Jessie M. Jones
seattle, wa
- Gender: Male
- Interested In: Women
- Member since: 2007-02-14 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-06-21 00:00:00
- Events: 12
Events:
Clarion West Summer Reading Series - Nancy Kress
Where: JBL Theater (at Experience Music Project)
Date: 2007-06-19 19:30:00
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EMP|SFM and the Clarion West Writer’s Workshop present the 2007 science fiction reading series, featuring workshop instructors. Admission is free for these live presentations of new and forthcoming works from some of speculative fiction's top authors and editors. Each reading will be followed by a book-signing session. Nancy Kress is a master of hard science fiction and winner of three Nebula Awards and a Hugo. Her novels and stories tell of real people confronting advanced technology and tough moral choices. Her most recent books include Crucible, Crossfire and Nothing Human.
The Seattle Poetry Slam
Where: Tost
Date: 2007-10-16 20:00:00
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The Seattle Poetry Slam features live music, an open-mic competition and most importantly, open poetry reading.
Rufus Wainwright
Where: The Moore Theatre
Date: 2007-07-29 00:00:00
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Rufus Wainwright 7/29/2007 Moore Theatre
John Nemeth
Where: Triple Door Mainstage
Date: 2007-12-27 19:30:00
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John Nemeth is a traditional blues singer whose style resembles that of B.B. King, Ray Charles and Junior Parker. Sean Costello is accomplished as a singer, songwriter and guitarist.
The Quiet Ones
Where: The Comet Tavern
Date: 2008-01-10 22:00:00
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The Quiet Ones play their own brand of indie pop/ kiddie rock. The Curious Mystery plays garage/psychedelic/blues music and features Shana Cleveland, Nicolas Gonzalez, Andrew Frank and Faustine B. Hudson.
34th Annual Model Railroad Show
Where: Pacific Science Center
Date: 2008-01-19 00:00:00
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A Northwest family tradition, the 34th Annual Model Railroad Show is one of our most popular programs. There are layouts of various scales, ride a kid-sized choo-choo, programs about train safety and examples of how computer technology is incorporated in this hobby. This is a program that has multi-generational appeal. Produced in cooperation with the National Model Railroad Association, Pacific Northwest Region, 4th Division.
Michael Pollan - in Defense of Food: an Eater's Manifesto
Where: Town Hall Seattle
Date: 2008-02-13 19:30:00
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The bestselling author of 'The Omnivore's Dilemma' and 'The Botany of Desire,' Michael Pollan discusses his new book, 'In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto.' Pollen talks about how, despite supermarkets full of "edible foodlike substances," you can escape the Western diet, and by doing so, most of the chronic diseases that it causes.
Dan Ariely: Predictably Irrational
Where: Town Hall Seattle
Date: 2008-02-27 19:30:00
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Dan Ariely's book, 'Predictably Irrational,' is a thought-provoking and humorous exploration of how economic behavior is influenced by irrational forces and social norms.
Love Letter Writing Workshop
Where: Babeland
Date: 2008-02-10 19:30:00
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Love Letter Writing Workshop with Hedgebrook Sunday, February 10th, 7:30-9:30pm, $20 U R HOT. I LUV U. Want to express your feelings for your Valentine, but just can't find the words? We'll read some of the most poignant and erotic words of love ever written from Shakespeare to Tupac, and use these to create our own romantic notes inspired by love and desire. Led by Carolyn Hall, an alumna of Hedgebrook, a renowned retreat for women writers. This workshop will be appropriate for all who wish to express love to someone. Stop by Babeland at 707 E. Pike St. on Capitol Hill or call 206-328-2914 to reserve workshop tickets. Singles and couples of every gender and sexual orientation are invited to attend our workshops and events (18+ only). Buy workshop tickets in advance and get a $5 coupon to use on purchases the night of the workshop. ASL available upon request-email audrey@babeland.com to make arrangements. Sliding scale available. Visit http://www.babeland.com/events for more info.
Jared Bernstein
Where: Town Hall Seattle
Date: 2008-05-01 19:30:00
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Jared Bernstein will discuss and sign his book, 'Crunch: Why Do I Feel So Squeezed?'
Brett Dennen
Where: Showbox Theater
Date: 2008-05-17 19:00:00
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Folk-rock vocalist Brett Dennen's 2006 release 'So Much More' is just that - so much more than most debut albums are in its songwriting, musicianship and expressiveness. Compared to Tracy Chapman, Bob Dylan and Dave Matthews, Dennen's taking the critics by storm and picking up more than a few fans along the way. Singer/songwriter Mason Jennings is the rare pop artist that speaks from the heart and with literary poise. Missy Higgins is a singer/songwriter from Melbourne, Australia.