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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
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
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Bug Banquet at the Feast of Saint Gratus
Celebrate the Feast of Saint Gratus, patron saint of entomophobia (insect fear) with a bug banquet by The Bug Chef, David George Gordon, at Seattle’s Café Racer on Wednesday, September 7th. The four-course meal will begin at 7:00 p.m. and feature grasshopper kabobs, a cricket-and-pasta salad, bug juice and other exotic treats by Gordon. . [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Food,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Saturday, August 27th, 2011
Bumber-by-Number art exhibit shows altered “Paint-by-Numbers” at Bumbershoot
“Bumber By Number” is an interactive and fully immersive Paint-by-Number art exhibit curated by Marlow Harris and JoDavid for the 2011 Bumbershoot Arts Festival. The show features an interactive audience participatory paint-by-number homage to Edouard Manet’s “The Picnic” (“Le Dejeuner sur L’Herbe”) by artist Ryan Feddersen. In addition, bask in the glory of Victoria BC [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Art,Events,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Friday, August 26th, 2011
Republic of Seattle channeled by Igor Keller
Seattle is a city of distinct neighborhoods and we celebrate each areas unique differences. While some observations appear to be based on stereotypes, often stereotypes mirror reality. Seattle is one of the few cities in the U.S. to have its own Department of Neighborhoods, and its not rare to have each neighborhood have their own [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
Live! Masked Mexican Wrestling – Lucha Libre today in South Park
The Environment Coalition of South Seattle (ECOSS) presents Lucha Libre in the Street in South Park. This is a family-friendly event. Kids’ activities start at 4 p.m. with free lucha-mask face painting, bouncy house and more. The Mexican-style wrestling, featuring Luchadores Independientes de Washington, begins at 6 p.m. Cheer on your favorite wrestler whether they [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Events by Marlow Harris
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
A visit to the Paint-by-Number Salon
A visit to Marlow & Jodavid Paint-by-Number Salon by Treasure Hunters Roadshow, hosted by comedian Andy St. Claire.
No Comments » - Posted in Art,Video by Marlow Harris
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Celebrate Obama’s 50th at O.B.A.M.A
President Barack Obama celebrates his 50th birthday on Thursday August 4th, and we at OBAMA (The Official Bad Art Museum of Art) are celebrating in style with house band God’s Favorite Beefcake in the Obama Room. The party starts at 8pm at Cafe Racer, located at 5828 Roosevelt Way NE in Ravenna/UW District. Live music, [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Art Galleries,Happenings,Holidaze,Music,Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Walking Tour: Aurora: Life on Seattle’s Mother Road
Thousands of drivers use Aurora Avenue every day, yet few understand how a city street can be as controversial as this one. Aurora plays host to a broad and colorful spectrum of Seattle characters, often receiving public criticism as a result. Historian Roger van Oosten will give an informative, witty, and fun tour of the [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Seattle News by Marlow Harris
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
Captain’s Blog: Outdoor Live Star Trek Project
Star Date Saturday, July 23rd, Hello Earth Productions is bringing back their ode to trekkies everywhere with another round of live performaces of classic Star Trek episodes. On this weekend’s docket is “This Side of Paradise”. Star Trek in the Park~! It takes place at Lavizzo Park on 21st and S. Jackson in the Central [...]
