All posts in: Visqueen

15 Nov 2011

Out on the Town: 11/19

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This Saturday, Rainn Wilson and friends will provide you with an evening of music and laughter at the Paramount Theater. And when I say friends, I mean – Rainn Wilson’s friends – not Dwight’s imaginary ones. First off, we’ve got Mindy Kaling (Kelly from The Office,) my favorite busker turned rock star Andy Grammer, Chris Pratt, Anna Faris, Visqueen, The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy, Phoenix Jones (supposedly a superhero,) with many more to be announced.

If I wasn’t attending Fall Ball this night, I would definitely go just for the lineup. I don’t even know what the event is about, but it sounds great. It is also a benefit event for The Mona Foundation, which supports grassroots educational initiatives and increasing the status and awareness of girls and women all over the world.

To learn more information about the Mona Foundation, click here. Your ticket not only gets you into the event, but also doubles as a post show meet and greet.

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05 Nov 2011

In the News…

Fashion

– I love this shot of Chloe Sevigny impersonating photographer, Terry Richardson, on the cover of Candy Magazine. [Source]

– Tom Ford will design the costumes for the next James Bond film. [Source]

– Sarah Jessica Parker is trying too hard with this hat. [Source]

– Prince and Nicki Minaj will perform at the H&M x Versace launch party. [Source]

– Levi’s suggests that we freeze our jeans instead of washing them. [Source]

– Kanye’s kilt causes a stir. [Source]

Music

– Listen to The Flaming Lips‘ 24-hour song. [Source]

– Franz Ferdinand will return in 2012. [Source]

– Former Quadstock performer, Dan Deacon, has signed to indie label Domino. [Source]

Television

– What the series finale of Greek could have looked like with this alternate ending. [Source]

– Lady Gaga will sit down w/ Katie Couric for a holiday special called, “A Very Gaga Thanksgiving.” [Source]

– FOX has decided to renew The X Factor for a second season. [Source]

– 60 Minutes’ Andy Rooney passed away last night at age 92. [Source]

Movies

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– Is “Project X” our modern day “Can’t Hardly Wait?” Ehhh probably not.

Seattle

– Could a “Bruce Lee Action Museum” be moving into the International District sometime soon? [Source]

– EMP’s Sound Off! entry deadline is Monday! [Source]

– Is anyone else aware of how many restaurants are popping up in Seattle recently? There’s way too many to count for me to post about all of them so just check out Seattle Met’s Nosh Pit blog for everything that you need and more.

– Seattle rock group, Visqueen, will be playing their last show ever on Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Neptune Theater. [Source]

Other

– Beyonce and Jay-Z’s fetus is a girl! [Source]

– The New York Daily News decided to place a media ban on The Kardashians. [Source] I’ve only had to do that for Heidi and Spencer and Jon and Kate, but I adore the Kardashians too much.

– On a related note – Kendall Jenner is getting a Sweet Sixteen special on E! Not shocked. Still excited. [Source]

– Pippa Middleton is writing a book. [Source]

– Want your brown eyes to be blue? Want a laser to take care of that for you? [Source]

– One footballer decided to name his son “Trendy” because he loves Twitter. In the words of my friend Tina, “You F-A-I-L FAIL!” [Source]

02 Jun 2010

Noise For the Needy

I didn’t want to leave any festival out! I realize this is coming up pretty quickly, but I was re-reminded of Noise For the Needy today when I walked past Neumos and The Album Leaf on this poster caught my eye. While Noise For the Needy is no Bumbershoot or Capitol Hill Block Party there is no reason why we shouldn’t recognize it as a festival.

Here’s what you need to know: They are are a non-profit organization that supports a charity every year and hopes to raise both awareness and funds through performances by both local and mainstream acts. This year they will feature about 60 acts from June 9-13 for Teen Feed.

I used to work at a non-profit a few years back that hosted teen feeds and I cannot even begin to tell you what kind of impact it has had on the local community. There are many teenagers that aren’t as fortunate as we are and one meal can go a long way. Everyone deserves to be fed.

For more information on this event please click here

Bands you definitely don’t want to miss: The Album Leaf, The Maldives, Visqueen, and Tiny Vipers

17 Nov 2009

Out on the Town: 11/18

Visqueen is coming to Seattle University!

Get excited. This local Seattle band is about to blow up. I cannot wait to see them perform live tomorrow at the hearth – 8PM. Their lead singer Rachel Flotard recently did an interview on KSUB – Seattle University’s radio station and I am pumped. She seems like such an amazing woman who is so sure of herself and lives a truly inspiring life.

She recently was featured in Minus the Bear’s new song “Into The Mirror,” which I posted about… last month. Now she’ll actually be here. Just to jog your memory:

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SEAC presents Visqueen tomorrow night at 8 PM in the hearth of the student center.

Opening Act: Chris Ballew from the Presidents of the USA is doing a solo act to open for Visqueen. He will be playing tracks from Presidents of the USA as well as his side project Caspar Babypants.

We will be having a raffle for a free show at Neumos and a $50 gift card to the Showbox.

Do we have your attention now?!

10 Oct 2009

Song of the Day

Minus the Bear featuring Rachel Flotard of Visqueen – Into the Mirror

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This song is off the new album to be released in 2010. The group will also be performing tonight at Pyramid Breweries in Seattle at 8PM. Tickets are $20 and the show is 21+