Archive for April, 2008
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Ship it!
The post office is becoming obsolete. That sucks.  Bring the ponies back.  Right?Â
“Ouch My Eye” has figured they should give them some business or better yet, have you give them some. So here is the deal. They have an installation show.  It’s called Ship It! Whatever you send to their  gallery will be displayed.  In its [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Exhibits by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Jumbo Elephant sized Comedy Gala and Art Auction
Presented by Friends of Woodland Park Zoo Elephants to support getting the elephants out of their inhumane living conditions at the zoo and into the 2,700 acre Elephant Sanctuary. Treat yourself, your friends and your Mom to a night of elephant – sized laughs with Cathy Sorbo (comedian and PI columnist) and Dwight Slade (opener [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Sunday, April 27th, 2008
Ooo La La!
May 1, 2008
Harbor Steps in Downtown Seattle
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On May 1, get swept off your feet with Ooo La La, a free interactive public performance spectacular!
Created by Lucia Neare & coinciding with First Thursday ArtWalk, Ooo La La creates a grand corridor of whimsy throughtout downtown. Follow the parade from Occidental Square, or [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Performance by Marlow Harris
Saturday, April 26th, 2008
Fly Me, Baby
Flight Attendant Day at the Museum of Flight , May 17th, with paid museum admission, a discussion on the history and service by a panel of flight attendants. Listening to flight attendants tell stories is as juicy as talking to waiters away from work, when they can let their hair down and tell it as [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Exhibits, Items of Interest, Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
Cathy Sorbo says: I never met a Penis I didn’t like!
After two spectacular Seattle engagements, PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS returns to wet and woody Seattle. And this time, Writer/Comedian Cathy Sorbo is on hand to whip the audience into a hysterical frenzy before this “Powerful Pair of Penises†makes their highly anticipated entrance. PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS (POP) settles into their new home at [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Comedy, Performance, Theater by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008
A bracing curative for the afflictions of our time
The circus band has been slaving away in the studio, and you’re about to hear why. Their fourth CD is nearly finished, so it’s time to celebrate with a CD release party. Join them at Neumo’s on Saturday, April 26th to get your own copy.
Featuring: “Awesome”, Buttrock Suites, and the 15-year-old Johnny Cash sensation.$10 advance, 8pm door, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Music, Performance, Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Wine and dine for Arts Corps
Tomorrow night, Monday April 21st, have dinner or a few drinks at Spitfire in Belltown, and support Arts Corps at the same time (they get a cut of the night’s proceeds).
Arts Corps is a non-profit youth development program that partners with schools and community organizations to bring free arts classes to low-income youth. It’s an amazing group [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Fund Raisers, Theater, Visual Arts by Janet Galore
Thursday, April 17th, 2008
Weirdos: “R. Crumb’s Underground” Gallery Talk with Larry Reid
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery’s resident curator Larry Reid will speak at the Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue in Seattle. Reid will present a slide lecture on the topic “WEIRDOS: Seattle’s Alternative Comics Culture in the Context of R. Crumb’s Underground.†If you have yet to see the phenomenal Crumb exhibition at the Frye, this [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art Galleries, Lecture, Seattle News, Visual Arts by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Animal House!
A benefit for the furry little beasts who live in local shelters.
Come on out and support …
Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave South
Seattle, WA 98118
April 23, 2008Â
8:00 PMÂ
Doors at 7PM, Show at 8, $15 pre sell, $20 @ door
Tickets available here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/32415
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JET CITY BURLESQUE/NAUGHTY IS NICE PRODUCTIONS:
Animal House-A Burlesque Show To Benefit Local Animal Shelters
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No Comments » - Posted in Burlesque, Fund Raisers, Items of Interest, Venues by Cissy
Monday, April 14th, 2008
Miles & Karina wow movie-goers once again: Return of the Prince
Northwest Film Forum previewed The Adventures of Prince Achmed several months ago and commissioned musical duo Miles & Karina to write an original score for the film. Though performed only a few times at NWFF, anyone who attended this incredible event can attest to the magic that resulted from this collaboration.
 Join Miles and Karina in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Music, Theater by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Pecha-Kucha Night, Thursday 4/10 at See Sound Lounge in Belltown
I wrote an article for this months issue of MAKE Magazine (http://www.makezine.com/) about folk artist Martin Sanchez and the environment he created out of found objects (including a beer-bottle chapel) and I’m going to be featuring some of those photos with commentary this Thursday 4/10 at See Sound Lounge on 1st and Blanchard in Belltown at 6pm.Â
Pecha Kucha [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Performance, Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Joey Aria @ the Triple Door!
The Swedish Housewife Presents“Still Falling
Down Memory Lane
â€5 shows celebrating “21″ years of staggeringly delightful entertainment. April 9th - Joey Arias in “Strange Fruit†channeling Billie Holiday with Eliot Douglass on piano.Joey Arias’s first West Coast appearance after 2500 shows in a 4 1/2 year
Las Vegas residency in Cirque du Soleils “Zumanityâ€. It’s been 18 years since The Swedish [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Music, Performance, Theater by Cissy
Sunday, April 6th, 2008
Free breakfast at Jamba Juice
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Jamba Juice has announced that it has launched its new breakfast menu in all stores nationwide. An NBC poll estimated 40% of Americans skip breakfast. Jamba wants to inspire the nation to live a healthier life, starting with a nutritious breakfast everyday. “We are on a breakfast mission,” said Paul Coletta, Senior Vice President, Marketing [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
Cultural Revolution on Capitol Hill
A Call to Action: Make Room for Arts & Entertainment in Urban Planning
Art venues and artist’s housing is disappearing around the city, especially on Capitol Hill. Come and make your concerns known to your city representatives and hear ideas about how we can help stem the tide of arts and artists from our city core.
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