Archive for November, 2008
Saturday, November 29th, 2008
Macho Cheese
Remember in the 1970s and 1980s when the men on TV and in movies were just oozing with machismo? We’re talking mustaches, Tom Selleck, David Hasselhoff, Hulk Hogan, Mr. T, CHiP’s, HE-Man, mullets, Firebirds, wrestling, etc. All that really awful macho man stuff from the “culture” of the day. Women were sometimes included as well, [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Art,Exhibits by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
• The Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack Holiday Blast, Dec. 13
GEORGETOWN SECOND SATURDAY ART ATTACK HOLIDAY BLAST ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13! Join us in Georgetown for one of the season’s most festive holiday celebrations on Saturday, December 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack offers diverse entertainment, visual arts exhibitions, unique shopping experiences, exquisite dining and boisterous socializing at dozens [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Seattle News by jodavid
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Red, Orange, YELLOW! Call for Sears Portrait People
Artist Erin Shafkind has done two in a series of several portraits, first in Red and then in Orange. The last portrait of this year is scheduled for Sunday Dec. 7th 2008 in the afternoon. The next color on the color wheel is YELLOW! Erin thought orange would be difficult but she had a great [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Performance by Marlow Harris
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Equinox Studios Sale Dec. 13th
Unbelievably groovy sale at Equinox Studios, including items from Robert Corby Baker who makes custom-made skateboards like this one pictured here, and 40 other talented artists. Equinox Studios is Georgetown’s newest artist collective, and they’re holding its second annual holiday show on December 13th. Over 40 artists and artisans will be showing and selling work: [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Holiday Sales by Marlow Harris
Monday, November 24th, 2008
Bizarre Bazaar
Isn’t this coat just so fabulous? It’s one of the items that will be for sale at The Bizarre Bazaar – a community-supporting Alternative Market and Visionary Art Opening, featuring a variety of distinctive products created by local artists. The upstairs will be a visionary art gallery featuring the work of Dreaming Co:nexus and down [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Holiday Sales by Marlow Harris
Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
• Second Anniversary Gala & Beasts Show
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery Celebrates 2nd Anniversary on December 13 with a Spectacular Party and BEASTS Art Exhibition! Over the course of two years, Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery has become woven into the region’s cultural fabric and drawn attention to an impressive array of local, national and international narrative cartoonists, illustrators, graphic designers, and fine artists [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Art,Books,Cartoonists,Events by jodavid
Friday, November 21st, 2008
Lushy at Conor Byrne in Ballard on Saturday 11/22
Ya gotta go! Lushy Website Conor Byrne Pub
No Comments » - Posted in Events,Music by Marlow Harris
Friday, November 21st, 2008
Official Bad Art Museum of Art Opening Night Video
If you missed the opening, don’t worry, you can drop by anytime to the Official Bad Art Museum of Art at Cafe Racer because it’s now open from 7am until 2am, 7 days a week. Stop by for lunch or dinner or a cold one after work and view the stupendous art. Janet Galore’s actual [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Naughty Twister anyone?
DJ Vodka Twist has teamed up with Burning Hearts Burlesque! Great music and Go-Go Girles every Wednesday at King Cat Theater where there will be photo shoots, mini fashion shows, Twister contests and more. It’s every Wednesday night starting November 26th. It’s a $7 cover $4 for the lingerie clad & those who dress to [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Adam Sekular at Free Sheep Foundation
Free Sheep Foundation is proud to present a special project by Adam Sekuler. November 20 – 28 7pm-11pm nightly Opening event this Thursday, Nov. 20. “merely mouthpiece” – a ten channel video installation comprised of stop motion dance pieces all with unique audio tracks. it is a choose your own adventure style work in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Events,Exhibits by Marlow Harris
Sunday, November 16th, 2008
Seattle’s response to Proposition 8
I was able to attend the anti-Proposition 8 rally in Volunteer Park yesterday and it was a great show of force in support of civil rights for my LGBT friends. I shot some video and added a few photos and music. Since the presidential election a few weeks ago, we’re politically galvanized and know now [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Friday, November 14th, 2008
High Anxiety
Artist and Seattle Twist contributor Janet Galore has a new show coming up at Cafe Racer exploring her love/hate relationship with commercial flying. She is fascinated by the design of commercial jet aircraft, the airline industry, air security, pilots, flight attendants, and luggage and most of her work in the past few years has pondered [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Events by Marlow Harris
Friday, November 14th, 2008
• Twist Pic of the Week !
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Are you willing to wear a white poetry bikini?
POETRY POLAR BEAR CLUB Noon, Saturday 13 December, Green Lake Bath House A group of brave souls in WHITE POETRY BIKINIS will take the plunge for poetry this December! This group is looking for 25 hardy individuals and a host of happy, warm, noN-bikini VOLUNTEERS to bear witness, hand out towels and take pictures. Are [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Events by Marlow Harris
Saturday, November 8th, 2008
GWAR!
What can you say about GWAR? Well for starters, most people say “Don’t wear nice clothes.” GWAR (the name is a shortened version of the original “GWAARGGGH!!!”) are of course known for their elaborate costumes, spraying the crowd with various fluids, and their “boundless hatred for all things alive.” They and their “marauding mutant metal” [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by peterga
Friday, November 7th, 2008
Trike for Beers
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! November 9th | 1pm | Targy’s Tavern at 600 W. Crocket Street Race your trike to the Streamline Tavern Nov 9th, buy your big wheel or trike and race me. The glory of the Triple D cup awaits you. TRIKE FOR BEERS!
No Comments » - Posted in Events,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
• Seattle Twisting in the streets!
OBAMA’s speech last night prompted joyous celebration and dancing in the streets at Cafe Racer in Seattle. Pinch Me!!! I can’t believe it ! We watched his speech in a crowded room full of our best friends at Cafe Racer, our favorite neighborhood spot here in Seattle, where we’ve gathered weekly sharing great friendship, laughter, and [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Seattle News by jodavid
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
“Recuerdos de Mexico”: Southern flavor from North of the border
Diosa del fuego / The Fire Goddess Victoria BC artist Bill Blair creates these unique 1/1 hand-tinted silver gelatin prints for your delight and approval. You can see his work at the Roq la Rue Gallery opening on Friday, November 7th from 6 to 9pm and view his work on this Roq la Rue preview [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
Shawn Ferris opening this week at Gallery 110
Seattle artist Shawn Ferris, along with Robin Harlow, will have a show at Gallery 110. Artists’ Preview Reception: Wednesday, November 5, 6-8pm First Thursday Exhibition Opening: November 6, 6-8pm Gallery 110 Hours, Wednesday – Saturday, 12-5pm
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Exhibits,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Monday, November 3rd, 2008
EIGHT DOLLARS per voter
An analysis was done to see how much each vote costs. With the OVER one billion dollars spent during the campaign season, the cost for EACH VOTE totalled EIGHT DOLLARS. In honor of this, Cafe Racer is going to have a SPLENDID Election Party! For the Obama supporters, they will be serving his most favorite [...]
