Last Monday, Oakland band Faun Fables was a doublebill with local, hyper-experimental whozits, the Degenerate Art Ensemble. We don't know who does the booking for the Triple Door, but we applaud them for the amazing variety of the shows they present. As a case in point, this Saturday is Eurofever: A Tribute to ABBA and the Bee Gees, while Sunday offers the Roosevelt High Jazz Ensembles. That's keeping the mix fresh. more ›

Seattlest has been looking forward to the opening of Central Cinema since we first heard of its existence-to-be a year ago. Kevin Spitzer's idea for a restaurant-cum-theater just plain appeals to us, especially since he's planning to feature movie-themed menus, like truffles accompanying Chocolat or spicy noodles with Tampopo. If the chefs are able to recreate that amazing meal from Big Night, Seattlest will be one contented food/film lover. more ›