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Vis-à-Vis Society
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poetic analysis of the everyday



Seattle, Washington
United States

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Member Since9/7/2005
Band MembersDr. Ingrid Ink (Sierra Nelson), Dr. Irene Owning (Rachel Kessler), their associate Dr. Ilsa Eamer (Anne Bradfield), and 100 Scientists Wearing Labcoats in a Field of Flowers
InfluencesGregg Shorthand Manual, Smith-Corona, The Book of Popular Science v. 1-10 (1961), Safety Goggles,
Sounds Liketypewriter keys. super-8 movies. a glockenspiel. an accordion. a reception to follow (with Optigan). Desire and Flotation Devices. a tiny parade for you.
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   About Vis-à-Vis Society
The Vis-à-Vis Society was founded in a year that felt like 1957 by Drs. Ink and Owning (aka Sierra Nelson and Rachel Kessler, of the literary performance group The Typing Explosion), and more recently joined by their associate Dr. Eamer (aka Anne Bradfield - prop wrangler, visual director, and love conductor).

Gathering data from audiences using original poem-surveys, the Vis-à-Vis Society presents its findings in humorous and informative multi-media performances which often include song, dance, and live graphs. Some of their favorite instruments: overhead projectors, the accordion and glockenspiel, portable record players, and snacks.

The Vis-à-Vis Society has performed across the nation (including at the Bridge Motel, Wave Books Poetry Bus tour, Henry Art Gallery, Seattle Art Museum, the Moore Theatre, Bumbershoot, and NY’s Galapagos Art Space). Their Statistical Musical "We Are You" debuted at the NW Film Forum last spring, and their new book of survey-poems plus 7-inch record is currently available at local bookstores (such as Open Books - www.openpoetrybooks.com) and through the Vis-a-Vis Society directly.

Dedicated to the poetic analysis of the everyday, the Vis-a-Vis Society continues its work building installations, teaching the polka, crying into telephones, dancing down the shame quotient, and tenderly taking the poetic pulse of every audience they meet.


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Jul 11 2009 3:57 AM



Rock Show @ The Knit July 11th!!! This Saturday come to an all ages event w/ Silversafe,So Farr,Soverance,Powerchief,Illusion 33...Doors 7pm $8
@ The Knitting Factory (919 w sprague ave, Spokane WA)
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May 3 2009 11:09 PM

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saw you beauties walking across a field at fort worden with typewriters strapped to your backs-- i meant to say hi!

-serena
SeeJayLaugh Studios





Jan 8 2009 8:42 PM

Please check out our entry for the Magic Hat Footage of fools contest.
The ATMA





Nov 27 2008 10:48 PM

There are people
Who would keep a
Weary eye upon a peep hole
Of a door
Looking for
Someone to befriend before
Saying simply
I am guilty
Of the want to have you with me
So it goes
We are those
Who will say aloud in prose
Thanks to thee
For finding we
The wacky Atma Family
We won’t run
From what you've done
We accept you as our chum
We won't hide
If you come by
We accept you in our Pride
Of Lion Cubs
Smoking dubs
Or if your sober, we don't judge
Thanks again,
Know its been
A creamy treat to call you "Friend"

Three cheers For Beers! (Or Ginger-ale)

Love

The Atma
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Oct 16 2008 8:25 AM

hey,hello from macedonia
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Aug 28 2008 6:51 AM

Our new video, MISSISSIPPI, is online !
Past Mistress





Aug 7 2008 4:29 PM

hey ladies xo
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matt





May 5 2008 7:04 AM

Hiya - I would personally like to invite you to visit www. novel-storm. com - we went live last week after a long wait. We really need people to register which is free and takes seconds. I would love to read any comments you have which you can leave in the forum. The forum directs you to where new material is posted also.

Kindest regards

Matt
Xavier





Apr 29 2008 10:59 PM








Come to my art show, please.
minuscule hey





Apr 20 2008 3:40 PM

New minuscule hey video - BANANOFFEE - online here !!!!!
Dr.KAOLIMBA (Kohei Kanamori)


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Mar 22 2008 6:02 AM

Hello! from Japan!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Peace!!! ^^/

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Andy





Mar 3 2008 7:04 AM

Queen Clam McLeod





Feb 8 2008 3:27 AM


Be our valentine! xoxo
Mr. Zillion





Jan 5 2008 10:12 PM

coming soon...


Marlow





Jan 2 2008 6:08 AM

Happy  New Year from JoDavid and Marlow Harris
Marlow





Dec 26 2007 7:17 AM

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Happy Holidays from Marlow, Jodavid & Boyz
Dr.KAOLIMBA (Kohei Kanamori)


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Dec 19 2007 12:05 AM

Hello!! from Japan.

Thank you! Arigatou!
Unbunny





Dec 14 2007 7:30 AM

Tonight was GO!
Anna Banana





Nov 30 2007 1:20 AM

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See you in your finest!
Poetry on Buses





Nov 6 2007 9:13 PM

See you soon!
Mr. Zillion





Nov 6 2007 1:12 AM

this wednesday get bonked!


Mark Siano





Sep 23 2007 10:57 PM

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Hey Vis-a-vis, come check out my new show. It's softacular!
Paper Action Figure Man





Sep 22 2007 8:03 PM

you're neat.
JOHN STEHMAN





Sep 16 2007 2:40 PM

Hope everything went well last night! Sorry I couldn't be there.
Love Dagaji
Rachel





Aug 31 2007 7:12 PM

can't wait to see you at bumbershoot!
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