Our occasional ‘music improvisation to movies’ experiment in October, a part of our 3rd Friday music night series at the ProletariYacht Club, went so well that for the November 3rd Friday event we had a special listening party so participants could hear recordings of the creative improvisations (and amazing spontaneous movie dialog) created that night. I am continually surprised at the inventiveness of the ProletariYacht Club family. Then we went upstairs on a field trip to Myka Guitars studio, where Dave distributed some delicious guitar making wood scraps that had been piling up in his space. Let the repurposing begin!!!

This was the first time the ProletariYacht Club has participated in The Building’s Fall open studios event, although before we had our space here, Tim would often play at Myka Guitars for their openings, and Caravan Gallery Parlor & Roadside Attractions joined in the Summer Extravaganza last year. We were honored to be hosting Anette Lusher- Cree as our Featured Artist. Her elegant, evocative work is such a pleasure to have in our space. Congratulations to the two people who won those sweet small pieces in the drawings!!! And a big thank you to Anette for the kind and generous addition to the evening! It’s a delight to work with this talented, professional, and super fun artist! We also hosted five musical acts on our stage. Tim Scallon and Alan Sobel kicked it off, followed by Brian Cutler who switched between his beautiful stand up bass and his guitar. Next came Joe Ross and Ronnie Pierce, (on licorice stick!!!) who had people dancing in the isles, and then were joined...

Last Friday Tim hosted more 'Third Friday' fun, and even though I was in class next door at Northwest Encaustic I keep being drawn into the ProletariYacht Club by the strange and wonderful noises, and movies inside!!! Super kool!! Here's what Tim had to say about it- "On Friday Oct. 16th, (3rd Friday) we held another Night Of Films And Music at the ProletariYacht Club (PYC). In keeping with our new tradition we converted part of the room into a movie theater where Brian Edwards shared a wide variety of selections from his vast collection of eclectic films while musicians and participants improvised a soundtrack. Musicians Carl DaVault – electric guitar, Randy Hiatt – electronic percussion, Dave David Myka – guitar/iPad, and Timothy Scallon – iPad were joined by Theresa Neinas, and Kim Miller on vocals all contributing to a looping soundscape and creative narration. It was quite a creative experience as sound effects...

Our seventh Second Thursday Artwalk was extra special. We featured work by Crystal Barbre and Kyle Abernethy, my teachers at ‘The Art Lair’. Both trained at Gage Academy before they opened The Art Lair in 2013 to teach “awesome weirdos” realist representational art techniques. It is one of the hidden treasures in the historic 2200 block of Belltown’s thriving Arts community. I learned a lot there. We also added two new pieces from Stasia Burrington, another Art Lair alumni, to our salon style show. Plus I had fun photographing The Countess who was getting a jumpstart on Halloween in her “Punk Rawk Cinderella” outfit. Dig! Nice to see more new faces, and open studio events are a good time to catch up with the other artists in The Building. I love our Westside community!!!

On Wednesday, Sept 30th, we hosted a reading and book signing for our friend Susan Mately’s new sci-fantasy novella, Small-g City. The reading was especially fun as she and her husband Bruce took turns reading different characters parts in the book. With both being trained actors it was quite a treat! And as always, it’s wonderful to welcome new faces to the ProletariYacht Club and great to see old friends. You can order your copy here www.wolfsingerpubs.com/SmallgCity.html.

On Friday Sept 21 (3rd Friday) we held a musical Night Of Improvisation to give musicians and friends a chance to interact and create in the comfortable atmosphere that is the ProletariYacht Club (PYC). As an added bonus for audience and musicians alike we converted part of the room into a movie theater and screened two movies by L Frank Baum: “The Magic Cloak Of Oz” (1917) and “The Patchwork Girl Of Oz” (1914) while improvising a soundtrack. Musicians Scott Adams – accordion, Amy Denio – clarinet, Carl DaVault – electric guitar, Randy Hiatt – electronic percussion, Dave Myka – electric guitar, and Tim Scallon – guitar synth/iPad all played and looped together creating an aural atmosphere for the festive and magical classic films. The creativity of L Frank Baum with his stories, characters, sets and costumes provided ample inspiration for audience and musicians alike reminiscent of departed...

Our sixth Second Thursday Art Walk was blissfully mellow after a very busy August. We set up a selection of “Woody” Michael Todd Harrison’s recycled wood sculptures on the stage, Tim set up a slowly evolving soundscape loop which served as the perfect backdrop for conversation and contemplation. It was fun to see some new faces and always a pleasure to welcome old friends. Perfection.

Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum, brewed a special batch of rum called ‘Westside Oscillations’ to honor and celebrate the craftsmanship and innovation of Myka Guitars, which are custom made by our upstairs neighbor David Myka. Six weeks ago they filled a barrel with their rum and some special spices favored by Dave, and let it sit absorbing the sounds and good vibrations of his shop. Last Monday they bottled some of it up with some special labels and threw the first of three citywide parities, at The Building (4316 SW Othello), even chartering a couple party busses to safely deliver then return a bunch of people to and from the Westside! It was super kool that Dave suggested the ProletariYacht Club host the bar potion of the party while guests got tours of his shop and a couple other studios that opened for the night, plus they brought a food truck in to serve up some excellent BBQ. These people know how to throw a party!

Tim hosted a fun event at the ProletariYacht Club that he called ‘A Night Of Music’ Here’s what he wrote a bout it: “On Friday August 21st, 2015 we held a special “Night Of Music” at the ProletariYacht Club. This was our first non-Artwalk related public performance event, which we anticipated with excitement. Four musical acts participated featuring dynamic singing and original songwriting. First up was Lisa Craze, backed by Alan Sobel and Tim Scallon. Lisa got things rolling with several original songs in a variety of styles as well as a cover of the intricate jazz standard “Moody’s Mood”. Lisa’s performance was powerful and moving. It was a great way to initiate the musical performance nights at the Club! Next was Marko Reyes-Jech, performing original songs with pre-recorded backup. Marko authentically puts his all into performing and this was a great example. With original material and customized standards ranging from heartfelt passion to humor...

In the past few weeks the PYC has been transformed into so many wonderful and completely unique environments. On August 15th we turned into a staging area and backdrop for a photo shoot by a Causeplay group who are “a group of cosplayers in the Seattle area dedicated to spreading awareness around serious issues and helping out (mostly local) charities!” It was tons of fun. We took some pictures while they were waiting for the photographer, then they took some photos in our space and headed outside, capturing some very cool shots, featuring Valerie and Melody from Josie and the Pussycats, and a tiny, adorable Batgirl, Wonder Woman, Tank Girl and Danny Zucco. Tess was ecstatic, even trying on the Tank Girl helmet. You can see their official results here: www.facebook.com/causeplaycharities.