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Abraham Lincoln

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Anti-Gay Pastor's Latest Rant: Gov. Chris Gregoire "Might As Well Change Her Name to John Wilkes Booth"

    UPDATE: Pastor Ken Hutcherson isn't backing off his wild comment, though he is amending it slightly. "What I said is that she ought to change her name to Joan Wilkes Booth." Glad he could clear that up.....As a linebacker with the Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers in the 1970s, Pastor Ken Hutche ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    A Very Seattle Thanksgiving: Oyster-Stuffed Mushrooms

    Voracious this year asked local food producers to provide their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. We'll run one recipe each day through Nov. 23; if you collect them all, you'll have a complete feast. Pilgrims didn't eat jellied cranberry sauce or green bean casserole, but their first Thanksgiving dinn ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    Gambas and Falling Skies Bite Off More Than They Can Chew

    Kind of a mess.​ The Night-In: Lamb chops and a dragon roll from Gambas to be eaten in front of TNT's Falling Skies. The Cuisine: Belltown's Gambas is the Japanese and French fusion restaurant known for its expansive, eclectic menu and for being one of the few French-inspired eateries that of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2011

    Osama bin Laden Execution: Obama Completes the Mission that George Bush Fumbled Away

    ​Sen. Patty Murray called it a "great moment." To Rep. Dave Reichert, it was "a milestone." Rep. Adam Smith saw it as a "victory." It was all of those - just ten years late and one needless war too many. The killing of Osama bin Laden came on the near-anniversary of Hitler's death and eigh ... More >>

  • Film

    April 13, 2011

    The Conspirator: Robert Redford's History Lesson

    ​Sen. Patty Murray called it a "great moment." To Rep. Dave Reichert, it was "a milestone." Rep. Adam Smith saw it as a "victory." It was all of those - just ten years late and one needless war too many. The killing of Osama bin Laden came on the near-anniversary of Hitler's death and eigh ... More >>

  • News

    March 16, 2011

    The War on Mexicans Strikes Ellensburg

    One of the largest immigration raids in state history rocks Rodeo City.

  • Calendar

    November 3, 2010

    Dancing at Lughnasa

    One of the largest immigration raids in state history rocks Rodeo City.

  • Arts

    September 15, 2010

    Opening Nights: Reasons to Be Pretty

    Another LaBute look at lookism—even more vicious than its predecessor.

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2010

    Tonight: Titus Andronicus at the Tractor, People Under the Stairs at Neumos, Modern English at the Triple Door, Melrose Market Street Fair

    ​Titus Andronicus, with Free Energy, Shakes. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599. 9 p.m. $12. New Jersey's Titus Andronicus likes to show off their book smarts - they named their band after a Shakespeare play, and now their second record, this year's The Monitor, is probably the f ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2010

    Titus Andronicus

    ​Titus Andronicus, with Free Energy, Shakes. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599. 9 p.m. $12. New Jersey's Titus Andronicus likes to show off their book smarts - they named their band after a Shakespeare play, and now their second record, this year's The Monitor, is probably the f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 5, 2010

    Bumbershoot Review: Facts and Figures From "Why Failure? Why Cuteness? Why Now?"

    LOLCats.com​Things Bumbershooters have failed at, according to survey distributed before show: Breaking up with girlfriend Jumping rope Smoking weed Avoiding parking tickets Turning my wife on Bio 101 Percent of Bumbershooters who think the smell of failure is burnt popcorn, accordi ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2010

    Bumbershoot Sunday: Picks and Notes Featuring Weezer, Horse Feathers, Laff Hole!, and More

    LOLCats.com​Things Bumbershooters have failed at, according to survey distributed before show: Breaking up with girlfriend Jumping rope Smoking weed Avoiding parking tickets Turning my wife on Bio 101 Percent of Bumbershooters who think the smell of failure is burnt popcorn, accordi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Where Ya At Matt is Trucking Awesome

    Where Ya At Matt is definitely better than this silly portrait of Immanuel Kant. Probably tastier, too.​I know this is an incredibly unpopular opinion, but I'm not really in favor of food trucks. Whenever I see one of those boxy panel vans parked on the sidewalk with one of its aluminum walls ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2010

    Attorney Larry Hildes and Weekly Photographer Clash, Sort of, With FBI in a Photo Shootout

    ​Like those two dark-skin men who took pictures aboard a Seattle ferry in 2007, leading to a global manhunt, be careful where you snap shots in terror-wary Seattle. That goes double at Third and Spring, home to the FBI Seattle Field Office. A Seattle Weekly photographer and attorney Larry Hild ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 14, 2010

    Just How "Historic" Will Chris Gregoire's Announcement Today Be?

    If this mysterious event of historic proportions isn't as a big a deal as covering the entire world with water, we're really not that interested.​The Pacific Science Center sent an e-blast to members of the media yesterday telling them to be at the center by 11:30 a.m. because the Governor and ... More >>

  • Music

    March 24, 2010

    Little Lincolns: Titus Andronicus Will Be Heard

    Patrick Stickles and his merry men ape the Boss and other founding fathers.

  • Arts

    January 20, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    Patrick Stickles and his merry men ape the Boss and other founding fathers.

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2010

    Keith Stern

    Patrick Stickles and his merry men ape the Boss and other founding fathers.

  • Arts

    December 23, 2009

    Moments to Remember: Theater

    Not the best plays—instead, our critics pick a half-dozen favorite stage memories from 2009.

  • Arts

    October 14, 2009

    Opening Nights: Abe Lincoln in Illinois

    Not the best plays—instead, our critics pick a half-dozen favorite stage memories from 2009.

  • Blogs

    October 2, 2009

    Your Arts & Aliens Weekend Planner

    ​The weekend begins with a monster dripping acid from its fangs in a sci-fi classic that had its world premiere at SIFF 30 years ago: Ridley Scott's director's cut of Alien--running through Tuesday--isn't much different than the 1979 original. In truth, Scott confessed of this 117-minute edit ... More >>

  • Arts

    September 30, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    ​The weekend begins with a monster dripping acid from its fangs in a sci-fi classic that had its world premiere at SIFF 30 years ago: Ridley Scott's director's cut of Alien--running through Tuesday--isn't much different than the 1979 original. In truth, Scott confessed of this 117-minute edit ... More >>

  • Arts

    September 16, 2009

    Seattle Weekly Fall Arts Guide 2009

    Six Seattle artists tell us what they’d do if they ran the city.

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    Hammering Man Turned Axe Murderer!

    Screams the headline on a just-received press release from Intiman: "SEATTLE-- On Wednesday, April 1, the Hammering Man, one of Seattle's most beloved icons, shocked onlookers when he committed a double murder, with an axe. Inspector Porfiry of the St. Petersburg police, currently on a sight-seei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2009

    Soak It Up: Biscuits and Gravy at Smith

    Where: Smith, 332 15th Ave. E, 206-709-1900 When: Sunday morning. Weekend brunch served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Level of Hangover: I spent most of the morning nursing the aftermath of my friend's thirtieth birthday party. It wasn't a complete nuclear fallout, but by 11 a.m. I was ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 21, 2009

    Ronald C. White

    Where: Smith, 332 15th Ave. E, 206-709-1900 When: Sunday morning. Weekend brunch served 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Level of Hangover: I spent most of the morning nursing the aftermath of my friend's thirtieth birthday party. It wasn't a complete nuclear fallout, but by 11 a.m. I was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2008

    5th Ave. Theatre: 7 Brides for 7 Brothers

      I'm officially in love. With Mo Brady. In case you're wondering who the hell that is, he's the darling that plays Gideon in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The show, which runs through December 28, is a rollickin' foot stompin' adventure set in the Or ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 16, 2008

    My Custom Van

      I'm officially in love. With Mo Brady. In case you're wondering who the hell that is, he's the darling that plays Gideon in 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. The show, which runs through December 28, is a rollickin' foot stompin' adventure set in the Or ... More >>

  • Arts

    October 31, 2007

    “Help Me, I'm Hurt” Is Painful

    And that's just the point.

  • Arts

    April 18, 2007

    Query and Antiquary

    Answering the intricate call of Dawn Cerny.

  • Film

    April 11, 2007

    Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters

    Late night cartoon humor is processed into a belly bomb.

  • Film

    February 14, 2007

    The Science of Sleep and Other New Releases

    Late night cartoon humor is processed into a belly bomb.

  • News

    November 16, 2005

    What's the Frequency, Mary?

    Nov. 16-22, 2005

  • News

    April 20, 2005

    U.S. to Earth: Drop Dead

    'Nature's wisdom' is on display at a world's fair in Japan. But Bush's America is not keen on nature, wants to run the world, and hates fairs.

  • Diversions

    January 19, 2005

    Abie Baby

    'Nature's wisdom' is on display at a world's fair in Japan. But Bush's America is not keen on nature, wants to run the world, and hates fairs.

  • Arts

    December 8, 2004

    Mark Ryden

    'Nature's wisdom' is on display at a world's fair in Japan. But Bush's America is not keen on nature, wants to run the world, and hates fairs.

  • Arts

    April 21, 2004

    This Week's Reads

    Lynne Truss, Neal Bascomb, Pico Iyer, and Derrick Jensen and George Draffan.

  • Food

    April 14, 2004

    American Spirit

    Lynne Truss, Neal Bascomb, Pico Iyer, and Derrick Jensen and George Draffan.

  • News

    June 11, 2003

    The Sky God

    Bush viewsand dominatesfrom 31,000 feet.

  • Arts

    May 28, 2003

    How I Learned What I Learned, The Seagull, and 42nd Street

    Bush viewsand dominatesfrom 31,000 feet.

  • Arts

    March 27, 2002

    Sissy civilization

    Pat Buchanan cowers before a bunch of brown hippie homo wimps.

  • News

    October 3, 2001

    War and liberty

    Civil liberties are threatened after Sept. 11.

  • Music

    August 22, 2001

    I want to sing

    Gillian Welch may be part of a phenomenon, but she just wants to not suck.

  • Arts

    July 25, 2001

    Book briefs

    Three titles for your summer reading list.

  • Arts

    April 11, 2001

    High-office high jinks

    Those funny men in the Oval Office.

  • News

    March 1, 2000

    Campaign '00

    Washington's "beauty contest" primary featured lies, double votes, and confusion.

  • News

    December 15, 1999

    Holiday Withdrawals

    Seasonal shopping made even easier

  • Film

    August 4, 1999

    Unexpected grandeur

    John Ford's trademark set him apart from all other directors.

  • Arts

    June 9, 1999

    Hysterical America

    History for dummies, from dummies

  • Arts

    January 13, 1999

    Body Doubles

    A new figurative exhibit turns in on itself.

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