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Celebrating the Life of Rock Legend David Bowie
Where to say farewell to the music genius
It’s almost impossible to believe that this week, just days after his 69th birthday and the release of his latest album, Blackstar, rock legend David Bowie passed away after an 18-month battle with cancer. He had an incomparable sound, androgynous face and an inherent sense of cool. His ability to successfully and constantly reinvent himself…
Egan Orion, Flash Mob King
The master crowd wrangler explains why his flash mobs have staying power.
At age 10, he was reciting Shakespeare on the stage of a community theater, and ever since, Egan Orion (shown in bullseye tee) has been commanding attention. With a background in theater and extensive experience producing mondo-scale parties (hello, Seattle PrideFest!), the 40-year-old Central District resident has become the name in the Seattle flash mob…
Fremont Gets a New Live Theater Space
AJ Epstein’s small, experimental arts space brings live theater back to the "Center of the Universe.
AJ Epstein doesn’t know quite what to call himself. The 40-year-old producer/director/lighting designer, who in June opened live theater venue West of Lenin in Fremont, has jokingly labeled himself “Responsible Party” and “El Presidente,” and has recently enjoyed the ring of “Arts Entrepreneur.” After verbally volleying all these options, he decides: “I’m an artist and…
New Movie Celebrates Pearl Jam’s Birthday
In time for the band's 20th anniversary, Cameron Crowe zooms in on Pearl Jam’s longevity.
Those of us who remember when the whole city throbbed in the thrill of grunge rock are having a somewhat unpleasant brush with mortality of late. Not only did September mark 20 years since the release of Nirvana’s epic album Nevermind, this year is the 20th birthday of a little band named Pearl Jam, whose…
Preview: Nick Cave’s Soundsuits Fill SAM with Exquisite Color, Craft and Curiosity
Crocheted potholders, vintage tin tops, stripey wool sweaters, pipe cleaners, sequins, hooked rugs, porcelain birds, god’s eyes, Beanie Babies, synthetic hair, candy wrapper chains, unfurled cassette tapes and a million white pearl buttons. Such are the materials of Nick Cave’s delicious madness, on view starting today at SAM in the stunning exhibit, “Meet Me at…
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