For a mellow mindblower of an evening, you can't beat a visit to the Henry Art Gallery's James Turrell Skyspace. For the purchaser of this gift pack, the good folks at the Henry will provide private, after-hours access to the gorgeous skyspace. You and 15 of your most deserving friends can watch the sky change, think about the properties of color and light and contrast, and get really, really... mellow. (Marijuana is recommended but not included--but a complimentary glass of champagne will be made available to each guest.)
Priceless! Starting bid: $1.99
Consolidated Works Cinema Party
Itching to entertain your friends with your witty commentary for Road House? Want to showcase that beloved lost "classic"? This is the gift for you. Host a weeknight screening party for 49 of your closest friends in Consolidated Works' cinema. You bring a film on DVD or VHS, ConWorks provides a comfy cinema and no-host bar for drinking types, everybody wins.
A $200 value! Starting bid: $1.99
Jason Puccinelli Paints Your Portrait on Black Velvet!
Artist Jason Puccinelli can paint pretty much anything. His past works include animal carcasses, bullfighters, heroin users, and vegetable sodomists--and now he's ready to take on the highest bidder. What better gift for a loved one with a taste for kitsch than a portrait painted on black velvet?
Priceless! Starting bid: $1.99
Photo Session with Charles Peterson
Put yourself or a friend before the lens of world-renowned rock photographer Charles Peterson! As the unofficial head of Sub Pop's visual output back in the day, photographer Peterson is most famous for shooting bands like Pearl Jam, Nirvana, L7, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden during the grunge heyday (a time captured in his beautiful new book, Touch Me I'm Sick). The past several years have seen Peterson wandering away from the rock world, and instead wandering in places like North Vietnam, where he has been photographing taxi cabs, teenagers, and temples. BUT for this year's Strangercrombie, Peterson has generously offered to shoot whatever subject--be it band, baby, or beauty queen--coughs up the most dough.
Priceless! Starting bid: $1.99
Re-bar Art Show
You know how hard it is to break into the art world? To get a solo show where lots of receptive people will see it? Well, we've gone and solved that problem for you or that struggling artist on your list. For one month next spring, the winner of this gift pack will display his or her art on the walls of Re-bar. "Big stuff is best," suggests Re-bar art curator Steve Wells--but don't let Steve boss you around. In this case, money rules, and whoever coughs up the most gets a month-long art show at Re-bar.
Priceless! Starting bid: $1.99
LaTara Thomas Slothifies the Person of Your Choice
Have you seen the amazing artwork of local Jackson Family fan LaTara Thomas? She's brought everyone from Liz Taylor, Hitler, and Michael Jackson to the Quaker Oats guy down to the same level playing field--by painting them as Sloth from The Goonies. Now you, a loved one, or even a favorite picture can be immortalized in LaTara Thomas' inimitable Slothy style!
Priceless! Starting bid: $1.99
Joe Newton Draws You as a Kitty or a Bunny
For years, Stranger art director Joe Newton has softened the shock of Savage Love with his always-adorable, frequently filthy drawings of kitties and bunnies. For one lucky winner, Mr. Newton will interpret you or the face of your choice in his signature cartoon-style kitty or bunny form. Perfect for couples, furries, and wedding invites!
Priceless! Starting bid: $1.99
Photo Shoot with Photographer Jim Hadley
Looking for the perfect gift for the lovers on your list? How about a private photo shoot with Seattle's Jim Hadley? This pack includes one free sitting (with up to three costume changes) and all your negatives on a handy computer disc.
A $200 value! Starting bid: $1.99
