Archive for September, 2011
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
One night only – Monty Banks and the High Rollers at Cafe Racer 9/29
Monty Banks, star of stage and screen, will be appearing in a special Farewell Seattle show before taking off for New Orleans. He will be doing a show at Cafe Racer in Seattle, located at 5828 Roosevelt Way NE. Monty Banks, International Night Club Performer, New Orleans Jazz Musician and Las Vegas Casino Entertainer will [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Music,Seattle News,Shows by Marlow Harris
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
20th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind album
The twentieth anniversary of the landmark Nirvana album Nevermind is being marked in various ways around the world, including some events here in Seattle. At EMP, you can see the show “Nirvana: Taking Punk to the Masses” which has the world’s most extensive exhibition of memorabilia celebrating the music and history of Nirvana, and featuring [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Exhibits,Music,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
History Link recreates the opening of the Century 21 Seattle World’s Fair
The Seattle World’s Fair ran from April 21st 1962 to October 21st 1962 on 74 acres in downtown Seattle that is now known as the Seattle Center. The fair featured the World of Science; The World of Century 21, which gave the fairgoer a glimpse at what the 21st century would be like; World of [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Fund Raisers,History,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Seattle artist Billy King unveils new mural at the Pike Place Market
Seattle artist Billy King has created a special and unique gift to the city he loves, a spectacular mural in the Pike Place Market. Though his murals usually cost $10,000, he tried to raise $2500 through Kickstarter and had decided to donate the rest of his time, but the public rose behind the effort and [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Art,Openings by Marlow Harris
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Redhook’s 30th Birthday Bash to Feature Devo, Psychedelic Furs and Tom Tom Club
Redhook turns 30 this year, and they’ve decided to party like it’s 1981. In addition to a special band lineup featuring DEVO, PSYCHEDELIC FURS and TOM TOM CLUB , they will be releasing their Extra Special Birthday Beer as the second beer in their Blueline Series for the event. Tickets for the September 17th bash [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Music by Marlow Harris
Friday, September 16th, 2011
J.P. Patches last appearance in Seattle on Saturday
Seattle’s beloved J.P. Patches makes his farewell performance at noon Saturday 9/17, where he’ll take the main stage at the Fishermen’s Fall Festival at Seattle’s Fishermen’s Terminal. The event, in its 23rd year, benefits the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial, a nonprofit organization that promotes fishing-industry safety and helps families who’ve lost loved ones at sea. For [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Events,Festivals by Marlow Harris
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
DRAWING POWER: Curator Warren Bernard discusses the history of cartoon advertising at Fantagraphics Bookstore. Special guest Tom Neely.
September 13, 2011 – Seattle, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery welcomes two diverse professionals in the field of comix for an extraordinary event on Saturday, September 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Editor and curator Warren Bernard will discuss cartoons in the service of commerce in connection with his new book and exhibition Drawing Power: [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Art Galleries,Events,Exhibits,Free,Music,Seattle News,Visual Arts by larryreid
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Arts-A-Glow: Burien Lantern Festival
Now in its 6th year Arts-A-Glow brings the magic and wonder of lantern art to Burien. Join in the celebration on: Saturday September 10th, 5:00-10:00pm This is a FREE event. This year the festival has changed locations and is presented in the lovely Dottie Harper Park, 421 SW 146th, ‘a magical evening in the forest.’ [...]
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Celebrate Japanese Culture at Aki Matsuri
The Aki Matsuri Festival (or “Fall Festival”) now in its 14th year, is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Japan and is presented yearly by the Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association (ENMA). The Aki Matsuri festival will be on Bellevue College’s main campus this weekend Saturday, September 10th (10:00am-6:00pm) and Sunday September 11 (10:00am-4:30pm.) [...]
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
5K Art Walk by NEPO House
NEPO House, brain child of Seattle artist Klara Glosova, is pleased to present NEPO 5K DON’T RUN. On September 10 over 80 artists will prepare site-specific installations along five kilometers of Seattle streets, starting at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square and finishing at NEPO House on Beacon Hill. Following the route, participants will encounter interactive [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Athletic Events,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Roq La Rue presents Yumiko Kayukawa
Roq La Rue presents Yumiko Kayukawa ” Coming Home ” new paintings opening Friday, September 9th 6-9pm! Japanese painter Yumiko Kayukawa jokingly says “My father is Ninja, my mother is Geisha…and I was raised by wolves!” and that playful irreverence is also seen in her dynamic, rock-pop, color saturated paintings of independent women surrounded by animal [...]
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Saturday, September 3rd, 2011
Bumbershoot turns 41!
The Labor Day weekend, harbenger of the end of summer, brings North America’s largest urban arts festival, Bumbershoot to Seattle. Now in the 41st year, Bumbershoot is world renowned for showcasing musical talent. And while there are a myriad of music choices, Bumbershoot by it’s very name is an umbrella of the arts (from the [...]
