The Spovangelist

“I hope you can handle all the rain” … the mantra of advice given to me by countless friends and coworkers upon the news of my departure. Stigmas of Spokane from those living in other parts of the country typically stem from the stereotypes associated with Seattle, as a majority of people have never been [...]

As a newbie to the Noise genre I was thrilled to encounter a broad variety of artists at the International Noise Conference here in Spokane. Walking up the Object Space staircase made me feel like I was entering the set of a Stanley Kubrick film. It was a foggy and quiet night outside, the wet [...]

Why has familiarity with “Buy Organic” outpaced the concept of “Buy Fair Trade” in the minds of the average consumer? Maybe it’s because organics have been swept up in the current of American’s personal health craze, while the benefits of Fair Trade seem more remote and altruistic.  Regardless, the more time you take to learn [...]

The Finger, an Olympia-based art, music, activism, culture and lifestyle zine, is looking for contributors to bolster it’s Spokane representation. They offer “access to secret, free downloads of each edition of The Finger, the accompanying compilation CDs, and other silly little things that we happen to upload.” If this video of Ghost Mice playing in [...]

Every city has its costume contests, but just imagine the results of an Inland Empire themed competition! Sure there are the obvious options; marmots, Kevin Coe, Lilac Princesses and the rest. But what about uniquely local interpretations of otherwise generic Halloween themes? Forget Sarah Palin, dress up as Mayor Mary Verner instead. Jazz up your [...]