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From the press release:

The show examines the artists’ common influence in Japanese wood block print, manga and historic figures including Utamaro, Hokusai, and Katsuhiro Otomo. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled over Japan for more than 300-years, yet creativity thrived despite (or perhaps because of) this oppression. Wood block prints were called ukiyo-e, “pictures of the floating world” — a world of the courtesans, brothels, and Kabuki theaters frequented by an urban class growing in wealth and size, who celebrated a lifestyle free from government-imposed restrictions. This installation reflects the relationships between political oppression and artistic expression, economic growth and social structures, the impact of technology on communications and communities, and the tensions that lead to a restructuring of our worlds.

Mike Wagner is a painter, conceptual artist and non-commissioned public illustration specialist, born in Philadelphia raised in Seattle. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, this year his paintings have been featured at Zeitgeist Coffee and FlatColor Gallery — including a series showcasing the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

I AM is a self-trained Sharpie maestro, comic book and video game illustrator. Originally from Philadelphia but now calls Seattle home, his work has recently been seen in Kushi Bar and Venom.

Their work will be displayed against a backdrop of video-art installation that will loop archival footage, classic moments from Akira Kurosawa and John Hughes movies, as well as a short film that was shot in Japan the summer of 2009 by graffiti writer, photographer and producer TEWZ (Chicago).

See the full press release after the jump:

After nearly five years of holding down the block at Harvard and Pike, on Capitol Hill, the War Room’s current ownership will close its doors November 30. The future of the popular nightclub remains uncertain.

More on Line Out.

• Image by Ann Texter

As of these here Seventh Annual Genius Awards, The Stranger has given one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars to support our local geniuses.

See you Friday!

And the Seattle City of Music Awards rolled out the red carpet at the Showbox.

And I caught British glam-goths the Horrors:

Ticket info on Line Out.

• Right in here. Pee. Pee in my eye.

Some of it went in my eye. Your pee.

Sincerely,
Lindy

Also, Slog Happy! I have DVDs to give away, people!

• Inside Pony, Sept 1, 2009

Pony rides again! This Thursday Sept 3rd, 8 pm-2 am. 12th and Madison. Attendees are encouraged to "dress slutty". MORE DETAILS HERE.

I can't figure it out.

MORE PHOTOS HERE

We asked them to address our primary interest: drinking at night (and most mornings). Whereas Rosencrantz said, "I don't go out," and added that he believed in giving neighborhoods more authority over where nightlife can and cannot go—yikes—Miller identified a cadre of his supporters who work in the nightlife industry. He supports amending the existing noise ordinance to protect existing clubs from persnickety new neighbors—adding a grandfather clause to allow venues to continue, unpenalized, even if a residential building goes up within earshot (currently the existence of new building can make an old club illegal).

But Miller's real christening in the race came this week: The Seattle Nightlife & Music Association, a leading nightlife advocacy voice in the city, endorsed him. He's also got the blessing of David Meinert, Marcus Charles, Michael Meckling, and Steven Severin.

Sure, this makes Miller groovier than Rosencrantz, but does it give him any advantage? I'd love to think that there is an army of young, drinky folks out there who vote in primaries—who even know we're voting next month—but I wouldn't bet my lunch on it. I'd expect most of them will wake up the next day, having forgotten all about it, and say, "I think I was sick. I can't remember" or something like that. According to a SurveyUSA poll last month, 76 percent of likely voters in next month's primary are 35 years or older—not exactly the nightlife set. Only 24 percent are between 18 and 34. However, with this many candidates in the race, Miller may be able to combine his support from neighborhood types—he was the past president of the past President of the Maple Leaf Community Council—and the "nightlife voters" (however small their ranks) to guarantee a spot on the November ballot.

Hey Stranger,

Since so many Slog stories highlight (rightly) Christians being assholes to the glbtq community, why don't you give the kind Queer Episcopalians (who Driscoll hates, by the way) a Slog shoutout for hosting the city's first (to my knowledge?) Pride Eucharist and Party tonight, June 21 from 7 - 10:30 pm at Skinner Auditorium at St. Mark's Cathedral? We have DJ Ponyboy, a bunch of men in dresses, and the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Peace,
Tim Mathis
Community Catalyst
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

Dear Tim: Your wish is my command.

Also, I hope when guests enter the party, they're given euchawristbands. Baddum ching.

• Azzurri is Fremont's new wine and soccer bar that, as of last week, was only serving two kinds of wine and, to be frank, needed the attention of a broom. Also, the panini are not that good. Yet it is kind of a great place! Find out why over here.

• The Feedback Lounge in West Seattle is rock 'n' roll-themed. Food is pub grub plus. They have "the SUNNDECK, a 40-foot long outdoor lounge area," and a music-related happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. every day. Today is AC/DC “high voltage” Friday. Wear rubber-soled shoes.

• The Tiger Lounge in Georgetown is "Seattle's only go-go bar," which means lava lamps and beaded curtains. Outside, there is a fire pit, which may or may not be go-go in some way. Pub grub and gourmet pizzas are available.

• Sinners and Saints is right near Azzurri in Fremont. Intriguing detail: Goldfish races are occasionally held in an upside-down, water-filled fluorescent light fixture (has PETA found out yet?). Food is Spanish—tapas, paella.

• Hudson in Georgetown is brought to you by the Smarty Pants people and has homestyle Southern food.

• Captain Blacks on Capitol Hill is already famous for its chicken and waffles (it's boneless kosher breast meat, all sliced up for you, which you may find to be suboptimal, and it costs $11, but it's pretty damn good). There are two outdoor decks, front and back. The Stranger has recently learned that the apostrophe in "Blacks" was lost at sea.

• Snoose Junction Part Dieu is the Ballard pizzeria's new Greenwood outlet. Lots of video games, and LPs you can choose from for them to play upstairs in the bar. (Did they mean Part Deux?)

Enjoy the weekend!