Archive for February, 2010
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery Springs Into Action!
As the weather heats up, so does the action at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, with a series of exhibitions, signings and performances featuring some of our favorite artists.
On Saturday, March 13, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Fantagraphics Bookstore welcomes illustrious LOVE & ROCKETS co-creator Gilbert Hernandez on the occasion of the release of his [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art Galleries, Events, Exhibits, Music, Performance, Seattle News, Visual Arts by larryreid
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Baconopolis Returns! Pig out on bacon this Friday, February 26.
It’s that time a year again, the time when Tom Douglas’s Palace Ballroom showcases 10 (count ’em) different dishes featuring salty hog strips: Baconopolis returns for a second year this Friday, February 26 from 6 to 8pm.
Your dishes, should you choose to accept them:
* B.L.A.T. * Bacon Cured Whole Pig * Bacon Cornbread Muffin * [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Food by Marlow Harris
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Al Perry and Alvarius B play The Josephine
You are invited to an intimate acoustic concert with Al Perry and Alvarius B at The Josephine on Thursday February 25th at 9:00pm
The legendary Al Perry will be playing a solo acoustic show at the Josephine in Ballard starting at 9:00sharp. After his set, Alvarius B (Alan Bishop founder of the Sun City Girls and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by jodavid
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Lushy at ToST this Friday night!
Lushy w/ The Satellite 4 @ ToST Friday, Feb 19 9pm.
This will be a riot of a show. Southern soul, mod space pop, horns, organs, hand claps and tambourines?! You won’t know how to contain yourself!
http://myspace.com/thesatellite4
http://Lushy.com
http://tostlounge.com
No Comments » - Posted in Clubs, Music by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
On the Surface: Passions We Can’t Hide
On the Surface: Passions We Can’t Hide
Diane Marie Chaudiere, Gay Jensen, and Barbara Zander
February 3-26, 2010
Phinney Center Gallery
On the Surface: Passions We Can’t Hide, on view now at the Phinney Center Gallery through February 26th, celebrates three artists’ passions.
Diane Marie Chaudiere is passionate about gardening and aquatic environments.
Gay Jensen is passionate about [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Exhibits, Seattle News, Visual Arts by MylindaS
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
The Eye In The Sky: R.I.P. Eric Woolfson
In the early hours of December 2nd 2009 a remarkable talent in the world of song writing and composition, vision, and stage musicals passed away at the age of 64: his name, Eric Woolfson. The name may not be familiar to you, but his many achievements and associations in the world of music will surely [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Items of Interest, Music by Terence Gunn
Monday, February 15th, 2010
Nube Green Mercantile Grand Opening
Last week’s Grand Opening extravaganza at Nube was a roaring success, as apparent from seeing the hordes of supporters, well-wishers and shoppers crowding the corner mercantile in the Oddfellows Building.
Shoppers gazed lovingly at the myriad of earth-friendly merchandise and wondered aloud about this pillow, that piece of furniture, the stylish clothing lines and the beautiful [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Art, Openings, Seattle News, Shopping by Marlow Harris
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Artist Trust Benefit Gala and Auction: Tickets going fast
The Artist Trust Auction sells out every year and this is a year you don’t want to miss, with fabulous art and incredible performances by Lucia Neare and her Theatrical Wonders.
Support Artist Trust in providing opportunities for writers, musicians, visual and craft artists, choreographers, filmmakers and all kinds of artists to create and flourish in [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Auction by Marlow Harris
Friday, February 12th, 2010
R. Crumb Joins Michael Leavitt’s Art Army
Seattle-based artist Michael Leavitt is involved an ongoing 8-year project sculpting figures for his fanciful “Art Army.” Inductees include Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Mark Ryden, Robert Williams, Ron English, Shag, Banksy, and countless others. His latest recruit is none other than underground comix legend R. Crumb.
This fully articulated wood-carved sculpture was commissioned by an [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Events, Exhibits, Items of Interest, Seattle News, Visual Arts by larryreid
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Georgetown Art Attack Celebrates 2nd Anniversary on Saturday, February 13!
February 1, 2010 – Seattle, WA. The Georgetown Second Saturday Art Attack celebrates is second anniversary on February 13, just in time for Valentine’s Day. What better place for art mavens of all ages to observe this romantic occasion than in the enchanting industrial arts quarter of Georgetown? In the short span of two years [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Events, Exhibits, Music, Performance, Seattle News, Visual Arts by larryreid
Friday, February 12th, 2010
Party in the Train Cars
excerpt from the Moonspinners MySpace page
2/13/2010 9:00 PM at ORIENT EXPRESS w/ LES ESTRANGERS party in the train cars!
2963 4th Avenue South, SEATTLE,
Cost: $5
Hi Gang We MoonSpinners have an especially fun show coming up on Feb. 13th, not only the eve of Valentine’s day but also the start of Chinese New Year (The Year of [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Vodka Twist
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Damaged Goods opening 2/12
Northwest native Mark Pickerel has announced the opening of his new store, Damaged Goods, in Belltown. This isn’t your typical record store: Damaged Goods will feature several of Mark’s interests including vintage clothes, pop art, posters, antiques, books, records and CDs. There will also be an emphasis on box sets and limited “added value” releases. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Music, Openings by Marlow Harris
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
Astrovan CD Release Party!
Astrovan is a group of Seattle musicians representing the four pillars of Rock: Blues, Classic, Metal, and Alternative. And when they collide, they create a deafening sound that makes many a man weak in the knees. Do not be afraid…earplugs usually stop the shaking.
The band formed in early 2009 when Deezer (Triumph & [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Clubs, Music by Marlow Harris
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
MadFlix tonight at McGilvra’s in Madison Park
Peter Johnson is opening up his bar and restaurant McGilvra’s to Indieflix’s “MadFlix” tonight starting at 8pm. There are 3 films, direct from Sundance Film Festival. Have a drink, get some Sliders and settle back for a fun evening of independent films in a relaxed neighborhood setting.
Details:
IndieFlix Presents: MadFlix2 at McGilvra’s Restaurant and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Film by Marlow Harris
Thursday, February 11th, 2010
“BFF”- Excerpts from the Friends of the Nib
Opening Thursday February 11th – 6-10PM – at Vermillion
Friends of the Nib
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Art Galleries, Events by jodavid
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Love My Wave Fridays
One of my Favorite ongoing dance nights in Seattle is DJ Miss B Wonder Jones’ “Love My Wave”. It’s been around in one form or another for years, featuring 80’s punk, ska and other various forms of modern music. This version (my favorite so far) is purely New Wave. It happens Fridays in Belltown at [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Vodka Twist
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Seattle’s favorite dance artists tackle Love and Valentines Day themes at On The Boards
If you’re feeling lonely or even if you’re lucky and have a loved one to celebrate with, you will want to attend Break a Heart at On The Boards which features some of Seattle’s most creative dancers and choreographers together tackling the theme of love (and heartbreak?), conveniently scheduled around one of the most unfortunate [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Dance by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Dancing on the Valentine 5: David Bowie Tribute Night
Dancing on the Valentine is an annual benefit concert for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education, and patient services. The Society’s mission is to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and Myeloma, as well as improve the quality of life for patients and their [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Charity, Costume, Dance, Music by Vodka Twist
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010
Celebrate Valentine’s with Gahan Wilson this Saturday at Fantagraphics Bookstore.
If you’re passionate about comix, there’s no place like Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ve got “50 Years of Playboy Cartoons” with Gahan Wilson. Meet the living legend from 6:00 to 9:00 PM this Saturday, February 13 for a book signing and reception for his exhibition of original drawings and prints.
To [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art, Art Galleries, Events, Exhibits, Items of Interest, Seattle News, Visual Arts by larryreid
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Sarah Joncas and Ciou at Roq La Rue Gallery
Roq La Rue Gallery
presents
Sarah Joncas
“Shadow Play”
new paintings
And
Ciou
“Mysterious Flowers”
paintings and drawings
Opening Friday February 12th 6-9pm
Show runs through March 6th
Sarah Joncas new show focuses on the theme of shadows. Her work is primarily narrative portraiture, but is imbued with a sense of cinematic spatiality and a contemporary noir sensibility. Influenced by artists diverse in scope as Van [...]
