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Mortal Engines: New Podcast Available!

2009-04-18T13:47:16Z

Mortal Engines performed another show at KPSU's studio on April 11th, 2009. It features all new/previously unheard material that will probably be released in the near future as a Live CD.

It's now available as a free download or can be streamed in real time:

http://archive.kpsu.org/node/20965

Namaste!

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PORTLAND EXHIBIT

2009-03-30T20:41:21Z

Designing the Future:
Architecture+Landscape+Urban Planning+Transportation+Social System Design

Art Exhibit Opening Reception: Thursday, April 2nd, 5-10pm
Exhibit Duration: April 1-April 31

As the future of the earth hangs in the precarious balance of an unknown fate, SEA Change's upcoming exhibit unites Portland's progressive designers, fostering cross-pollination that catalyzes future designs for an equal, peaceful, compassionate, just future. This visual fusion of evolutionary designers will put the puzzle pieces together of how to integrate nature and society. Architectural plans for coexisting with the environment, building community, and transitioning from oil to sustainability take shape in natural playgrounds, graywater systems, neighborhood energy utilities, and cat palaces...

Artists/Designers: Mark Lakeman + Tryon Life Community Farm + Ed Carpenter + Northwest Neighborhood Energy + Planet Earth Playscapes + Rick Potestio + TransitionPDX + Recode + Portland Peak Oil + Trimet + Cascadia Commons + Living Gardens + Alec Neal + MotiveSpace + Sebastian Collett + CON COR

SEA Change
625 NW Everett, Gallery 110, Portland 97209
Hours: Tue-Sat 11-6
www.seagallery.wordpress.com

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Mortal Engines live set available as a podcast

2009-01-31T04:11:04Z

The Podcast for the January 24th episode of KPSU’s "What’s this called?" is now available for your listening pleasure. It starts with some good "program music" by other artists, and Mortal Engines’ set starts at 13:20 . It features all new material that will probably be released as a CD in the future. You can stream the show or download the free podcast to be enjoyed at your convenience.

http://archive.kpsu.org/node/19024.

Namaste!

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Third Mind Research

2009-01-03T17:04:57Z

Hello Kaosmosis,

I noticed that your tribe is doing exactly what i want to do. I am currently working on creating a may day event that will the an immersive dream play about the pursuit of alchemy. My goal for the play is that there will be only performers no audience, in that all who come to the play will be given some small task to do (such as holding a banner or doing a low single syllable chant. RIght now im looking for core performers to join me in the creation of this event using paratheatrical techniques. If it is all right I would like to message your group about this in hopes of finding more performers.

thank you,
nova

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March Fourth THIS Saturday at Tease-O-Rama in Portland!!

2008-09-26T08:03:21Z

Baby Doe Productions and Liftoff! bring you…

TEASE-O-RAMA 2008!!
“The Best of The Best in New Burlesque”

Presented by
Zumanity™ – The Sensual Side of Cirque Du Soleil

Tease-O-Rama—The World's PREMIERE International Burlesque Showcase and Convention. All the Glamour and Excitement you've come to expect from Tease-O-Rama—only MORE of it! Featuring: Dirty Martini (NYC), Catherine D’Lish (LA), The Devil-Ettes (SF), Michelle L’amour (Chicago), Lola the Vamp (Austrilia), Kellita (SF), Legend of Burlesque Satan’s Angel, and many more burlesque cuties and your host for the evening directly from her European tour Kitten on the Keys!

MARCH FOURTH at the portland show ONLY!!

http://www.teaseorama.com

TICKETING INFORMATION

Friday September 26th
The Triple Door
216 Union St , Seattle, WA
Showtimes 7pm (17+) & 10pm (21+)
$25 adv / $28 day of
ONE NIGHT ONLY IN SEATTLE!!

Saturday September 27th
The Bossanova Ballroom
722 East Burnside, Portland OR
Doors 8pm (21+), Show 9pm SHARP
$20
ONE NIGHT ONLY IN PORTLAND!!
Monday September 29th
The Historic Ashland Armory
208 Oak St - Ashland OR
Doors 7pm (21+)
$20
Friday and Saturday October 3rd and 4th
Bimbo's 365 Club
1025 Columbus Avenue,
San Francisco CA
Doors 7pm
$40 general ticket per evening
$100 VIP ticket
THRILLVILLE presents: TEASE-O-RAMA MOVIE NITE: "THE SILENCERS" (1966)   
Sunday, October 5, 5PM, $10  THE CERRITO SPEAKEASY THEATER, 10070 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito 

www.teaseorama.com

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WATER WOMAN AUG 1-4

2008-07-15T21:49:34Z

We are pleased to present the first annual WATER WOMAN on the long weekend of August 1st – 4th , 2008. This four day gathering on the south coast of British Columbia has set its intention to facilitate the celebration of: Water as Life, Unity Consciousness, and the Divine Feminine.

Water Woman welcomes all men, women, and children to join in this conscious gathering. Our location is on breathtaking 200 acres of pristine temperate rainforest, amongst giant glacier mountains stretching above a pure rushing river. A stretch of beach with sparkling sand and bright sun awaits us in the glorious Squamish River Valley.

www.waterwomanevent.com

This intentional gathering will provide:

- ceremonial water blessings from numerous different Spiritual traditions daily

- large and small group workshops sharing skills and wisdom for personal healing and evolution (see website)

- exciting performance artists, visual artists and installations like VJ Suez Electrabelle (Vancouver)

- an extraordinary Art Gallery showcasing rare international talents like Amy Angel (COSM, New York)

- traditional Sweat lodges and Medicine ways (Salish and Sechlet)

- inspiring acoustic musicians featuring spiritual folk singer SHIMSHAI (San Jose, CA)

- a Marketplace offering unique creations

- luxurious Dj’s releasing soundscapes into the sky that can heal cells and inspire dance like Dj MICHAEL MANAHAN (Orcale, Seattle)

- a Kids Zone for the entertainment of kids, and the sharing of family activities

- we endeavor to provide a space that is environmentally conscious and safe for all beings

We hope you will browse our web site www.waterwomanevent.com for more detailed workshop info, daily schedules, ticket info, volunteer opportunities,links to related sites, “what to bring” and location directions. We encourage you to buy your tickets in advance and save on the ticket price at the door.

Water Woman is an evolution of festival culture, spiritual development, and personal growth for the benefit of All Beings. We are co-creating with you to offer a space for sacred celebration, community empowerment, and personal rejuvenation.

We look forward to your beautiful presence with us.

For more details see: www.waterwomanevent.com

Questions? Send emails to: info@waterwomanevent.com

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Fourth Cool Blue Review this Saturday night!

2008-06-27T09:14:32Z

This Saturday night the fourth installment of the infamous Cool Blue Review makes its long awaited return to Portland's legendary White Eagle Saloon.

This time around the lineup includes Greg Thelen & The Live Unit, The Dead Beetles and Portland's most eligible bastards, Sketchy Ted.
See links below to check 'em out. As always, we're planning on a night of great original, live music.

Speaking of long awaited, the new Dead Beetles CD is finished and will be available on CD Baby, iTunes and beyond by the end of summer.

Come help us celebrate the arrival of summer (again, long awaited) this Saturday night.
We fully intend to have a great deal of fun, details below.

Cool Blue Review
The White Eagle Saloon - http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=55&id=527
Saturday, June 28, 9:30 PM
21 and over, $6 at the door.
836 N. Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227

Sketchy Ted- http://www.myspace.com/sketchyted
The Dead Beetles- http://www.myspace.com/deadbeetles
Greg Thelen & The Live Unit- http://www.myspace.com/gregthelenx

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JUNGLE LOVE MASQUERADE with Jujuba, DJ Devon, Late Night Freak Out Odyssey TONIGHT at Center Space!!!!

2008-06-01T20:17:42Z

Please join you friends and FAMILY for a masquerade of EPIC proportions tonight at Center Space (420 SE 6th ave) from 9pm till 5am!!
cheap tix are at the door!!!!

VBC after party!!!!

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Titillating Tea Party seeks men to serve women

2008-02-05T05:39:03Z

Genteel and Bohemian gathering of women requires comely slaveboys to serve at our tea party. You will serve mostly nude and not speak unless spoken to. Standards are high. Food and beverage experience a must. No sex. Please send photo and qualifications to Madameteaparty@gmail.com or Tea Party 1631 NE Broadway #313 Porltand OR. 97232.

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creative rental space available

2008-01-20T04:59:53Z

Greetings portlanders -

I just bought a supa' cute craftsman bungalow on NE 35th & Ainsworth, 2 blocks from the New Seasons and a walk or short bike ride to Alberta.

In the hopes of continuing to build and create community I am have a couple of ideas for how my home can be shared and activated as I will be needing some additional support with the mortgage.

The overall vision is that I would be living in the upstairs bedroom and living room would be my office/guest space, etc.

The finished basement is cozy, well lit, freshly painted, clean, with wall to wall new carpeting. There is a private room in the basement and a there is an entrance to the basement in the back of the house which feels like it's own private entrance because there is a door that closes to the upstairs portion of the house. There will be FREE wireless internet! The vibe will be high and filled with lots of creative juice!

Possible rental ideas:

- Finding someone who would be interested in renting the basement room as a daytime working studio space.
..........Healing, massage, office, crafting, therapy, limitless possibilities..... $300/month - negotiable

- Finding the right person to live in the downstairs bedroom while sharing the kitchen and bathroom - $400/month – negotiable

- Using the space as a node within the “under ground condo network”. Meaning that I would be willing to rent out the room by the week to friends/family who need short term space rental for whatever reason...... Advance notice is required since I travel quite often and would need to make arrangements in advance in most cases. Rates negotiable!

If you are interested or know of anyone who might be interested in any of these visionary scenarios....please send them my way.

I can be contacted via email or by phone 415.305.4142

Thank you all for the support! Though i'm sad to leave the Bay, my home for the past 15 years, I'm really excited to be a part of the portland community!!!

With love and blessings,
cara

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gawrsh i NEED A PARTY!!

2008-01-13T21:52:57Z

any chance ya'll wanna do the party stuff again? i need bassbins, the ptown love, and weirdness. hurry up! i mean, ill help....

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SOULSTICE PARTY DEC 21 FRIDAY

2007-12-13T01:15:14Z

Celebrate Jane's big "O" birthday at the Wonder Ballroom. The sun sets that day at 4:18, so we will start partying at 4:20.

FIVE bands and the Whirly Girlz! Joe McMurrian Quartet, The Cameron DePalma Band (with members of Hydrive), DK4s, and The Freak Mountain Ramblers and a very special (marching band) guest!. Come early - music and champagne start at happy hour!

$25 admission - buying online in advance is highly encouraged. For more information, check out the website at www.janefest.com

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New Years Eve with Everyone Orchestra, Portland

2007-11-24T06:17:55Z

Everyone Orchestra hits the ground running in its new hometown with an exciting edition assembled from Portland, OR-based all star musicians, including EO founder/conductor Matt Butler, string legends Darol Anger and Tony Furtado, guitarist Scott Law, bassman Tye North, Dirty Martini's Stephanie Schneiderman, plus more special guests, live painters, stilters, hoopers, costumed fiends, balloons, dragons and YOU!
In a nod to Portland's lurid history the so-called Shanghai tunnels have been immortalized by travel writers, television shows and now Everyone Orchestra. Come be shanghai'd in style on New Year's eve!

Everyone Orchestra with opening acts Freak Mountain Ramblers and Strings for Industry
Monday, December 31, 2007: Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
Limited quantity of tickets available online thru Baseline Ticketing: http://shanghainights.baselineticketing.com or through Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 503.224.4400

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Gotta Room?

2007-10-23T18:58:59Z

Hello!

I'm a recent transplant from Detriot in need of some new digs. Painter / Illustrator / Curator / pretty nice guy. Founder of a Non-Profit arts organization in the D looking forward to contributing to local creative landscape. Rated "Best Roommate Ever" by previous house-mate. Positive local endorsements available upon request.

Sincerely,
Dan

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Main Stage Decor For DIVERSION-> are YOU the Artist for the job??

2007-10-14T19:00:58Z

PDX Decom is looking for an artist/creative for decoration of the Main Stage.
Fabric is NOT allowed unless it is Flame Retardant.
Themes are nice, but not required...
do you have the time/skills/creative motivation? Get in touch with me!

loafaery (at) gmail (dot) com

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THE HIPPODROME - Circus Arts Center - Grand Opening 11/17

2007-09-28T11:52:28Z

Hey gang.

It is with great pride and satisfaction that I announce the actual, irreversible Grand Opening of our new circus arts center, THE HIPPODROME.

In Summary: I'm doing the Grand Opening show November 17th. Starting that day, we'll have the space open during all days and some nights for classes, rehearsals, and performances. And we need the help of our amazing tech people to set up as much top-notch apparatus as we can squeeze in there, starting around October 20th.

If you've got a taste for details, read on.

What Creature and I have put together is a deal for a full-fledged circus venue, owned by my employer Mike Wolfson, housed in what was once the main room of the BComplex/MeowMeow/Loveland/Mercury Room/Euphoria. It's a 1000-capacity all-ages venue with a big stage, big PA system, 2o-foot ceiling, and big sexy exposed beams. This means that not only are we managing to avoid paying tens of thousands of dollars in renovation, insurance, and monthly rent; we are in fact pulling a salary to run the place. I'm the booker and Creature is the production manager.

So. There are a number of things we need to do to prepare:

I've got the Grand Opening scheduled for November 17th, with Batty's Hippodrome doing an 8-10:30 show and PURE Cirkus doing a much darker 11-12:30 show. Then I want to get a DJ in there (very likely Gypsy Sound System and Global Ruckus, who will already be playing next door).

The room will become available for all our nefarious plans circa October 20th. That means we'll have just under one month to set up whatever circus apparatus we want in the room for all our rehearsals, workshops, and performances. We have highly qualified friends who have offered to install first-rate professional aerial rigs, trapeze, and other hard-to-find trappings of the big top; though exactly what we'll have available when will be dictated both by constraints of time and budget.

Then, starting November 17th, the room will be available in the daytime and some evenings for rehearsals, classes, meetings, and performances. Creature will spearhead this operation in the same way I'll spearhead the show side of things, though both of us will surely be entangled in all of it. If you or anyone you know is looking for a place to practice/teach/study things like: aerial, juggling, fire spinning, dance, yoga, martial arts, tumbling, clowning, theater, or any other specialized skill within the broad definition of Circus; please let us know and we can find you a spot on the schedule.

Please do let me know if you can get in on this in any capacity. I'm sure we'll also need people to come and help us clean/build/decorate the place during that crucial 10/20 - 11/17 period as well, so even your totally unskilled friend can get in on the fun.

"Onward to glory, old friend." - Don Quixote

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Minimal-Psy-Tribal-Electro-Tech-House mix up

2007-09-22T17:52:05Z

50 50 LeveL - Motherland Tribute

www.waxdj.com/djs/92

Hope ya dig.

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ART contributions to Diversion.... the PDX decom

2007-09-18T20:44:57Z

Please submit your Art and Interactive Installation work for the official Portland Decompression event, DIVERSION. We are specifically interested in interactive pieces, as per the burning man theme, though even more so in work created about or as a direct result of your 2007 Green Man experience. Space will be available for both two- and three-dimensional work. And for you installation artists... we have approx. 30' ceilings... and an outdoor area. As for VJs and projection artists, please be in touch. there will be specific areas designated for such, and already folks on that lineup. We will need to coordinate.
Please be in touch ***OFF TRIBE*** via loafaery@gmail.com
Thank you.

Shira Loa

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Journey to the Flames! Burning Man Film Screening Sept. 29th @ Someday Lounge

2007-09-17T19:20:15Z

Hey yall!
Doug Jacobson just put together a freakin fantastic new film Documenting 8 years of Burning Man culture and its coming to Portland!

<* Premiere showing Portland at the Someday Lounge on Friday, September 29th Cover ~$7 *>

____)*(____Journey to the Flames._____)*(_____

What is Burning Man?

Journey to the Flames chronicles 8 years of LA's Doug Jacobson and his trips to Black Rock. It's a funny, probing documentary that contains some of the most compelling BM footage I've seen yet. Skydiving, amazing aerial night shots, much fire, several years of the temples and the man and amazingly deep interviews all melded into a complete experience. This is 8 years of Burning Man folks and from what I've seen and heard this one feels good.

Check out the website here for more info and clips.

www.backtoone.com/j2f/index.html

Come to the Someday Lounge Saturday, September 29th for a fully immersive night of Burner Culture starting @ 7:00 with a screening of "Monkey Puzzle", a 17 minute short documenting Portland's Monkey Puzzle Camp as they plow their way through to the cosmic adventure of Burning Man 2006. Not to be missed! Then its off to the big leagues with Journey to the Flames followed by filmaker Q & A and some fantastic burner Djs guaranteed to rock the joint.

7:00~ Monkey Puzzle - A 17 minute short
7:30~ Journey to the Flames
9:00~ Q & A with filmmakers
9:30~ 2007 Burning Man Footage
Dj's
10:00 Dougj11 (dmtlabs.com)
11:00 FlyingJ and friends

Someday Lounge, Sept 29th @ 7:00 Cover $7
125 NW 5th Ave
Portland Oregon
Map~www.google.com/maps

Call 503-248-1030 for Tix info or
www.backtoone.com/j2f/index.html

Please bring yourselves, some friends and some magic. Lets watch some films, dance and support our amazing community.

AIRSTRIKE!

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PNCA

2007-09-08T01:59:25Z

My daughter (17) wants to get her degree from PNCA. Good idea, or should she go to UofO or OSU, or some other Oregon college?

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DJ for hire?

2007-08-17T04:31:41Z

Hello friends,

I am looking to hire a DJ to play my wedding. I am not looking for the traditional wedding DJ but we want someone with good experience and equipment. We would like someone with a unique sound, but also willing to play some of our favorite jamband tunes!

Do you have any good recommendations? The wedding is taking place Saturday December 29, 2007, here in Portland.

Thank you for your help,

Mike
503-771-3904

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new emerge+N+see movie and images

2007-07-13T05:14:02Z

whether you were at the festival or not, i hope you'll enjoy these: www.rakuloren.com
the link is in the middle of the page. you can choose to watch the 6 minute long movie (turn volume up) or look at the images. share with anyone else who might dig it.
blessings.
-raku

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On MIND BOMBIN

2007-06-12T09:10:52Z

I called the album "Mind Bombin" not because im blowin people minds. Its is an ode to my youth growing up on the streets of the UK as a Graffiti deviant and yet it reflects the shifts in my socio/spiritual political outlook as i made my way out of the streets to the west coast of America.

BOMBIN; A QUICK CRASH COURSE IN DEVIANCY.

"Bombin" is a term used to describe going out and painting illegaly on a wall, train or some other form of private property. Bombin is a kind of fugitive act, claiming your personal presence amongst a landscape dominated by control and ownership. My crew and i known locally as T.C.K. (The Creative Kings) would go out on early morning Bombin raids to paint our newly created artwork on some pristine wall. The rush and feeling of accomplishment was addictive (as was dodging police), pushing the boundaries and refusing to live under the rule of law. The word would spread and before too long other Graffiti artists would come and check your work, creating both notoriety and respect. I was amongst an underground network of renowned artists that included the likes of Goldie (the now Drum & Bass icon), Madtempa (TRS) and Desire (TWC) to name a few.
In hindsight being engaged in this form of subversive activity gave me chance to look at and challenge the way our actions are governed and controlled. Most of us tend to simply accept these laws, unconsciously being given our prompts in life from a governing agent. Without challenging and in some cases breaking these laws we have no chance of discovering our own parameters as human beings and the full extent of our power. Our city streets,for example, the space some of us choose to inhabit, do not belong to us but those who govern us. We are in fact alienated from our own surroundings and our connection to time, place and earth. Individuality and personal presence are kept to a minimum in favour of efficiency and speed. The act of "Bombin" reclaims your space within the city and turns that which alienates and subjugates you into your freedom and your platform for expression.

MIND; DO YOU OWN YOURS?

Last year i went to hear a talk given by Chuck D, Public Enemys front man at Standford University. It was all great but one thing he said stood out to me.....

"Mind is the new Real estate of the 21st Century".

That stopped me dead in my tracks. Our attention is constantly being pulled at and fought for. Even if it for a split second if they have your attention they have you. Corporations and companies are constantly looking to set up shop in our minds with extensive media campaigns that play with subtle and not so subtle subconscious drives. In the same way that our physical space is controlled so too is our psychic space. In this type of environment i believe it is more important than ever to create autonomy over our own minds. The Mind is the last bastion of individual freedom, physical space being subjugated to the rule of law. But the more we let these influences into our minds and shape our behavior the more we surrender our sovereignty over ourselves.

This album for me is no different from those early morning bombin raids but instead of a pristine wall the territory instead is that of "Mass Mind", our collective psychic body, a landscape which is becoming more and more controlled by big business and less about the individual. Its definitely not about "blowin peoples minds" (i mean, please, im not that cheesy) but if it does that for you.....wicked. Its about the individual fugitive act of reclaiming personal power in the face of forces which do not want you to discover the fullest extent of your power, but to tap into it, siphon it off and redirect it. The mind when focused, empty (you try emptying your mind) and calm has no limits. You can do anything, make anything happen....truly......

.....but how deep does the rabbit hole go?

3b

Any replies to this posting please go to http://breakbeatbuddha.tribe.net

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EAST:MEETS:WEST 2007- A Dark Evening of Bellydance

2007-05-12T12:43:25Z

Serpentine presents... EAST:MEETS:WEST 2007- our 4th annual bellydance celebration. EAST:MEETS:WEST 2007 will feature ten innovative theatrical bellydance performances followed by an epic dance party. Each soloist and troupe will dance their interpretation of the 2007 theme: Fusion of the Dark Muses. Serpentine, Portland's premiere fire fusion bellydance duet, will conclude the performance portion of the evening. The dance party will feature the hottest DJ's within the tribal bellydance scene. Please join us June 1st at Outlaws, 722 SE Burnside. Performances begin at 9pm sharp. $13 cover, 21+/with ID. Outrageous dance costumes encouraged.

http://www.myspace.com/eastmeetswestpdx

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Mad Hatter Masquerade Tea Party with JUJUBA, Eleven Eyes, DJs Devon and Manifest!!!

2007-04-11T20:02:49Z

come to the Center Space (420 SE 6th ave) on 4/14 (Saturday) and dance all night with Telepathic Productions! Wear your craziest costume and be prepared to have FUN!! starts at 9pm till sunrise!!!! hit telepathicproductions.org for more info!!

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Seeking Studio Collective

2007-04-09T19:11:17Z

New to Portland....seeking collective studio space to work on metal, wood and fiber sculpture, connect with other artists, collaborate, and create, create, create!

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Belly dancing beauties on tour; Ultra Gypsy comes to Portland April 19th -21st

2007-04-06T19:48:52Z

Gypsies, tramps and thieves..... Ultra Gypsy, an SF based tribal fusion troupe, is very excited abouti coming to Portland. We'll be doing workshops, performances, and vending..... our schedule is filling up quickly but we still have an opening for a Friday night gig.... are there any parties happening April 20th ??-- or could we put something together that would include cool local talent and our show. We're open to many styles but particularily interested in cirque, burlesque, vaudville, marching bands, balkan gypsy beats, etc....... please contact me asap. Thanx,
Wendy Darling

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Let's start Huggin

2007-04-03T23:06:35Z

I am putting on a "Free Hugs" event in Portland. i need as many huggers as I can find. I started a tribe to coordinate it.
http://tribes.tribe.net/freehugspdx?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B95f9099a-5017-4b7f-a08b-d992050c46d1%5D
I want it to be HUGE so it will get media coverage to send out a message of loving your fellow human to the world.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

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dance!FREEK FACTORY/NYC Thurs @ SPIN CYCLE!!

2007-03-28T00:17:45Z

**FREEK FACTORY from NYC @ SPIN CYCLE THURSDAY!**
THIS WEEK @ SPIN CYCLE:

Please give a warm SPIN CYCLE welcome to the underground LEGENDARY NYC... FREEK FACTORY: Haj, Spiro & Blacklight will attempt to SKOOL the West Coast movement with a meld of deep bass and tribal rythyms... and Blacklight MC'ing his original tracks you've heard all the SUPERSTAR droppin!

HAJ
www.myspace.com/freekusmaximus

SPIRO
www.myspace.com/spirosounds

BLACKLIGHT
www.myspace.com/micahblacklit

NOT TO MISS.

I'm lookng forward to seeing all you raviching tarts- shaking your fine-asses!!

It's at the GREEK...
sw 4th & Washington...
FREE b4 10pm $5 after
and lemme tell you-there's plenty of hot-pataties to go around.

UPCOMING SHOWS....

NEXT WEEK:

THE GHETTO BLASTAZ:
One of my all time **FAVORITE SPIN CYCLE SETS**- hands down. (No wonder JAY WIKID is BASSNECTAR's quote "favorite producer")

Jantsen & Jay Wikid return to SPIN CYCLE w/ their super bass-crunk-GLITCH hop. I'm telling you... you WILL NOT be standing still. Sick as fuck- guaranteed.

www.myspace.com/ghettoblastazsoundcrew
www.myspace.com/jantsenmusic
www.myspace.com/jaywikid

APRIL 12TH TBA (Patrico had to cancel)

APRIL 19TH

RETURN of The Seedling Escape:
Ooah & Kitty D of the Glitch Mob is back- and will show you why they have one of the most MAGICAL TALKED ABOUT Spin Cycle sets!! Don't miss out!

www.myspace.com/theseedlingescape
www.myspace.com/ooahmusik
www.myspace.com/kittyology
www.myspace.com/theglitchmob

In the case of an emergency, The Seedling Escapists will be hidden deep beneath the surface of space and time, co-creating subatomic and subsonic frequencies that will leave you in critical conditions. The Seedling Escape Artists are very troubled and are undergoing series of unexplainable tests. Please do not be alarmed.

APRIL 26TH

BREAKBEAT BUDDHA- a personal, yummy favorite!!

myspace.com/breakbeatbuddha (download mixes here!! and below!)
www.breakbeatbuddha.com

Check out Breakbeat's new album with collaborations w/ Bassnectar & more! (Great work Anthony!! xo astro)

BreakBeatBuddha (a.k.a. Anthony Traynor) has been producing and performing for 15 years. His DJ sets are a blend of Hip Hop, Break Beat and Drum n’ Bass to which he adds live conscious lyricism which challenges the dance floor and politicizes the party.

He sees his music as both a calling, to those who are involved in the struggle and as an answer to our spiritual needs; to dissolve the illusion of separateness and to rediscover our collective body.

He has been creating waves on the West Coast of the United States now for some time and is constantly touring throughout the country connecting cultural resisters every where to promote social change through creativity.

There is an urgency and a strength to his music which summons us to be as powerful as we can be, to be fully alive.

".....Gots me an album out, entitled: "MIND BOMBIN", available for download from www.addictech.com for the hi res fanatics out there and also on I-tunes and Beatport......check da flex."

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Call to Artists!

2007-03-24T23:23:25Z

Call to Artists!
Both emerging and established artists working in all visual media for City Repair’s 7th Annual Village Building Convergence (VBC7) Art Gallery, May 18 - May 27, 2007

“Hail, Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East, Powers of Air! We invoke you and call you, Golden Eagle of the Dawn, Star-seeker, Rising Sun, Come!” –Starhawk, The Spiral Dance

For centuries the four directions have been invoked in rituals from healing ceremonies to vision quests. This year for the VBC7 Art Gallery we invite you to invoke these sacred energies through your art as we impart on the communal journey that is VBC. Each wall will be dedicated to a particular direction (East, West, North, South) that will be hung with work that loosely corresponds to the affiliation of that direction. Through your artistic vision, you will assist in firmly orienting us to our common place.

To submit,* please provide:

1. Brief explanation of the directional affiliation of your work (i.e., what is the particular connection between the art you are submitting and a specific direction – East, West, North, or South?)
2. Digital images of your work, if this is not possible, please email me
3. Title
4. Media
5. Dimensions
6. Artist’s Statement
7. Contact Information
8. No more than 4 entries

*You’re beautiful, talented, and we love you, but submissions will ~not~ be accepted after April 22nd

Send submissions and questions to Marnie, VBC7 art gallery coordinator, at pdxsunfire1@yahoo.com

Know someone who would be great for the installation? Please forward this announcement to them! Thanks!

For more info regarding VBC7, visit http://www.cityrepair.org/wiki.php/projects/vbc7

Common Directional Associations (not facts or rules -- just a starting point for you to [re-]interpret and shape-shift)

East: Air, higher spiritual vision, healing, new birth, intuition, knowledge, the mind, theory, high mountain peaks, season of spring, birds (especially eagles and hawks), dawn

West: Water, emotions, love, the womb, generation, fertility, season of autumn, fish, dolphins, twilight

North: Earth, the body, growth, nature, caves, caverns, groves, metal, bones, mountains, cows, bulls, stags, season of winter, midnight

South: Fire, energy, spirit, heat, blood, life, sap, sun, volcanoes, eruptions, season of summer, noon

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THIS THURSDAY @SPIN CYCLE Your new, fresh & dirty beats WEEKLY!!

2007-03-09T01:40:51Z

***SPIN CYCLE*** Your new, fresh & dirty beats THURSDAY WEEKLY!!
Featuring the worlds most wicked Glitch-Hop, Ghetto-Tech, Dub-Step, Electro-Tech-Breaks, Mash-UpsDj's the New Up & coming scene has to offer! I'm bringing all my favorite Dj's & Producers I've found on my travels. The first 2 nights have been super-dope with over 200 great peeps GETTIN' DOWN. Don't take my word for it... come down and check it out for yourself!

3/8/07 TONIGHT!
Self Evident (bc) Nicoluminus & Justin Jade (pdx)
Hey you guys.... come check out SELF EVIDENT this week for some quote: "Forward Thinking: Dirty-Wet-Club-Booty-Ghetto-Badness..."
**FYI music to start on 2nd floor taverna @ 10pm and move up once the banquet is done...*** Free b4 10:30!***

shit... i think this boy is gonna tear it up... works w/ Taal Mala, Maximus... and all the Vancouver BC family....

take a listen for yourself:
http://www.myspace.com/selfevidentselfevident

INFLUENCES: Lemon-D, J-live, Roll Deep, Deep Puddle Dynamics, Kano, Mikah 9, Tanya Stephens, Sizzla, Lethal-B, Shy-FX, Fat Jack, Stereotyp, Lil Jon, Trick Daddy, Tricky, Aphex-Twin, Portishead, Bjork, Twista, I-Cube, Thelonius Monk, Akufen, Sub Bass, Crunchy Ass Claps, Booty, Poetry

OPENING:
Nicoluminous www.myspace.com/luminusmusik

Justin Jade www.myspace.com/justinjade

NEXT WEEK!! The long-awaited arrival of TAAL MALA!!!
**super crunk dancehall/glitch-hop**
(SUB OSC, Dead By Dawn Soundsystem - Vancouver, BC)
www.myspace.com/taalmala
www.taalmala.net
www.sub-osc.net

ABOUT TAAL MALA:
Killing sound since '97, Taal Mala is tearing up the dancefloors and
doin' it to ya in the earhole with warbling sub frequencies that have been
known to rupture an internal organ or two. His music encompasses a mashup
of dubstep, dancehall, reggae, and breaks with throbbing basslines,
glitched out ragga vibes, turntablism, and complex riddim changes that
will warp your perception of dancefloor music. Taal Mala has killed
soundboys along side Bassnectar, Bluetech, Edit, The Seedling Escape,
Subswara, and Kraddy, to name a few. Releases on his own label SUB OSC (co-founded with Maximus) to come in '06. Played at Shambala '06.

INFLUENCES: Squarepusher, Richard D. James, Luke Vibert, Top Cat, Venetian Snares, Bounty Killer, Autechre, Mike Paradinas, Frank Zappa, Max Ulis, Zakir Hussain, Amon Tobin, King Jammy, Kid 606, Tipper, Stereotyp, Frisco Kid, Si Begg, Shitmat, Bogdan Raczynski, Beck, Burial, Dj Q-bert, Mix Master Mike,The Beatles, Loefah, Drop the Lime, Beenie Man, Ween, Boards of Canada, Bluetech, Sizzla, Astrobotnia, Assassin, Al-Haca, Cylob, General Levy, Cocoa Tea, Bjork, Wee Jamsie, Sound Murderer, Super Cat, Kode 9, Ceephax Acid Crew, Cutty Ranks, Chris Clark, Demolition Man, Daedelus, Congo Natty, Eight Frozen Modules, Ravi Shankar, edIT, Souns, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Junior Cat, Sultan Khan, Shivkumar Sharma, Flat Grey, Richie Spice, Alla Rakha, The Bug, Jaga Jazzist, Jacques Lu Cont, John McLaughlin, Vex'd, Red Rat, Luke Envoy, Chuck Fender, Kid Koala, Ward 21, Kraddy, M-Beat, Machinedrum, Remarc, Bassnectar, Bil Bless, Hawkeye, Ghislain Poirier, Lexaunculpt, Twerk, Mouse on Mars, Milanese, DJ/Rupture, Capleton, Trent Reznor, I Wayne, Skream, Manitoba, Pan head, Matmos, Beres Hammond, McCoy Tyner, Miles Davis, John Bonham, Mouse on Mars, Parliament, Modeselektor, John Coltrane, Daddy freddy, Ornette Coleman, Dave Brubeck, Chick Corea, Digital Mystikz, Matt Hollingshead, Michael Red, Reuben Wier, Plaid, Matmos, Lawgiverz, , Jaco Pastorius, Bela Fleck, Michael Jackson, Bit Meddler, Prefuse 73, Bob Marley, Clifford Gilberto......etc

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What if y'all played the CRAZYMAKERs?

2007-03-07T05:04:56Z

The following is a critique of a widely popularized book you may have bought yourselves. I wanted to post this here because there is a certain group that is being put under pressure to conform, and I thought some of you might find this a possibly interesting place in which to experiment with. Thoughts?

The following excerpts are taken from a most interesting forum (big on critical thinking to say the least) where I vaguely remembered this topic, then searched, and finally found this most interesting critique of a few aspects of the widely popularized "artist's book".

Whether your knee jerks in agreement or grey area wondering, perhaps you'll find "food for thought" in this critique!

excerpts from various posts found here (slightly edited for clarity, here) :
http://anti-politics.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=436&highlight=artists

Seen further down the thread:

[B]"I'm making a warning that _The [COLOR=#FFA34F]Artists[/COLOR] Way_ (by Julia Cameron) is fooling people, neutralizing our intelligence, creating a confusion, pandering to our emotional weaknesses and exploiting our trust (of established authority), while promoting what all propagandists do[/B]--giving us something meaningful while at the same time making war and programming our intelligence in a certain, rigid, fear-stuck way."

Seen further up in the thread:

"The problem with this book... is that a value system is making covert war upon another value system, one which has been warred on systematically for hundreds of years. The author's method fits snugly into the pattern of authoritarian activity, and whether she knows it or not, is manufacturing the consent of some victims to make and perpetuate this war on other victims.

"One group, those labeled "crazyMAKERS", poses a threat to that order, and must be marginalized and made war on, via all the tricks at the disposal of the state--including using "well educated" folks as uncomprehending tools to implement its interests.[1] (Were the "bad" group to somehow get together in meaningful ways and articulate itself instead of only reacting [angrily/powerlessly] in a vacuum as any victim of state-originated attack is supposed to do, that would be *too threatening* [and has to be suppressed via the therapeutic jargon perpetuated uncritically in this book])

"The other group, that which is being helped a little, has been identified as a group that can be "reasoned with", since they hold (or have internalized) the values of the dominating paradigm. The state's architects and strategists don't necessarily "like" this group as fellow human beings (they are, after all, a militatry-centric organization), but this group [of artists, or persons who see themselves in such light] is an important resource, and thus is valuable (and may be allowed to continue to "thrive") for now.

"Notably, those being labeled "crazymakers" are not "making" crazy. They are humanly responding to pain that we mutually find as human beings living in this system. But their way of expression is more willful, and more distrusting of "The Way Things Are". Basically, the "crazymakers" are more something like "crazysurfers" or "crazyfeelers" because they are still angry at what is happening."

[End of excerpts.]

To continue with the above a bit:
...Whereas those being hyped-up to respond to their symptoms of dis-ease within the ideologically correct/therapeutic value system, are Good and Normal, and Appropriate!

Do take a read of the original critique at top and see if you agree in any way. Perhaps this will be something interesting and inspiring to those of us who are learning to question the "corral" of "normal" in the art "ghetto" today? (I'm not exactly optimistic, but thought I'd pass this by anyway)

NOTE to above excerpts:
[1] Check this out on "a good education" which discusses George Orwell's suppressed intro to his famous novel _Animal Farm_:
http://www.chomsky.info/interviews/20051207.htm
excerpt:
"...Nobody is ordering them to do anything. The indoctrination is so deep that educated people think they're being objective. Actually this is a point that Orwell made. You and everybody else has read Animal Farm, I'm sure, but you and everybody else hasn't read the introduction to Animal Farm. There's a good reason for that: because it was suppressed. The introduction was found 30 years later in Orwell's own published papers. The introduction to Animal Farm says look this book is a satire on a totalitarian state but I'm going to talk about England, Free England. In Free England it's not that different. Without state coercion unpopular ideas can be suppressed and are. And then he described how. He didn't go in much details but he said partly it's because the press is owned by wealthy men who have every reason not to want certain ideas to be expressed. But the more important reason, he said, was because of a good education. By the time you've gone through, you know, Oxford and Cambridge and here you could say Harvard and Princeton and so on, and even less fancy places, you have instilled into you the understanding that there are certain things that just wouldn't do to say, and that's what a good deal of education is. So the people who come out of it - and there are many filters, if people go off and try to be too critical there are many ways of discouraging them or eliminating them one way or the other. Some get through, it's not a uniform story. There are plenty of journalists with integrity and honesty. And many of them, some personal friends, will give a much harsher picture of the media than I do, because they have to live with it. But the basic points that Orwell made are fundamentally correct. [B]The more educated you are the more indoctrinated you are. And you believe you are being free and objective, whereas in fact you're just repeating state propaganda.[/B]"--curiously despised institutional analyst, Noam Chomsky

See also:
http://bostonphoenix.com/archive/features/99/04/01/NOAM_CHOMSKY.html
or search "good education" + Chomsky on your favorite search engine.

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Blasphemy Ball - Saturday March 10th!

2007-03-02T22:39:55Z

Final countdown for Blasphemy Ball on Saturday, March 10th!

Website: http://www.blasphemyball.com

Toast your toes at Dante's inferno - SW 3rd & Burnside, Portland
Dress yourself in perversion of faith!
$8 with costume, $10 without!
Doors at 9pm

Featuring not-for-the-faint-of-heart performances from PURE Cirkus (seattle's famous Modern Cirkus - purecirkus.com), the stunning Domina Betka Schpitz (dangerousfemme.com) and her wicked lovelies staffing the confessional, and DJ's Horrid, ChaotiQueer and Sine Qua Non.

The Blasphemy Ball is big EFF YOU to zealoutry, bigotry and oppression. One big night of heresy and hedonism. One night of focused, therapeutic rebellion. Nothing is sacred at the Blasphemy Ball. Shake your fist at whatever you believe. Shake your fist at whatever you don't. We're shaking ours and we want you with us.

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Hullo, Kaosmokids!

2007-02-24T21:18:36Z

Is Kaosmosis the kind of thing that you'd want to 'promote'?

We're throwing a 'tribes' party over at our new building at 3/3, and we are inviting different groups to come have a banner. For some people, this is a big chance for them to promote the project they are on. For others, not so much.

Care to come over?

March 3rd, 5pm - 5am

;-b

It's a banner year - where's YOUR banner?

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So much excitement in the air...

2007-02-24T02:24:17Z

we just couldn't contain it any longer....

The Do LaB presents...

~Lightning in a Bottle 2007 ~
A 3 Day Green Music and Arts Festival!
Tickets Onsale Now!

www.lightninginabottle.org/

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THIS THURS**SPIN CYCLESPIN CYCLE JUICY BREAKS w/ HAJ (NYC) & novaTRON (SEA)

2007-02-14T05:43:06Z

the most innovative electronic Westcoast+ UNDERGROUND DJ's & producers SERVED UP big!!

free b4 10pm

XO astrogirl

**SPIN CYCLE 2_15*SPIN CYCLE* JUICY BREAKS w/ HAJ (NYC) & novaTRON (SEA)

http://img297.imageshack.us/my.php?image=spincyclefebaq8.jpg

it's gonna be one hot night- spread the word....

HAJ (freek factory NYC)

An instrumental member of "FREEK FACTORY" NYC, Haj is responsible for keeping the Breaks ruling the East Coast music scene. Known to throw amazing, artistic, eclectic warehouse parties (w/ a following of about 1,000 freeks & counting...)and also an instigator of DISORIENT @ BURNINGMAN... Haj kicked some MAJOR ASS at this years TEMPLE OF BREAKS @ burningman.... Haj mixes it up & keeps it real- if you want a fun night of bouncy dancing... and sick beats.. come and support...
http://www.myspace.com/freekusmaximus
http://freekfactory.tribe.net/
http://www.freekfactory.com/

novaTRON: (SEA, Space Island)
http://www.myspace.com/novatron

A man of peace, a man of truth and a man of some serious sonic wizardry, NOVATRON uses an arsenal of outboard modules to create an improvised breakbeat symphony that is filled with infinite color and emotion. Tear through the fabric of time into multiple realms of reality with this mad scientist's infectious grooves.

COME AND SEE US...

FREE b4 10pm
$5 after
at the Greek...
sw 4th & washington

NEXT WEEK!!

TWO SPECIAL SETS OF ORIGINAL MUSIC!!

RANDOM RAB
http://www.myspace.com/randomrabmusic

"Emerging from his own distinct corner of the West Coast electronic music scene, Random Rab offers a powerful, timeless contribution to sonic exploration. Rab is a master of manipulating our temporal awareness, leading us into seemingly ancient worlds, where to our amazement, we find visible shreds of the future. Allow his sound to catalyze your travels into haunting ecstasy, and you will not return to your same beginning. Playing only his own originally produced music live, the depth and craftsmanship of this offering is remarkable. With an array of drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and instruments, it is a clear devotion to expression and perfection. The beats are smooth, bold, and overwhelming. The original vocals, melodies and hitting bass merge seamlessly into a tapestry of unique and unexpected journeys."

LUKE (of March Fourth Marching band)
http://www.myspace.com/lukesolmanmusic

Classically trained composer and trumpet player gone electronic. Finding balance of darkness and light through rhythm and melody. I also compose and play trumpet with The March Fourth Marching Band.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

Feb 22:
Random Rab
Luke (March 4)
Rick Preston (Spin Cycle Style Set)

March 1:
Rootabreaka
NovaTron

March 8th:
Self Evident
Nico-Luminous
Justin Jade

March 15th:
Taal Mala
TBA
TBA

March 22:
TBA

March 29 :
Spiro & Haj
TBA

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BITCHES BALL 2: Buttrock Prom Night with MANACONDA--SATURDAY @ Dante's!!

2007-02-09T21:11:11Z

Greetings Kaosmosis fans! You diehards will remember this from years past...you newbies should come too to indoctrinate yourselves with RAWK POWER!!!

This is going to be a blast. Even if you were never a fan of hard
rock/heavy metal, you will love Manaconda. It features the guys (John,
Chet, Chris, Carl, and Ryan) who were regulars in the "Kaosmosis house
band" for all those great events in '04 & '05 (Dahoo Chorus, Nowhere
Band, etc). The doors open at 9:30, and the band will go on at 11pm.
See ya there and pass this message on!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bitches Ball 2: "Buttrock Prom NIght"
Sat, Feb 10
Dantes
doors @ 9pm
$8

featuring:
MANACONDA
DJ SAGE

Plus:
Prom crowning ceremony, tacky photo booth, and other hilarious
shenanigans

The BITCHES BALL is the hard-rock answer to Valentine's day. You don't
need a date, just wear your mullet and come on down. Featuring the
hard-rock/ early metal stylings of MANACONDA, a fictitious band
comprised of members of The Eels, MarchFourth, Suckapunch, and Titans
of Oblivion! This is the only the THIRD appearance ever by MANACONDA
(the last one was three years ago at the infamous Chopper Won party,
and then once before at the original Bitches Ball at the now-defunct
Medicine Hat in 2002).

Also, straight outta Las Vegas will be DJ SAGE, "spinning the metal
wax." DJ SAGE's alter-ego, the Phantom HIllbilly, used to spin at
Beulahland.

Do not be afraid! This event is going to rock and make you laugh!
The persons dressed in the most "hesher-esque" apparel have a chance to
be crowned PROM KING AND QUEEN of the BITCHES BALL! Owwwww!

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Blasphemy Ball - Saturday March 10th w/ PURE Cirkus!

2007-02-02T01:53:21Z

(x-posted to appropriate communities)

Save the date, you heretics and heathens!

Feats of fire and fetish await you at the Blasphemy Ball on Saturday, March 10th!
Website: http://www.blasphemyball.com
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/blasphemyball
Tribe: http://tribes.tribe.net/blasphemyball
Toast your toes at Dante's inferno - SW 3rd & Burnside, Portland OR
Dress yourself in perversion of faith!
$8 with costume, $10 without!
Doors @ 9pm

We've booked PURE Cirkus - http://www.purecirkus.com who will be providing us with a 45 minute show full of fire spinning, sending up sparks with their grinder suits and creeping us out in the most delightful ways with suspension piercing!

The Blasphemy Ball is big EFF YOU to zealoutry, bigotry and oppression. One big night of heresy and hedonism. One night of focused, therapeutic rebellion. Nothing is sacred at the Blasphemy Ball. Shake your fist at whatever you believe. Shake your fist at whatever you don't. We're shaking ours and we want you with us.

DJs Horrid and Sine Qua Non will be spinning dark beats to keep us dancing.

Drop by the confessional to dish to the delectable Domina Betka Schpitz and, if you're lucky, she'll dish out some pleasurable , or painful, or both - penance! ;)

We'll have Tarot, Palm reading and more!

PURE Cirkus will also be performing at the Vampire Ball on the 24th of March! So you get a chance to see them twice!

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Free Show - Instigators @ White Eagle Wed. Feb 7

2007-02-01T16:58:34Z

starting Wed Feb. 7 Instigators (feat. members of M4) will be performing at the White Eagle with special guest Trinity Soundz w/Cansaman.
This is a free show, that means no cover charge. Tell all your friends to come out next Wed Feb 7th and support local reggae.
Cansa will start spinning at 8:30 pm.

see you there !

here's the address:
White Eagle
836 N Russell St
Portland, OR, 503-282-6810

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Blasphemy Ball seeks Performance Artists

2007-01-20T17:10:02Z

Hi there! This seems like an incredily appropriate place to post this. ;)

We're throwing the Blasphemy Ball ( http://www.blasphemyball.com ) on March 10th, and we're looking for fire dancers, fetish performers (suspension/piercing), aerial artists and themed performance artists for the evening's festivities. This will be paid. (not super WELL, but -- y'know..)

The event will be at Dante's! Please email me at stacy (at) stacybias (dawt) net if you're interested!

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Covers and Blankets - NEED YOUR AREA RUGS!

2007-01-12T19:59:28Z

Tonight is the annual Covers and Blankets at the Egg (534 SE OAK), which starts at 8PM. We are busy prepping the facility for a warn and toasty vibe and could use some assistance.

Chairs and seating will be limited, but we want people cuddled on the floor anyway. I think one way that we can encourage greater use of the floor space in the EGG "awarehouse" is to make sure there are enough area rugs. Does anyone have one they can easily roll up and let us use for the night? Bring them down to the space before 8PM, if you'd like to help us out. We will love you and applaud your brilliance! However, I think everyone would prefer a non-playafied offering...

See you there!

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kaosmosis' spring show

2007-01-02T20:55:27Z

Kaosmosis will be hosting a spring show (theme to be announced soon) and we welcome your participation, ideas etc. A location has not been picked yet for this, although we all seem to really enjoy the alternative spots. We'll also be collaborating on some other events with some amazing local groups and organziations and will keep you posted.

I'll be sending out a post soon listing areas where we can use your help and support also.

Thanks!
darcy

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Thank you!

2007-01-02T20:12:45Z

I just wanted to say thanks for everyone's help in making the Sol Ball such a success....especially with so little time to get the word out.

I was moved by so much.
What more can I say?

Here's to a magnificent new year!
I look forward to connecting with everyone.
Please drop me a line if you have an idea or just want to chat.

Much love to you all.
darcy

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ambiguous and fluid forms

2006-12-21T19:41:12Z

Once past the threshold, the hero encounters a dream landscape of ambiguous and fluid forms. Challenged to survive a succession of obstacles and, in so doing, amplifies consciousness. Discover a benign power supporting the passage.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/8738

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Yay!!! The Sol Ball........So much fun!!!

2006-12-20T01:41:12Z

Kaosmosis & The City Repair project, and all those..........artists deejays dancers smiley loving people...........totally pulled it off.............a great event!!!! This is a shout out to ya'll!!!! (((:::OneLove!! Lightship Activated:::)))))

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Looking for a place to create, eat, sleep, commune & live

2006-12-12T23:32:59Z

I will be moving to Portland in February and I'm looking for a home in NE/SE.
I don't smoke (cigarettes) and I'm not a heavy drinker.
I have co-op experience and am looking for community-style living or at least living with folks who aren't just strangers with the same key.
I love to cook and eat.
I have planned income when I get to portland, looking to spend 400$/month or less. I am planning on sticking around for at least a year or so.
I have none of my own, but pets are cool, my plants like the sunshine though.
I have stellar references (available upon request).
I am 29 and consider myself an artist. I like to tell stories by writing or making movies...
I have a movie on my profile about the meaning of life, it's only a minute long.
Then for a fun minute and a half:
http://nu.begininc.com/~pawl/roadtrip01.mov
(It might take awhile to download)

If this sounds do-able, lemme know.

peace

...pawl

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PIMPSTICK NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION FOR A MOMENT

2006-12-12T21:42:17Z

Yo! Kaosmosis Friends,

Check out my "profile"...a gift of art for all my peeps
stolen with love
and given with a grin

your friend,
Pimpstick

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TONIGHTDANCE! First Thursday SPIN CYCLE Your fresh, new & dirty beats weekly

2006-12-07T21:03:19Z

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Sol Ball Tribe started for additional informtion about performers, artists etc.

2006-11-27T00:44:13Z

Hi Everyone,

Because the "Sol Ball" will continue as an annual event, I've started a "Sol Ball" tribe specifically for posting additional information about the peformances and art at the event.

Kaosmosis Sol Ball

Please help spread the word about this.

I have begun to put up additonal information already.

Thank you for your support!!

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HeartHand movement launches at the Sol Ball-Have your left hand cast Dec. 16!!

2006-11-26T21:10:59Z

You can help change the world.
Join us December 16th in launching a world wide movement
HeartHand - Changing the world "One Hand Shake at a Time."
Be one of the first to have your left hand cast by the artists
at the "Sol Ball", Dec. 16!

Thousands of years ago the tradition of offering the right hand " the
weapon hand as an expression of peace and trust began. The basic premise
was that if one offered and exposed the weapon hand that he could not
at the same time branish a weapon, in essence saying I will not kill
you.

The HeartHand movement was created by Portlander Jeff Stewart.
His statement that the world has evolved and is ready to move beyond
this ageold fearful tradition. His dream that the world embraces
HeartHand shifting from shaking hands with the right hand to the LEFT
HAND SHAKE as an expression of love to heal and create peace in the
world. He Believes we can all make a difference simply by uniting in
this simple yet powerful expresion of unity.

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thanks is for giving

2006-11-22T19:42:16Z

Woonamastae!
I just wanted to take this time to thank you all.
Thank you for your Love, thank you for your understanding,
Thank you Breath, thank you life, thank you my nature

Thank you for your honesty, thank you for your presence in my Heart.
Thank you for your challanges, thank you for your failures,
thank you for your kindenss, thank you forgivness.

Thank you for your creativity, thank you for your humor,
thank you for your rumors that every thing is going to be allright.
Thank you for never giving up, thank you for surrendering.

Thank you for speaking your truth, thank you for your deep silence,
thank you for your openess, thank you SweetiePain
Thank you for you tears, thank you for your laughter through many years.

The gratitude I feel is deep and profound for the experence that is absloutely
unique and designed by my choices and the divine guidence of the Great Mystery.

Thanks is Forgiving
Thank you all so very much,
one thing is so very clear....
none of us would be who we are
with out the infulance, challanges and heart felt support of eachother.

So stay together, in heart, in mind, in Spirit
our connection to each other in this mOment,
in this life, in this Love is without seperation.

Woonamaste

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psst.. PRANK MUSTACHE PARTY pass it on!

2006-11-13T01:52:01Z

http://portland.tribe.net/listing/pssstSABOTAGE-A-PRANK-MUSTACHE-PARTY-pass-it-on/portland-or/780b3638-0fd3-439b-bfd8-c3532c1b5c74?nextpage=http%3A%2F%2Fportland.tribe.net%2Ftemplate%2FHomeListings.vm

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sol ball: any more info yet?

2006-11-01T18:32:49Z

i saw a flyer at laughing planet yesterday...
so now i wait, to find out more...

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a new animation sharing site, would like your honest feedback

2006-10-19T12:38:07Z

hello, My name is adam and i work at aniBOOM ,which is a unique video-sharing site dedicated solely to animation content. Right now we have a competition taking place and more than 1500 movies have already been submitted.
site adress is www.aniboom.com, it has a huge database of high quality animation.
I would appreciate it if you could Check it out and tell me what you think in here, or send an email to: for1(at)aniboom(dot)com

here is one example for a movie from out site, check it out:
http://www.aniboom.com/Player.aspx?v=897

Cheers
X

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All Hallow's Eve Dance Party in Ashland!!

2006-10-19T05:28:02Z

RITUALALITY
All Hallow's Eve dance party
October 31st 8pm till dawn
Ashland, OR

Featuring two great live bands earlier in the evening and great world fusion break-beat Dj's in the later hour's.

*Luminous Fog: Nine piece crew from Portland sharing funky reggae hip-hop beatboxing inspiration.
www.luminousfog.com

*Tiny Chicken's: Some of Ashland's most talented and experienced musician's playing raggae, bluegrass and rock n/ roll.

*African Drum Ensemble: A troupe of top west african drummer's that will help you levitate.

*Liquid Fire Mantra: Will lead us through a powerful midnight ritual with Fire Dancing and Mask Dancing.

*Dj Ion: Ashland favorite dj guiding through a sounds-cape of delicious world breaks

*Dj Omqar: Psychedelic world fusion yumminess

*Other's to be announced shortly.

Sponsored by:
*Dagoba Chocolate
*Heartsong Chai
*Eco Tea's

Part of the proceed's will be donated to the community, environmental organization Lomakatsi
www.lomakatsi.com

Donation at door: $10-20
Costumes required * 21+ in house beer garden * BYOM * No glass please.
1287 Oak Street, Ashland Oregon
Giant 20'000 square foot warehouse with wooden dance floor!!!

Bring warm loving energy to share with all.

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Gypsy Madness - Thorsdays in Oktober @ Dunes

2006-10-12T17:10:59Z

Gogol Bordello's tour DJ/videographer/debauchery co-ordinator Dimon and Portland's own trans-global groove maniac DJ GlobalRuckus seize control of Dunes again this Thursday, October 12th and turn it into a dance party of original gypsymania, speedball dub, klezmer electronica, drumsNbass reggae, balkan beats, arabic/latin/bhangra grooves and cross-cultural mayhem. Not to be missed.
Starts at 9 with DJ PointBlank Selector.
$4 @ the door.
1905 NE MLK (no sign to indicate venue on building).
Party!!!

+ every Thorsday in Okt, and likely November.....

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Halliburton

2006-10-05T05:05:16Z

www.halliburtonwatch.org/

stay educated...think for yourself......

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Degenerate Art Ensemble this Saturday in Portland

2006-10-02T21:49:40Z

Hey Kaosmosis tribe.

This is Joshua of Degenerate Art Ensemble in Seattle (http://www.degenerateartensemble.com), and I wanted to make sure that you all know about our show this coming Saturday in Portland at Someday Lounge (http://www.somedaylounge.com). From one multi-art collective gang to another, we would love to see yall make it out to the show! Big love to you brilliant people! Show is 9pm $5 Sat Oct 7.

Love, Joshua and DAE

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Original Gypsymania & Transglobal Groove Debauchery - Saturday and Sunday nights!

2006-09-28T14:14:25Z

Gogol Bordello's tour DJ (Dimon) and I (DJ Globalruckus) will be tearing it up again Saturday night at Dunes and Sunday night at Ohm, both this weekend and next weekend. Expect to find gypsy, balkan, dub, latin, arabic and other transglobal tracks that will keep your booties shaking.
Party!!!

Sat - Sept 23rd - Dunes - 1905 NE MLK - $4 - Starts around 10pm.
Sun - Sept 24th - Ohm - Under the west side of Burnside bridge - $5 - Starts around 10pm.
Sat - Sept 30rd - Dunes - 1905 NE MLK - $4 - Starts around 10pm.
Sun - Oct 1st - Ohm - Under the west side of Burnside bridge - $5 - Starts around 10pm.

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New Here

2006-09-24T23:37:30Z

Hello everybody! My wife and I are planning the move to Portland, so I thought it was a good idea to establish us virtually first :-)

Of course any inside lines on good/interesting neighbors to live in, cafes, night spots, annual events, and anything else that the travel book editors may neglect to print is greatly appreciated.

I hope that I may contribute someday to this grand event that drives this tribe. I have been mixing electronic music for nearly 15 years, and I am hungrily looking forward to a new scene. Eclectic is the best word to describe my sound, so I hope you won't protest after a listen.

www.waxdj.com/djs/92

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Give Peace A Vote-Please Sign!

2006-09-20T20:04:17Z

Dear Friend:

Aren't you ready to let the politicians know that we, the majority of Americans, want an end to the ongoing war in Iraq? Then please join me, along with Yoko Ono, Susan Sarandon, Alice Walker, Dolores Huerta, Cornell West, my friends at CODEPINK, and MANY MORE in signing Give Peace a Vote (www.givepeaceavote.org).

This is a Voters Pledge that we will only vote for candidates who publicly call for a speedy withdrawal from Iraq and will keep us from engaging in future unjustified wars. Let's send a clear message this November and beyond, that we believe in international law and diplomacy over aggression.

Please sign the Voters Pledge and ask at least 10 of your friends to sign as well. With millions of peace voters, we can elect leaders who will Give Peace a Chance. That's all we are saying.

Simply copy and paste this url in the address bar of your web browser to sign up NOW: www.democracyinaction.org/dia/o...on.jsp

Thank you for taking action!

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Mutaytor coming to Eugene/Portland/Seattle in October!

2006-09-20T06:01:11Z

Greetings from The Mutaytor. Our group is visiting the Pacific Northwest in a few weeks, and we wanted to say hello and introduce your community to our group, as well as invite you to come and check us out! We were born at the Burning Man Festival in 1998, and our stage show fuses electronic music, tribal drumming, fire dancing, aerial stunts, martial arts, burlesque and 3D video into a futuristic meets tribal stage show....kind of like Blue Man Group on steroids!

We've only performed once before in the Pacific Northwest, and it was a great experience for us...and we hope to reconnect with old friends, as well as make a bunch of new friends too...we're a lovable bunch, to be sure...and fun is our guarantee.

Here's where you can catch us when we are up there, and these are all ages shows:

Thursday October 5, 2006
An Evening with The Mutaytor
Wow Hall - Eugene, OR
291 West 8th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
www.wowhall.org
All Ages
$12.00 advance / $15 day of show

Friday October 6th, 2006
An Evening With The Mutaytor
Alladin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
www.aladdin-theater.com
With Special Guest: Solovox
$12.00 advance / $15 day of show

Saturday October 7th, 2006
An Evening with The Mutaytor
Studio Seven
110 S. Horton Street
Seattle, WA
www.studioseven.us
All Ages Show
$12.00 advance / $15 day of show

We're looking for a DJ/electronic act to open our Eugene show, and we're looking for places to stay in Eugene as well! Our street marketing coordinator, Fan Manager, can get free tickets for anyone who wants to pass out fliers and help promote our shows locally!

Thanks for the time, and we hope to rock with you guys in a few weeks!

The Mutaytor Crew
www.mutaytor.com

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Live Psydub, Ethno Fusion, Psydm, Idm and Prog Psy Set

2006-09-12T20:05:02Z

Mixed by: Sons of Aurora
Compiled by: Norris Lam
Mixed and Recorded: Aug 2006
Genre: Saturday Morning Beach Toons
Length: 02:11:07

http://audio.area709.com/djmusicdet.php?dj=21&mix=180

To download, press "listen", then select the downward arrow button on the far right of the player after the mix has finished loading.

Direct Link:

arcurback.brinkster.net/music/sham 2006 mp3.mp3

Because it has spaces before and after 2006 in the address, it does not link properly when I try to put it up as a url, and is automatically partially hyperlinked, but incorrectly, so if you want the address to work, you have to enter it manually into a new page.

I did not create the address, so I can not change it right now (But I have working on it). If it does not work for anyone, please let me know!

Description:

This is the live recording of our set at the Shambhala music festival this year in British Columbia, Canada. Its a mash up of psydub, ethno fusion, psydm, idm, prog psy and just a lot of great music. This was an honor to play and an even bigger honor to have so many amazing souls present and having the chance to open the stage for Ott, Andrew of Interchill and Sphongle (Awoooo!!) had us smiling pretty big for quite a few days afterwards. A huge thank you to all those who were there with a gigantic thank you to miss Saratonin for being our vocalist through this set. Congrats Sara! Oh and the most important shout out of all...to Lion-s and Hoola Hoop for having us!!

We hope you enjoy.

Tracklist:

1. Raja Mati – Nada
2. Infusion (Bombay Mix) – Adham Shaikh
3. Olelo – Kaya Project
4. Sirens – Koan
5. Big Bang – GMS vs Jimbo
6. Darkness – Phutureprimitive
7. Incense – Kick Bong
8. Oceans One – Human Blue
9. Dubuasca – Bassnectar
10. Close (feat Bede) – Lideres Band
11. Numbers – Nada
12. Somptin Hapnin – Adham Shaikh
13. Embers – Hibernation
14. In Habana – Don Peyote
15. Glass Shattering Under Water – Seven Ark
16. My Winter Vacation (feat Dose One) – Populous
17. Cry Osaka Cry – Arovane
18. W.A.A.C. (DX) – Diagram of Suburban Chaos
19. Ent The Dexo – Populous
20. Safemode – Deru
21. Canoe Camoa – Populous
22. Ask You – Lusine
23. A Panel of Experts (Lowfish RMX) – Solvent
24. Deep Like Airline Failure – Proem
25. Homeworld – Protoculture
26. Overload (Putput Mix) – H.U.V.A. Project
27. Transparent Thought (Remix for Percussion Bullet) – Side Liner
28. Indu – Abakus
29. Indigo – Tripswitch
30. Sea of Green – Slackbaba

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Deep, Dark and VERY Proggy Psy / Trippy House Mix

2006-09-12T20:04:24Z

Exactly as my girl Irena ordered, each track and transition approved by her, this mix is deep, dark, dirty and very progressive. This mix was also VERY hard to compile, taking over 80 hours and four months. Compiling a cd with another person did make the process a long one, but it was also something we both really enjoyed. This mix was also the nucleus of the set Norris and I played at Motion Notion this year. As well, this version is an edited master, my mixer is on the fritz and once I get it repaired a new unedited final mix will be posted.

Critical feedback is very welcome.

http://audio.area709.com/darvin/music/illucid.mp3

ILLUCID

Tracklist:
1. Echotek - Old Reaction
2. Sharon and Robert - Desire
3. Phony Orphants - Chicago Collins
4. Nyquist - Flatline
5. Dousk - Estrange
6. Bitmonx vs Fabio - Deep Sense
7. Freq - Short Life Again
8. Beat Bizarre - 2 Lame 2 Blame
9. Luna Spice - Melodeep (into mix)
10. Liguid Soul - Why
11. Mondayz Millionares - Balaindo
12. Gaudium - Fading Faith
13. Chakra - Opacity
14. Ticon - Six Years After

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NEED RIDE TO ASHLAND SATURDAY- PLEASE HELP ME! LOVE

2006-08-26T05:32:40Z

deliberately needing a ride from portland to ashland saturday so I CAN make it to BM. Please contact me if you have some space... 503 504 4477... what's a little girl from Hawaii supposed to do?

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Need a ticket to BM!

2006-08-22T21:26:32Z

trying so hard to go this yr. Thx!

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Burning Man Hairstyles... discount!!!

2006-08-19T06:52:34Z

Burning Man Hairstyles...

20% discount if patrons even so much as mention the MUTAYTOR or BURNING MAN!!!! (until Sept. 4th)

Here's the Link...

http://www.myspace.com/sirenssalonmelrose

They do great dreadlock extensions, Special Effects colours... some pretty amazing styles too!

Great prices...

SIRENS hair salon in Los Angeles- just off Melrose @ 657 north Spaulding
323-653-2520

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Need a miracle!!

2006-08-14T20:58:17Z

I have been goin to Burning Man for 5 yrs now. I want to go to HOME!! I just moved to Portland and wanted to know if anyone is goin to San Francisco first. All of my BM shate is in my storage in SF.
I would love to help of any kind.

Obstacles are frighten if you take your eyes of the goals.

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Artists/designers/photographers/performers wanted

2006-08-01T22:37:00Z

Hi lovelies, I'm planning a series of Friday night pre-burn events @ Crush starting on Aug. 11th, and we're looking for artists/photographers for an insallation/exhibition about the burning man experience. It 's callled Crush Burns. If you would be interested displaying any of your photos or installations, it'd be great to have you. Give me a call either way @ 971.221.8441(or tribe me) to let me know, or if you have any suggestions for people who might be interested. Thanks!

Ciao!~
~sid

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New Girl from SF!

2006-08-01T04:53:13Z

Just moved to Portland, Oregon two weeks ago from San Francisco. I miss the DJ community and I really don't know bout the community here. I am a burner. Thx for you help

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"Motions Through Ambience", Friday July 14th

2006-07-14T03:50:57Z

Good Evening,

I would like to invite you to The Know this Friday, July 14th for a sonic journey through the senses and the mind. Envelope yourselves in the essence of the seasons as your eye seeks out frequencies correlated to spring's effervescence. That aether now mutated onward and outward by the sun, a fiery beacon in the black. We set forward, prostrated to burn as the sun makes it's way across our brow. The auditory exchange is the vessel to re-connect as time shifts the relationships between the stars.

Come fill your ears with waves of sonic pyre. Soon enough they will be of liquid, filling our lungs into sleep and slumber.

"Motions Through Ambience", performed by Synchronicity Frequency
Friday, July 14th 2006
The Know - 20th and Alberta NE
9:30 - Free!

CD's of "Motions Through Ambience, V1.0" available at the show!
www.morphedproductions.com

This sound series, derived by the sensations of spring, will continue an ongoing process, a transformation of its form and style throughout the seasons. As one can imagine, the crispness of the spring air has influenced a bright and mesmerizing atmosphere, hungry for growth and stimulation. Performance will offer the ideal space for both performer and observer to indulge in the metamorphosis as a freely evolving experience, enabling the listener to take part in what has been a natural process for Synchronicity Frequency's music.

"I often find the compositions I write resistant to stagnation, by my own dissatisfaction with redundancy I often 'sabotage' my recordings by manipulating and transforming their character and texture the more I play and perform them." -RO

Rather than keeping this process a matter of private studio session or undocumented live material, SF will release a newly transformed version of the original 'Motions Through Ambience' to be able to be experienced as an entire work dusted by the essence of the seasons. The first version of release V1.0 was released at the end of spring. Throughout summer, witness "Motions Through Ambience" live at various locations. There you will experience the current affects of the season on the set and observe the new form it will be taking. At the end of summer, acquire the latest recording and transformation, V1.1. Fall and winter will work in the same fashion until the full cycle has met its node.

Synchronicity Frequency
www.myspace.com/synchronicityfrequency
ww.synchronicityfrequency.com

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Dahoo Chorus at Country Fair

2006-07-07T19:17:25Z

FYI - The Dahoo Chorus will be performing at Country Fair on Sunday, July 9th at 4pm at the Monkey Palace.
New material and old favorites.

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Dahoo at Plazm Magazine's 15th Anniversary party.

2006-06-24T06:47:28Z

Plazm magazine's 15th anniversary party on Saturday 24th will feature 3-4 four songs performed by the Dahoo around 11pm to go with the many other awesome entertainment options that night.
The party is at Disjecta, under the Burnside bridge, east side.
I'll post more details if I get them, but that's about all I've got.
Best
Kurt

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Kraddy in PDX - June 8th @ Apotheke

2006-06-07T00:35:52Z

Get out your juice cups Portland Peeps cause the sweet music is gonna flow:

--6.8.06--
Kraddy (Refiner Records, Muti Music - sf, ca) www.kraddyodaddy.com
Senior Frio (Ainu - pdx)
gasp (g25productions - pdx) selector set www.g25productions.com

9pm 21+
$3

Apotheke
1314 NW Glisan 2A (upstairs)
http://www.apotheke-nw.com

Here's a teaser for you:
http://mk2systems.com/memekast/mk005

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iso burner mates

2006-06-05T22:38:10Z

to gather in St.johns, (my place), and plan and prepare a new camp for the playa!
I am looking for interesting people with naked ideas which can be evolved into a great theme for the playa?
seeking good vibe, positive energy, fun, playful, intuitive, spiritual, helpful people to come and check it out, and possibly help.

have some renovation work on the "huge" home, to open up for burners.
what do ya think peeps?

" seeking dancers/ fire,
musicians, muzik.....etc.
420 friendly, and open to burn the flame!

peace to you..K.

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line-up for SHAKE-IT

2006-05-13T00:50:27Z

A few last minute details:

It looks like we have a triple set taking place with Ooah

If you have any clothing donations for the black rock boutique, please bring them to the party.

The strut and pre-sale drawing for a burning man ticket will take place around 1:00am.

You can still get pre-sale tickets at Le Rouge, Metro SE and Frock or online at: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4570

The line up:

Upstairs
9-10:45 Cates n dpL
10:45-12:45 Osiris
12:45-2:45 Ooah with special guests Edit and Angelo Tursi (Dorfex Bof)
2:45-4:30 Lava Machete

*strut for Burning Man ticket and pre-sale drawing approximately 1:00am (playa time)

Downstairs

9-10:45 Global Ruckus
10:45-12:45 Ravicher
12:45-2:30 Ravi
230-4 Indigo Montoya

SHAKE-IT

Sat. May 13th 9pm-4:30am. 21+ $13-15.

Fez Ballroom 316 sw 11th

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Help send M4 to Germany

2006-05-04T17:36:21Z

Dear MarchFourth Marching Band Supporter,

Do you remember your first MarchFourth experience? Perhaps you saw all 35 of us piled on our vintage fire truck, rumbling through your neighborhood. Maybe you were sitting in a club when the first few drummers spilled onto the stage, wearing harnesses reminiscent of “Mad Max.” Or you felt our energy pulse through the crowds during a parade. Perhaps you were among thousands of fans at the Blazers v. Lakers game, bedazzled by our halftime spectacle. You’ve seen us -- we’re ten feet tall (with stilts). We breathe fire. We overflow every stage, pack every theater, and lift every heart. We are the March Fourth Marching Band, we love what we do and we do it for you. If you’ve seen us, you certainly remember.

In three years MarchFourth has become established as one of Portland’s most sought-after performing groups, and one of the Northwest’s most successful. This summer will be packed with exciting performances throughout the West in cities such as Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Flagstaff, Durango, Denver, and others. However, the most notable performance of the season will also be the greatest challenge yet for our 35-person band.

MarchFourth Marching Band has been invited to the city of Hamburg, Germany, during the first two weeks of the 2006 World Cup Soccer tournament. This is an amazing opportunity to take part in the world’s largest international sporting event; we have seized the moment and are planning a tour of Germany from June 8 to June 23. Hamburg, our “home base,” is also the host city of the US Soccer team. We will be playing at two public viewing areas for US games and have scheduled nearly a dozen other performances, including parades, outdoor concerts, and stage shows in some of Germany’s hippest clubs.

Aside from expanding our global presence as a band, our objective is to represent the city of Portland as musical and cultural ambassadors. The people of Portland who’ve seen us play -- our fans -- have encouraged us to take this trip by being an essential part of every performance, by sharing their enthusiasm, and by simply dancing with us to our music. We are part of Portland’s emerging creative Renaissance, and we want to share our art with an international audience on the streets and stages of Germany.

Travel in Germany is most expensive during the World Cup, and this trip will cost us a bundle. Though MarchFourth has played often and saved enough money to buy our airline tickets (which were over $40,000), we are still short of the funds necessary to spread our uniquely infectious brand of northwest musical mayhem to the world.

We’re trying to raise an additional $30,000 to help cover day-to-day expenses, ground transportation and lodging, custom equipment cases, food, and of course, beer. This tour is a tremendously valuable investment in our future, and we are confident in our ability to entertain abroad as we have done at home. We are committed to making this trip a success, and you can be a part of the magic by making a contribution to the March Fourth Marching Band. We look forward to your partnership in this musical journey of goodwill.

Sincerely,

MarchFourth
Marching Band, LLC

M4 can accept contributions in the following ways:
•Cash (come to a show and hand us $$)
•Paypal.com (recipient email: info@MarchFourthMarchingBand.com)
•Check (payable to MarchFourth) mail to: 534 SE Oak, PDX, OR 97214

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Taurus Ball 5-06 [PDX]Ooah,Rab,novaTRON...

2006-05-04T08:04:23Z

Slice of Pi presents a night of belligerent beauty, blowout bass, and bountiful birthday bulls

THE TAURUS BALL

Low End Musical Theorists:
Random Rab (El Circo, SF)
OOAH (Los Angeles Breakbeat Association, LA)
novaTRON live-hardwarePA (SeattleBreakbeatAssociation, 369rekchordz,SEA)
Lava Machete (El Circo, the highway)
DJ ION (Ashland)
Justin Jade (PDX)
Cool Hand Luke (MarchFourth, PDX)

With sculptural light installations and altars by:

Shira Loa (orelafey.com)
Tyone
Alix Sun

Full Bar

Location:

DISJECTA
230 E. Burnside (adjacent to the skate park)
Portland, OR

9pm to when we get kicked out

21+

$10 at the door

costumed attire welcome

for those of you who are familiar with the el circo sound system that they bring out to burning man, then you know the quality of sound and bass-assault we have in store for you. We are talking about 4 Bag End Quartz subs (google that shit) on hand for this event. this ain't no mackie powered B.S. No, this be da real deal. We've got the sound and the vibe going down for this one....

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Psychedelic Research Fundraiser/Free Lunch in Eugene - June 4th, 2006!

2006-05-01T16:50:28Z

Hi all!

I'm writing about an event for the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS--www.maps.org). MAPS is a 501 (c) 3
non-profit organization whose goal is to promote scientific research designed to evaluate MDMA, other psychedelics and marijuana as potential prescription medicines, and to educate the public honestly about the risks and benefits of these drugs. MAPS has supported the following:

1. An FDA-approved study of the therapeutic use of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for people who have Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
2. The efforts to implement a pilot study into the use of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in subjects dealing with end of life issues, having end stage cancer.
3. A lawsuit against DEA for blocking a MAPS-sponsored facility to produce marijuana exclusively for federally-approved research

I'd like to invite you to join me at the "Telling the Truth" luncheon. This is a FREE lunch for people to come and learn more about MAPS. It is also a fundraiser. You will be asked to consider making a contribution, however, there is no minimum gift requested and as much as anything, we want people to come and find out about the great work done by this organization.

The “Telling the Truth” event will be on June 4th, 1 – 2pm, at the Masonic Temple located at 2777 Centennial Blvd, Eugene, OR.

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP with your contact information (name, address, email, and phone number) and you will be sent a "Save the Date" card in late May. I need the RSVP, as it's a catered event, and the organization will need to know how many lunches to serve. If you want to bring a guest, that's great; again, just let me know.

If you have any additional questions, or want to know more about this fascinating and important organization, please feel free to message me with questions!

Kernel

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Dahoo Chorus now also on MySpace

2006-04-25T02:24:47Z

The Dahoo Chorus has now set up shop on MySpace as well. You can listen to at least one recording from one of our performances with more on the way.
www.myspace.com/thedahoochorus

Also, we'll be performing with the Third Angle Music Ensemble, a critical acclaimed experimental classical string quartet this Saturday at the Wonder Ballroom for their 20th Anniversary Show. We'll do just one song with them, a very cool interpretation of a Queen song involving someone's mama.

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the PORN OFF is coming...please check it out

2006-04-12T23:19:41Z

We are all too familiar with mainstream pornography that commodifies sexual expression and reduces it to an empty and often oppressive consumer product.

But, there are alternatives!

The Portland Organization for Radical Naughtiness On Film Fest (PORN-OFF) is an opportunity for amateur filmmakers to submit erotic films to a sex-positive panel of judges to compete for prizes and participate in a private screening event.

We need your help to make this event a success. We are looking for sex-positive individuals, businesses, and organizations to support this festival in many different ways.

How you can help:

** Submit your short films! We need awesome liberating artistic short porns to make this event happen!

• Spread the word! Contact us for flyers and more information to share – we need people to start working now on their submissions (deadline is the 1st of August)

• Donate! We need prize donations (for example: sexy products, party passes, hotel stays, books, videos, magazine subscriptions, etc.); donations of food for the film showing and after-party; space for the film showing and after-party as well as fundraising parties; money – any small amount helps immensely since we are functioning purely thanks to volunteers and donations.

• Volunteer! Work with the PORN-OFF collective to do promotion or help us organize a fundraiser (in the form of a party or show, or whatever other creative ideas you may have!)

Even if you are unable to help us get the things listed above you may know someone who can or with whom we should talk; pass that information on! This is a community-building event and we need a broad range of supporters to make it happen.

Check out our website for more information: www.porn-off.com, or e-mail us at info@porn-off.com.

Sincerely,
the PORN OFF Collective

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Dahoo @ Queen

2006-04-11T17:31:50Z

The Dahoo's will be performing a handful of Queen songs outside the Queen concert at the Rosegarden by the fountain at 7pm tonight. We'll do a handful of Queen songs. Beyond that we'll see what our manifestation efforts bring for getting us inside.

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3rd Annual Pangaea Project Benefits with The Everyone Orchestra - 4/14 & 15, Crystal Ballroom

2006-04-06T23:30:01Z

Come join members of Phish, String Cheese Incident, Jazz Mandolin Project, March Fourth Marching Band and to Raise Funds for Local Non-Profit

Last year’s event raised over $16,000 for The Pangaea Project which engages teenagers from underserved neighborhoods in local and international service-learning projects by promoting the development of leadership skills, increasing global awareness, and fostering a commitment to work towards social change. Proceeds from show ticket sales, fundraising raffles, and other donations will be contributed directly to The Pangaea Project. Additionally, a local foundation has generously offered The Pangaea Project a Challenge Grant for the Third Annual Benefit that will match every dollar that is raised beyond ticket sales.

The roster of performers includes Jon Fishman of Phish, Jason Hann of String Cheese Incident, Jamie Masefield of Jazz Mandolin Project, Reggie Watts from Maktub/Soulive, Kai Eckhardt of Garaj Mahal, local musicians Tony Furtado and Scott Law, Everyone Orchestra founder Matt Butler, and a number of other musicians and performers.

Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15: Crystal Ballroom -- www.danceonair.com
1332 W. Burnside– 503. 225-0047 | Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 day of show. VIP tickets are $50. Tickets available now at all TicketMaster locations and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.

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Dahoo on Livewire Anniversary show March 16

2006-03-31T02:23:16Z

Hey everyone,
The Dahoo will be performing at the Livewire Anniversary show
at the Alladin on March 16... to be broadcast the following Sat. (approx).
More info. to follow....

We'd love to see you all down there!!!
Thanks for all your support and love!

darcy

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!1manBanjo! pacific north west tour

2006-03-30T22:47:47Z

http://www.1manbanjo.com

Current mood: restless

04/02/2006 08:00 PM - The Crux Arts Gallery
110 Commerce Ct., Chico, CA 95926 -
w/ Mark Growden and 1 Man Banjo.

04/03/2006 08:00 PM - World Cafe
, Eugene, OR 97401 -
hosted by the Inkwell Rhythm Makers. They'll be playing, along with ! Man Banjo and Esmerelda Strange.

04/04/2006 08:00 PM - Dantes
1 SW 3rd at Burnside, Portland, OR 97201 -
1-MAN BAND FEST VOODOO ORGANIST-- ESMERELDA STRANGE-- 1MANBANJO-- FRANKFURTER & THE HOT DOGS-- M-BOMB-- Matt Brown's One Man Band... PHILLIP ROEBUCK-- $5.00 at the door

04/05/2006 08:00 PM - Radio KAOS, The Yes Yes Alliance
, Olympia, WA 98501 -
we'll be on Radio KAOS from 3-4 or 4-5, and then at The YEs Yes later...more details TBA

04/06/2006 08:00 PM - Hells Kitchen
3829 6th Avenue, Tacoma , WA 98406 -
hosted by Who Cares! linep is: Who Cares! Sesame Street Gangsters Esmerelda Strange 1 Man Banjo

04/07/2006 08:00 PM - Jules Maes
5919 Airport Way, Seattle, WA 98101 -
w/ !1manbanjo!

04/08/2006 08:00 PM - The Asbalt
, Vancouver, -
w/!1manbanjo! VANCOUVERS HARDCORE BAR THE ASBALT IN THE ASTORIA HOTEL 769 EAST HASTINGS VANCOUVER BC CANADA 604 764 PUNK

04/09/2006 08:00 PM - Green Frog Cafe Acoustic Tavern
, Bellingham, WA 98225 -

04/10/2006 08:00 PM - Salem TBA.
, Salem, OK -

04/12/2006 08:00 PM - Auburn CA
, Auburn, CA 95602 -

please help spread the word.

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selling a reliable 89 subaru wagon with good energy

2006-03-30T18:42:33Z

I've only had this car a few weeks, before me was one conscientious owner since it was new. She took good care of the car, and it's been awesome for me so far. I was really looking forward to driving this car for years, but I've have to relocate for work unexpectedly, so Im leaving town soon, and must sell this beautiful auto to a lucky soul...

-red GL wagon - the last year they made GL's
-power locks, windows, brakes, steering
-electric works well / engine in great shape
-160,000 miles, will last another 100k with upkeep
-detachable face cassette player
-clean interior (no rips)
-some wear on the exterior paint, a little rust, and one small dent
-will need a brake job within the year

I've only had the car a short time but have taken her to Mt. Hood twice, as well as to the coast. She starts reliably, drives comfortably, and is clean inside. You can sleep in the back, carry groceries or bikes. Good for commuting or road trips. Gets great mileage too (28)!

I would not sell this car if not for my circumstances, but as such need to sell it quickly. I hope someone is out there who this will find at a good time for them as well. please email if interested in taking a test drive. hurricaneczar (at) gmail (dot) com
namaste

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Support your Local SEX TOY Site!!! - KorporationKink.com

2006-03-07T01:24:40Z

Hey all,

I'm just trying to spread the word about a KICK ASS new SEX Site based out of PDX!! It's owned and and run by a Doug Fir Employee and a Reedie!

Plus! They have a HUGE Selection at Super Cheap Prices!

www.KorporationKink.com

GET KINKED!!!

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lookin for a lovely car that's cheap

2006-03-03T06:18:40Z

hi beautiful people,
my lil red honda is hissing and dying.
it told me it doenst want to go anywhere else.

I have a disability, so having a car, even an ugly one that drives, is important to me.
I use it to get to work, and dancing. I work as a social worker.

please help!
Do you have a car you arent using anymore, or know someone who is thinking of selling theirs?
I can afford something like maybe up to $1k. or less hopefully.

thanks and blessings,
Rowan

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LOST BLING!

2006-02-26T03:20:54Z

I lost a very special crystal watch last night at the Wonder Ballroom! Has anyone seen it???

It is very sparkley and shiny- it definitley stands out.

Please let me know if it was found!! Thanks!!

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Need band for a Pro-Choice Debutante Ball in early May

2006-02-23T04:58:09Z

I am a volunteer for a local Pro-Choice organization. We started planning the 3rd Debutante Ball tonight. Maybe you attend the one last year at Dantes? We are looking for local bands that would be interested in supporting us with some awesome performances.

If you or anyone you know plays in a band that may be interested in performing please let me know.

We are also looking for some volunteers to help. If you care about Choice issues (a woman’s right to choice, birth control access, sex education, etc) and want to help us with this event or any others please let me know.

PS: Join this local new tribe: tribes.tribe.net/pdxprochoice

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Hey thanks

2006-02-19T07:01:35Z

I went to the Corzan Dambor show. i had a blast. met lots of great folks, had fun... had two of the most beautiful women I have ever met sucking chocolate off my fingers at the end of the chocolate shakra ritual.. thats a good memory that is going to stick with me...

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Tonight!! Kaosmosis Corazon D'Amour-A Post-Valentine's evening of

2006-02-17T19:34:47Z

KAOSMOSIS PRESENTS "CORAZON D'AMOUR" FRIDAY FEB 17TH @WONDER BALLROOM
See the end of this e-mail for additional info. on the venue, ticket sales and the line issues encountered at the “Snowball”.

Kaosmosis (Portland's premier thematic events collective), in conjunction
with the historic Wonder Ballroom, presents an unforgettable
post-Valentine's evening of music, chocolate, art, dance and bittersweet
romance:

Kaosmosis presents:
CORAZON D'AMOUR
A Post-Valentine's evening of music + art + performance + love + chocolate
Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russel)
Friday, February 17
8pm to 2:30am
21 & over
tickets: $15 (limited), at our outlets or online (see below)
Tickets ($2 service chg) also available at the Wonder Box Office (12-7:30 day of show)
costumes welcomed!
Many thanks to Portland Art Center and Art Media for their help with this and other events!

Featuring entertainment by:
DAHOO CHORUS
Rock opera choir and full band perform a highly unusual all new set of love songs,
including songs by Sweet, Queen, Kiss, Elton John, and Elvis!

3 LEG TORSO
Romantic set of chamber music, tango, klezmer, latin, and gypsy

ROSWELL SISTERS [early LOVE LOUNGE set]
Mesmerizing androgynous swing jazz vocal trio

AURACLE DANCETRANCEFUSION
Electrifying original bellydance ensemble

DJ SOL (San Francisco)
Late-night dancing by one of the Bay Area's most diverse DJs

CHOCOLATE EUPHORIUM
See info on performances below

Start the evening early with a visit the
LOVE LOUNGE CHOCOLATE EUPHORIUM
Musical and edible treats. Entertainment in the lounge will not repeat later in the evening.

8pm - 10:30pm
Enjoy an intimate evening featuring delectable sweets and
intoxicating spirits, offered for sale by Portland's finest chocolatiers
and pastry chefs (Alma Chocolates, Pix Patisserie, Anja, Wingnut (vegan truffles), Kir Jensen (Sinnamo), Todd Kurtzman’s Chocolate Chakras) complimented by wine / port
master Zach Lewis.

COMPLETE YOUR CORAZON D'AMOUR EXPERIENCE with friends and loved ones by
making a reservation at the fabulous Cafe Wonder. Located below the
Wonder Ballroom, this exciting new restaurant will be featuring a
one-night only Corazon D'Amour dinner special to kick off an incredible
evening. The Wonder Cafe will be open at 5pm. For reservations of six or
more, call 503-493-0371.

LOVE LOUNGE ENTERTAINMENT:
Pablo Diablo (Los Angeles) - acoustic bittersweet troubadour
Todd Kurtzman's "Chocolate Chakras”
Dueling Cats Opera- The phenominal Miss Sarah Cawley and Miss Marcea Wiggins
Cupid and His Strange and Mysterious Ways
Live Tango by Sarah Laks & Co.
Harp by Lance Grider
Surly Bobcat Kissing Booth
Aaron H H trotter-Abstract painting performance

Additional information regarding LOVE, CORAZON D'AMOUR, and the CHOCOLATE
EUPHORIUM:

8-10pm-Wonder Ballroom
If you've never been to a Kaosmosis show early before, now would be the
time! Explore the cozy confection that is the Chocolate Euphorium
Lounge, and indulge yourself in an intimate atmosphere of sweet tastes and
sounds, featuring Portland's finest chocolatiers and musicians. Hosted by
troubadour Michael Rockstar, the lounge will culminate with multi-talented
artist Todd Kurtzman's "Chocolate Chakras" performance piece.

Many people associate Valentine's Day with romance and having a
"significant other" of some sort to celebrate with. While we at Kaosmosis
are delighted in knowing that many folks will choose to attend Corazon
D'Amour with loved ones, we are not tailoring this event around "couples"
per se. Like all of our events, we are inviting EVERYONE to celebrate
together, regardless of the apparent dualistic relationship status of
being "single" or "in a relationship."

Corazon D'Amour is an event which invites participants to celebrate
whatever form of love they wish, be it for themselves, for the world, for
music, for art, for community, for chocolate, or for the love of
celebration itself. For those with more esoteric interests, we invite you
to explore the BIG love; the love behind the love; the love behind the
love that's behind the love; the love of existence.

Please note that the Euphorium performances will not repeat and the lounge
will be whisked away as the rest of the evening unfolds at 11pm.

Additonal information on this event can be found at:
www.kaosmosis.org

for information about the chocolatiers and artists go to:
www.kaosmosis.org
www.toddkurtzman.com
www.MissZumstein.com
www.pixpatisserie.com
www.wingnutconfections.com
www.michaelrockstar.com
www.aaronhhtrotter.com

to read an interesting article about chocolate ("The Wonders of Chocolate"
by Sharon Reese, from NW Women's Journal), check out:
http://www.thenwwj.com/html/journaldisplay.php?id=137

TODD KURTZMAN MOVEMENT ARTS presents Chocolate Chakras: Edible
sculpture that is nourishment for the soul, food for the brain and candy
for the eye. Put art on your tongue not on your wall!

for tickets, updates, and info, visit:
www.kaosmosis.org

NEW IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION:
Because we are producing this event with the Wonder Ballroom, we are
restricted by their contract with Ticketmaster. As a result, only 300
tickets will be available at our normal ticket outlets (listed below) or
via PayPal. The other remaining will be available through
Ticketmaster with an additional service charge attached. We apologize for
any inconvenience this may cause and hope everyone purchases their tickets
early.

ADVANCE TIX AVAILABLE AT: LA ROUGE BOUTIQUE (3418 SE Hawthorne)-Phone #
503-230-8119
OR
MADAME BOUFFANT (1130 SW Alder) Phone# 503-219-9447
OR
METRO NW (128 NW 23rd Ave) Phone# 503-224-9916
METRO SE (3525 SE Hawthorne) Phone# 503-234-9667
OR
FROCK BOUTIQUE (2940 NE Alberta) Phone# 503-595-0379

Advance tickets available at the Wonder Ballroom Box office
Mon.-Fri. noon -6

The DAHOO CHORUS
The Dahoo Chorus has emerged as one of Portland's most exciting and
original musical projects, consisting of a charismatic and theatrical
20-person choir. The chorus also features some of Portland's best lead
vocalists, backed by a top-rate band
consisting of Dave Camp (guitar, Stereovision), Arthur Parker (bass, Trash
Can Joe), Ryan Moore (drums, Tripolar), Carl Tietze (keyboards, Solovox),
and funky brass section (featuring members of MarchFourth Marching Band).
After cutting their teeth on material such as Queen and The Beatles, the
Dahoo Chorus has turned it's expansive attention on developing original
music of an epic nature.

THREE LEG TORSO
"Both devilishly clever and damn beautiful" (Willamette Week), 3 Leg Torso
creates charming, elegant and daring modern chamber pop music infused with
equal parts tradition and innovation. Influenced by tango, Eastern
European folk and other world music traditions, their cosmopolitan musical
style embraces wit and humor within thoughtful, uncommon and beautiful
musical arrangements.
www.3legtorso.com

ROSWELL SISTERS (Bumphuk, Egypt)
If David Lynch were to make a film in a small town on Venus, the Roswell
Sisters would be the nightclub act. Unearthing the forgotten tunes of
1930's vocal jazz legends the Boswell Sisters as if they were some ancient
tome hidden deep in the Nile River Valley, the Roswell Sisters presents an
androgynous mix of three-part "female" harmonies set to an alien
soundscape painted by members of Portland's Trash Can Joe plus special
guests.

AURACLE DANCETRANCEFUSION is an exotic new collective dance company which
celebrates the dark and mysterious elements of feminine beauty. This
progressive ensemble unites East and West by combining ancient ritual with
modern themes. Sensual, provocative and sometimes shocking, an Auracle
performance invokes the archetype of the wild woman.

PABLIO DIABLO (Paul Plagens) is a Los Angeles-based singer songwriter who
performs sweet, upbeat, and catchy melodies about the dark side of
relationships. With his previous band Greta (Mercury Records) he toured
extensively and performed on The Tonight Show and MTV.

DJ SOL spins an eclectic mash-up mix of grooves, highlighting
juxtapositions and relationships between musical genres with an emphasis
on shaking your booty. Recently transplanted from San Francisco, Sol has
recorded and re-mixed for Shadow Records, Darla, Audiodregs and
Tummytouch. www.beyondbeautyproductions.com

ARRON TROTTER
An abstract painting performance created in the spontaneous moment of the night- a papier-mache collage-painting with recycled valentine material,fabric,foil,and paper.

MORE ABOUT CHOCOLATE AND VALENTINE'S DAY:
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are
exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is
this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of
Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we
do know that February has long been a month of romance. Today, the
Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine
or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One story depicts Valentine as a priest who defied emperor Claudius by
allowing single men (considered better warriors) to marry by illegally
performing the marriages himself. Another Valentine may have been killed
for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they
were often beaten and tortured. According to one legend, Valentine
actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself while in prison (to
the jailer's daughter, signed "From your Valentine"). Although the truth
behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his
appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure.

Chocolate is one of the oldest controlled substances on the planet, and
has long been prized as a source of spiritual wisdom, tremendous energy
and enhanced sexual powers. The Aztecs used the drink as a nuptial aid,
and, predictably, it was the favorite beverage at wedding ceremonies. The
Emperor Montezuma was reputed to get through fifty flagons of chocolate a
day, always fortifying himself with a cup before entering his harem.

Because of its renowned energy-boosting properties, chocolate was also
given to Aztec warriors to fortify them on military campaigns.
The Mayans also held huge celebratory rituals during the cacao-planting
season. One 16th-century Italian traveler recorded that during these
festivals "they used to spend all the day and half the night in dancing
with only cacao for nourishment".

Of even greater mystery is the connection between edible confections and
Valentine's Day. What has been sacrificed in the name of love and
chocolate? On February 17th, Kaosmosis invites you to participate in
unraveling the curious bittersweet romance of life with an evening of
music, art, performance, dance, love, and ...chocolate!

www.kaosmosis.org
www.wonderballroom.com

KAOSMOSIS

Hello everyone. We are excited to present our next show at the beautiful
Wonder Ballroom. We would also like to apologize for some of the chaos
and challenged execution of production at our last event "The Yeti Snowball."
It had been over a year since we had done a warehouse-style event
(meaning: renting a large non-commercial venue with no working
infrastructure). After the Bossanova was sold, we had to scramble to find
a venue on short notice, and Audio Cinema was our only choice. The end
result was quite a bit more work than we were expecting, and we had some
unforeseen problems with the entrance line, water, etc..

Moving forward, we are relieved to be producing our upcoming event at
Wonder Ballroom. They have a great staff, and the venue has huge
potential. Of important note is that Wonder Ballroom has a contract with
Ticketmaster, which charges a "service charge" on all tickets. While this
will make ticket purchases easier, our normal $15 ticket will probably
have an additional $3 added. HOWEVER, by special arrangement with Wonder
Ballroom, we will have a limited number of $15 tickets available (with no
service charge) at our normal ticket outlets in advance (see below).
These tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis
beginning Wednesday, February 1st). We thank you for your patience and
continued support!

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Needed, names of performers in Dahoo, Roswell Sisters, Nov Kaosmosis Show

2006-02-17T19:09:33Z

I am completing a television show of November's Suono Angelica show & I need to get the names of as many of the people involved so that I can credit them/you!!

If you were involved in the show, or know those who were, please drop me a line @ capra@sonicinema.com or tribe message me with your first & last name & what you did.

I particularly need the following information:
Names of all performers in Dahoo, Dahooligans & Roswell Sisters
Name of the sound guy (or his company)
Any other tech people involved (I have the lighting people)
Ultimately, I'd also like to credit people in the parade, though this particular show is of the first night. So if you were in the parade, also let me know.

Thanks,

Capra

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Props still needed for Corazon

2006-02-13T22:22:13Z

lovelies,
we are still looking for props for the Corazon event this Friday at the Wonder. Specifically, couches, folding tables round or square, anything statuary-esque, real or fake greenery, and lush seductive material. Think garden of earthly delights all the better to enhance your inner love-lusty love, greater love experience. All things spirtual recognized through the senses.
All tips appreciated.
Contact me either here or via my tribe email.
thank you!

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Tuesday February 14th Valentines Day at Pala... KJ SAWKA LIVE $3

2006-02-13T21:08:45Z

My apologies if this comes across as spam. I felt this a good place to let people know about this show. Below is the info. This is an unofficial fundraiser for Camp FYB.

Join us this coming Tuesday February 14th at Pala for a special night of music and moods. Featuring KJ Sawka (Live). Seeing Kevin Sawka on the drums is the only way to believe the hype. He can play the most complex of jungle, drum'n'bass and breakbeats utilizing no loops and no extended samples -only his two hands and two feet. Whereas some artists claim to be performing live drum'n'bass, live electronica, etc., it's more often than not a drummer playing alongside pre-programmed beats if there's a drummer at all; Sawka, however, can perform each and every 808 bass kick, snare slap, and compressed highhat tick himself, in real-time.

10 years ago -when drum'n'bass was very near it's zenith in popularity, and Kevin was playing in prominent rock bands in Seattle (grunge was huge)- someone played him an LTJ Bukem track, and, as he says, "It scorched my brain. I dropped everything, and focused solely on how to recreate that on the drums." He heard Dieselboy as well. More brain-scorching. He started writing utilizing the style, and honed his new concepts and approach to the drums. He debuted the new sound in the band 94th Street, a band years ahead of it's time: a pop drum'n'bass band with a sense of humor. While the band didn't gain much momentum, the word about Kevin was out: there's a drummer in Seattle who's performing jungle and drum'n'bass beats on acoustic drums, what was once thought to be absolutely impossible by any human. And here Kevin was making it look easy -like watching a jazz drummer who's said to play "like water flowing," Kevin instead was doling out insanely syncopated d'n'b.

Word spread quickly. Seattle resident superstars were checking him out. Michael Shrieve, drummer for Santana for many years and lover of drum'n'bass, took him under his wing and showed him off to anybody and everybody: Andy Summers of the Police, Bill Frisell, Amon Tobin, Jack Dejohnette, Will Calhoun, and many more. Kevin at this time was playing an amazing next-generation drumkit: a custom half-acoustic, half electronic drum kit with one diabolically huge kick drum, one insanely tiny kick drum, three snares, a multitude of trashy sounding cymbals & saw blades, a few electronic drum pads and all the acoustic drums set to electronic triggers. His band at the time -still ahead of it's time- was the all-improvisatory avant-garde drum'n'bass trio Siamese. They toured the country multiple times in '02 and '03, bringing down the house in San Francisco at latenight afterparties and raves; in New Orleans during Jazzfest; opening for LTJ Bukem and MC Conrad in Portland; and, put simply, slaying nay-sayers and dropping the jaws of industry, musicians and fans nationally by performing astonishingly long sets of uptempo jungle and d'n'b without set breaks -without even breaks between songs. Again, seeing is believing.

Throughout this timeframe Kevin was always recording his own material, which is now seeing the light of day with his present project "that will never break up" -KJ Sawka. Mostly IDM-based and reminiscent of an uptempo Ninja-Tune-like style, the tracks on Synchronized Decompression should evoke the pioneering work of Sawka's main influences: Amon Tobin and Squarepusher, with a bit of grit a la Dieselboy. Using some of Seattle's most widely-known underground female singers, they bring a balance of Seattle darkness, moodiness and beauty. Live and in the dj scene, Sawka is pushing the envelope with his one-man balls-to-the-wall dancefloor show, which now does include a laptop, samplers, loops, and a rack of gear to produce a full-on production -plus projections, live-action cameras, and intelligent lighting (be on the lookout for some online-only live tracks released in the weeks prior to Synchronized Decompression). For many live music venue gigs, Kevin also employs a full band like heard on the upcoming single Subconnectors -featuring ethereal female vocals, a keyboardist, and a cellist performing similar material in an in-your-face way that only the reverse-engineering, seemingly bionic Mr. Sawka can bring.

Welcome, to the 21st Century.

Also supporting are Electrokid and Jason Philips.

Pala is located at 105 NW 3rd Ave in downtown Portland. The cover will be $3. The music starts at 9pm. There will be food and drink specials all night. Please bring your id as this is a 21+ affair.

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Darcy's car was broken into last night at the EGG Social. Did you see anything???Please help!!1

2006-02-12T20:54:47Z

Hi everyone,
Last night after leaving the Valentine's social at the Egg, I found my car had been broken into..
window smashed. My backpack with quite a bit of important business paperwork among other things was stolen.

The car is a white subaru wagaon and it was on SE 6th just North of Oak.
If you saw anything or found any of my stuff (books, paperwork, walkman, CHECKBOOKS, CDs...)
in the area, PLEASE BE IN TOUCH.

I'm feeling pretty sad about this and I am seriously concerned about what might happen now that someone has all my business paperwork....and CHECKS. .....sad face.

Please let me know if you know ANYTHING or if you talk to someone who does.

Thanks.
darcy

p.s.
It looks like anohter car was broken into next to mine (more window glass on the street) and Ithere was a red padded purse with white stripes on it left in my front seat (perhaps from the other car????)

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facilities for Corazon

2006-02-08T20:30:25Z

Two questions for the shindig on the 17th......

Will there be a coat check?

Will it be a cash only bar? (Don't want to get stuck sober like at Yeti!)

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Anyone Know Gustav?

2006-02-08T17:32:53Z

Hey, I met this dude at the Yeti Snowball. He had on a very cool and strange mask, like a pig face with long curly gold horns. I believe his name was Gustav. He gave me his phone number which was supposed to be easy to remember, and was at the time, but as it turns out, some terrible person must have slipped some MDMA in my orange juice that evening, because I was much friendlier than usual, and I forgot several things that evening, including his number. He said he would teach me how to make a nice mask like his ... any help tracking him down would be appreciated!

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Impeach Bush!

2006-01-31T21:54:34Z

I'm not generally one to demonstrate but... there come a point.

January 31st 2006 Rallies across the nation. There are demonstrations simultainiously in almost every major city!

Join in and lets get this done!

http://worldcantwait.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=17&

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Turf Wars!!!

2006-01-22T23:15:32Z

Who's got the baddest crew?
This is going to be a full-on, ninja squad vs. zombie cult vs. (whoever you are here...) non-harmful, tribal warfare based on the proceedures of the "unread/unwritten guide to intercommunal protocol and behavior."

Games follow these general guidelines:
Tribes make a flag with their own icon/symbol/insignia on both faces.
Flags are to be hung in a reachable public space frequented or facilitated by members of the tribe.
Every active member needs to carry 1 red sharpie and wear their tribal insignia.
Tagging an opponent with a red sharpie (anywhere on the opponent's skin or clothing) marks them as inactive for one full day.
Game ends when a tribe collects all flags from opposing tribes.
One flag can be taken at a time by each member.
If a tribes flag is taken, the only flag that tribe can seek is their own.
If a flag is taken, all tribes must be notified.
To win the game, a tribe must collect all flags within a week of obtaining their first flag

For a full explanation of the rules and policies join the Ninja Playground tribe.

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kaosmosis's topics - tribe.net

Mortal Engines: New Podcast Available!

PORTLAND EXHIBIT

Mortal Engines live set available as a podcast

Third Mind Research

March Fourth THIS Saturday at Tease-O-Rama in Portland!!

WATER WOMAN AUG 1-4

Fourth Cool Blue Review this Saturday night!

JUNGLE LOVE MASQUERADE with Jujuba, DJ Devon, Late Night Freak Out Odyssey TONIGHT at Center Space!!!!

Titillating Tea Party seeks men to serve women

creative rental space available

gawrsh i NEED A PARTY!!

SOULSTICE PARTY DEC 21 FRIDAY

New Years Eve with Everyone Orchestra, Portland

Gotta Room?

Main Stage Decor For DIVERSION-> are YOU the Artist for the job??

THE HIPPODROME - Circus Arts Center - Grand Opening 11/17

Minimal-Psy-Tribal-Electro-Tech-House mix up

ART contributions to Diversion.... the PDX decom

Journey to the Flames! Burning Man Film Screening Sept. 29th @ Someday Lounge

PNCA

DJ for hire?

new emerge+N+see movie and images

On MIND BOMBIN

EAST:MEETS:WEST 2007- A Dark Evening of Bellydance

Mad Hatter Masquerade Tea Party with JUJUBA, Eleven Eyes, DJs Devon and Manifest!!!

Seeking Studio Collective

Belly dancing beauties on tour; Ultra Gypsy comes to Portland April 19th -21st

Let's start Huggin

dance!**FREEK FACTORY/NYC Thurs @ SPIN CYCLE!!**

Call to Artists!

THIS THURSDAY @***SPIN CYCLE*** Your new, fresh & dirty beats WEEKLY!!

What if y'all played the CRAZYMAKERs?

Blasphemy Ball - Saturday March 10th!

Hullo, Kaosmokids!

So much excitement in the air...

THIS THURS**SPIN CYCLE*SPIN CYCLE* JUICY BREAKS w/ HAJ (NYC) & novaTRON (SEA)

BITCHES BALL 2: Buttrock Prom Night with MANACONDA--SATURDAY @ Dante's!!

Blasphemy Ball - Saturday March 10th w/ PURE Cirkus!

Free Show - Instigators @ White Eagle Wed. Feb 7

Blasphemy Ball seeks Performance Artists

Covers and Blankets - NEED YOUR AREA RUGS!

kaosmosis' spring show

Thank you!

ambiguous and fluid forms

Yay!!! The Sol Ball........So much fun!!!

Looking for a place to create, eat, sleep, commune & live

PIMPSTICK NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION FOR A MOMENT

***TONIGHT***DANCE! First Thursday **SPIN CYCLE** Your fresh, new & dirty beats weekly

Sol Ball Tribe started for additional informtion about performers, artists etc.

HeartHand movement launches at the Sol Ball-Have your left hand cast Dec. 16!!

thanks is for giving

psst.. ***PRANK MUSTACHE PARTY*** pass it on!

sol ball: any more info yet?

a new animation sharing site, would like your honest feedback

All Hallow's Eve Dance Party in Ashland!!

Gypsy Madness - Thorsdays in Oktober @ Dunes

Halliburton

Degenerate Art Ensemble this Saturday in Portland

Original Gypsymania & Transglobal Groove Debauchery - Saturday and Sunday nights!

New Here

Give Peace A Vote-Please Sign!

Mutaytor coming to Eugene/Portland/Seattle in October!

Live Psydub, Ethno Fusion, Psydm, Idm and Prog Psy Set

Deep, Dark and VERY Proggy Psy / Trippy House Mix

NEED RIDE TO ASHLAND SATURDAY- PLEASE HELP ME! *LOVE*

Need a ticket to BM!

Burning Man Hairstyles... discount!!!

Need a miracle!!

Artists/designers/photographers/performers wanted

New Girl from SF!

"Motions Through Ambience", Friday July 14th

Dahoo Chorus at Country Fair

Dahoo at Plazm Magazine's 15th Anniversary party.

Kraddy in PDX - June 8th @ Apotheke

iso burner mates

line-up for SHAKE-IT

Help send M4 to Germany

Taurus Ball 5-06 [PDX]Ooah,Rab,novaTRON...

Psychedelic Research Fundraiser/Free Lunch in Eugene - June 4th, 2006!

dance!FREEK FACTORY/NYC Thurs @ SPIN CYCLE!!

THIS THURSDAY @SPIN CYCLE Your new, fresh & dirty beats WEEKLY!!

THIS THURS**SPIN CYCLESPIN CYCLE JUICY BREAKS w/ HAJ (NYC) & novaTRON (SEA)

TONIGHTDANCE! First Thursday SPIN CYCLE Your fresh, new & dirty beats weekly

psst.. PRANK MUSTACHE PARTY pass it on!

NEED RIDE TO ASHLAND SATURDAY- PLEASE HELP ME! LOVE