Welcome to Party Volcano!

Good Bye!

2008-07-11T07:54:00.001-07:00

The time has come: This is the last Party Volcano email.
After over six years of writing this letter every week I have decided to close shop.

The first letter came out on 2/5/2006 and it has been fun writing about all the events and non-events for all those years. You can read a little summary in the 5 year birthday issue from 3/8/2007 if you want to refresh your memory.

Why is Party Volcano closing its doors? The short answer is that my job has become increasingly demanding. I wish I had a job like Matt from Seattle:

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008)
http://www.wherethehellismatt.com

What started as a joke sent to a friend of his turned into an exciting job:
Traveling around the world and making silly dance movies for a chewing gum company.

Please keep in touch and continue sending me stuff.
I will keep this email account and might even post events on the Party Volcano blog.

Take care!

- Bernd

Events from 6/27 to 7/3/2008

2008-06-26T22:13:00.000-07:00

Is it already July again?

Friday, 6/27
6:00 PM Lawrimore Biennial
6:00 PM Lushy @ High Dive Happy Hour Show
7:00 PM CoCA Belltown: Brian O'Neill Artist Reception
9:00 PM Masquarade Party @ The Crimson C

Saturday, 6/28
10:00 AM Pacific Northwest Mushroom
Noon Artopia @ Georgetown
3:00 PM Oliver Herring | Task @ Seattle Public Central Library
6:00 PM Fantagraphics Bookstore: Now Serving CHEESECAKE!
9:00 PM MANIFEST @ Little Red Studio
9:00 PM 'Shameless in Seattle' @ BOOTY CAVE ART LOFT
10:00 PM Pret-a-Partay at Mcleod Residence

Sunday, 6/29
11:00 AM Gay Pride Parade

Thursday. 7/3
5:00 PM Fragile Balance @ Punch
6:00 PM First Thu Art Walk

Friday, 6/27

Lawrimore Biennial
6-9pm
Celebrating the gallery's two-year anniversary with a survey of every exhibition shown to date.
http://www.lawrimoreproject.com/

Lushy @ High Dive Happy Hour Show

HI FRIENDS

JOIN LUSHY FOR A HAPPY HOUR SHOW AT HIGH DIVE THIS FRIDAY, June 27 FROM
6-8PM.

High Dive
513 N 36th St
Seattle, WA 98103
(Fremont)
http://www.highdiveseattle.com/
http://myspace.com/lushymusic

poster by rod filbrandt:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a290/lushy/Lushy-highdive-copyWEB.jpg

http://myspace.com/lushymusic

CoCA Belltown: Brian O'Neill Artist Reception

We've got a great opportunity for you this Friday evening, June 27, from 7-9pm, as the CoCA Belltown Gallery presents new work by Bellingham Ceramicist Brian O'Neill. With the weather being what it has been this week (finally!), Friday on the terrace above the gallery promises to be a great way to get the outdoor summer season off to a bang with good friends and great art all at the same time.

CoCA Belltown is located at street level of the Avenue One Condos at 2721 First Ave (corner of First & Clay), the gallery is on the Clay Street side (heading towards Western Ave).

7-9pm

2721 First Ave (corner of First & Clay)

Masquarade Party @ The Crimson C

Hi there. I am helping to promote a fun costume party on Friday. Here is the information if you are interested in posting it.

Take care!

Suz

Masquarade Party on Friday 6/27 in Seattle

Kyra, owner of "A Masquarade Costume" store in Bellevue, is hosting a fabulous costume event this Friday which I wanted to pass along:

"Behind the mysterious guise of a mask, let your body move. Don't miss this club masquerade ball at The Crimson C, the sexy, upscale venue in Pioneer Square. DJ Nicon warming up the decks with DJ HYPERFUNK, Voted #1 Seattle Club DJ 2007 on NWSource.com"

When:
Friday Jun 27, 2008
9:00 PM - 2:00am

Where:
The Crimson C
209 - 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104

Costume or mask required!
$100 prize for best attire!
Photographer on site!

$ 20.00 — at the door
$ 15.00 — pre sale (purchase tickets from A Masquerade Costume store in Bellevue)

A Masquerade Costume is offering 15% discount off attire for the party.
http://www.amasquerade.com/

Suz
suzfabulous@yahoo.com
http://costume.meetup.com/1/calendar/8016828/
http://www.partypaloozanw.com

The Crimson C 209 - 1st Ave S

Saturday, 6/28

Pacific Northwest Mushroom Festival

Seattle Spin writes:

Food: Mushroom Festival, June 28-29th, $5. Mushroom fans tend to be real earthy people. They have some A-list Seattle cooking talent providing demonstrations, as well as notable sponsors. While everyone knows about the button mushroom, they explore mushrooms in other edible dimensions. To round the festival out, there's an antique show.

Here are more details:

The First Pacific Northwest Mushroom

Festival will be held
June 28 and 29, 2008

This two-day event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29, 2008, at the Nisqually Middle School in Lacey, Washington.

8100 Steilacoom Road at Marvin Road

This event is sponsored by the Hawks Prairie Rotary Club. All Mushroom Festival proceeds support local Rotary supported community and international projects.

Celebrate the mushroom with food, music, children’s activities and a variety of entertainment.

http://www.mushroomfest.org/

Artopia @ Georgetown

June 28th. Noon - 10pm. Georgetown, Seattle WA.

Welcome to Artopia Seattle Weeklys second annual celebration of all local innovative art and emerging talent. Artopia is a multi-disciplinary event that boasts an eclectic mix of art, ranging from the renowned to the obscure to the completely undiscovered.

As you wander through Georgetown, there are surprises around every corner. The program itself is unconventional, idiosyncratic, and welcoming, all like the neighborhood that hosts us. We take over the streets of Georgetown, the parking lots, alleyways, artist lofts, and warehouses and create an urban arts adventure you do not want to miss!

http://www.artopiaseattle.com/about.php

Oliver Herring | Task @ Seattle Public Central Library

Oliver Herring | Task

1o am to 5:30pm

Go after 4 pm so you can park without worrying about the parking meter running out.

On Saturday, June 28, the Frye, in collaboration with our partners the Seattle Public Library, On the Boards, and Tacoma Art Museum, will stage Oliver Herring’s performance Task. An improvisational event, Task brings together a group of thirty-five strangers of diverse ages, professions, and backgrounds to create an original site-specific artwork. The performance will take place over the course of the day at the Seattle Public Central Library in downtown Seattle. The audience for Task, if it is a usual summer day at the library, will be 7,000 people, making this performance as dynamic for the public as for the performers.

Seattle Public Central Library

Fantagraphics Bookstore: Now Serving CHEESECAKE!

Fantagraphics Bookstore Now Serving Cheesecake

Join us for an exciting exhibition of classic cartoon pin-up art this
Saturday, June 28. “Now Serving Cheesecake: The Classic Art of
Cartoon Pin-up,” organized by Los Angeles author and archivist Alex
Chun, highlights stunning original artwork and artifacts by Jack
Cole, Dan DeCarlo, Don Flowers, Bill Ward and Bill Wenzel. Chun is
the author of no fewer than six books featuring the work of these
artists and examining their contributions to American popular culture.

The exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, June 28 and continues
through July 25 at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, located at 1201
S. Vale St. The opening reception from 6:00 to 9:00 PM features a
live pin-up cartooning demonstration and a performance of 50s torch
songs by the Fraus. Author Alex Chun will attend to sign his many pin-
up books, published by Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books. The opening
coincides with the colorful “Artopia” Georgetown arts festival
featuring art, music, dance, performance art, film, and the ever-
popular Hazard Factory power tool races throughout the neighborhood.
Admission is free and fun is a promise.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, located just minutes south of
downtown Seattle, is open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00.
Phone 206.658.0110. See you all soon.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery

MANIFEST @ Little Red Studio

There's a party going on at the Little Red Studio this Saturday that promises to be ridiculous. The venue is pimp, the sound is the best the city has to offer (KV2!!!), the line up solid (over a dozen performers across 2 rooms) and there'll be plenty of eye candy (costumes, fashion show, dance performances, live art). Summer is here, come out and celebrate!!!

~ M A N I F E S T ~ | Sat, June 28, 2008 | 21+ | SEA ~

[ Featuring in the main room ]
JACOB LONDON
NORDIC SOUL
KID HOPS
ZACHARIA
MICHAEL MANAHAN + ROB NOBLE
RAMIRO

Hosted by microphone specialists...
DJ COLLAGE
MC FITZ

[ Room two presented by audiblebicycleday ]
DJ WAATER MARK
MAX HEAD INN via SURROUND SOUND w/ Ari Joshua, Skoi Sirius, & Richard La Chapelle
EDDIE NONOG
NELIA

[ Fashion shows by ]
BUDDHAFUL
KIYMBAH - Obsidian Moon
TAMMY - Jewels Deluxe
MELODY - Melodious
SKIP - Skipsdiscopony
BLAZE CHASE

*KV2 sound system courtesy of STARBORNE. Seattles cleanest and fullest system. You will be blown away!

9pm - 4am
FULL BAR w/ Elysian Brewing ON TAP!
21+ w/ID

Located at a fresh new venue...
The Little Red Studio
750 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
www.littleredstudioseattle.com

Here's a link to the NWtekno Post:
http://www.nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?s=19be07bb48c9be25d14508229f2c4bdb&threadid=126953&perpage=20&pagenumber=1

Here's a link to buy tickets ($13 presale):
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/37442

www.littleredstudioseattle.com

'Shameless in Seattle' @ BOOTY CAVE ART LOFT

The REAL 'Shameless in Seattle' is going down SATURDAY JUNE 28TH at the BOOTY CAVE ART LOFT! Don't be fooled by the biters @ Neumos.

Right next door to Lofi
429 Eastlake
Only $5

W/ DJs Recess, Introcut, Kadeejah Streets
Plus special guests Champagne Champagne & Chk Minus!!!

ITS A GREAT SPACE BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT

429 Eastlake

Pret-a-Partay at Mcleod Residence

A live and Local party bringing fashion designers, hair stylists,
makeup artists and djs together to showcase other aspects of art!
Designers Hosting live trunk shows, Fashion available off the rack, live modeling and more!
where fashion, art & nightlife come together!
Come support local artists, your favorite bar and have a blast!
THIS EDITION:
DJ's Colby b & Darwin (MAD RAD, Out For Stardom)
"Trunk" designs by Daniel Webster Designs
(http://dwdesign.myshopify.com/)
and
Modeling by the Guerrilla Go Go's
Mcleod Residence/21+/10pm/FREE!

Mcleod Residence

Sunday, 6/29

Gay Pride Parade

This year the Parade is Sunday, June 29th, starting at 11:00 am from the corner of Union St. and 4th Ave. it will be limited to approximately 2 ½ hours in length this year and should take about an hour to go from the start to the end.

http://www.seattlepride.org/

Thursday, 7/3

Fragile Balance @ Punch

Fragile Balance
Patricia Hagen

July 3 – August 3, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, July 3, 2008, 5-8 pm

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

Exhibition Link
Download Press Release in Word Format

PUNCH presents Fragile Balance, an exhibition of new paintings and sculpture by Patricia Hagen. In this latest work, Hagen draws inspiration from looking at electron microscope photos of cells, bacteria, viruses, and other organisms. For Hagen, the jumble of forms represents the amalgam of life in its ever evolving set of systems, and the balance necessary to maintain those systems. Using watercolor and polymer clay, she examines the structure of these organisms, and considers their place in our lives.

Hagen received her MFA from California College of the Arts in 1994 and relocated to Seattle in 2001, where she has since shown at Bryan Ohno Gallery and SAM rental/sales gallery. Her work was featured in the 2007 Pacific Coast edition of New American Painting.

PUNCH Gallery
July 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

www.punchgallery.org

First Thu Art Walk
6-9pm

Events from 6/20 to 6/26/2008

2008-06-19T22:37:00.001-07:00

This week we've got the Fremont Fair and two events at Vain. But my favorite is Globe.

Friday, 6/20
7:00 PM Refugee art show
7:30 PM MADE IN CHINA (Benefit for SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF)
8:00 PM The Violet Hour @ Henry Art Museum

Saturday, 6/21
Noon FREMONT FAIR AND SOLSTICE PARADE
Noon "Hungry for Change" bake sale for MoveOn.org at VAIN
4:00 PM Art gallery open house party at VAIN
9:00 PM Globe - One World Under Music
10:00 PM Beauty and the Beats Bday Bash @ Deep in See Sound Lounge

Wednesday, 6/25
8:00 PM Exile in {Imaginary} Girlville

Thursday, 6/26
7:00 PM (SOUND) MAGAZINE 2nd ANNIVERSARY SHOWDOWN

Friday, 6/20

Refugee art show

Despite being censored last year, i am at it again.
View my paintings at Artvocacy Seattle!

http://artvocacyseattle.wetpaint.com/

Refugee ArtVocacy is an exhibition by King County artists and performers
who came to the US as refugees. ArtVocacy is a way for these artists to
celebrate their talents and skills with other refugees as well as with the
greater community. ArtVocacy's artists and performers recognize the vital
cultural contributions of the world’s refugees and seek to raise awareness
of the oppression throughout the world that creates refugee crises.

Friday, June 20th, 2008
7-9:30 PM
Free Admission
Center House @ Seattle Center
305 Harrison Str. Seattle 98109

WORLD REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS LOCAL REFUGEE ARTISTS

On Friday June 20th, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Seattle will host the third
annual Refugee ArtVocacy in celebration of World Refugee Day. Many
refugees who arrive in the Puget Sound area have fled perilous and oppressive conditions in
their home countries. The IRC Seattle alone has resettled over 18,000
refugees since opening its offices in 1976 and currently resettles
450 people on average each year.

Refugee ArtVocacy will feature works by individuals from around the world
who are now living in the Puget Sound area, including special performances by the
Tibetan Dance Troupe, the Roosevelt Cambodian Dance Troupe, and Hosana Burundian Choir.

Also performing are two Sudanese hip hop acts: Jay One, solo rapper and an all-girl hip
hop band, entitled Black Hospitality. Visual artists with work on display will include
Saw Kennedy (Myanmar), Fasika Moges (Ethiopia), Lorenzo Jimenez (Guatemala),
Nha Vuu (Vietnam), Janet Saryadegar (Iran) and Igor Kashinskiy, Vitaly Saad,
Poul Costinsky and Petro Markovich (Russia).

Guests can anticipate a wide range of fine arts, traditional crafts, and modern artistic
expressions, reflecting the diversity and value of the cultural contributions that refugees
make in our communities. ArtVocacy takes place on June 20th from 7:00-9:30pm at the
Seattle Center House. Sponsors include ArtTech, 4Culture, Seattle Center
and the IRC.

http://artvocacyseattle.wetpaint.com/

MADE IN CHINA (Benefit for SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF)

A BENEFIT FOR MERCY CORPS
AND SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
MADE IN CHINA
a film by John Helde

Friday, June 20
7:30 and 9:00pm

All proceeds will benefit Mercy Corps efforts in Sichuan Province, China, the site of the May 12 earthquake

In this personal documentary, John Helde uncovers his father's experience growing up an American boy in pre-World War II China and discovers a community of other Americans with similar childhoods. Inspired by an account of Tom Helde's birth at the remote Sichuan mountaintop of Bailuding, John sets out to understand how growing up in China made his father who he is. Weaving together stunning black and white period home movies, photos and interviews, the documentary ultimately takes the audience from modern Shanghai to industrial Changsha to rural Sichuan, a journey that becomes an exploration of the meaning of home and growing up. An audience and critical favorite, MADE IN CHINA premiered at the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival; other festival screenings include Austin Film Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Big Muddy Film Festival.

The May 12 earthquake is one of the largest humanitarian disasters to hit China in the last 30 years. Nearly 70,000 people have died, and over five million are still homeless. "This has been a terrible tragedy for China, and aftershocks and the threat of flooding and disease still pose a huge danger," Helde said. "Having filmed in Chengdu and rural Sichuan, and with my family's past in that area, I feel a deep tie to Sichuan and I'm very pleased to be able to partner with Northwest Film Forum and Mercy Corps to raise funds to provide some further help to people who are now homeless and suffering as a result of this disaster."

Mercy Corps was one of the first relief organizations on the ground in Sichuan after the May 12 7.9 magnitude earthquake. The organization has procured critical supplies such as food, water, clothing and shelter supplies and delivered them to affected families. Mercy Corps is also launching an initiative to help children and youth recover from their trauma through mentoring, sports and other activities.

More information at nwfilmforum.org or 206-329-2629.
Suggested minimum donation of $10.

To donate to China earthquake relief through Mercy Corps: www.mercycorps.org
For more information on MADE IN CHINA: www.trythisfilms.com

Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, Washington 98122

The Violet Hour @ Henry Art Museum

The Violet Hour
STROUM GALLERY
June 21 – October 12, 2008

The violet hour is dusk, a temporal bridge from the clarity of daylight to the obfuscation of night. Borrowing a phrase from T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land for its title, this exhibition presents art about a twilight time that may be our immediate future. Artists Matthew Day Jackson, Jen Liu, and David Maljkovic imagine alternative realities that could emerge from the socio-political strife and environmental degradation now accumulating on the global stage. The Violet Hour features video, sculpture and two-dimensional works that address the physical and emotional weariness of our time in an attempt to overcome the cultural amnesia preventing us from learning the lessons of history.

Matthew Day Jackson debuts three new works, including a sculpture consisting of a crashed race car frame lit with low rider effects and an immense wood panel “painting” depicting the constellations of the night sky, made from the coin currencies of many nations. Jackson’s work explores events in American history and envisions a future of uprisings rectifying past injustices.

Jen Liu’s videos and large scale watercolor drawings feature the “Brethren of the Stone,” a back-to-nature cult that clashes with modern industrial society. Beyond the battle between nature and technology, her work underscores issues of state power and civil disobedience, modernity and nostalgia, and a comical take on science fiction and recent pop culture.

In his videos and collaged photographs, Croatian artist David Maljkovic depicts his generation as lost and listless souls unmoored from their own heritage by years of warfare. Maljkovic finds inspiration for his work in the nostalgic desire for the socialist system at a time when his country is entering the increasingly globalized European Union.

Exhibition Opening for The Violet Hour
Friday, June 20, 8 PM
Henry members FREE / Students + Seniors $8 / General Admission $10
Not a Henry member? Join or renew online.

Live music by Zeke Keeble from 8:30 to 9:30 PM. Food, drinks, and summer revelry in the Henry's Illsey Ball Nordstrom Sculpture Court.
Preview begins at 6 PM, limited to Henry Members and Patrons only.

http://www.henryart.org/ex/violethour.html

Saturday, 6/21

FREMONT FAIR AND SOLSTICE PARADE

Fremont Fair is a benefit for Solid Ground and we thank all the artists participating for supporting this much-needed cause. We are proud to showcase such a tremendous mix of wonderfully eclectic local artists. The Fremont Fair is FREE to the public so come check out the amazing performances!

http://www.fremontfair.com/music.php

"Hungry for Change" bake sale for MoveOn.org at VAIN

Saturday, June 21 Noon - 6pm
VAIN is hosting a bake sale all day this Saturday to support MoveOn.org and help elect progressive political candidates this November.

VAIN, 2018 1st Ave @ Virginia, www.vain.com | www.vain.com/blog

Art gallery open house party at VAIN

Saturday, June 21 4pm - 9pm

On Saturday, June 21st, the VAIN art gallery (adjacent to our downtown salon) will re-open as an art boutique with new + vintage art, photography, centerpiece-style jewelry, found items and high thrift collectibles. Open house reception from 4 to 9pm Saturday, June 21st with drinks, hair product giveaways, and open artist studios above the salon. www.vain.com/blog for details.

VAIN, 2018 1st Ave @ Virginia, www.vain.com | www.vain.com/blog

Globe - One World Under Music

Greetings,

Culture Theory proudly support DiscoParvaaz.com and Crimson | C Club that present Globe, One World Under Music. Join us on Saturday June 21, 2008 starting 9PM at Crimson | C Club in pioneer square. We will feature:

Womanipuar
Fire Dancing Troupe

Heather Rastovac & Sonja Hinz
Traditional Dance of the East

DJ Rhythma
Beats from Paris, San Paulo, New York, London, & Istanbul

DJ Sang-Do Lee
Latin & Disco House, & Remixes of Memorable Favorites

Nima & Maryam
Persian, Salsa, Meringue, & Arabic

Crimson | C Club & Lounge is located at 209 1st Avenue S. Seattle, WA. This is a 21+ event. $12 at the door.

More details at http://www.discoparvaaz.com and http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=16714047334

See you soon,

Wissam Tabbara
www.CultureTheory.com
info@CultureTheory.com

http://www.discoparvaaz.com/

Beauty and the Beats Bday Bash @ Deep in See Sound Lounge

Beauty and the Beats Bday Bash: You're Invited 6/21
Summer Solstice + Darnell Sue = Birthday Party. That's right, June 21s is my birthday and I want you to come celebrate with me. (Yes, it's my actual birthday). We'll be at Deep in See Sound Lounge with Sean Majors, SunTzu Sound, Sol, Jeromy Nail and....me. I'll be the girl with a pink cupcake in one hand and a record in the other.Party at 10pm - Free cover before 11pm. See you there!

Beauty and the Beats Bday Bash w/ Sean Majors, SunTzu Sound, Sol, Jeromy Nail & Darnell Sue, 10pm @ Deep in See Sound Lounge 6/21

See Sound Lounge

Wednesday, 6/25

Exile in {Imaginary} Girlville

THREE IMAGINARY GIRLS TO HOST "EXILE IN {IMAGINARY} GIRLVILLE, AN EXILE IN GUYVILLE TRIBUTE NIGHT

Seattle, WA, May 21, 2008 - It's true that we stole your lighter. And it's also true that we lost the map. That's why Three Imaginary Girls will proudly present the songs of Liz Phair's triumphant debut record "Exile in Guyville" as interpreted by some of the best up-and- coming bands in the Northwest. The event is called "Exile in {Imaginary} Girlville" and is co- sponsored by Easy Street Records, Seattle Sound Magazine, and 90.3 KEXP.

Exile in {Imaginary} Girlville takes place on Wednesday night June 25, 2008 at Chop Suey and features Throw Me the Statue, Team Gina, Star Anna, Tennis Pro, Lucy Bland, M. Bison, Tea Cozies, as well as special performances by Rachel Flotard of Visqueen and Lesli Wood of Ms. Led. The bands will perform the songs on the record in order, from "6'1"" to "Strange Loop" and everything in-between.

The event marks the 15th anniversary of the release of "Exile in Guyville" and ATO Records' re-release of the album with additional demo tracks, as well as finally releasing a vinyl version of the record. Which is certainly cause for celebration.

Speaking of celebration, the night also commemorates the sixth anniversary of Three Imaginary Girls.

"'Exile in Guyville' was such a pivotal record for me that it seems fitting to revel the start of Three Imaginary Girls to that soundtrack as performed by our favorite local bands," said Dana Bos, co-founder of Three Imaginary Girls.

Three Imaginary Girls anticipates another year of incredible live music and record reviews, as well as some new exciting changes. The website has some new looks and colors coming very soon as well as other big fun updates planned for the coming year.

But for now, the excitement is focused on June 25.

"Sure, Liz Phair just announced that she'll be performing 'Exile in Guyville' on the same name, in New York" said Liz Riley, co-founder of Three Imaginary Girls. "But I'd rather hear Rachel Flotard sing "Fuck and Run" than Liz Phair herself.

Do you wonder just how wild that would be? Join Three Imaginary Girls on June 25 to find out.

For all inquires, please contact tig@threeimaginarygirls.com

THE JUICY DETAILS

WHAT: Three Imaginary Girls "Exile in {Imaginary} Girlville" show. Co-sponsored by 90.3 KEXP, Seattle Sound Magazine, and Easy Street Records. Proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood of Seattle.
WHERE: Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison Street Seattle, WA
WHEN: Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Doors open 8p. 21+.
COST: $8. Advance tickets available through Ticketweb. http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=276066

Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison Street Seattle, WA

Thursday, 6/26

(SOUND) MAGAZINE 2nd ANNIVERSARY SHOWDOWN

Thursday June 26
Blue Giant (Viva Voce)
Mark Pickeral
Siberian
FourthCity
Ghost of Kyle Bradford

Enter to win tickets to the vip pre-party:
email promotions@seattlesoundmag.com
w/"2" in the subject

7p / FREE / 21+, High Dive

Events from 6/13 to 6/19/2008

2008-06-12T23:18:00.001-07:00

I have a friend in town from Germany and we will probably go to Roq la Rue. A lot of things are happening this weekend: Wissam is getting married and Ayesha is moving to San Francisco. (This is probably not interesting if you don't know them but it is big news if you do know them!) Anyways, here is the list of what is going on this week.

Friday, 6/13
6:00 PM Roq la Rue Gallery
6:00 PM "Hairy Metal Vengeance" New works by Bigfoot
7:00 PM Mild Kingdom
8:00 PM Ouch My Eye presents: Apocalypse Now
8:00 PM Thingamajiggr II
9:00 PM Noise for the Needy

Saturday, 6/14
4:45 PM Goatgirl @ Georgetown Music Festival
11:00 PM The Stay Up Late Show

Sunday, 6/15
2:00 PM Fandrich performance as Sounds Outside Fundraiser

Friday, 6/13

Roq la Rue Gallery

Roq la Rue Gallery
presents:

Chris Reccardi
"Mono"
new paintings

and

Chris Crites
"The Gun Show"
new paintings

opens Friday June 13th 6-9pm
runs through July 5th
Both artists will be in attendance
music by DJ Vodka Twist

Roq La Rue is pleased to present two solo shows for the month of June, by Seattle painter Chris Crites, and Los Angeles based artist and animator Chris Reccardi.

Chris Reccardi is a very successful animator ,having worked closely on Ren and Stimpy, Powepuff Girls, Samurai Jack, Spongebob Squarepants, as well as films (Shrek 3 & 4, “Monsters vs. Aliens [2009]) Sony Pictures (“Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs” [2009]) and the soon-to-be released “Rob Zombie’s haunted world of ElSuperbeasto” and an original Pilot for Nickelodeon “The Modifyers”).

However, in the fine art world Reccardi is highly sought after for his playful mod retro-space age paintings. Lush with color and exquisite linework, his work harkens back to animation from the 50's and 60's, exuding a pop beatnik cool and original hipster sensibility. His mix of the space age idealogy of the 60's (also called psy-fi) mixed with campy spy imagery creates a world that is hauntingly familiar yet also very of the moment.
Reccardi’s latest solo exhibition “Mono” explores a fantastical future-retro world, it’s colorfully Mod inhabitants and their mysterious bond to a secret code ...

Chris Crites also paints in a vibrant color palette, with a more somber subject matter. The iconic image of the gun is the focus of his current show. Hie paintings are painted on paper bags and painted in such a way that no surface is ever painted over twice. Each color is laid down individually in sections, and each tiny detail is left empty until the proper color is ready to be applied. This incredibly labour intensive method creates a painting that looks much like a mass produced screenprint, yet is actually a one of a kind, highly detailed original.
Crites' decision to paint such a highly charged subject is addressed in his statement:

"All tools are extensions of the human body. Guns by definition are extensions of the fist. This defines guns as tools of power, force or violence. That being said, this body of work is neither anti-gun nor pro-gun but rather an examination of a tool that has been used in much conflict and controversy throughout the modern age of mankind.
Why are Americans in particular so obsessed with guns? Why are there so many firearms in the United States? They permeate our history as well as our entertainment. They are also a big business and seem to be practically everywhere. I have no answers for why this is, but recognize how powerful a symbol just the image of a gun can be.
For better or worse, guns are a part of our history, a history that fascinates me. This series allowed me a way to examine the innovation and design of these firearms and see them in a different way..."

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

www.roqlarue.com

"Hairy Metal Vengeance" New works by Bigfoot

BLVD Gallery is proud to present for the month of June
"Hairy Metal Vengence"
new works by Bigfoot

June 13 - July 5, 2008
Reception June 13 6p - 10p

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

BLVD Gallery is proud to present the work of Oakland based artist
Bigfoot.
Bigfoot is a Bay area Graffiti legend and has been a major influence in
the skateboard
industry for close to a decade. Originally from New Jersey ,young
Bigfoot fled to California to be closer to big trees . Disassociated
from art school and human society, in 1994 he started writing "Bigfoot"
in the streets of San Francisco with relentless fury .Working often
with house paint and wooden panels ,his work depicts the conflict
between the respect for nature held by the artist's cast of Bigfoot
characters and the destructive agenda of mankind. Despite his reclusive
nature, Bigfoot has managed to stay active in society ,designing
skateboard graphics and footwear ,showing in galleries in America and
Japan,and the release of his vinyl figure with Strangeco in 2004. His
eponymous character and his love of heavy metal play a major role in
his studio work as well as his highly recognized street art. Please
join us at his opening reception Friday June 13 to Meet the artist and
Ride the Lightning.

More Info:
www.bigfootone.com/
www.sfbg.com/39/30/art_art_bigfoot.html

www.blvdart.com

Mild Kingdom

Mild Kingdom

Friday June 13, 2008 7pm

Friends of the Nib, Moonspinners, Tattoo's, Palm Reading

All to Benefit Animal Talk a no-kill non-profit animal rescue
Cafe Racer 5828 Roosevelt Way NE 206.523.5282

http://www.animaltalkrescue.org/index2.html
http://friendsofthenib.blogspot.com/
http://caferacerseattle.com/index.shtml
http://www.seattletwist.com/

Cafe Racer 5828 Roosevelt Way NE 206.523.5282

Ouch My Eye presents: Apocalypse Now

Ouch My Eye is pleased to present: Apocalypse Now – Real wrath of GOD type stuff!

Are we heading for a disaster of Biblical proportions?
Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies!
Rivers and seas boiling!
Forty years of darkness!
Earthquakes, volcanoes...
The dead rising from the grave!
Human sacrifice...
Cats and dogs living together...Mass hysteria!

With a seemingly dramatic increase in natural disasters, economic instability, sexually promiscous behavior, community violence, corporate domination and governmental control, maybe we are heading into the long prohesised apocalypse and if so, what would it look like?

We present the Apocalyptic Visions of 20 artists, including: Amy Reinecke, Molly Magai, Maya Jeffereis, Lucy Carpenter, Jackie Kingsbury, Greg Hartman, Emily Pothast, Donald Daedalus, Bryan Ward, Dipika Kohli, Jen Maier, Douglas Gast, Patrice Tullai, Stan Raucher, Michael McDevitt, Vicki Wilson, and Dan Peters

Opening Reception:
Friday, June 13th, 8pm - 1am
With Special Guests: Kusikia
June 13th – July 13th, 2008

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

The government may not be run by the anti-christ just yet, but somedays it seems we are close...On Sunday, June 15th you will have a rare opportunity to speak with someone who has been in the belly of the beast and gain insight on the elections of 2000 and 2004:

Ouch My Eye is hosting a public screening of American Blackout at 5pm followed by a Q&A session with Cynthia McKinney who will share her experience in the US Congress as well has her take on the 2000 and 2004 elections.

American Blackout
Ouch My Eye
Sunday, June 15th, 8pm - 1am
With Special Guests: Cynthia McKinney
Screening at 5pm
Q&A session to follow>
http://www.myspace.com/kusikia

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.

Ouch My Eye, 1022 1st Avenue South

Thingamajiggr II

Hey folks! We are happy to announce that Waggle Labs and O'Reily Radar/Ignite (Brady Forrest) are collaborating to organize Thingamajiggr II for Friday, June13: A party to celebrate the tech community in Seattle in all its most innovative forms (startups, geek art, hackery, games). Mark your calendars!

Thingamajiggr II
Friday June 13, 8pm - 1am
911 Media Arts Center

Learn more and buy tickets at: http://www.thingamajiggr.com/

At this point we are organizing a few presenters, fun workshop, art projects, games, cool tech demos, and whatever else may delight the hearts of innovative technologists like you. If you are interested in participating in any way please email us at party@thingamajiggr.com and tell us about what interesting/genius/fun tech project you want to share. We are also looking for volunteers for set up/take down/door.

Proceeds for this event to benefit 911 Media Arts Center, a local non-profit organization dedicated to supporting independent digital media artists.

Shelly
(Shelly Farnham at Waggle Labs, also "Dork Overlord" Dorkbort Seattle)

911 Media Arts Center

Noise for the Needy

FRIDAY JUNE 13
Noise for the Needy presents
The Comet
$8 | 21+ | 9PM
The Fucking Eagles
The Heavy Hearts
Strong Killings
Wild Orchid Children

The Comet

Saturday, 6/14

Goatgirl @ Georgetown Music Festival

A holy trinity of Jeppa will be worshipped this weekend- fri, sat, sun!!!

Queen Shmooquan performing 2 pieces from her repertoire in "Pandamonia."
Friday the 13th (scary larry) 10:30
Can Can
$10

Goatgirl
Saturday, June 14th @ 4:45
Jules Maes front stage
Georgetown Music Festival (all day) georgetownmusicfest.com
$14

"It's a Mircle!"
Jeppa Hall & Jason Glover: real church kid songs from the land of Zion(Utah).
Sunday, June 15th @8:00(sharp, we will start at 8pm)
Blue Moon free
--
Jeppa K Hall
myspace.com/goatgirlmusic
myspace.com/queenshmooquan
www.goatgirlmusic.com

georgetownmusicfest.com

Sunday, 6/15

Fandrich performance as Sounds Outside Fundraiser

A Shared Recital

with proceeds donated to Sounds Outside 2008

Sunday, June 15th 2008 / 2 pm

Town Hall / 1119 8th Avenue
Tickets: $20 general, $15 students & seniors
Available through www.brownpapertickets.com

Pianist Stephen Fandrich and guitarist Sean Owen present A Shared Recital, featuring the music of Yocoh, Scriabin, Frank Zappa, local composer Mark Ostrowski, and the Vihuelistas of the Spanish Renaissance. This is a not to be missed father’s day matinee performance for music aficionados of all kinds.

A spectacular performance for a spectacular cause –

Fandrich and Owen’s long-standing collaboration has taken on a series of recital performances showcasing a diverse body of work, with the net proceeds from each event going to a charitable cause. Proceeds from the June 15 performance will be donated to the Sounds Outside concert series presented in Cal Anderson Park by the Monktail Creative Music Concern.

about the performers

Word of pianist Stephen Fandrich, a passionate performer, interpreter, improviser and composer, has spread throughout classical and jazz circles in the Northwest, though his appearances have been scarce. Director of the Seattle Harmonic Voices, and a member of the Monktail Creative Music Concern, Fandrich will be playing the works of Chopin (Ballade no.2), Scriabin (Verse la Flamme), and Frank Zappa (Sleep Dirt), amid his own works.

For streaming video of Stephen Fandrich in concert please visit: http://vroomjournal.com/video/StephenFandrich.php
Classical guitarist Sean V. Owen, a student of Eliot Fisk, David Leisner, Michael Lewin and Steven Novacek, is an emerging northwest treasure. Owen will be featuring Vihuela music of the
Spanish Renaissance, Yuchoh (Sakura Variations), and the guitar etudes of local composer Mark Ostrowski.

For streaming video of Sean Owen in concert please visit: http://vroomjournal.com/video/SeanOwen.php

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

The Stay Up Late Show - Seattle's one and only LIVE late-night talk show!

The Stay Up Late Show

The Stay Up Late Show continues our triumphant return,
Saturday June 14 at Balagan Theater! Seattle's only live,
once-a-month late-night talk show turns gay, Gay, GAY for Pride Month
(and really, we're already pretty gay to begin with - just how much
further can we go??)! Come check out our fantastical gayness as well
as our usual array of trivia, excitement, and mayhem!

The Stay Up Late Show
Saturday, June 14
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:

Dixie Dragstrip, Co-founder of the Rat City Rollergirls!
Phoenicia & Vic, Seattle's favorite lounge act!
Product demo by Babeland!

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 Peter Steinbrueck, Sean Nelson, Kevin
Kent, Mike Daisey, Stephanie Pure, and many, many others.

www.stayuplateshow.com

Events from 6/6 to 6/12/2008

2008-06-06T07:51:00.001-07:00

Sorry, no Party Volcano letter this week.
I am super busy...

Events from 5/30 to 6/5/2008

2008-05-29T22:23:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-23T22:55:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-15T20:35:00.001-07:00

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

2008-05-08T21:22:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-01T23:33:00.001-07:00

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/

Events from 4/25 to 5/1/2008

2008-04-25T09:08:00.000-07:00

Sorry, no PV letter this week. I am super busy.
But I might send something out later or tomorrow!

Events from 4/18 to 4/24/2008

2008-04-17T21:16:00.001-07:00

Not a great week...

Friday, 4/18
7:00 PM Haute Trash Fashion at New York Fashion Academy in Ballard

Saturday, 4/19
6:00 PM OPENING RECEPTION : FENCING YOUTH @ Crawl Space
7:00 PM Slideluck Potshow inSeattle
8:00 PM The 10th Anniversary Final SubGenius Devival w/ Dr. Hal Robins

Tuesday, 4/22
1:00 PM CORNISH MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS SCORES OF SOUND

Wednesday, 4/23
6:00 PM Cause for Drinks @ McLeod Residence

Thursday, 4/24
7:00 PM “Cheap Wine and Poetry” @ Richard Hugo House
7:00 PM The University of Washington and the Black Panther Party
8:00 PM Zoe Scofield and Juniper Shuey at On the Boards

Friday, 4/18

Haute Trash Fashion at New York Fashion Academy in Ballard

When: Friday, April 18th, 7 to 10 PM
Where: New York Fashion Academy
5201 Ballard Ave.
Seattle

Why: The event is dedicated to the recent passage of the Zero Waste Resolution Number: 30990. Zero Waste principles entail managing resources instead of waste; conserving natural resources through waste prevention and recycling; turning discarded resources into jobs and new products instead of trash; promoting products and materials that are durable and recyclable; and discouraging products and materials that can only become trash after their use.

What: This year marks the 6th somewhat semi-annual Art and Fashion exhibit for the ReStore in Seattle, and Haute Trash is proud to have been there for every one. What began in 2002 as a 3-day group showing of select art made from found objects, is now a month-long event that celebrates hundreds of fantastic artists, including infamous photographer Chris Jordan and that dumpster diving diva - Diane Kurzyna (Ruby Reusable). Last year's festivities kicked off with a fashion show that played to a packed warehouse of extremely enthusiastic fans who literally spilled out into the streets. (Click HERE to see photos from last year's show.) This year, both the art and fashion shows will be held at the spacious New York Fashion Academy. Rayona will be on hand to emcee. Featured will be fashions from designers up and down the west coast. Hey, and don't forget to drop in at the ReStore showroom at 1440 N.W. 52nd St. to pick up a Haute Trash collectable postcard!!

5201 Ballard Ave.

Saturday, 4/19

OPENING RECEPTION : FENCING YOUTH @ Crawl Space

6-9pm

Sculptural Works by Member Artist Tony Weathers
Focusing on Object as Representation of the
American Psyche
19 April – 11 May 2008
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday 19 April, 6-9pm
Crawl Space
504 E. Denny Way and Olive
*behind a wooden fence
Open Weekends 12-5 and by appointment

Crawl Space, 504 E. Denny Way and Olive

Slideluck Potshow inSeattle

Greetings Once More!

Last weekend, Howard Silver's piece on Slideluck Potshow aired on Bloomberg TV's Muse in over seventy countries. The story is the best we've seen-- well-produced, succinct, and accurate. It also features many of the guests and credits many of the artists.

Artists featured: Jill Greenberg, Edward Burtynsky, Ursula Gullow, Will Anderson, Cara Phillips, Saviero Truglia, Dawn Roscoe, J.G. Zimmerman, Martin Waugh, Sarah Small, Michael Muller

Guests featured: Carolin Wagner, Tony Gale, Daniel Traub, Julia Graham, Rosie Colman, Tia Dunn, Ava Rollins, John Mazlish, Holly Scull, John Duer, Jiang Chen, Jennie Tranter, Rachel Sontag, Jesse Untracht-Oakner, Rebecca Crumley, Mikey Toledano, Tara Zapp and many, many others we couldn't ID

Where can one see such a compelling piece of video? For this and much more, we invite you to join us on our new website: The SLIDELUCK POTSHOW Network.

The fact is, this network already exists, we are simply making it more tangible and accessible for everyone. The idea behind this platform is to give people a chance to communicate beyond the frenetic pace of the event itself.

We have started creating groups for each city. We hope this will allow for better communication leading up to and following each show as well as allowing for greater interaction between cities. We encourage you to have fun with it: share your recipes, post pictures, give each other feedback, reconnect with people, check out what's going on in other communities. Keep in mind that we have a number of other shows coming up! More information can be found on the network:

April 19: SLPS Seattle XXVI
April 22: SLPS Rome
April 24: SLPS Barcelona II
April 26: SLPS Stockholm
May 6: SLPS Berlin II
May 10: SLPS Portland II
May 24: SLPS Toronto

Thanks again for your time and support!
Warm Regards,
Casey
-
Casey Kelbaugh
Photographer
www.caseykelbaugh.com
Founder & Director
Slideluck Potshow
www.slideluckpotshow.com
www.slideluckpotshow.ning.com

Slideluck Potshow 197 East 4th St. #2 New York, NY 10009, USA - www.slideluckpotshow.com

The 10th Anniversary Final SubGenius Devival w/ Dr. Hal Robins

The 10th Anniversary Final SubGenius Devival

Featuring
Dr. Hal Robins
Popess Lilith von Fraumench
Assassinated Nensmaster NENSLO, King Of All Anarchists
Priestess Pisces
St. Kali De Rouge
Rev. Andre Brothel
AND MORE

With Musical Guests
Hemorrhoy Rogers
Spinalcracker
And Rev. Scalpod

Live Mixes By DJ Sloth and DJ JessBone

Post-Devival Party Hosted by ChickenHed

Saturday, April 19
Transcendent Church of Bass

Devival Starts At 8 PM - 21 And Over - Bar proceeds benefit SOAP

For more details, please visit http://FinalDevival.com
or call the Final Devival Hotline at (206) 339-7625

subgenius.com * finaldevival.com * chickenhed.us

Tuesday, 4/22

CORNISH MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS SCORES OF SOUND

Four days and nights of non-stop student performances, including jazz ensembles and vocalists, new music, classical vocalists, music theatre, electronic music, instrumental soloists, gamelan music and classical chamber ensembles. Additional featured performers include the Seattle Chamber Players.

April 22 – 25, 2008
PONCHO Concert Hall at Kerry Hall
710 East Roy Street, Seattle
Free and open to the public

Concerts last an hour unless otherwise noted below.

Tuesday, April 22

1 pm Vocal Jazz Standards I with Beth Winter
2 pm Songwriting Class with Linda Waterfall
3:30-5 pm Electronic Music class with John Burrow
5:30 pm Gamelan Ensemble with Jarrad Powell
8-10 pm Saint Helens String Quartet Perform Student Composer Works

Wednesday, April 23

11 am Classical Instrumentalists I
1 pm Classical Vocalists I
2 pm Chamber Music Ensembles I
3:30 pm Fusion Ensemble with Julian Priester
4:30 pm Ensemble II with Chuck Deardorf
5:30-6 pm Chuck Deardorf’s Studio
8 pm Jazz Composers Ensemble with Jovino Santos Neto
9 pm Latin Ensemble with Jovino Santos Neto

Thursday, April 24

11 am Composition Studios I
1 pm Ensemble I with Chuck Deardorf
2 pm Vocal Standards II, III, IV with Beth Winter
3:30 pm Classical Vocalists II
4:30-6:30 pm Composition Studios II
8 pm Chamber Music Ensembles II
9 pm Classical Instrumentalists II

Friday, April 25

1-2:30 pm Vocal Jazz Standards II, III, IV with Randy Halberstadt
2:30 pm Jazz Ensemble III with Julian Priester
4 pm Composer-Performer Ensemble with Jovino Santos Neto
5 pm Jazz Composition with Julian Priester
8 pm Jazz Ensemble IV with Denney Goodhew
9 pm Blue Ensemble with Denney Goodhew

PONCHO Concert Hall at Kerry Hall , 710 East Roy Street, Seattle

Wednesday, 4/23

Cause for Drinks @ McLeod Residence

Wednesday, April 23

Cause for Drinks (6-8pm) and Byron Carr Dance Performance (8-9pm)
Two dollars from every drink sold between 6-8pm benefits Urban Rest Stop during the Cause for Drink's Happy Hour.
Bryon Carr is a multi-media dance artist from New York City who expresses the human condition through body language, sound, light and color. In his performance at McLeod Residence, he will blend balletic, mechanical and disjointed progressions that occasionally incorporate pedestrian and vocal elements. His works invoke a science-fiction aesthetic while taking a tongue-and-cheek view at social issues.

McLeod Residence,
2209 2nd Avenue,
Seattle, WA 98121,
206-441-3314,

www.mcleodresidence.com

Thursday, 4/24

“Cheap Wine and Poetry” @ Richard Hugo House

"Cheap Wine and Poetry" Celebrates National Poetry Month
Seattle Poet Populist Cody Walker joins Roberto Ascalon, Elizabeth Austen,
and Rebecca Loudon at a special poetry-only “Cheap Wine and Poetry”

April 24, 7:00 p.m. at Richard Hugo House

SEATTLE, WA — Seattle Poet Populist Cody Walker will read at a special
“Cheap Wine and Poetry" celebrating National Poetry Month on Thursday,
April 24, 2008, 7 p.m. at Richard Hugo House. Joining Cody are poets
Roberto Ascalon, Elizabeth Austen and Rebecca Loudon. Charla Grenz hosts;
wine is $1 per glass, and attendees are invited to dress up as their
favorite writers. Prize awarded for best costume.

"With the Seattle Poetry Festival gone, I’m glad ‘Cheap Wine and Poetry’
can step in and offer an all-star line-up of Seattle’s finest poets," said
Brian McGuigan, co-founder and curator of "Cheap Wine and Poetry." "Over
three years, we have never done a show in April; it’s been a celebration
in the making— we’ll have extra wine."

This installment of “Cheap Wine and Poetry,” celebrating National Poetry
Month, marks two firsts for the series— the first ever reading in April
and the first ever poetry-only “Cheap Wine and Poetry.” Often, prose
writers, monologists, and performers are featured as well as poets. As
part of the National Poetry Month celebration, attendees are invited to
dress up as their favorite writers. Prize awarded for best costume.

With standing-room only crowds at every show, “Cheap Wine and Poetry,”
Seattle’s coolest reading series, occurs semi-regularly at Richard Hugo
House, a co-sponsor of the series, and occasionally at other venues
throughout Seattle and elsewhere. The series began in 2005 when a few
poetry and wine lovers, wearied by the pretentious, expensive, and often
dull readings in Seattle, decided to start something fun that everyone
could enjoy— whether you’ve been reading Whitman for years or don’t know
Ai from Yeats.

Admission is FREE. Wine is served for $1 per glass. Though admission is
free, donations are encouraged to help keep the wine cheap and the poetry
free. Open mic sign-up is at the door.

“Cheap Wine and Poetry” FACT SHEET

WHAT: "Cheap Wine and Poetry"
Seattle Poet Populist Cody Walker reads with poets Roberto Ascalon,
Elizabeth Austen and Rebecca Loudon, celebrating National Poetry Month

WHEN: Thurs., April 24, 2008, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122
ADMISSION: FREE
WINE: $1/glass
MORE INFO: www.cheapwineandpoetry.com

"Cheap Wine and Poetry," Thurs., April 24, 2008, 7 p.m. at Richard Hugo
House, 1634 11th Ave., Capitol Hill. Featured readers: Seattle Poet
Populist Cody Walker, Roberto Ascalon, Elizabeth Austen, and Rebecca
Loudon. Hosted by Charla Grenz. Wine: $1/glass. Open mic. FREE.
Co-sponsored by Richard Hugo House.

www.cheapwineandpoetry.com

The University of Washington and the Black Panther Party

Panel Discussion: When Words are Not Enough
The University of Washington and the Black Panther Party
from The Black Panthers: Photographs by Stephen Shames
from The Black Panthers: Photographs by Stephen Shames

Panelists: Larry Gossett, James Gregory, Janet Jones, and Aaron Dixon.
Thursday, April 24, 7 PM
Henry Auditorium
FREE

Tickets available at the Henry admissions desk April 17. Seating is limited. First come, first served.

During the height of the Civil Rights Movement, photographer Stephen Shames had unprecedented access to the Black Panther Party and captured not only its public face, but also unscripted, behind-the-scenes moments. Shames's work offers an uncommonly nuanced portrait of this dynamic social movement. An exhibit of these images is on view at Odegaard Library to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the student takeover of the administration building at the University of Washington.

Henry Auditorium

Zoe Scofield and Juniper Shuey at On the Boards

Thu – Sat | Apr 24 – 26, 2008 | 8pm

Zoe Scofield and Juniper Shuey’s dance show “the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t” is next week at On the Boards -- Apr 24 - 26. We’re thrilled to have this up-and-coming Seattle company at OtB before they take this show on a national tour next year. Scofield ' s signature blend of fierce ballet and modern dance aligns perfectly with visual artist Shuey’s otherworldly video and special effects. Opening night after-party at the Sitting Room.

Featuring original music by Morgan Henderson. Performed by Zoe Scofield, Christiana Axelsen, Ezra Dickenson, Lizzy Melton and Allison Van Dyck.

$18 | Tickets @ ontheboards.org

Events from 4/11 to 4/17/2008

2008-04-10T23:10:00.000-07:00

My apologies if you haven't received the last two PV emails. I had some major email problems in Buenos Aires. But I managed to post the PV letter on http://partyvolcano.blogspot.com . I should have pointed out that you should check the PV blog if you don't receive the weekly email. Either way, Buenos Aires was fantastic and I am planning on writing up a little Cold Lava blurb. But I am also excited to be back after over two weeks. I am also positively surprised about the amount of events I am seeing this week. This is not too bad for a city with only 600,000 people (Buenos Aires has 13 million).

Friday, 4/11
3:00 PM Color, Cloth, and Plant Dyes in Ancient Japan
6:00 PM GHOST at BLVD
6:00 PM Femke Hiemstra, Travis Louie @ Roq La Rue Gallery
6:00 PM IN-CITE @ Drop City Gallery
6:00 PM Blackbird Fashion Show @ NWFF
8:00 PM Experimental Films by Jon Behrens @ Vermillion
8:00 PM Broken Disco's One Year Anniversary Party
9:00 PM CBC Secret Society Fridays @ McLeod Residence

Saturday, 4/12
9:00 AM Yard Sale in Georgetown
9:00 AM POLITICAL CARTOON SHOW at the Seattle Art Institute.
6:00 PM Martin Bland's Randomized Control Trails
6:00 PM Ballard Art Walk
7:30 PM Jewish Film Fest (until 4/13)
9:00 PM LAST KRAKT EVER.
11:00 PM StayUp LateShow

Sunday, 4/13
8:00 PM Rock Lottery 04

Monday, 4/14
7:00 PM Jhumpa Lahiri reads at the Central Library

Wednesday, 4/16
7:30 PM Extraterrestrial Life - Beyond UFO's @ Pacific Science Center

Thursday, 4/17
6:00 PM Author David Hajdu at Town Hall

Friday, 4/11

Color, Cloth, and Plant Dyes in Ancient Japan

APRIL 11, 2008
Friday, 3:00-5:00 pm (Doors open at 2:45)

Henry Art Gallery Auditorium

Yoshioka Sachio, Japan

Color, Cloth, and Plant Dyes in Ancient Japan

Fifth-generation dye master and textile scholar Yoshioka Sachio presents an illustrated lecture on colors and cloth used for Buddhist and court rituals during the Nara and Heian periods (8th—12th centuries). Yoshioka-sensei has created dyed ritual cloth and high priests' robes for the Tôdaiji, Hôryûji, and Yakushiji temples and Kasuga Taisha shrine in Nara. Pursuing natural dyeing through academic and archival research, Yoshioka-sensei is an expert in organic plant materials, and curators and conservators seek his advice on both color and weaving techniques. Yoshioka-sensei has held solo exhibitions of his work in Japan and Europe, created replicas of costumes described in the early eleventh-century Tale of Genji, and collaborated with Chanel for a new "red series" of lip colors. He is the author of numerous books, including Dictionary of the Colors of Japan (2000), Notes on the History of Weaving and Dyeing (1998), Dyeing the Colors of Nature (1996), and Notes on the History of Color (1995), all in Japanese. He has lectured around the world, most recently at the British Museum during its exhibition of contemporary Japanese crafts.

Sponsored by the Art History Division, Fibers Program, and Mary and Cheney Cowles Endowment, School of Art; the Japan Studies Program, Jackson School of International Studies.

FREE and open to the public. For more information, contact Professor Cynthea J. Bogel, cjbogel@u.washington.edu)

http://jsis.washington.edu/japan/colloquia.shtml

GHOST at BLVD

BLVD Gallery is proud to present for April
New works by NYC Graffiti Legend
GHOST
April 11 – May 3, 2008
Artist Reception April 11, 6p - 10p

BLVD Gallery is proud to present new works from NYC Graffiti
Legend GHOST a/k/a Cousin Frank, a pioneering influence for many
graffiti artists around the world. Having started writing in the
golden age of the 1970’s, Ghost has first hand knowledge of the many
adventures and accomplishments of the NYC subway graffiti movement.
The original style, vibrant color combinations, and strong sense of
satire of his graffiti has managed to ease the transition naturally to
his more gallery oriented pursuits.
Ghost has spent many years dedicated to the formation ( or
deformation ) of the standard English alphabet creating limitless
possibilities for him to subvert the language in his unique style. He
has managed to create work that bears the unmistakable mark of an
accomplished draughtsman without it being either overbearing or
overwrought. The humor that permeates Ghosts’ work comes from the
underground comics tradition from his youth, more Zapp! Comix than
Marvel. Ghosts’ improvisational approach to graffiti, he never planned
ahead what his work would be like, gives his current series of
paintings a lightness and spontaneity that has the feeling of an inside
joke between old friends.
Ghost has shown his work in galleries across the globe and has
become a major part of the visual aesthetic of companies like respected
streetwear brand Stussy. There is also a documentary in production
chronicling the many contributions Ghost has made to the global
graffiti movement. This show will be the second time that BLVD Gallery
has been privileged to work with Ghost whose amazing mural in the
“Claimin’ Space” exhibition was a highlight for many at the 2007
Bumbershoot arts festival.

for more info:
http://cousinfrank.com
http://blvdart.com

trailer to ghost documentary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKJHmAJQX6w
Ghost painting in SF:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T180vHnp-Sk&feature=related

BLVD Gallery, 2316 2nd ave, www.blvdart.com 206.448.8767

Femke Hiemstra, Travis Louie @ Roq La Rue Gallery

Roq La Rue Gallery
presents
Femke Hiemstra
and
Travis Louie

opens Friday April 11th 6-9pm
runs through May 3rd

Roq La Rue is very pleased to present a exhibit by two exceedingly talented and visionary painters, Femke Hiemstra and Travis Louie.

Femke Hiemstra’s (Amsterdam) meticulously tight, jewel like mixed media paintings are homes to a dark, lush fairytale land where inanimate objects come to life and frolic with animal neighbors. Gingerbread men hunt for elusive confections, persian cats attended by moths smoke opium pipes, and flowers extract their revenge on insect tormenters. Femke uses typography in her work, using words and phrases from various languages and letters in her paintings to further enhance the narrative while still retaining a playful sense of mystery, or as a visual device to frame in the scenery, as if you were looking at her world through a secret window. Drawing from a range of influences, from firework wrappers to Japanese woodblock prints, Femke’s use of both pop culture detritus and child-like fantasy create a vibrant playground for the imagination, with each piece looking like a cover for a fantastical adventure book, which is left up to the viewer to imagine the story inside. She will be exhibiting 9 original paintings and several drawings.

Travis Louie’s (New York) hypnotic “portraiture” is compelling for its blend of the hyper realistic with the blatantly unreal. Fantastical creatures gaze out from paintings so technically refined (using transparent layers of acrylic paint over a tight graphite drawing on a smooth flat surface) that they look uncannily like old photographs. Adding to the discomfiting presence these animal/monster like chimeras have are the human expressions- even if the creature in the paintings looks a bit bizarre, it also looks spookily familiar as well.
Often in his work Louie seeks to create mythological ancestors…long-lost “relatives” captured in Victorian cabinet card/ tint type images. His own interest in Noir imagery, German Expressionism, personal dream imagery, (not to mention B movie monsters!) as well as his recent discovery of old photographs of “human oddities” that were not from sideshow photographs, but rather photographs that documented that person’s “normal life” (i.e. the famous photo of John Merrick (The Elephant Man) dressed in formal evening wear for a night at the theater) all combined in this latest series of works to create an incredible series of portraits that you may just recognize elements of your own family members in! Each painting comes with a story about each character written by Travis.
This will be Travis's largest exhibition to date, featuring 18+ paintings, each one ornately framed in turn of the century convex glass frames.

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

IN-CITE @ Drop City Gallery

I got this one from Gopi:

IN-CITE
6pm to 9pm

April 11th - May 24th 2008
Tuesday- Saturday 10am -6pm
Drop City Gallery: lower level 964 Denny Way Seattle, WA 98109

A three-part exhibition of works by Alison Keogh Shards of Clay, Graphite Botanicals and Newsprint reliefs. Please join us for an opening reception with the artist Friday, April 11, 2008 from 6 – 9pm

Drop City Gallery: lower level 964 Denny Way Seattle, WA 98109

Blackbird Fashion Show @ NWFF

Another one from Gopi:

6pm , show 8pm
Blackbird Fashion Show
FREE
www.partyatpravda.com

Experimental Films by Jon Behrens @ Vermillion

Experimental Films by Jon Behrens Friday, 4/11/8, 8PM. (Donation)

We're inaugurating the 10'x10' movie screen with films by local film luminary Jon Behrens. Jon is a prolific filmmaker as well as a collector of vintage TV, movies and commercials. This Friday we're showing his highly acclaimed collection of short works with snacks and wine. He's organizing future events here featuring vintage 60's toy commercials and Sci-Fi classics, reviving the program he used to have on the back porch at Linda's Tavern. Here's his web site. You can also see samples of some of his archives here: http://www.jonbehrensfilms.com/toys.html

Jon Behrens has been developing his unique style of cinema since the early 1980s, focusing on the physical film as an art form as much as a narrative medium. Many of his films use hand-manipulating techniques such as scratching of the emulsion and painting directly on to the film. His films have been screened at museums, film restivals, colleges and small underground cinemas throughout the world for nearly 25 years and Behrens has won several international awards over the years for his outstanding achievements in motion pictures. He has also served as a Selection Panelist for grants and fellowships through Artist Trust. (http://vermilliongallery.blogspot.com/)

About Vermillion

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

1508 11th Ave, Seattle, WA. 98122

Broken Disco's One Year Anniversary Party

Big show coming up this Friday! We have 5 out of towners that will be flying in to help us celebrate one year of breaking expectations, genres & discos. We hope you'll come celebrate with us as well. Cupcakes & club music!

If you haven't already, check out the pictures from last month...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/davematthews/sets/72157604149450659/

Also, C89FM will be giving away some free passes to Broken Disco's One Year Anniversary Party tonight from 8-10pm. You can listen on the FM dial or tune in online...
http://www.c895worldwide.com/web/

Thank-you Seattle!!!

http://www.broken-disco.com/

CBC Secret Society Fridays @ McLeod Residence

Friday, April 11
DJ Colby B presents the CBC Secret Society Fridays, every second Friday of the month at McLeod
Concert afterparties, new release listening parties, secret dj performances and exclusive launch parties.

McLeod Residence
2209 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-3314

http://www.mcleodresidence.com

Saturday, 4/12

Yard Sale in Georgetown

Fabulous multi-family yard sale this Saturday only!! Josh/Betsy/Alex/Brianna/Tif/Durin/Bevin/Morgan all want to sell you their stuff!

Four households are coming together this Saturday to bring you incredible savings! Everything must go! To miss this fabulous yard sale would be foolish! Can you see that I am serious?

We've got yer yard sale basics... books, dishes, art, toddler toys & baby accessories, lamps, coffee mugs, and clothing. But wait! There's more! We're also offering the following specialty items:

* Antique steamer trunk
* Cool old ashtrays
* Vinyl records!
* Darkroom equipment
* Vintage coats
* Houseplants!
* Vintage kitchen items (Franciscan dishware, Pyrex mixing bowls, retro chafing dishes, etc.)

Plus much, much more!

the particulars
April 12 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. No early birds please.
At the Hammershack/Beaver Barn
8824 42nd Avenue South, Seattle, 98118.
Easy access from Georgetown, Rainier Beach, Beacon Hill.

8824 42nd Avenue South, Seattle, 98118.

POLITICAL CARTOON SHOW at the Seattle Art Institute.

John writes:

TODAY THRU SATURDAY (April !0-12)
POLITICAL CARTOON SHOW at the Seattle Art Institute.
(John says: how many of you knew that the Seatlte art institute had a gallery? I know what I know about the place cause I had a former housemate go there, and she wasn't too keen on thier teaching abilities. It's more about thier "billing" and "self promotional" abilities. Nevertheless, many of thier students have a lot of raw talent, and this sounds like a great forum for them to express themselves, and so I think it's probably worth a visit.)
“LEFT, RIGHT, & WRONG: Celebrating the Art of Editorial Cartooning”

Cartoonists Northwest and The Art Institute of Seattle extend dates of provocative exhibit.

Is it merely a sign of the intensely interesting political season we are in, or is it the fiery cartooning talent on display? Whatever the answer, since its opening on February 25, the political cartoon show "Left, Right, & Wrong: Celebrating the Art of Editorial Cartooning" has continued to attract flocks of gallery-goers. Due to the great public interest in this exhibit and to accommodate all visitors, the show will remain open an extra two weeks beyond its original scheduled closing date. Cartoon aficionados will now have until April 15 to savor the incendiary works on exhibit at the Burnley Gallery, located at The Art Institute of Seattle. The show is produced jointly by Cartoonists Northwest (CNW) and The Art Institute of Seattle.

The exhibition boasts the rapier wit of the Northwest’s most notable cartoonists, including David Horsey, Pat Moriarity, Andrew Wahl, Peter Bagge, Donna Barr, Lew Andrus, Dan McConnell, and George Jartos. Also on view are many other stimulating, even inflammatory, works by CNW members, as well as faculty and alumni of The Art Institute.

“Whether from the left or right, art is a powerful weapon in the war to persuade. This show celebrates the history and triumph of editorial art from a variety of perspectives.” says Roby Gilbert, show curator and Director of the Animation program at The Art Institute of Seattle.

“Cartoons … are the loud guy in the back of the crowd who shouts out exactly what you were thinking, but could never say.” says Luke Martin, Special Projects Director of Cartoonists Northwest.

"Left, Right, & Wrong: Celebrating the Art of Editorial Cartooning" runs through April 15 at The Art Institute of Seattle’s Burnley Gallery. The gallery is located in the South Campus building at 2323 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121. Gallery hours are Mon. through Thurs. 7 AM – 10 PM; Fri. 7 AM – 5 PM; and Sat. 9 AM – 2 PM. Closed Sundays. For more information, or to schedule an interview with one of the artists or Art Institute staff, please contact the Department of Communications at mlivingston@aii.edu, or call (206) 239.2562.

Martin Bland's Randomized Control Trails

Please join us at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery this Saturday,
April 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM for an extraordinary event featuring
Fantagraphics Books’ resident genius Martin Bland. Bonus! This
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday we’re hosting a huge Spring Cleaning
Sale with hundreds of lovely Fantagraphics Books offered at 50% off
cover price.

Martin Bland’s Randomized Control Trials represents a radical
departure from this veteran musician’s previous work. His
experimental sound installation features contributions from
Fantagraphics alums Mark Arm and Tom price, joined by accomplished
musicians from various musical genres. The concept defies simple
description – you sort of have to experience this piece to fully
appreciate it. Learn more here:

http://martinblandsrct.blogspot.com/2008/03/cds-for-sale.html

This event coincides the colorful Georgetown Second Saturday Art
Attack featuring art exhibitions, musical performances and more at 30
locations throughout the neighborhood.

We’ll also have pallets of popular titles by artists like Peter
Bagge, Charles Burns, Daniel Clowes, R. Crumb, Ellen Forney, Gilbert
and Jaime Hernandez, Tony Millionaire, Charles M. Schulz, Joe Sacco,
Chris Ware, Jim Woodring and dozens more – at half price! All day
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 11 – 13. You’ll also get a chance
to view our current display of exquisite illustrations and comics by
the incomparable Drew Friedman.

Fantagraphics Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale Street (at the
corner of Airport Way S.), only minutes south of downtown Seattle.
We’re open every day 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone
206.658.0110. Hope to see you all soon.

Fantagraphics Bookstore is located at 1201 S. Vale Street.

Ballard Art Walk

There are a bunch of openings:

Opening at OK OK gallery www.okokgallery.com
6-10pm

WONDERFUL UNION GALLERY: OPENING RECEPTION FREE 6-10 PM
The Wonderful Union Gallery
2221 NW 56th St. Suite 201, Seattle WA 98107
(1/2 Block West of The Ballard Library)

4710 ART OPENING 4:30 PM TO LATE.
4710 BALLARD AVE, Seattle WA

Jewish Film Fest (until 4/13)

Someone to Run With (Mishehu Larutz Ito) Saturday, April 12 at 7:00 PM | MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY/MOHAI | Israel | 2006
A riveting ride through Jerusalem at the end of a Labrador's leash. Assaf must piece together the incredible story behind the dog owner's disappearance.

Jellyfish (Meduzot) Saturday, April 12 at 9:30 PM | MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY/MOHAI | Israel | 2007
Winner of the prestigious Camera dOr at Cannes 2007, Jellyfish is a tightly constructed, cleverly stylized gorgeous ensemble piece of intersecting plot strands set in contemporary Tel Aviv.

Shmuli's Dream (short) w/Jellyfish Saturday, April 12 at 9:30 PM | MUSEUM OF HISTORY & INDUSTRY/MOHAI | United States | 2007
Shmuli dreams that his apartment is overrun by klezmer musicians.

http://www.seattlejewishfilmfestival.org/film

LAST KRAKT EVER.

KRAKT COMMIT TECHNO SUICIDE.
SUBMIT TO DRUNKEN TAG TEAM GANG BANG BY

PAUL EDWARDS
JUSTIN BYRNES
KRISTINA CHILDS

NORDIC SOUL
JERRY ABSTRACT
GREG SKIDMORE
MILKPLANT

CAUSE MASSIVE ANAL TECHNO HEMORRHAGE.
LEAVE GAPING ORIFICE IN SEATTLE TECHNO SCENE FOR WHINEY RAVER KIDS KIDS TO STUFF WITH SHITTY TRANCE.

LAST KRAKT. SATURDAY AT REBAR. 21+. $5

StayUp LateShow

The Stay Up Late Show is *finally* back, and better than
ever! Join us Saturday, April 12, as we take to the stage in our NEW
SPACE on Pike Street, Balagan Theater! And this time, all the zoning
and permits and whatnot are in order, and the show WILL go on! To
make it up to our fans old and new, we're lowering the price of
admission to this, our first show back, to a mere $5 - so please come
on down to our first show in over a year!

Balagan's brand-new bar will be open to wet your whistle - and we do
hope you'll whistle! - for our lovely guests, acts, and enticements,
featuring the incredibly talented TROY MINK and others! 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 home & co-producers:
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!

The Stay Up Late Show
Saturday, April 12
11:00PM (doors at 10:30p.m.)
Balagan Theatre - 1117 East Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122
(On the corner of 12th and East Pike)
$5 at the door (no reservations!)

www.stayuplateshow.com

Sunday, 4/13

Rock Lottery 04

Party Volcano,

I wanted to let you know about the upcoming Rock Lottery event.

Thank you,
Chris Weber

Good/Bad Archive Project presents a benefit for Arts Corps
Rock Lottery 04
Sunday, April 13th
Doors open at 8pm (1st band starts PROMPTLY at 10pm)
at Neumos - 925 East Pike Street Seattle, Washington 98122, www.neumos.com, 206.709.9467
Advance tickets available at - www.ticketswest.com
$10 admission, 21+

10AM - 25 individual musicians... 10PM - 5 new bands...

The Rock Lottery is simple, but effective. Twenty-five hand picked musicians meet at 10:00AM at the evening's performance venue. These volunteers are organized into five bands through a lottery based chance selection. The five different groups are then released to practice at different locations. The musicians have twelve hours to create a band name and three to five songs (with a one cover song limit). The bands will then return to the venue and perform what they have created in front of a waiting audience.

The twenty-five musicians included in this experiment are carefully selected in an attempt to represent a wide variety of musical styles. This event will bring together many facets of the music community that may seem incompatible, as well as musicians whose interests may conflict. The challenge for these participants is to try and go beyond their personal and musical differences and work together to create a unified group project that still contains the personal styles of each of its members.

Participants include:
Paul Austin (Transmissionary Six)
Ty Bailie (Dept. of Energy, Mark Pickerel and his Praying Hands)
Mike Bayer (Amateur Radio Operator, Evangeline)
Larry Brady (Biography of Ferns, Shorthand for Epic)
T. Tacket Brown (Two Loons for Tea, Jonny Sonic, Hayley Sales)
D. Crane (BOAT)
Joel Cupland (The Hideous Thieves, Triumph of Lethargy)
DV One (Rock Steady Crew)
Jesy Fortino (Tiny Vipers)
Jen Gay (Kaliningrad, Minirex, Buttersprites)
Jorge Harada (Ruby Dee and the Snakehandlers)
Jamie Henkensiefken (H Is for Hellgate)
Bill Horist (Master Musicians of Bukkake, Ghidra)
Laurie Kearney (Ships, Palmer AK))
Kevin Kmetz (God of Shamisen, Estradasphere)
Rory McAuley (Eastern Grip)
Tony Moore (Foscil, Scape)
Luc Reynaud (Luc Reynaud and the Lovingtons)
Paul Rucker (Paul Rucker LARGE Ensemble)
Whiting Tennis (Whiting Tennis)
J. Tillman (J. Tillman)
Tilson (The Saturday Knights)
Noah Star Weaver (USE)
Curt Weiss aka Lewis King (The Rockats, Beat Rodeo)
Brian Yeager (Elam, The Bromantics, Strap Straps)

The Seattle Rock Lottery is a benefit, with all proceeds going to Arts Corps The musicians chosen to participate are unpaid volunteers. The participants are chosen by the Rock Lottery participant committee with suggestions from the staff of Arts Corps and other members of Seattle's music community.

Please visit: http://myspace.com/rocklottery (click on the blog entries to see past participants and the bands that they created.)

Monday, 4/14

Jhumpa Lahiri reads at the Central Library

Gopi recommends:

Come hear the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Interpreter of Maladies and last year’s Seattle Reads featured work The Namesake read from her new work of fiction, Unaccustomed Earth; eight stories that travel from Cambridge and Seattle to India and Thailand as they enter the lives of sisters and brothers, fathers and mothers, daughters and sons, friends and lovers. Lahiri reads at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14 in the Microsoft Auditorium at the Central Library.

http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=branch_central_events&branchID=1&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D75382626

Wednesday, 4/16

Extraterrestrial Life - Beyond UFO's @ Pacific Science Center

John was pointing out this one:

WED APRIL 16TH
Extraterrestrial Life - Beyond UFO's
Pacific Science Center
Description: Another outstanding lecture at Pacific Science Center. Join us April 16 for Beyond UFOs: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Its Astonishing Implications for Our Future. With Jeffrey Bennett 7:30 p.m. at Pacific Science Center

http://www.pacsci.org

Thursday, 4/17

Author David Hajdu at Town Hall

Eric from Fantagraphics Books writes:

Dear friends,

On Thursday, April 17, author David Hajdu will be at Town Hall to
promote his new book, THE TEN CENT PLAGUE, detailing the Senate
crackdown on comic books in the 1950s amidst fears of their
contributing to juvenile delinquency. Fantagraphics didn't publish
this book, but we like it so much that we're teaming up with Town
Hall to promote the event. For you NEW YORKER readers out there, the
current issue includes a review of THE TEN CENT PLAGUE (as well as a
swell "Talk of the Town" piece by Lillian Ross about Drew Friedman's
Friar's Club event to promote MORE OLD JEWISH COMEDIANS).

Anyway, we hope you'll join us for what promises to be a fascinating
talk about one of the more curious and ignoble moments in American
pop culture history, a period which put several comic book publishers
out of business and threatened to destroy the industry completely.
Here's the full description:

Conventional wisdom places rock 'n' roll at the dawn of American
youth culture, but it was the comic books of the 1930s and '40s that
first created a radical divide between the generations. David Hajdu
looks at why Jews—such as Will Eisner, Jules Feiffer, and Stan Lee—
dominated the comic book industry, and how they employed comics to
express their Jewish experience. Music critic for The New Republic,
Hajdu is the author of Positively 4th Street. His new book is The Ten-
Cent Plague: The Great Comic Book Scare and How It Changed American.
Presented by Nextbook: Public Programs on Jewish Literature, Culture
and Ideas. , Advance tickets are $8/$6 Town Hall member, students,
and under 25 only at www.nextbook.org. Call 206/744-2289 for more
information.

Thursday, April 17, 2008, 7:30 PM. Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.

Events from 4/4 to 4/10/2008

2008-04-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

I am in a hurry! More next week...

Friday, 4/4
11:00 AM The Greg Thompson Garage sale
6:00 PM Fremont First Friday Art Walk
7:00 PM Friday At the Frye
8:00 PM The Karaoke Party of the Year
9:00 PM HOTwired @ Noc Noc

Saturday, 4/5
10:00 AM Wood Construction Center Saturday Market
5:00 PM KEXP Audioasis live @ High Dive
7:30 PM Moisture Festival

Monday, 4/7
7:30 PM The Pyramid Lounge

Wednesday, 4/9
7:30 PM AerLift III

Thursday, 4/10
7:30 PM Science: John Medina: 'Brain Rules'
8:00 PM UNDERGROUND COUTURE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW
8:00 PM Seattle Erotic Art Festival
9:00 PM BACK DOOR - Thursdays at Havana

Friday, 4/4

The Greg Thompson Garage sale

John writes:

APRIL 1st - APRIL 4th
IT's THAT time again...
The Greg Thompson Garage sale...
(This IS the place to go for your Vegas showgirl outfit.)
COSTUME & SMALL PROPS INVENTORY REDUCTION SALE
SPRING GARAGE SALE!

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SPRING! THIS IS
NO APRIL FOOLS JOKE! COME SEE US:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday @ 11am - 7pm
CASH ONLY
Mention this e-mail and get an extra 10% OFF your purchase for being a preferred customer

4 DAYS ONLY

GREG THOMPSON PRODUCTIONS
921 Elliott Avenue West
Seattle, WA 98119
USED COSTUMES, SMALL PROPS, OFFICE FURNITURE, COSTUME SHOP ITEMS AND BEYOND!

GREG THOMPSON PRODUCTIONS, 921 Elliott Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119

Fremont First Friday Art Walk

Fremont First Friday Art Walk is April 4th, 2008 from 6-9pm - Rain or Shine!

Donace L. Childs and Ben Nechanicky - a delight for the senses, two artists featuring beautiful gemstone art and haunting photography. EARTHLY RITUALS - 600 N. 36TH ST., SUITE 321

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James Curtis does glass sculpting demonstrations of flowers and stars. Guests may sign up to receive a free flower or star, all we ask is they stay and watch the creation. EDGE OF GLASS - 513 N. 36TH ST., SUITE H.

Frame Up Studios welcomes Elizabeth Smith and her newest series of dry point engravings; a form of intaglio print making. During the printing process, the residue of surface ink is retained, producing an antiquarian bookplate impression. This, together with the use of classic European inks, lends both density and hue to the artists delineation of trees and the natural world. FRAME UP STUDIOS - 3515 FREMONT AVE. N.

Artist Reception: Friday, April 4th 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Artist will be attending. Refreshments served.

Show Dates: Fri., April 4 - Tues., April 29, 2008
Hours: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Daily

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Fremont Coffee will be having our 3rd Customer Art Show featuring paintings, sculpture and photography from 15 FCC customers. FREMONT COFFEE CO. - 459 N. 36TH ST.

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Diana Comstock's paintings received such an enthusiastic reception last year by our customers that we invited her to show her pieces again! Ms. Comstock's lavish, vibrantly colored acrylic paintings take you into a mystical world inspired by Eastern spirituality, fairy tales, magic and dreams... Her palate of colors & the feelings inspired by these paintings go in any peaceful environment. FREMONT JEWELRY DESIGN - 3510 FREMONT PLACE N.

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The re-opening of “Mexico” featuring custom hand finished digital images in restored antiqued frames by artists LaRae and Cory Lobdell. LIFEWORK IMAGES - 600 N 36TH ST., SUITE 329

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"Essential Origins" - exhibition until April 16th. Featuring a rare collection of international photographs from Uzbekistan by Bob Ness, serene landscape and harmonic floral watercolors by Julie Moss Scandora, Northwest seascapes and elegantly timeless florals by Colleen Lambert and tranquil yet ethereal depictions of nature and Grand Canyon moments by muralist Patty Makatura. New glass work by Collupy Glass also on display. Visit the gallery to view artwork by 60 different artists featured at Oasis. OASIS ART GALLERY - 3644 WALLINGFORD AVE. N

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Sound Speed Scooters is proud to present a month-long exhibition of the art of Joel Romeo. Joel’s impaired hearing and inability to communicate verbally, has given him a unique take on the world around him. His raw style and unpredictable narrative lend itself to a truly unusual art production. Within a variety of mediums Joel creates characters that transcend reality and cartoon-like imagery, while capturing the qualities of his personal experiences with the world in stunning perspective. This exhibition is a must see for any Ballard/Fremont resident: Joel is well known in these parts. SOUND SPEED SCOOTERS - 132 N.W. CANAL ST.

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

For more information visit the official Fremont First Friday web site: www.fremontfirstfriday.com or contact LaRae and Cory Lobdell at fremontfirstfriday@yahoo.com.

LaRae & Cory Lobdell
Fremont First Friday
(206) 261-6300

fremontfirstfriday@yahoo.com

www.fremontfirstfriday.com

Friday At the Frye

Friday at the Frye

Bootlegging - The alternative underground from the bottom up

April 4, 7–10 pm
Free admission
Galleries, cash bar, Gallery Café, and Museum Store Open until 10 pm

An evening of performance, presentation, and active participation with R. Crumb’s Underground.

ZAPPED! Zine and Comic Laboratory
Greg Stump, David Lasky and Jessica Gomes
Frye Art Studio
7-10pm
Presented with Richard Hugo House, three of Seattle's finest zine and comics artists share their DIY secrets in the Frye studio, and orchestrate a "jam" with you (yes, you) on a collaborative zine which will be published and distributed before the evening ends.

A Roving Performative Gallery Guide Tour in Three Acts
Book-It Repertory Theatre, directed by Kevin McKeon
Frye Galleries
Act 1 7:30pm
Act 2 8:30pm
Act 3 9:30pm
Book-It brings classic and contemporary writing to the stage and transforms literary works into theatre. In this reinvented traditional gallery tour, Crumb's characters come to life. Atypical docents take you on an unconventional and unique guided tour through R-Crumb's Underground.
Slide Rule Comic Strip Slideshow
Davey Oil, Stefan Gruber, Tyler Gillies and Todbott
Frye Auditorium
Two performances: 8pm and 9pm
Seattle's own Slide Rule Comic Strip Slideshow Players mix up a multimedia salad of digital video and hand drawn cartoons, live music and electronic sound, animation and live performance to serve up unique theatrical experiences.
Free admission. Programs are first come, first served. Capacity is limited.
More information on the evening’s programs can be found at: fryemuseum.org

FRYE ART MUSEUM,
704 Terry Avenue, First Hill, Seattle
Free admission, free parking
(206) 622-9250,

www.fryemuseum.org

The Karaoke Party of the Year

On the Boards is having a party. For one night only we’re dedicating the entire theater to karaoke. And not just karaoke, but anything-goes-karaoke with space for singing, dancing, costumes, props, text recitation…whatever you can think of. We’re getting multiple machines, AND Guitar Hero AND Rock Band. Get there early for extreme drink specials, free sandwiches from Seattle Deli (while they last) and first dibs on songs. Tix are cheaper in advance – proceeds benefit OtB.

www.ontheboards.org. Fri, Apr 4, doors at 8pm

HOTwired @ Noc Noc

Some old friends and PURE Cirkus bring performances and the dirtiest electrohouse, progressive and psytrance together EVERY FIRST FRIDAY at Club Noc Noc. This months edition of HOTwired is tomorrow, April 4 or 4/4 some say... the day set aside to celebrate FOUR ON THE FLOOR!

This month features in order of performance: Osiris Indriya vs. Amanita, Coral and Crispy with performances every half hour by PURE Cirkus

There are a few guest list slots available! Reply to this email with full names and I will hand them out on a first-come-first-served basis. I will also have several copies of my CD mixes available for free during my set.

See you there!

~ Osiris Indriya

www.osirisindriya.com

HOTwired @ Club Noc Noc (1516 2nd Ave. Seattle - 206.223.1333), Friday April 4, 2008, 9pm - 2am, $5 before 10pm, $10 after

Saturday, 4/5

Wood Construction Center Saturday Market

Michelle writes:

There should be some really beautiful, handmade pieces at this event.

The next market is April 5th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It will feature fine woodworking (including furniture, jewelry boxes, toys, frames, turned wine stoppers, etc.), and probably some other fine crafts (last time we had a great selection of handmade pottery). Everything is made by students or alumni of the Wood Construction Center.

I have attached the flier for this market, as well as some pictures you may use.

The Wood Construction Center campus is located at 2310 South Lane Street, Seattle, WA 98144 (1 block south of 23rd and Jackson).

Thanks again for your support,
Valerie Paquin

2310 South Lane Street, Seattle, WA 98144

KEXP Audioasis live @ High Dive

Sat April 5
KEXP Audioasis live
MONO IN VCF
Cancer Rising, A Gun that Shoots Knives, Transmissionary Six, The Dimes
$6 / 5p / 21+

HIGH DIVE

Moisture Festival

John writes:

MOISTURE FESTIVAL
For those that haven't heard... The Moisture Festival is going on right now.
They call it Comedy/Varietè:

Comedy/Varietè is an intriguing assortment of entertainment. It is highly skilled performance mixed with many bizarre talents, often humorous, with no limit to
the imagination. Presented as a variety show, each act or artist performs his or
her routine within a 3-15 minute time slot while being accompanied by a live
show band. Aerialists, jugglers, comedians, dancers, rope acts, bubble acts, clowns, acrobats, can can girls, strong women, strong men, tap dancers, drill teams, musical numbers, the weird and the wonderful- all keeping the tradition
of Comedy/Varietè/Vaudeville alive.

(Basically, it's old time vaudville brought to life for you at Hales Brewery between Freemont and Ballard. Good fun for everyone.)

www.moisturefestival.com
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Monday, 4/7

The Pyramid Lounge

NEXT MONDAY!
Raqs Serpentine presents:
The Pyramid Lounge
-Seattle's monthly bellydance gathering celebrating music & dance-
Monday April 7th
Featuring
Alimah

April's showers will be raising these beautiful flowers; The Fuzzy Monkeys, Aisha, Pearl Haika, Lisa Yasmeen, Ellen Boyd and the tricky fierily ways of Leslie Rosen.

Ellen and Leslie meet feature dancers Alimah at Emerald Sanctuary Bellydance retreat in Eastern, WA last Summer. She won them over with her good humor, beautiful dancing, wild enthusiasm and fun. Then when love was just blooming and it didn't seem like it could get any better... they found out she lived in Seattle! If you haven't had the pleasure you should come out and discover her for yourself!

Alimah has won the titles; Double Crown Performing Artist 2004, and Belly Dancer USA 2005. She travels nationally, studying dance, and performing in shows. She was featured as the cover dancer for Jareeda Magazine, and as the Centerfold Dancer for The Belly Dancer Magazine. She currently teaches workshops, private lessons, and dances in Seattle at Kolbeh, Enat, and Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, where she is also the entertainment coordinator.

More info about Alimah: www.alimahdances.com
**
High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103
206.632.0212
Doors open at 7:30pm
Dance Show @ 8:30pm
No cover 21+ w/ID

Come early if you want a seat!
The High Dive opens at 5pm and has happy hour specials.

More info: www.RaqsSerpentine. com // www.PyramidLounge.com

Wednesday, 4/9

AerLift III

Hi! We are a blossoming group of aerialists in Seattle, dedicated to helping those in need. We're doing a big, all-aerial show on April 9th. Please read our press release below. Thank you for your attention. If you are interested in more information or in visiting a rehearsal, please call Lara Paxton at 206.235.2720

Aerial for a Cause

AerLift III: An Aerial Army of Love Production
April 9th, 2008 at 7:30pm
Hale's Palladium—4301 Leary Way NW, Seattle

Tickets: $20 (12 and under $10) available at the door or at Brown Paper Tickets:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/27490.

Proceeds go to Camino Seguro (Guatemala): www.safepassage.org

The Aerial Army of Love, a collective of Seattle's own professional and amateur aerialists dedicated to helping world relief organizations through aerial performance, is throwing their third annual aerial benefit this April in conjunction with Moisture Festival. The benefit, AerLift III, is a one-night event showcasing a variety of aerial arts including aerial hoop, silks, corde lisse, and various forms of trapeze. Performers include members of Circus Contraption, the Aerialistas, the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), Kirkland Dance Center, and many students taught by local aerialist and Aerial Army of Love founder Lara Paxton. Musical accompaniment for part of the show will be provided by Seattle's own gypsy marching band, Orkestar Zirconium.

Seattle's Moisture Festival, celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, is a three-week long, springtime festival to showcase and celebrate comedy/varietè performance. Alongside the regular comedy/varietè and burlesque shows, the festival also hosts several shows that benefit worthy organizations. The performers donate their performances and the profits go directly to the sponsored organizations. AerLift III is one of these benefit performances.

This year, all proceeds from AerLift will be donated to Camino Seguro. Since 1999, Camino Seguro has provided educational opportunities and support to the poorest, most at-risk children of families who make their livings off of the landfill near Guatemala City.

The Aerial Army of Love, founded in the spring of 2006 by Lara Paxton, works to aid local nonprofit organizations as well as international relief organizations by providing pro bono entertainment for fundraisers and benefits. Paxton explains, "Performing can be a very narcissistic pursuit. As aerialists, we spend a lot of time and energy focused on ourselves: our form, our costumes, etc. Events like AerLift give us an opportunity to channel some of that effort away from ourselves and towards people who need our energy and resources."

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/27490

Thursday, 4/10

Science: John Medina: 'Brain Rules'

Got this one from Gopi:

Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
7:30 PM
Although most of us have no idea of what’s going on in our heads, brain scientists have figured out a lot about how the brain works. John Medina, developmental molecular biologist (with faculty appointments at the University of Washington’s Dept of Bioengineering and the director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning at Seattle Pacific University), discusses his new book, Brain Rules. He talks about what scientists know for sure about our brains and how exercise, memory, sleep, and stress might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. Presented as part of the Seattle Science Lecture Series with Seattle Pacific University, UW School of Medicine, and University Book Store.

Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall members receive priority seating.

Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.

UNDERGROUND COUTURE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

Another one from Gopi:

THE ART INSTITUTE OF SEATTLE FLAUNTS EMERGING DESIGN TALENT AT
UNDERGROUND COUTURE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

Media members receive VIP seating at this year’s most exciting fashion showcase

When: Thursday, April 10, 2008 8:00 PM-10:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).
Where: Showbox SoDo

April 10, 2008, Seattle, WA—Design students at The Art Institute of Seattle are hard at work sketching and sewing one-of-a-kind fashion originals for college’s annual student showcase, Underground Couture. This year’s fashion forward production will be at held Thursday, April 10, the Showbox Sodo, located at 1700 First Avenue South, in Seattle.

This year’s show will showcase tomorrow’s designers with an edgy approach and fresh design esthetic. Following last year’s successful Streets of Fashion production, this year will mark the second coming of true one-of-a-kind fashion. Underground Couture will focus on ten designers presenting four to nine garment collections. Each collection promises to tell a unique and innovative story while burning up the runway. Additionally, Seattle’s fashion industry professionals will be on hand to present awards to students creating the top designs in six categories.

Underground Couture is being produced not only by fashion design and marketing students but also by many students representing the school’s photography, audio production and video production academic programs. Their participation represents a collaborative effort to produce a high quality fashion presentation as well as to provide valuable portfolio work and experience for our students.

Join us for Underground Couture at 5:00 pm or 8:00 pm. The first show provides an opportunity for high school students to explore the fashion industry. High school students will be admitted at no charge with valid school identification for the 5:00pm presentation. Tickets for both shows are available for $20.00 in advance through Ticketmaster at (206)628-0888 or www.ticketmaster.com and for $25.00 at the door. All proceeds benefit the Education Management Corporation (EDMC) Foundation, which provides scholarships to students who attend EDMC owned schools, including The Art Institute of Seattle.

Showbox Sodo, located at 1700 First Avenue South, in Seattle.

Seattle Erotic Art Festival

Celebrating our Seventh Year
April 10-12, 2009
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
SeattleErotic.org

BACK DOOR - Thursdays at Havana

Hey there...

Hope all is well with you and hope you're excited that Spring is here. But can you believe that it's snowing in the city last week... so much for the Seattle amazing weather... =) Anyway, looks like weather is getting towards the better now. Hope I will see your face out about very soon... maybe this Thursday at Havana? We've been going strong and I just realized that we're entering the 8th month of Back Door... Time certainly flew by. OK... enough of me babbling... See you on the dance floor!

Cheers!
FortuneKiki

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Events from 3/29 to 4/3/2008

2008-03-29T06:32:00.001-07:00

A little bit late but here it is: This week's PV edition. I am still travelling and my web access is somewhat limited. Have a great week!

Saturday, 3/29
3:15 PM Pillowfight at the Pike Place Market
8:00 PM SLIDELUCK POTSHOW XI in NYC

Monday 3/31
8:00 PM STRIKETHROUGH #3

Thursday, 4/3
5:00 PM PUNCH Presents: Justin Gibbens + Amy Ross
6:00 PM First Thu Art Walk
6:00 PM Soapland @ SOIL
8:00 PM Queen Shmooquan final episode

Saturday, 3/29

Pillowfight at the Pike Place Market

John writes:

SATURDAY MARCH 29TH
Pillowfight at the Pike Place Market
DATE: Saturday March 29th RAIN OR SHINE. Don't be a wimp ;-)
TIME: 3:15pm
PLACE: Pike Place Market, corner of Pike and Pine. In the street, in front of the place that throws the fish.

A car will be blocking traffic so that we can safely fight in the street. Because we'll be stopping traffic the fight will be 3 minutes.

Tell Everyone about the fight. Bring people.
Conceal your pillow
Listen for the whistle (When you hear it start swinging!!)
I'll blow the whistle again to stop the fight. When you hear it, stop fighting and walk away.

More info on website tribes.tribe.net/seattlepillowfightclub (after party info there too.) Please feel free to repost this message

http://tribes.tribe.net/seattlepillowfightclub
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SLIDELUCK POTSHOW XI in NYC

A gentle reminder that Slideluck Potshow XI is taking place this Saturday, March 29th, at the Chelsea Art Museum in Manhattan! Our eleventh slideshow potluck in New York will be celebrated in conjunction with The Armory Show, The International Fair of New Art.

Please note that the event begins at 8pm rather than 7pm and we recommend arriving around that time to ensure entrance!

SLIDELUCK POTSHOW XI
Saturday, March 29, 2008
8:00 pm Potluck
9:30 pm Slideshow
www.slideluckpotshow.com

CHELSEA ART MUSEUM
556 West 22nd Street
New York, NY 10011
www.chelseaartmuseum.org

There will be two lines at the door: one will be for members and Armory Show VIP pass holders and one for those who are signing up to become members. We will only be accepting cash or personal checks at the door, so please be prepared. All guests must become members (or make a $25 donation) as well.

This show will boast some new features and surpises! As well, we have as fantastic a slideshow as ever-- stay tuned for a list of contributors.

Please bear in mind that this is a participation-based event! It wouldn't be Slideluck Potshow without your mouth-watering couscous, your arepas de queso, your sweet potato salad, or your lemon meringue pie! And if you aren't able to cook, please pick something up on the way.

Kindly bring something nice to drink as well! We are avoiding red wine for the most part at this event, so a bottle of white, spirits, bubbly, or beer is preferable. We will have plenty of mixers and bars on all three floors.

Be prepared for a unique and exciting evening! Look sharp and bring a smile.

Until then,

Casey

http://app.e2ma.net/app/view:CampaignPublic/id:14499.993651527/rid:27d8015d2ebf24890180ca78c4fff29f
www.slideluckpotshow.com
www.caseykelbaugh.com

Monday 3/31

STRIKETHROUGH #3

Seattle School presents
STRIKETHROUGH #3
Monthly Performance Series
Debuting World Premiere Works

FEATURED MARCH ARTIST

dk pan
performing
“hot water burns and Vaseline”

WHEN: Monday, March 31st @ 8pm
WHERE: Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater, 2322 2nd Ave , Seattle , WA
ADMISSION: NO ONE ADMITTED. No Public. No Press. No Family. No Friends.

www.seattleschool.net www.prettyartnumb.org

Thursday, 4/3

PUNCH Presents: Justin Gibbens + Amy Ross

Animal Spell
Justin Gibbens + Amy Ross

April 3 – 27, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 3, 2008, 5-8 pm

Exhibition Link
Download Press Release in Word Format

PUNCH presents the work of Justin Gibbens and Amy Ross. Referencing early wildlife and botanical illustration, both artists demonstrate their own distinctive versions of a subversive natural history.

As a contemporary (wildlife) artist, Gibbens draws upon his obsessive, perhaps unhealthy interest in all things that scamper and poke about in the thickets and undergrowth. Influenced by a recent trip to Bavaria and chance encounters with vintage taxidermy while there, Gibbens sheds light on jackalopes, wolpertingers and other legendary beasts.

Amy Ross is interested in the idea of artist as mad scientist. Her drawings and collages offer visual hypotheses to the question: what would happen if the DNA sequences of humans, animals, plants, and mushrooms were spliced with each other? These hybrids become her interpretation of a perverse natural world wrought by genetic engineering and mutation gone awry.

Boston-based artist Amy Ross attended the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and also holds degrees in religious studies from Connecticut College and Harvard Divinity School. She has had solo exhibitions at Jen Bekman Gallery in NYC, Allston Skirt Gallery in Boston, Overtones in Los Angeles, Romo Gallery in Atlanta, and Motel in Portland. Her work has been reviewed in the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Washington Post, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Justin Gibbens lives in Thorp, Washington. He is a founding member of PUNCH gallery. He has shown nationally and internationally, and concurrently is showing at G.Gibson Gallery in Seattle with artist Nealy Blau. Gibbens was the recipient of an Artist Trust GAP Award in 2007 and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Award in 2006.

www.justingibbens.com
www.amyross.com

PUNCH Gallery
April Hours: Noon-5 pm, Thur-Sun, or by appointment: art@punchgallery.org
PUNCH, 119 Prefontaine Place South, Seattle, WA 98104

www.punchgallery.org, (206) 621-1945

First Thu Art Walk

James Harris Gallery Moving to New Location Party
312 Second Avenue. 6pm to 9pm

Soapland @ SOIL

April 3rd - 27th, 2008 at Soil

Soapland
Issei Watanabe

A large castle suspended in an uncanny sort of innocence represents only the very surface of Soapland. The castle is composed of individual cast-ceramic bricks shaped as bars of soap, which then go on to rest upon various materials of an artificial nature. This exhibit compares the differences between how things appear at a surface level and the realities which often lie beneath.

As a child growing up in Japan, the artist had become quite fascinated with the notion of Soapland, a term he often heard adults mention. Of course Soapland brings to mind a place of cleanliness and fairy-tale innocence. This sculptural piece explores the disconnect of a child's understanding with the adult reality. In this case the reality was ironically opposed to the assumptions of the child; in Japan Soapland refers to a red-light district.

Soapland is considered to be a place of degradation, but the word itself is ambiguous and suggests something quite the opposite. This work capitalizes on this discrepancy in language: a proud fortress built on dissemblance and lost innocence. Soapland acts as part of the artists ongoing exploration of the differences in culture, language, routine, and behavior between Japan and the United States.

In the backspace gallery Jana Brevick presents Thanks, Wavelength, a tribute to radio waves incorporating the intimate atmosphere of the backspace with precious materials to elevate this everyday physical phenomenon.

Soil Gallery
112 Third Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98104
(206)264-8061

http://soilart.org/

Queen Shmooquan final episode

This is your last chance to witness the full Queen Shmooquan hour long
experience! Please forward invite to everyone you love- death is just
a knock away, can you imagine dying without witnessing the Queen?

THE QUEEN SHMOOQUAN… "say my name" SHOW!
Final Episode of the Season: Psychic Surgery
April 3, 4, 5 8:00pm, $10 tickets @door
Jewel Box Theatre, Rendezvous, 2320 2nd ave

The Queen Shmooquan…"say my name " Show is a solo, absurdist
theatre/music/performance art show, featuring Queen Shmooquan in all
her rubber chicken lovin', transcendental glory.

Final Episode: Psychic Surgery
Queen Shmooquan will dance, sing and eat her way through a super-real
journey in which she tests the outer limits of her skills as a healer,
auditions for the lead role in a big Broadway musical and makes the
final leap from
super-human to super-being!

Queen Shmooquan will also be performing a a short piece from her
repertoire at the Moisture Fest Sat. March 29, Hales Brewery, 10:30.

Who is Queen Shmooquan? Queen Shmooquan is a modern day oracle… a
transcendental burlesque clown. Jeppa K Hall is Queen Shmooquan (shmoo
like "shmooze" and quan like "kwan"). Jeppa, as Queen Shmooquan, works
in the tradition of pop art clowning, influenced by artists such as
Charlie Chaplin and Pee Wee Herman. However, in the presentation of
her unusual, yet timely stories and bizarre images, the Queen creates
a new performative mythology. She transcends her Walmart purgatory,
intermarries familiar imagery of the shared collective americana
consciousness with the unknown and the cosmic, to create smart,
hilarious, beautiful, and surreal landscapes.

myspace.com/goatgirlmusic
myspace.com/queenshmooquan
www.goatgirlmusic.com

Events from 3/21 to 3/27/2008

2008-03-21T16:14:00.001-07:00

I am travelling again and I can't promise to send out my weekly PV emails for the next two weeks. But I'll have my laptop with me!

Friday, 3/21
9:00 AM Norwescon 31 (Thu-Sun)
7:30 PM Samantha Power @ Town Hall
8:00 PM Honkfest (Fri-Sun)
9:00 PM? DJ Rekha - Basement Bhangra CD Release Party

Saturday, 3/22
Noon? NorthWest Pyrotechnics Association's Fireworks Shoot in Tacoma
5:00 PM Rat City Rollergirls
6:00 PM TIM BROWN @ Crawl Space
6:00 PM Port-a-Party at Punk Rock Flea Market
9:00 PM? DJ Andrew Luck @ McLeod Residence Lounge

Sunday, 3/23
3:00 PM Lucky Clam presents: BUNNY LOVE 3!!!
8:30 PM Henta's "Daisy Dancing" CD Release Party

Tuesday, 3/25
9:00 PM? Brass Menazeri & Pangeo at The Tractor Tavern.

Thursday, 3/27
5:00 PM Drew Friedman Show @ Fantagraphics
5:00 PM Kelly Mark: stupid love @ Platform gallery

Friday, 3/21

Norwescon 31 (Thu-Sun)

John writes:

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY NORWESCON!!!

This is the event you have been waiting for. And, YES, the Klingon Drinking team WILL be there.

Below is a blurb from thier website, but it's pretty stoic. Think about 3000 people dressed as fairies, dragons, warriors, imperial storm troopers, your favorite smoking hot anime character, or just as a scantily clad alien female... All wandering the halls of this hotel in the party wing drinking heavily. There are loads of other activities there, so please just visit thier website at www.norwescon.org.

So, here is the blurb.
Norwescon is one of the largest regional Science Fiction conventions in the United States. While maintaining a primarily literary focus, Norwescon is large enough to provide a venue for many of the other aspects of Science Fiction and the interests of its fans such as anime, costuming, art, and much, much more.

Norwescon is the host convention for the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award, given to a distinguished original science fiction paperback published for the first time during the award year in the U.S.A.

Finally Norwescon is a lot of fun.

http://www.norwescon.org/events/eventschedule.htm
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Samantha Power @ Town Hall

Andrew Havlis writes:

I first became aware of Samantha Power through an outstanding article she wrote for The Atlantic Monthly several years ago on the Rwanda genocide. Power did a lot of original research on the Clinton administration's response to that horror, namely that administration's efforts to prevent the UN from stopping the genocide. I quote Power:

[The U.S.] led a successful effort to remove most of the UN peacekeepers who were already in Rwanda. It aggressively worked to block the subsequent authorization of UN reinforcements. It refused to use its technology to jam radio broadcasts that were a crucial instrument in the coordination and perpetuation of the genocide. And even as, on average, 8,000 Rwandans were being butchered each day, U.S. officials shunned the term "genocide," for fear of being obliged to act.

It is mind-boggling, the moral perfidy of Clinton and his underlings, including the bright but disingenuous Madeline Albright who was then Clinton's ambassador to the UN and later his Secretary of State.

I mention this because I saw Albright speak a couple of months ago at Town Hall -- ironically enough, the location where Power will be speaking tomorrow. Albright is no doubt very smart and no doubt very politically savvy. She has done some good: during her speech she bragged that mothers in Kosovo name their daughters "Madeline" in honor of her. Most of the adoring audience ate it up.

I found it both fascinating and deeply disturbing the doublethink involved, both on the part of the many audience members who seemed to believe Albright a great champion of humanity and on the part of Albright, herself, who cast herself at every turn, in that light. I think of the survivors in Rwanda who most definitely are not naming their daughters "Madeline." It wasn't just a matter of no response on the part of Albright and Clinton to the genocide. It was as matter of actively working against the UN from stopping the genocide out of political inconvenience.

After hearing Albright trumpet her good name, I left the lecture enraged; the moral duplicity on Albright's part was breathtaking; the willful ignorance on the part of a sycophantic audience -- doubtless, good-hearted liberals who value human rights -- was heartbreaking.

Writers like Power are a bitter tonic, exactingly showing us the horrifying nature of modern politics.

Samantha Power talks about her new book, Chasing the Flame.
Town Hall Seattle, 8th and Seneca Time: 7:30 pm. Cost: $5
Directions: http://townhallseattle.org/directionsAndParking.cfm
More info: http://townhallseattle.org/calendar.cfm?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D74455734
Power's article on the Rwanda Genocide: http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200109/power-genocide

Honkfest (Fri-Sun)

Friday - Sunday, March 21 - 23, The streets, cafes, & pubs of of Ballard, & Georgetown will be overflowing with the lively sound of horn players and drummers from more than a dozen street bands. The bands are converging on Seattle from five states & Canada for the very first HONK! FEST WEST!

We are celebrating our music, our camaraderie, and our determination to help bring joy, music & dancing to the streets of our cities.

Easter Sunday, we ask that you join us In recognition of the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Be part of HONK!Band Mass, at the Ballard Skate Park, Ballard Street Market, and points in between, from noon to 3pm. Several special bands will be joining us, along with members of the Backbone Campaign, a 15-foot dragon puppet, and hopefully, you & your friends on this special day.

Venues include, in Ballard, Conor Byrne's, Mr. Spot's Chai House, Ballard Jam House, and New York Fashion Academy, and in Georgetown, Jules Mae's Saloon, Calamity Jane's and Smarty Pants.

http://www.honkfestwest.com/

DJ Rekha - Basement Bhangra CD Release Party

Friday March 21st

DJ Rekha - Basement Bhangra CD Release Party

@ Trinity Nightclub (Seattle)
Get ready for an amazing night.
DJ Rekha (NYC) & DJ Kazan(SEA) are taking over the main floor at Seattle's #1 Megaclub to bring you thumping Bhangra/Bollywood/HipHop as we celebrate the new Basement Bhangra CD release from one of New Yorks biggest and best DJ's.

DJ Rekha & DJ Kazan - Basement Bhangra CD Release Party flyer front
DJ Rekha & DJ Kazan Flyer back

DJ Rekha is one of New Yorks biggest & best DJ's. Recognized by Newsweek as one of the most influential South Asians in the music scene. She has spun around the world & at her signature events in New York - Basement Bhangra, Bollywood Disco & Mutiny.
Kazan Media Group & Trinity Nightclub are proud to present DJ Rekha live in Seattle DJ'ing her signature blend of Bollywood.Bhangra.Hip Hop that has garnered her accolades and solidified her as one of the pioneers and top DJ's/producers in the international Bhangra & Bollywood scene.
We will also be giving away a limited number of copies of her brand new CD release.

Trinity Nightclub : 111 Yesler Way, Downtown Seattle, WA 98104
www.TrinityNightclub.com
2 Floors. 4 bars, multiple rooms, 2 dancefloors, 5 DJ's and an amazing sexy crowd.
In the Main Room: DJ Rekha & DJ Kazan (Bhangra / Bollywood / HipHop)
In the Blue Room: Kiss 106.1 FM DJ's broadcasting live (Hip Hop / Top 40)
In the Card Room: Rotating DJ's (Eclectic Mix)

21+ | Cover $10 | Free if your on the guestlist | visit www.djkazan.com for complete details

Saturday, 3/22

NorthWest Pyrotechnics Association's Fireworks Shoot in Tacoma

John writes:

SATURDAY MARCH 22ND
NorthWest Pyrotechnics Association has a fireworks shoot.
(Seriously, go shoot off skyrockets LEGALLY!)
Hello from NWPAA!

Want legal, licensed and insured open shooting here in Washington? To make friends and talk pyro? The Northwest Pyrotechnic Arts Society is alive and well, and holding shoots! Our first shoot this year is this Saturday, March 22nd in Tacoma; the site handles 8" shells. Future shoots planned for May 10th, June 21st and August 23rd with a building / shooting weekend (Fri / Sat / Sun) in September.

Please contact Scott at technophile@starband.net or cell (206)618-0759 for directions. Must be a member to attend shoots (you can join at the shoot). Membership forms available at the shoot or www.nwpaa.com. Member discount on fireworks (pre-ordered and delivered at the shoot)!

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
The Northwest Pyrotechnic Arts Association Board of Directors
Ric Wunn (President) ric@wunn.net
John Yagi (Vice-President) TrueRiches@comcast.net
Craig Dye (Treasurer) craig.dye.gtp@comcast.net
Scott Willis (Secretary) technophile@starband.net

www.nwpaa.com
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Rat City Rollergirls

Season Opener: Monsters and Mayhem

Season 4 Bout 1 PosterPresented by NWsource.com, this monster-themed first bout is sure to be a nail-biter, with the first match-up between the Sockit Wenches and the Throttle Rockets -- both teams have alumni skaters returning for duty (welcome back Holley Knock-hers, Dixie Dragstrip, Sassy Chassis, and Darth Skater!) and fresh meat just waiting to knock their very first jammer into the audience. Throttle Rockets are determined to prove they aren't a last-place team and the Sockit Wenches are on the look-out for their next championship trophy (gotta start early), so brutally snatched from their grasp last season.

Next up, Grave Danger is coming off of a triumphant win in 2007 (season champions!) but Derby Liberation Front is still the team to beat. Did you know that Grave Danger is the only team that has never beaten DLF? Come see if Grave Danger can topple the mighty wall of DLF and cement their place at the top of the dog-pile. Word on the street is that they trained all through the off-season in preparation for this game; will DLF be able to keep up with Femme Fatale's speed and withstand Skate Trooper's wicked blocks?

A portion of the proceeds will benefit our featured charity, the Pike Place Market Foundation. Tickets are sold OUT online, but if you were among the lucky few to get 'em in time, we'll see you there!

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TIM BROWN @ Crawl Space

PLACE/SETTING

Recent works by member artist TIM BROWN
featuring a life-scale domestic interior drawn in string
and a dining set suspended in resin
22 March – 13 April 2008
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday 22 March, 6-9pm
Crawl Space
504 E. Denny Way and Olive
*behind a wooden fence
Open Weekends 12-5 and by appointment
Crawl Space is pleased to present recent works by member artist Tim Brown, featuring a life-scale domestic interior drawn in string and a dining set suspended in resin. Sourced in both his childhood home and his current one, Brown's architectural pieces portray the hearth and home as primary containers for the intangible.
"The spaces I inhabit have always been based on the shape of the rectangular prism, the box. These boxes have served as the container, context, and framework for my experiences, thoughts, desires, and my everyday life. Place/Setting has come to be about filial intimacy and friendship, about the nature of this presence that inhabits the space in between people."
*image:
Tim Brown, Place/Setting (detail) 2007
resin, food, silverware, napkin, sharpie, plexiglas

Crawl Space 504 E. Denny Way and Olive

Port-a-Party at Punk Rock Flea Market

Rob writes:

Hey friends,

Just a quick note to let you know I'll be spinning
45s all ding-dong daylong at Punk Rock Flea Market #3
Saturday March 22 2008 10am - 6 pm
(after 6, bands play till 10)
all ages until 6 pm, $1 admission, 45 vendors;
goes to 21+ after 6 when bar opens
Underground Events Center
2407 1st Ave (in Belltown b/t Battery & Wall)

Got some 45s? Bring 'em down and we'll try to get 'em on!

robZ

p.s. Rejoice! Spring is here!

More details about Punk Rock Flea Market:

The Underground Events Center presents PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET! Number 3!

Saturday, March 22, 2008
10:00 am to 10:00 pm
2407 1st Ave. in Belltown

Bands begin at 6:00-ish pm
Featuring: DJ Port-a-Party; Ensemble Sub Masa; Side Saddle Cowboy; the Sea Donkeys; plus Surprise Guests!

The next Punk Rock Flea Market takes place on Saturday March 22 at the Underground Events Center, 2407 1st Ave. in Belltown. Doors open at 10:00 am. Live bands take the stage at 6:00-ish. And it still costs just ONE MEASLY DOLLAR to get in!

Once again, the PRFM presents more than 50 creators and purveyors of secondhand and vintage clothing, housewares, used records, cds, videos, books, buttons, political propaganda, tote bags made of felt and feathers, cards and postcards, action figures, lampshades, belt buckles, bicycles, jewelry, comic books, video games and gaming systems, computer hardware, screenprinted t-shirts, art prints, buttons, baby clothes, leather goods, toys, smoking paraphernalia, and whatever else you're looking for. We still have some space for additional vendors but IT WILL SELL OUT. If you know you need to be there with your stuff for sale, get in touch soon.

This time around, the PRFM is particularly happy to be selling on-site services like massage and acupuncture, tailoring, tattoos, face painting, and haircuts. We've got vendors selling hand made pickles, tasty grilled sandwiches, home-grown borscht, and vegan baked goods. The entire space is family-friendly until 6pm. Once the bands begin, beer and alcohol will be available for people 21+ with ID.

As usual, the great people at the Low Income Housing Institute, aka. LIHI, have loaned us the space for the PRFM. LIHI is a non-profit organization that builds homes for homeless and low-income people all around the Puget Sound. Table fees and entry donations go toward paying insurance and advertising costs for this event. Once those expenses are covered, all additional proceeds will go to LIHI. Co-sponsored by Yelp!

To reserve a table or for more information contact producer Joshua Okrent at PRFleamarket@gmail.com or (206) 957-8076. Visit http://www.myspace.com/punkrock_fleamarket for more information.

http://www.myspace.com/punkrock_fleamarket

DJ Andrew Luck @ McLeod Residence Lounge

Hello,

I am writing to give you an update to our schedule for the McLeod Residence Lounge opening weekend. Unfortunately, the Dutchess and the Duke, the performer scheduled for Friday, 3/21, had to cancel. We are pleased instead to present Hoquiam, Damien Jurado's new side project. Please see below for more information.

Seattle, WA--March 17, 2008--The McLeod Residence Lounge, formerly available exclusively to members, will be open to the public six days a week beginning March 21. McLeod Residence will kick off opening weekend with a performance by Hoquiam (featuring Damien Jurado) Friday, March 21.

DJ Andrew Luck will be spinning a dance party on Saturday, March 22 and on Sunday, March 23 the place will go first-class with karaoke hosted by Adè. The public is now welcome to sip a cocktail invented by one of the members, check out the contemporary art throughout the space (including the bathrooms), and kick back on the comfy sofa. The McLeod Residence Lounge will be open Tuesday-Sunday from 6pm to 2am. McLeod Residence Lounge is open Tuesday-Sunday, 6pm - 2am.

--
Maggie Santolla McLeod
McLeod Residence
2209 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
206-441-3314

www.mcleodresidence.com

Sunday, 3/23

Lucky Clam presents: BUNNY LOVE 3!!!

It's time for Bunny Love 3! Bigger and bouncier and bunnier than ever! Wheeee!!! Last year the Stranger called it "the greatest party in the history of the universe." We say it was only the beginning. This year the only difference is it's at Queen Clam's new home, McLeod Residence. For those of you who don't know the drill wear your Sunday best (or get your bunny, chicken or jesus on.) Prepare for lots of day drinking (mimosas!!!), dancing, twister, an easter egg hunt and some surprises. The party will continue well into the night with karaoke by Ade of the Bus Stop. Or stop in across the street for Match Game!
As usual we'll have a potluck so if you're going to eat please bring a side dish.
Feel free to forward this to friends and if any of you would like to contribute an act or treat to the festivities give us a ring!

xoxo
Penny & Clammy
P.S. We've added a number of amazing performers this year and will be asking for a small donation at the door to cover their costs! Thank you!!!

McLeod Residence 2209 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA US
When: Sunday, March 23, 3:00PM
Price: Suggested Donation $

Henta's "Daisy Dancing" CD Release Party

Hi Party Volcano

My name is Henta, I'm a singer/songwriter and I'm going to be having a fun and unique CD Release Party on March 23 at Tost to celebrate Spring and my new album 'Daisy Dancing'. It would be great if you could list the following for me.

thanks!
Henta

Henta's "Daisy Dancing" CD Release Party! Come and join Henta at Tost from 8.30 pm on Sunday March 23rd, to help celebrate long awaited Spring and the release of her new electronic dream-pop album, "Daisy Dancing". Henta, originally from the UK, is a singer/songwriter and she'll be performing 2 live sets with Marcell Marias, as well as performing songs with her special guests. They aim to create a chilled and downtempo evening with electronic grooves, engaging melody and Henta's strong and sensual vocals, together with some cool visuals, discounted CDs and chocolate! Cover $5.

Please check out www.henta.co.uk/events for more details about the performers.

Tost

Tuesday, 3/25

Brass Menazeri & Pangeo at The Tractor Tavern.

James writes:

This is a great show that is going to be happening in Seattle on Tuesday, March 25th. Two wonderful groups, Brass Menazeri and Pangeo, are going to be doing a show together at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard. I am not actually playing anything at this show but it's going to be a great show so I thought I should let people know about it.

Starting off the night is Pangeo, a group that features Greek folk musicians Christos Govetas and Ruth Hunter. Pangeo specializes in traditional dance music of Greece and the Balkans. They are "equally at home playing ballads from the mountains of Epiros in Greece or lively tunes from the Bulgarian and Albanian border areas." They will rock you with clarinet, zurna, accordian, guitar, and percussion, perhaps even some oud.

http://www.kyklosmusic.com/PANGEO/Pangeomain.html

And if seeing Pangeo live wasn't already good enough, which it is, coming up from the Bay Area for the second half of the night is Balkan Gypsy Brass Band Brass Menazeri. If you have yet to heard Gypsy Brass Band music music, clearly you should seize this opportunity. The group will "cascade through the music of the Serbian, Macedonian, Greek & Rajasthani Roma with wild rhythms, soulful vocals & hot improvisations." Da! They will seize you and shake you around, and perhaps induce you into a manic dancing frenzy.

http://brass.menazeri.com/

Tickets are available via Ticket Web:

http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=xxx&query=search&interface=ticketweb&newhps=1&search=brass+menazeri&x=0&y=0

Hope to see you Seattlelites there . . .

Cheers! Best Musical Wishes!

James Whetzel

http://www.ticketweb.com/user/?region=xxx&query=search&interface=ticketweb&newhps=1&search=brass+menazeri&x=0&y=0

Thursday, 3/27

Drew Friedman Show @ Fantagraphics

“THE FUN NEVER STOPS!” WITH DREW FRIEDMAN:
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY IN SEATTLE, OPENING MARCH 27.

“Drew Friedman isn't just a brilliant artist. He takes you to a
place. He takes you back in time. He makes you smell the stale
cigarettes and cold brisket and you say thank you for the pleasure.”
— Sarah Silverman

Drew Friedman is among the most notorious illustrators and
cartoonists in America. According to Entertainment Weekly, “He holds
a marvelously warped lens up to crusty politicians and debauched
celebrities. A good-natured misanthrope with an obsessive style and a
sardonic tongue, Drew Friedman is one of the country’s sharper
political artists.” Freidman will appear in Seattle for the first
time at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery for a book signing and
exhibition of his original artwork on Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 to
8:00 PM.

“The Fun Never Stops!” exhibition features 17 portraits meticulously
rendered in Friedman’s singular style. Included are political figures
such as “McCain as Popeye,” “John Kerry’s Inauguration,” and “Really
Rich Rudy” as well as pop culture icons like Frank Sinatra, Woody
Allen, and Alfred E. Newman. In addition, Fantagraphics Books
produced a limited edition silkscreen print featuring George W. Bush
as Slim Pickens in the apocalyptic finale to “Dr. Strangelove.”
Friedman’s portraits are alternately savage satires or reverential
renderings – and frequently both, as in his series of “Old Jewish
Comedians,” recently published in two volumes by Fantagraphics Books.

Friedman’s illustrious career has included comics work published in
Art Spiegelman’s RAW, R. Crumb’s Weirdo and MAD Magazine, and
frequent illustrations in National Lampoon, The New York Times, The
New York Observer, among countless other publications. He was the
recipient of the 2001 Rueben Award for newspaper illustration.
Friedman’s work has been collected by Seattle’s Fantagraphics Books
in The Fun Never Stops!: An Anthology of Comic Art 1991 – 2006, Old
Jewish Comedians, MORE Old Jewish Comedians, and Warts and All.

“The Fun Never Stops!” begins with a reception for the artist on
Thursday, March 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Admission is free to the
public of all ages. The exhibition continues though May 6, 2008.
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street
(at the corner of Airport Way S.) in Seattle’s historic Georgetown
industrial arts district. Open daily 11:30 until 8:00 PM, Sundays
until 5:00 PM. Phone: 206.658.0110. A selection of images in a
variety of formats is available for publication. For additional
information, contact Eric Reynolds at the numbers above.

Listing Information

DREW FRIEDMAN: THE FUN NEVER STOPS!
March 27 – May 6, 2008.
Opening Reception and Book signing
Thursday, March 27, 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 206.658.0110

Open Daily 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM

www.fantagraphics.com

Kelly Mark: stupid love @ Platform gallery

Art Opening: Platform gallery: Kelly Mark : stupid love
Platform_Mar_27th
Video, Sculpture, and Photographs
March 27 to May 3, 2008

Artist Reception Thursday, March 27, 5 to 7PM
Toronto artist Kelly Mark, whose work was last seen in Seattle at the Henry Art Gallery in 2006, will be featured in a solo exhibition at Platform Gallery.

http://www.platformgallery.com

Events from 3/14 to 3/20/2008

2008-03-13T21:57:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the many kind emails wishing me well.
I am feeling better now. The good news was that I lost weight.
Indian food remains banned from my diet...

Friday, 3/14
6:00 PM Robert Burden at Roq la Rue
6:00 PM BLVD Gallery: "Wilderness and Wastelands"
8:00 PM Ghost Gallery: 2nd Annual Miniature Art Extravaganza!
8:00 PM The Exile Project
9:00 PM Boys Noize Friday : Broken Disco XII

Saturday 3/15
7:00 PM BRIDES OF MARCH 2008: PURITY PARTY
9:00 PM SunTzu Sound 5 Year Anniversary

Tuesday, 3/18
8:00 PM Indie Music: Beach House

Wednesday, 3/19
7:30 PM Science: Fred Krupp: 'Earth the Sequel'

Thursday, 3/20
6:30 PM Girl Power Hour @ the W

Friday, 3/14

Robert Burden at Roq la Rue

Roq la Rue
Presents
Robert Burden
“Toybox”
Opening THIS Friday March 14th 6-9pm
runs through April 5th
Contact us to be on the preview list! kirsten@roqlarue.com

Roq La Rue is pleased to present an amazing solo exhibition by emerging San Francisco artist Robert Burden. Burden paints the action figures taken from his youth, in large scale formats and epic atmospheres.. These large canvases are covered in baroque-like patterning and gilt framing, and a small box containing the actual toy accompanies each piece.

Thinking back on the toys he played with when young, Burden remembered them as being wonderful, almost magical things, magnificent, powerful, and beautiful. As an adult Burden found a box of these old toys and found them to be nothing more than cheap, mass produced plastic. The nebulousness of what can take a cheap yet coveted piece of plastic and turn it into an almost talismanic object for a kid inspired Burden as well as the amorphous line that is drawn between imagination and reality, childhood wonder and adult practicality. He created a series of paintings based on these toys, acting almost as a funerary commemoration to the powerful force of imagination and how things are perceived before boundaries can be placed on them. While trying to express the now faded feelings of awe he had as a child, he is careful to keep the truth of what the toy is in his work, rather than imbuing its physicality with anything extra. He says:

“The "toyness" is important to me. I want the painted depiction of the toy to be better than the real object, but I still definitely want the painting to maintain the sense that this is a toy, that this is a commodity. Because this is about the glorification of the commodity. It's a commodity-driven culture, and a consumer-based culture. Anyone could make the argument that consumerism is North America's predominant religion, or predominant opiate of the masses. If it's not consumerism, then it's film and television that are the cultural staples or opiates of choice. This is also why it's important for me to display the toy with the painting; it's like some kind of Saint's reliquary. It's an ironic devotional device. I'm glorifying the pop-culture, I loved the pop-culture, but I want to also depict the consumerist disposability of that same culture. I see, and love, the irony of spending hundreds of hours, and a great deal of my money (too much of my money!), in order to make a single object in honor of something that was cheaply mass-produced for millions of people. It's kind of Warholian, I guess, but I have a much greater affinity for GI Joe than I do for Campbell's Soup.”

The patterns that swirl around each piece are often taken from wallpaper patterns or decorated fabrics from his childhood home. Offsetting the masculinity of the toys, which are mostly “battle” themed, the feminine patterning is meant to be testaments to the domestic realm in which battles and wars were perceived as something fun and easily put away, rather than the horrible reality they actually are. The juxtaposition of these two themes adds an intended irony to the subject matter.

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

BLVD Gallery: "Wilderness and Wastelands"

“Wastelands and Wilderness” explores the worlds and
characters created by Parskid and Chip7. Two rising stars in the urban
contemporary art scene.
Parskid's work focuses on his interests in dark rituals, mythology,
sacrifice and spirituality in a world of lush forests and natural
surroundings. This is greatly influenced by the forests of the Pacific
Northwest where he works and lives. Parskid's painting style utilizes a
unique detailed way of painting only with spray paint by using various
techniques of masking, stencils and brushwork. His work has been
exhibited in many cities in the United States including LA and NYC and
abroad in Australia, Taiwan, Spain and the UK. His work has been
published in the following magazines: Hi-Frustose, King Brown,
Overspray, Art Prostitute, Cool'eh, Novum, Beautiful/Decay, Day in the
Lyfe, and Dirty Soup as well as published books, Dot Dot Dash, Canceled
Flight, War of Monstars, Pictoplasma 2 and Monstaah!. Parskid
characters are no strangers to the streets of Seattle and freight train
lines of the United States.
Chip7, also with a background in freight train art and graffiti
hails from the opposite side of the US. His work explores brightly
colored confessions of a clutter brain through science fiction
psychedelic fantasy. Chip7 was trying to paint pretty much everything
he could shake a stick at around industrial New Jersey,and where ever
the wind took him.Years of painting got him some wonderful memories and
adventures, people who hate him, like him, and his work in a few books.
Fun and some legal problems go hand and hand. His studio work deals
with a range of sources including memories and dreams. Subjects range
from both personal and historical using a range of materials including
found printed matter collage, animation cel paint, oils, and spray
paint. While his nickname remains there are no silver block letters
being painted on canvas, and he can no longer be found in the layup all
weekend. The ensemble cast that are scattered across the many
layers,and shapes of his work range from his own creations of eyeball
droids, and neon monsters to a few cameos by Asian heroes inspired by
his time living in South East Asia. The semi obsessive ''paranoid''
nature of his current work also deals with theories of global
commotion,and catastrophe of the past, present, and possible near
future in a somewhat playful manner.
The interactive nature of this joint effort with Parskid will include
the use of chromadepth glasses technology to increase the visual
experience of the viewer. Their two worlds collide, a technological
future and a natural primitive land that become a unified place never
before seen. With similar themes in their work but a different view of
each of their worlds these artists have come together to create a
unique experience for the viewer.

BLVD Gallery is proud to present for March
"Wastelands and Wilderness"
New works and Installation by
Parskid and Chip7
March 14 - April 5, 2008
Artist Reception Friday March 14, 6p - 10p
BLVD Gallery
2316 2nd ave
In the Belltown Neighborhood
Seatttle Wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
206.448.8767

For more info:
http://www.computerchip7.com/
http://www.parskid.com

http://blvdart.com

Ghost Gallery: 2nd Annual Miniature Art Extravaganza!

8:00pm
Solo Bar (www.solo-bar.com)
200 Roy St, Seattle WA

12 artists come together and display miniature art 6" square and smaller- With DJ Scotty Lashes!!!

www.solo-bar.com

The Exile Project

Conceived by Holly Eckert in Seattle , and created in collaboration with writer L.A. Heberlein & myself.

On any day in America , over 2,000,000 of its citizens sit exiled in jails and prisons.

The Exile Project explores the alienation and desperation imposed on all of us who live with this system. This musical theater performance goes straight to the heart of Americans' failure to forgive - and the price of fear and separation we all pay. I've been collaborating on this project as composer for several years, and am happy with the sound track.

Fri March 14 & Sat March 15 @ 8pm
Sun March 16 @ 2pm

Reservations: (206) 763.3662

West Seattle HS Auditorium in West Seattle – state of the art! Beautiful! Lucky kids!
3000 California Avenue SW
(W Sea Bridge to Admiral Way - go up hill, then L on California ; it’s across from the coop)

Tickets: $12/$15 – but with a pay what you can policy. Everyone welcome.

My photos of Ireland here: http://www.flickr.com/deniaural - I edited them into sets, it’s more or less chronological, so you can see winter turning to spring. Very difficult to leave such a beautiful place!

Check out my adventure slide shows of Tiptons Tours (2), Taiwan (6), and Ballintubber Abbey, County Mayo here: http://www.youtube.com/deniaural

http://exileproject.net/

Boys Noize Friday : Broken Disco XII

Friday March 14 @ Chop Suey: BROKEN DISCO XII

Featuring the Seattle debut of....

+ BOYS NOIZE : [Boys Noize, Turbo, Int. Gigolo - Berlin]
http://www.myspace.com/boysnoize

[main room special guests]
+ INCITE! aka Nordic Soul [Decibel / Broken Disco]
+ Recess [Shameless / Broken Disco]
+ Introcut [Fourthcity / Broken Disco]

[in the lounge]
+ Squid Leader [Numerik Lab / Tekgnosis]
+ Saigon [Lab-77]
+ Brian S [From 0-1]

Doors open @ 9pm / 18+

$15 adv. tickets available @
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=247474

@ Chop Suey,
1325 E. Madison St, Seattle

Saturday 3/15

BRIDES OF MARCH 2008: PURITY PARTY

BRIDES OF MARCH 2008: PURITY PARTY
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 7pm
12th Ave Laundry, 1807 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Girls, let's talk. I don't know about you, but after seven years of shotgun weddings and wrenching separations from betrotheds including the Hammering Man, the Space Needle, the monorail, (and let us not forget Satan), and on and on, we're feeling a little... how shall I say this delicately.. . unfresh. Let's be honest. The blush is off the rose, isn't it? We're just a spoiled peach. What once seemed so, so GLAmorous now just seems... taaawdry. Doesn't it darlings? We're old. Used. Diiirty. Why, we've shredded two dresses to filthy rags just dragging them along the grimy streets of the big city.

That's why it's time to refresh! Rejuvenate! And wash away those sinful stains, at the Brides of March 2008: Purity Party, which will conveniently kick off at Capitol Hill's 12th Avenue Laundry. Never content with a mere metaPHOoric washup, we're going to LITrally WASH. THOSE. STAINS.

All you need do is bring One Soiled Unmentionable. We'll toss them all together in one big washload and watch 'em spin while we sssip champagne. (And we do need a couple of dandy gents to pour for us, so boys, please check your closet for that tux!) While we're waiting, we'll discuss "the importance of saving ones virginity and practicing abstinence until marriage."

Once our drawers and souls are sparkly clean, we'll go marry that big butt plug in Cal Anderson Park, make a few stops at The Crypt and the Castle Superstore, and then find a nice gay bar to dance the night away!

Saturday, March 15, 7pm
12th Ave Laundry, 1807 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Be prompt: the wash-load goes in at 7:30
(But shhh... it's a secret from the laundromat!)

Want to catch up later in the evening? Keep tabs by text message! Just befriend Ivan C. at dodgeball.com!

Brides web page? http://www.cockrumville.com/brides/

Purity Parties? http://www.thewakeupcall.org/purityparty.htm

Bride Ivan

http://www.cockrumville.com/brides/

SunTzu Sound 5 Year Anniversary

Hope to see you on Saturaday at Chop Suey. In the meantime, check out this great article about SunTzu and our party in the Seattle Weekly: http://seattleweekly.com/2008-03-12/music/local-collective-suntzu-sound-celebrate-five-years-of-funk.php

*** SUNTZU SOUND 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY - FREE!! ***
with very special guests

BENJI B
[BBC Radio 1xtra - UK]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/1xtra/benjib/
http://www.deviationmusic.net/

FLYING LOTUS - Live Set
[Warp Records - LA]
(1st Seattle Appearance!)
http://www.myspace.com/flyinglotus

along with
SUNTZU SOUND
[City Soul - KBCS 91.3FM]
http:/www.suntzusound.com

live video mixing by
PIXELFLIP
http://www.pixelflip.com/

THIS EVENT WILL BE RECORDED FOR RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY RADIO!
http://www.rbmaradio.com/

FIRST 50 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR WILL RECEIVE A FREE SUNTZU SOUND VINYL SINGLE!

SATURDAY MARCH 15
CHOP SUEY
http://www.chopsuey.com
1325 E. Madison Seattle 206.324.8000
9pm / 21+ / FREE

http://www.chopsuey.com

Tuesday, 3/18

Indie Music: Beach House

Chop Suey
$10
8pm

http://www.chopsuey.com

Wednesday, 3/19

Science: Fred Krupp: 'Earth the Sequel'

Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
7:30 PM
The longtime president of the Environmental Defense Fund, Fred Krupp, sounds a stirring and hopeful call to arms in Earth the Sequel: The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming. Krupp profiles the innovators and investors who are reinventing energy and the ways we use it. He argues that we can solve global warming, and in so doing, build new industries, jobs, and fortunes in the twenty-first century. Presented as part of the Seattle Science Lectures with University Book Store.

Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall members receive priority seating.

Town Hall

Thursday, 3/20

Girl Power Hour @ the W

Girl Power Hour - Where Social Circles Collide
Please join us for our next Girl Power Hour event on Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at the W Hotel in downtown Seattle from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Connect with entrepreneurial and like-minded women in varying industries and social circles throughout the city. Network, have a cocktail, or just socialize and hang out with new friends! Get Spring fashion tips from Closetfly, advice about how to get in shape for Spring from Sassy Fit, learn how to declutter your life/home from A Logical Mess and donate to our clothing drive for Dress for Success, swag bags for the first 50 girls, the chance to win hot door prizes, complimentary tray-passed appetizers, cocktail & food specials until 7pm and lots of socializing. Cover at the door, $10 cash only.

RSVP required at www.girlpowerhour.com

Events from 3/7 to 3/13/2008

2008-03-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

Sorry, no PV letter this week.

I just came back from India and am sick. I must have eaten something bad on my flight from Delhi to London. You might think that the business class of British Airways gets food that is not contaminated but I wouldn't assume that anymore.
Until next week then...

Events from 2/29 to 3/6/2008

2008-02-28T23:15:00.001-08:00

Let me send you this week's PV letter just before I am leaving for India in a few hours. The temperature in Delhi seems absurd: 90F. That must be a typo. Or not. This will be a business trip but I think I'll be able to squeeze out an afternoon in Delhi. Do you have any recommendations? What would you do in Delhi for a few hours?

Friday, 2/29
6:00 PM Kader Attia: New Work @ Henry Art Gallery
7:30 PM Leap Forth in Fremont
8:00 PM Foscil Residential #2
8:00 PM? Solo Performance Festival (SPF:2)

Saturday, 3/1
6:00 PM Art Opening: Father & Son Bloodscape Drawings & Giant Doodles
6:00 PM *Sweet Dreams* at the Sweet Spot
6:00 PM Seattle Erotic Arts Festival (SEAF)
8:00 PM Saturday Morning Cartoons @ Ouch My Eye
9:59 PM JUICE, Seattle's only Modern Global Dance Night

Sunday, 3/2
Noon I Heart Rummage returns @ Chop Suey

Monday, 3/4
5:00 PM Knockout Tuesday Primary Party at Moe Bar
8:00 PM? PYRAMID LOUNGE 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW AND MASQUERADE PARTY

Tuesday, 3/5
8:00 PM A Conversation with Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields

Thursday, 3/6
5:00 PM CityDog Magazine Art Show featuring Decopaw Design
5:00 PM PUNCH Presents: Howard Barlow
6:00 PM Opening @ SOIL
7:30 PM Science: The Atlas Project at CERN
8:00 PM Pseudo-Koreans & dysfunctional white people @ On the Boards

Friday, 2/29

Kader Attia: New Work @ Henry Art Gallery

The Henry Art Gallery is pleased to welcome Kader Attia to the Pacific Northwest. In March 2008, the Henry will open an exhibition of installations and new video works by the French-Algerian artist, his first large-scale, solo exhibition in the U.S.

Attia, born in 1970 to a Muslim family of Algerian origin, grew up in the outskirts of Paris in a largely immigrant-populated area. The impact the environment in which Attia grew up permeates much of the artist’s works. His early work captured identity and gender issues in Muslim immigrant populations living in a French consumerist society. Attia’s recent projects have turned darker and more intimate, presenting an apocalyptic outlook on the suburban landscape of today. His recent installations move away from explicit narratives to explore the affect of architectural scale.

http://www.henryart.org/ex/attia.html

Leap Forth in Fremont

Hello PV,

Entertaining event with proceeds benefitting some hot nonpartisan political action...

fyi

/*Leap Forth! */
*Backbone Campaign celebrates Leap Day with Heart Stopping Aerial
Performances *
http://www.backbonecampaign.org/storydetail.cfm?id=217

(Seattle, WA) The Backbone Campaign will host an aerial performance,
Friday, February 29^th , 7:30 - 10:30 pm at Theo's Chocolate Warehouse,
3400 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle.

Tickets to the event, featuring
Seattle's best aerial performers, live music, live auction, and cash
bar, are available at BrownPaperTicket.com and at the door for $25. The
event is a send-off party and fundraiser to launch the Backbone
Campaign's Procession for the Future, a touring parade using high
production value art and spectacle to animate our aspirations and
deliver a compelling progressive vision for the country.

Performers include the Velone Sisters (Martha Enson and Cathy
Sutherland), the Cabiri, Esther Edelman, Lynelle Sjoberg, Lara Paxton,
The Aerialistas, Kari Podgorski, Jonathan Rose, Ben Wendel and Rachel
Nehmer, The Flying Caribe Sisters, and other amazing acts of daring and
grace. The performances will be augmented by live music provided by
Yellow Hat Band, Gina Sala, and others.

There will also be raffle drawings and a live auction featuring items
such as a trip for two to Costa Rica, paintings by Pam Ingalls and
others, sailboat cruise on Puget Sound, weekend stay on Vashon Island,
and more.

Proceeds will go to fund the Procession for the Future's cross country
tour. The Procession is a creative organizing tool to inspire, educate
and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective
activists ? in this crucial election year and beyond. The Procession
consists of giant puppets and floats representing a progressive vision
for the country. Images include a polar bear representing the need for
climate stabilization, a giant sun for renewable energy, an
origami-inspired peace crane representing peace, fair trade farmers
exchanging apples and coffee, a giant globe carried by costumed people
representing our planet's cultural diversity, a Lady Liberty for
immigration fairness, an inflatable doctor representing Universal
Health Care, and much more. Following each Procession, these festival art
pieces will transform into a theme park for education and activist
training.

The Procession will debut in Portland, Oregon on March 4^th , a day the Backbone Campaign celebrates the power of 'We the People.' The call to action takes place March 4th--"March Forth!"--which also happens to be the day the Constitution was ratified by the States, in 1789.

The Procession for the Future includes a giant Constitution preamble that
has been signed by thousands of Americans who hold a vision for a
better, more perfect nation. "The Constitution is a living document and
we feel the Procession for the Future is a living testimony to the
aspirations of the American people for a better, more humane and just
future," says Amy Morrison, Backbone Campaign Board President.

For more information about this event, or the Procession for the
Future, go to www.backbonecampaign.org <http://www.backbonecampaign.org/ or
call the Backbone Campaign, (206) 408-8058.

Friday, February 29^th , 7:30 - 10:30 pm at Theo's Chocolate Warehouse, 3400 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle.

Foscil Residential #2

This friday BLVD Galleries favorite Seattle band Foscil will be
continuing their musical residency with another performance. For this
show Foscil will forego the usual mix of acoustic and electronic
instruments for a complete Electro bash. It should be fun and if you
happen to be a fan of these guys other project "Truckasaurus" you know
they bring the party everytime.

BLVD Gallery is proud to announce a new music performance series
featuring Seattle’s “Post Baroque Nu-Hop” ensemble FOSCIL. Foscils
music is an amalgam of diverse influences touching on the atmospheric
production of Wu Tangs RZA, the out-jazz of Miles, and the psychedelic
meandering of Zappa.

The series of shows, titled “Residential”, will occur on the last
Friday of every month with a different incarnation of Foscil. While the
first show in January will feature the band in its regular lineup
subsequent shows will be an opportunity for Foscil to explore their
material through a variety of approaches including the use of the very
deep talent pool here in Seattle. “The goal is to evolve”, says member
Adam Swan “ People are in an artistic state of mind in the gallery
setting and that environment lends itself to different perspectives of
what our band can be”.

BLVD Gallery presents
“Foscil Residential #2”
A Musical Residency
with special guest Witnica
Friday February 29, 2008
Doors Open at 8pm
2316 2nd ave
In the Belltown Neighborhood
Seatttle Wa, 98121
www.blvdart.com
206.448.8767

http://www.blvdart.com

Solo Performance Festival (SPF:2)

Seattle's annual solo performance theatre festival is dedicated to presenting fearless, cutting-edge, diverse performances by solo theatre artists. SPF: 2 features the talents of Andrew Connor, James Judd, Aaron LaPlante, Jayson McDonald, Suzanne Morrison and Michelle Todd. SPF:2 will host six original solo one-act plays by these local and international theatre artists, as well as two evenings of short solo performances curated by the Unicycle Collective and featuring emerging and established Seattle artists.

Friday February 29th-Sunday March 16th. Tickets $15.
For more information, go to http://www.theatreoffjackson.org

Saturday, 3/1

Art Opening: Father & Son Bloodscape Drawings & Giant Doodles
6pm.
The Anne Bonny.
1355 E Olive Way, Seattle WA.
www.theannebonny.com

*Sweet Dreams* at the Sweet Spot

Hey Party Boyz,

Drawings and Paintings by Dan Ayala
Recent work in line with the sexy atmosphere of the fabulous Sweet Spot Cafe. Spacious cafe with a fun staff. Party room in back. Just opened in December, come check it out!
Feel free to click on these websites for info on the artist and/or the location.
http://www.thesweetspotcafe.com/
http://www.eyeballtornado.com/

Opening Saturday, March 1 6 - 11pm

Stop by for an excellent latte or mocha before hitting the Erotic Art Festival.

Hope to see you there!

*Sweet Dreams* at the Sweet Spot, 7811 Aurora Ave N., March 1 -30, 2008

Seattle Erotic Arts Festival (SEAF)

John writes:

SATURDAY MARCH 1st

SEAF opens. (The Seattle Erotic Arts Festival) As you've probably heard, The Seattle Erotic Art Festival Gala is this weekend. On March 1st at 6pm we'll open the doors of the Seattle Center's Exhibition Hall to present to you a lavish event celebrating erotic art, performance and our sex positive community. Tickets for this spectacular one night event are just $20 advance/$25 door; purchase your ticket to avoid the lines at the door www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/26656

To put a different spin on it from thier standard advertizing, here is a note from one of the performers:
I just wanted to mention SEAF this saturday! (march 1st from 6pm to 2am at seattle center exhibition hall)

zan has created a beautiful eye CANDY piece using me and my sexy boyfriend paul and our beautiful friend sharon. we will be made into statues portraying apollo, daphne, artemis and the oracle. zan will be dipping us into CLAY and using her wicked talent and mysterious CHARM POWERS to turn us into STONE! and make us POSE as the statues of the TRAGIC and lovely myth!
this solemn mayhem will start around 6pm (when doors open) and last for an hour or so.

following that, paul and I will turn each other BACK into the FLESH! and perform WEIRD and BEAUTIFUL erotic rituals on one another! we will use officially verified *sacred items* such as a birds nest! TWIGS! 100 red ribbons! and a *seriously spiritual* pitcher of heavy cream with fresh fruit! yes YES you can come see these particular items and more!!

Subscribe to John's party updates: John_Schlick@Hotmail.com

Saturday Morning Cartoons @ Ouch My Eye

Thanks to all of you that came down for SPACECRAFT, checkout some of the photos here.

This Saturday, March 1st 8pm Saturday Morning Cartoons. That's right! Saturday Morning Cartoons, Saturday Night.

Waking up two hours earlier than you did the rest of the week to begin a six hour trance...fueled on sugar cereal
worshipping at the technicolor religion of Superfriends, Fat Albert, Land of the Lost, Bugs Bunny and a bunch of others. Saturday morning taught us how a bill became a law, super heroes are nothing without verbs and that peanut butter spread onto celery sticks any time of day are a treat. Lawrence Ruelos and Dev Madan bring us another ritual to fondly remember.

FEATURING NEW WORK FROM:
Rick Garland, Augie Pagan, Brian Patenaude, James Ma, David Pauls, Dev Madan
Karin Yamagiwa Madan, Ed Pun, Gene Blakefield, Jason Zayas, Joe Kresoja
Kevin Neireiter, Leslie Harrington, Marsha Rollinger, Paul Whitehead, Rich Werner
Rob McDaniel, Royden Lepp, Scott Kikuta, Lawrence Ruelos, Suzanne Kaufman
Richard Anderson, Tim Gillette, Matt Holmberg, Stephen Notely, Sarita Kolhatkar

Come down and support local artists, musicians, thinkers and drinkers
Ouch My Eye

Ouch My Eye 1022 1st Avenue South | info @ouchmyeye (dot) com | 206.381.8457 | http://ouchmyeye.com

JUICE, Seattle's only Modern Global Dance Night

JUICE, Seattle's only Modern Global Dance Night in support of Tasveer

March 1st, Saturday • $8; $5 before 10 pm
Nectar Lounge 412 N 36th St

Support Aaina by coming out to Dance!

JUICE is a monthly dance party that focuses on Global Dance music. Each month, KEXP's DJ Darek Mazzone with his collaborators Eric Schmidt (DJ Rhythma) and Rebecca Campeau, along with special guests create a vibe that blends Latin, South Asian, Brazilian, African, and other global flavors into a funky night that is unique in Seattle. The proceeds from each night goes to a different charity that does international work for peace, social services, environmental protection, education, health, and justice.

For March, JUICE proceeds will be donated to Tasveer. Come and hang out with the Aaina and Yoni ki Baat organizers and participants! Plus we will have raffles and surprises.

http://www.myspace.com/juiceinseattle

Sunday, 3/2

I Heart Rummage returns @ Chop Suey

I Heart Rummage is Seattle's longest running cutting edge urban craft experience!
Now in our new location: Chop Suey! 1325 E. Madison, Seattle

Join IHR Sunday March 2nd for it's very first show at Capitol Hill's Chop Suey!

IHR features 40 of Seattle's most innovative indie designers and urban crafters at Chop Suey
from 12-4pm the first Sunday of most every month.
Be sure to stop by March 2nd and shop the best variety of urban crafts,
try out the new Chop Suey eats, and hear our own DJ Huggy, spin his tracks!
Special guest for March is Urban Fashion Network.
IHR always has the latest and greatest in urban crafts!

The first Sunday of most every month

12-4pm.
Chop Suey.
1325 E. Madison, Seattle, WA.
www.iheartrummage.com
www.iheartindiecrafts.com
www.myspace.com/iheartrummage

Monday, 3/4

Knockout Tuesday Primary Party at Moe Bar

MARCH FOURTH MARCH FORTH
Knockout Tuesday Primary Party!

Texans and Ohioans are headed to the primaries, and they've got lots of delegates to give. Our Democratic Presidental nominee could very well be determined by the results of their voting - Who's gonna win? Are you an Obama fan or is Hillary more your style? Watch the spectacle and drink in the name of democracy at Moe Bar with happy hour drink specials till 8. Join our friends from Washington Bus and FUSE. 5pm till the returns are in..

* Two flat screen HD-TVs viewable throughout the main bar area
* Tuesday March 4th @ 5pm, going until the returns come in
* Happy Hour prices until 8:00 - $2 beers and $2 wells
* Hosted by Washington Bus, FUSE Washington, Democrats Work, and Moe Bar!

Moe Bar is located next door to Neumos on 10th Ave.

PYRAMID LOUNGE 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW AND MASQUERADE PARTY

~Stepping Out : A Bellydance Masquerade Party -

A dress up night on the town for bellydancers. Come in your costumes and be ready for a mind expanding evening! We are going to have Seattle's hottest acts stepping out and doing things you never see them do!

Laura Rose, Seattle's Gothic Bellydance and Burlesque Queen, does classic Egyptian Cabaret with Live music by House of Tarab! Nadira, 5 time national cabaret title holder, shakes it up with hip hop fusion! The earth goddess Delilah will have something special cooked up! Raqs Serpentine will be performing a (gasp*) cabaret routine with all beads and sparkles. Who know what House of Tarab will do when they step out!

Suggested attire: Bellydance clothes and Mardi Gras style masks. Polish up a little known facet of the beautiful diamond that is you!
Tickets on-sale NOW: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/25505 or call 24/7 800-838-3006

Pyramid Lounge flyers with the features for the entire year and special limit edition RAQS SERPENTINE T-Shirts will be available

Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/25505 or call 24/7 800-838-3006

Tuesday, 3/5

A Conversation with Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields

Richard Hugo House presents A Conversation with Stephin Merritt, of The Magnetic Fields. “69 Love Songs” singer/songwriter Stephin Merritt takes the stage with Hugo House executive director Lyall Bush to discuss his droll lyrics and, among other things, his boredom with love songs.

Stephin Merritt has released seven albums by his band The Magnetic Fields (including "69 Love Songs" and this month’s “Distortion”) and two albums from The 6ths. He also makes music under the names Future Bible Heroes and The Gothic Archies. Spin and Rolling Stone magazine, along with dozens of major national magazines and newspapers, praised "69 Love Songs" as one of the best albums of 1999. Some called him the Cole Porter of his generation. (His favorite band is ABBA, to whom he credits his compositional impulses.)

8 p.m. FREE. 1634 11th Ave, (206) 322-7030 www.hugohouse.org

Thursday, 3/6

CityDog Magazine Art Show featuring Decopaw Design

WHO
CityDog Magazine, you and your furry, four-legged art lover.

WHAT
Join CityDog Magazine and the Pioneer Square Community Association for the first-ever dog friendly art walk as part of the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square.

Be sure to check out the CityDog-hosted, one-night-only art exhibit showcasing the fabulous works of some of Seattle's finest dog photographers and artists all under one roof!

Photographer extraordinaire Amy Soper of Dane & Dane Photography will be on hand to snap portraits of your own furry friend (available for purchase) and Pioneer Square's own Dry Soda will be there with refreshing samples of their gourmet sodas.

WHEN
March 6, 2008, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE
Seattle's Pioneer Square on the corner of S. Washington & Occidental
(at the old Fenix; enter through the atrium on Occidental Square)
Not in Seattle? It's not too late to get plane tickets and hotel reservations!

FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHERS & ARTISTS

Bev Sparks, B Sparks Photography
Emily Rieman, Best Friend Photography
J. Nichole Smith, Dane & Dane Photography
Jenifer Flynn, Four Legs Photography
Jamie Pflughoeft, Decopaw Design
Jennifer Sellers, Artist
Shai Steiner, Animals In Primary
Angela Ketelhut, Art by Angie

This dog friendly event is one-night-only, so don't miss this chance to mingle with fellow dog lovers and visit with the photographers and artists who specialize solely in the art of the four legged. Each will be on hand to discuss and share their wonderful works of fine art and photography with you. Then, look for the "CityDog Friendly" sign at other participating, dog friendly galleries as part of the First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square.

Also, be sure to check out the Winter Decopaw Design sale, going on now through March 31st! http://www.decopaw.com. I will also have small art prints on sale at the art show.

Hope to see everyone there!

Fenix Underground, 109 S. Washington St, Seattle, WA 98104 US,
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=SAIGPXCSDJNJEUWPUAYB

PUNCH Presents: Howard Barlow

Safe and Sound
Howard Barlow

March 6 – 30, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 6, 2008, 5-8 pm

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

Exhibition Link
Download Press Release in Word Format
Artist Website

Howard Barlow’s new body of work, Safe and Sound, is cold and unfriendly yet formal and safely non-objective with evidence of an obviously dangerous past. Borrowing from a hospital aesthetic, Barlow aims to bridge the gap between conceptions of stability and volatility. Utilizing institutional powder-coat colors, gun-barrel patina finishes, recycled bullet-lead solder, reconstructed broken window panes, wool yarn, abused steel, and actions such as knitting, hacking, shooting, shattering, and leading glass, this body of work explores the symbiotic relationships of danger and safety, vulnerability and protection.

This exhibition includes Seven Pains Mended, a series of windowpanes broken out of Barlow’s own home. By means of melting down spent bullet lead in combination with solder, each pane has been reconstructed and placed in a bullet-riddled steel frame. Other works, such as Big Guns Make Good Neighbors and The Weather Outside is Frightful, consist of steel panels that have been shot and/or hacked by hatchet or splitting maul and linked together, lovingly, one to the next, with hand-knit limbs. Notions of an armed population creating stability and stereotypes of maternal versus paternal protective instincts are explored in these works.

Howard Barlow lives east of the Cascades in the small rural town of Thorp where he has converted an old firehouse into a live/work space. He currently instructs art at both Columbia Basin College and at Central Washington University.

PUNCH Gallery 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
www.hbarlow.com

Opening @ SOIL

Please join us in welcoming our newest members

New Members Show -- 2008 Nola Avienne, Vesna Pavlovic, Renée Rhodes and Adam Satushek
March 6--30, 2008
Thursdays through Sundays, 12--5pm

Opening reception First Thursday, March 6, 6-9 pm
The New Members Show will feature work by four of SOIL's newest additions: Nola Avienne, Vesna Pavlovic, Renée Rhodes and Adam Satushek. This diverse group of artists will add fresh new perspectives to the SOIL collective. New works in photography, installation, video, sculpture and drawing will be exhibited.
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Nola Avienne Recent events from personal history, transformation, and memory are the starting points of Nola Avienne's work. While investigating the tensions between different materials, how they evoke art and science, pain and humor, she addresses the issues of fragility and protection. Her works, made as traces of mechanical interventions are seductive objects, which both physically and perceptually, open up the space between order and chaos. For theNew Members Show, Avienne will create drawings and sculpture to illustrate these concepts with the use of magnets.

Vesna Pavlovic Vesna Pavlovic's works develop as anthropological studies, analyzing culture and visual representations through particular phenomena, and through the behavior of certain social groups. The prevailing themes in Pavlovic's work are issues of taste, desire and expectation, and the friction of performance. For her participation at the New Members Show, Pavlovic will present her most recent series Show Homes, produced in 2006-07. The images of model houses, meticulously arranged for prospective buyers, and shot in various locations in the US, reveal the shifting boundaries between private and public space. Presented both as photographic prints, as well as projected images, within this installation, the images will work simultaneously as images of display, and the display of images.

Renée Rhodes Through the language of dance Renée Rhodes continues thinking over her relationship to the places and spaces she comes to rest in. From locations with physical immediacy to spaces more obscure in nature, controlled structures of human movement aim to aid with the discovery of her human place. The works to be shown at SOIL will make use of absurdly controlled guidelines and structures which act as the frameworks for the video's surface. Beyond the surface dances lie choreographically demanding phone calls, physically controlling geographies and fleets of pelting ping pong balls..

Adam Satushek Adam Satushek's work investigates the knitting of humans with the world—how people's actions and creations influence surrounding environments and how these environments in turn affect people. As people build structures within the existing framework of the world they mimic and adopt existing aspects of it while augmenting and rejecting others. Adam's photographic work shown in the New Members Show explores the mutually constitutive and fluctuating dimensions that exist between built structures and the surrounding world.

March at SOIL in the Backspace:
Randy Wood: Panic, Dora!
Curiosity gets the best of her and little Dora opens the forbidden box. Terrified, she flees from freshly released ghosts. Spookiness ensues.

Randy Wood presents new sculptural work

SOIL ARTIST-RUN GALLERY, 112 3rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104.

Science: The Atlas Project at CERN

This spring, the most powerful machine ever conceived—the large hadron collider (LHC) is scheduled to begin operations. CERN, dubbed "the world’s largest experiment," is an international collaborative scientific project (near Geneva, Switzerland), which seeks to simulate the big bang. It is hoped that the collider will produce the elusive Higgs boson, the observation of which could explain how other elementary particles acquire properties such as mass and provide the ‘missing links’ in the search for a grand unified theory of physics. Uwe Bratzler, a graduate of the University of Washington and a physicist on the project, unlocks the science behind this momentous experiment. Presented as part of The Seattle Science Lecture Series.

Tickets are $5 at the door only. Town Hall members receive priority seating.
First Thu Art Walk

Pioneer Sq Galleries. Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street. Thursday, March 06, 2008. 7:30 PM

Pseudo-Koreans & dysfunctional white people @ On the Boards

Hi Party V -

Next up at On the Boards is the Seattle debut of YOUNG JEAN LEE with her break-out theater show, “Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven (A Show about White People in Love)”. We saw this show last year and found it daring, dark, blunt and really funny. Lee said her worst nightmare was to make a “confessional, ethnic identity play with a flowery Asian-sounding title”… so she decided she needed to do just that. In Songs of the Dragons..., a character named "Korean-American" navigates increasingly disturbing levels of a pseudo-Korean world intercut with scenes of a white couple discussing their stereotypically dysfunctional relationship. $24.

“…chauvinistic monologues and ass-slapping Korean dances…” – Village VOICE

Tickets & info @ http://ontheboards.org Mar 6 - 9, 8pm

Cold Lava

Vince Mira @ Triple Door (2/26/08)

Gates Ballard writes:

Kat and I went to an amazing show last night at the Triple Door - Vince Mira:

15 year old prodigy from Federal Way that sounds EXACTLY like young Johnny Cash. The show was a great mix of his surpisingly good orginals (twangy honky tonk era sounding country songs) and Cash covers/medleys. Plus all the up and coming talent he brought along. And his 4 year old nephew singing and strumming his little guitar..

Highly recommended, one of the best shows I've seen in years.

http://www.vincemira.com/ http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/pop/352707_juannycash26.html?source=mypi

Events from 2/22 to 2/28/2008

2008-02-21T23:10:00.001-08:00

This week I've got some good ones for you: Crossdress Bowling, absurd reality theatre, swingers, flash mob makeout, a fashion show, future lava, sausage water, and a downgrade. Life is good!

Friday, 2/22
5:00 PM Roman Art from the Louvre @ SAM
6:00 PM feltLUZcouture Fashion Show
7:00 PM Untitled [Intersection], 2008
8:00 PM THE COMPULSION PROJECT @ Bemis Building

Saturday, 2/23
Noon The Homemade Brigade in West Seattle
6:00 PM COMING OF AGE @ Crawl Space
7:30 PM TEXT LOSES TIME @ McLeod Residence
8:00 PM The Explorers Club ball
9:00 PM Bishops Pub opening on Vashon Island

Sunday, 2/24
4:20 PM Flash Makeout @ Lenin in Freemont
5:00 PM OSCAR PARTY @ Moe's
7:00 PM Crossdress Bowling Oscar Ball 2008

Monday, 2/25
8:00 PM STRIKETHROUGH featuring Helsinki Syndrome @ Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater

Tuesday, 2/26
6:00 PM Carmi Weingrod: Through Thick and Thin @ Richard Hugo House Gallery

Friday, 2/22

Roman Art from the Louvre @ SAM

Roman Art from the Louvre Public Opening Weekend

Free with museum admission
We have put together a great roster of events for the opening weekend of Roman Art from the Louvre at SAM Downtown.
Join us!
Friday, February 22
5–9 p.m.
View the exhibition, sip a cocktail from the TASTE Bar, and enjoy music and entertainment in the Brotman Forum.
Guitarist Andre Feriante
6–8 p.m., Brotman Forum
Andre performs recent compositions inspired by his childhood in the Roman countryside.
My Favorite Things: Roman Art Remixed!
6:30–7 p.m., Simonyi Special Exhibition Galleries
Revolutionize your Roman Art from the Louvre experience with a unique guided tour led by University of Washington graduate students.
The Three Faces of Rome: Ancient, Christian and Opera
7 p.m., Nordstrom Lecture Hall
Seattle Opera's Education Director Perry Lorenzo discusses the three Roman locales of the opera Tosca as architectural history of Roman and Italian culture.

Seattle Art Museum

feltLUZcouture Fashion Show

Come one,come all.
We ( K.D. Schill and Jean Hicks) are pleased to annouce the Premiere
showing and Trunk show of feltLUZcouture.
The Premiere Fashion Show will be on Friday, Feb. 22nd.
The doors will open at 6pm.We will have noshes and beverages.
The Fashion Show to begin at 8:30,sharp.
We greatly appreciate a response if you plan on attending.
Also included in the Fashion show will be reclaimed cashmere sweaters
from Heidi Paul of San Francisco and Jean Hicks Erratica Hats.

On Saturday,Feb,23rd you can view and purchase the lines from 11am to
4pm.
Appointments will be gladly taken, but you can also just drop on by.

Both events will take place at:
2900 21st Ave.S. on Beacon Hill. There is plenty of street parking.

You can RSVP to the show just by replying to this email.
For an appointment please call me @ 425 283 9355.

Best,
K.D. Schill (k.d.schill@mindspring.com)
and Jean Hicks (jean@jeanhicks.com)

I did not include a visual.Attachments are tricky.If you would like a
photo,just let me know and I will send you one.
Please pass this invitation along to people with real interest.Thanks!

2900 21st Ave.S. on Beacon Hill

Untitled [Intersection], 2008

it's a. k. allin here again. i'm still putting together this monthly
event (UNTITLED INTERSECTION) and want to join critical massive to
both attend and submit work. info below. thanks for your ear. want
more info? contact mimiallin@gmail.com.

Untitled [Intersection], 2008
Poetry & Contemporary Performance Art

Friday, 22 February (Washington's Birthday!), from 7-9 pm, in the
gallery (2nd floor) at Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center (PNC) in
Greenwood. http://www.phinneycenter.org/directions.shtml

It's going to be another amazing event! Come hear Seattle poet KARY
WAYSON, whose work appears in the latest edition of Best American
Poetry. Come hear MONICA FAMBROUGH from the UMASS/Amherst school of
poetry. Experience underground performance artist VANESSA DEWOLF (for
adult audiences). Director of Field-Seattle and founder of an
artist-residency program at Studio-Current, Vanessa is the cog around
which performance art spins. She may be too much for On the Boards,
but she's not too much for us!

Wine reception and a complimentary copy of the February Untitled
Manifesto, a booklet of artist manifestos with hand-printed covers by
printmaker Kate Freeman. Suggested $5.

Untitled [Intersection] was conceived as a live art series, designed
to strengthen the Seattle arts community by cross-fertilizing,
fostering dialog between genres and bringing fresh talent to the fore.
On the 4th Friday of every month, between 7-9pm, Untitled
[Intersection] showcases experimental performance art and exceptional
poetry.

Regards,
A. K. Allin

http://www.phinneycenter.org/directions.shtml

THE COMPULSION PROJECT @ Bemis Building

THE COMPULSION PROJECT

Breaking away from “traditional theatre,” The Compulsion Project infuses live music and quirky choreography in a relaxed atmosphere for Absurd Reality Theatre’s first foray outside of plays.

[more info]
Created by Gabrielle Schutz
February 22 & 23
Friday-Saturday performances at 8pm
Suggested donation of $10
Bemis Building
Featuring Forefathers, The Dirty Shirt Party, and Yellow Hat Band (Saturday only)
55 South Atlantic Street #404

Absurd Reality is a Program of The Shunpike

http://www.absurdreality.com/

Saturday, 2/23

The Homemade Brigade in West Seattle

Hello Party Volcano,

We are a group of local artists and musicians who are coming together in West Seattle to host a rummage sale of independently designed and crafted paintings, clothing, and other trifles. The event is called The Homemade Brigade, and it's happening at Freshy's cafe at 2735 California Ave, Seattle, 98116 on Saturday, February 23 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Live music, drinks, and frivolities start at 5 p.m.

We would love for you to put our event on your email list! Please let me know if there is anything else you need from us to make this possible.

Thanks!

Heather

Freshy's cafe at 2735 California Ave, Seattle, 98116 on Saturday, February 23 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

COMING OF AGE @ Crawl Space

COMING OF AGE
6-9pm

Centennial *video special*
SAM Curator Marisa Sanchez draws together a program of video works from an international call to artists
Shannon BENINE _ IL
Zack BENT and Debra BAXTER _ WA
Jennifer CAMPBELL _ WA
Ellen LAKE _ CA
Jennifer LEVONIAN _ PA
Julia Gail OLDHAM _ NY
Hye Yeon NAM _ NJ
Zach ROCKHILL _ NY
Brooke WHITE _ MS
23 February – 16 March 2008
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday 23 February, 6-9pm
*with special curatorial talk by juror Marisa Sanchez at 7pm*

Crawl Space, 504 E. Denny Way and Olive,
*behind a wooden fence, Open Weekends 12-5 and by appointment

TEXT LOSES TIME @ McLeod Residence

Dear friends,

Our very own Nico Vassilakis (warehouse manager extraordinaire) has
written a book, and he's having a party to prove it! Won't you join us?

WHEN: Saturday, Feb.23rd, 7:30pm

WHERE: McLeod Residence
2209 2nd Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121

WHAT: TEXT LOSES TIME
By Nico Vassilakis
Published by ManyPenny Press

Buy Text Loses Time here: http://www.lulu.com/content/1233754

But unfortunately this sounds terrible. Yep, this is this week's downgrade.

John Olson on TEXT LOSES TIME:

Implicit in the title of this collection is a ceremony of
disintegration: shattering, fragmentation. A shedding of time. A
shaking loose of the bonds of linearity and sequence. An immediacy of
contact with the tools of construction so lucid and unsullied by the
seductions of the future and the burdens of the past that the writing
becomes a continuous doing and undoing, a joyful participation in the
creation of a strange new alphabet of illimitable occurrence, a fetus
of meaning in a placenta of ink.

The presentation is twofold: writing as writing (sentences,
laminations, thought, “an undulant mind on soft display“), and
concrete poetry -- letters arranged in eccentric patterns of visual
energy. The writing is playful, probing, and provocative; sentences
in paratactic leapfrog with their teasing proposals: “what restrains
a superpower after guilt has lost its charm”; “as a windowsill is a
place for elbows, so should a beach be a horizontal wonderment with
the diesel fumes of military aggression”; “an unplugged brain is more
dangerous than any taxpayer.” The emphasis with
both strategies -- abstract and concrete, linguistic and visual -- is
to advance an experience with language that becomes an ongoing
textual genesis, Stein’s “continuous present.” It is also highly
entertaining. Vassilakis is a funny guy, a postmodern Socrates with a
quizzical cue stick.

McLeod Residence, 2209 2nd Avenue

The Explorers Club ball

John writes:

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23
(This is a swingers event and so it's not for the faint of heart.)
The Explorers Club ball 8:00 till 2:00
A sexy party to wear your erotic finest.

http://www.explorers-club.com/Members/Calendar
Location given to those that register.
$25 in costume, $30 in street clothes, $5 off for each volunteer position

Live music "Sneakin' Out"
DJ's Genia and crew

Costume prizes

Performance artists

Erotic body quotes painted on you by Torch
Make pasties with Priestess Lilah

The Exploratorium will be an area to explore or play.
It will be stocked with safer sex supplies.
Enjoy the Tetruss, swing and other toys. Be a pole dancer on our pole.

Volunteers are our most valuable asset.
Sign up now for the committee you want to participate in.
Decorators
Greeters
Clean up

Set up is Saturday morning
Clean up
2:00 AM immediately following the Ball
Stay for clean up and receive $5 back

http://www.explorers-club.com/Members/Calendar

Bishops Pub opening on Vashon Island

John writes:

For those of you that want a getaway party...
Bishops Pub in the heart of downtown Vashon Island is having a soiree' as only those islanders can.
Bishop's has new owners, and they seem to know what they're doing. Not only did they put in new booths, new bathrooms, and a sushi bar, they had the good sense to hire Vashon's favorite dance band to break in the floor! Hope to see y'all there; show starts at 9:00, five bucks gets you in.

Bishops Pub, downtown Vashon Island. Subscribe to John's party updates: John_Schlick@Hotmail.com

Sunday, 2/24

Flash Makeout @ Lenin in Freemont

Another one from John:

SUNDAY FEB 24
!!Flash Makeout at the Statue of Lenin in Freemont.!!
(Guerrilla art at it's finest.)
The Seattle Flash Makeout will commence at exactly 4:20 p.m.
a song will be played.
lots of people will smooch.
bring your own or share one of ours.
the song will end.
We'll disperse as if...
In Fremont, WA
around the Lenin statue, that man needs some LOVE.
at the corner of 36th and Evanston in Fremont.
sometimes we get drinks after... Sometimes we smooch some more.
Photographers welcome.
***PLEASE REPOST AS MANY PLACES AS YOU CAN**

Subscribe to John's party updates: John_Schlick@Hotmail.com

OSCAR PARTY @ Moe's

OSCAR PARTY

The flat-screens in Moe Bar will be showing the Oscars(!). Kick back in one of our cozy booths with some infused-booze cocktails and watch your favorite celebrities arrive in style. The pre-show starts at 4pm and we'll provide ballots for you to make your picks before the ceremony. Jon Stewart is hosting the 80th Annual Academy Awards, which kicks off at 5pm. By lucky coincidence the show is on during Moe Bar's happy hour, which has $2 wells, $2 beers and $2 off anything on the drink menu.

http://www.neumos.com/mailer.html

Crossdress Bowling Oscar Ball 2008

"They can wreck the hall, but they won't wreck the Ball!"

Crossdress Bowling Oscar Ball 2008 at the Sunset Bowl-

7PM-Ballard Sunday Feb 24th.

All your favorite things in one deliciously tawdry event: Bowling,
Oscars, Drinking, and Dressing like your favorite tart or hunk!
How do you beat that?

This is our seventh annual and LAST Crossdress Bowling Party at the
Sunset. Never again will you get to bowl in fishnets next to the
longshoreman's union league or the local electrician's union league.

Don't worry, beer is available in the bar and try as we might, they
have never run out of beer during the course of CrossDress bowling.

Drawing fans from as far away as Canada and Mexico, this event has
become the Penticton of Pinmashing and is now officially recognized by
the Federation Internationale des Quilleurs. (I just made part up. )

We'll start bowling at 7pm sharp and go until nine at which point we
retire to the lounge for some awards, some Oscar roundup and some more
drinking. Usually someone also gets proposed to during this part of
the evening (how'd that get started?) and more revelry ensues.

The bill of freight is $20 plus $3 for shoes if you don't own your
own. We'll try to fit everyone in, but if you are late, you may have
to wait to get a lane.

The customized trophies will be prominently displayed and artcar books
will be available for sale, some of which feature artists who you may
have the chance to bowl with! Autographs still free unless otherwise
posted...
Sunset Bowl is in Ballard at
1420 Market St NW
Seattle WA 98107
(206) 782-7310

For more info, contact me, jimsimmons@comcast.net

Sunset Bowl is in Ballard at 1420 Market St NW

Monday, 2/25

STRIKETHROUGH featuring Helsinki Syndrome @ Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater

Seattle School presents
STRIKETHROUGH
Monthly Performance Series
of World Premiere works by local artists

STRIKETHROUGH #2
featuring
Helsinki Syndrome
performing
“Jotta olla (made of memory)”

Monday, Feb 25th @ 8pm
Rendezvous Jewelbox Theater
2322 2nd Ave, Seattle , WA
ADMISSION: NO ONE ADMITTED. No Public. No Press. No Family. No Friends.

www.helsinkisyndrome.org, www.seattleschool.net, www.jewelboxtheater.com

Tuesday, 2/26

Carmi Weingrod: Through Thick and Thin @ Richard Hugo House Gallery

“Through Thick and Thin”—New Prints by Carmi Weingrod at the Richard Hugo House Gallery

Seattle – Richard Hugo House welcomes Carmi Weingrod as the first artist exhibiting in 2008 in the Hugo Gallery. In this body of work, printmaker Weingrod pays homage to the power of words by capturing the flavor and intent of idioms and other curious sayings.

Each print is inspired by a common expression in the English language and represents the artist’s interpretation of its intent—sometimes serious, sometimes whimsical.

“It’s my hope,” says Weingrod, “That my work combines the poetic quality of prints with the visual energy of language.”

The exhibit will show from February 26 to April 26 with a gallery opening from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 26. The event is free and open to the public.

About the artist

Carmi Weingrod was lured back to printmaking in 2003 by the smell of black ink and the handle of the press. She is perhaps best known in the artist community for her years of work at Daniel Smith, where she drafted dozens of technical leaflets and how-to articles on pigments, paper and other artist’s materials—that are still in circulation today. Weingrod uses a variety of printmaking techniques in her work, including traditional copper-plate etching with drypoint and spit bite, collagraphy, stencil, engraved Plexiglas and paper lithography gum transfer.

Event listing

Feb. 26-April 26—Carmi Weingrod’s “Through Thick and Thin.” Hugo Art Gallery presents a collection of new prints exploring idioms and other curiosities of language. Gallery opening Feb. 26, 6-8 p.m. FREE. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, (206) 322-7030 www.hugohouse.org

www.hugohouse.org

Future Lava

Mad Max, Beyond the Military Zone on 3/8

There is a costume party on March 8th called Mad Max that you might want to buy tickets for in advance:

The next PartyPaloozaNW Costume Party will be held on Saturday,
March 8th, 2008!

And the theme is... Mad Max, Beyond the Military Zone!

The movie we are loosely basing our theme on is the third and final
in the Mad Max series starring Mel Gibson and Tina Turner, released
in 1985.

We thought it would make a great theme, ripe with costume
possibilities! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

* Post-apocalyptic
* Futuristic
* Post-retro
* Cyberpunk
* Steampunk
* Post-nuclear
* Military
* Camouflage
* GI Joe
* Survivalist
* Tina Turner
* Mel Gibson

We will be hosting the party at the newly redecorated SAFOMA
(Sammamish Forrest Manors) Cabana in Redmond, WA. The Cabana
has room for 80 people and we recommend you purchase your
tickets online as soon possible as we anticipate selling out.

To purchase your tickets online, to go: Brown Paper Tickets or call
their live 24/7 Hotline 1-800-838-3006 and ask for tickets to the
Mad Max event on March 8th! We will have a limited amount of
tickets available at the door as well, first come, first served. Ticket
prices are: $12.00 online and $15.00 at the door. The ticket price is
non-refundable.

The ticket price includes 1 drink ticket and 3 raffle prize tickets.
Guests must be 21 and older, please bring your photo ID. We will
have Snacks, Sodas and a No Host Bar. A DJ will be spinning the
tunes and there might even be an after-party. As usual, prizes will
be awarded to the best costumes!

Please RSVP to the Evite, if you received it, or on our new Meetup
group at (http://costume.meetup.com/1/) so that we can get an
idea of how many people will be attending attending.

This party is a fundraiser for ROOTS (Rising Out Of The Shadows)
which is a homeless shelter for teens and young adults. Their
website is located at: http://www.rootsinfo.org and ALL FUNDS
raised from the ticket and raffle sales at the party will be donated
directly to ROOTS on behalf of Kumar, a dear friend of ours who
passed away last year.

ROOTS was one of Kumar's favorite charity and we want to do raise
money as a memorial to how much Kumar meant to us. We are also
sponsoring a clothing drive and would also like to encourage people
to bring coats, gloves, hats, new socks and new underwear which is
greatly needed by ROOTS this time of year.

We'll have some great raffle prizes and silent auction items. To see
the list of prizes go to: http://partypaloozanw.com/sponsors.html.
If you or you company has something you would be willing to
donate, please let us know!

Its going to be another fabulous evening. We hope you can join us!

PartyPaloozaNW
http://PartyPaloozaNW.com

http://www.partypaloozanw.com/next.html

Don Volcano's Computer Corner

An old friend from Germany sent me this rather strange link:

Wurstblumenstrauß (Sausage Bouquet) http://www.pahl-fleischer.at/geschenke_include.php?fotos=wurstblumenstrauss

The other sausage installations aren't bad either. In case you don't speak German: This site is real, this is not a joke. I believe this butcher shop is somewhere in Austria.

The following link on the other hand is a joke. There is a German site called Kamelopedia that mocks Wikipedia. They dedicated a page to Wurstwasser (sausage water):

Wurstwasser (sausage water) http://kamelopedia.mormo.org/index.php/Wurstwasser

This is probably only funny to Germans but the Google translation might give you a hint:

Sausage Water http://www.google.com/translate?u=kamelopedia.mormo.org/index.php/Wurstwasser&langpair=de%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF8

This one is probably a pervert:

Schöne Momente (Beautiful Moments)
http://wurstwasserneuu.redio.de/galerie.html

Prost!

Don Volcano