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The whole thing was a a was thing whole The them. dissed just who guy the for gies eulo- warm their delivering felt, have And must how they bearers. his pall- as serving unworthies his coffi from out look to felt have might howhe wonder to has One Party. insuch sway “his” Republican nowhold who those at pot-shots Ford took some well-deserved For gutsy. being for known never andwas bland not if nothing was he but passing; Newsweek candid his of release authorize Ford legacy. the of assessment ing asober inattempt- Gristle own our to Times the for piece 3 op-ed fi Go defeat? ‘76 electoral both “national healing” healing” “national both to lead Nixon of pardon geous outra- his Howcan nauseous. me left have media mainstream by spewed accolades uncritical and effusive the All presidency. Ford and his Gerald ex-President of demise the about column the FORD’S LEGACY It is too bad that Ford did not not did Ford that bad It istoo inaJan Dowd, Only Maureen My thanks to The Gristle for , seemed to come close same these n andsee interview before his Newseeek Newseeek New York gure. and his his letters table of contents contents of table exercise in hypocrisy. exercise andnational charade ridiculous Bodies empty streets, peel syn- ofwinter. days dark sloppy the ham young and during healthy nates red. ald the that streets the through pumping blood much isso there true; isespecially Year’s this Eve into ventricle, the on left New music rich culturally bring heart its entering veins main the knows, Bellingham from anyone Like north. the to abit just aorta, in the Ilive actually, Bellingham; NEW YEAR’S DROPS ‘BALL’BPD ON omission. the column.out of We the regret left was inadvertently attribution and this pointof acknowledgment and media, innational parallel was without meaning onits tive board’s perspec- editorial as their of Hussein aswell Saddam hours The Jan. 3column. inthe shared tives tothe indebted NOTE: EDITOR’S Music is what keeps Belling- keeps iswhat Music downtown of heart in the I live sign stands erect, andillumi- erect, stands sign Times Times reportage of fi the reportage —Scott Wild, Bellingham Wild, —Scott NYT NYT The Gristle is is TheGristle for perspec- for nal nal Her- credits credits ner—we wanted to take a nice on the street with my part- people. happy, dancing 60 andabout drums two horns, eight of neighborhood in the somewhere with neighborhood, downtown the through Walking style. marching-band streets the to took party the midnight andafter dropped, supposedly was “ball” the when somewhere kissed was everyone smiles, all People party. spectacular were show, a and,really, a sold-out It Brothers. was and Gallus the Push, La Band, Man Burning Yogo the hosted Lounge light dead. be would city it—the host who those without and andmusic, art its without world the in city depressing most the be would Bellingham being: point The analogies. of series out thought poorly in this system nervous the are Street, on State bars welcoming but sleazy, the all Tavern, and Acoustic Nightlight, Bay, the Boundary scene. music our nourish that establishments inthe anddrink sound with warm to bartenders, favorite their with contact eye make and skin thetic I joined this crowd while out out while crowd this I joined Night- Year’s the Eve, New This letters letters wearing green face while tap danc- tap while face green wearing members Council County by mented isaug- cast the else, everything about just of detriment the to ment, Depart- Planning the micromanage sidekick grip stage andhis Exec vaudeville. than more thing some- as off it andpass studies tal environmen- upas it dress developers, and owners property from information anecdotal accept will who town this passfree recently. a project the giving for ministration ad- County the anddenigrating Village onBalfour Statement Impact mental anEnviron- for calling Tomby Pratum EEOE VAUDEVILLE DEVELOPER TION! tolerance. some things don’t belong here—like and inAmerica, still are we that eryone reminding ev- piness and togetherness, hap- innocence, of veins the cut again of my life, but, Year’s New celebrations best the of one sadly, the police once afine. indeed penalty, a deserved activity of sort this that decided police the And healthy. and pure spontaneous, something with uniting were we instead but nonsense, obscene yelling just or shooting ing, smash- puking, out been have could Push La following were who and old young hour. the of the All no matter isablessing, music Public angry. very Ibecame violation noise the about amess. morning the andleave bottles, shatter They or that,” “I’ll pee on you!’—and so on. “lick my this, or that,” “f—- your this, things—like andyell by walk drunks with). begin to MFs broke some (who are Push La of members band the to violation anoise andissued came onpoint— officers—waiting police male three andthen 30minutes, about pathetic. The marching band lasted for fucking really It’s power. their to threat isa andart, love, andsharing road, inthe dancing people of group A small the street. corner, andon onthe dance to scene the to flocking were People ing band. march- Push’s funky La came corner the home, when walk around to We decided vomits. andviolent deals drug bottles, shattering brawls, of rim the skirting ourselves found instead sky—but night andthe fireworks, the enjoy to walk In this county, where the County County the where county, In this in consultants find to easy very is It aletter by inspired this I’m writing 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-NOISE VIOLA- as remembered be will night Sunday Iheard when Mondaymorning This Ihear apartment inmy night Every But police of hate control. loss the —Dr. P, Bellingham at iDiOM Theater. We regret the error. the We regret Theater. iDiOM at festivals nine last inthe or performed and/ written has who and playwright actor hardworking isthe Olmstead Sol McCarthy’s. of friend man, a college mistakenly credited to Sol Zimmer- issue, quotes by Sol Olmstead were 48 Hour Theater Festival in last week’s Dept ofCorrections we wasted inIraq. wasted we hour per $10 the million with done have could we what about War). Ithought Vietnam the as well War (as Iraqi the during andresources lives squandered the all Ipondered been. have could mind wandered Padden on New Year’s Lake to my Eve to what this last year style. What if we did that every year? every that did we if What style. of pageantry. alot despite us with way their having are developers the Wood, 100 Acre the causes like boats on Lake Whatcom or window-dressing splashy by distracted that is leadership not environmental real of absence the With developers. for out sign sale” “for abig has istration in decades. plats inshort increase biggest the for led charade gang’s moratorium face green wonder. to The has one often so developers power” “flower with along play enviros co-opted the of some but hard to know It is organizations. cause whatvironmental is in one’s en- like sound that foundations front heart, who have at adept creating become developers local of beat the ing to NEW NUMBERS YEAR real war onterror. war real a be would That beast. the andnot ety time to export the beauty is it Perhaps war? of afford we Can that. our soci- Some may that we feel can’t afford life- democratic our to attracted and be that we shared our opulence them with those. of each of 5,840 to amount chance to help themselves? 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He has been dead for 38 DR. MARTIN DR. MARTIN MORE PROMISE THAN PROMISE MORE air for self-promotion, a style that also also that astyle self-promotion, for air What little history television will give us us give will television history little What hebelieved because King isnotalegend Mohandas with along man, was, the King, BY GEOVPARRISH Luther King, Jr.,Luther would currents news news features realized today whites—is signifi one—equal accessfornon- dreams Kinghad,only We forgetthatofthemany inence, even that is only partly achieved. achieved. isonlypartly that inence, even a 26-year-old King into catapulted prom- cott boy- bus Montgomery the after half-century whites—is signifi non- for access had,onlyone—equal King instead. Selma We remember burning. were Cities polite. so nearly weren’t leaders color. We forget that many of King’s skin transcending fellow rights civil basic as jobs demand- that anddecent-paying housing affordable ed Campaign Peoples’ Poor racial amulti- organizing while strike), workers’ garbage (the aunion for support lending in Memphis hedied that We forget eration. lib- World Third with rights civil of linkage dupe. aCommie as among conservatives reputation orhis harassment FBI nor the Prize, Peace that after even King, for time the at contempt American mainstream the about We don’thear Prize. Peace Nobel the won he before andbusts beatings of years in orthe Chicago, housing ing segregated fi for arrests don’t see we Birmingham; in Connor Bull We see complex. industrial War, military- Vietnam andthe the poverty, of indictments powerful his don’thear we to destroy him. We hear “I have a dream”; And we forget that of those many dreams onKing’s retrospectives We don’tsee briefs cantly realized today. A cantly ght- still teachus Luther Kingcan What Martin Literature currents EVENTS States, school districts and city coun- andcity districts school States, United inthe city big every about just in Instead, suburbs. inthe Schools Elementary MLK be would and there downtowns, through run would Blvd. Jr. King Luther Martin legacy, his opportunity.” andequal access ise, because with that comes equal of are that prom- part schools grated Inte- promise. the but dream the just not alive keep to need “We week. this at in a conference address Bellingham keynote the deliver will who Michie, gated,” says Chicago teacher Gregory dead. but all are desegregation school andaffi tions, elec- in ourpresidential enfranchised dis- systematically being are Blacks ham children Belling- to equality and justice social of stories read students University ton Conference Jr. HumanRights INFO: COST: WHERE: WHEN: WHAT: INFO: COST: WHERE: WHEN: WHAT: INFO: • • • • • • • Jan. 15,with: King Jr.takesplacenoonto1pmMon., ebration ofthebirthdayMartinLuther CELEBRATE Syre Center Syre 3846 If our cities were serious about about If were serious our cities “Our have schools become resegre- The BellinghamCityHallannualcel- Tom Hunter, musician and educational educational and Tom musician Hunter, mayor Bellingham Douglas, Tim Nation Lummi Hillaire, Darrell Thomas, Kelsey and Burrell Azure Marie Marchand, director executive Chorus Kulshan author Ford, Clyde Moderator KIDS consultant Union Student Ethnic of ers lead- student High School Bellingham Center Justice and Peace Whatcom Free Free (360) 650-7542 or (360) 650- (360) or 650-7542 (360) whrtf.org cob.org MLK Read-In, Western Washing- Western Read-In, MLK King, Luther Martin Annual 9th 11am to 4 pm, Mon., Jan. 15 Jan. 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Acts ofGod whales, weirdwinsandother Weather warnings,washed-up The WeekThatWas BY TIMJOHNSON of 2004. homes on the market this year than at the end many as twice than more are there because 2007 in flat remain to prices County Whatcom pects ex- Johnson dollars. ahalf.million than ing less She homes. upper.end in says prices actually went down on homes cost- occurred growth the of most says inFairhaven Group Muljat the with son John- Lylene 2005. But from 12 percent up just $369,000, was in2006 ahome of price age sale aver- The deflate. to continues bubble housing price.” good “at areally amotor sell to trying tigators request people to be of leery anyone andinves- $20,000, about worth are da motors Hon- The Year’s New weekend. over Marine Coast West from motors boat nine stole thieves port minutes. five least at for it boil to advised were lake of the out directly water drinking their draw who People 45 for minutes. lasted Boulevard Whatcom Lake of block 2600 inthe overflow 10 says District Water manholes. two from Whatcom Lake into overflow causedalso an unknown amount of sewage to andflooding Rains evening. previous the stage flood above just crested river the report officials Service Weather National after cancelled are sack school. to weapons gunsandtaking andselling buying andof illness, mental of ahistory has shooting HighSchool Foss fatal inthe suspect teenage the indicate ments docu- Troyer. Ed Court Detective Sheriff’s County Pierce to according watch, onsuicide and placed murder first.degree of investigation for booked 18,was Chanthabouly, Douglas nearby. wandering found a student break. Police winter arrested after resume to about were classes as hallway school 04. 03. 05. 07 07 07 :: news news • As the Legislature convenes in Olympia, profes- inOlympia, convenes Legislature the • As MONDAY 01. manage animprobable Seahawks Seattle • The SUNDAY 01. opposite Canal inHood isfound whale gray • Adead SATURDAY 01. sional signature collector Tim Eyman says he’s says Eyman Tim collector signature sional 37.6. October, last ‘Hawks the destroyed who Bears, Chicago the against week next magic playoff more even need will Seattle win. a ’Hawks andsecuring Seattle to over ball the turning line, yard two the Romoat dropped Babineaux Jordan safety strong Seahawks second, possible last the at But move. killing potential end zone—a the toward anddashed ball upthe Romo picked Tony Romo. quarterback Dallas receiver, ball the by isbumbled goal field andalast-minute line Cowboys. A first down is called Dalles the over back victory aone-point to squeak at the goal said. researchers December, of middle the about may have been whale andahalf. The aweek least at dead sickbeen when had it whale the because information entered little yield Hood may but processes Canal anddisease chemicals toxic for test to taken were samples Tissue say. researchers no immediate indication of the cause of death, was Bangor, at andthere base submarine Navy the 08. 07. 06. features 07 07 07 briefs • Wet and windy winter continues with the arrival of a a of arrival the with continues winter andwindy • Wet TUESDAY 01. • Trial also began today for a Maple Falls manac- Falls aMaple for today began also • Trial Bell- the of president 2007 iselected Ryan • Bob wind over the next few days. days. few next the over wind even more rain, snow and predicts Weather Service National The dark. in the Sound Puget of much left that awindstorm after weeks just power without customers of thousands with outages, power sible of pos- warnings issues Energy Sound Puget areas. in mph 50 as high as gusting winds bringing storm over 10 years. cost onits hearings, public with office, budget state the by astudy gothrough to have would taxes raise to proposal Any increase. tax any for approval orvoter Legislature the of vote thirds atwo. require would Hismeasure activities. their halt to initiative” protection “taxpayer anew filed ries weren’t life threatening. life weren’t ries inju- Their apocketknife. with companion male anda her stabbed He allegedly Falls. in Maple awoman’s into home way his forced Belyeu Gregg people in August. Prosecutors say 40-year-old murder two cused of attempted for attacking year. the for assignments oncommittee agreed also members Council isunavailable. president cil tempore tempore mayor as Bornemann Terry chose also members Council meetings. council chairs Ryan Bob dent, presi- As ona4.3 vote. today Council ingham City 09. in the event either the mayor orcoun- mayor the either event inthe president council as Ryan andBarbara 07 pro pro pro currents On Dec. 7, CATCO CRIMES Fuzz Buzz the exhaust pipe. Police say it fi it say Police pipe. exhaust the through entirely almost cut to used covered that a fi dis- police awoman, by driven a van in manleft the saw. After hand table apor- holding was patch) red and gray ona “CS2” letters the with coveralls blue wearing and ear ineach rings ear- gold with accent, a Russian-type with speaking as described suspect, car.” my The “that’s said, he and ing do- was he what male the asked ness wit- The it. from something remove a green Toyota as if he were trying to underneath getting in coveralls blue male awhite saw awitness incident, second car. Inthe aparked from taken system exhaust the of 3’ approx. with along converter acatalytic of theft activities. The fi of criminal of network a larger part borhood Bellingham Police say are neigh- Baker Mt. inthe reports theft pattern of crooks crawling under cars crawling of crooks pattern offi related took two cers ne saw blade had been been had blade saw ne a was incident rst t a ts :: through one part of the tailpipe and completely cutting pipe, exhaust the off saw to attempted manhad the ered ning. discov- of vehicle owner the The run- off took male the approached, car. his When under amanlaying ticed On Dec. 30, August: since city in the pop. have Four similar occurred thefts a $150 as much as get can thieves and inside, metals precious have parts The converters. catalytic off cutting and news news a Meridian shopper no- shopper aMeridian features briefs

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A a man discovered his cata- his amandiscovered a catalytic converter was was converter acatalytic a man was seen crouched crouched seen amanwas him to uniform. uniform. him to return should information this vinced uncon- was panel The matter.” current the to similar inmay result conduct which decisions, impulsive cause and resurface will issues the treatment without feel “I noted. he decisions,” fest themselves causing impulsive dents from inci- my certain stress, of youth times “During begin to mani- department. the at 13years his ing dur- achievements to other attention ing that they weren’t paying enough complain- panelists, commission view responsibility,” told re- the detective full take Idon’t But responsibility. voking him to expose himself. “I take on, him pro- led had customer sexy a that argued detective the month, last At ahearing retire. to allowed be will but again work to allowed be not stand—will a at coffee himself was fi detective—who Sheriff’s kane County On Jan. 8, PASTURED THEN EXPOSED, DICK exposed he after inJune red a panel ruled that aSpo- that ruled apanel 11 Cascadia Weekly #2.2 | 01.10.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | CURRENTSCurrents 8-11 8-11 | Get Out 12 | Words & Community 13 | Art 14 | On Stage 15 | Music 16-19 | Film 20-22 | Classifi eds 23-26 | Food 27 12 Cascadia Weekly #2.2 | 01.10.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-11 | GetGET OutOUT 12 12 | Words & Community 13 | Art 14 | On Stage 15 | Music 16-19 | Film 20-22 | Classifi eds 23-26 | Food 27 IN NEED NEED IN A walkontheedge Beach Shi-Shi possibly the exact center of the universe. the of center exact the possibly andquite America North of edge the Peninsula, Olympic the of side far onthe ocean of stretch epic that Beach, isShi-Shi destination Our Ferry. 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College nity on Whatcom Commu- the Auditorium at Syre 9:30pm 6- from atalk of basis the be will Leaders” tionary MLK: Revolu- Forgotten MLK: BEYOND 10WED., JAN. 671-2626. info: more For COMMUNITY The 9th annual Mar- annual 9th The Professor Mar- Join the Bring the the Bring “Beyond “Beyond Help Help 13 Cascadia Weekly #2.2 | 01.10.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-11 | Get Out 12 | WordsWORDS & &Community COMMUNITY 13 13 | Art 14 | On Stage 15 | Music 16-19 | Film 20-22 | Classifi eds 23-26 | Food 27 14 Cascadia Weekly #2.2 | 01.10.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-11 | Get Out 12 | Words & Community 13 | ArtART 1414 | On Stage 15 | Music 16-19 | Film 20-22 | Classifi eds 23-26 | Food 27 On theRange pieces I make, the gesture is really more within the body: it’s like an like it’s body: the within more is really gesture Imake, the pieces the For move. makethings to pretend Icould than better much so move horses real because quiet, quite really are gestures “My horses’ her art. affects ways andtheir animals the for love her clear it’s driftwood, or crumpled equine or inventions than steel larger are life, tabletop-small stately her Whether sense. horse of she’s alot say got to astretch not it’s and (MoNA), Art Northwest of Museum Conner’s La Jan.13at opens Butter- Deborah sculptor fi assemblage choice, of material her what matter no but andburlap, lettering steel tires, old wire, barbed wood, steel, SHE MAY MAY SHE Rural themesaboundatMoNAexhibit At Home eld ends up with renditions of horses that defy clear categorization. categorization. clear defy that horses of renditions up with ends eld “My work is not so overtly about movement,” Butterfi movement,” about overtly so isnot “My work Butterfi BY AMYKEPFERLE eld will be one of three artists represented when “Range” “Range” when represented artists three of one be will eld use supplies that range from mud and sticks to welded welded to andsticks mud from range that supplies use visual galleries galleries openings openings ed clarifi eld es. profi les and enjoy the ride. ride. the and enjoy up Saddle life. to brought clearly so andliteral fi andthe artists three these by sented repre- climes drier the into winter sodden mossy, our from porarily, haunting. alittle than more and ghostly creates he what makes that work at anabstraction there’s but horses, clearly are His horses worldwide. andcollectors museums from attention gained have tana) (specifi country cattle western of paintings lauded His another rancher-turned-artist. 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INFO: COST: WHERE: WHEN: WHAT: VIEW IT wart.org “Range” may take you away, tem- you take may “Range” Theodore Not coincidentally, so on artist second the Price, C.S. But- guessed, haven’t you In case She ahorsewoman. isalso eld $2-$5, members free free members $2-$5, (360) 466-4078 or museumofn- or 466-4078 (360) Opening reception for “Range” “Range” for reception Opening 2-5pm Sat., Jan. 13 Jan. Sat., 2-5pm Museum of Northwest Art, 121 Art, Northwest of Museum they’ve ranges gurative Mon- eastern cally uenced generations generations uenced t for for t LISTINGS more info: 650-3963. info: more 10. For March through display on those among be will acar and onion an acrocodile, of shape campus. 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Jan. through up For 13th St. The show is 1415 Gallery, Douglas from 5-8pm at Lucia happens Students, Art University Washington 14 Western graduating featuring exhibit media Departures,” a multi- “Arrivals/ for reception RECEPTION: LUCIA 12 JAN. FRI., EVENTS ofn Makers Trish Hard- Trish ns in the Head to A seum.org. whatcommu- or 6981 676- info: more For St. 121Prospect Museum, Whatcom the at display on currently is Museum” Tacoma Art the from Art Contemporary Northwest Tradition: “Building MUSEUM: WHATCOM 733-8769. info: more is $3.50.Admission For St. 227Prospect seum, Whatcom Children’s Mu- the at Sun. 12-5pm and 10am-5pm Thurs.-Sat. is from open terfront” Wa- the on Working MUSUEM: WHATCOM CHILDREN’S 650-3963. info: more For campus. WWU the on lery Gal- Western Jan. 22at scope” shows through “Through the Kaleido- GALLERY: WESTERN 650-6534. info: more For Gallery. Union Viking the ucts through prod- recycled made from Jan. 19 architecture showcases at LERY: VIKING UNION GAL- amre.us. or 738-3886 info: more For St. Bay 1312 &Electricity, dio of Ra- Museum American being featured at the currently is exhibit Age” ofDawn Electrical the MUSEUM: RADIO 647-5614. info: more For St. Holly 210 W. Exhibits, port through Jan. 28 at Mind- Snyder,Denise shows by show of sculptures “Luminous Nature,” a EXHIBITS: MINDPORT handprintarts.org. more info: 647-9087 or For 1611 St. State N. Arts, Handprint at ary Paint through II” Janu- “Fresh multi-artist the ARTS: HANDPRINT 671-2305. info: more For ists will happen Jan. 20. art- the for A reception Gallery, 301 W. Holly St. Horse Blue the at January be checked out through can Prigot Joyce and ols Nich- Dave by works New BLUE GALLERY: HORSE 393-7540. info: more For St. Commercial 1320 at Thurs.-Sat. and noon-5pm Tues.from public the to open is MUSEUM: RAILWAYBELLINGHAM EXHIBITS “Off the Grid” Grid” the “Off “By the Bay: Bay: the “By The museum museum The “The See KATHY GRIFFIN GRIFFIN KATHY her on Susan Susan show television onthe sidekick snarky Shields’ Brooke as role her for known andactress—best comedian or fi The favor. inher worked mainly has wit rehab—Griffi drug to admitted been had Fanning Dakota 11-year-old that actress Globes Golden 2005 the during report carpet red alive at joking for her at pissed still Spielberg’s Steven bashing—director celebrity endeavors. tube boob tioned aforemen- the from banned being her to led has claims, she List expect her to say what’s on her mind. onher what’s say to her expect puted may be of also part Griffi dis- are orientations sexual whose andstars abuse stance shelves.” onthe orbread cereal have doesn’t that aisle any down walk not Iwill but times, will now, on the hands right you tell “I year, Griffi last divorce her After life. dating is her as mill, the for grist are surgery plastic with bouts way. 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Jan. pen and hap- showings Additional Ave. 1418 Cornwall Theatre, iDiOM at 8pm at shows 2” whencan be seen “Hotbox week inone performed and rehearsed written, play #2: HOTBOX 11JAN. -13 or pushfestival.ca. 8284 608- (866) info: more For festival. Ticket prices vary. formance will be per- of forms part hybrid various of the and music dance, Theatre, B.C. Vancouver throughout venues at happening tival Fes- Arts Performing tional Interna- PuSh the 4for Feb. through today border the PUSH FESTIVAL: theatre.org. (877) 754-6284 or lincoln- info: more For free. is event The performers. local young show will feature a bevy of Family Center, Learning the Presented by the Skagit St. 712 First S. Theatre, at Vernon’s Mount Lincoln Biz Snow style musical revue dubbed SNOW BIZ: 10WED., JAN. ON STAGE happens at 7pm at happens A vaudevillian- A full length length Afull Head across Head across Belling- more info: 733-2663. info: more For $5. is Entry 8pm. at up show alesson, want If you Way. 722 Coho Club, Yacht 9-11pm Squalicum the at “Tango to join ence is necessary by BAY: BY TANGO the671-6327. Bay” $7. is info: more For Entry from Ave. 1224 Cornwall room, Ball- Crystal Leopold the at at 7:30pm happens dancers, and musicians local turing showsong-and-dance fea- old-fashioned ily-friendly, WeDo,” afam- aDance It Be FUN: OLD-FASHIONED SAT., 13 JAN. uandmedance.com. or 676-0292 info: more For event. the to prior available are lessons dance $7-$12 and is Entry St. 1027 Forest N. 9-11pm Dance, U&Me at from come at a weekly Dance Party PARTY: DANCE 12 JAN. FRI., 756-9916. info: more For children. and teens adults, for available 2, Sudden Valley. are Roles Gate Barn, Dance Theatre’s Barn the at tomorrow and be held at tonight 6:30pm for tions BARN AUDITIONS: 14 JAN. SUN., 756-0756. info: more For St. W. Holly 210 Exhibits, 17 Mindport at 7pm Jan. and today 10:30am introductory classes at free present will Playworks IMPROV CLASS: SAT., 13 JAN. DANCE The Music Man Man Music The Photo by Beckie Rosillo All are wel- are All No experi- Improv Improv Audi- “Let “Let will 15 Cascadia Weekly #2.2 | 01.10.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-11 | Get Out 12 | Words & Community 13 | Art 14 | OnON Stage STAGE 1515 | Music 16-19 | Film 20-22 | Classifi eds 23-26 | Food 27 16 Cascadia Weekly #2.2 | 01.10.07 Do it 3 | Letters 4-5 | Views 6-7 | Currents 8-11 | Get Out 12 | Words & Community 13 | Art 14 | On Stage 15 | MusicMUSIC 16-19 16-19 | Film 20-22 | Classifi eds 23-26 | Food 27 IF YOU Post-Pavement progression and theJicks Stephen Malkmus nium approached, the band simply ceased to exist. to ceased simply band the approached, nium millen- new the as itself—but, music of saviors orthe slackers of ageneration for children poster the either often of existence—most decade its many things during deemed was Pavement lyrics. literate still somehow but nonsensical Malkmus’ under layered noise glorious ofpure, andepisodes melodies sinuous arrangements, quirky featured sound Pavement’s Malkmus. 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