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red rose and snow, Portland
Northeast Portland, Oregon
Taken on December 17, 2008
Photo By 1newriver

The Snowpocalypse returned for a bit today, though this was more of a Sleetpocalypse. The news shows have Snowploalypse returning again on Sunday. Snowpocalypse does not die, it multiplies! Below are more pictures and tweets about this arctic event (today and earlier).

Also, part one here: Portland Snow Day Pictures: Grab Your Cameras | Daily Stank Image Bank

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By Will Radik (who will be KJing at Chopsticks Express tomorrow evening)

Some people have apprehensions about singing karaoke, especially if it's their first time. Stage fright is common in any performance situation, but a little preparation goes a long way. Here's a little karaoke primer to start you on your way and help shake off some of those jitters.

First off, for any Karaoke beginner, this should be required viewing. It is @alexcwilliams's Ignite: Portland 4 presentation “10 Karaoke Commandments,” and it's chock full of valuable information! (video also below after the jump)

In addition, I have some tips of my own for you to enhance your experience and keep your KJ from morphing into the Soup Nazi and biting your head off:

#1) When reading the books, the numbers can sometimes be confusing, especially after all those appletini's and mojitos, you lush! Just remember this: If there are two versions of a song listed (and there often are) the one preceded by SC is the choice you want.

It stands for Sound Choice, the leading manufacturer of karaoke discs and they produce the best renditions. Don't let a wonky version ruin your three minutes of fame.

#2) Hand your slip directly to your KJ instead of Read the rest of this entry »

Update: Due to Snowpocalypse 2008, show has been moved to Mt Tabor Legacy and FREE. It is 8:45 and you still have plenty of time before the show starts!

I received this email last week, I knew who Tig Notaro of “Sarah Silverman Program” fame was but did not know of Natasha Leggaro. Then, I went to her Myspace reel and realized oh yeah–she's that stripper who gives Wildcard Charlie free dances in Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

And, she's that drunken (prostitute?) woman without underwear in “Reno 911!”.  Oh, and apparently she was once molested by Andy Dick. Watch her Myspace reel here.

Also, the last Bridgetown Comedy event we attended at Berbati's was packed up, so you might want to buy those tickets now.

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From Andy of Bridgetown Comedy Fest:
Bridgetown Comedy is bringing Tig Notaro and Natasha Leggero to Berbati's Pan on Saturday, December 20th, 2008 for a one night only stand up comedy performance.

Tig Notaro is well known for her regular role as Officer Tig on "The Sarah Silverman Program", and she has starred in her own special "Comedy Central Presents: Tig" in addition to performing on "Last Comic Standing" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!". In 2006 Tig and fellow comedian Martha Kelly founded the innovative Read the rest of this entry »

Thursday brings another Art Sparks event. This one is at the Artists Repertory Theatre. If you are involved in the “creative class” here in Portland, this is great way to meet others.

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From Art Spark:

Art Spark is a swinging good time.

Cynthia Kirk will discuss the Oregon Cultural Trust Oregon's unique and progressive do-it-yourself program to create funding for the culture we all love! Read the rest of this entry »