People Doing Strange Things with Electricity

Last night we checked out the Opening Night of an electricity-based exhibit.



The exhibit was being shown at a gallery in lower Queen Anne.



Some of the pieces were hands-on installations, while others demonstrated the many uses of electricity.. from sound manipulation to temperature control. Here is a piece that is completely powered by solar energy!


The keys of this "organ" were different circuits that when pressed made sparks.


Keith leans in for a listen!


One of the interactive exhibits was Metamorphosis. Participants became insects through the manipulation of their senses. They explored a "backyard" and hunted for nectar. The artist manipulated our vision, hearing, touch to be that of either a bee or butterfly. Laura, Tom, Jess, and Brian all took part in this exhibit and felt it was a very interesting and disorienting experience. Take a look at the slide show of their experience!

A view from our Apartment..

..of the Olympic mountains on an incredibly clear afternoon.

The Belmont.

"Beerly Deloved, We Are Gathered Here Today to Mourn the Death of the 500 Block of East Pine Street ...a friend, a loved one, taken from this life too soon. Through three decades, this block was a hub for Seattle music, nightlife, art, fashion, and small business." Continue reading at The Stranger.

The 500 block of East Pine will be demolished to allow for another condo/retail/whatever structure. Among the many places that are currently located on the block is the Belmont, an apartment building. This building has been known to house many artists, musicians, and bands throughout the decades.

"On the night of the eviction, the Belmont will become The Belmont, with murals on every wall (outside and inside), installations in every apartment, and a performance by Implied Violence on the roof. Nobody will be able to get into The Belmont without tickets, which can be procured on the day of the event at a downtown crepe stand."













Other people's pictures are at The Seattlest.

It doesn't just rain in Seattle..

it also snows! Yesterday we had our 1st (and probably last) snowfall of the year.

A view of the street from our foggy window. We actually saw people trying to have a snowball fight in the 1-2 inches of snow. Oh Seattle, you have no idea what a real snowfall looks like.


Looking into the courtyard:


Cheshire perceived the snow as invading her turf, and was quite perturbed when the flakes kept landing on the windowsill.


The snow melted as quickly as it came, and we are now back to the Seattle rain that we all know and love. Get ready East Coast, it sounds like you have a storm coming your way today!