Reviews by Mike Showalter

Mike Showalter

Christian Business Expo -CANCELED

Community: Expo
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Event canceled.

This event appears to have been canceled.

Mike Showalter

Lake Union Civic Orchestra

Music: Classical, Jazz, Pop
Comment by: Mike Showalter

LUCO's back! Finally!

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The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions

General; Sports: Equestrian; Education: Animal
Comment by: Mike Showalter

When I hear Lipizzaner stallions, I think Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide.

Mike Showalter

Seeing Thingz at Tangier

Art: Alternative; Music: Alternative, Pop, Rock
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Hypnotic and eerie music that will surprise you.

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Pickled Puppet Side Show

Theater: Cabaret, Comedy, Puppet
Comment by: Mike Showalter

After seeing UFO the puppet show, definitely want to see what other types of trouble puppets can get into.

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Baconnaise Product Release Party

Business
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Mmmm....bacon.

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EVEN COWGIRLS GET THE BLUES

Theater: Comedy, Drama
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Way better than expected

Given that the movie version of this play, with Uma Thurman as Sissy and Pat Morita as the Chink was a debacle (Pat Morita???), I was skeptical of this stage production. Is Cowgirls even possible to adapt? Yet Book-It rarely fails to entertain, even with difficult material, so I took a chance. Way better than I expected, although I will also admit that if not for the exceptional supporting music by Jo MIller and Barbara Lamb, the slower, less successful moments of the play might have been a little tougher to sustain.

The production is relatively true to the book, which means it occasionally suffers from a story that now seems a little dated to me. Still, I was entertained, and even a little motivated to pick up the book again to see how it reads 25 or so years after I last read it.

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UFO the Puppet Show

Comedy; Theater: Puppet
Comment by: Mike Showalter

This is not to be missed. The puppet show everyone has been waiting for.

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Burn After Reading

Movie
Comment by: Mike Showalter

the usual coen brothers

A couple of dead bodies, which you laugh at. Not one, but two idiots, and a couple of fools. A very angry John Malkovich. Everyone is slightly off in some way, so if you identify with anyone you might want to seek professional help. Not one of their best, but still thoroughly enjoyable.

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Michael Thomas

Music: Jazz
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Not michael thomas gargiulo

This is Michael Thomas, not michael thomas gargiulo.

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Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Folk, Rock
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Glad I didn't fly all the way down to Denver or Berkeley to see them earlier this summer.

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Neil Young

Music: Folk, Rock
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Neil Young back again, but this time in Everett.

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Amos Lee

Music
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Looking forward to this, but why can't they start these zoo concerts at a later time?

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Int'l Mixed Martial Arts Expo

Community: Expo; Sports: Other
Comment by: Mike Showalter

tito ortiz is....

Over the hill. Too busy selling clothes.

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Two Loons for Tea

Musician
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Two Loons for Tea

Two Loons for Tea is one of my go-to iPod choices, and their sound is even better in person. Always an enjoyable evening.

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Felicia Loud & The Soul

Music: Funk, R&B, Soul
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Definitely going to try to be there. I like her sound.

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Faust

Music: Opera
Comment by: Mike Showalter

My favorite opera.

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CULTUREMOB HAPPY HOUR AT MOE BAR

Parties
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Catfish? I'm in.

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Neumos Presents: Oh Christine! A Serenade to Governor Gregoire

Music
Comment by: Mike Showalter

Dancing ability aside, if she actually dances at this event I will make a donation to her re-election campaign.