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Win Jazzanova Tickets!
Friday, Jazzanova will hit Chop Suey, where they'll be joined by Suntzu Sound, KEXP's DJ RIZ, and in the lounge will be Made Like a Tree. That's two rooms of dance music for an otherwise gloomy Friday.
We've got two tickets to give away to brighten your weekend. To enter yourself, leave a comment on this post before 6:00 p.m. today. We'll randomly pick the winner Thursday.
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Seattlest Pix 09Nov16
"Untitled" by Bifocal Studios, from our Flickr pool...
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The Ninja Warriors Among Us
If Seattle is going to make national news, it might as well be for ninjas.
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Thanksgiving Pairing Suggestions: Beer and the Bird
A good Thanksgiving, in our opinion, also includes some times for reflection when you can enjoy a mixed drink or a glass of wine. And while wine and martinis might seem the best options with turkey (martinis pair best with dark meat, by the way), there's a missed pairing option: the craft beer.
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More Reasons to Love the Sounders, Soccer
Aside from on-field accomplishments, one of the shining successes of the Sounders FC organization was its connection to fans and the community at large. Today, as part of festivities leading up to Sunday's MLS Cup at Qwest Field, a few Sounders are chipping in to build an entire elementary school playground. In one day.
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Demons, Martial Arts, Kurt Russell: What Else Do You Want?
There's only one reason to see this movie, and that's if you enjoy things that are awesome. Then again, that's one more reason than exists not to go see it, because there are none.
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John Oliver Makes No Apologies
John Oliver is a funny Englishman. To his credit, he’s very upfront about it. A longtime stand-up and current correspondent for The Daily Show, Oliver has perfected a wry, incisive voice, one deeply informed by history, which develops subversive undertones when placed in contrast to his surroundings. Like, say, when he’s doing an impression of a foul-mouthed New Jersey squirrel in the back corner of a tribal casino.
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Isabella Rossellini Brings Green Porno to Benaroya
Squid have three hearts, while anchovies have orgies of sorts.
This was part of the message that actress, model, and author Isabella Rosselini brought to Benaroya Hall last night, where she spoke in support of Green Porno, her two-year-old short film series on the sex lives of insects for the Sundance Channel. The event was part of Seattle Arts & Lectures' calendar of events.
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Hugo House Presents Visiting Hours
Hugo House will be hosting Visiting Hours this Friday at 7:30 p.m., featuring Northwest favorites such as Benjamin Parzybok, Elizabeth Austen, Matt Smith, and Molly Rose. Tickets range from $15-25. What does the term "visiting hours" make you think of? Jail time? Psych wards? Supervised visits with the children? Plexiglass? Though the term "visiting hours" usually makes us think of less-than-happy events or times, the idea of a visiting hour can also be seen...
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We Pronounce Blogsgiving 2009 a Success
A hungry horde of local bloggers descended upon Central Cinema, bearing offerings of canned food and five dollar bills and baying for mulled wine, caramel apples, and camaraderie. On hand were bloggers and readers from CHS, CDNews, Seattle Metblogs, the SunBreak, the PI...the list goes on. Thanks to Neighborlogs for sponsoring it and to Central Cinema for hosting. That pizza was la bamba. We hear from the SunBreak that we raised $447 in cash...
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On Twilight Cocktails
Far be it from us to say that the Twilight franchise of books and movies is bad--they're super-entertaining and enjoyable. We just think Twilight is wrong about two things: Forks, Washington, and vampires.
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Seattlest Pix 09Nov20
"UNTITLED" by PHOTOBYNANI, from our Flickr pool...
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Friendly Folk-Pop for the Kids: Hey Marseilles at Vera This Saturday
Before the seasons changed and our rain-induced pseudo-hibernation began, we were able to gather up many fond musical memories during festival season. During one such venture we were able to talk to Hey Marseilles and Fences as part of our Better Know a CHBP Band series. As luck has it the two bands will be playing the Vera Project this Saturday. (Tickets $10, all ages, 7:30 PM)
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Seattlest Pix 09Nov21
"091031 TRICK" by RYAN CUNNINGHAM, from our Flickr pool...
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Seattlest Pix 09Nov15
"-" by Bifocal Studios, from our Flickr pool...
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Around The -Ists This Week
DCist watched as a real life nature show unfolded at the National Zoo when a deer wandered in to the lion habitat on a busy Sunday afternoon.
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Can't Miss It: Monday
Photo by jktang, from our Flickr pool LOVE THAT GIRL: Raphael Saadiq brings his so-real-it-hurts band to Showbox at the Market tonight. This guy couldn't stop oozing cool if he tried! Check out his tasteful blog, listen to the sweet, sweet jams, then get a dose this evening! 8:00 p.m. // Showbox at the Market // $28 IT'S JUDGMENT DAY, BITCHES!: In honor of Avatar being released soon, Cinerama is playing Terminator 2: Judgment...
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It's Fish v Pebbles in Alaska...and in Seattle
A baker's dozen of Seattle eateries are featuring Bristol Bay sockeye this week, to call attention to the dangers the fish will face from a proposed open pit mine. Save Bristol Bay's salmon by eating salmon, they say! But a woman in Alaska thinks you should boycott those restaurants....
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Mischievous Little Elves
Though Doolittle was released two decades ago and the Pixies haven’t recorded an album since 1991, their sound is just as relevant and could easily pass for something recorded much more recently. Francis’s shrieks haven’t faded and Deal’s soft voice has withstood the test of time.
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Weekend Sports Roundup: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Bad: The Seahawks. About a month ago, the Cardinals were really bad houseguests at Qwest Field. They ate all our food, broke a lamp, and left a 27-3 defeat in our toilet. Sunday in Arizona, the Hawks looked for a minute like they just might return the favor. We shed hair in the bathtub, played loud music and grabbed a 14-0 lead.
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Seattlest Pix 09Nov17
"popular_states-8514" by Kyle Johnson, from our Flickr pool...
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Blogsgiving is Tomorrow!
Wednesday the 18th is our second annual Blogsgiving! Blogsgiving is a chance for a bunch of local blogs (and their readers!) to meet up, mingle, and get some face time while also raising money for Northwest Harvest. We'll be there, as will Seattle Metblogs, The SunBreak, and all of Neighborlogs. This year's event will be held at Central Cinema. Get there at 6:00 p.m. on the dot if you want in on the mulled...
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Can't Miss It: Tuesday
"Corn on the Cob," compliments of ECityBlues, our Flickr pool WHAT'S FOR DINNER: If you haven't heard already, Dine Around Seattle is once again happening--but only until November 30th. The deal is that you can go to any restaurant listed Sunday-Thursday for a three-course dinner for only $30. It makes our mouth water just thinking about it.... Earth & Ocean on a Tuesday night for a three-course meal at thirty bucks?! Ahhhhh, happiness. Besides...
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Give Seattle. GIVE.
Don’t forget to grab a copy of GIVE, a new compilation featuring local and national musicians, including Ben Gibbard, Fleet Foxes, The Cave Singers, D. Black, David Bazan, Le Loup, and plenty more. The album, out today, costs $7 and is available online, in Caffe Vita shops, Easy Street Records,
Sonic Boom Records, University Book Store, The Crocodile, Sorrento Hotel, and
Neumos. 100% of the proceeds go toward Art Corps and Seattle area food banks....
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Emerald City, Meet Yellow Brick Road
Also included is the story from Toto’s perspective: "It was stormy, then she fell asleep, then she woke up," and Glinda’s explanation of why she didn’t tell Dorothy in the first place that all she had to do to get home was click her heels together a few times.
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Greenwood Arson Suspect Identified; Taproot Rebuilding After Fire
Via Flickr. Photo by Scott Nolte, Producing Artistic Director. The Seattle Times reported over the weekend that Seattle police have arrested a primary "person of interest" in the recent rash of Greenwood arsons. Kevin Todd Swalwell, a middle-aged homeless man, has been convicted of arson in the past and has since been linked to several fires after a tip put Swalwell on detectives' radar. Stawell’s court appearance is scheduled for today, where King Country...
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Seattlest Pix 09Nov18
"eye" by Megan Kirschenbaum, from our Flickr pool...
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Can't Miss It: Wednesday
"Green Porno" courtesy of Pere Ubu GREEN PORNO: Daughter of Ingrid Bergman, former Mrs. Scorsese, ex-Lancome model, and creator of a series of short films about the sex lives of animals, Isabella Rossellini makes an appearance as part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures series. The Blue Velvet songstress even designs her own costumes for the show. 7:30 p.m. // Benaroya Hall // $10-$75 PIZZLY BEAR: 50% polar bear, 50% grizzly, 100% original. This...
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Give Back: Neodandi Auction to Benefit Seattle Children's Hospital
Photo credit Robert Arora Fashionistas, alert! Neodandi House of Couture, which opened its doors this August in Pioneer Square, will be hosting their debut fashion event Saturday, December 5. Off The Wall: A Neodandi Fashion Opera, a tribute to Michael Jackson’s life and unique style, promises "an eclectic evening of Michael Jackson inspired music, dancing and fashion collections for men and women, chronicling the famous entertainer’s career." "Michael Jackson has been an inspiration to...
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Pillow Army Invades the Crocodile
"Pillow Army" courtesy of Seattlest Flickr pool member TysonLynn Being band nerds from way back, how could we not be in love with Pillow Army? A Seattle six-piece, Pillow Army wraps pop ingenuity in baroque expressions of confusion, conformity, love, sadness, and anger. They recently released their debut EP, To Comfort and Destroy, and tonight they play at The Crocodile. Featuring cello, violin, and flute (along with the more traditional guitar, bass, and drums),...
