:
Rainier Ave & Seward Park Ave S

Rainier Ave & Wabash St, http://www.seedseattle.org/seedarts/


SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND | MAY 24-26
Sound Magazine Presents
SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL

CHECK OUT THE MAY ISSUE OF SOUND MAGAZINE:
THE 2008 SASQUATCH! PROGRAM
THE COMPLETE LINEUP, MAPS, PREVIEWS, GORGE TOUR, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS, & PREVIEWS.
plus! STOP BY THE SOUND BOOTH AT SASQUATCH FOR SUBSCRIPTION, TICKET AND T-SHIRT GIVEAWAYS AND MORE!!

The Line Up
Saturday, May 24th
R.E.M. / Modest Mouse / M.I.A. / The New Pornographers / The National / Ozomatli / Beirut / Dengue Fever / Fleet Foxes / The Breeders / Okkervil River / Crudo (featuring Mike Patton & Dan The Automator) / Destroyer / Kathleen Edwards / The Whigs / Dead Confederate / Newton Faulkner / Grand Archives / David Bazan / Joshua Morrison / Vince Mira with the Roy Kay Trio / Throw Me The Statue / The Shaky Hands / Grand Hallway / Rich Fulcher / Jerry Minor / Tim Meadows / Horatio Sanz / Matt Walsh / Matt Besser / Upright Citizens Brigade / Sean Conroy
Sunday, May 25th
The Cure / Death Cab For Cutie / Michael Franti & Spearhead / The Presidents of the United States of America / Christmas On Mars (Flaming Lips Movie) / Cold War Kids / Blue Scholars / 65daysofstatic / Tegan & Sara / Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks / The Kooks / Mates of State / Rogue Wave / White Rabbits / The Heavenly States / What Made Milwaukee Famous / The Morning Benders / The Blakes / Sera Cahoone / Cancer Rising / The Cops / J. Tillman / "Awesome" / Truckasauras / Brian Posehn / Morgan Murphy / Reggie Watts / Andy Haynes / Kevin Hyder / Aziza Diaz / Derek Sheen / Andy Peters / The Maldives
Monday, May 26th
The Flaming Lips U.F.O. Show / The Mars Volta / Flight Of The Conchords / Rodrigo Y Gabriela / Built To Spill / The Hives / Matt Costa / Yeasayer / Dyme Def / Ghostland Observatory / Jamie Lidell / Battles / The Cave Singers / The Little Ones / Pela / Thao Nguyen with the Get Down Stay Down / Delta Spirit / Kinski / Kay Kay & His Weathered Underground / Say Hi / Siberian / Whalebones / The Choir Practice / The Moondoggies / Michael Ian Black / Michael Showalter / Eugene Mirman / Marc Maron / Seattle School presents "Recession!" / Mike Min / Korby Sears / Liza Keckler

THE GORGE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! http://sasquatchfestival.com/2008/


SHAG @ Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery

We’d like to invite you all to join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore &
Gallery this Saturday, May 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for an
extraordinary event featuring sensational Southern California artist
SHAG. He’ll be here to sign copies of his new Fantagraphics title
SHAG: A TO Z and present new works related to the book.

For the uninitiated, SHAG’s seductive renderings focusing on
anachronistic Americana are at once fresh and familiar. Tikis,
cocktails, Shriners, mini-skirts, and mid-century mod motifs define
SHAG’s singular aesthetic. His new book celebrates the pleasures of a
hedonistic lifestyle and the virtues of overindulgence. His drawings
and prints for the show here are wickedly affordable. SHAG’s previous
exhibitions at Roq la Rue in Seattle invariably sell out in advance.
The artist has agreed to allow local patrons the first opportunity to
add these exquisite pieces to their collections, so you won’t want to
miss this one!

DJ David James will spin the platters and liquid refreshments will be
provided. Admission is free, natch. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
is located at 1201 S. Vale Street in the charming artists’ enclave of
Georgetown, only minutes south of downtown Seattle. Phone:
206.658.0110. Open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. And
we’ll be here on Memorial Day, May 26 until 5:00 PM. See you all this
weekend.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, 1201 S. Vale Street.


h'Art Opening

I have been encouraged to invite you to a special gathering this weekend. I will be playing a set of new downtempo gems on the Mackie Fusion soundsystem starting just after midnight. Please come early and enjoy the art and sounds...

Below is message from the host:

I'd like to invite you to the third "h'Art Opening" this coming Saturday (May 24) at the Transcendent Church of Bass. We’ve been working hard on transforming a warehouse into the Transcendent Church of Bass and things are really going well…. and really busy.

Transcendent Church of Bass - 940 Elliott Ave W, Seattle WA 98119

“h’Art Opening” is a monthly gathering that consists of an early-evening art opening featuring artists from our community, flowing into a nice event with a house-party feel. Our vision is to create sacred space for people to gather; space that promotes heart opening through music art décor, lighting, and great company. The space will have a loungy feminine feel that is soft, sensual, and dreamy, an invitation to the feminine side of the dance/art scene.

Doors open at 7:20pm
We’re asking people to come early – everyone showing up before 9pm will pay a reduced entry of $5. After 9pm there will be a $10 entry. We plan to have a cash bar serving beer and wine, and all money raised at this month’s event would go towards insurance – a very important aspect of holding space for safe and sustainable events.

I’m also really excited to let you know that Louisa ’s innovative “Sonosphere” (http://www.thesonosphere.com/) is going to be run during the event. Our goal is to offer some journeys during “h-Art Opening”. Michael Brinker is curating art for this month’s h’Art, and there will be opportunity to interact with artists, and also create your own art.

Our vision is to balance live performances and DJ sets, and overall the vibe is definitely more downtempo oriented. Make no mistake, there will be plenty of opportunity to shake your booty! Here’s a partial list of performers:

Henta and Marcel Marias (live), John Ames of EQlateral (live), Julian Klappenbach (DJ), Waater Mark, Osiris Indriya (DJ), DJ Manos (DJ), Skoi (DJ), T-prohet (DJ), and Hendrik.

Transcendent Church of Bass - 940 Elliott Ave W, Seattle WA 98119


Take Me With You @ Balagan Theatre

I'm stage managing this show and I didn't see an email come out yet, so just in case I still had time.. would you mind adding this one? If not, next weekend will do too.. it's running thru then the show after that is the following two weekends.

Thanks!
~Angel

Balagan and Starving Artists present
Take Me With You
Written by Godfrey Hamilton
Performed by Mark Pinkosh

I have a demon. I have a sickness, please cast it out, please ask Jesus to forgive me and make me whole.

SHOW TIMES
May 22-June 1 2008
Thursdays-Saturdays
Sundays

8pm
2pm Buy Tickets
Playing at Balagan Theatre
1117 East Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
Just off 12th on East Pike
No one under 13 will be admitted

Balagan Theatre, 1117 East Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122


The Twins Party

The Twins Party
A celebration of Gemini.
Saturday May 24th
9pm to 6am
Oseao 1402 E Pike
$5 Cover
Full Bar 21+

Beats all night provided by DJs Lovevirus, Recess, Danger, Bryan
Lyons, Eric Allen, Karl Kamakahi and Jizosh with a special performance
by Aurora Diving Club. Visuals provided by Big Dark Spot productions.
This party is intended as a gift to all Geminis, hence the small
cover and the super strong $4 cocktails.

Oseao 1402 E Pike


Sunday, 5/25

Open Mike with Poetry & Music @ Wayward Coffeehouse & Little Red Studio

On Sunday, May 25 at 7 p.m.

Check out what is happening at
Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle
Open Mike with Poetry & Music. Contact
mailto:wayward@waywardcoffee.com.

SUNDAY
Or come to the LRS Studio 's open mic where everyone
is invited to read 5 minutes of original,new material
in a very relaxed supportive atmosphere.

Sunday May 25th
Open Mic Poetry Night
Every Sunday! (free)

6:30pm on Sunday evenings

1506 Franklin Ave E. 98102
(a little tricky to fine-- off of Eastlake under
freeway)
Little Red Studio: (206) 328-4758

Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle Little Red Studio


Monday, 5/26

Seattle School's RECESSION!

Seattle School's
RECESSION!

WHERE!
Sasquatch Music Festival (Comedy Tent) in George, WA

WHEN!
Monday, May 26, 1:30 PM

WHO!
Liza Keckler (Yokokoka), Kathy Kim (Toyota), Korby Sears (Wasabi), Like Lin (Iaccoca)
SAY WHUH?!?

Gonnichiwa! In Chinese, the word for "chaos" is the same word for "bargains". So what does more US economic chaos mean...? You got it - lots more Chinese. And what better reflects impending Chinese hegemony than J-POP? Not only because the hallmark of a rising superpower is its reductive pop songs (how else to lull your fat populace to utter complacency), but also because Seattle School once again is completely clueless, but still too lazy to research beyond a quick YouTube search, and can't be bothered with details (J-POP, K-POP, A-ROD, AJAX, tomato, kalamata, same-same, whatever). Which can mean only one thing - a delightful, whirlwind revue! Seattle School presents RECESSION! \(^o^)/

LET'S GET SHOPPING!

RECESSION! is the J-POP band with a candy-coated mission to inspire America to pull itself out of the macroeconomic frownzies and back to super-sugoi, wallet-emptying optimism, using an injection of catchy teriyaki-saccharine song stylings crafts sofia coppola. The show also contains spectacular choreography and visual effects and starchy snacks. RECESSION! is like no other J-POP band you've ever seen. Partially because most groups are younger, prettier, and at least 50% more Asianer. But also because Seattle School (thinking that creating a band is analogous to getting toppings at Pinkberry) drowned everything with Anime flava. Then, scratching our chins, added sprinklings of instigating consumers into a buying frenzy towards complete economic recovery. Then added some John Baldessari, but then had second thoughts and asked the clerk to scrape off that Baldessari, but then he said it would still cost the same (dick).

IT"S RAINING STIMULUS CHECKS!

The show starts off kinda campy and ironic, then switches to self conscious sincerity, then does a complete 180 and points at you and blames you for the pregnancy, when really all you ever wanted was for her to be happy. Some may call it "comedy", but Sasquatch calls it "cala-medy". Either way, it's close to what Speed Racer shoulda/coulda been, but not nearly as good as the impossible entertainment juggernaut dubbed... Ryan Seacrest (I think I once saw the tiny and elusive Ellen Page peeking out from within the deep folds of his cavernous smile wrinkles). Come check out - RECESSION!

Recession! MySpace http://www.myspace.com/recessionrecession


James at NW Folklife Festival

Hey Ladies and Gents!

I hope you are doing well!

Here's the deal, it's been five years since I made an appearance at NW folklife, and on Monday, May 26that 5:40pm I'll be there at the Alki Court stage doing a 30 minute set of Sarod & Beats. Come out and get a free sample of the latest sounds of the whetzel musical magic shop, I'm doing this one for the love and would love to see some familiar faces out there.

I'm playing at the Alki Court Stage, right after the "Unlikely Instruments Band Scramble," I believe there is also a beer garden near this stage for those who, like me, may be interested in such things . . .

Cheers!

James

http://www.funketabla.com/jwhetzel.php


Thursday, 5/29

Myth of Us @ Lee Center for the Arts at Seattle University

Date Thursday – Saturday, May 29th – May 31st and June 5th through June 7th at 8 pm
Location Lee Center for the Arts at Seattle University € 901 – 12th Avenue (Capitol Hill)
Ticket Info Fine Arts at Seattle University, 206.296.2244 Tickets $10 and students are free

Thanks, Maureen

Lee Center for the Arts at Seattle University € 901 – 12th Avenue (Capitol Hill)

Events from 5/16 to 5/22/2008

Not much going on this week... Enjoy the weather!

Friday, 5/16
6:00 PM Art Opening: Frye Art Museum
8:00 PM The SHOW to End All SHOWS
9:00 PM Party @ Tully's Building

Saturday, 5/17
10:00 AM HippieFest: University District Street Fair
6:00 PM Crawl Space Gallery OPENING RECEPTION


Friday, 5/16

Art Opening: Frye Art Museum
Members ONLY
Reception Dario Robleto: Alloy of Love
6pm to 9pm


The SHOW to End All SHOWS

Circus Contraption, Seattle ’s premiere one-ring traveling circus, triumphantly caps its tenth year with its first full-length production since The Grand American Traveling Dime Museum . The SHOW to End All SHOWS debuts this May at Theo Chocolate in Fremont . A departure from Circus Contraption’s usual turn-of-the-century fare, The SHOW to End All SHOWS imagines a family-owned circus with all of the glamour and glitz of the 70’s and 80’s. The time, however, is now, or even slightly in the future, and the glamour shows signs of decay. A sense of imminent destruction looms as things begin to go awry under the tent. The Ringmaster, (a Jim Jones-style patriarch), insists upon the willful denial of their world’s demise by not only his progeny, but also the audience. This joyful romp to oblivion will draw inspiration from the circuses of excess in those decades of decadence, and feature “traditional” circus acts such as ball balancing seals, aerial mermaids, and pink poodles, all re-imagined by their human counterparts in Circus Contraption and scored by the incredible Circus Contraption Band, (“A lurid hurdy-gurdy hybrid of Fellini soundtracks and Tom Waits” – The Stranger) Their latest twisted take on Americana also tells the story of the show that must go on, despite all evidence that the show, maybe even the world, will be extinguished before the closing act.

For ten years, Circus Contraption has been at the forefront of the modern circus movement. After six years at Sand Point Magnuson Park, Circus Contraption returns to its birthplace, Fremont, to transform the old Red Hook Brewery warehouse, (the south end of Theo Chocolate), into Seattle’s own alternative big-top. And for the first time, Circus Contraption is collaborating with a team of top-flight theater professionals: director Erin Brindley (a recent New York import), scenic designer Jennifer Zeyl, lighting designer Ben Zamora, and costume designer Christine Tschirgi.

Brindley received “Most Memorable Production of 2004” honors from Backstage for her collaboratively developed New York production Innocent When You Dream, and Zeyl won The Stranger Genius Award for theater in 2006.

The SHOW to End All SHOWS:

Theo Chocolate
3400 Phinney Avenue N,
Seattle, WA 98103

Previews: Friday, May 16th – Sunday May 18th
Thurs – Sat 8PM
Sunday 7PM – All Ages (Mature Content)
Tickets $20

Runs: May 22nd – June 22nd
Thursday – Sunday
Thurs – Sat 8PM
Sunday 7PM – All Ages (Mature Content)
Tickets $25

http://www.circuscontraption.com


Party @ Tully's Building

3100 Airport Way S,
Seattle WA
$5
9pm to 2am
djs: kamui absolute madman DRMR
artshow! free beer! and wine!


Saturday, 5/17

HippieFest: University District Street Fair
May 17th & 18th
10 am-6pm (Free)
http://www.udistrictstreetfair.org
LANDMARK: OPENING RECEPTION


Crawl Space Gallery OPENING RECEPTION

6-9pm
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday 17 May,
6-9pm
Crawl Space
504 E. Denny Way and Olive
*behind a wooden fence
504 E Denny Way #1
Seattle, WA
98122 206-201-2441
www.crawlspacegallery.com
info@crawlspacegallery.com

Events from 5/9 to 5/15/2008

Looks like an okay week...

Friday, 5/9
6:00 PM BLVD Gallery 2nd Anniversary
6:00 PM Esao Andrews and Fuco Ueda @ Roq la Rue
9:59 PM Choklate's Homecoming

Saturday, 5/10
10:00 AM Emerald City Comicon (Sat & Sun)
6:00 PM Ballard & Georgetown Art Walk
6:00 PM Jordan Crane / ECC Party at Fanta Bookstore
8:00 PM The 4th Annual Kinky Carnival
8:00 PM MiniRex @ MIX
11:00 PM The Stay Up Late Show

Tuesday, 5/13
7:00 PM ArtReach!

Wednesday, 5/14
7:30 PM Science: Leonard Mlodinow: Randomness

Thursday, 5/15
6:30 PM Girl Power Hour Red Party


Friday, 5/9

BLVD Gallery 2nd Anniversary

BLVD Gallery is proud to present for our 2nd Anniversary
“Combine, A group show of Cut Paper, Collage, and Assemblage"

Featuring work by Greg Lamarche, Chris Yormick, AJ Fosik,
Robert Hardgrave, Peter Taylor, Damon Soule, Matthew “Bonifacio"
Rodriguez, Monica Canilao, Fankult, George Estrada, and Mark Atherton

May 9 – June 7, 2008
Artist Reception May 9, 6p - 10p

BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd ave
In the Belltown Neighborhood
Seattle Wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
206.448.8767

For May BLVD Gallery presents "Combine, A group show of Cut Paper,
Collage, and Assemblage". The title of this show “Combine” is a
reference to Robert Rauschenbergs term for the groundbreaking
assemblage work that he made starting in the 1950's. This work as well
as the amazing collages of artists like Romare Bearden, Paul Horiuchi,
and a multitude of others have paved the way for the current generation
of artists who are utilizing collage and assemblage in their work.
Whether through the perspective of design or the traditional art world
“Combine” takes a look at a group of artists that have incorporated
collage in their work as a way to urther explore the boundaries of
what they are capable of outside of the tradition artistic media.

for more info:
BLVD Gallery – http://blvdart.com
Greg Lamarche - http://www.greglamarche.com/
Chris Yormick - http://www.chrisyormick.com/
AJ Fosik - http://swindlemagazine.com/issue09/aj-fosik/
Robert Hardgrave - http://farmerbobsfarm.com/
Peter Taylor - http://www.handmadefeat.com/
Damon Soule - http://www.damonsoule.com/
Bonifacio - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodriguez
Monica Canilao - http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodriguez
George Estrada - http://citron68.com/
Mark Atherton - http://www.shapesinspace.com/

http://www.blvdart.com


Esao Andrews and Fuco Ueda @ Roq la Rue

Roq la Rue
presents

Esao Andrews
and
Fuco Ueda

opens Friday May 9th 6-9pm
runs through June 7th
music by DJ Vodka Twist
Contact us to be placed on a preview list!

Roq la Rue is very pleased to present an exhibition of new works by two painters, Esao Andrews (NY) and Fuco Ueda (Japan). Both paint in wildly different styles, yet have a similarity in their use of surrealistic dream-like imagery and ambiguously sinister atmospheres.
Esao Andrews paints with oil on wood panels with a refined painterly technique. Much of his work features a subtle dose of black humor, and his subject matter ranges from lovely women entangled with alien-like organics, to decayed buildings that play with the ideas of sanctuary, to full on surrealistically morphing, mashed, and twisted characters that explore allegorical themes.
Fuco Ueda has a delicate style created by mixing acrylics with an almost watercolor effect while remaining incredibly vivid, and the use of shell powder which creates and unusual finish. Her paintings usually depict young women who seem to be the sole humans in her magical realist narratives. These young women often interact with nature, and often with each other with a subtle ferocity. For this series the chrysanthemum is a dominant image, a symbolically charged flower in several cultures, particularly Japan.

Fuco Ueda "Dream Passage"
Esao Andrews " Guadiana "

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

http://www.roqlarue.com


Choklate's Homecoming

Sounds a bit pricey:

Choklate's Homecoming
My favorite girl Choklate is coming home from her fabulous tour and we are co-hosting her dress up party at the Sole Repair shop.

Friday Night: May 9th, 2008
@
Sole Repair Shop
1001 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122

Required Attire:
Ladies: Cocktail Dresses or the equivalent
Gentlemen: Coats or Slacks

Space is limited. Doors will be closed at capacity. Early arrival is suggested.
$20 before 10pm
21+ w/ ID

Sole Repair Shop. 1001 E Pike St


Saturday, 5/10

Emerald City Comicon

John writes:

FRIDAY MAY 9TH and SATURDAY MAY 10TH
Emerald City Comicon - Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
(John says: This is almost a mainstream event, but I keep running into people that haven't heard about it, so here it is...
This appears to be more than just a comic book convention. The editor of DC comics will be there. The special appearance list reads like a whos who of the sci-fi world (Including Danial Logan from Attack of the Clones), and Jamie Bamber of Battlestar Galactica. There are also vendors and panel discussions, and original art on display, and... There is actually so much going on that I can't write a comprehensive blurb on it. So I'm just going to send you all to thier website.)
Sat. 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sun. 10:00am - 5:00pm

http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/


Ballard & Georgetown Art Walk
6pm to 10pm
FREE


Jordan Crane / ECC Party at Fanta Bookstore

Dear friends,

Please join us this Saturday, May 10 for another wild night at
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery. We’ll be welcoming Los Angeles
artist Jordan Crane for an exhibition of his remarkable original art
and prints [see here for examples: http://www.reddingk.com/
prints.html ]. The reception, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, also serves as
the after-party for exhibitors and guests of the Emerald City
Comicon, where Crane is among the featured artists (along with Peter
Bagge on Saturday and Ellen Forney on Sunday). The opening also
coincides with the lively Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack,
featuring art, music and more at over 30 locations throughout the
enchanting Georgetown neighborhood.

Crane’s acclaimed comics have been published by Fantagraphics Books,
including two issues of the comic book series Uptight, and the
graphic novels The Last Lonely Saturday and The Clouds Above (the
latter recently issued in trade paperback).

This’ll be a really fun evening. Promise. LIBATIONS.

And mark your calendars for the following Saturday, May 17 for the
debut of Peter Bagge’s series of Manik skateboards - yes,
skateboards! Big launch party from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. And if that’s not
enough, the next Saturday, May 24 we’ll be hosting an exhibition of
brand new work and a book signing with the international sensation SHAG!

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street
(at Airport Way S.), only minutes south of downtown Seattle. We’re
open daily, 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone: 206.658.0110.

Eric Reynolds
Fantagraphics Books
7563 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115 USA
(206) 524-1967 x218 tel.
(206) 524-2104 fax

http://www.fantagraphics.com


The 4th Annual Kinky Carnival

John writes:

ALSO SATURDAY MAY 10TH
The 4th Annual Kinky Carnival
Ballard OddFellows Hall
1706 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107

Are you looking for more? Are you wanting a safe place to try out some of your fantasies?
The Kinky Carnival is a fun sexy playground for the secret, ( or not so secret ) hedonist in you. A spacious place for sensual expression that is clean, beautiful and well-lighted. Attend on your own or with your partner(s).
After paying the entry fee and checking your coat, you will be greeted by an Ambassador and taken on a tour. There's an altar to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, at the entrance. You will ascend the stairs (there is also an accessible entrance in the back) and be escorted through our booths that start with Kiss and Cuddle and end with Zap and Pierce. After the tour, wander freely and explore. See the Burlesque and Performance Art show at 8:00pm downstairs!

1706 NW Market St Seattle, WA 98107


MiniRex @ MIX

5/10/08 @ MIX (Christoff Gallery) in Georgetown

1-2-1-2 (myspace.com/x1212x)
MiniRex (myspace.com/minirexmusic)
Kaliningrad (myspace.com/projektkaliningrad)

Buttersprites members Jen Gay (drums), Julie Grant (keys), and Lunarre Omura (bass) have joined forces with "go-go" gorgeous Cathy Le (guitar) and Seattle singer-songwriter Amzeah Smith (vox) to form MiniRex. These pop-punkers kick out high energy tunes with a 'tude!

http://myspace.com/minirexmusic


The Stay Up Late Show

The Stay Up Late Show continues our triumphant return,
Saturday May 10 at Balagan Theater! Seattle's only live, once-a-month
late-night talk show brings you the twisted talents of The Elegant
Catastrophe Singers, and a mouth-watering cooking demo from Kenyetta
Carter, Head Chef of the Kingfish Cafe - as well as our usual array of
trivia, excitement, and mayhem!

The Stay Up Late Show
Saturday, May 10
11:00PM (doors at 10:30p.m.)
Balagan Theatre - 1117 East Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(On the corner of 12th and East Pike)
$12 at the door (no reservations!)

Featuring the incredible talents of:

The Elegant Catastrophe Singers!
Kenyetta Carter, Head Chef of the Kingfish Cafe!

Music! Excitement! Trivia! Fabulous guests! Intriguing prizes!

Best of all, your lovely host Rebecca Mmmmmmmm. Davis!

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!

http://www.stayuplateshow.com


Tuesday, 5/13

ArtReach!

ArtReach!

FREE!
7pm - 11pm
21+

See Sound Lounge
115 Blanchard St.

Join us for an evening of fun, friends and great art that's:
Affordable: Artwork that's $200, some more, some less
Approachable: Artwork that you'll hang in your living room
Original: Artwork you won't find at a poster shop
Enjoyable: Artwork in a social, relaxed atmosphere
Featured artists:
Michelle Anderst (http://anderstart.neoimages.net)
Greg Boudreau (www.project1042.com)
Cristin Ford (www.cristinford.com)
Sean Goddard (www.theloungecollection.com)
Kristen Imig (www.imigphoto.com)
Stephanie Lindsey (www.stephanielindsey.com)
Brad Strain (www.scaredofgenre.com)
With guest DJs:
Breakfast, Evil Genius & Messiah
ArtReach is a partnership artist organization of the Shunpike

See Sound Lounge. 115 Blanchard St.


Wednesday, 5/14

Science: Leonard Mlodinow: Randomness

$5
7:30 PM

Co-author with Stephen Hawking of A Briefer History of Time, physicist Leonard Mlodinow’s latest work The Drunkard’s Walk (referencing Stephen Jay Gould’s famous illustration of random behavior) is an irreverent look at the impact of chance on our lives. Also a screenwriter (Star Trek: the Next Generation, and MacGyver), Mlodinow’s witty, reflective book reveals the ways randomness makes it impossible for most people to discern trends, even as our psychology creates an illusion of comprehension—and control.

Downstairs at Town Hall enter on Seneca Street.


Thursday, 5/15

Girl Power Hour Red Party

Dear party volcano,

What happened to April Showers bringing May Flowers? All we got for Spring this year was more Showers. I've just about had it with Seattle weather and if I wasn't starting a new job at Where Magazine on May 19th as the Special Events and Distribution Manager, I swear I would have packed hubby and the cat up to head South by now...
Save The Date: Girl Power Hour Red Party 5/15
Calling all Ladies! Join us for Girl Power Hour on Thursday, May 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at See Sound Lounge in Belltown, Cover $10 at the door. Doors at 6pm.

Wear RED to support the Go Red for Women Movement presented by Upside Downtown Aesthetics! Enjoy Complimentary appetizers and Heart Healthy Dessert along with heavily discounted food and Red Cocktail specials courtesy of Pearl Vodka, Red cupcakes from Trophy, 50 Swag Bags first come first serve, the chance to win hot Door Prizes, Red-hot DJ Jeromy Nail on the decks, the opportunity to learn more about the American Heart Associations Go Red for Women Movement and a Pole Dancing Demo from Divine Movement Dance. RSVP encouraged, bring your fabulous girlfriends!

See Sound Lounge in Belltown, Cover $10 at the door. Doors at 6pm.

http://www.seesoundlounge.com/

Events from 5/2 to 5/8/2008

Busy week!

Friday, 5/2
6:00 PM SAM REMIX
6:00 PM Hollywood Pulpcore @ Vermillion
6:00 PM Fremont First Friday Art Walk
6:30 PM Salaam Garage Adventures
6:30 PM Product Runway
7:00 PM The Frantic Menagerie Orchestra
8:00 PM Ouch My Eye presents: Ship It!
8:00 PM Cirque Du Soleil (until May 25th)
9:00 PM McLeod Residence: Pants Off Party

Saturday, 5/3
5:00 PM HOPSCOTCH BEER AND SCOTCH TASTING FESTIVAL
6:00 PM Mexican Votive / Retablo Paintings
7:00 PM Korean Cultural Event
7:00 PM Only Human @ El Corazon
8:00 PM? Brent Amacher and the Rodeo @ King Cobra
8:00 PM Forbidden Fashion Show @ Sole Repair Shop
Sunday, 5/4
Noon I "HEART" RUMMAGE @ Chop Suey

Monday 5/5
8:00 PM Wazhma's Cinco de Mayo @ Waid's

Thursday, 5/8
5:00 PM Cornish College of Arts BFA Show 2008


Friday, 5/2

SAM REMIX

6-9pm.

SAM is proud to have the Central District Forum for Art & Ideas and Seattle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as our May SAM REMIX cohosts!
First Fridays with DJ Kid Hops
Seattle Art Museum Downtown
1300 1st Avenue, Brotman Forum
6-9 p.m.
This SAM REMIX celebrates the new exhibition SAM Next: Oscar Tuazon and Eli Hansen (April 19–October 26, 2008). Award-winning KEXP DJ Kid Hops brings hot beats from London, Kingston, Berlin and beyond. Don’t miss this exciting evening of art, music and stimulating conversation.
What is SAM REMIX?
Every month on first Fridays, 6-9 p.m., SAM Downtown hosts an evening with hot DJs, excellent art + films, unique museum tours and a cash bar by TASTE Restaurant.

Seattle Art Museum


Hollywood Pulpcore @ Vermillion

Hollywood Pulpcore
David Russell Talbott
Opening Friday, 5/2/8, 6-10pm.

Who killed Marilyn Monroe?
San Diego artist and author David Russell Talbott says he knows, and reveals this and other dark secrets from Tinseltown's heyday in his upcoming illustrated book, "HOLLYWOOD PULPCORE". Talbott will be bringing his touring art show to Vermillion on May 2, 2008. The gallery will be displaying numerous original paintings from the book and the artist will be on hand to meet the public.

1508 11th Ave, Seattle, WA. 98122
Hours:
By Appointment
Contact: Diana Adams 206/709.9797
Email: email@vermillionseattle.com

http://www.davidrusselltalbott.com/

http://vermillionseattle.com/PR/Campaigns/2008/DavidRussellTalbott05_08.html


Fremont First Friday Art Walk

Fremont First Friday Art Walk isMay 2nd, 2008 from 6-9pm - Rain or Shine!

All Shops and Galleries Participating in the Fremont Art Walk (April – September 2008):
ARTFX GALLERY - 420 N. 35TH ST.
CAFÉ BABEL - 126 N.W. CANAL ST., SUITE 100
EARTHLY RITUALS - 600 N. 36TH ST., SUITE 321
EDGE OF GLASS - 513 N. 36TH ST., SUITE H.
EVO TIMESINFINITY GALLERY - 122 N.W 36TH ST.
FLORENTIA CLAYWORKS - 218 FLORENTIA
FLYING APRON BAKERY - 3510 FREMONT AVE. N
FRAME UP STUDIOS - 3515 FREMONT AVE. N.
FRANK AND DUNYA - 3418 FREMONT AVE. N
FREMONTABBEYARTSCENTER - 4272 FREMONT AVE. N.
FREMONT COFFEE CO. - 459 N. 36TH ST
FREMONT JEWELRY DESIGN - 3510 FREMONT PLACE N.
GASWORKS GALLERY - 3815 4TH AVE. N.E.
I.O. - 408 N. 35TH ST. (ALLEY)
JOHNSTON ARCHITECTS - 100 N.E. NORTHLAKE WAY, SUITE 200
LIFEWORK IMAGES - 600 N 36TH ST., SUITE 329
NORTHWEST HEALING STUDIO - 600 N. 36TH ST., SUITE 320
OASISARTGALLERY - 3644 WALLINGFORD AVE. N.
ORANGE SPLOT GALLERY - 3519 FREMONT PLACE N.
POTS, A CERAMIC GALLERY - 619 N. 35TH ST. (ALLEY)
ROGER NACHMAN GLASSWORKS - 310 NW 40TH ST.
SOUND SPEED SCOOTERS - 132 N.W. CANAL ST.
WINDOWSARTGALLERY - 4131 WOODLAND PARK AVE. N.

Official map cards with venue listing may be picked up at Frame-Up Studios 3515 Fremont Ave. N.


Salaam Garage Adventures

Friday, May 2
Salaam Garage Adventures connects media savvy travelers and enthusiasts with Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs). Travelers commit to creating and sharing unique, independent social media that raises awareness and causes change. The rest of the adventure is spent touring around the region, experiencing and exploring the culture and environment in an entirely new context. We are the media now. Join us.

Join social documentary (and commercial) photographer Amanda Koster illustrate how her career has helped create what is now SalaamGarage. Also present will be travelers and media-makers from the SalaamGarage India 2007 adventure: Conrad Chavez, Cynthia LaRowe, Linda Steen. Additional guests will be representatives from international NGOs with who collaborate with SalaamGarage: David Anstine, treasurer of Rabuor Village Project and Christina Cummings, International Program Assistant of Agros International.

Join us in dialogue around the value of collaboration between media makers and international non-profit organizations.

Friday, May 2
$5 ASMP members, $10 non members
6:30: doors open /refreshments
7-9pm: presentation

Annex Gallery
517 Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98109
206.334.5308

http://www.annex-gallery.com,
http://www.salaamgarage.com


Product Runway

John writes:

FRIDAY MAY 2ND
(Want a fashion show hosted by a drag queen? SURE you do!)
Design-savvy Seattle is buzzing about Product Runway, part runway fashion show, part theatrical production and part indulgence for guests, Product Runway is the showcase for innovative and creative design, and the fashion event of the year!

Celebrity judges will critique the garments:

Jack Mackentroth - Project Runway Season 4 Contestant
Angela Adams - Furnishings and Fashion Accessories Designer
Matt Lorenz - Winner of Bravo's Top Design 2006
June Rau - Director of Fashion for Nordstrom

All hosted by Seattle's favorite 7'-2" drag queen, GLAMAZONIA

http://www.productrunway.com


The Frantic Menagerie Orchestra

An upcoming performance at the Seattle Drum School will showcase the talents of a young Seattle area composer and fellow award-winning high school jazz musicians.

This performance will feature the compositions and arrangements of Sam Gray, senior at Garfield High School and member of the Garfield Jazz Ensemble. Gray, who started composing in 2004 at the age of 14, was first given the opportunity to have his music performed in 2007 by Clarence Acox, director of the Garfield High School jazz program. Since then, Garfield's jazz band has played Gray's works at a number of concerts.

This concert will highlight the eclectic nature of Gray's work and the many musical achievements of the members of his ensemble. The Frantic Menagerie Orchestra, the performing group, is composed of some of the best high school jazz musicians in the city, including students from the award-winning Garfield and Roosevelt High School Ensembles. The arrangements to be performed range in musical style from re-imagining of a "They Might Be Giants" number to original songs that Gray describes as "frenetic and claustrophobic."

Gray is a long-time student of renowned local composer and producer Wayne Horvitz, notable for producing many artists including Bill Frisell, Robin Holcolmb, the World Sax Quartet, Eddie Palmieri, and Ron Miles, among others. Horvitz is also well known for his own groups and original compositions. Two songs on Horvitz's newest album, "Mr. Man In The Moon," feature Gray's horn arrangements and performance.

"I get my inspiration from sitting at a piano and poking at keys until I find an interesting sound, then categorically ruining it until becomes a song," Gray said.

The L.A.B., the performance space at the Seattle Drum School, is dedicated to hosting a "wide range of shows featuring all genres of music in a safe, positive environment where kids and adults of all ages can feel welcomed and encouraged," according to their website.

What: The Frantic Menagerie Orchestra
When: Friday, May 2nd, 2008, 7 p.m.
Where: The L.A.B. (in the back of the Seattle Drum School)
12510 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98125
How Much: $5 @ the door

The L.A.B. (in the back of the Seattle Drum School), 12510 15th Ave NE


Ouch My Eye presents: Ship It!

Ouch My Eye is pleased to present: Ship It! – an installation art show celebrating the United States Postal Service, showing our boys (and girls) in blue (shorts) that we still need (and love) them.

Saddened by the dwindling use of the age-old Postal Service, Ouch My Eye sent a call to artists worldwide, to ship whatever their hearts desire to their Seattle gallery space. Within weeks, parcels began to arrive, some with political messages, others with symbolism, and others they are still trying to figure out.


Motrecraft is comprised of four very cool ladies, who combine a mixture of guitar noise, sultry screeching vocals and thunderous earth shattering rhythms into a mosaic of songs for your entertainment. They may be dressed in bubble wrap, and promptly shipped after the show.

Ouch My Eye is a collective of creatives working independently and collaboratively on numerous creative projects ranging from photography to architecture. Ouch My Eye strives to expand the opportunities for artists to create and share their work and blur the lines between art gallery and design studio.

Opening Reception:
Pioneer Square Artwalk
Thursday, May 1st, 7pm - 10pm

Opening Party:
Friday, May 2nd, 8pm - 1am
With Special Guests: Motrecraft
May 1st – May 25th, 2008

Ouch My Eye
1022 1st Avenue South
Seattle WA 98134
206.381.8457

http://www.ouchmyeye.com/


Cirque Du Soleil (until May 25th)

Seattle Spin writes:

Performance: Cirque Du Soleil , until May 25th, $55+. These shows go past entertainment, to inspiration and feeling the fantasy. Folks usually travel to Vegas to see this show, so we're luck to have it come to us. Cirque Du Soliel has become the benchmark of human acts of awe. It's a surreal experience that will have you stuttering to find the right words to describe it. It's well worth the splurge; works as a birthday gift, too.

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirquedusoleil/en/showstickets/corteo/tickets/seattle.htm?d=4


McLeod Residence: Pants Off Party

McLeod Residence: Pants Off Party
9pm to 2am.
Free

http://www.mcleodresidence.com/


Saturday, 5/3

HOPSCOTCH BEER AND SCOTCH TASTING FESTIVAL

a two-day microbrew and Scotch tasting experience benefiting Northwest Folklife. Featuring over 60 beers and Scotches.

$20 adv | $25 door
Includes a 6 oz. souvenir cup & 6 beer tasting tickets.

GA & Scotch Tasting Flight of 6 is $30 adv | $35 door
Includes a 6 oz. souvenir cup & 6 beer tasting tickets plus a flight of six- 1/4oz. Scotch tastes.

ADV TICKETS on sale
Sound Mag Promo code: TASTE

WIN TICKETS!
Email Promotions@seattlesoundmag.com w/ HOP in the subject line

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/30287

Fremont Studios
155 N. 34th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

http://www.hopscotchtasting.com/


Mexican Votive / Retablo Paintings

Mexican Votive / Retablo Paintings
By Hugo, Daniel and Luis Vilchis, from Mexico City (Sons of retablero Alfredo Vilchis)
Opening: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 6-9 pm (through June 30)
Roy’s BBQ 4903 ½ Rainier Ave. So. (across the street from Tutta Bella)
Columbia City, Seattle WA 206. 723 7697

These colorful paintings on tin come from the 500-year-old tradition of votive paintings, ex-vos or retablos. They are traditionally commissioned in trade for services, to tell the miraculous tale and give thanks to the intervening saint for answered prayers, miracles. They depict life’s nearly-tragic stories and the realities of survival, with humor, honesty and charm. Their work blends Mexico’s traditional popular art with their own contemporary take on modern day culture. They tackle such themes as emigration, homosexuality, prostitution, substance abuse, dog bites, bus accidents, urban violence, infidelity, jealousies and runaway pigs. About the artists: Hugo Aledo, Daniel Alonso, and Luis Angel Vilchis are sons of the well-known contemporary self-taught painter Alfredo Vilchis Roque. They live in a working class barrio in Mexico City, and have learned the trade and tradition from their father, whose work is exhibited and commissioned throughout Mexico. Their work has been shown and published internationally, along with their fathers, in Mexico City, Paris, Miami, Chicago, and Seattle.

To preview the paintings: http://sedora.com/MXretablos2008

Roy’s BBQ 4903 ½ Rainier Ave.


Korean Cultural Event

John writes:

SATURDAY MAY 3RD
I'm working for the Korean Students Association, and they have a very comprehensive Korean Cultural Event at Kane Hall. Room 130 7:00PM - 9:00PM.
The show features a Korean fashion show, a fighting exhibition, and a 30 peice musical performance (Something like Taiko if I'm not mistaken), and a moderen band performing along with a Korean traditional instrument ensemble.
If you haven't been to Korea, this is probably about as close as it gets over here.

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Only Human @ El Corazon

John writes:

Only Human is playing at El Corazon at 7:00PM
El Corazon **KISW Metal Shop Presents ONLY HUMAN CD Release Party w/ HarryBu McCage featuring Matt Cameron (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam), Fiends & Harlequins, Cheyenne, Drown Mary and a special spoken word performance by Buddy Wakefield!!!**ALL AGES** Seattle, Washington
I'm assuming that you all know by now that this is a GREAT metal band.

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Brent Amacher and the Rodeo @ King Cobra

John writes:

ALSO SATURDAY
Brent Amacher and the Rodeo at King Cobra
with Shane Tutmarc & the Traveling Mercies, and Battle Hymns
I assume by now that you all know what a rocking DARK country band this is right?

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Forbidden Fashion Show @ Sole Repair Shop

Wazhma writes:

5 Years ago I began a little journey called Retail Therapy and each year we have celebrated by dancing the night away. This year is extra special! Not only is it our five year anniversary, but it looks like my life is taking a whole new journey. In the process of it all I have been unbelievably lucky with all the incredible people that my store has introduced into my life and now more than ever I am grateful and ready to celebrate like never before. This next few weeks will be purely celebrated and as always I would love it if you were able to come join me in my madness. We have a Fashion Show coming up, a dance party and a night of great music with Choklate and an amazing new art show.

Saturday May 3rd. Forbidden Fashion Show
From the Producers of Zeus of the World and Opera Café
(Media Video Clip withRyab Seacreast)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nGskd4clbE

You are cordially invited to be a judge for Seattle 's Next Super Model on the model's first challenge, the Forbidden Fashion Show.
YOUR VOTE will be one of the deciding factors in determining who is going to be SEATTLE 'S NEXT SUPER MODEL, and it will begin with a spectacular event, sure to impress and enspell. The end of our entertainment for the night will culminate in a voting session by not just our well-known fashion industry icon judges, but also by our audience. YOU

First Challenge:
FORBIDDEN FASHION SHOW
Featuring the most tantalizing lingerie, corsets,
Swimwear and men's underwear in Seattle

WHEN:
Saturday, May 3rd
8:00pm – 10:00pm

WHERE
The Sole Repair Shop (Try the Forbidden Martini)
http://www.solerepairshop.com/
1001 E Pike St
Seattle, WA 98122
Entrance on 10th Ave
(Behind Quinn's restaurant)

Tickets
General $25
VIP $35
On Sale now at
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
Forbidden Fashion Show
Reservations 206-384-8970

If you are unable to make it to the fashion show there will be a Free After Party Starting at 10:30

Sunday, 5/4
I "HEART" RUMMAGE @ Chop Suey

5.4 Sunday - Chop Suey Presents
IHR - I "HEART" RUMMAGE
FREE!
12pm - 4pm

http://www.iheartrummage.com


Monday 5/5

Wazhma's Cinco de Mayo @ Waid's

Cinco de Mayo
There is nothing that I like more than a good dance party so I can shake my bootie! Like last year we will be celebrating at Waid's on Jefferson. Come dance, drink, love, and Celebrate. I know, I know it's a school night but this will probably be your last chance to see my buddah belly ;) The Furniture girls will be playing along with DJ Anshul And DJ Cuddleup (aka Erik Blood of The Turn-ons) all at Waid's 1212 E Jeffersson Doors open at 8pm 21+ $5

Waid's 1212 E Jeffersson Doors open at 8pm 21+ $5,
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=HUAEWXCUCGVFTGZYGCKB


Thursday, 5/8

Cornish College of Arts BFA Show 2008

5-9pm
Free & open to public
2000 Terry Ave, Seattle WA

http://www.cornish.edu/bfa2008/