This week we had yoga instructor and burlesque performer Dahlia Murder pose for us.
We also had comedy provided by the lovely Gabby Jesus.
And here are some pieces by other artists I snapped while walking around.
Isaac and the Awkward Situations
Comics, Vaudeville, Art Education, and Music
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Bernie Sanders
I saw Bernie speak in island park in Springfield Oregon. It was so inspiring! There have been a few socialist heroes such as Eugene Debs, Jill Stein, Ralph Nader, and the other day I got to be a part of history and see senator Sanders deliver his heart -warming message! He said that people have called him crazy for dreaming too much, for “out there” ideas, but we need wild ideas to change the status quo, an economy that works only for the top one percent! Bernie isn’t admitting defeat. He brings huge crowds and has inspired many people who have felt disillusioned with politics to become democrats to vote in the primary. Whether or not he becomes president, his message is getting out to millions, inspiring a new generation to enter politics and fight for the 99% of us who aren’t millionaires! Here is a video of the event, but he has given so many speeches lately, and they are mostly all great.
There were many children, teens, and women present. I only saw a few people of color, but the crowds were very enthusiastic.
This was a big crowd! Some sources say four thousands, others eight thousand.
Members of the press.
I went to see Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul when they came to Fairbanks Alaska, and this was much more exciting.
Then finally, just to be silly, I made a Bernie sanders out of play dough.
Torrey Newhart and Sean Paterson at the jazz station
These musicians played a tribute to Keith jarret last night at the Jazz station.
Squiggly vaudeville recap
Tunami Books in collaboration with me, Isaac Paris productions put on this show! Squiggle time! (maybe I was considering the name squiggles the clown because it sounds less dangerous than sketchy the clown, and I like tentacles.)
Jon Deline’s brave volunteers. 
Ausla the ok is very enthusiastic!
Invincible Vince amazed us!
Ari and her banjo played us beautiful music! 
One of our clowns had her head turned 360 degrees! Child abuse, right? 
We had a great time! There will be future vaudeville shows in town! Next time I hope to have a belly dancer, an accordion a player, and do live art creation, drawing audience members! What else should we have? I’d love to find a contortionist, and a puppeteer or marionette artist.
Trek theatre
There is a theatre troupe in Eugene who puts on episodes of Star Trek as stage plays! Read more about them here!
They asked me to open because I play theremin. So for four performances I did some sci fi poetry and played some music.
Here are my drawings of the cast.
I wasn’t able to draw everyone, some people had very little stage time.
If you are interested in the lyrics to my Star Trek rap, which I will perform this Friday at Nerdlesque at cowfish, here you go!
Mugatu had some wicked horns
the metrons made kirk fight the gorn
after they destroyed the outpost on cestus 3
lursa and btor had a cleavage party
the salt vampire was SCARY
Lazarus was CRAZY
The game made everyone lazy
in the time war fight the ZINDI
wesley crusher was a clever bloke
general changs ship could fire while it was cloaked!
gotta love soren and his crazy theories
arex and mress were only in the animated series
the writers were forbidden to have conflict among the crew
so lets think up some villains to give us something to do
like the apes with spears from taurus 2
romulans, ferengi and klingons too
whats a day at work without a fistfight or two?
the federation is against violence
our mission is peaceful, our goal exploration
we report to our superiors at the space station
we never strike first, not even checkov
but we have been known to kick some ass when someone ticks us off
bog queen had a chilling grace
species 8472 was from fluid space.
squire of gothos what a tool
your a spoiled little kid don’t try and play me for a fool
Janice Lester switched bodies with kirk
commander shran was a major jerk
q’s hungry for mischeif
he could eat anything among the stars
but he’s got crow on the menu if he messes with Picard
look out for data’s evil brother
lava monster horta turned out to be a mother
they first met the bog when q sent them out far
bastard armus killed Tasha Yar!
The crystalline entity consumes civilizations
omicron theta was a tasty little snack
it was destroyed by dr Marr
who wanted vengeance after an attack
For a peaceful mission, there sure were some epic fights
Repeat after me, there are four lights
If topless robot were still a thing, I’d submit this to impressive acts of nerdery!
Drink and draw with art city eugene
I made drawings today at art city Eugene! The event was held at Sam Bonds Brewing hosted by Barbara for art city Eugene!
Follow her at. http://www.twitter.com/Marb_Art
I did stand up comedy and drew some of the artists as well as the model.
Music was provided by this cool electronic artist, impercept.
Marco Benevento with Andy Borges and Dave Dreiwitz
Marco’s music is amazing. His keyboard chops are solid. He plays a piano into pedals that make the sounds shimmer! Andy and Dave lay down danceable grooves. I found this set to be his best I’ve seen, as he played accessible familiar covers and kept a high energy for a firm two hours. I include these photos because Andy had such funny expressions as he played, he really gets into the music. I like that Marco has cheesy Casio keyboard sounding tinny drum machines sometimes, and then there are such huge pounding drums as well. Listen here! Or look him up on Spotify or Apple Music.
I drew him and reviewed his cd before, you can see it here.
Mikaela Davis
Wow, here is a talented musician! Mikalea plays intricate beautiful harp music and sings haunting melodies. I had just been listening to a podcast about the Manson murders ( you must remember this) and eerily, her lyrics seemed to be about murder and a creepy manipulative figure who means to do the listener harm! It gave me shudders. Here’s a drawing. 
And of course a microphone is blocking her face. Ah well. Look her up if you like Ruth Acuff, Bjork, or Joanna Newsome, ov!
On her record there are synthesizers, bells, strings and a drum set but live she played just the harp. (Into a delay pedal) wow! Great stuff!
Jay Shingle and Jesse whitehead.
Two comics who made me chuckle at a local comedy show, both are Oregon based. Jay shingle and Jesse whitehead. Jay is something different, punching comedy to the limits of performance art! Follow him @jayshinglefunny on Twitter!
The Red Elvises!
Your favorite band! Wait, your favorite band too? They are MY favorite band! Igor’s original band has gone their separate ways but he still tours with a younger roster of talented beautiful people including Dejah on bass, Tim on keys and trumpet, and Jasmin on drums! Check out their history, discography and tour schedule here.
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