On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, Ray Wise returned to the North Bend Theatre for a second conversation with Real Twin Peaks 2025 event attendees. He followed “Cinema Unwrapped” which featured six Twin Peaks fans discussing the International or European version of David Lynch and Mark Frost’s pilot episode. Similar to the previous night’s activities. Mr. Wise…
My dream of identifying all of the extras in David Lynch and Mark Frost’s Twin Peaks is one step closer to been fulfilled thanks to a tip from Snoqualmie Valley historian and resident Bob Antone. During “Cinema Unwrapped” at the Real Twin Peaks 2025 event, Bob shared a name of the mill worker seen in the…
In honor of “Pi Day,” the day on March 14 that gives a nod to the mathematical constant, I dug out of the archives an article from “The Waco Tribune Herald” from May 30, 1990. Food writer Teresa S. Johnson wrote this article following the Twin Peaks season one final broadcast on May 23, 1990. Many…
The music of Twin Peaks was my gateway to David Lynch and Mark Frost’s wonderful and strange show. Decades later, I can’t get enough of the dreamy jazz synth that transports me to another world. I was recently contacted by Owen Van Spall, a programmer at Riverside Studios in London, about an incredibly unique opportunity to…
On Saturday, February 22, fellow Twin Peaks location hunter Vinnie Guidera and I hosted a free panel at the Black Dog Arts Cafe during the Real Twin Peaks 2025 event. During this hour-long discussion, we shared tidbits, insights and fun facts about filming locations in Washington state and their Southern California counterparts.
When Twin Peaks returned to television in 2017, I quickly learned to check my expectations at the door and submit myself to the experience. One surprise (of many) was that the Roadhouse had transformed into a thriving music venue hosting real life touring artists. Many of the bands that graced the stage were new to…
The Real Twin Peaks event returned to Snoqualmie Valley, Washington from Feb. 21-24, 2025. This celebration of the towns where David Lynch and Mark Frost’s filmed Twin Peaks and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me was filled with wonderful and strange activities for fans from around the world. Here is a look at the first day of…
In fall 2024, fast fashion retailer H&M released officially licensed Twin Peaks apparel for women. I was surprised to see these items available, especially since it’s been several years since Part 18 aired. Now, H&M has released as new loose fit t-shirt inspired by The Great Northern Hotel in Twin Peaks, WA.
While owning a disc jockey business in the early 1990s, I remember acquiring many CDs from Columbia House, the mail-order club offering low-cost music for an introductory price. In 1981, the then CBS-owned company launched the Columbia House Video Library, which eventually followed the same model as their music club only with videocassettes. Recently, I…
Following the conversation with Ray Wise at the North Bend Theatre on February 21, 2025, attendees to the Real Twin Peaks event headed over to the Loyal Order of the Moose, Sno-Valley Lodge 1666 for Leland’s Karaoke. Hosted by the talented KJ Dwaine Wheeler, the evening was full of song, laughter and a surprise visit.