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Sunday Jul 18, 2004
If Only I Could Touch It Aaron Duran
At the end of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Kirk and crew have saved the planet (again). They have all been cleared of charges with the exception of Admiral Kirk whom as "punishment" is reduced in rank and made Captain, the task he was destined for. The full crew...
Saturday Mar 26, 2005
Freemartins Aaron Duran
The Freemartins CD release Satyricon May 7th 2005 - 9pm [Dr. Theopolis co-heading]...
Thursday May 26, 2005
Updated Geek Week May 23rd - 29th Aaron Duran
Welcome to the first installment of Geek Week, a new and…well, um…Weekly entry to Geek in the City. Check back every Monday to learn what is great and Geeky in the City of Roses…and beyond!...
Tuesday May 31, 2005
Geek Week May 30th – June 5th Aaron Duran
Check back every Monday to learn what is great and Geeky in the City of Roses…and beyond! I know I missed yesterday, but…um…uh… It was a holiday, yea, that’s the ticket....
Monday Jun 6, 2005
Geek Week June 6th - 12th - Update Aaron Duran
All kinds of fun going on this week, so get your lame butt out of the basement and see the world!...
Friday Jun 10, 2005
Bruce Campbell Goes Hollywood - In Portland Aaron Duran
While wandering lovely downtown Portland a few days ago I found myself entering Powell’s (as I often do). There, sitting on the shelf was a copy of Bruce Campbell's newest book, Make Love - The Bruce Campbell Way, well hot damn, I’ve been waiting a good long while for this...
Tuesday Aug 9, 2005
Rocking with Ground Zero Aaron Duran
Tonight at 7:30 at Dante's join Clyde Lewis and Dr. Larry Johns as they spread mad wisdom about the events and goings on in the world that traditional news agencies miss! And now, for the first time (but not the last) you have your chance to be heard all over...
Tuesday Jul 5, 2005
Summer Fun Aaron Duran
For those who are looking for a little diversion from the media onslaught that is summer blockbusters there are a few things going on in the City of Roses you may want to check out......
Friday Jul 22, 2005
Busy Weekend! Aaron Duran
Back in my junior year of high school some tool went up to an abandoned foresty service helicopter pad and painted a big ass red pentagram on it. A few days later, the local cops began to snoop around my school looking for those responsible. Can you guess which group...
Sunday Aug 21, 2005
New Time, Same Ground Zero Aaron Duran
Greetings programs! Take note all you seekers of forbidden knowledge. Ground Zero Lounge with the Enigmatic Clyde Lewis and Dr. Larry Johns is now at a new night. Ground Zero Lounge has landed on Mondays! Starting August 22nd at 7:30pm Ground Zero Lounge will be on Monday nights at Dante's...
Saturday Sep 10, 2005
What To Do Without Getting Wet Aaron Duran
Early September tends to mark the beginning of your friendly neighbor Geeks favorite time of the year. I love autumn and with the exception of Christmas, of which I am still a softy for, it contains my favorite holiday. Course that holiday is still more then a month away, but...
Tuesday Nov 29, 2005
Bigger Than Jesus: THE FLAMETHROWER! Aaron Duran
Okay, so maybe there isn't a flamethrower. But, I just watched Spaceballs and as I think about how this show has gone from a humble one-man show at an old movie theater with a couple of oversized chairs to a massive performance at a real theatre with a live band,...
Monday Jan 30, 2006
Ground Zero Lounge - Still Strong! Aaron Duran
Greetings Programs! I know it has been a while since I've promoted Ground Zero Lounge and some people who (foolishly) do not visist Clyde's site have emailed me asking if he is still around. To answer your question, yes, yes he is and Ground Zero Lounge is as entertaining and...
Friday Feb 17, 2006
Staying Warm - While on Ice. Aaron Duran
That title didn’t make any sense at all. They rarely do, except for that small moment when I think of them and shout: Gold! Anyway, your friendly neighborhood Geek doesn’t mind the ass-numbing cold so much. Partly because I grew up in this stuff and may have been saved by...
Friday Feb 24, 2006
Root for the Villain! Aaron Duran
Looking for something to do this fine upcoming weekend in the City of Roses? Well, while your friendly neighborhood Geek will be pulling his hair out trying not to screw up the lighting for the first official Nicodemus video, you can relax and have some fun at the picture house....
Saturday Mar 4, 2006
Portland Comic Book Show Aaron Duran
If you are looking for a fine and Geeky way to spend your Sunday, make sure you stop at the Memorial Coliseum for the Portland Comic Book Show. On Sunday, March 5, 2006 Portland plays hosts to a fun lineup of writers, artists, and the usual gang of pop culture...
Tuesday Mar 28, 2006
Faux Fun For All! Aaron Duran
Sorry about the above alliteration, sometimes I can’t help myself. Anyway, that is the best way to introduce you fine readers to Portland’s 2nd annual Faux Film Festival, the only festival of its kind in the world! These talented filmmakers do what most of us Geeks only talk about...
Monday Apr 3, 2006
No Disintegrations! Aaron Duran
I know that I keep telling people that they really need to make a point of checking out Ground Zero Lounge with Clyde Lewis and Dr. Larry Johns... but... Tonight you need to try extra hard! Wait. No... Do or do not, there is no try! That’s right, not only...
Tuesday Apr 18, 2006
Listener Party 9 - KIS’N My Ass! Aaron Duran
Well, it was a long ass road, but the great silence is finally over... And, even better, we get to celebrate the return in proper Rick Emerson Show fashion... Booze...Rock...School Girls...Booze...More Rawk...Booze...and, *Roasted Placentas!!! On Thursday, April 20, in the year of our Lord 2006 at Sabala's Mt. Tabor I,...
Thursday Apr 27, 2006
The Dead Invade Northeast Portland! Aaron Duran
I love the Undead. Probably more then a sane and healthy person should. There isn’t any logical reason for my obsession with the shambling flesh. I like them when they are used for comedy, I like them when they are used for social commentary, and I like them when they...
Monday Jun 5, 2006
Horns Across the Hawthorne Aaron Duran
The Hawthorne Bridge, stretching out like a steel demon over the river, while the faithful line up across the bridge's northside pedestrian path. The cityscape looms majestically in the background...and then, at the stroke of 6:06pm on 6/6/6, everyone raises their hands in a righteous salute of demonic, rock...
Monday Jun 12, 2006
The good, the bad, and the really, really ugly Illusionaire
Greg Hamilton has opened the Pandora's Box of his movie trailer collection for viewing at Clinton Street Theater. This type of exhibition comes along once in a great while... well, actually it happens once or twice a year, but that's no excuse to skip it! ** TRAILERMANIA 3: The...
Tuesday Jun 20, 2006
Serenity Now! (Heh) Aaron Duran
On June 23, as part of an unprecedented worldwide event conceived here in Portland, filmgoers at Cinema 21 will screen the Universal Pictures film 'Serenity'. Proceeds will benefit Equality Now, a non-profit organization which works to end violence and discrimination against women and girls around the world through the mobilization...
Monday Jul 17, 2006
Cosmic…er…Comic Event at Ground Zero! Aaron Duran
Sure, it is easy to believe that Clyde Lewis and Ground Zero Tonight at Dante's Lounge at 8pm you can seem what I mean as Clyde Lewis and Dr. Larry Johns welcome comic book artist Matt Haley to Ground Zero Lounge. A quickly rising artist within the comic book world,...
Friday Mar 23, 2007
Portland Grindhouse! - Repost Aaron Duran
Grindhouse Film Festival this Saturday in Portland! I know I posted this on Monday... But, I really wanted to make sure you fine Portland film folks get this info! Go. Trust me, you will have a blast! On Saturday March 24th only at the The Hollywood Theatre, the Grindhouse Film...
Thursday Mar 29, 2007
Busy Weekend in Portland... Aaron Duran
...so of course, my Geeky arse isn't going to be here! Hear that LA Branch of Geek in the City... You better entertain me and entertain me well! Anyway... First off... You've heard the man, Clyde Lewis, speaking of A Day Called X for weeks... Now is your chance to...
Wednesday Apr 18, 2007
Can't Think of a Witty Title... Aaron Duran
Now that I think about it, that title works. Not for any creative reason, but because every writer needs the "Can't Think of a Title", title... So, there is mine. If I do it again, I demand that you fine readers call me out on it, gently please. Ten years...
Friday Apr 27, 2007
The Day Called X – Special Q&A Session Aaron Duran
Debuting last month at the Longbaugh Film Festival, The Day Called X was the surprise hit of the festival. Now, those who missed it have a second chance and an opportunity for a special Q&A session with stars, Clyde Lewis, Qaolin the Klingon, and former Miss Nude Oregon! The Q&A...
Monday Apr 30, 2007
The 30th Anniversary Begins! Aaron Duran
Sure, Spiderman 3 and all those other "3rd part" flicks are the rage this year... But the summer of 2007 will also mark the 30th anniversary of the film that arguably started the "blockbuster season". (For better or worse)... Yup, the Galaxy that is, far, far away turns 30 and...
Friday May 4, 2007
Free Comic Book Day (And Future Sight Party)...WOOOO!!! Aaron Duran
Not only is May 5th yet another day holiday cooked up by your favorite brewery; it is also Free Comic Book Day! Designed to attract new comic book readers, Free Comic Book Day has also turned into an opportunity for comic book fans to meet some of their favorite comic...
Sunday Jun 10, 2007
Game Day! Aaron Duran
Greetings programs. Just a quick reminder that Geek in the City Game Day is today, June 10 at 5:00pm at Guardian Games (315 SE 3rd Ave, Portland). What is on the table this game day? Well, we at the Geek in the City studios aren't certain... You can probably count...
Thursday Jun 21, 2007
Can’t Stop the Serenity! Aaron Duran
Greetings programs! Your friendly neighborhood Geek here, once again reminding you to get your tickets for the second Annual Can't Stop the Serenity screening at the The Hollywood Theatre… Portland's charity screenings will be held on Friday, 22 June (an evening show), and Saturday, 23 June (a matinee), at the...
Friday Jun 22, 2007
Free Games!!! *Free Beer!!! Aaron Duran
Since you already watched Can't Stop the Serenity on Friday evening, you now need something to do for the rest of the weekend… What could possibly be better than day-long role-playing games, ready and willing DMs, free gaming swag, and the best damn gaming store in town?! On June 23,...
Thursday Jun 28, 2007
Transform and Roll Out! Aaron Duran
Greetings programs! Sure, this isn't as big as Sith from a couple years back, but I know many a Geek has waited decades to see their favorite Robots in Disguise come to life... I’d be lying if I said I wasn't a little Jazzed (heh, get it? If you do......
Friday Jun 29, 2007
Animation Festival! Aaron Duran
Doing the neighborly thing, I wanted to tell folks about the Floating World Comics Animation Festival occurring tonight at 7pm at Floating World Comics. (20 NW 5th Ave, #101). Even if you can’t make it to the show, check out this great comic book shop... In addition to the 100...
Monday Jul 9, 2007
Ground Zero Lounge Special Event! Aaron Duran
60 Years of Alien Collusion and Lies On Monday July 9th, 2007 Clyde Lewis will be giving the story about Roswell that no one else will be reporting anywhere with the Ground Zero Media Presentation of Kriegsentscheidend: 60 Years of Alien Collusion and Lies. Mr. Lewis interviewed several people involved...
Friday Jul 13, 2007
Darn Near 15 Years Ago… Aaron Duran
Close to 15 years ago, my normal Geek existence got split in two, like so many vials of acid tossed in my face. Only, the attack didn't come from Boss Maroni, oh no, it came from a (then) rather tiny game company in Washington with a rather nerdy mathematician on...
Friday Aug 3, 2007
See the Real Talent Geek in the City Aaron Duran
Greetings Programs! This evening, the lovely Jenn (the real talent behind this fine site as well as Film Fever Radio), will debut her fantastic handmade creations at Union Rose (www.unionrosepdx.com) on 2023 NE M L King, Jr. Blvd. Come see all of Jenn’s fantastic creations under her design label: Illusionaire...
Thursday Aug 23, 2007
Best of Portland Aaron Duran
Tonight at the The Hollywood Theatre at 7:30 pm, the 48 Hour Film Project will show the "Best of Portland" as judged by the staff at 48 Hour and local film critics. Bet we got punked by CENSORED*! (Aaron has been warned to no longer say this name as it...
Wednesday Sep 5, 2007
See Life Beyond the Viewfinder! Aaron Duran
Greetings programs! Geek in the City is extremely proud to present the first ever gallery showing of the stunningly talented Vanished Twin Photography. Thursday, September 6 from 6pm to 9pm at the Geek in the City Studios on 20 NW 5th, Suite 412, Vanished Twin Photography will present some of...
Friday Sep 28, 2007
Stumptown Comics Fest! Aaron Duran
Hey kids, Portland comics rock! While New York might be the home of Marvel and DC, Portland is hands down the real king of comics. You’ll be hard pressed to find a city with more comic book writers, artists, inkers, and letterers than Portland “F’ing” Oregon. The Stumptown Comics Fest...
Wednesday Oct 3, 2007
An Artistic Debut!!! Aaron Duran
Fellow Geek in the City writer and artist extraordinaire, Catherine (aka, The Lady Vader) will be displaying pieces that range from the realistic to the fantastic, in a variety of mediums. Her art is where her passion lies, and there is no better way to understand this than to come...
Monday Oct 8, 2007
‘Tis the Season. Aaron Duran
While Clyde Lewis hosts Ground Zero Lounge every Monday night at Dante’s, tonight is a show you definitely do not want to miss. As anyone who is familiar with Mr. Lewis knows, we are entering the original Hairy-Scary Guy’s favorite time of the year. And, in proper fashion, Ground Zero...
Thursday Nov 15, 2007
Orycon 29! Diana from DT
Orycon 29 begins its frenetic run Friday, November 16 and finally winds down Sunday November 18. Once again holding moor at the Portland Marriott Waterfront Hotel at 1401 SW Naito Parkway (map), you can expect to meet Geeks of every shade and nuance at Oregon's only science fiction convention. Conventioneers...
Monday Dec 3, 2007
Another Week of Events Aaron Duran
Sorry for the slow posting rate lately, your friendly neighborhood Geek has been freakishly busy. New homes, new businesses, new shows, a new everything. With all the events kicking into high gear as the holidays approach, it is sometimes nice to stop, sit down, and catching some good flicks in...
Tuesday Dec 4, 2007
Beauty from Illusions! Aaron Duran
Greetings Programs! You've heard about the lovely Jenn on Film Fever Radio, The Rick Emerson Show, and anywhere else I get the chance to brag about her genius. Now you can see some of her work first hand... Read on to learn more. - AD Illusionaire Design is proud to...
Thursday Dec 6, 2007
Discover the Lovely Jenn! Aaron Duran
I know the past few days have seen a rather large amount of self-promotion. While you are free to yell at my own personal whoritude, I can’t help but be proud of my wonderful wife Jenn and all the amazing work she does. Jenn is the only reason Geek in...
Friday Dec 21, 2007
Deck the Halls… Aaron Duran
...With boughs of entrails. Chop-chop-chop-chop...Chop-Slice, Slice-Slice...Chop! Yea, that was cheesy and stupid. What can you do? I’m a sucker for such things. Why did I open with a terrible "song" lyric? Simple, my fine Geek in the City reader... Dan Halstead is back and he’s covered in Yuletide blood! Yup,...
Thursday Jan 17, 2008
Got Game? Got Pizza? Got Beer? - UPDATED TIME! Aaron Duran
No? Well, the best gaming store in Portland, Guardian Games, has you covered! Tonight, January 17, 2008 at 6:00 pm marks the first monthly installment of Adult Game Night! For a mere $10.00, you get some warm and gooey slices of pizza, cool beer, and all the games you can...
Friday Feb 15, 2008
Presidents Weekend Events Aaron Duran
Figures, whenever your friendly neighborhood Geek has a nice long weekend, he lacks the credits for even a single game of Sabbac. However, that doesn’t mean he still can’t get out and have some gory good time! Dan with Portland Grindhouse has another Saturday Night Grindhouse Film Festival to whet...
Wednesday Feb 20, 2008
72 Hours to Go! (Sorta) Aaron Duran
In just 3 fantastic days, Film Fever Radio will host the greatest non-Oscar movie award show based on a Podcast in Portland of all time! (We dare you to find a similar party, come on, we dare you)! On Saturday, February 23 at 8pm at Sam's Billiards (in the upstairs...
Thursday Feb 21, 2008
Boo Yah, The Demon Geek of Flint Street Aaron Duran
Down to 48 hours until Saturday, February 23... 48 hours until the 1st Annual Film Fever Radio Movie Awards. The one. The only. The Boo Yahs! At 8pm at Sam's Billiards in NE Portland (Hollywood District), the Boo Yahs are gonna' blow you (away) harder than Caitlin Bree at a...
Saturday Feb 23, 2008
BOO-YAH. TONIGHT. Pool. Drinks. Movies. Awesome People. Aaron Duran
Sounds like a combination of factors that would make your Saturday night here in Portland about 30,000 times more awesome, right? Lets add in that it's free. TONIGHT AT SAM'S BILLIARDS. 8pm. THE FILM FEVER RADIO BOO-YAH AWARDS. F' the Oscars. Right in their ear. With a statue of a...
Thursday Mar 20, 2008
Adult Game Night Aaron Duran
Finally, the 3rd Thursday of the month has arrived. That means it is Adult Game Night at Guardian Games (303 SE 3rd Ave). It all starts at 6pm tonight and runs till 10pm. For a mere $10 you get all the pizza and beer you can take. (Well, maybe not...
Friday Mar 28, 2008
So Much Time, So Little To Do Reverse It! Aaron Duran
It is a full weekend of Geeky goodness here in good ‘ol Portland, OR! Sadly, both events are happening at the same time, so you are going to need to ration your time (and probably money). Still, you are going to want to hit both… The 4th Annual Faux...
Wednesday Apr 2, 2008
Busy Frakking Weekend That Starts… Aaron Duran
…Thursday, April 3, 2008! First Thursday Extravaganza at the Geek in the City Studios! – Come see all the fantastic work by the Lovely Jenn, Lady Vader, and Vanished Twin Studios! In addition to their great work, you can see many of the talented artists that reside within the Goldsmith...
Thursday Apr 17, 2008
Fragging with the Adults! Aaron Duran
Here we are again, the 3rd Thursday of the month and it is time for Adult Game Night at Guardian Games. Not a moment too soon, what a week this has been for your friendly neighborhood Geek. Anyway, if you are over 21 and have $10; then you too can...
Friday Apr 25, 2008
Stumptown Comics Fest 2008 Aaron Duran
The premiere comic con that could! Good ‘ol Stumptown Comics Fest, how you’ve grown! From modest beginnings in the basement of The Old Church to the Lloyd Center Double Tree Hotel, the 2008 Stumptown Comics Fest promises to be the best con yet! Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27...
Saturday May 3, 2008
Free Comics!!!!! Awesome Guests!!!! Aaron Duran
Free Comic Book Day as Cosmic Monkey Comics. This Saturday at Cosmic Monkey Comics, you can get your hands on all kinds of fantastic "funny books". Want more? Of course you do and Cosmic Monkey provides with a friggen platoon of comic book professionals to sign your books and shake...
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Best City. Best Week! Aaron Duran
TRAILERMANIA 8 - 60 minutes - May 13 at 7 and 9pm - Clinton Street Theater - 26th and SE Clinton - Admission: $6 As Scott and I have claimed on many an episode of Film Fever Radio, sometimes the trailer is the best element of a movie. (I’m looking...
Thursday May 15, 2008
The Gang is Back! Aaron Duran
As if you need yet another reminder to attend the greatest party of 2008 (perhaps all time). Still, in case you're on the fence about attending The Rick Emerson Show Listener Party 11 – Emerson’s 11… Then I’ve got a few choice words for you… "Now go get your fucking...
Friday May 30, 2008
Gore! Boobs! Guns! Grindhouse! Aaron Duran
On Saturday May 31st only at 7:45 at the Hollywood Theatre, the Grindhouse Film Festival presents The Grindhouse Trailer Spectacular! In the 1970’s, distributors trying to creatively sell strange movies in oversaturated markets unwittingly created some of the most mind blowing pieces of cinema to ever rip through a film...
Friday Jun 6, 2008
Tomcats & Owlbears, Oh My! Aaron Duran
Busy weekend friends. First, hide the ladies, the sailors are in town and Top Gun is playing at the Bagdad Theater tonight care of Cort and Fatboy and the Midnight Movie! The doors open at 10pm, but it is always a good idea to arrive early as these shows sell...
Friday Jun 20, 2008
A Fantastic 48 Hours! Aaron Duran
Another busy week here in Portland. Tonight and running through Saturday night, the 3rd Annual Can’t Stop the Serenity charity event screening at the The Hollywood Theatre. The PDX Browncoats continues their support of Equity Now with a screening of the Joss Whedon classic, Serenity. You’ve never had this much...
Monday Aug 4, 2008
My Life With DB Cooper – Tonight! Aaron Duran
Have you ever wondered why and how Clyde Lewis became a student of the paranormal? Was it a strange encounter with an extraterrestrial? Did a time-traveling version of his future self open his eyes? Did a demon and angel tell him about the shadow world over a plate of Moons...
Thursday Aug 21, 2008
Game Night! Game Night! Game Night! Aaron Duran
Guess what? Tonight is Adult Game Night at Guardian Games! Yes friends, for a mere $10.00 you get all the pizza and beer you can eat.* It all starts at 6pm at Guardian Games, located at 303 SE 3rd Avenue in glorious Portland, OR. Since this night is filled with...
Wednesday Sep 17, 2008
Final Game Day Tomorrow! Aaron Duran
...Oh the year. (What, if the proprietors of Guardian Games can sucker me in with that line, I can do the same). Still, that doesn’t change the fact this Thursday, September 18 at 6pm; Guardian Games is hosting the final Adult Game Night for 2008. Keep reading for more details…and,...
Thursday Oct 2, 2008
The Horror Holiday Starts Now! Aaron Duran
This weekend in Portland F’ing Oregon might be the busiest of all time. More so if you’re a horror movie / pop culture junky. It all starts this Friday night, sadly, like poor Sophie you must choose between two fantastic events. First, at 11pm at the glorious Bagdad Theater, The...
Monday Oct 6, 2008
Clyde Lewis Brings the Horror! Aaron Duran
They say that in space no one can hear you scream. Tonight, Ground Zero Lounge will demonstrate that this is not exactly true. Clyde Lewis will show remarkable photos of alleged alien bodies and recordings of transmissions where Russian Cosmonauts have been left for dead in space. This Ground Zero...
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Zombies, Vampyres, and Sweet Transvestites!
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Yes, Another Video...With The Joker
I know, you're probably sick of all these semi-political video posting. Well, too bad, they... MORE >>
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08/08/08 is Here
At 2pm, all your radios will belong to Rick Emerson and AM 970 The Talker!... MORE >>
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Clyde Lewis Brings the Horror!
They say that in space no one can hear you scream. Tonight, Ground Zero Lounge... MORE >>
[ GET OUT OF THE BASEMENT ]
Yea, I Can Haz Cocktails!
Sorry, whatever bit of coolness I'm about to write about just got flushed by a... MORE >>
[ RENAME 42ND AVENUE ]
All About the Lovely Jenn
A huge congratulations to the Lovely Jenn. The true brains behind this very site and... MORE >>
[ SHAMELESS PROMOTION ]
Epilogue
Never thought I would ever make a posting within this section again... Fear not intrepid... MORE >>
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Return of a Grand Old Lady
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