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Thomas Edison

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    You Spin Me Round: The Ten Best Songs About Records

    Here are a few facts about the history of the record: In 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. In 1948, the 12" Long Play (LP) 33⅓ rpm microgroove record was introduced by Columbia. This led to rival RCA Victor's introduction of a competing format, the 7" / 45 rpm Extended Play (EP), sparki ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2010

    5 Environmental Offenses You're Committing That Are Way Worse Than Throwing Away a Starbucks Coffee Cup

    ​There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth lately by folks nationwide concerned about what happens to all those Starbucks cups that are thrown away, but only recycled in a few states. But before you wrack yourself with guilt over the Caramel Macchiato cup you just tossed, or inundate t ... More >>

  • Arts

    January 20, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth lately by folks nationwide concerned about what happens to all those Starbucks cups that are thrown away, but only recycled in a few states. But before you wrack yourself with guilt over the Caramel Macchiato cup you just tossed, or inundate t ... More >>

  • Arts

    January 13, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    ​There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth lately by folks nationwide concerned about what happens to all those Starbucks cups that are thrown away, but only recycled in a few states. But before you wrack yourself with guilt over the Caramel Macchiato cup you just tossed, or inundate t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2010

    Yuki Nakamura

    ​There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth lately by folks nationwide concerned about what happens to all those Starbucks cups that are thrown away, but only recycled in a few states. But before you wrack yourself with guilt over the Caramel Macchiato cup you just tossed, or inundate t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 13, 2010

    Matthew Flaming

    ​There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth lately by folks nationwide concerned about what happens to all those Starbucks cups that are thrown away, but only recycled in a few states. But before you wrack yourself with guilt over the Caramel Macchiato cup you just tossed, or inundate t ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 28, 2009

    Bone Portraits

    ​There has been much wailing and gnashing of teeth lately by folks nationwide concerned about what happens to all those Starbucks cups that are thrown away, but only recycled in a few states. But before you wrack yourself with guilt over the Caramel Macchiato cup you just tossed, or inundate t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 12, 2009

    Now Hanging: Jasper Johns @ The Henry

    ​It can signify anything and nothing, this found pop object; Johns called it a "thing the mind already knows." Your kids understand it, and probably your dog, too. It's either on or off but never in between. It's in a state of being, not becoming. So long as there's current, it simply exists. ... More >>

  • Diversions

    October 7, 2009

    Special Wedding Edition

    ​It can signify anything and nothing, this found pop object; Johns called it a "thing the mind already knows." Your kids understand it, and probably your dog, too. It's either on or off but never in between. It's in a state of being, not becoming. So long as there's current, it simply exists. ... More >>

  • Music

    September 23, 2009

    The Short List: The Week’s Recommended Shows

    ​It can signify anything and nothing, this found pop object; Johns called it a "thing the mind already knows." Your kids understand it, and probably your dog, too. It's either on or off but never in between. It's in a state of being, not becoming. So long as there's current, it simply exists. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 31, 2009

    Your Arts & Mural Weekend Planner

    ​The heat is suddenly bearable again. Summer has returned to its rightful, pleasant manner, and Seattle Center is beginning its free concerts and movies at the Mural Amphitheater. Our excellent weekend begins with Sara Brickner's preview: KEXP's free annual Concerts at the Mural series is alw ... More >>

  • Arts

    July 29, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: This Week’s Recommended Events

    ​The heat is suddenly bearable again. Summer has returned to its rightful, pleasant manner, and Seattle Center is beginning its free concerts and movies at the Mural Amphitheater. Our excellent weekend begins with Sara Brickner's preview: KEXP's free annual Concerts at the Mural series is alw ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 22, 2009

    Jasper Johns

    ​The heat is suddenly bearable again. Summer has returned to its rightful, pleasant manner, and Seattle Center is beginning its free concerts and movies at the Mural Amphitheater. Our excellent weekend begins with Sara Brickner's preview: KEXP's free annual Concerts at the Mural series is alw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2009

    Your Weekend Arts Calendar

    Pictured: Charles Aznavour in Shoot the Piano Player, playing at SIFF Cinema. Make the jump to read the review.There are several good things to see over the weekend, as highlighted by our writers below...FRIDAYGuillermo E. Brown has been a drummer in a host of progressive jazz scenarios, most famous ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 28, 2009

    Mike Daisey

    Pictured: Charles Aznavour in Shoot the Piano Player, playing at SIFF Cinema. Make the jump to read the review.There are several good things to see over the weekend, as highlighted by our writers below...FRIDAYGuillermo E. Brown has been a drummer in a host of progressive jazz scenarios, most famous ... More >>

  • Diversions

    November 19, 2008

    Mexicans Claim Hendrix?

    Pictured: Charles Aznavour in Shoot the Piano Player, playing at SIFF Cinema. Make the jump to read the review.There are several good things to see over the weekend, as highlighted by our writers below...FRIDAYGuillermo E. Brown has been a drummer in a host of progressive jazz scenarios, most famous ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 9, 2008

    Play The Story

    Pictured: Charles Aznavour in Shoot the Piano Player, playing at SIFF Cinema. Make the jump to read the review.There are several good things to see over the weekend, as highlighted by our writers below...FRIDAYGuillermo E. Brown has been a drummer in a host of progressive jazz scenarios, most famous ... More >>

  • Music

    May 12, 2004

    Crazy Blues, Classic Rock

    Pictured: Charles Aznavour in Shoot the Piano Player, playing at SIFF Cinema. Make the jump to read the review.There are several good things to see over the weekend, as highlighted by our writers below...FRIDAYGuillermo E. Brown has been a drummer in a host of progressive jazz scenarios, most famous ... More >>

  • Arts

    November 19, 2003

    This Week's Reads

    Edmund White and Mark Essig.

  • Arts

    December 18, 2002

    Shocking

    How Thomas Edison helped develop the electric chair.

  • Music

    December 8, 1999

    Those crazy cassingles

    A walk through the history of ridiculous music playback formats.

  • News

    November 10, 1999

    It's the law, stupid

    In the feds' antitrust case, Microsoft runs afoul of the big, dumb world.

  • Film

    November 3, 1999

    New Dance Cinema

    With choreographed camerawork.

  • Arts

    May 5, 1999

    Over the Big Top

    Coney Island comes alive in this sprawling tale

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