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Studio's got some new goods.

 
Hey, did you know we have a whole gaggle of fine, new dry goods available on the studio site? Heck, did you even know the studio has its own blog and store? Give Facebook, Twitter, Yammer, TMZ, ESPN and the other off-shore based sites with questionable content you frequent a rest and check out the stuff made by your talented friends on four.
  

Office Closed Today.

   A day of reflection. Martin Luther King Day.
 

Meat, Meat, Cheese and Egg

 
Breakfast organized by the interactive crew. We hope Mirtho does not have a heart attack.
   

Fallon + Friends glide it out on the late night tip

This week on WKE

Star power’s running high this week on WKE. Portland Mayor Sam Adams and Thurston Moore are just the beginning. Check out a summary of the newest episodes and guests below, and get the whole she-bang at WKE.

DON'T MOVE HERE

Episode 4, featuring Rev. Shines, Libretto, YACHT, and Mayor Sam Adams

Episode 4 starts off with a chat between Rev. Shines of Lifesavas and Libretto about Portland’s unique approach to hip-hop, then we head to City Hall for an interview with Portland Mayor Sam Adams about the free PDX Pop Now! concerts. Electropop darlings YACHT play live and talk about the influence of Marfa, Texas, on their recent album, See Mystery Lights.

D.I.Y. AMERICA

Skate & Create, Part 3: Terrain

Part 3 explores “the skaters’ gaze”—the way a skateboarder looks at the urban environment in a completely different way from others. It becomes something not just to be experienced, but to be used. Includes interviews with musicians Ian MacKaye and Thurston Moore, pro skater Tommy Guerrero, Fausto Vitello (founder of Thrasher magazine) and more.

THE LATEST FROM JUNKDRAWER

Knucklewood by Kelly Merrill

Knucklewood is a mix of animation and live action. The animated world, Knucklewood, can receive TV signals from the “live action” world. In this episode, Parrot and Wolf lose their TV connection and when the signal comes back, the two worlds collide. That's the tip of the iceberg, people. Find the entire iceberg at http://wk.com/wke Subscribe to our blog by RSS, or get it delivered to your inbox.

LT Style Electric Glide

W+K and Nike took LaDainian Tomlinson off the field and into the dance hall (in that little white suit he likes so much) bringing the world the newest sports-infused dance craze to hit that silly web-net: The LT Style Electric Glide. With a thumpin’ beat from Flosstradamus, lyrics from the guys of Night Sweat, and a stellar delivery from LT, the world is sure to be Glidin’ all the way to the Lakeside hotels. Gas up the car guys, it’s gonna be kinda right. 

Wave to your Mom!

Credits
Creative Directors: Jeff Williams, Alberto Ponte
Creatives: Brandon Pierce/Mike Warzin
Director: Tim Skousen
Music Producer: Flosstradamus
Lyrics: Night Sweat
Broadcast Producer: Kevin Diller
Editor: Katie Turinski
Motion Graphics: Mode Project
Account Executive: Matt Hernholm
Makeup: Randy Burke

Another Successful Art Opening.

If you missed the opening the show is up all month. Please come by our lobby.

Nike MVPuppets Holiday Rap

The holiday hiatus is over and new episodes abound!

Check out a summary of the offerings below, and get the full load over at WKE.

CALIFUNYA

Episode 2, featuring Colin Meloy

A musical frolic in a beautiful garden, featuring the Califunya cast and special guest, Colin Meloy.

WK RADIO PRESENTS

Episode 2: The Robinsons

Kevin and Anita Robinson (also of Viva Voce and Blue Giant) stop by the WKE studio to play a couple of songs. Psychedelic visual effects from one of the original 1960s Joshua Liquid Light Shows are perfectly complemented by a special trippy sound mix provided by Kevin.

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

Space by Mike Wilson

Separated by stars, a girl and a boy attempt to rekindle their old romance. The girl works at a factory in space, sewing space helmets for emergency evacuation. She is a slave. The boy lives in a paper house in the country. He has slept for a long time, and when he awakes he is determined to meet the girl in space. Will his lightning bolt rocket ship carry him all the way through... Space?! WKE’s Feature of the Week is only available for seven days. Go get it! Want more? You can subscribe to our blog’s updates by RSS, or get it delivered to your inbox.

First Thursday of the Year

Jamie Kim from our Amsterdam office put together an impressive art show "Imagining Mozambique". The collection is a gathering of internationally renowned artsits who have created thought-provoking art inspired by the Mozambican children and bring attention to their day-to-day plight for survival and change. All prints are available for purchase at an affordable price. Money raised through sale of the artwork goes directly to ASEM- ASsocation en faveur de l'Enfance Mozambiquaine. Please check out her beautiful website ImaginingMozambique.com and come visit our lobby this Thursday to see the complete show. 5:30-7:00 Opening reception. Well done, Jamie!