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My Neighbor Gregg Blackstock's Drawings Incorporated into Commes des Garcons Fashion

I saw my talented autistic savant artist/musician neighbor wearing a designer shirt with one of his illustrations of various knots incorporated into the pattern. He said it was a free sample from Commes des Garcons but that they cost $200 for everybody else. I looked at the Facebook page for Garde Rail Gallery where he exhibits, and saw these designs. 

Greg took off before I could photograph him, but he does come by sometimes with shirts upon which he has things custom-made by the computer-embroidery machine at the mall.

Today, he was interested in exactly what the phrase "fed up" met and after we talked about it, he said he had been "fed up" with his pot washing job.  He said he would have much rather been making money playing his accordian on the street and drawing than washing pots all those years.   

more about Greg at Tributary Books site

Fremont Solstice Naked Biker Body Paint Photo Show

Everybody Says My Roy Orbison Painting Looks Like Kim Jong Il

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Tiger in Tank

(downtown Seattle)

Spring in Seattle

Orange Garages on Roosevelt Avenue, Seattle

Another Cool Bush Depression Idea: Burlesque Show/Food Drive

I loved the Beer Dinner I went to which helped raise money for an injured friend to have rotator cuff surgery. Now I see this great way to increase food donations! 

 

Blood Rhinestone Productions Presents:
Shake And Bake!  A Burlesque Show And Food Drive Benefiting Northwest Harvest

We all know times are tough. Food bank donations are at an all time low, and need is at an all time high. You can help! Blood Rhinestone Productions is proud to present: Shake And Bake~Burlesque Show and Food Drive

Come on down, Friday May 22nd to the Re-Bar at 7:30 and support your local community. Be prepared to be dazzled by some of Seattle’s best burlesque stars and most of all, bring FOOD to DONATE! This show will benefit our local charity, NORTHWEST HARVEST!  Our amazing host for the evening: Ben de le Creme!

Featuring:
Miss Indigo Blue 
Lucky Penny
Pidgeon Von Tramp 
Inga Ingenue
Evilyn Sin Claire 
Polly Wood
Pinky Shines 
Sydni Deveraux 
Hottie McNaughty 

People often ask what they can do to help their community, well this is what YOU can do. Come on down, see an amazing show, bring some food to donate and feel good about it. 

Date/Tickets: Friday, May 22nd 2009
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63025
Location: Re-Bar, 1114 Howell St, Seattle
Time: 7:30pm
Price: $12 pre-sell, $15 at door
Access: 21+

Spring at the Pike Market

(photos by D. Grieser)

Six Degrees of Separation: T.U.G.S. Belltown Has a Facebook Group

I had made a reference to it on this blog (Nina Hagen partying there after an appearance at the Showbox, back in the '80s) .. a Facebook group has started and this drawing is by the guy who started it and people are joining up .. Clark Humphrey, Ruby Montana .. maybe we can get Nina Hagen herself! (She did play at Dennis Kucinich's New Years party last year) 

Here are some photos of mine of things in the general area which have not been destroyed or gentrified. I know the Turf is further up the street but I like the sign.

Snow Photo: Fund Our Wounded Not War

(Seattle Times photo)