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Goonies + Red Hook = BFF

sea_kris — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 18:32:43 +0000

Hey you, Guuuys! This Thursday night at dusk, the Red Hook Brewery will be screening the 1985 comedy/adventure/family flick “The Goonies”. If you haven’t seen this movie that’s chock full of truffle shuffles, rich stuff and one eyed Willies, now’s your chance. Gates open at 6 and food and bev will be served in the beer garden until the movie starts (at approx 8:45).

If you don’t feel like making the trek to Woodinville, you can always rent the movie, pick up some Baby Ruths and play the “Goonies” Drinking Game.

The Goonies @ Red Hook Brewery
Thurs, Aug 10,
14300 NE 145th St
Woodinville, Washington 98072
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Gates open at 6 pm. Movie starts at dusk
$5 admission.

Tourist Season

sea_kris — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:33:20 +0000

I know, I know, it’s been tourist season for quite some time. Like you, I’ve been asked many times “How do I get to the Space Needle/the Market/the Ferries/the Lusty Lady?”. Still, I’m intrigued by the Seattle Tourist since this is my first summer in our fair city. I find that they’re a much nicer species than saaay, the tourists for Death Week. (A brief aside: The first year that my boyfriend was in Memphis he freaked out when he saw two Elvis impersonators in the pain medication aisle at Target discussing which brand of pain relief to purchase. “Lookit!!” he exclaimed to me while pointing in their direction. To which I shrugged and said “Eh. You’ll get used to it.”)

But back to our story. This past weekend I watched a family force their daughter to catch the ever elusive Seattle Rain in her hand while they took photos. The daughter, victorious, returned to her family unit only to have her mother make her wash her hands with antibacterial lotion. One never knows what sort of germs this city holds. One just doesn’t.

What run-ins with tourists have you had this season? Were they humourous? Disturbing? Odd? Do tell in comment, please. I’d love to know.

R.I.P. I.N.B.

sea_kris — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:34:01 +0000

This Saturday at Lucky’s Choppers, the Infernal Noise Brigade will be having their final party. You may recall the INB from the WTO and the G8 Summit protests. Maybe you’ve caught them playing around town. Either way, they’re always incredibly awesome. Plunk down your dollar (or five) and pay your respects. I have a feeling that this last show will put the “fun” back in funeral. (I can’t believe I just typed that.)

R.I.P. Infernal Noise Brigade
Sat, July 29
Lucky’s Chopper
5813 Airport Way S
9 p.m.
$1 donation ($5 suggested)

Game On!

sea_kris — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:40:27 +0000

I love video games. Yes, I openly admit that. If, like me, you happen to love all things pixelated and you enjoy a good frag now and then, might I suggest a trip to the Pacific Science Center for the traveling Game On! exhibit?

Once you pay admission, there are 100 games that range in time from Spacewar! to Nintendogs that are just ripe for the playing. It is fantastic. Awesome, even. I’ve been three times already and I plan to go back. It is, quite simply, “t eh r0xx0r”!

Game On! will be at PacSci until August 31. Take someone you love and then kick their butt at Street Fighter II. It’s what I always do.

Game On! at the Pacific Science Center
Now-August 31
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Adults $13 , Children $10

(For additional information regarding the history of this exhibit, a bit more of an overview and a PacMan trick that I know, please visit Aeropause. (Many thanks to Shane for letting me quote myself!))

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

sea_kris — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 16:32:08 +0000

SAM continues its series of Audrey Hepburn movies tonight at MOHAI with Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Considered by many to be the definitive Audrey Hepburn movie, Breakfast has many fantastic scenes worth watching (or rewatching, as the case may be) including one of best party scenes of all time.

I do have a problem with the ending, however. (*spoiler alert*) To me, Holly’s decision to stay in New York feels very out of character. I prefer the original Truman Capote ending in which she continues on her way to Brazil. I mean, seriously, would you go back to Hannibal from “The A-Team”?

Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Museum of History and Industry
Thurs, July 20
7:30 p.m.

826 Variety Show and Cakewalk

sea_kris — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:10:33 +0000

This Saturday 826 Seattle will be holding their first ever Variety Show fundraiser at the Phinney Neighborhood Center. Included in the plethora of scheduled events will be musicians, jugglers and young comedians plus a cupcake decorating station (courtesy of Cupcake Royale) and the Sonic Boom Celebrity Dunk Tank. Additionally, Coconut Coolouts, The Bad Things, Lillydale and The Trashies will all be performing.

The most exciting part, however, has to be the cakewalk! (Well, it’s exciting if you love cake and I loves me some cake!) I’ll be donating two video game cakes to the event so grab your friends, put on your cakewalking shoes and enjoy the variety! All proceeds will benefit 826.

826 Seattle Variety Show
Phinney Neighborhood Center
6532 Phinney Ave N (65th and Phinney)
Sat, July 22
noon-5 p.m
$6

We want the Airwaves!

sea_kris — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 21:20:27 +0000

Brooklyn’s Airwaves will be playing two Seattle shows this weekend. The first at SS Marie Antoinette has the band sharing the stage with a trio of groups including locals Slowdanse and San Fran bands Cancer Fad and The Fucking Ocean.

My money is on the Sunday houseparty show, however, which has the band paired with Seattle’s own Stuporhero.

(Thanks to Joe for the info!)

Airwaves w/ Slowdanse, Cancer Fad and The Fucking Ocean
Sat, July 15
SS Marie Antoinette
1235 Westlake
8 p.m.

Airwaves w/ Stuporhero
5710 1st Ave NE
5-8 pm

Blacklisting

sea_kris — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:01:59 +0000

Comedian and occasional Daily Show correspondent Lewis Black will be making two Seattle area appearances next week. Black will be reading from his autobiography Nothing’s Sacred.

Hopefully, he will also be dishing out a side of angry commentary. Because nothing says “Lewis Black” like a dose of vitriol.

Lewis Black book reading
Mon, July 17
Third Place Books
7 p.m.

Tues, July 18
Borders (in Redmond)
16549 NE 74th St.
7 p.m.

Show me the Munny!

sea_kris — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:35:52 +0000

I have a confession to make. I am a vinyl toy addict. Naturally, I almost flipped out when I saw that the Guilt Edge Society is hosting the Schmancy curated “Munny Show”. Munnys, for those of you who may not know, are 7″ vinyl toys that come as “blanks” (i.e. not painted) which you can customize yourself.

Several artists, including locals Shawn Wolfe, ParsKid and Jason Sho Green, will be displaying their take on the Munny on Friday night. A nice preview can be found in the Kid Robot forums. It looks like it will be a fantastic show. I honestly cannot wait to see it!

The Munny Show
The Guilt Edge Society
2312 Fourth Ave
Friday, July 14
7 p.m.- midnight

Paper Trumps Rock

sea_kris — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:24:05 +0000

Monday, Monday, Monday there will be a Rock Paper Scissors Tournament at the Baltic Room. Registration for the event begins at 8 p.m. and all styles of game play will be welcome. So get your Monkey Kung Fu Rock Move set to throw! I’ve heard that beats Shaolin Paper Crane. Thanks to readers Craig and Donte for kindly providing additional information!

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament
Baltic Room
Monday, July 10, 2006
8 p.m.