Archive for May, 2008
Friday, May 30th, 2008
The Show to End All Shows!
 This is my favorite circus and I’m taking my mom on Sunday nite at 7pm (they have a special kids show every Sunday…apparently some circus’ have performances that aren’t suitable for for kids my age….I can’t imagine what they do) but I still love this show anyway!!! http://www.circuscontraption.com/
No Comments » - Posted in Circus,Music,Performance by Ruby
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Crazy Cool Dance Party Tonight at the Funhouse
Tuesday ~ The Mercury Four play: May, 27th at the Funhouse 206 5th Ave N, Seattle, Washington 98109 Cost : $6 Yes friends, it’s a Tuesday but it’s not only the Mercury Four but the Crimson Ghosts (Misfits Surf cover band from Mass — so cool)!!! Mercury Four opens,  Crimson Ghosts second and the ‘Verb play third. I saw [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Music,Seattle News,Venues by Marlow Harris
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
The Home Bar: Resurrection of a Mid-20th Century Domestic Icon, Pt. 5
Welcome to part 5, the last chapter of The Home Bar: Resurrection of a Mid-20th Century Domestic Icon. In the previous chapter we ended in the early 2000s with the neo-Tiki craze and the home bar’s biggest resurgence in domestic culture, Tiki or otherwise. As they once did in the mid-20th Century, people again began entertaining guests at home, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Items of Interest,Uncategorized by Terence Gunn
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
Master of Fine Arts 2008 opening at The Henry
The Henry presents the University of Washington’s School of Art, Master of Fine Arts annual exhibition in the North Galleries. Throughout their graduate program, students have worked with faculty advisers and other artists to expand concepts, develop advanced techniques, discuss critical issues, and emerge with a vision and direction for their own work. Pieces in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Exhibits by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Art Party and Sale to benefit Coyote Jr. High
Lots of great Seattle artists, great food, good cause. 11am to 8pm Thursday, May 22nd at 1121 23rd Avenue East on Capitol Hill.
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Fund Raisers by Marlow Harris
Monday, May 19th, 2008
Shag this Saturday at Fantagraphics!
SHAG (Josh Agle), of Santa Ana, CA, is the Andy Warhol of the new millennium. His distinctive artwork is characterized by a deceptively simple fluid line quality and contemporary interpretations of mid-century Americana. His work is simultaneously fresh and familiar, drawing on oddities of American popular culture both past and present. SHAG’s imagery resonates with [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Books,Cartoonists by Cissy
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Shake 5 @ Cafe Racer!
  Cafe Racer 5828 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle WA 98105 206.523.5282 http://www.caferacerseattle.com/index.shtml
No Comments » - Posted in DJ,Music,Venues by Cissy
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Peter Bagge May 17th @ Fantagraphics!
 2nd Featured Artist Coming This Saturday at Fantagraphics!  THREE BRILLIANT ART STARS SHINE ON CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS IN MAY AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY!  Jordan Crane on May 10, Peter Bagge on May 17, and SHAG on May 24  Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery springs into action in May with a succession of events featuring [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Books,Cartoonists by Cissy
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Aurélia’s Oratorio
  This is the coolest piece of theater to hit town since before I was born! Take your mom! I’m taking my mom Saturday night…we already have plans on Mother’s Day but if you don’t GO SEE THIS SHOW! They even have brunch on Sunday! Don’t miss it! http://www.seattleinternational.org/seattle/performers/aurelia.html Aurélia’s Oratorio France Special Pre-Festival [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Performance,Theater by Ruby
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Kinky Carnival. Naughty fun for all!
 From the website: Here’s your chance to have a no risk opportunity to try on some fantasies in a safe and healthy place. The Kinky Carnival is a fun sexy playground for adults; a spacious place for sensual expression that is clean, beautiful and well-lighted. Seattle’s Kinky Carnival
No Comments » - Posted in Fund Raisers,Items of Interest,Seattle News,Weird by Marlow Harris
Thursday, May 8th, 2008
Tonight May 8th! Tim Marsden @ Cafe Racer 7pm
Here are a few biographical details pertaining to Tim Marsden and his work(The cunning plan here is he can add and subtract these “facts†as he wishes.) I was born in England but spent most of my formative years in Canada and the U.S. I am still surprised when I utter the sentence “I went to [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Music,Visual Arts by Cissy
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
May 10th: The El Vez For Prez Tour 08 Plus Trannyshack!
The El Vez For Prez Tour 08 http://www.elvez.net Yes!  It’s true every one’s favorite Mexican Immigrant is rocking the vote again this election year. Come check out his politics, his band, and the lovely Swedish Housewife! The Kirkland Performing Arts Center 350 Kirkland Avenue 425-893-9900 www.kpcenter.org  8PM $10 – $26 The Swedish Housewife will be shakin’ her money-maker twice [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Burlesque,Comedy,politics by Cissy
Monday, May 5th, 2008
THREE BRILLIANT ART STARS SHINE ON CONSECUTIVE SATURDAYS IN MAY AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY!
Jordan Crane on May 10, Peter Bagge on May 17, and SHAG on May 24 Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery springs into action in May with a succession of events featuring three of the country’s most celebrated cartoonists and remarkable illustrators. The public of all ages is invited to join us in an exciting series of [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Books,Cartoonists,Exhibits by Cissy
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Hui O Nani Hawai’i's 47th Annual Lu’au
Title: Seattle Luau Time Come and enjoy a traditional Hawaiian Lu’au meal and entertainment performed by the students of Hui O Nani Hawai’i. We will share with you the beauty of the hula and other dances from the islands. Come for the food…Come for the fun…Come for the friends…Come learn and experience one of Hawai’i’s [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Items of Interest,Performance,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Georgetown Art Attack
“Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack†Spring Offensive Continues with a Blast on Saturday, May10 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM Seattle’s liveliest cultural adventure continues with the May 10 installment of the Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack. This monthly event, a production of the Georgetown Merchants’ Association, is intended to draw attention to the creative industrial [...]
