THURSDAY, AUGUST 31
MUSIC–Hip-shaking mamas, come one,come all. Maceo Parker’s devil-may-care
hornblowing promises to shake even the most stubborn booty. PB (see Up & Coming,
page 15)
Roseland Theater, 10 NW 6th Ave, 224-2038, 8 pm, Charge-by-phone, 224-TIXX,
$29
LAST THURSDAY–So you think it’s a good idea but you’ve never actually
been? See our Visual Arts Calendar on page 24. Then get off the couch and see
some art. KD
Art On Alberta, Alberta St. Galleries on Alberta, 6 pm-9 pm, free
FRIDAY, SEPT 1
ROCK—The Gossip: Obnoxious, loud, and amazing. Even if you hate
their music you’ll love their show. It’s rock in its purest form. KD
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, 225-0047, 9 pm, $8,
SATURDAY, SEPT 2
MUSIC–Well, you could go to the Oregon State Fair to see rising stars
“Def Leppard”…or…you could just stay in town and see IQU, one
of the best fucking live electronic acts in the whole world. But hey, whatever!
It’s your choice, man! JS
Ohm, 31 NW First, 223-9919, 9 pm
BUMBERSHOOT–Though Seattle’s annual music/art festival can be hit
or miss, this one’s worth the three hour drive. Highlights includeMötorhead,
George Clinton, Big Star, Tracy Chapman, Joan Jett, Source of Labor, Sister
Spit, De La Soul, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Jonathan Richman and more! WSH
Bumbershoot, Corner of Third Ave N. and Mercer, Seattle, (206) 281-8111, for more info go to www.bumbershoot.org, all day, $16 per day
SUNDAY, SEPT 13
THEATER–Hot off the Irish skillet, playwright Martin McDonagh brings his
award winning play, The Beauty Queen of Leenane, to town. A mother and
her spinster daughter lock wits in a grossly contorted (and entertaining) knight-in-shining-armor
fairytale. PB
Artists Repertory Theatre, 1516 SW Alder, 241-1278, 2 pm, $22
DRAG PAGEANT–A pretty girl is like a melody…and so’s a pretty guy!
Don’t miss the splendor as Darcelle XV Productions present La Femme Magnifique
International–a pageant to crown the most glamorous female impersonator
in the world! (See Up & Coming pg. 17) WSH
Grand Ballroom, Double Tree Hotel, Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island Dr, 222-5338, 8 pm, $25
MONDAY, SEPT 4
CORN MAZE-The Indians called it a labyrinth. With ten-foot-tall
rows of corn stalks spread across five acres, it’s easy to get lost in Sauvie
Island’s corn maze. It takes about an hour–longer if you’re stoned–to find your
way through the back alleys and dead ends. PB
The Pumpkin Patch, Sauvie Island, 621-3874, open until 8 pm, free
MUSIC–Yummy biscuit French New Yorkers Tahiti 80 evoke the spirit
of the late ’70s jet set with their shiny, sexy, modern pop. Think Aristotle
Onassis, white wine, and false eyelashes, mes cheries. Rowwr! JS
Satyricon, 125 NW Sixth, 243-2380, 9 pm
TUESDAY, SEPT 5
CHEERLEADING-Ready? O-KAY! Bring it On beats the rest of
the summer’s flicks by giving us what we really want: realistic dialog,
a moral, cute boys, lip gloss, and SPIRIT! Wooooo! JS
Bring it On, various theaters, See page 33 for times
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6
MODEST MOUSE-Many a lady has fallen to her knees while Modest Mouse rocked
them into unmatched adoration. You too can experience some of the best ex-indie
music ever, as well as the cutest boys. KD
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside,
225-0047, 9 pm, $12-14