Ooh...shiny...

Perhaps you've seen the flyers, or you've otherwise heard about it, but this Saturday is the inaugural Opticlash, the VJ Battle in Seattle. Novelty alone is worth showing your support for this one. This event fits right in with Seattle's penchant for new forms of competition, but will provide a feast for your eyes rather than your ears. No, this won't be the same as just letting your screen saver run, as the competitors are some of the Northwest's most talented visual artists. They'll be composing in real-time along with the DJs providing the evening's music in head-to-head competition.

Seattlest does not condone the use of mind-altering substances. That said, this would seem to be a great opportunity for spending time in an "altered state."

Opticlash
$10 at the door, All Ages, Full Bar for 21+
Saturday, August 20th, 2005
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Free Public VJ Workshop
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Opticlash VJ Battle
11:00pm - 2:00pm