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EVO Ski News: Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Let's show our fearless leader how much we love him as he appears in HD this thursday at the premier of Wink Inc's latest release, "Respect"!!!
Forward this email on to friends, family, baristas and bartenders, post on myspace, facebook and where ever you can think! Let's pack em' in those shiny new doors...
The highly anticipated follow up to "The Waiting Game" featuring yours truly, evo owner Bryce Phillips!
@ evo
122 NW 36th St
Seattle WA 98107
Thursday, December 7th
8pm
Go to www.evoseattle.com for more details!
All the little things!: Thursday, November 16, 2006
All the little things!: Wednesday, November 15, 2006
All the little things!: Friday, November 10, 2006
We've got plenty of Wesc clothing in the seattle store. Come check it out!
All the little things!: Tuesday, November 07, 2006
EVO Snowboard News: Thursday, November 02, 2006
All the little things!: Thursday, November 02, 2006
All the little things!: Thursday, November 02, 2006
EVO Snowboard News: Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Mervin Manufacturing would like to celebrate 19,20,21,22,23, 24 (we lost count) years of snowboard building in Seattle. We just shut down our Seattle factory and moved everything to our Olympic Peninsula based shop. We had a bunch of cool stuff in there and felt like it might be nice to show a few things to the world in the form of an "art show" and tribute to all those snowboarder craftsmen that have helped us build Lib Techs and Gnus for so many years. Please join us Friday, November 3rd 2006 at evo in Fremont.
@ evo
122 NW 36th St
Seattle WA 98107
7-11pm
EVO Ski News: Wednesday, November 01, 2006
EVO Ski News: Monday, October 16, 2006
10/6/06
When I walked through the door it was already dark and already late. I didn't mean to be late especially since I wasn't that fashionable. Outside evo guests were milling about, talking on the phone, or having a smoke. Inside it was bright and cheery with plenty of activity.
The first thing that struck me was how diverse the crowd was. Black, white, asian, scensters, breakers, tall, short, young, old, everybody was out in full effect that night. There were young kids (I might add that they were hipper than me) running all over the place . The whole vibe felt like a neighborhood block party. There was food, wine, and of course the keg, and then another keg. The music was turned up and the beats were blaring which tempted Fraggle Rock member Remy to show off some of skils on the floor. Then this kid jumped in the circle and surprised all of us with his advanced moves you wouldn't expect from someone so young.
Quest Kids is a local clothing company started by Binh Nguyen after his then 2 year-old niece was in the hospital sick with cancer. He wanted to transfer his artwork into a clothing line that would make kids both sick and healthy happy. Because of his niece's bout with cancer Quest Kids has formed a relationship with Children's Hospital who was onsite, at the event, distributing information. It's a rare sight to see hip people in Seattle promoting kids in such a way.
Shortly after I showed my ID and poured myself a brew the scene suddenly changed into an impromptu hip-hop concert complete with a DJ table set-up and local talent Godspeed. The 3 piece Godspeed got my blood flowing with a few party tracks including the ever-contagious "Say." The next second I was singing along and moving my feet. They entertained the crowd with some inspired cuts. The crowd answered back with hands raised and voices loud.
Transitioning from the circle around the hip-hop crews I crept over to the gallery to see what talent and vision of Quest Kids was all about.
I found colorful paintings on the walls complete with vintage classroom chairs with the writing surface attached on the right. Themes included youth, freedom, simplicity, exploration, and vibrant color. One can see how the paintings and photographs on the wall influnce the clothing design and production.
From the gallery a friend and I headed out to face a night out in Fremont leaving behind a party in motion. It was just the kind of energy that kept me going throughout the night. Later that evening, walking back to the car, I looked through the closed doors at evo and smiled when I saw a crowd still gathered and bodies still dancing. -kirk wimberley
EVO Ski News: Friday, October 06, 2006
The eagerly anticipated Think Thank Patchwork Patterns premier took place in
Seattle, WA last week not in the usual club, but at evo, a local shop catering to
fashion heads, snowboarders and skiers.
I was assigned to work as a "bouncer" with fellow tough-looking guy Tre Dauenhauer
(sound it out--it's fun!) checking IDs as people were walking in. At first there
was a small line and then the line suddenly wrapped around the corner of a
building next door. The people in line were mostly patient, but excited to get in.
For a local snowboard film studio this was a huge turn-out. I saw so many
different types of IDs from all over the States and Canada. One kid tried to bribe
me. I didn't take the money. In addition to looking at IDs I had to put Tyvek
drink bracelets on everyone before they went in. People were stoked for the free
beer. Always a crowd will assemble for free alcohol, oh, and a great movie.
The temperature was dropping as we stood outside checking people in and selling
tickets. Meanwhile, the temp was heating up inside. The crowd's attention was
captivated by a one and two man band called Rawbeats. Although I didn't see this
first hand because I was outside checking IDs I learned that the two drummers
positioned themselves facing each other and both of them exchanged fire with the
bass beat in the background. Later just one of the members drummed to favorite pop
hits such as Kanye's Jesus Walks. I felt an energy in the crowd that they might
bust out dancing at any moment, but sadly no rave ensued, however one could have.
I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for more Rawbeats appearances.
Patchwork Patterns turned out to be a crowd favorite with cheers rising from the
audience when their favorite riders appeared or stunts of amazement were
performed. The Seattle flavor mixed into the backdrop of the movie from the
opening Aurora Bridge (aka Jumper's Bridge) credits to Mt. Baker footage. The Northwest appeal was all over the film. Perhaps my favorite sight of the night was a huge orange and white traffic cone made out of construction paper and spraypaint that represented a
common theme throughout the entire movie and the party.
If it wasn't enough to have a large-scale movie premier in our place Spacecraft
also put together an exhibit of their infamous sticker sheets, artwork, and
photography. As usual, gallery on-lookers loved the Spacecraft flare and by the
end of the night I had one of the stickers on my shirt courtesy of Erich Kunz (it
was his sticker...he's into shameless self-promotion). The elusive Spacecraft
bunny made an appearance which could have been a bad thing considering the amount
of brew and ensuing uninhibited behavior. Nothing happened that endangered the
bunny as far as I could tell and he/she left in once piece--no stolen bunny heads
that night fortunately.
The last time I saw that many people at evo was the grand opening party we did
with Talib Kweli. The turn out incredible and people left with party favors. Lib
Tech kicked down a pair of N.A.S as well as non-N.A.S. After the movie people
trickled out with smiles on their faces and a new found desire for fresh air and
the cool breezes of a Seattle fall. One guy tried to pry open our Red Bull cooler
to swipe some free energy, but I quickly thwarted his plans. The 6 kegs of beer
and drink bracelets eventually ran out and with that about 70% of the crowd went
with it. I left around 1 A.M. with the place still buzzing with energy and
impromptu breakdance sessions.
My voice was gone and throat was killing me. No doubt I was getting sick as I usually do with the changing of the seasons. However, what comforted me was the site of stoked guests in our store and the comraderie that comes with pulling off the improbable.
-Kirk Wimberley a.k.a Really Serious-looking Bouncer
EVO Ski News: Friday, October 06, 2006
Hey everyone
We're pretty stoked on the latest shipment of CAPiTA boards that are hit the site yesterday. Check 'em out here. My personal favorite is the Black Death Speed Tribe... This year CAPiTA has two boards on Future Snowboard Mag's TOP 10 of 07. That's right, Seattle knows how to party, if by party, you mean producing some of the lovliest snowboards in the game.
EVO Ski News: Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Not just another tent sale!! Save up to 90% on wakeboards,
snowboards, skis, boots, shoes, clothing and accessories from brands
like Bonfire, K2, Ride, Salomon, The Northface, 32 and more!!! Come
down and say hi and get hooked up!!!! Don't wait too long because this
goldmine is going to get hit fast so be the first to the sale!!! Dates: 8/31-9/11 2006 Hours: 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday 11 AM to 6 PM Sunday Phone: 206-973-4470 More information at Evo Seattle
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Tags:festevo, evo, evogear, sale, snowboarding, seattle, fremont, Bonfire, Ride, Salomon, Atomic, 32, Oakley, DaKine, clothing, streetwear
Published by Evo_Seattle: 4:01 PM
Updated On: 9/6/2006 at 4:01 PM
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EVO Ski News: Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Oh snap, it's that time again! Think Thank is rolling out the red carpet
and bringing to you their newest and truest release, "Patchwork
Patterns!" Join the bandwagon because it's gonna go off, you
won't want to miss this! Of course there will be give aways and
raffles, Spacecraft will be debuting their newest sticker sheet, LIVE
music from Rawbeats and for you art fans the Timesinfinity Gallery will
be featuring art from Mike Yoshida and others! Saturday, September 30 @ Evo in Fremont 122 NW 36th St Seattle, WA 98107 Tickets are $5 Doors @ 8p All Ages, Bar w/ ID More info: www.evoseattle.com
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Tags:movie premieres, premier, evo, evogear, think than, seattle, snowboarding, patchwork patterns, mike yoshida, rawbeats, spacecraft
Published by Evo_Seattle: 3:57 PM
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EVO Ski News: Wednesday, September 06, 2006
This year we were surprised to find out that Transworld Snowboard Magazine didn't include one Burton snowboard on their annual Good Wood Award. However, Ride came in with two boards on the list: The Ride DHThe Ride Fever Women's SnowboardFuture Snowboard Magazine gave Ride a Top Ten Award for The Ride ControlWe at Evogear are excited to represent such a stellar company. You can check out the rest of our selection in our Snowboard Shop
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