Archive for January, 2010
Friday, January 29th, 2010
Send Ravenna to Vegas!
VOTE HERE! Our friend Ravenna is in the Top 4 in the Viva Las Vegas burlesque contest – where this year’s special guest is none other than Chuck Berry! But ONLY the Top 4 in the internet contest get to compete at the main event in April, and I’m afraid there’s not much of a [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Burlesque,Contests,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Friday, January 29th, 2010
NEWAVE! Mini Comix Book Launch Party This Saturday at Fantagraphics Bookstore
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery hosts an exhibition and publication party for NEWAVE! The Underground Mini Comix of the 1980s this Saturday, January 30 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Self published mini comics in the 1970s and 1980s were the direct descendants of the Underground Comix movement of the 1960s. Early practitioners photocopied, stapled and distributed [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Seattle News by larryreid
Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Benefit for Haiti at Cafe Racer and the Official Bad Art Museum of Art
Come be a part of a WONDERFUL thing! Cafe Racer and the Official Bad Art Museum of Art is hosting a benefit show for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Performances begin ’round 9:00pm with on Thursday January 28th: God’s Favorite Beefcake – Oh dear. If you haven’t seen this band, it’s about time [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Fund Raisers,Music by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
The Frosting On The Classical Cake
I’ve been a listener of 98.1 Classical KING FM — Seattle’s classical music station — for many years. I listen to it at home and in my car. Mostly I turn it on for background music, often to facilitate my mood or creativity; but now and again a certain piece of music by a certain [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Art,Items of Interest,Music,Seattle News by Terence Gunn
Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
Cocktails with Sylvia, Tor, Burt & friends.
Sylvia O’Stayformore, a longtime drag hostess and fixture on Capitol hill, is taking the new light rail to explore the city. She has taken the lead pianist of her previous band, Pocket Hercules, and they are off to explore the world. First stop Orient Express. Join Sylvia and Tor Middlewood as they explore rare Bacharach, [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Booze,Food,Free,Music,Performance,Theater,Weird by Vodka Twist
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Elvis Tribute show 2010 recap videos
The Sixth Annual Elvis Tribute show at Conor Byrne on Jan. 9th, 2010 was a fun night of music and revelry showcasing a lineup of stellar musicians. Here’s a taste of the entertainment below, and click on the ALL VIDEOS link to see full videos of all performances. - jodavid ALL VIDEOS ALL VIDEOS
1 Comment » - Posted in Elvis,Music,Seattle,Video by jodavid
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
Big Ass Benefit Party for Ken Kelly
Our dear friend and fellow artist Ken Kelly who is uninsured recently underwent emergency surgery and the hounds are barking at his door. An amazing array of artists have generously donated fantastic pieces for this event to help our friend in need. Don your cocktail attire and jump into bidding wars in style! Raise your [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Fund Raisers by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
2010 Seattle Invitationals wrap up!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis has Left the building!!! Check the sample videos below or Link to ALL THE VIDEOS of the evening – Dino Macris – - Jim Dever – Link to ALL THE VIDEOS of the evening and Link to the Official 2010 Seattle Invitationals website
No Comments » - Posted in Contests,Elvis,Performance,Seattle by jodavid
Monday, January 18th, 2010
It’s More Fun to Compete!
Come drink and play pinball with local low life at the 2nd Annual Georgetwon Invitational Pinball Tournament on Sunday, January 31. Meet at Jules Maes about noon for practice and registration. Games are played at Calamity Jane’s, 9 Lb. Hammer, and Jules Maes Saloon. Winner gets a barrel of Manny’s finest. Prizes in many categories [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by larryreid
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Spectacular Saturday Series at Fantagraphics Bookstore in Seattle
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to present a remarkable series of exhibitions, signings and receptions on successive Saturday evenings January 30 through February 13. These amazing events will feature both emerging talent and legendary masters of the comics medium. Fantagraphics Books celebrates the publication of NEWAVE! The Underground Mini Comix of the 1980s with [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by larryreid
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Twist Pic of the Week!
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No Comments » - Posted in Twist Pic of the Week ! by jodavid
Sunday, January 17th, 2010
Dan Savage hosts evening of rollerskating disco for Equal Rights Washington
This sounds like so much fun! Hosted by Dan Savage, benefiting Equal Rights Washington at The Paramount Theater. $99 VIP Tickets with 100% of each ticket will be donated to ERW. Ticket includes: Main floor, reserved performance seating to the 1/20 performance of Xanadu AND admission to a special after-party following the performance at Chapel [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Fund Raisers,Theater by Marlow Harris
Friday, January 15th, 2010
STUDIES IN WHITE, Saturday Jan 16 at Counter Balance Park
STUDIES IN WHITE EXPERIMENTAL ARTIST WORKING IN MOVEMENT & PERFORMANCE Studies in White is an independent, full-day, event in Seattle. It takes place 9AM–9PM on Saturday 16 January 2010 at COUNTERBALANCE PARK in Lower Queen Anne. Artists will present studies lasting between half an hour and 4 hours in length. Counterbalance Park in an open [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Art,Dance,Events,Items of Interest,Performance,Seattle News,Visual Arts by MylindaS
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
New Brow: The Rise of Underground Art
The Seattle premiere of the film New Brow is this Friday night at the Northwest Film Forum, January 15th 2010 at 9pm. Director Tanem Davidson will be in attendance for a Q&A after the film. Local art dealer Kirsten Anderson, arts impresario Larry Reid, artist Charles Krafft, and Jodavid and I make brief appearances in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Film,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Friday, January 8th, 2010
Seattle Invitationals
That’s right, it’s back, in it’s 13th fabulous year, it’s the Seattle Invitationals, the search for Seattle’s best amateur King of Rock and Roll. Friday, January 8th, 2010 at Club Motor located at 1950 1st Ave. S. in the SODO neighborhood of Seattle. Tickets are $12 in advance and available at Brown Paper Tickets, or [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Contests,Music by Marlow Harris
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Top Pot Doughnuts creates new Elvis Doughnut
Tomorrow, January 8th, would be Elvis 75th birthday and Top Pot Doughnuts has released a special commemorative Elvis Birthday Ring, a raised sugar doughnut with a maple cream frosting and studded with caramelized bacon bits. The King would be proud! These special doughnuts are being made for the Seattle Invitationals, a contest to find the [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Food,Music by Marlow Harris
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Seattle Invitationals 2009
A lovely selection of Elvii from last year’s Seattle Invitationals Elvis-like Tribute Artists. – video by Marlow Harris – photos by Marlow Harris, JoDavid, Marissa Natkin, and Michael Doucett
No Comments » - Posted in Events,Music,Video by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010
In Honor of Elvis’ 75th Birthday!
In Honor of Elvis’ 75th Birthday! I’m sharing with you a slideshow of photos I’ve taken of Marlow with Elvis impersonators, or Tribute Artists, as they prefer to be called. It’s called, Elvis Is Everywhere!!! It speaks for itself. Happy Birthday to the King of Rock and Roll! – Click the pic to begin the show – And [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Elvis,Seattle News by jodavid
Monday, January 4th, 2010
Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack Greets 2010 with a Blast on January 9.
January 3, 2010 – SEATTLE, WA. The Georgetown Art Attack welcomes the New Year with a celebration of contemporary art and entertainment on Saturday, January 9 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Please join us to toast one of Seattle’s most colorful and diverse creative communities. Among the presentations on January 9: The 2nd Anniversary of [...]
