The Spovangelist

What, pray tell, have I done to warrant this? While it might be considered flattering to receive such scrutiny from our friends in the valley, what is the point of such a petty accusation? To get me to write more frequently on an ongoing basis? If there is one thing SVI thrives on it is [...]

They say an effective communication technique is to “tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em, tell ‘em, and then tell ‘em what you told ‘em.” That is what I appreciate about Gabriel and Rimas’s proactive three-pronged approach to marketing Chicken Sh@#: Exploring Urban Ecosystems. Instead of issuing a wan invitation to an opening night event [...]

Was anyone else able to make this event? We’d love to hear your impressions or take home messages. Join us for our Downtown Spokane Annual Meeting Keynote speaker Dr. Wim Wiewel, President of Portland State University, will talk about the positive impact that a great Downtown has on higher education. January 27, 2010 at 3:30pm [...]

Valentine’s Day is on its way and so we thought we’d get a head start with some loving on the city. Is Spokane Pride like generic civic pride in any other place, or do we have extra reason (WARNING: link to mostly inaccurate and infuriating stereotypes) to articulate our affection? Why do we compulsively jump [...]

Collectives, whether they identify as such or not, are the lifeblood of a vibrant scene. While local music has reshuffled in preparation for another boom, local art has grown steadily to include more and more opportunities for young artists to showcase their work and build a following. The next four months are packed with more [...]

Wednesday night I taught a worm composting workshop in the Saranac Art Projects gallery Chicken SH@# exhibit with local permaculturist Bea Lackoff. It was a blast. All photos courtesy of Gabriel Brown. Next class will be held from 2:30-3:30pm at Fresh Abundance on N. Division as part of their Feb. 20th Seed Exchange event. I [...]

What is the best way to respond when you learn that a building in one of Downtown Spokane’s most beloved neighborhoods is potentially threatened with demolition? The first step is to get your facts straight. Who owns the property in question? In this case it is the Main Street Antiques building located at 7 W. [...]

“In Death and Life Jacobs described in detail how powerful forces were hurting cities, both physically and metaphysically. She discussed the importance of neighborhoods, and what made one block friendly, but another deadly. She talked about the need for old buildings, and faulted restrictive zoning regulations as often harmful to a neighborhood’s vitality. She castigated [...]