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The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper: Line Out: Dancing http://lineout.thestranger.com/blogs/lineout/ Seattle's #1 Weekly Newspaper. Covering Seattle news, politics, music, film, and arts; plus movie times, club calendars, restaurant listings, forums, blogs, and Savage Love. en-us Copyright 2013 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. editor@thestranger.com (The Stranger Editor) webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:01 -0700 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:15:00 -0700 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Support the Massive Monkees Studio: Keep the Beacon Lit http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/17/support-the-massive-monkees-studio-keep-the-beacon-lit http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/17/support-the-massive-monkees-studio-keep-the-beacon-lit Kelly O <p>There's only <strong>two days left</strong> in the fundraising campaign to help <a href="http://www.massivemonkees.com/">the Massive Monkees</a> lock down a long-term lease on <a href="http://www.massivemonkees.com/thebeacon/">The Beacon</a>—their temporary studio located in Seattle's International District. These amazing folks aren't just teaching adults and after-school crews of little kids how to breakdance—they're creating community, and turning people into better and more confident humans.</p> <p>Check out this short video, and please consider donating a dollar or three. Only two days left! <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/massivemonkees/massive-monkees-studio-the-beacon">Donate, and read so much more right here</a>. </p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/massivemonkees/massive-monkees-studio-the-beacon/widget/video.html" width="480"></iframe></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/17/support-the-massive-monkees-studio-keep-the-beacon-lit#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16792665&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Very Great http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/17/support-the-massive-monkees-studio-keep-the-beacon-lit?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16792665&id=comments 0 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:55:04 -0700 The Stranger NighTraiN Video Premiere at Chop Suey! http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/16/nightrain-video-premiere-at-chop-suey http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/16/nightrain-video-premiere-at-chop-suey Emily Nokes <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/osICauRJG1U?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>Sorry it's already 5pm and I'm just telling you this, but you have a few hours to take a sponge bath and buy Nicole "Ja Ja Juicy" of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NighTraiNSeattle">NighTraiN</a> a birthday gift and get to <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/chop_suey/Location?oid=24704">Chop Suey</a>! The <strong>lovely locomotive-punks </strong>will be premiering their brand-new video for single "Huntress" tonight, plus Portland band band band <a href="http://andandandmusic.com">And And And</a> and <a href="http://www.newmossrecords.com/artist/sun-angle/">Sun Angle</a> (also from PDX) will be playing.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/16/nightrain-video-premiere-at-chop-suey#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16787356&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Fashion Dancing Very Great Party! Tonight Love 206 http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/16/nightrain-video-premiere-at-chop-suey?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16787356&id=comments 2 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:03:16 -0700 The Stranger Justin Timberlake Playing KeyArena January 17 http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/06/justin-timberlake-playing-keyarena-january-17 http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/06/justin-timberlake-playing-keyarena-january-17 Megan Seling <p><div class="blogImageRight" style="width:212px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/05f1/1367862791-image006.jpg" alt="image006.jpg" title="" width="200" height="260" /></div>Justin Timberlake's 20/20 tour will be coming to KeyArena January 17, 2014. That's a looooooong time away, yes, but tickets <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0F004AA3CB285174">go on sale May 17th</a>, so get that credit card ready because tickets <em>start</em> at $90, making the cheapest one $108.39 after service fees. Eek!</p> <p>Why we don't get a show with Jay-Z, however, I'll never know. What a shame.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/06/justin-timberlake-playing-keyarena-january-17#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16685911&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Upcoming Love http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/06/justin-timberlake-playing-keyarena-january-17?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16685911&id=comments 0 Justin Timberlake Playing KeyArena January 17 Mon, 06 May 2013 10:44:00 -0700 The Stranger Safety Scissors Brings the Cuts to Electric Tea Garden http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/03/safety-scissors-brings-the-cuts-to-electric-tea-garden http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/03/safety-scissors-brings-the-cuts-to-electric-tea-garden Dave Segal <p>Local label/promotion team Peloton is bringing in <a href="http://www.safety-scissors.com/">Safety Scissors</a> (<strong>Matthew Curry</strong>) from New York. Mr. Scissors has a new album coming out on <strong>Ellen Allien</strong>’s <a href="https://www.bpitchcontrol.de/artists/safety-scissors">BPitch Control</a> label, <em>In a Manner of Sleeping</em>. On it he continues to hone his smooth yet quirky electro pop, featuring his own wistful vocals. it’s not as convulsive or interesting as his <a href="http://www.discogs.com/artist/Pigeon+Funk">Pigeon Funk</a> project with <strong>Kit Clayton</strong> and <strong>Seth “Sutekh” Horvitz</strong>, but the music’s undeniably charming. </p> <p><a href="https://soundcloud.com/search?q=safety%20scissors">Safety Scissors</a> will be doing a hybrid live/DJ set from midnight to 2 am. Also on the bill are Montreal’s <strong>Tobias van Veen</strong>, Seattle’s <strong>Duncan Idaho</strong> (aka <strong>Eli Huntington</strong>), and Peloton head <a href="https://soundcloud.com/noraposch">Nora Posch</a> (<strong>Aron Schoppert</strong>). Action goes from 10 pm-4 am at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Electric-Tea-Garden/115752278488668">Electric Tea Garden</a>.</p> <p>More info <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/559735777405270/">here</a>.</p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F74325932"></iframe></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/03/safety-scissors-brings-the-cuts-to-electric-tea-garden#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16665448&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/05/03/safety-scissors-brings-the-cuts-to-electric-tea-garden?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16665448&id=comments 0 Fri, 03 May 2013 14:02:12 -0700 The Stranger You Have to Wild Child It: DIY Migrates to the University District http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/24/you-have-to-wild-child-it-diy-migrates-to-the-university-district http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/24/you-have-to-wild-child-it-diy-migrates-to-the-university-district Cate McGehee <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/072b/1366843933-music-feature-570.jpg" alt="Where the wild things are." title="Where the wild things are. " width="500" height="351" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Kelly O </li><li class="imageCaption">Where the wild things are. </li></ul></div></p> <p>There's a hole in the earth where the Funhouse used to be, and Healthy Times Fun Club is now a hair and waxing salon. Queen Anne's Easy Street Records is being replaced by a shiny new Chase Bank, and five years ago the Bellevue real estate company Murray Franklyn bulldozed a strip of iconic bars on Pine for condos and then left it as a parking lot for two years. And now, just a few blocks downhill, Bauhaus and other independent businesses are getting sold up the same river. Rent is rising, people are getting pushed out of the center of the city, and with water on either side, the development refugees can go either north or southx. If Capitol Hill isn't in the picture and you're looking twice at the rest of the map, these days the University District isn't looking half bad.</p> <p>After years of gathering momentum, and to the surprise of many, the renaissance of the University District has arrived. The community of musicians and organizers spidering out from Roosevelt Way was created by and for the people who couldn't find a space for themselves anywhere else. It's for the part-time day-jobbers and young urban unprofessionals who don't have $15 for a show, who never take cabs, who maybe aren't 21, or who just want to play music for each other without red tape. There are more shows than ever happening in the U-District, and they're cheap or free, all ages, and totally DIY.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/you-have-to-wild-child-it/Content?oid=16571120">Continue reading >></a></p> Hey You Fucking Kids! Dancing http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/24/you-have-to-wild-child-it-diy-migrates-to-the-university-district?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16582642&id=comments 0 You Have to Wild Child It: DIY Migrates to the University District Where the wild things are. Kelly O Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:57:02 -0700 The Stranger Knightriders Celebrates Six Years of Quality Techno With Detroit DJ Punisher @ Q http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/11/knightriders-celebrates-six-years-of-quality-techno-with-detroit-dj-punisher-q http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/11/knightriders-celebrates-six-years-of-quality-techno-with-detroit-dj-punisher-q Dave Segal <p><strong>Travis Baron</strong> and <strong>James Grindle</strong>’s <a href="http://krecordings.com/">Knightriders</a> label has been pumping out exceptional electronic music for six years, including releases by <strong>Mathew Anderson, Gunnar Lockwood, <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/trust-the-naturebot/Content?oid=16170728">Naturebot</a>, 214</strong>, and <strong>Phaedrus</strong>. Tonight <a href="http://krecordings.bandcamp.com/">KR</a> will celebrate its technocratic superiority with a party at <strong>Q Nightclub</strong> headed by slick Detroit tech-house DJ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/HEJ-RECORDS/354115560928">Punisher</a> (<strong>Hej, Matrix, Seismic, Air Drop</strong>). Support comes from Baron and <strong>Xan Lucero & Karl Kamakahi</strong>. </p> <p>Doors open at 9; free before 10pm, $10 after. More info <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/436614336430217/">here</a>.</p> <p>Check out a Punisher mix and brief bio after the jump.</p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZCFeAwCBpxY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F63978145"></iframe></p> <blockquote><p>Known in circles of Detroit for her ambition on the tables, <strong>Michelle Herrmann aka Punisher</strong> has set a precedence in a city known for its fickle taste. Starting behind the decks in 1993 and then beginning her first record label in 1997, Punisher searched for an outlet that would feature her own production along with having full control over her own distribution and manufacturing. The label became a unique tool that allowed Punisher to really dig down into her equipment for that minimalistic sound her production is known for.</p> <p>20 years later with 40 releases and remixes under her belt Michelle's music is ever evolving. Moving in a new direction with her sound, Punisher has brought over the synthy tech moods of the Swedish techno producers and drawn upon her own Detroit roots for inspiration. Once banging out hard set's 100% of the time, her current sound has more dancefloor friendly house grooves, one that your club or event is sure to appreciate. She has repeatedly played throughout the US, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, and South America, headlining large scale events, festivals and world renowned clubs. On top of her games would be an understatement for Punisher, as her accomplishments are only a small portion of what she has planned for 2013 and beyond.</p></blockquote> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/11/knightriders-celebrates-six-years-of-quality-techno-with-detroit-dj-punisher-q#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16475819&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/11/knightriders-celebrates-six-years-of-quality-techno-with-detroit-dj-punisher-q?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16475819&id=comments 0 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:11:45 -0700 The Stranger Maggie Thatcher; Celebrating Her Legacy with Crass http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/08/maggie-thatcher-celebrating-her-legacy-with-crass http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/08/maggie-thatcher-celebrating-her-legacy-with-crass Mike Nipper <p>I know <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/08/happy-monday-elvis-costello-and-morrissey">Schmader's post has to do with pop</a>, mine don't; these are my picks.</p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RYgSfNGkwbo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <blockquote><p>Introducing the Prime Sinister, she’s a mother to us all<br />Like the dutch boy’s finger in the dyke her arse is in the wall<br />Holding back the future waiting for the seas to part<br />If Moses did it with his faith, she’ll do it with an army<br />Who at times of threatened crisis are certain to be there<br />Guarding national heritage no matter what or where<br />Palaces for kings and queens, mansions for the rich<br />Protection for the wealthy, defence of privilege</p></blockquote> <p>Also relevant: <strong>Crass</strong>' "<a href="http://youtu.be/mIDdvnHQrjk">How Does It Feel</a>," the <strong>Dead Kennedys</strong>' "<a href="http://youtu.be/DC5G8Jjo0LA">Kinky Sex Makes the World Go Round</a>", and, tho I fucking HATE the <strong>Exploited</strong>, their "<a href="http://youtu.be/43wWYL9Kr6g">Maggie You Cunt</a>" is rather on point.</p> <p>RIP Maggie, she never did give those kids their milk back....did she?</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/08/maggie-thatcher-celebrating-her-legacy-with-crass#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16446428&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Death http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/04/08/maggie-thatcher-celebrating-her-legacy-with-crass?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16446428&id=comments 3 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:25:00 -0700 The Stranger How Hard Can it be to Throw a Bitchin' Club Tropicana Party? http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/29/how-hard-can-it-be-to-throw-a-club-tropicana-party http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/29/how-hard-can-it-be-to-throw-a-club-tropicana-party Emily Nokes <p>My only <strong>goal for this summer</strong> is to somehow replicate this amazing looking party. Please let me know if anyone is in a <strong>Wham! cover band</strong> that can nail "Club Tropicana" while wearing board shorts and an open Hawaiian shirt. Do you think <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/q_nightclub/Location?oid=14720338">Q</a> would be willing to rent out the space? I got five on it. </p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/catKKJvf9zM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>We'll also need <strong>tinsel palm trees</strong>, neon light shapes, a white baby grand piano, and really cool extras willing to act out all the song lyrics. Easy!</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/29/how-hard-can-it-be-to-throw-a-club-tropicana-party#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16374422&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Fashion Tunnel™ Hardcore Party! Booze Love Classic http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/29/how-hard-can-it-be-to-throw-a-club-tropicana-party?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16374422&id=comments 0 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:53:55 -0700 The Stranger Pet Shop Boys Turn This Thing Electric http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/15/pet-shop-boys-turn-this-thing-electric http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/15/pet-shop-boys-turn-this-thing-electric Dean Fawkes <p>Now free from Parlophone for the first time in 28 years, <a href="http://www.petshopboys.co.uk"><strong>Pet Shop Boys</strong></a> are, at last, releasing the much-whispered-about full-on dance album <em>Electric</em>.</p> <p>"This is a very exciting point in our careers," they say. "We are hugely proud of the new album."</p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="236" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gNliJ66WbbU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>Which is glowing news for those of us who sat through 2012's dead-eyed <em>Elysium</em> more than once.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/15/pet-shop-boys-turn-this-thing-electric#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16255078&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing News http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/15/pet-shop-boys-turn-this-thing-electric?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16255078&id=comments 0 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:31:51 -0700 The Stranger Data Breaker: San Proper, Bicep, Joakim, Kindness, Ctrl_Alt_Dlt http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/13/data-breaker-san-proper-bicep-joakim-kindness-ctrl_alt_dlt http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/13/data-breaker-san-proper-bicep-joakim-kindness-ctrl_alt_dlt Dave Segal <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F24700265"></iframe></p> <p><u>WEDNESDAY 3/13</u></p> <p><strong>SAN PROPER KEEPS HIS TECHNO RAW</strong></p> <p><strong>Cody Morrison</strong> is shaping Shelter into an <strong>essential clubbing experience</strong>. The Wednesday weekly has been a bonanza for lovers of <strong>adventurous house and techno </strong>this year, and Dutch DJ/producer San Proper keeps the hot streak going. Recording for boundary-shoving labels like <strong>Rush Hour</strong>, <strong>Perlon</strong>, and <strong>Dekmantel</strong>, <strong>San Proper</strong> is part of that elite sector of decknicians who have the rare ability to keep their music strange while keeping bodies moving. The beats mostly shimmy in that time-honored 4/4, but what happens around them is usually <strong>twisted and unhinged</strong> as hell. As the title of one of his tracks implies, San Proper will "Keep It Raw." <em>Q, 9 pm, $5 adv/$10 DOS, 21+</em>.</p> <p><u><a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/data-breaker/Content?oid=16233653">Continue reading »</a></u></p> Dancing Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/13/data-breaker-san-proper-bicep-joakim-kindness-ctrl_alt_dlt?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16238679&id=comments 0 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:03:00 -0700 The Stranger Танец толстяка: The Only Dance Video That You'll Ever Need http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/08/the-only-dance-video-that-youll-ever-need http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/08/the-only-dance-video-that-youll-ever-need Kelly O <p>Just go ahead amd jump to the 2:31 mark. Watch and learn.</p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qfQng2kjpxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/08/the-only-dance-video-that-youll-ever-need#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16200849&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Booze http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/08/the-only-dance-video-that-youll-ever-need?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16200849&id=comments 1 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:50:34 -0800 The Stranger Amy O'Neal Will Teach You To Dance! http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/06/amy-oneal-will-teach-you-to-dance http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/06/amy-oneal-will-teach-you-to-dance Kelly O <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/2d2d/1362613089-a____kelly_o.jpg" alt="The inimitable Amy O'Neal" title="The inimitable Amy O'Neal" width="500" height="368" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Kelly O</li><li class="imageCaption">The inimitable Amy O'Neal</li></ul></div></p> <blockquote><p>Bottom Heavy Funk <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-most-innovative-daring-and-original-piece-of-danceperformance-you-will-see-this-decade-by-amy-oneal-at-velocity-dance-center/Content?oid=15031025">with Amy O’Neal</a> is a non-intimidating approach to hip-hop, street, and club dance styles where the vibe is always centered around the party. This class will begin with exercises in isolation, core strength, and rhythm to prepare us for funked out, bottom heavy, full-bodied, and intricate movement set to and completely inspired by hip-hop, soul, funk, electro funk, and R&B music.</blockquote><blockquote><div style="text-align:center;"><strong>WHEN:</strong> March 6, 2013 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm<br />Weekly on Wednesday for 4 occurrences<br /><strong>WHERE: </strong>The Beacon - 664 S. King Street<br /><a href="http://www.massivemonkees.com/ai1ec_event/bottom-heavy-funk-wamy-oneal-a-non-intimidating-approach-to-hip-hop-street-and-club-dance-styles-where-the-vibe-is-always-centered-around-the-party/?instance_id=3639">Read more about Amy's class, here. </a></div></p></blockquote> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/8e6e/1362613346-beacon.jpg" alt="The Beacon" title="The Beacon" width="500" height="369" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Kelly O</li><li class="imageCaption">The Beacon</li></ul></div></p> <p>In addition, if you're interested in learning to breakdance (or have kids who are) and haven't yet visited The Beacon yet, in the International District, where Seattle's own world champion crew The Massive Monkees are <a href="http://www.massivemonkees.com/thebeacon/programsservices/">now teaching breakdancing</a> classes: <strong>WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?</strong> It's one of the sweetest and neatest things I've seen in Seattle in a long, long time. <a href="http://www.massivemonkees.com/thebeacon/">Just look!</a></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/06/amy-oneal-will-teach-you-to-dance#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16180806&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/03/06/amy-oneal-will-teach-you-to-dance?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16180806&id=comments 1 Amy O'Neal Will Teach You To Dance! The inimitable Amy O'Neal Kelly O Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:30:00 -0800 The Stranger Harlem, On The Harlem Shake http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/19/harlem-on-the-harlem-shake http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/19/harlem-on-the-harlem-shake Kelly O <p>By now, you've already seen <a href="http://mashable.com/2013/02/19/dryer-harlem-shake/">eight gazillion "Harlem Shake" videos</a>. DIS MEME, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8HGsbI4QY">IT WON'T DIE</a>. Now check out what the real Harlem has to say. And practice the original-<em>original</em> Harlem Shake move after the jump. Boom-bah-boom-boom-bah.</p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="500" height="255" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IGH2HEgWppc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="500" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4_cO0Y6jJoA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/19/harlem-on-the-harlem-shake#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16045047&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/19/harlem-on-the-harlem-shake?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16045047&id=comments 2 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:29:13 -0800 The Stranger The Growlers Make for an Excellent Valentine's Day Date http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/14/the-growlers-make-for-an-excellent-valentines-day-date http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/14/the-growlers-make-for-an-excellent-valentines-day-date Emily Nokes <p><iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=3264650280/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://thegrowlers.bandcamp.com/album/hung-at-heart">Hung At Heart by the Growlers</a></iframe></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Event?event=15692153">Crocodile</a>) The sandy, salty party hits of the Growlers are rickety and melty at the same time—a <strong>24-hour retro beach circus</strong> of psychedelic enchantment, sung by a being who is equal parts surfer and skeleton. Some of their songs are raucous and wild, while others (the newer ones, off their most recent album <em>Hung at Heart</em>) are more thoughtful and, dare I say it, romantic. On top of that, the unpredictable live shows these vagabond party-punks put on makes for <strong>an excellent Valentine's Day date</strong> option, especially if your person of interest is over the whole wine-sipping/slow-dancing thing (and has been known to drop acid while wearing a <strong>Hawaiian shirt and no pants</strong>).</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/14/the-growlers-make-for-an-excellent-valentines-day-date#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16010773&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/14/the-growlers-make-for-an-excellent-valentines-day-date?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=16010773&id=comments 0 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:54:00 -0800 The Stranger "Adeline hears Bad Brains for the first time." http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/adeline-hears-bad-brains-for-the-first-time http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/adeline-hears-bad-brains-for-the-first-time Megan Seling <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/k9EjKvWw--s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>(<a href="http://filmdrunk.uproxx.com/2013/02/little-girl-rocks-out-to-her-first-time-hearing-bad-brains-morning-links">Via.</a>)</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/adeline-hears-bad-brains-for-the-first-time#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15989312&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Hey You Fucking Kids! Dancing http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/adeline-hears-bad-brains-for-the-first-time?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15989312&id=comments 1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:10:21 -0800 The Stranger The Greatest Research Paper Ever Written: "Collective Motion of Moshers at Heavy Metal Concerts" http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/the-greatest-research-paper-ever-written-collective-motion-of-moshers-at-heavy-metal-concerts http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/the-greatest-research-paper-ever-written-collective-motion-of-moshers-at-heavy-metal-concerts Megan Seling <p>Four students at the Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics and Department of Physics at Cornell have written probably <a href="http://arxiv.org/pdf/1302.1886v1.pdf">the coolest research paper ever</a>, where they scientifically examine the motions of the mosh pit to "enhance our understanding of collective motion in riots, protests, and panicked crowds, leading to new architectural safety design principles that limit the risk of injury at extreme social gatherings."</p> <p>WHOA. A sample:</p> <blockquote><p>Conversely, when the ﬂocking term dominates active MASHer motion, our model predicts a highly ordered vortex-like state [19] where MASHers again phase separate, but the conﬁned active MASHers move with a large non-zero angular momentum (Fig. 1(D)). Remarkably, this spontaneous phase separation and vortex formation is also observed at heavy metal concerts where they are conventionally called circle pits (Fig. 1(E)) [7]. In simulations, we found an even distribution between clockwise (CW) and counter-clockwise (CCW) motion when viewed from above, whereas our observations from concerts show 5% ﬂow CW with the remaining 95% ﬂowing CCW (p < 0.001). This asymmetry is independent of geographical location, as video data was collected from a variety of countries including the United State of America, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Though the origin of this eﬀect is unknown, we speculate it may be related to the dominant handedness/footedness found in humans.</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://arxiv.org/pdf/1302.1886v1.pdf">Read the whole thing here.</a></p> <p>Or, as my husband pointed out, if you wanted to know about circle pits and moshing, you could <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr8BOcyi3EY&feature=youtu.be&t=14m21s">just ask these dudes</a>.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/the-greatest-research-paper-ever-written-collective-motion-of-moshers-at-heavy-metal-concerts#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15988810&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Hellevant Hardcore http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/12/the-greatest-research-paper-ever-written-collective-motion-of-moshers-at-heavy-metal-concerts?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15988810&id=comments 1 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:28:51 -0800 The Stranger Kiss Kiss Bang Bang @ Re-Bar http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/08/kiss-kiss-bang-bang-re-bar http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/08/kiss-kiss-bang-bang-re-bar Kelly O <p>Are you a private dick? <strong>A dangerous dame?</strong> Maybe a handsome guy-spy?! Or maybe you just play one on TV. Well, tonight is YOUR night! It all starts at 8 pm, with a set by <strong>Adé</strong>, music by KEXP's <strong>DJ El Toro</strong>, and video accompanyment by those handsome sick geniuses of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Collide-O-Scope/274267271318">Collide-O-Scope</a>. "Dress to kill," as they say...</p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IJKnIBcwnuo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:412px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/db79/1360357878-bang_bang.jpg" alt="Bang_Bang.jpg" title="" width="400" height="601" /></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/08/kiss-kiss-bang-bang-re-bar#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15961564&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tonight Film http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/08/kiss-kiss-bang-bang-re-bar?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15961564&id=comments 0 Kiss Kiss Bang Bang @ Re-Bar Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:15:05 -0800 The Stranger Swish Your Hips with Week of Wonders! http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/swish-your-hips-with-week-of-wonders http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/swish-your-hips-with-week-of-wonders Emily Nokes <p><iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=3381737334/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://weekofwonders.bandcamp.com/album/failures-ep">Failures EP by WEEK OF WONDERS</a></iframe></p> <p>(<a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Event?event=15772654">Chop Suey</a>) The pineapple-flavored tropi-pop of <strong>Week of Wonders</strong> is exactly what my ears needed in order to tell my brain that summer is a real concept. Somewhere the sun is shining—people might even be getting sunburns! Featuring ex–<strong>Orca Team</strong> and <strong>Torn ACLs</strong> members, Week of Wonders spill reverbed-out vocals and glittery guitar over a constant conga-line beat—you could <strong>swish your hips in a grass skirt</strong> to this, no problem. Speaking of hip-swishing, the very danceable <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chastitybeltmusic">Chastity Belt</a> will also be there to keep you warm with their catchy-as-fuck, angst-laced jams.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/swish-your-hips-with-week-of-wonders#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15943745&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tonight 206 http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/swish-your-hips-with-week-of-wonders?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15943745&id=comments 0 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:42:00 -0800 The Stranger Space Age Love Song and New Wave Bopping http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/space-age-love-song-and-new-wave-bopping http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/space-age-love-song-and-new-wave-bopping Charles Mudede <p>Though <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g-fIAtb2DQ">this is bopping</a>, which in hiphop dancing is a part of popping and locking, I couldn't help watching the bassist, Francis Maudsley, in the video for A Flock of Seagulls' greatest tune, "Space Age Love Song," and thinking: He is bopping... <br /><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zHjtij5vZfA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br />You will not feel it if you don't call that cool move bopping.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/space-age-love-song-and-new-wave-bopping#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15952815&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/02/07/space-age-love-song-and-new-wave-bopping?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15952815&id=comments 0 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:18:25 -0800 The Stranger Everyone's a Star: "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" Explained http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/31/everyones-a-star-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-explained http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/31/everyones-a-star-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-explained Patrick Marr <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ixZ_dV08zfQ?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>When the clock struck upon the hour, Clara had already decided that, yes, she would visit the studio that night. Her <strong>pinched face and lack of skill</strong> had long kept her from dancing at a professional level, but when the night fell and <strong>loneliness called</strong>, she often found herself there, dancing away her poor decisions. She had a key to the place for some reason.<br /> <br />She was surprised to see the hastily markered “Workman on Duty” sign hung outside, but she proceeded with inexplicable confidence. And then she saw him, his long hair cascading down the back of his undoubtedly chiseled neck. His muscles were like <strong>really strong-looking muscles</strong>, and he was changing a light bulb, so Clara could tell he was definitely handy around the house <em>if you know what I mean</em>.<br /> <br />Hearing her approach, he turned and grinned sheepishly. “This bulb didn’t burn hot enough to last,” he explained. When he spoke, Clara felt her Femininity start to just do whatever, and she knew that <strong>she was in love with him</strong>. She’d been in love and lost her senses before, spinning through the town. But this time she knew: she had to play it totally cool.</p> <p>So right away, she started <strong>doing the splits</strong>, because duh, he’s thinking, <em>she’s all flexible and I just came to change a light bulb but this is fine too</em>. She danced around him, whirling clumsily, her big, stupid lips making weird little puckering sounds. Her favorite move, the “Grand Cherokee,” seemed to impress him. He responded by <strong>removing his shirt</strong> to reveal (YES!) total rippage with not too much hair. She was not afraid because she knew it was love and because she needed a man who would take a chance and because she was a fucking idiot.<br /> <br />He began to dance with her, moving as gracefully as only a shirtless, bemulleted Light Bulb Change Technician can. Then they made out and everything all over the gross floor. <strong>She was really feeling the heat with somebody</strong> and her secret heart rejoiced. Finally, exhausted, they collapsed—the back of Clara's head crashing awkwardly into his lap. Clara had danced with somebody. With somebody who loved her. Maybe. Probably not though, it was just a guy changing a lightbulb and the whole thing was pretty weird if we’re being honest about it.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/31/everyones-a-star-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-explained#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15892738&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Karaoke ??!! Video http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/31/everyones-a-star-i-wanna-dance-with-somebody-explained?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15892738&id=comments 1 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:40:47 -0800 The Stranger January 'Talcum' @ Chop Suey http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/28/january-talcum-chop-suey http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/28/january-talcum-chop-suey Kelly O <p>All photos by Victoria Holt. <a href="https://twitter.com/TalcumSoul">Talcum, Capitol Hill's one and only rare soul</a> dance party is the last Saturday of every month! <strong>GET SLIPPERY!</strong></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/766b/1359418360-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_07.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_07.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Victoria Holt</li><li class="imageCaption"></li></ul></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/ccc3/1359418447-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_14.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_14.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Victoria Holt</li><li class="imageCaption"></li></ul></div></p> <p><br />More photos after the jump! <strong>Keep reading!</strong> </p> <p><small>Also, full disclaimer: <em>Mike Nipper o' the </em>Stranger<em> is a DJ at Talc. Sadly, no photos of him after the cut, though.</em><br /></small></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/8e60/1359418630-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_01.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_01.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418683-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_02.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_02.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418723-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_03.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_03.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418750-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_04.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_04.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418783-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_05.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_05.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418834-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_06.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_06.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418917-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_08.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_08.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359418976-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_09.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_09.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419024-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_10.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_10.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419070-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_11.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_11.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419097-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_12.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_12.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419145-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_13.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_13.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419256-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_15.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_15.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419307-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_16.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_16.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419400-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_17.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_17.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419442-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_18.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_18.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419465-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_19.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_19.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/28/1359419506-victoriaholt_20130127_talcum_20.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130127_Talcum_20.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><small>All photos<a href="http://cargocollective.com/victoriaholtphoto"> by Victoria Holt</a></small></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/28/january-talcum-chop-suey#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15866249&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Nightlife Dancing Photo http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/28/january-talcum-chop-suey?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15866249&id=comments 17 January 'Talcum' @ Chop Suey Victoria Holt Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:20:36 -0800 The Stranger Cosey Fanni Tutti’s Songs to Strip By http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/24/cosey-fanni-tuttis-songs-to-strip-by http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/24/cosey-fanni-tuttis-songs-to-strip-by Dave Segal <p>In addition to playing guitar for <strong>COUM Transmissions, Throbbing Gristle</strong>, and later Chris & Cosey and other TG/C&C spinoff projects, <a href="http://www.coseyfannitutti.com/">Cosey Fanni Tutti</a> (Christine Newby) worked as an erotic dancer during the '70s. In <strong>Drew Daniel</strong>’s <a href="http://33third.blogspot.com/2008/01/20-jazz-funk-greats.html">33 1/3 book</a> on Throbbing Gristle’s classic 1979 LP <em>20 Jazz Funk Greats</em> (which I’m currently reading and enjoying), Tutti lists the songs she preferred moving to while removing her clothes. No matter your stance on stripping, the selections are fascinating. She even breaks it down to which songs accompanied which routines.</p> <blockquote><p>PVC outfit: “Hard Working Man” – <strong>Captain Beefheart</strong>, “Heaven” – <strong>Pere Ubu</strong><br />School girl outfit: “Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick” – <strong>Ian Dury and the Blockheads</strong>, “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” – <strong>Crystal Gayle</strong><br />Pink satin shorts etc.: “Easy” – <strong>Commodores</strong><br />Some topless dance tracks: “Native New Yorker” – <strong>Odyssey</strong>, “Instant Replay” – <strong>Dan Hartman</strong>, “Lady Maramalade” – <strong>Labelle</strong>, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” – <strong>Sylvester</strong>, “Disco Inferno” – <strong>The Trammps</strong></p></blockquote> <p>Now you know. </p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jYS0nVZZh6A" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/24/cosey-fanni-tuttis-songs-to-strip-by#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15828240&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Books Lists http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/24/cosey-fanni-tuttis-songs-to-strip-by?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15828240&id=comments 2 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:54:26 -0800 The Stranger Photos From SNAP! 90's Party @ LOFI http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/22/photos-from-snap-90s-party-lofi http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/22/photos-from-snap-90s-party-lofi Kelly O <p>Hooo, these photos from this past Saturday's SNAP!, with the Trashy Trash DJs, make the night look fu-uh-uuun! Were you there? Did you dance? The next SNAP! is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/310751075711708/"> Saturday, February 16th. Check it.</a></p> <p>All photos <a href="http://cargocollective.com/victoriaholtphoto">by Victoria Holt</a>, for the <em>Stranger</em>. Tons more after the jump!</p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/b77c/1358893591-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_15.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_15.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Victoria Holt</li><li class="imageCaption"></li></ul></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/18ca/1358893686-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_06.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_06.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /><ul><li class="imageCredit">Victoria Holt</li><li class="imageCaption"></li></ul></div></p> <p><small>Keep reading...</small></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358893880-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_02.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_02.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358893919-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_03.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_03.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894000-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_04.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_04.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894085-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_07.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_07.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894123-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_01.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_01.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894159-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_05.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_05.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894201-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_09.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_09.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894234-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_10.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_10.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894271-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_11.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_11.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894327-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_13.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_13.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894366-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_16.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_16.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894407-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_09.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_09.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894524-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_18.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_18.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894685-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_19.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_19.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894446-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_12.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_12.jpg" title="" width="500" height="334" /></div></p> <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/images/blogimages/2013/01/22/1358894479-victoriaholt_20130120_snap90snight_14.jpg" alt="VictoriaHolt_20130120_SNAP90sNight_14.jpg" title="" width="500" height="333" /></div></p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><small>All photos by Victoria Holt</small><br /></div></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/22/photos-from-snap-90s-party-lofi#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15808640&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Photo http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2013/01/22/photos-from-snap-90s-party-lofi?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15808640&id=comments 5 Photos From SNAP! 90's Party @ LOFI Victoria Holt Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:35:24 -0800 The Stranger Girls' Generation Reminds You Not to Drink and Drive http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/31/girls-generation-reminds-you-not-to-drink-and-drive http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/31/girls-generation-reminds-you-not-to-drink-and-drive Emily Nokes <p>Don't forget to <strong>call a taxi tonight</strong>, friends! </p> <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fhseD2tRLUY?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>In an unrelated note, who wants to start a nine-piece girl band with me in the new year?</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/31/girls-generation-reminds-you-not-to-drink-and-drive#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15645300&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Drinking Nightlife Dancing Party! Tip http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/31/girls-generation-reminds-you-not-to-drink-and-drive?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15645300&id=comments 0 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:58:58 -0800 The Stranger Out With Bark-Lice, in With Boat Party! http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/27/out-with-bark-lice-in-with-boat-party http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/27/out-with-bark-lice-in-with-boat-party Bree McKenna <p>While reading<strong> Jezebel </strong>this morning, I was updated on two disgusting (kind of) Christmas related inflictions: <a href="http://jezebel.com/christmas-tree-rash/">Christmas Tree Rash</a>, and the possibility that your tree is infected with something called <a href="http://jezebel.com/5971020/your-christmas-tree-is-infested-with-something-called-bark-lice">bark lice</a>. Both have equally gross names and parallel the whole post-Christmas hangover, where we try and discard memories of heated political arguments with our Republican uncles and cast away our <strong> Franzia-stained Christmas sweaters</strong> to the trash in order to properly prepare for the days leading up to New Year's Eve. </p> <p>In this magnificent, party-soaked taint between the two holidays, we can look forward to this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/206111869514123/?ref=22">Boat Party/Maxines/Shivas </a>show at the Comet on Friday! Boat Party's high-energy, 20-minute set guarantees to unleash the champagne-soaked magnificence of renting a<strong> hot-tub boat</strong> on Lake Union while drunkenly listening to the Spice Girls with your most hilarious girlfriends (besides sharing the guitar player Julia Shapiro from Chastity Belt, the two bands also are connected by their bassists being sisters...you can read an interview with them<a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/16/bass-sisters-interview-boat-party-and-chastity-belt"> here.</a>) As if that isn't amazing enough, Portland psyche-poppers <strong>The Shivas </strong>and the Olympia guitar-and-drum duo <strong>the Maxines</strong> are both K Records bands that will bring the post-Xmas/pre-NYE glitter party into full swing. </p> <p><iframe width="400" height="100" style="position: relative; display: block; width: 400px; height: 100px;" src="http://bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/track=137838807/size=venti/bgcol=FFFFFF/linkcol=4285BB/" allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0"><a href="http://boatpartyparty.bandcamp.com/track/top-gun">Top Gun by Boat Party</a></iframe></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/27/out-with-bark-lice-in-with-boat-party#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15614303&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Tip http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/27/out-with-bark-lice-in-with-boat-party?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15614303&id=comments 0 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:38:55 -0800 The Stranger (Nearly) The Last Rave On Earth http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/25/nearly-the-last-rave-on-earth http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/25/nearly-the-last-rave-on-earth Dean Fawkes <p><div class="blogImageRight" style="width:162px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/9311/1356063946-mayan_lastraveonearth.jpg" alt="Mayan - Last Rave On Earth" title="" width="150" height="150" /></div><strong>Heatwave</strong>, still on a super-roll after this year's <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/08/16/the-sexiest-liberation-of-jamaica">monstrously smart and platter-packed historical celebration of all things Jamaican in the bloodlines of modern British music culture</a>, just offered a smiling flick of Vs at all the recent Mayan mess.</p> <p>A few days ago, they <a href="http://soundcloud.com/theheatwave/last-party-on-earth">wrote</a>:</p> <blockquote><p>If the world is ending, let's have a rave: <strong>Heatwave</strong> have made you a dancehall soundtrack to Armageddon. Spend your last hours on earth having the wildest party since Mayan times. Featuring the biggest party tunes ever: from <strong>Sean Paul</strong> to <strong>Sizzla</strong>, <strong>Biggie</strong> to <strong>Bob Marley</strong>, <strong>Michael Jackson</strong> to <strong>Mavado</strong> and <strong>R. Kelly</strong> to <strong>Rihanna</strong>.</p></blockquote> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F71937764&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=000000"></iframe></p> <p>Rewind!</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/25/nearly-the-last-rave-on-earth#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15583401&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Dancing Mix http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/25/nearly-the-last-rave-on-earth?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15583401&id=comments 0 (Nearly) The Last Rave On Earth Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:56:06 -0800 The Stranger Dickslap at the Eagle! http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/21/dickslap-at-the-eagle http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/21/dickslap-at-the-eagle Emily Nokes <p>It's time for your monthly installment of JELL-O SHOTS! <strong>SECRET AFFAIRS</strong>! GO-GO DANCERS! At <strong>DICKSLAP</strong> tonight at the Eagle. Featuring hot, hot jams brought to you by <strong>Transport</strong> and <strong>Nark</strong>. </p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/465214803540684/?ref=ts&am"><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;background-color:transparent; border:none;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/49c1/1356123412-546508_10200239702544874_1417181961_n.jpg" alt="546508_10200239702544874_1417181961_n.jpg" title="" width="500" height="772" /></div></a></p> <p>THE EAGLE, 314 E. Pike Street // 10pm-3am // $5<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/465214803540684/?ref=ts&am">CLICK HERE</a> for more deets.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/21/dickslap-at-the-eagle#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15587544&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Homo Dancing Party! Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/21/dickslap-at-the-eagle?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15587544&id=comments 0 Dickslap at the Eagle! Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:20:46 -0800 The Stranger Big Gay Wedding Reception! http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/09/big-gay-wedding-reception http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/09/big-gay-wedding-reception Kelly O <p><div style="text-align:center;"><iframe width="500" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MbvlmGH3Mo8" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></p> <p>(Q) Did you know that from noon until 5 p.m. today, <strong>200 or more same-sex couples</strong> will get married at Seattle City Hall? Artists <strong>Jennifer Zeyl</strong> and <strong>Celeste Cooning</strong> are going to turn the place into a festive wedding-worthy scene, and couples will marry in quick, official ceremonies. So what's a newlywed couple, and their family and friends, to do afterward? Hit the <strong>Big Gay Wedding Reception</strong> at Q, of course! Starting at 6 p.m., the event is hosted by <strong>Dan Savage</strong> and <strong>Terry Miller</strong>, and it will raise money for other states to fight for marriage equality. There'll be photographers, wedding cake, flowers, and DJ Riz making everybody dance. Expect love, laughter, and probably a drag queen or two.</p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/09/big-gay-wedding-reception#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15458009&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Homo Dancing Party! Tonight Love http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/12/09/big-gay-wedding-reception?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15458009&id=comments 0 Sun, 09 Dec 2012 09:02:00 -0800 The Stranger Data Breaker: Untold, Switch, TJ Max, Patternmaster, Goodwin, Panabrite http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/28/data-breaker-untold-switch-tj-max-patternmaster-goodwin-panabrite http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/28/data-breaker-untold-switch-tj-max-patternmaster-goodwin-panabrite Dave Segal <p><div class="blogImageRight" style="width:312px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/40ab/1354133827-data-untold-570.jpeg" alt="Untold: Unspeakably Great" title="Untold: Unspeakably Great" width="300" height="158" /><ul><li class="imageCredit"></li><li class="imageCaption">Untold: Unspeakably Great</li></ul></div><u>WEDNESDAY 11/28</u></p> <p><strong>UNTOLD'S BASS MUSIC IS UNSPEAKABLY GREAT</strong></p> <p><strong>Untold </strong>(UK producer <strong>Jack Dunning</strong>) is among the most exciting musicians working in the febrile zone where future bass music and techno converge. He's part of a wave of intelligent dubstep artists who expanded their sound palettes when the genre began to sound like a 13-year-old playing with his first Roland synths. Untold's humid, tumescent tracks for important labels like <strong>Hessle Audio</strong>, <strong>Hotflush</strong>, and his own <strong>Hemlock Recordings</strong> bustle spasmodically yet elegantly into pretzel-logic rhythms, augmented by an array of odd textures. Listening to Untold is like being slammed into the future, with your own sweat easing you into unknown realms. <strong>Shelter</strong>, a new weekly at Q run by <strong>Decibel </strong>operative <strong>Cody Morrison</strong>, looks like it's going to be a valuable addition to Seattle's clubscape. With <strong>Sounds in Silence</strong>. <em><a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/q_nightclub/Location?oid=14720338">Q</a>, 9 pm, free, 21+.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/data-breaker/Content?oid=15391044"><u>Continue reading »</u></a></p> Dancing Tonight Upcoming http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/28/data-breaker-untold-switch-tj-max-patternmaster-goodwin-panabrite?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15397804&id=comments 0 Data Breaker: Untold, Switch, TJ Max, Patternmaster, Goodwin, Panabrite Untold: Unspeakably Great Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:38:00 -0800 The Stranger The Homosexual Agenda: Skankin' Up the Giving; A Legend Returns, Xmess-Style http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/21/the-homosexual-agenda-skankin-up-the-giving-a-legend-returns-xmess-style http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/21/the-homosexual-agenda-skankin-up-the-giving-a-legend-returns-xmess-style Adrian Ryan <p><div class="blogImageCenter" style="width:512px;"><img src="http://www.thestranger.com/binary/9220/1353549332-homo-570.jpeg" alt="homo-570.jpeg" title="" width="500" height="263" /></div></p> <p><u>WEDNESDAY 11/21</u></p> <p><strong>SKANKSGIVING</strong></p> <p>I HATE THANKSGIVING SO MUCH, it gives me a boner. It consumes me. Give me a good ol' holiday made up by card companies and candy stores any day. Thanksgiving was clearly invented by Paula Deen's cankles; nothing but yam-steamed rooms full of <strong>footballing Republican drunkles</strong> and inedible bowls of buttered goop. Dreadful! The only thing worse than Thanksgiving is the gross people who gleefully call it "Turkey Day," who should all be cordially tossed into the nearest volcano forthwith. (PELE APPRECIATES YOUR SACRIFICE! Please come again.) There are only <strong>two <em>slightly</em> redeemable things</strong> about the wretched day: (1) that turkeys everywhere finally get what's coming to them, the fucking bastards, and (2) that it <em>ends</em>. Inevitably. (All hail wise Pele!) But this year, we get at least something of a reprieve in two forms.</p> <p>The first of these comes in the shape of Ben Delacreme and Kitten LaRue, et al., who give you <strong>Party Schmarty 2: Skanksgiving Edition</strong>. It is a pre-holiday event that's held in that spooky haunted-train-cum-Chinese-joint down in Sodo. To get a feel for it, they encourage you to "think cocktail hour in the dumpster," which isn't really that difficult if you try. (Delightful!) Kitten, Ben, and Lou Henry Hoover will entertain throughout the night, DJ Mathematix will spin for those inclined to dance, <strong>the drinks they've concocted sound ridiculous</strong> ("Don't even ASK what's in it!" they warn and are not kidding), and there shall be prizes for the skankiest ho. Now, it seems we've been spending a lot of time with Ben and the crew lately, and DAMN RIGHT WE ARE. They are <strong>burlesque-draggy-cabaret GODS</strong>. If they can't properly screw over Thanksgiving, it cannot be done. (Be sure to take tons of pictures for your fucking Republican drunkles.) <em>Orient Express, 9 pm, $7, 21+.</em></p> <p><a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/the-homosexual-agenda/Content?oid=15337752">Continue reading »</a></p> <p>[ <a href="http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/21/the-homosexual-agenda-skankin-up-the-giving-a-legend-returns-xmess-style#comments">Comment on this story</a> ]</p> <p>[ <a href="http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15350857&id=comments">Subscribe to the comments on this story</a> ]</p> Homo Drinking Dancing Tonight http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2012/11/21/the-homosexual-agenda-skankin-up-the-giving-a-legend-returns-xmess-style?show=comments#readerComments http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Rss.xml?oid=15350857&id=comments 0 The Homosexual Agenda: Skankin' Up the Giving; A Legend Returns, Xmess-Style Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:56:47 -0800 The Stranger