Seattle Twist

In epistemology the kind of knowledge usually discussed is propositional knowledge, also known as “knowledge-that” as opposed to “knowledge-how.”

In this special event at On The Boards, explore both kinds of karaoke knowledge and join arts impresario Eric Fredericksen (Western Bridge curator and karaoke expert) as he hosts this party while delivering a lecture on karaoke, the culture industry, and communal popular culture.

Drinks (Thank God!) at 7:30 pm, show and lecture starts at 8:00pm. Come prepared to perform and be sure to pick out your song ahead of time. Buy your tickets for this event and a similar event in March.

Epistemology is concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge and belief. Just because you believe you can sing, doesn’t mean you can! Be sure to attend this lecture, party and demo to brush up on your karaoke skills.

(Eric regales the crowd at the On The Boards 30th anniversary party)

Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 7:30 – 9pm
Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.

Veteran journalist and third-generation Seattleite Knute Berger thinks Seattle is turning into the civic equivalent of a Starbucks’ Frappucino. Holding forth as “Mossback” over the years on the pages of Seattle Weekly, Seattle Magazine, and on Crosscut.com and KUOW, Berger’s contrarian and libertarian view of life in Seattle have been compiled into a new book, Pugetopolis: A Mossback Takes on Growth Addicts, Weather Wimps, and the Myth of Seattle Nice. He appears with his friend, award-winning journalist and author Timothy Egan (The Worst Hard Time), to argue about the implications of our pretensions to “world class city” status. David Brewster moderates.

Being a Seattle native myself, I’m particularly fascinated by discussions of Seattle, its history and projections for the future. I loved reading Knute’s contributions in the Weekly and now on Crosscut. And Tim was the featured speaker at the 10th anniversary of History Link.

Tickets at Town Hall

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery’s resident curator Larry Reid will speak at the Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue in Seattle. Reid will present a slide lecture on the topic “WEIRDOS: Seattle’s Alternative Comics Culture in the Context of R. Crumb’s Underground.” If you have yet to see the phenomenal Crumb exhibition at the Frye, this represents one of the last opportunities to view this comprehensive collection and explore Crumb’s considerable influence on comics in the Northwest. Admission is free. Reid assures us that you’ll get your money’s worth. More info at 206.622.9250.

Ken Kelly rocks! If you don’t know him go to this show and get to know him!

604 Second Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104
http://www.howardhouse.net

(Since you’re in Pioneer Square stop in the Catherine Person Gallery and meet Nola Avienne at the opening of the ‘Black & White Show’).

Opens Saturday January 12 at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery in Seattle.

The youth rebellion of the 1960s produced some of the most stunning artwork and graphics of the 20th century. Four decades later, this imagery still resonates. The artists of this era will be featured prominently in Seattle at the dawn of 2008. The Frye Art Museum will host “R. Crumb’s Underground” opening January 26. Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery will endeavor to place Crumb’s work in historical context with the exhibition “Rebel Visions: The Underground Comix Revolution” opening January 12, continuing through February 6, 2008.

Based on the book of the same title by comix historian and archivist Patrick Rosenkranz, in association with Fantagraphics resident curator Larry Reid, “Rebel Visions” will feature relics, artwork and artifacts by an impressive array of Underground era cartoonists: Justin Green, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Robert Williams and S. Clay Wilson, among others.

Patrick Rosenkranz is the author of two books on Underground Comix. In addition to Rebel Vision (Fantagraphics Books, Seattle, 2003), he wrote You Call This Art?!: A Greg Irons Retrospective (Fantagraphics Books, Seattle, 2006). The book chronicles the career of this influential, though largely unheralded, underground artist. Following his experience as a cartoonist, Irons moved to Seattle where he became an accomplished tattoo artist working at the storied Seattle Tattoo Emporium on First Avenue. Several works by Greg Irons from this period will be on display. Rosenkranz will lecture on R. Crumb and his compatriots at the Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue, on Saturday, January 26 at 2:00 PM.

Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is located at 1201 S. Vale Street at the corner of Airport Way S., in the heart of Georgetown’s lively business district. The space is open daily 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM. Phone 206.658.0110.

Jeffrey Ochsner’s History of Seattle Architecture Lecture Series.

Jeffrey wrote the most excellent book I’ve found on the history of Seattle Architecture, with tons of photos, both of single-family homes and commercial buildings.

April 28 & May 12, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by SAF and the Seattle Room at the Seattle Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium, Seattle Central Library
1000 Fourth Avenue

FREE - No Registration Required
Doors will open at 12:30 p.m.

SeattleArchitecture.org

 Day of the Accordion at the Seattle Center on Sunday, February 25th 11am to 5pm.

Performances, workshops, and chromatic accordion explained and demonstrated by accordion professionals.

Why go to Leavenworth when you can enjoy The Smilin’ Scandinavians, who’ve performed in the past with Inga Schvinga, the transvestite Polka Queen?

NW Accordion Society

 

Yum. This year’s Conference of the Pacific Northwest Historian’s Guild is called “Let’s Eat: A History of Food and Foodways in the Pacific Northwest” and will celebrate food and eating in Northwest History. The first session on Friday March 2 is at the Nordic Heritage Center and Saturday’s session is at the Museum of History and Industry.

One seminar includes Paul Dorpat, historian and author including Building Washington: A History of Washington State Public Works,  “Keep Clam, Ivar, Ivar’s and the Culture of Clams”

Also, enjoy a Scandinavian Smorgasbord dinner, meet “The Lettuce King of Fife” and a viewing of the documentary: “3 Feet Under, Digging Deep for the Geoduck.”

Mmmm…..  I can smell the clam chowder now!