palouse mural
Along the back of Pullman’s Thomas Hammer Coffee and Lily Bee buildings on Main Street, you’ll find a new mural installed by Seattle-based artist Tori Shao. riverside mural This is a collaboration between the Downtown Pullman Association Design Committee and the Pullman Arts Foundation, which will enliven the building’s exterior as seen from the Downtown Riverwalk Trail. Hsiao, who has installed various murals and is also a landscape architect, submitted a concept for a mural featuring river edges, Palouse landscapes and native wildlife, and was selected from among 16 applicants. Ta. Next time you walk this trail, keep an eye out for vibrant new art. (Summer sandstorm)
rusty bucket
I don’t really know how to fix the car. I replaced the wipers and headlights myself and learned how to install a new radio and replace a broken window with a lot of help from YouTube and friends who know what they’re doing. It has expanded. But doing more than that seems daunting. Especially when it comes to restoring rusty cars that are 70 to 90 years old. But watching others do just that makes for incredibly satisfying television. I never thought watching someone else install a transmission or engine could be so nerve-wracking until I fell in love with a fascinating restoration show on Netflix. last valley restorer The film follows a group of somewhat hoarders-turned-car enthusiasts in northern British Columbia who salvage a beautiful piece of history while fighting the urge to use the proceeds to buy more cars.With the burning question of can they make it work, I started searching further and this year tex mex motors It follows a team that searches for rough diamonds in Mexico and brings them back for restoration in Texas. (Samantha Wolfeil)
This week’s playlist
The hot new song arrives in stores and online on October 13th.
Jen Champion, The last night of sadness. The deeply sad queer queen of synthpop returns with a story of her struggle with addiction that’s sure to have you crying on the dance floor.
Boygenius rest. After already releasing one of the best albums of 2023 (record), the melancholy fem-rock supergroup deliver four new songs on this surprise EP to sonically squeeze more tears out of us.
twin temple, God is dead. Need some fresh music for your Halloween party? May I suggest the dark, retro vibe of Twin Temple’s devilish doo-oop? (Seth Summerfeld)