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Astoria (New York)

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2011

    Tell Me About That Album: Reptilians by Starfucker

    Tyler Kohlhoff​Despite some major jetlag thanks to having just returned from a European tour, Josh Hodges of Portland's elctro-pop group Starfucker, was still eager to field our questions about his band's latest album, Reptilians, even if he hadn't yet had his morning coffee. The LP is a synth ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2011

    Seattle's Top 5 Gyros

    ​ When I lived in Astoria, Queens, I never had to consult a clock to guess when noon was approaching. Around 11:30 a.m. daily, the smell of roasted meat would start wafting densely through the air, serving as a mouthwatering alarm. Literally every corner in the historically Greek neighborhood ... More >>

  • News

    September 21, 2011

    Iraq 2003-2006

    ​ When I lived in Astoria, Queens, I never had to consult a clock to guess when noon was approaching. Around 11:30 a.m. daily, the smell of roasted meat would start wafting densely through the air, serving as a mouthwatering alarm. Literally every corner in the historically Greek neighborhood ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 16, 2011

    Dell Schanze, Astoria Column Paragliding Daredevil, Is Also Utah's Craziest Tea Party Gubernatorial Candidate

    ​When Dell Schanze leaped from the Astoria Column in Astoria, Ore. and floated down in a paraglider, I declared him a "badass." Since then, he's been arraigned on criminal charges for his stunt and the video of his column descent has been picked up by several media outlets. But who is Dell Sc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2011

    Dell Schanze, Astoria Column Paragliding Badass, Arrested by Oregon Fun Police

    ​While descending the stairs from the top of the 125-foot Astoria Column in Astoria, Ore., a friend of Dell Schanze said that the act his buddy had just performed was "the coolest thing ever done in Astoria." Besides the filming of The Goonies, we're pretty sure the guy is right.

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2011

    Last Night at the Crocodile: Champagne Champagne, Starfucker, and a Whole Lot of Brotherly Love

    ​Starfucker Champagne Champagne Tuesday, April 26 Crocodile One thing Seattle and Portland don't have to disagree over is a hyper-enthusiastic love for Starfucker. Last night's Crocodile show sold out, and Ryan Biornstad greeted the audience by saying, "It feels nice to be sort of home." St ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2011

    YACHT'S New Single "Dystopia" Is Almost as Good as Its Press Release

    ​ YACHT - "Dsytopia (The Earth Is on Fire)" Portland electro pop/conceptual art duo YACHT today released the first single from their forthcoming DFA album Shangri-La for download. The song is called "Dystopia (The Earth Is on Fire)," and as always with these guys, it comes swaddled in promoti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Julie Diane Green, 35-Year-Old Oregon Mom, Gets 30 Days in Jail for Raping 14-Year-Old Boy at Party

    ​One month. That's how long Julie Diane Green, a 35-year-old mom from Astoria, Ore., will spend in jail (not prison, there's a difference) for throwing a booze-filled party for her young teen kids and their friends, then raping one of the 14-year-old boys who showed up.

  • Blogs

    March 8, 2011

    If You're Going to Buy a Record Today, Make It Starfucker's Reptilians

    ​Portland's princes of synth pop Starfucker released their second full-length album--and first with new label Polyvinyl--today. It's called Reptilians, and it's a deliciously lush record, alive with smooth grooves, twinkling and heavy-hitting synths, spiraling keyboard loops, and washes of haz ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 2, 2010

    Tonight: Classic Country Night at Hazlewood, The Ataris at Studio Seven

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 28, 2010

    The Ataris

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Music

    July 28, 2010

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows 

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Arts

    December 23, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 23, 2009

    Daniel Carroll

    ​Classic Country Night. Hazlewood, 2311 NW Ballard Ave., 783-0478. 9 p.m. Free. When he's not fronting the excellent, under-appreciated Widower, guitarist and songwriter Kevin Large can often be found at the Hazlewood in Ballard. Every Monday, while his stylish gal Sarah Fisher mixes up fresh ... More >>

  • News

    December 13, 2006

    The Cosby Effect

    If the ugliest sweater in fashion history can be cool again, how cool is that?

  • News

    December 17, 2003

    Facing Our Losses - Iraq 2004

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2004.

  • Arts

    October 15, 2003

    Buckfest

    In its ninth year, Bookfest finally has to start charging admission. So what will your $10 get you besides paper cuts?

  • Music

    July 9, 2003

    Death by Mixtape

    Corporate punk! Covers! Circle (pit) jerks! A Warped Tour report.

  • Diversions

    June 26, 2002

    Outdoors

    Hero of the Columbia

  • News

    September 5, 2001

    Swept away

    Or, Here come the mud (part 2)

  • Arts

    November 10, 1999

    Northwest Bookfest 1999 Event Listings

    Or, Here come the mud (part 2)

  • Music

    September 8, 1999

    Queen of the jungle

    Crushing critics, DJ Rap beats Madonna at her own game.

  • Music

    May 26, 1999

    PUGET SOUNDS

    Crushing critics, DJ Rap beats Madonna at her own game.

  • News

    March 10, 1999

    The ships hit the fan

    The 'New Carissa' crack-up and other near-disasters show why rescue tugs are needed, and why they might not be enough.

  • Arts

    March 10, 1999

    Rhymes With 'Humpy'

    Hooking up with Dangerous Dave, Captain Caviar, and other kings and chum at the Fisher Poets festival.

  • Food

    October 28, 1998

    Back for seconds

    Three sorely missed neighborhood restaurants—Cyclops, Swingside, and Olympia—will soon rise from the ashes.

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