A Postcard From The Empire State

'Bubbie' Gentile cross step flirting with the schnoz of his new CC Slider.

Stay Golden...

Photo by Grant Cornett

Lifeswells in September

Another night of surfy salivation next week at Valentines. We'll be screening George Greenough's ' The Innermost Limits Of Pure Fun' & the new Andrew Kidman project 'Last Hope'. Come on down! It's always good to see you!

Tennis Anyone?

After a 15 year hiatus from the court I started playing tennis again this week. The mod gods smiled on me by throwing these vintage Fred Perry's back into circulation. I scooped 'em up for $10! Pristine condition, stark white and they fit like a glove! I think these are really going to improve my game...

Explode Into Colors & Extra Golden at Holocene on Thursday. Do yourself a favor and go! This could arguably be the BEST dance party of the summer! Last time Extra Golden played Holocene the dance floor vibrated from pounding feet (and there were only like two dozen people there)! This band seriously brings the party. Bring it!

Secret Dollar Bin Challenge! Now Shush Your Mouth!

One of Portland's long lost small town superstars is coming home for a visit and we're gonna throw a party for him. Brother Justin Miller (AKA Johnny Bigshot AKA DJ Damn Im Thrifty) has been living in Asia for too many years, but this summer he's coming home for a short stay. Anyone who knows Justin knows that he's one cheap SOB! However, Justin has figured out a way to parlay this less than desirable character trait into a good time for all. Wearing his DJDIT cape, he's proven time after time the ability to dig into dollar record bins and strike sonic gold. Well, we're gonna put his superpowers to the test. Upon his arrival in the Rose City he'll be handed a sweaty & crumpled $50 bill and informed that he has 24 hours to put together a 3 hour+ dj set for all of his friends. There are a couple constraints: First off , he's got to use vinyl. He won't be allowed to use ipods, computers or compact discs; Second, he'll be allowed to borrow records from his friends, but no more than two records from each friend and only records that they choose. If he feels he has to play the friend card he's going to have to roll the dice! If you think he might come knocking get those two choices ready people! He'll have to hit the pavement running  and work fast. Come on down to Valentines on Wednesday August 19th and see what he puts together. Please keep this hush to our hero to ensure maximum fun.

Go to this!

This is put on by some of my new favorite people in the universe. Good vibes will abound! 

LADIES (& GENTLEMEN)...

Lifeswells and Friends present the Portland premier of Tiffany Campbell and Andria Lessler's brand new lady surf film, Dear and Yonder. The evening will kick off with the opening of an art show titled: Mountains, Motorcycles, Horses and Waves. This assemblage of works on paper will feature artists Rick Albano, Alberto Cuadros, Serena Mitnik-Miller, Jeff Canham, Victoria Jarvis, Nat Russell and several others. Early on, Vancouver, BC's Needles and Pins will play some stripped down surfy tunes to whet your palate. Throughout the evening, DJ Zach Reno will be spinning the far-out go-out soundtrack and Holocene will roll out la parrilla for some streetside tacqueria action. The film will start around sundown. Stick around after the screening for a live performance by Tara Jane O'Neil with Marisa Anderson. Come spend the evening with a whole bunch of good folks. 

Tuesday August 4th

Holocene

1001 SE Morrison St.

Portland, OR 97214

Doors at 7pm

$10.00

21+