During December 8th’s ‘Roam for the Holidays’ we invited Brian Edwards to screen some of his vintage holiday films, Tim led a sing along, and Morgandy Knits set up a Pop Up Shop in the newly remodeled Workshop. Plus there was a puzzle, and lots of yummy treats, and even a little snow! It was a magical. This was our final Public event for 2016. See you next year!

On Friday, November 25, 2016 we held a night of musical collaboration and looping at the ProletariYacht Club. The idea is that people can create music together using a common, constantly evolving audio recording loop and thereby create a structured, improvised recording together in real time. What you or someone else played before becomes the basis over which you play in the moment and so on. Several adventurous souls, some familiar, some new, showed up with exotic instruments and talents to craft and explore an architecture of sound together. Music makers cycled in and out of playing and looping while the music kept on morphing into new territories for all to enjoy throughout the evening. Many thanks goes to all who contributed to this fun and wonder-filled experience. We're looking forward to the next one. Here’s a sample: https://soundcloud.com/timothy-sc…/pyc-group-loop-11-25-2016

The Second Thursday open studios night at The Building was pretty quiet this month with a pair of epic storms bearing down on the Pacific NW. Luckily the power in The Building was up and running so we made a pot of hot apple cider, opened a bottle of rum and Tim set up a loop welcoming the storm. The second storm on Saturday didn’t materialize, much to everyone’s relief.

Our September Open Studios event at the Building was a celebration of change and renewal, as Summer winds down and our upstairs neighbors and friends at Myka Guitars move their shop into a home studio. We wish them all best! It was good fun firing up the BBQ one last time this summer, making some music, and celebrate our Westside arts community.

On Sunday, July 31st Tess hosted an after birthday (actual birthday is the 30th) party for Brenda and to kick off the summertime BBQ season at The Building, featuring the Patri and Oscar “we still love Seattle” Grill. Food was shared, stories were told, and music was made, sometimes upside down and backwards. It was a lovely last day of July celebration. Looking forward to more of these!

On Saturday, June 25, 2016 the PYC hosted taping night, with musical performances featuring Tim Scallon (rock-based looping), Marco Rehes-Jech (soul/funk crooning) and Blake Musselman aka “Moogy Man” (theatrical rock). Things kicked off with a visit from Patrick of the West Seattle Blog who posted a nice write-up of his visit. Tim performed an original set on vocals, piano, guitar synth and iPad through loopers blending multiple styles. Marco sang several original songs to his assembled backing tracks with his unique and joyful style. Blake/Moogie Man performed in character/costume his unique set on vocals, keyboards and “moogie-staff” over original backing tracks and lighting effects. Thanks to the performers and especially to Brenda Scallon for videotaping the whole affair. In the words of friend and music aficionado Carl DaVault, the evening was “Epic!”

On Tuesday, June 21 we hosted a reunion party for Bill McBride Jr. who was visiting Seattle for the first time in 50 years! What a pleasure to host such a fun event at the PYC! Many memories were shared and new ones created. Tess was particularly impressed with her new friend! It was catered by a West Seattle favorite, Husky Deli, courtesy of Mike and JoAnne Scallon, so both hearts and stomachs were left deliciously full. Fun!!!

After devoting the month of May to a stretch of uninterrupted studio time, and getting our workspaces fine-tuned, it was good to ease back into the next chapter of the PYC during the West Seattle Second Thursday Artwalk. City light crews blocked SW Othello all evening, which made getting to The Building a challenge. It was fun to share the progress I’ve made on the big busking canvas, while Tim wrangled some hypnotic tandem looping on guitar and piano. Our next public event will be Saturday June 25 for a live taping of Marko Reyes-Jech, Moogy Man (Blake Musselman), and Tim Scallon and the machines.

Last Friday, Earth Day - we held a one-year anniversary party for the ProletariYacht Club (PYC). We wanted to have a celebration everyone could participate in and have fun. Guests brought food and drink, shared a variety of talents and created a supportive, celebratory atmosphere that is the spirit of the PYC. Musicians performed rock, jazz, electronic, blues and more musical styles on a variety of instruments. Artists created interactive Profile Pieces at a workshop station. Friends mingled, sang along, told stories and made merry for the occasion. We feel very fortunate to have such a community at the PYC and look forward to new adventures in the coming year.

The Building’s April 2nd Thursday was one of the most industrious. Kevin was sharing his new batch of gorgeous silk scarves based on his encaustic paintings. Shaun was making work for his upcoming show. Flora was gathering work in preparation for a talk on her unique felting techniques. We were recovering from a long weekend taking the Caravan out for its first event and planning our first anniversary celebration this Friday the 22nd. Loving this community!