Jason S. Johnson

The Stranger's Genius Awards

Where: Seattle Public Library: Central Library

Date: 2007-09-14 21:30:00

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The Stranger's Genius Awards allow us to unabashedly rain praise on local artists and writers doing smart, original work. We investigate and profile noteworthy emerging artists and—most importantly—elevate four rising stars (one each working in film, literature, visual art, and performance) and one arts organization to Genius status. The Genius crown comes with a $5,000 grant and a gala awards party in the winners' honor. The money is meant to encourage and promote art, and to thank the artists and organizations that make this town vibrant. The winners are free to use the money however they like: to pay bills, stage a play, or for a mind-expanding trip to Brazil.

Ghostland Observatory (All Ages @ The Crocodile)

Where: Crocodile Cafe

Date: 2007-10-13 21:00:00

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SAT 13 $18adv/dos ALL AGES GHOSTLAND OBSERVATORY and guests BUY TICKETS ONLINE, AT ANY SONIC BOOM LOCATION, OR AT THE CROCODILE BOX OFFICE

Seattle Pacific University: the Sacred Sounds of Christmas

Where: Benaroya Hall

Date: 2007-11-25 16:00:00

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Afroman

Where: El Corazon

Date: 2007-11-25 19:30:00

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Afroman rose to fame on the strength of his smash hit, 'I Got High.'

Kim Virant

Where: Triple Door Mainstage

Date: 2007-11-30 19:30:00

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Spanning the last ten years, Kim Virant has forged a style that is a powerful, outwardly directed force to be reckoned with, and an expression of the solace she has found in herself and her music. Sweet Lou is a Seattle band with a roots-rock feel featuring Bryan Cohen (vocals/guitar), Andrew Nelson (keyboards/vocals), Paul Christofferson (bass) and Matt Carr (drums/percussion).

Balkan Beat Box

Where: Chop Suey

Date: 2008-03-02 20:00:00

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The Idea of BBB is a natural reaction of musicians who are accomplished with not only tools and disciplines, but also DJing and extreme instrumentalism. All that topped with an intense lifetime of research into their own non-Western roots as well as other cultures. In collaborations with artists from Bulgaria, Morocco, Spain, Israel, Iran and through events synchronized with video art and dancers appearing from different places in the space, BBB has created a magical show. ..a semi-circus event.

Omar Torrez

Where: Nectar Lounge

Date: 2008-01-26 21:00:00

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Omar Torrez is a guitar virtuoso, vocalist and innovative Latin composer with roots in classical and flamenco guitar. His music encompasses dance grooves, rumba and salsa, mixed with stunning guitar.

Civilized Animals

Where: The Comet Tavern

Date: 2008-01-30 20:00:00

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Civilized Animals is a three piece indie pop rock band from Seattle Washington.

Marcel and His Madeleine: Our Proust Party

Where: University Book Store

Date: 2008-01-25 19:00:00

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It all started with a little cookie, Marcel Proust's literary masterpiece, 'In Search of Lost Time,' will be celebrated with readings and discussion.

Ian Ruskin Performs From Wharf Rats to Lords of the Docks: t...

Where: University of Washington Meany Hall for the Performing Arts

Date: 2008-02-12 19:30:00

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The Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies at the University of Washington present actor Ian Ruskin performing selections from a one-man show about Bridges.

The Color Bars

Where: The Sunset (Formerly the Sunset Tavern)

Date: 2008-05-29 21:00:00

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This pop group has a intriguing sound similar to that of the Beatles. The Little Penguins feature Will Penguin (vocals, guitar), Garrett Croxon (drums), Andrew Gaskin (bass) and Jerry Peerson (piano, guitar, vocal). The Webelos are a bedroom pop group from Seattle, Washington.

Schoolyard Heroes

Where: The Showbox

Date: 2008-05-25 19:00:00

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Schoolyard Heroes is a horror/punk rock band from Seattle, WA. Named for the little boy in the movie, 'The Ring,' Seattle's Aiden continues the post-hardcore sound with three albums, the most recent titled, 'Conviction.'