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Burlesque for Barack
Seattle's exotic performance artists rally for Obama
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
photos by POC Photo
Burlesque sensation The Shanghai Pearl and her PNW Glitter PAC (that's the Pacific Northwest Glitter Political Action Committee) will present 'Burlesque for Barack,' a fundraiser for President Obama's re-election campaig more |
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Jordin sparkles
American Idol alum talks about her acting debut, her Gay following, and (of course) Whitney
by Chris Azzopardi -
SGN Contributing Writer
SPARKLE
Opens August 17
Whitney Houston's starring role - the last before her tragic death earlier this year - isn't the only reason Spar more
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She did it on 'em
Nicki Minaj brings the party to the Paramount
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
NICKI MINAJ
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
August 11
Even if you don't like Nicki Minaj, or just don't get her appeal, you have to appreciate how she's blown up in a very short time. more
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Trannyshack - The SF drag revolution comes to Seattle
by L.A. Kendall -
Special to the SGN
TRANNYSHACK SEATTLE
FEAT. HEKLINA AND GUESTS
CHOP SUEY
August 24
Next Friday, August 24, San Francisco's infamous drag performance nightclub, which has shocked and delighted packed audiences up and down the West Coast for over 12 years, retu more
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Latest 'New Voices' cabaret lives up to its reputation
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
NEW VOICES 13
CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS
August 13
Contemporary Classics founder and artistic director Brandon Ivie is now bi-coastal, as he forges a career in both New York City and Seattle. The young theater impresario is still committed to the company, more
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STUD stands strong
Edgy Malaysian fashion designers unfazed by religious pressure
by Shaun Knittel -
SGN Associate Editor
STUD, a dynamic sports brand created for today's active man, celebrates the optimism, energy, and innocence of youth in its new summer underwear and swimwear collection, 'Of Uth and Brothers.' more
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Nola's Nicky Da B brings the Bounce to Seattle!
by Dru Dinero -
Special to the SGN
LET'S BOUNCE ALONG WITH NICKY DA B
CHOP SUEY
August 22
Funky! Infectious! Exhilarating! Ladies, gentlemen, and everything in between, Nicky Da B is coming to Seattle on August 22! Armed with hits such as 'Hot Potato Style' and 'Express Yourself,' produce more
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Paula Fuga: Taking Hawaiian music to the next level
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Charming Timothy Green blossoms with magic
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Ill-fated Sparkle hopelessly out of tune
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Franz Ferdinand sets Showbox on fire
by Albert Rodriguez -
SGN A&E Writer
FRANZ FERDINAND
SHOWBOX AT THE MARKET
August 9
Franz Ferdinand has been relatively quiet these past few years, performing sporadically and releasing sparse details about a new album. But in concert last week, performing to a full house at The Showbox M more
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It did, indeed, get loud
Jack White delivers the goods at the WaMu
by Jessica Price -
SGN A&E Writer
JACK WHITE
WAMU THEATER
August 14
Touring on the heels of his first true solo album and accompanied by his all-female backing band, The Peacocks, Jack White burst through the gate like a ste more
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A Dyke About Town: Tracy Nelson remarkable at Jazz Alley
by Mercy Moosemuzzle -
SGN A&E Writer
TRACY NELSON
Mercy enjoyed Tracy Nelson at Jazz Alley, August 7, very much. She has a new record, Victim of the Blues. The blues singer had a powerful voice. Larry Guthrie's keyboards were delicious. Guitar by John Morton was hot. Garey Shelton's bass was soulful. Backup voc more
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Festival of New Musicals offers diverse works
by Miryam Gordon -
SGN A&E Writer
Last weekend (August 10-12), it was time once again for the musical theater development program in Issaquah known as Village Theatre's Festival of New Musicals. Dozens of playwrights from around the country - and a few from beyond our borders - vied to have their musicals worked on, critiqued more
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