Date: Tue, 19 Nov 1996 13:05:09 -0800 From: Eros Publishing Subject: Press release For Immediate Release For more information, call Allena Gabosch 206-325-6829 Kill Date: 1/1 BEYOND THE EDGE CAFE 703 E. PIKE SEATTLE 325-6829 Beyond the Edge Cafe presents: The paintings of Tom Tanaka and sculptures of Victor Cobb Opening Reception for both artists will be December 15 at 7:00 PM. Tom Tanaka is a native of Seattle who studied painting at New York's Art Students League. Quick figure studies in oils is one of his specialties. "The human figure is an inexhaustible source for artistic themes. The paintings in this show attempt to go beyond mere faithful depictions to explore the sensual and spiritual variety of the human experience. My realist technique preserves the intimate ambiance that relates these explorations to that which is familiar and therefore internal, rather than cold and abstracted." Victor Cob introduces us to his automatons made from salvaged wood. His unique technique of using oak to construct the mechanical parts of his pieces, clearly defines each movement, allowing us to study each work's intricate makeup and design. BEYOND THE EDGE CAFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 1996 December 7 Paintings of You in Oil. Artist, Tom Tanaka specializes in quick figure studies in oils and will be available for sittings during Saturday's fetish night. Costs range from $12 to $17. No obligation to buy. You choose the pose and attire. Beyond The Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike. Seattle WA 98122 206-325-6829 10:00 PM December 8 Artist Reception. Meet our artists of the month, Tom Tanaka and Victor Cobb. Tanaka's oil paintings attempt to go beyond mere faithful depictions to explore the sensual and spiritual variety of human experience. Cobb's automatons, made from salvaged wood, are unique mechanical constructs that allow us to study each work's intricate makeup and design. Beyond the Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike, Seattle 325-6829 6:30 PM December 12 Table of Ruthless Conversation, informal round-table discussion for and about the BDSM community. Beyond the Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike, Seattle 325-6829 7:30 PM until ? December 14 Low-cost Wills. Spencer Bergstedt will be available to assist you in setting up a will at a special price. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lambert House. Beyond The Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike. Seattle WA 98122 206-325-6829 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM December 16 No Safeword Writer's Group. This group of aspiring (and sometimes perspiring) writers meet the third Monday of each month. If you have work that you want to share bring ten or so copies. Beyond the Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike, Seattle 325-6829 7:30 PM until ? December 26 Table of Ruthless Conversation, informal round-table discussion for and about the BDSM community. Beyond the Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike, Seattle 325-6829 7:30 PM until ? Fetish Night every Saturday evening from 10:00 PM until 3:00 AM. Beyond the Edge Cafe, 703 E. Pike, Seattle 325-6829 $5 cover We will be closed Christmas and New Year's Days.