Seattle and the entire Pacific Northwest was hit by a major snow storm starting the week of January 15th with major snow fall seen on the 18th. By 1/20, it was already melting, but we went through some of the photos and found this great old song by Sherwood “Snowing in Seattle” and put them together in a little video.

“Janet in a Snow Yoni” by Ed

“Trader Pup and Hula” by Elicia

“Home” by Tamitha

“Snow Fro” by Yo Jo

“Hello Snow Kitty” by Cole

“The Hood” by Marlow

“Snow Peace” by Darcy

Tattoo artist Madame Lazonga interviewed by Seattle artist Billy King.

Women with scars from breast cancer surgery now have options to improve their lives. Tattoos applied to cover disfiguring operations are revealed by a cancer survivor and client of Seattle’s renowned tattoo artist, Madame Lazonga. “Kim” explains why she chose a full-body tattoo to cover her torso from shoulder, to chest, to hip.

A visit to Marlow & Jodavid Paint-by-Number Salon by Treasure Hunters Roadshow, hosted by comedian Andy St. Claire.

If Cher, Boy George, Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury got busy and created a love child, it would be Adam Lambert. Tuesday night he brought his Glam Nation Tour to Seattle to the Showbox Sodo for an incredible evening of camp, dance-pop and -rock and gave it all a light coating of goth.

The audience was an unusual blend of middle-aged women, younger fag hags, sexually confused young men and a few bewildered parents accompanying their children to the sold-out show.

Adam performed about an hour of dance and music — some of it big and loud with heavy beats, some of it soft and acoustic. His set included covers of Johnny Cash (“Ring of Fire”) and Led Zeppelin (“Whole Lotta Love”), proving that nerve and audacity are not two of his deficiencies. The band was tight, as were the incredible dancers, and the crowd swooned with each costume change.

The set list comprised over a dozen songs, mostly from his “For Your Entertainment” album. But the performance and costume changes, including a laser show, and the dancing were as much an attraction as the songs.

Even though he came in 2nd in the American Idol competition, it’s obvious that Adam Lambert is the number one winner in the pop/glam/goth/gay/dance category!

St. Mark’s Cathedral had a very special event last week, a fundraiser and benefit for the Gage Academy of Art.

We were guests of the very fabulous Christine and David Gedye and a bevy of glamorous swells, and enjoyed an elegant feast, incredible music, acrobats, dancers and a special evening inspired by Italian Commedia dell’Arts.

Gage Academy of Art was founded by Pamela Belyea, Co-founder and Executive Director & Gary Faigin, and is a powerful training school providing classical training to contemporary artists.

Gary Faigin and Pamela Belyea

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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

King of Retro, Charles Phoenix, made a rare Seattle visit and presented one of his hilarious slide shows at the Kirkland Performing Arts Center. Jeffrey and Erik had a fun and kitschy Scandinavian holiday party in his honor and a good time was had by all.

CLICK HERE for a complete photo set of Charles Phoenix’ visit to Seattle!

Cool Seattle instrumental surf band King of Hawaii opened for El Vez last week at the Tractor. Headed by Top Pot Donut King Mark Klebeck, this band captures the sounds of sunny Southern California with a Northwest sensibility.