Monthly Archives: September 2009

Kalup Linzy, SweetBerry: Sampled and LeftOva Posted by: Dusty Hoesly Beloved New York video and performance artist Kalup Linzy strutted on stage in a fine-looking dress (only to wear a black polka-dotted swimsuit later). Local jazz group The Ben Darwish … Continue reading →

Daniel Barrow, Every Time I See Your Picture I Cry Posted by: Dusty Hoesly Daniel Barrow’s Every Time I See Your Picture I Cry is my favorite piece of this year’s festival. Subdued yet revelatory, Barrow’s storytelling combines words, music, … Continue reading →

Raimund Hoghe – Bolero Variations posted by: Seth Nehil I walked out of Bolero Variations feeling refreshed and hyper-aware. It took some time to re-calibrate my brain to the pace of this beautiful dance, but once I got there, it … Continue reading →

Oregon Painting Society at The Works Posted by: Seth Nehil Oregon Painting Society are an exercise in cognitive dissonance, which is delicious. Let’s start with the name. Sure, they live in Oregon, and they are a society of sorts, and … Continue reading →

AMYO/tinyrage – too posted by: Seth Nehil Choreographer Amy O’Neal met friends, family and fellow dancers in a wide variety of places – urban, domestic, rural and public. Using the specific energy of spaces to inspire movement is an interesting … Continue reading →

locust, crushed Posted by: Dusty Hoesly Crushed is an explosive mix of hip-hop and contemporary dance, live beatboxing and sampled music, and video projection showing the same dancers in other contexts. The opening video images of a locust in a … Continue reading →

Erik Friedlander Block Ice and Propane Posted by Ariel Frager When choosing shows for this years TBA I had about five minutes to read through the catalogue, check to make sure the show times didn’t conflict and to select which … Continue reading →

Pan Pan Theatre, The Crumb Trail Posted by: Jim Withington I began this post today simply because I felt the need for a different voice up here: simply put, Pan Pan Theatre’s The Crumb Trail is not a bad show, … Continue reading →

Back to Back Theatre in Pioneer Square small metal objects* posted by: Laura Becker “Everything has a fucking value!” Steve is having a metaphysical breakdown and Gary, a successful businessman who prides himself on being a good friend first, and … Continue reading →

Daniel Barrow, Winnipeg Babysitter posted by Kirsten Collins What would happen if everyone in town had their own TV show? What small dream would they have to share? How would they represent themselves to their community? Part time capsule, part … Continue reading →