Skateboarding and more ….
Come on over to Extracto Roasters on Saturday afternoon, October 27th from 4-6 p.m., for the closing of the Fernhill Skatepark art benefit. There are still plenty of great photos for purchase and all proceeds go to building another “sick” skatepark here in our fine city. Word has it that the star of GVK will be in attendance along with other skate community folks. Check out the photos on display after the turn. EPM “skate, create, repeat” Out!
When the going gets tough, well, the tough get going. It’s time to build more skateparks folks and here’s your opportunity to contribute and/or get involved. On Thursday, Oct. 4th, from 6-8pm come check out over 60 images for sale in support of the Fernhill Skatepark at Extracto Coffee House. Don’t fret, if you can’t make the opening, the art will be up all month and available for purchase. A mere $35 per print with all proceeds going directly to making Fernhill skatepark a reality. What a deal. Check out the flyer and all the images available for sale after the turn. EPM “less prisons, more skateparks” Out!
If you know anyone that is laid up recovering from hernia surgery, never fear, Sorcery 118 to the rescue with some skate video diversions. Those zany Northwest skaters took a trip down to good ol’ California and captured their skate adventure on film. Check out a couple of clips from their trip after the turn. EPM “improved intestinal fortitude” Out!
The current Burnside Bridge opened to traffic in 1926. Jump ahead to current times, and this 84 year-old bridge provides refuge to the now 20 year-old Burnside Skatepark. Each year, on Halloween, skaters don costumes and flock to the skatepark to celebrate in this magical symbiotic skate environment. Check out a few pics from this year’s celebration under the bridge after the turn along with a few bonus videos from BK and GVK.
We’re not sure about the term skate rock but a few of our friends that skate have formed bands and are playing at Plan B, this Thursday, July 29th. Troy-bug, beat master of Stinkbug, sent us this little note:
Hey guys,
I hope you can make our show this week at Plan B. We’re playing with Ray Stevens’ band, RS2 Solid Sound and Justin’s (from Shrunken Heads) band Ghost Alien. I know it’s a weeknight but it is our first show with a bass player. Maybe you can help us spread the word too. If we can get Grover to come and do the shark it should be way worth it.
Stinkbug out,
Troy
So if your looking for some local entertainment tomorrow night, you know where we will be, at Plan B doing our finest shark and zombie moves under the tutelage of shark/zombie master Grover. Check out more details about RS2 Solid Sound’s Northwest Tour, including movie premiers in Montana for Supercharged, the Life and Times of Tim Brauch, on the flyer after the turn.
The Pacific Northwest is currently in the midst of a surface of the Sun simulation. With that in mind, we thought we might cool you off with a some skaters splashing about in their best bermudas. Check out Shawn, Troy, Steve B., Randy, Brad, Randy, Bryce, MC and Grover flapping their water-wings after the turn. EPM “It wasn’t a rock, it was a rock lobster” out!
There’s a saying, the apple doesn’t fall from the tree. Well, this week’s installment of Foto-Friday presents photographic evidence that there just might be some truth in that statement. Check out Grover (the tree) and son Jack (the apple) as they enjoy a weekend of skating along the Oregon Coast.
This week’s YouTube Tuesday is dedicated to one of skateboarding’s jolliest gentlemen, Mr. GVK himself, Steven Thomas Grover. He doesn’t dig street art but he is all in when it comes to street punk. So without further delay, check out the Grover inspired selections after the turn. Oi!
Credits: Mark Conahan – Grover Toon-head, Mrs. GVK – middle name help
Today was the day little Jack Grover learned to drop-in on his own while Dad Grover worked on his frontside rocks. Way to go Jack! You couldn’t have picked a better park and day to make it happen. All the pics after the turn.
In contrast to the cool weather in Lincoln City, Tigard was a steamy hot bowl of skateboarding. Top honors in each division included: Julie Kindstrand in the Ladies, Buck Smith in the Masters, and Daniel Cardone in the Pro/Am. Check out the winners and more after the turn. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Tigard stop in future posts. EPM Out.
