Awhile back we explored some emerging directions in Spokane’s club scene. Last night, at Vintage Hill in Spokane’s SoDo District, we met an interesting character dubbed the “Commander-In-Flirt” of SpokaneFlirts.com. As he described the services available through his agency, I was watched closely for any hint of reaction or understanding. After all, in such an [...]
Entries from May 2009
Buzzin Clubbin O.M.G.
May 20th, 2009 10 Comments
Tags: Breaking Boundaries · Experimentation · Shock Value · Social Observations
Sustainable Uprising
May 18th, 2009 4 Comments
You may have caught wind of a developing project called Sustainable September. Along with a growing cadre of partners, Spokane’s Community-Minded Enterprises has catalyzed planning for a whole month of sustainability-related education events this September. The purpose of the event is to increase awareness and foster relationships that will lead to a more environmentally and [...]
Tags: Community · Competition · Local Art · Local Fashion · Local Music · Non-Profits · Social Observations · Sustainable Development · Videos · Young People
Can you say SPOKE(a)N(e)?
May 17th, 2009 1 Comment
Spring 4-Ward: Local Micro Media Part 2 Spovangelist reader, freelance writer and Gonzaga student Brittany Wilmes beat us to the punch on this story. Read her insightful interview (excerpted below) with SPOKE(a)N(e) Magazine editors Tyson and Sara Habein. To summarize, SPOKE(a)N(e) Magazine is a monthly .pdf publication that features the people, places and events of [...]
Tags: Community · Creative Culture · Local Art · Local Fashion · Local Media · Local Music · Photography · Pretty Things · Spokane Pride
Council Gives Sustainability “The Stamp”
May 12th, 2009 9 Comments
Let’s start with something we can all agree on: City Council meetings can be excruciating even in the best circumstances. On Monday people mourn the loss of their weekend and try to get a grip on the mountain of work that lies ahead. Then there are the grueling marathon hours. Not enough time to have [...]
Tags: Political Surprise · Rants · Shock Value · Sustainable Development
Gift from the Geriks
May 3rd, 2009 4 Comments
Spokane writ 581 x 154 pixels in orange and lime! Gerik Asher, in case you weren’t aware, is a street art duo bent on adding a little color and whim to the city of Spokane. This panorama can’t be done justice squeezed into the confines of our WordPress software, so you’ll just have to imagine [...]
Tags: Breaking Boundaries · Community · Creative Culture · Local Art · Local Fashion · Pretty Things · Sustainable Development