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 controversy. Their [...]

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 [...]

It is no secret that I’m a huge fan of local artist Gabriel Brown. Gabriel is part of a growing handful of young locals (without university employment or a large commercial following) who shows his work outside the greater Spokane area. Most recently his Great Tasting Goodness exhibit was displayed at the Mt. Hood Visual [...]

This year Trick or Vote went down in Spokane and enjoyed a respectable showing for such an unconventional first time event.

Despite the descriptive title,  most people’s first reaction is “Trick or what?” The idea of adding political engagement into a holiday festivity is just not intuitive for most. Once people grasp the novelty and purpose [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Imagine how creeped out you would feel if you woke up, checked your email, and received a Google Alert for a profile of yourself that you never created?
Then imagine if someone pretended to be your blog. Even weirder, right?

Duplicate profile names happen all the time, but actual impersonation takes it to a whole new level. [...]

Dear Annie Oakley,
What would it take to book SWAS in Spokane?
I look forward to learning about the possibilities, your work is truly transformative and profound in scope.
Sincerely,
The Spovangelist
A few days back we started inquiring into what it would take to get the Sex Workers Art Show to visit Spokane. We had the privilege of witnessing [...]

In a time of economic upset, more people find themselves out of work and unable to afford the increasing costs of vocational retraining. One way to gain new skills and demonstrate initiative (whether you’re employed or not) is to volunteer.
While some equate volunteering with dishing out gruel at a local soup kitchen, there are actually [...]

Santa sure came through for us this year in the Spovangelist camp. That said, some of our sillier concepts often get held back by the scarcity (or unwillingness to purchase) certain objects of key importance.

The projects that would require the following have not yet been revealed.
How would you use these wish list items to make [...]