We’re not trying to dissuade you from meeting Dan Aykroyd! We just suggest you focus on what’s truly and awesomely bizarre about him: his UFO obsession. more ›

According to last weekend's Saturday Night Live, this Saturday's episode will be hosted by crazy Republican (in that it's crazy she's a Republican) Rosario Dawson, along with the first SNL appearance by musical guest Fleet Foxes. Claims NME, "The Seattle indie rockers will be just the sixth band from an independent label to snag the coveted spot on the legendary US television show in its more than 30-year history." No word as to whether Robin Pecknold will pull a Taylor Swift and bring his bedazzled guitar. more ›

• A couple of Seattle's finest neighborhood blogs are also covering Nickelsville. Blogging Georgetown and West Seattle Blog are both giving thorough coverage to the story.
• Did someone say gumbo? Honest to god, Louisiana-made gumbo in Seattle? Hallelujah! The Central District News has a glowing (tummy-grumble-inducing) review.
• Ballard High graduate Jean Smart won an Emmy last night and MyBallard celebrates the news. In other once-local celebrity news, according to the Big Blog, UW Alumni Anna Faris will host SNL this weekend.

We bring you installment number one of Seattlest's Midnight Movies. No, that's not Kristen Wiig, Amy Poehler, and Casey Wilson. That's real life. That's Bob Fosse. more ›

Seattlest James took a time-out from showering the Nickels administration with Gwen Stefani tickets and El Gaucho gift certificates to host the quiz last night at the Old Pequliar. more ›

Let's hope Carrie Underwood doesn't have some virulent STD, or the entire NFL season may have to be canceled. more ›

Go see Parsons Dance at the Meany tonight or Saturday. You should go to watch one man perform one solo, and you will thank Seattlest for telling you to do so. In all our many years spanning from actually being a dancer to attending countless modern dance performances, we have never in our life seen anything such as Parson's 1982 work Caught. (That we had never seen it, much less heard of it until now, is pleasantly humbling.) Thursday night, it was performed by Jeremy Smith, a newcomer to the company. You may not have the good fortune of seeing Smith in action, as two other dancers will likely take his place Friday and Saturday. And while we're certain those performing it tonight and Saturday will be skilled, and you will indeed still thank us, we saw them on stage with Smith in other pieces, and we know that he is lightning incarnate. more ›

*Carrie Clark mp3s here. more ›

AUTHOR, AUTHOR: Barbara Ehrenreich talks about her book Dancing in the Streets, in which she explores the desire for collective joy (see photo), historically expressed in ecstatic revels of feasting, costuming, and dancing. more ›

Let's look back at a week in which no site in the -ist network adopted anyone from Africa... more ›

Answers will be forthcoming this afternoon, along with final standings and any other information we feel like we can cram into a post. In the meantime, entertain yourself with the questions from last night's quiz at the Old Pequliar: more ›

Man, is there a LOT of Bumbershoot stuff on Seattlest right now. If you're anything like Editor Dan you're hoping for a break in the Bumber action; a contributor's recounting of a trip to Lake Chelan, a reaction to a dunderheaded Seattle Times editorial, or even some lame PR survey naming Seattle 16th Most Fashionable City West of the Rockies. Anything! Well, you can hope for something different, but your hopes will be dashed because this is another Bumbershoot post. more ›

What's better than a film noir? A stylized, old-timey, slang-heavy film noir that takes place at a modern-day high school. Seattlest recently spoke to Rian Johnson, writer and director of the highly acclaimed Brick, now playing at the Neptune Theatre. more ›

What will the weekend bring? Why, the new 4A state basketball champion, of course! So the staff of Seattlest picks our favorites in today's critical semifinal game between Franklin and Curtis. Also, they mention some other stuff they are interested in. more ›

John Hodgman, Writer, has offered up fascinating insights into himself for our sister publication, Gothamist. He's created smarty-pants user-generated content for McSweeney's and This American Life. And Mr. Hodgman, Writer, has published a book, The Areas of My Expertise, in which he makes up a bunch of facts. (Like that's not a contradiction in terms. Did you think no one would notice, Mr. Hodgman? Must you lie to us to be funny?) more ›

More recent transplants to Seattle read no further. You won't be interested in this post's subject matter and if Seattlest tried to describe to you the many subtle pleasures of Almost Live you would probably come away with the feeling that the show is a provincial, cable access level copy of a copy of Saturday Night Live. And since Saturday Night Live itself sucks (except the news - we love you Tina) we just feel we're not going to get anywhere trying to convert you. Opinions do vary, though, so who knows, maybe you should check it out anyway. After all, Bill Nye didn't just get crapped out of the Space Needle one day. He got roots. more ›

Today is Day One of the Modest Mouse Sold-Out-a-Thon (and you can interpret that title however you want) at the Showbox. For the very eager and very commited there's a potential four days of MM and openers Mason Jennings, Headphones, and The Thermals in store for you. The masses that couldn't get it together in time to purchase a ticket or a four-day pass are left to sort through the leavings at Craigslist and, no doubt, overpay. more ›

With its portrayal of a tour gone awry and a band's refusal to admit it, we think Spinal Tap is one of the best rock-n-roll movies ever made. Come see the real-life version of the movie when the Ashlee Simpson World Tour stops by the Paramount on Thursday. From the Saturday Night Live Acid Reflux debacle to the booing at the Orange Bowl, this has been a tour for the ages. This is definitely a show high in comedic value. After the concert, you might want to sign the 'Stop Ashlee Simpson' petition, since in this world there are very few issues that Republicans and Democrats can agree on. As of this morning, there are still plenty of tickets available on Ticketmaster. more ›