23.5.08

Jesus Take The Wheel: Chapel Happy Hour


Okay, the Robleto exhibit is kinda morbid, so why not continue the macabre theme and hit the former mortuary-chapel, The Chapel Bar, for happy hour afterwards? It runs 5 -8 p.m. You can walk there (questionable whether you can walk out). And the bartender Joe is about as nice as they come. I like sitting at the bar...just be prepared to climb. All martinis are $5 and I can't think of a bigger selection in town: Rosemary's Baby, Roman Holiday, Edie Sedgwick...the list keeps going. And did I mention these cute little icy cold infused treats with clever names and ingredients will seriously knock you on your butt? Be warned...and ready to make a Dick's run. The Chapel Bar, 1600 Melrose Avenue, Seattle. 206.447.4180.

Dario Robleto: Alloy of Love at the Frye


Things are not as they appear...shredded Civil War love letters, human bones, vinyl records, cassette tapes, etc. have all been repurposed to create thought-provoking new pieces. Pretty interesting idea and one that I haven't seen before, but in the end it reminded me of poetry...kinda hard to get the deeper meaning without a cheat sheet. Having said that, it's free and well worth the visit. Now through September 1. The adjacent exhibit, Heaven is Being a Memory to Others, was also assembled/created by Robieto...a little scant but some eerily cool moonlight paintings in the center chamber. Now through August 10. Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue, Seattle. 206.622.9250 x219.