PDX Picks August 20th 2008

Wednesday 20th:Karl Blau

Lo-fi pseudo psychedelic folk rock from K Records' Karl Blau with support from Your Heart Breaks and Madeline. The Artistery,7:30pm. $6. All ages.

Thursday 21st:The Remus Lupins

The Remus Lupins are an LA based indie pop outfit who exclusively play songs about Harry Potter. Most likely this will only appeal to folks who really like Harry Potter. Capitol Hill Library, 10723 SW Capitol Highway at 3pm. Holgate Public Library, 7905 SE Holgate Blvd. 11am. FREE. All ages

Friday 22nd-Saturday 23rd: Project X:You Are Here (Hand2Mouth)

Milepost 5 hosts Hand2Mouth's latest interactive art installation featuring a series of stations where participants can record their story through various statistics, impressions and other records. Milepost 5, 900 NE 81st. 7-10pm Friday & 2-5pm plus 7-10pm Sunday. $6.

Saturday 23rd-Sunday 24th: 8th Annual Portland Zine Symposium.

Come see the best in local zines plus learn how to make your own publication at this year's Zine Symposium. Smith Memorial Hall, 724 SW Harrison St., 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday. FREE

Monday 25th: Best of the 48 Hour Film Project

This evening the Hollywood Theatre will be hosting a one off screening of the best short films from Portland's recent 48 Hour Film Competition. Hollywood Theatre.$8. 7pm

CANCELLED Sorry: A Progressive Art Adventure

CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER



"Sorry" is an evening of interactiv art and adventure. Turn up at 7pm on Thursday Aug. 21st. Bring a dollar, a flashlight and a sweater. We'll be moving around the Mount Tabor area where there will be a number of music and spoken word performance all on the theme of Sorry, plus a few wee surprises.



Time: 7pm til 9:30pm

Date: Thursday August 21st

Location: 403 NE 56th Avenue, 97213



Email jan@imagodeicommunity.com for more information

PDX Picks August 6th 2008

Wednesday 6th: Juno

Colonel Summers Park, (SE 17th and Taylor) hosts a free big screen showing of Juno this evening at dusk (Approx. 8-8:45pm) Bring a blanket. FREE

Thursday 7th:Immaterialized

Disjecta launch their brand new exhibition space at First Thursday this evening with an impressive group show, featuring new work from Gordon Barnes, Shelby Davis, Damien Gilley and other local artists. Disjecta, 8371 N Interstate Ave.

Opens Friday 8th: Man on Wire

A breathtaking documentary about Philippe Petit's attempt to conquer a high wire walk between the World Trade Center towers. Fox Tower, 846 SW Park Ave. ($7-$10)

Friday 8th: Portland Cello Project.

Portland Cello Project, cover everything from classical staples to modern contemporary with collaboration from local musicians and songwriters. Tonight they're releasing their CD. Aladdin Theatre, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. 8pm. All ages. ($13-$15)

Friday 8th - Sunday 10th: Bite of Oregon

Portland's annual festival of food, drink and music takes place this weekend. Check out www.biteoforegon.com for full events listings. Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Hillary Berry Show

Hey Everyone -

I just wanted to let you know that I will be having my first ART SHOW on August 7th, First Thursday, from 6-9 pm at Capital M Lending in downtown Portland. Check out the "Art at the M" link at www.capitalmlending.com to see some of my paintings.

This event is being held to benefit my friend Hannah Wiley, whom I've known since 6th grade. She was diagnosed with leukemia a year ago and underwent a bone marrow transplant a few weeks ago. There will also be small poster prints available for those who would like to contribute, but aren't in the market to buy a piece of art :)
I look forward to seeing you there. Thanks!

Hilary

PDX Picks July 23rd 2008

Thursday 24th: PDX Pop

Portland's premier (only?) all ages music festival kicks off this evening and runs right through the weekend with a ton of quality local acts all playing for free. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave. All ages FREE

Friday 25th: Flicks on the Bricks: The Goonies.

Pioneer Courthouse Square's Flicks on the Bricks series kicks off with an outdoor screening of the Oregon classic, the Goonies. Pioneer Courthouse Square. FREE. All ages. Dusk

Friday 25th: Fleet Foxes

Seattle's finest will be playing in the Doug Fir tonight. More than likely this will be your last chance to catch the Fleet Foxes killer harmonies in an intimate venue. Get your ticket quick it may already be sold out. Doug Fir Lounge, 9pm. Over 21's. $10.

Saturday 26th: Title Wave Book Sale

Title Wave Book Outlet-the Multnomah County Library's volunteer-run book store is having a giant book sale this Saturday with many books going for under $2. Title Wave, 216 NE Knott St. 9am-5pm. FREE. All ages.

Sunday 27th: The Hold Steady

Minneapolis stalwarts The Hold Steady are dragging blue collar bar rock into the 21st Century. It sounds a lot more clever than you might have expected. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St. 9pm. $22. All ages.

This Month at DIY Arts Group

The DIY arts group will be meeting from 7pm -9pm on Wednesday 6th August in the Basement of Evangel Baptist, (NE 29th & Flanders)

For our now recurring monthly offering, Caleb McBee (of Apotheke fame) will be sharing his culinary skills with us and creating some delectable delights...come learn something new in the kitchen! and feel free to bring a project to work on if you'd like to just chat with others making art, or studying, or just relaxing...at the end of the evening we'll also be learning how to make kombucha tea!

For more information email Julia Barbee (juliabarbee@yahoo.com) or Suzy Hoile (suzy@bassmonkey.com)

Photo Scavenger Hunt at the Hollywood

To raise awareness about Portland's vibrant film scene Film Action Oregon, the nonprofit that owns and operates the Hollywood Theatre will be holding a photo scavenger hunt on Saturday afternoon during which participants will search Portland for a variety of locations where feature films have been shot, snapping photos of themselves and friends at each location.

Participation in this event is free and a prize will be awarded to the team that finishes the scavenger hunt in the shortest amount of time. In addition, all of the photos taken will be projected onto the side of the Hollywood Theatre during the Theatre's 82nd Birthday celebration on Thursday, July 17th from 7pm-11pm.

Please RSVP to justen (justen@filmaction.org) if you would like to participate, or simply show up at the Theatre between 1:00 and 1:30pm on Saturday afternoon (July 12th). There will be a quick explanation of the rules before the scavenger hunt begins at 2pm.

Completing the entire scavenger hunt will take a few hours, but feel free to complete as many or as few clues as you like. Richard Beer, the Hollywood Theatre's Artistic Director has put a lot of time into hand selecting the clues. It's going to be awesome!

PDX Picks July 10th 2008

Thursday 10th: Karli Fairbanks, Breanna Paletta and Justin Bennett in the round

Imago Dei songwriter Breanna Paletta will be performing a show with Spokane-based songwriter Karli Fairbanks and Salem-based singer/songwriter Justin Bennett on Thursday July 10th at Mississippi Pizza. All three will be playing in the round, harmonizing on each others' songs. Show starts at 9pm and is FREE. Mississippi Pizza, 3552 N Mississippi Ave.

Saturday 12th: Bastille Day Block Party

To celebrate Bastille Day in France, Pix patisserie are hosting their annual Bastille Day Block Party today, featuring a pet parade, French Bingo, music from Talkdemonic, Sandpeople and Dat'r plus food. Pix patisserie, (North), 3901 N Williams, 11am-10pm. FREE. All ages. www.pixpatisserie.com

Saturday 12th: Hush Records 10 Year Anniversary

Portland-based record label, Hush is a decade old and celebrates tonight with a show at the Aladdin featuring music from Hush artists, Laura Gibson, Nick Jaina and Loch Lomond. Aladdin Theatre, 3017 SE Milwaukie.

Sunday 13th - Sunday 19th: Tin House Readings

Local publishing house, Tin House are bringing in some great writers for their annual summer work shop including Aimee Bender and Denis Johnson. The program also features seminars, panels and readings from $5 each. Check out www.tinhouse.com for full listings. Reed College Cerf Ampitheater, 3203 SE Woodstock. July 13th-19th. 8pm. $5-$15.

Tuesday 15th: Dr Wes Hurd Seminar "A Journey from Modernism to Post-Whatever."

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a great artist and amazing thinker. Dr. Wes Hurd founded McKenzie Study Center, a fellowship of Christian thinkers and teachers dedicated to understanding the Bible and its relation to the great world ideas and culture. He has as M.A. in Biblical Studies from Western Seminary, a Ph.D in Educational Foundations and an M.F.A in Painting from the University of Oregon. He is a full-time tutor at Gutenberg College, where he teaches art history, western civilization and art practica. He is also director of Art Project, an arts fellowship within Gutenberg College. As a practicing artist, Wes was nominated for the first Northwest Contemporary Art Award through the Portland Art Museum. He has written many short essays and articles on arts, Biblical faith, Christian and the dynamics of culture.

Dr. Wes Hurd will be joining us on the evening of Tuesday July 15th to share some of his own personal journey as a visual artist and lecture on the theme of visual arts in the 21st Century. Dr. Hurd is an amazing artist, speaker and a passionate believer who has long been an advocate for the importance of arts in a faith context. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Dr Hurd speak, see some of his paintings and be part of the discussion. Check out Dr. Hurd's work at www.weshurd.com.
In this evening's talk Dr. Hurd will spend most of his time talking about contemporary art through his own experience in visual art over the last 15 years. The seminar will have two parts. It will begin with a short review and assessment of developments in contemporary art. In the second part Dr. Hurd will give a brief history of his own development as an artist by showing images of his work.

Date: Tuesday July 15th
Time: 7pm-9pm
Location: Fellowship Hall, Evangel Baptist (NE 29th & Flanders)
For more information email jan@imagodeicommunity.com

Icon Workshop

Prominent Iconographer Heather MacKean will be offering an Orthodox Iconography workshop at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, in Portland Oregon August 4th through 14th 2008.

The fees will be determined by how many we can get to participate. For ten students, tuition will be $740 per person, for fifteen students it will be $525 per person, and for eighteen students, it will be $480 per person. We are anticipating 18 students for this workshop.

If you would like to register please contact Annette Christian, (503) 384-9119 or by E-Mail at samuelchristian@hotmial.com

July 21st: Dirt

...Dirt is a hard hitting one act play tackling the theme of racism within American culture. Directed by David Robinson and starring Christopher Domig we are fortunate to have Christopher in town performing Dirt for one evening. We're excited to be able to host this play and to continue the conversation on this important issue. There will be time for discussion on the main themes of the play after the performance. For more information and reviews of Dirt check out the synopsis below and the website at www.dirt-nyc.com

Date: Monday 21st July

Time: 7pm

Venue: TBA

Price: Tickets are $5 each

There are limited spaces available for this event. Beginning Sunday 22nd June tickets are available for purchase from the Arts Connection Table at Franklin on Sunday mornings or from the Imago Burnside Office. Please email jan@imagodeicommunity.com for more details.

Film Action Oregon First Annual Film Scout Photo Scavenger Hunt

Ready for an adventure?

Be sure to sign up to take part in Film Action Oregon's First Annual Film Scout Photo Scavenger Hunt taking place on Saturday, July 12th at the Hollywood Theatre. Participating teams will be shown clips of movies filmed at various locations around Portland. Each team will do their best to identify where each scene was filmed, race to each individual site, and snap photos of themselves and friends at each location. Participation in the event is completely FREE!!!! To sign up for Film Scout visit www.filmaction.org and click on the Film Scout Logo.

Film Scout participants will be invited back to the Theatre on Thursday, July 17th for Film Action's "Hooray for Hollywood" celebration commemorating the opening of the Hollywood Theatre on July 17, 1926.
Thousands will enjoy a multitude of live performances by well-known local artists, eat expertly prepared barbeque, and relax under the stars while photos taken by Film Scout teams are projected onto the side of the Theatre.

www.hollywoodtheatre.org

Dr. Wes Hurd Lecture

"A Journey from Modernism to Post-Whatever"

Dr. Wes Hurd founded McKenzie Study Center, a fellowship of Christian thinkers and teachers dedicated to understanding the Bible and its relation to the great world ideas and culture. He is co-founder and President of Bluetower Arts Foundation of Eugene, Oregon. He has as M.A. in Biblical Studies from Western Seminary, a Ph.D in Educational Foundations and an M.F.A in Painting from the University of Oregon. He is a full-time tutor at Gutenberg College, a great books college based in Eugene where he teaches art history, western civilization and art practica. He is also director of Art Project, an arts fellowship within Gutenberg College. As a practicing artist, Wes was nominated for the first Northwest Contemporary Art Award through the Portland Art Museum. He has written many short essays and articles on arts, Biblical faith, Christian and the dynamics of culture.

Dr. Wes Hurd will be joining us on the evening of Tuesday July 15th to share some of his own personal journey as a visual artist and lecture on the theme of visual arts in the 21st Century. Dr. Hurd is an amazing artist, speaker and a passionate believer who has long been an advocate for the importance of arts in a faith context. Don't miss this opportunity to hear Dr Hurd speak, see some of his paintings and be part of the discussion. Check out Dr. Hurd's work at www.weshurd.com

In this evening's talk Dr. Hurd will spend most of his time talking about contemporary art through his own experience in visual art over the last 15 years. The seminar will have two parts. It will begin with a short review and assessment of developments in contemporary art. In the second part Dr. Hurd will give a brief history of his own development as an artist by showing images of his work.

Date: Tuesday July 15th
Time: 7pm-9pm
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Karli Fairbanks, Breanna Paletta & Justin Bennett in the Round

Imago Dei songwriter Breanna Paletta will be performing a show with Spokane-based songwriter Karli Fairbanks and Salem-based singer/songwriter Justin Bennett on Thursday July 10th at Mississippi Pizza. All three will be playing in the round, harmonizing on each others' songs. Show starts at 9pm and is FREE.

www.myspace.com/breannapaletta
www.myspace.com/justinbennettmusic
www.myspace.com/karlifairbanks

Allegra Villela Show

Imago Dei Photographer Allegra Villela will be opening her first ever show at the Sunnyside Family Swap Shop Co-op on July 5th. Come check out her work and enjoy the festivities at an open house this weekend from 9am - 4pm Sat. The Sunnyside Swap Shop Co-op July open house is a summer celebration with the grand opening of our shared outdoor play yard, a fabulous art show and a wonderful puppet show on our main stage.

Here are the details so you can make plans to make the best of the day:

Open house hours: Saturday, July 5th 9am - 4pm

Location:Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist Church at 3520 SE Yamhill St

Refreshments: Ice cold lemonade and sweet and salty treats will be
served under the shade of the back yard tree all day long. Enough
food will be purchased with co-op funds so that there is something for
everyone. To add to the spread and spread out the fun, please bring a
sweet or savory treat to share (berries, chips, etc.) Any type of
finger food is welcome.

Morning entertainment: Any time there is enough of an audience from 10
- noon, Dena Wilder will be taking the stage to showcase what our
morning music time and Family Folk Music nights are all about.

Afternoon entertainment: I understand Penny's Puppets is a popular
and well enjoyed phenomenon. She will be on our main stage in the
Swap Shop from 3-4 doing a show called "Donkey Saves the Day."

Art all day: Co-op member Chris Dennis (whose art we have been
enjoying above the great room couch) will be showcasing the inspiring
photography of Alegra Villella for our first Swap Shop art show. She
is just 16 years old and already a stunning talent. Her photographs
will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to the Sunnyside
United Methodist Church building fund to help support the maintenance
and improvements of this great building we are all enjoying. You can
get sneak peak at Alegra's work on this site:
www.flickr.com/photos/av_photography

www.sunnysideswapshop.org

July 2nd: Arts DIY Night Cookery Evening

The brand new Imago Dei DIY Arts meets on Wednesday 2nd July at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall of Evangel Baptist.

Caleb McBee (Apotheke) will be sharing his culinary skills with us and creating some delectable delights...come learn something new in the kitchen and feel free to bring a project to work on as time permits...

The DIY Arts group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm in Evangel Baptist Fellowship Hall, (NE 29th & Flanders.) Come join your fellow artists, craftspeople, and general creative brains for a night of diy project mayhem! We'll work on our own projects (nothing too loud, too messy or too large please!), have a little time to chat together, and bring a treat to share if you'd like! anyone is welcome!

This is a great opportunity to spend some time being intentionally creative and to meet new people or reconnect with old friends. For more information email Julia Barbee (juliabarbee@yahoo.com) or Suzy Hoile (suzy@bassmonkey.com)

Aug. 21-24: Scriptwriting Workshop with Tim McIntosh

Write Your Movie, Write Your Play!


Scriptwriting is an unrivaled joy—even more so when you know what you're doing. It's a mode of expression that puts you in the driver's seat. Scriptwriting lets you visualize and perform the stories and ideas you feel strongly about. It's an opportunity for you to be an active producer and not just a passive consumer.

Perhaps you aspire to be the next great independent filmmaker. Or maybe you just want to entertain your friends with a clever story. Either way, your script will come to life if you know how to craft a great plot, intriguing characters, and tense conflict.

This class is for screenwriters and playwrights who want to develop their own script or work on a draft-in-progress. In this class we will ...

* Analyze films that work
* Perform gripping dialogue
* Write to "show" not "tell"
* Learn the habits of good writers

During the course of the seminar, participants will write their own five-to-ten minute script. The winning script will be awarded and filmed (at no cost to the student).

This class is intended for beginning screenwriters and playwrights. Classes will be cozy and designed for plenty of interaction with the teacher and other students.
Who Is Teaching It?

Tim McIntosh is a screenwriter, playwright, and actor. His most recent play, Søn of Abraham, received a Best New Play of 2008 award from the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. His screenplay Mandi is scheduled for release this winter by Kalon Media. Recent acting credits include the Manhattan Crack'r and Swamp Robber.
How Much Does It Cost?

The cost is $95. Some scholarships are available. Enrollment is limited.

When and Where Will It Happen?

August 21st-August 24th 2008 venue tba

How Do You Register?

Email jan@imagodeicommunity.com

Rachel Austin Show

PDX Picks June 25th 2008

Friday 27th: Chris Hedges

Bestselling author and Pullitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges and journalist, Laila Al-Aran spent several months interviewing Iraqi war veterans to expose the patterns of the occupation and how Iraqi civilians are affected. Tonight they're in Powell's reading from, Collateral Damage, the book they compiled from their research. 7pm. Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Bvd., Beaverton. FREE

Saturday 28th: The Kite Runner

Come join the Faith and Film Group on Saturday June 28th at 7pm as we watch and discuss the film adaptation of the award-winning novel, "The Kite Runner." Everyone is welcome, snacks will be provided, bring a friend and enjoy a great movie and engaging discussion. If you have any questions or need directions, please feel free to contact Regina Blevins at reginablevins@yahoo.com. 4634 SW Comus Place. Portland, OR, 97219

Sunday 29th: Round 3 with Nick Jaina

An intimate evening of live music, art and poetry in the round with music from Nick Jaina, Michael Apinyakul (Shoeshine Blue,) Sean Flinn, (Invisibe City Rockets.) Poetry from Trevino Brings plenty and live art from local artists. 8pm sharp. Mt Tabor Presbyterian, 5441 SE Belmont Street.$5-10 Suggested Donation.

Sunday 29th: Mint Chicks with Polka Madre

FREE show featuring New Zealand powerpop band THE MINT CHICKS and Mexico City klezmer-punk band POLKA MADRE. 9pm at East End (203 SE Grand). www.myspace.com/themintchicks www.myspace.com/madrecomezon

Monday 30th: Anonymous Theatre 2008: Rumors

Cast members audition and rehearse individually, arrive at the theatre in street clothes and sit in the audience, not knowing with whom they will share the stage until they hear the first line shouted from the stage. Gerding theatre, 128 NW 11th Ave. www.theatrevertigo.org. 7:30pm $20

Risk/Reward Performance Lab

Saturday, June 28 (Part II of a two-day event) Hand to Mouth Theatre presents RISK/REWARD PERFORMANCE LAB, featuring HAND2MOUTH THEATRE, LIZZIEMOVES CO., ATOLE, JOE VON APPEN, FEVER THEATER, POLKA MADRE, HELSINKI SYNDROME, DJ BROKENWINDOW —,

A new performance series curated by Hand2Mouth Theater. Risk/Reward invites several genre-bending/blending performers, dancers, theater types and music innovators from the greater Northwest to the stage. Two full programs over two nights, filled with short, provocative, fun, unabashedly artistic performance. Take the risk. This is a two day event. Tickets are $9 advance and $11 at the door. Come both days and it's $15. www.somedaylounge.com

The Mint Chicks with Polka Madre

Sunday, June 29
FREE show featuring New Zealand powerpop band THE MINT CHICKS and Mexico City klezmer-punk band POLKA MADRE. 9pm at East End (203 SE Grand). These are two bands you don't want to miss! This may be the only chance to see them for free...

www.myspace.com/themintchicks
www.myspace.com/madrecomezon

Round Three with Nick Jaina

The Portland Round is an intimate evening of live music, live painting and quality music all taking place in the round.

Round Three featuring music from Nick Jaina, Michael Apinyakul (Shoeshine Blue,) and Sean Flinn, (Invisible City Rockets.) Poetry from Trevino Brings Plenty and live art from local artists. Suggested donation $5-10

Sunday, June 29, 2008

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church
5441 SE Belmont Street

http://www.myspace.com/theportlandround

PDX Picks June 18th 2008

Thursday 19th: Goldfinger

Arguably the best in Connery era James Bond featuring gold-painted women, evil henchmen and the first on screen appearance of a laser beam. A good place to begin a lifetime infatuation with 007. Laurelhurst Theatre, 2735 E Burnside. 7pm. Over 21's. $3

Opens Thursday 19th: Rumpus Room Dance

Assembled like a short story collection, dropped into an urban architectural setting, Rumpus Room Dance's latest show, Into the Fold is a collaboration between dance, sculpture, light and painting, toying with the sensation of being on the outside looking in. Pinnacle Pavilion. NW 10th Ave. 8:30pm, Thurs.-Sun. $25 (or 2 for $40)

Opens Friday 20th: Chop Shop

Hard hitting movie following the story of Alejandro, a streetwise boy from Queen's trying to save money for a burrito cart. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. $4-$6

Saturday 21st: St. Johns No Fest

St. Johns hosts a live 12 hour extravaganza of some of the best experimental, free-jazz, improvisational and electronic music the city has to offer. Takes place at four alternative venues across St. Johns. All day. FREE.

Tuesday 24th: US Air Guitar Championships

The casting call for this year's US Air Guitar Championships makes a one night pit stop in Portland to recruit local talent. Dante's SW 3rd Ave. 9pm. Over 21's. $12 advance. $15 on the door. Register to compete at www.usairguitar.com

The Remains of the Day at Imago Book Group

The Imago book group will meet on Sunday 13th July at 3pm to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s Booker prize winning novel, “The Remains of the Day.” Weather permitting we plan to meet at the North East corner of the duck pond in Laurelhurst Park. Please bring a blanket and snacks to share. Everyone is welcome, please read the novel beforehand.

If the weather is looking a little suspect email jan@imagodeicommunity.com for venue changes. For more information or to join our mailing list email vortecho@gmail.com

PDX Picks May 12th 2008

Wednesday 11th: Perhapst

John Moen, previously of the Maroons and the Decemberists releases his first record under his new project, Perhapst. With support from Norfolk and Western and Two Beers. Holocene. 9pm. Over 21's. $8.

Thursday 12th: Prefresh Launch

Imago designer, Jay Taylor launches his range of graphic based tees for kids at Black Wagon tonight. Featuring refreshments, music from local MC Ohmega Watts and fun wool art from a great local artist. Black Wagon, Mississippi.(6-9pm).FREE

Thursday 12th: Best of the 34th Northwest Film and Video Festival

For one night only check out the highlight reel from last fall's NW Film festival. Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum. 8pm.

Friday 13th: Salman Rushdie

World-renowned author Salman Rushdie reads from his latest novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," - a dazzling book full of wonders. 7pm. Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Bvd. Beaverton. FREE. All ages.

Sunday 15th: Festival of Balloons

Barbecue competition, Rogue beer garden, classic car show and of course balloons are all part of the entertainment at Cook Park this afternoon. Cook Park, 17005 SW 92nd Ave.Friday-Sunday $7. More info at www.tigardballoon.org

Prefresh Launch

Hey everybody!

I’ve been working on a design side project and would love it if you could stop by Black Wagon on Mississippi on Thursday the 12th (6-9pm).

Prefresh is a design project that basically takes graphics that I would typically do for adults but placed on kid’s tees. Black Wagon is hosting a small trunk show for us along with a great artist who makes some fun art out of wool. Stop by for a beer & say hello! Milton, (aka Ohmega Watts) will be producing sounds on the 1’s and 2’s.
hope to see you there!

Much gratitude if you forward on to anyone you think would be interested.
peace.

Jay Taylor

www.prefresh.com

PICA Lectures: John Malpede

All The Way From LA!
John Malpede Will Lecture About His Work!
The Public is Invited (it's free, tell your friends)
Monday June 9th, 7:30pm Sharp!
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema Room 92
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

John Malpede is a director, actor, activist, and writer. In 1985, Malpede founded and continues to direct the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD), the first performance group in the nation comprised primarily of homeless and formerly homeless people. LAPD's mission is to create performances that connect lived experience to the social forces that shape the lives and communities of people living in poverty. "A nationally acclaimed theater radical and social visionary, Malpede has been confounding audience expectations for two decades," said Linda Eisenstein in the Cleveland Plain Dealer this year. Directed by Malpede, LAPD is current touring Agents & Assets, a performance that addresses the consequences of the U.S. government's escalating war on drugs and the misuse of U.S. intelligence agencies by the executive branch of the government. Agents & Assets has been produced in Los Angeles, Detroit, and at the Cleveland Public Theater. www.pica.org

PDX Picks June 4th 2008

Wednesday 4th: DIY Arts Night

The brand new Imago Dei DIY Arts group kicks off on Wednesday 4th June at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall of Evangel Baptist.
The DIY Arts group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm in Evangel Baptist Fellowship Hall, (NE 29th & Flanders.) Come join your fellow artists, craftspeople, and general creative brains for a night of diy project mayhem! We'll work on our own projects (nothing too loud, too messy or too large please!), have a little time to chat together, and bring a treat to share if you'd like! anyone is welcome! For more information email Julia Barbee (juliabarbee@yahoo.) or Suzy Hoile (suzy@bassmonkey.com)

Thursday 5th: Holly Andres Exhibition

Well-known for her creepy family tableaux photographer Holly Andres debuts a new body of work called Sparrow Lane tonight. The series is hooked around Andres' childhood fascination with Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries. Quality Pictures, 916 NW Hoyt St

Thursday 5th: Friends of the Afflicted Benefit

The Holocene hosts a musical benefit to support the plight of oppressed Nicaraguan farm workers. Featuring music from Point Juncture, WA, Reporter, Hutch & Kathy plus others. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. 9pm. $5-$10 sliding scale. Over 21's

Opens Friday 6th: Mister Lonely

Harmony Korine's latest off the wall effort, follows a Michael Jackson impersonator as he befriends a Marilyn Monroe impersonator on the streets of Paris. Opens Friday at the Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.

Saturday 7th: Holocene Birthday Party

Celebrate the Holocene's birthday with a free party featuring music from local legends the Shaky Hands, Horsefeathers and others. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. 8pm. FREE. Over 21's.

Tango Alpha Tango Washington Show

Tango Alpha Tango
w/ Dominic Castillo & The Rock Savants and Little Beirut
Kelly's Olympian
426 SW Washington
June 14th, 9:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/tangoalphatango (for more info)

PICA Lectures: Amy Yoes

All The Way From NYC!
Amy Yoes Will Lecture About Her Work!
The Public is Invited (it's free, tell your friends)
Monday June 2nd, 7:30pm Sharp!
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema Room 92
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

Amy Yoes has been interested in ornament and architectural space for many years. Her recent projects have become more three dimensional and have involved animation and light. Her work has been exhibited in L.I.C., NYC, Socrates Sculpture Park; 50,000 Beds, a project by Chris Doyle on view at Artspace, New Haven, CT; the Islip Museum's Carriage House, Islip, NY; and Michael Steinberg Gallery, New York, NY.

She created a wall drawing, Sightseers Folklore, for Wave Hill's exhibition Out of Bounds in 2005. Her work has been exhibited at Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT; Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfiled Hills, MI; Hollins University, Roanoke, VA; and The Peppermil Fireside Lounge, Las Vegas, NV. She has received grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and the New York Foundation for the Arts. She earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

www.pica.org

Benefit Bluegrass Concert

Benefit Concert and Auction
For Our Friend Kerrie Hubbard

May 27th ~ 7pm

Sunnyside Environmental School
3421 SE Salmon Street, Portland

With Local Bluegrass from
Choctaw Ridge

Choctaw Ridge is Athena Patterson, Chick Rose, Gene Alger, and SES Student Kian Dye

On October 25th, 2007 Kerrie Hubbard was diagnosed with Diffuse Large B-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Since then she has endured 6 rounds of debilitating chemotherapy and is now, thankfully, officially in remission and cancer free. Unfortunately, she is left with large medical bills as she tries to get back on track with work.

Kerrie is a passionate artist who makes her living doing an assortment of freelance jobs so that she has time to pursue her other passion – helping people. She has been involved with charity cycling events, Habitat For Humanity, homeless outreach, and the Be A Hero project to help orphans in DR Congo, just to name a few. Kerrie has given so much of her time and her heart and now she needs our help.

The concert is free but donations are greatly appreciated!

Craft Fair

The Artistery is looking for vendors for its 1st Annual Craft Fair! We are holding a craft fair Saturday, June 28, and need approximately 20 vendors to set up shop!
VENDORS APPLY! Please send in the following information to Jaclyn Lewis (jacklebee@hotmail.com):

Name:
Business Name:
Description of Work:
2-3 Low Res jpgs, if available:
Price Range:
Type of Display Used (garment rack, table, etc):

*All vendors will be notified by June 1st.
*If accepted, the submission fee is $20 for a 4'x4' space, to be paid by June 3rd. You must provide your own table!
*We provide venue lighting, ambient at best, so bring a battery powered light source if desired.
*The Craft Fair will be held from 11-4pm, come as early as 9:30 to set up!
For more information, e-mail Jaclyn Lewis (jacklebee@hotmail.com)

Benefit Show for Nicaragua

EVENT: Amigo; a benefit for The Affected
More Info at: www.affectedmovie.com

WHEN: Thursday, June 5th
7:00pm (door) 8:00pm (show)

WHERE: Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison
www.holocene.org

COST: $5-$10 sliding scale

WHO:
Point Juncture, WA
Tractor Operator
Reporter
Hutch & Kathy (members of The Thermals)
Andy Combs & The Moth
Sabertooth

EVENT DESCRIPTION:
SUPER FUN SHOW for a SUPERFUND SITE!

Portland's music community will be coming together at Holocene on June 5th to support Catawampus Films, and Nicaraguans suffering from CKD, an epidemic of kidney failure that epidemiologists are referring to as 'a veiled genocide.'

For years agribusiness has been dumping EPA banned poisons on northern Nicaragua and then exporting those products for first-world consumption. Catawampus Films is completing a documentary feature on this hidden disaster with the help of Stephen Kinzer, Alec Baldwin, Dan Koppel, and Noam Chomsky.

The crew has also started a non-profit, La Isla Foundation, to support those most affected by the epidemic.

If you have any questions about the event or our work in Nicaragua please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your time,

Lisa Wells
503.481.3592
Lisarwells@gmail.com

PDX Picks April 30th 2008

Wednesday 30th: Scapino Ballet Rotterdam

The oldest contemporary company in Rotterdam makes its PDX Debut tonight. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway. 7:30pm. All ages. $20-50.

Friday 2nd: Karaoke Throwdown

As part of this year's Portland Film Festival, Gallery Homeland will be hosting the first ever Experimental Filmmaker Karaoke Throwdown @ 10 pm May 2nd. Join them for a brand new PDX Fest event! A handful of your favorite local filmmakers, (including Imago Filmmaker Mel Brown,) have created homemade karaoke videos to their favorite karaoke songs. Audience members will get to perform songs from this custom made catalog and experience an all-new way of doing Karaoke!

Friday 2nd: Dave Anderson Opening

In the Company of Crows and Ravens, Oils on Canvas. Reception from 6pm-9pm, Friday, May 2nd. The show will run through Saturday, May 31st, 2008 at Tilde, 7919 SE 13th Avenue, Portland OR. Imago Artist, Dave Anderson will show his study of crows; mysterious, colorful and imaginatively rendered in oil on canvas. .

Saturday 3rd: Laura Veirs.

Local sweet-voiced songstress Laura Veirs will be charming the crowd at the Doug Fir tonight with tunes from her six wonderful records. Support from Liam Finn and Let's Go Sailing. Doug Fir Lounge, 9pm. Over 21's. $15.

Sunday 14th: Willy Vlautin

Motel Life author and Richmond Fontaine frontman, Willy Vlautain will be reading from his latest novel Northline this evening. An exclusive cd with music scored and played by Vlautin accompanies the book. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside Street. 7:30pm. FREE.

Prince Caspian Screening

Dr Garry Friesen, Professor of Bible at Multnomah Bible College is organizing a couple of special screenings of the new adaptation of CS Lewis'"Prince Caspian." Not only is this a great movie but it's also an excellent opportunity for you to enjoy a fun morning with your friends or family. Information is listed below.

Two Showings:

Friday May 16 at 11:59pm until 2:15am Sat morning ($7.50)
For Adults & Students (13 yrs & up)

Group Rate: for youth groups with 10 or more - $6.50

11:15pm Doors open
11:30pm Costume Contest
11:59pm “Prince Caspian”
2:15am Movie ends
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For children and adults bringing children. ($5 children, $7 adults)
Saturday, May 17 at 10:00am

9:15am Doors open
9:20 Costume Contest in the Lobby with Narnia prizes.
9:45 Enter movie venue
12:15pm Movie ends
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Oak Grove 8, 16100 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Oak Grove, OR 97267
503-698-8926
Www.familycinemas.com


BY MAIL: If you would like to join us send a check written to “Multnomah Bible College” with a self-addressed stamped envelope and we will send you the tickets. Note prices above. Send to: Dr G, 8435 NE Glisan, Portland, OR 97220.

CONTACT PERSON: Jacob Day 503-251-5210
jday@multnomah.edu

Local Jazz Artist Selling Album for Adoption:

Recording artist, Mindy Anderson, recently released the jazz album, "Rooted", created to help provide children the opportunity to experience the lasting hope and joy of being rooted in a loving family. In partnership with the Ibsen Adoption Network (www.ibsenadopt.org), all proceeds from the album will go to support special needs adoption. Ibsen is a private, Christian, nonprofit organization that for the past ten years has been working to raise awareness about the needs of waiting children, giving grants towards the cost of adoption, and developing support groups for adoptive families. "Thousands of children in the United States are trapped in the foster care system waiting for a permanent family and millions of children worldwide will go to sleep tonight in an orphanage or alone on the street. Although we cannot help every waiting child in the world, together, one child at a time, we can help give children the opportunity to experience the life changing gift of family."

Please buy an album for yourself and friends to support the cause of adoption. "Rooted" will be available to purchase online on or around May 5th at www.mindyanderson.com (all proceeds will be given to the Ibsen Adoption Network). For samples of the music and more information on the album please visit Mindy Anderson on facebook or at www.myspace.com/mindyrooted. She can also be emailed directly at anderson.mindy@gmail.com

POW Fest 2008

Sour Apple Productions, in partnership with Film Action Oregon, is proud to present the 2008 Portland Women’s Film Festival Schedule of Events. The mission of the Portland Women’s Film Festival is to showcase the very best contemporary international independent films made by women, promote and create opportunities for women working in all areas of the film industry, and educate the greater community through filmmaker panels and hands-on workshops.

Spanning May 15-18, and held at Portland, Oregon’s historic Hollywood Theatre, POW Fest will throw a rockin’ kick-off party at The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel, exhibit select women-made movies, moderate several exciting filmmaker panels, host an expo of women-owned and served businesses, offer a day-long screenwriting workshop, and present a variety of emPOWering Q&As with the numerous filmmakers who will be in
attendance. In addition, the festival will spotlight a retrospective of the Guest of Honor, female indie director pioneer Allison Anders’, award-winning feature film work, including Gas Food Lodging (Co-Presented by Portland State University) and Border Radio (Presented by Video Vérité).


Please visit www.powfest.com to see the complete four-day schedule of screenings (including titles and directors) and events.

POW Fest is produced by Sour Apple Productions in partnership with Film
Action Oregon.


Contact: Tara Johnson-Medinger
tara@sourappleproductions.com

Karaoke Throwdown

Hey Hey Hello~

This Friday May 2nd at the Gallery Homeland, the PDX film festival is having a Karaoke throwdown night.

What is this you ask?

Well, about a month ago I threw together a funny lil Karaoke video for the song “ You’ve gotta friend”. Gretchen Hogue who curates the PDX Film Festival gathered a handful of local filmmakers to do the same. There is free Pabst all evening for all you poor artist friends of mine. Come along and sing or just come on out and watch some creative videos.

The First Ever Experimental Filmmaker Karaoke Throwdown @ galleryHomeland
10 pm May 2nd
Join us for a brand new PDX Fest event! We have invited a handful of our favorite filmmakers to create homemade karaoke videos to their favorite karaoke songs. Audience members will get to perform songs from this custom made catalog and experience an all-new way of doing Karaoke!

The PDX Film Festival runs April 30-May 4th

There are some great films showing. I’m always a little skeptical going to these events because it’s a real gamble if you’ll end up sitting through a dreadful experimental piece or if you find a real gem. I have an “inside” to the better ones, so if you’re interested let me know and I’ll tell ya which ones to sneak into and which ones to avoid.

Melani Brown- Imago Filmmaker(melinimo@yahoo.com)

PDX Picks April 23rd 2008

Wednesday April 23rd: Hot Chip

Hot Chip make good dance music for intelligent people. This British dance outfit will be playing from their latest record, Made in the Dark tonight, with support from Free Blood. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside. 9pm. All ages. $18.

Opens Friday 25th: Young at Heart

Stephen Walker's heartwarming documentary follows the progress of a choir entirely composed of over 70's as they get together to sing, record, tour and perform in front of bemused audiences. Fox Tower 10, 846 SW Park Ave.

Friday 25th - Sunday 27th: Imago Artists' Retreat

There are about 5 spots left on this year's Arts Retreat. The Imago Arts Retreat 2008 will take place over the weekend of April 25th - 27th in Trout Creek Bible Camp. Special guest speaker pastor and playwright David Taylor, (Hope Chapel, Austin www.hope.org) will be leading the seminars on the theme of the Life of the Mature Believer Artist. The weekend will have plenty of space to relax, meet other local artists and spend some time creating. The cost will be $60 per person including accommodation, activities and all meals. Email jan@imagodeicommunity.com asap if you want to grab one of the last few spots. To keep in the loop and get to know other people attending the arts retreat follow this link to join the Arts Retreat conversation on the Z Loop https://www.zloop.com/portal/Login.html?loopkey=Artsretreat&keypassword=artrocks

Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th: Stumptown Comics Fest

For one weekend of the year Portland goes comic book crazy, celebrating everything that's great and good in the world of comics. Join the celebration at Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel, 1000 NE Multnomah St. 10am-6pm daily. $6 per day. $10 for the weekend. All ages.

Sunday 27th: Nick Jaina.

Local singer, songwriter Nick Jaina is back in town after a lengthy hiatus on the road. Catch him singing his hauntingly beautiful tunes for dead people at the Doug Fir tonight with support from Throw Me The statue and Brothers Young. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside. Over 21's. $8.

Paint in Japan

If you ever wanted to go draw and paint in Japan but thought it was too expensive, then think again.

From years of traveling to Japan Gary Snavely has learned how to do it as cheaply as possible. He knows all kinds of good places to paint and even where to buy art supplies at half the price of what you would pay in the States.
Gary is guiding a small group of artists on a trip to Tokyo and the surrounding area September 29 through October 13. The entire cost for the trip would be less than $3000,00 at current prices.

If you would like more information email Gary at gwsnavely@yahoo.com or call him at 503-650-6440. He attends the 12 O’clock service at Imago Dei so it would be easy to link up before or after a service to talk.

PICA Lectures: Regine Basha

All The Way From NYC!
Regine Basha Will Lecture About Her Work!
Monday April 21, 7:30 PM
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

Regine Basha is a curator who, for the past 15 years has worked in Montreal, New York and Austin. Her undergraduate work at NYU was in Studio Art and Art History and her graduate work was at the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (class of 96). As an independent curator she has been mostly involved in realizing context-specific situations for the production of new work in both public and private space, as well as considering alternative curatorial practice.

Basha's recent and upcoming exhibitions include an exhibition about listening with Steve Roden and Stephen Vitiello (Lora Reynolds Gallery), an exhibition with Berlin-based Setareh Shahbazi (Contemporary Arts Forum, Santa Barbara), and a town-wide sound sculpture project in Marfa, Texas called The Marfa Sessions (Ballroom Marfa). Basha's essays have appeared in Art Lies, Art Papers, Bidoun, Cabinet, Modern Painters and Performing Arts Journal. She is currently installed at unitednationsplaza, Berlin as curatorial participant. www.pica.org

PDX Picks April 17th 2008

Thursday 17th: Mark Kozelek and David Bazan

Mark Kozelek (Red House Painters & Sun Kill Moon,) is solo tonight playing from his seemingly endless back catalogue. Support comes from David Bazan, (Pedro the Lion,) making for a must see musical event. Alladin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie. All Ages. 8pm.

Saturday 19th: Planet B-Boy

Catch this documentary about break dancing, playing all week at the Regal Fox Tower 10, with live performance from the Apple Juice Crew. Regal Fox Tower Stadium 10, 846 SW Park Ave.

Saturday 19th: Fleet Foxes and Blitzen Trapper

If you have not yet heard Seattle-based band Fleet Foxes, proceed straight to their myspace page and prepare to fall in love with their haunting medieval vocals and enormous, decadent rock. There in town tonight with local favorites Blitzen Trapper, supported by AU. Well-worth a look in. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrisson. Over 21s. 9pm.

Sunday 20th: Mercury Fashion Show

Twelve local designers go head to head for your vote in hopes of winning a $1,000 grand prize. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, 8pm. $10. Over 21's

Sunday 20th: The Round

3 songwriters share the stage with slam poets & live painters... audience sits in rapt attention... This is a non-profit, volunteer powered "arts experience". It's about community, inspiration and change for the artist and the audience. An intimate evening of live music in the Round, great ambience, lovely people, fantastic art. With music from Andy Combs ( Point Juncture Washington), Ali Ippolito, and Leonard Mynx. Slam poetry from local legend Anis Mojgani and Seattle-based slam poet, Danny Sherard and live art from Nathan Clark and Jaik Faulk. I curate this event and it comes highly recommended, we’d love to see you there. Program kicks off at 8pm sharp. Suggested donations from $5-10, all money to the artists. Location Pacific Crest Community School Theatre, 116 NE 29th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97232. Check out our myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/theportlandround or www.theround.org

April 20th- Round Two: Portland

3 songwriters share the stage with slam poets & live painters... audience sits in rapt attention... This is a non-profit, volunteer powered "arts experience". It's about community, inspiration and change for the artist and the audience. An intimate evening of live music in the Round, great ambience, lovely people, fantastic art. With music from Andy Combs ( Point Juncture Washington), Ali Ippolito, and Leonard Mynx. Slam poetry from local legend Anis Mojgani and Seattle-based slam poet, Danny Sherard and live art from Nathan Clark and Jaik Faulk. We are excited. We’d love to see you there. Program kicks off at 8pm sharp. Suggested donations from $5-10, all money to the artists. Location Pacific Crest Community School Theatre, 116 NE 29th Ave., Portland, Oregon 97232. Check out our myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/theportlandround or www.theround.org

Sunday 20th April, 8pm.

Art Spark

Project Youth Doc at the Hollywood Theatre

Film Action Oregon (FAO), the nonprofit that owns and operates the Hollywood Theatre has helped students ages 13-15 create over 30 films since the inception of FAO’s Project Youth Doc (PYD) summer documentary film production classes in 2004. PYD students attend class Monday through Friday for 4 weeks for 5 hours each day during the summer learning the ins and outs of video production, from story boarding and pitching their ideas, to learning the basics of cinematography, lighting and sound. Students shoot their films on professional gear – HD cameras and industry standard sound and lighting equipment and edit on state of the art editing bays equipped with Final Cut Pro. The four week course is team taught by 4 professional filmmakers with years of real world experience. At the end of the program all of the films are screened at the Hollywood Theatre for family, friends and community members; students also receive a DVD copy of their work.

PYD is open to all youth 13-15 with an interest in film. This year only one PYD session is open to the general public; this session begins on July 21st and concludes on August 15th. Tuition for all 4 weeks is just $400. Class size is restricted to 16 students. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. For more information, or to request an application contact Justen Harn: Justen@filmaction.org / 503-493-1128.

PICA Lectures: Storm Tharp

Hometown Boy!
Storm Tharp Will Lecture About His Work!
The Public Is Invited (it's free, tell your friends)
Monday April 7th, 7:30pm Sharp!
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

Storm Tharp was raised in the rural town of Ontario, Oregon where his creative life began in calligraphy and ceramics. He attended Cornell University in 1988 and received a BFA from the College of Architecture, Art and Urban Planning. He moved to Portland, Oregon in 1992.

His work is categorically interdisciplinary - although recently, his output has been primarily large-scale works on paper. These works, which are mainly figurative, encompass many narrative and historical references - balancing the sublime and desperate postures of human theatrics. Upcoming solo exhibits are scheduled for Galerie Bertand et Gruner in Geneva, Switzerland in September and PDX Contemporary Art in Portland, Oregon, - November 2008. www.pica.org

Buckman Bash

WHAT: The BUCKMAN BASH features solo performances by James Mercer of The Shins and Stephen Malkmus of Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks (plus musical opener to be announced) in a benefit concert for Buckman Elementary School, award-winning arts-focus option school in Portland Public Schools. Acclaimed performance artist and local personality Andrew Dickson will lead the revels as MC. A silent art auction featuring work by acclaimed artist Storm Tharp and others, video shorts, and a Buckman student art gallery, will complete the evening's festivities.

WHERE: Jupiter Hotel
800 East Burnside
Portland, OR 97214

WHEN: Friday, April 11, 2008
Doors open 7:00pm

TICKETS: $50 per person; 21 and over only.
On sale March 21, 2008, 3:00pm
www.brownpapertickets.com
and
Jackpot Records
3736 SE Hawthorne
and
203 SW Ninth Avenue
Portland, Oregon


Information about the event will be available at www.buckmanelementary.org/artsale.

Kids at Flutter

Olio United presents A Look At Social Responsibility

Olio United presents a look at social responsibility with brands Good Society from Seattle + Apolis Activism from California.
Thursday April 10 from 6 - 9 PM
Discuss fair-trade practices. Hear about their partnerships and causes for good, from the designers themselves.

Showing full collections of men's and women's clothing Thursday only.

And goodies from the Bakery Bar.

1028 SE Water Ave. Portland 97214
503.542.5000
oliounited.com

Erik Railton Exhibit

Imago artist Erik Railton invites you to join him for the opening of his new show "Old Song."
Reception time is 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. friday April 4th.
Location is Life + Limb 1716 E. Burnside Portland, OR 97214 Hope to see you there.

PDX Picks April 3rd 2008

Thursday 3rd:First Thursday

New to Portland? Want to meet some great new people and find out what's going on in the local arts and culture scene? Need an excuse for a great night out. Join us for First Thursday in the Pearl as we walk round the galleries, exhibitions and shows, drink some coffee and discuss. For more information email Adele (adele.galebach@gmail.com) or simply show up and meet her on the evening. To find out more about what's taking place at First Thursday this month check out www.firstthursdayportland.com Meet at 6pm at Quality Pictures, (corner of NW 9th and Hoyt)

Thursday 3rd: Ghostland Observatory

Punky, electronic, danceable: check out Austin's own cape-wearing super heroes, Ghostland Observatory. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, 8pm. $16-18. All Ages.

Thursday 3rd: IPRC Open House and Bake Off

Celebrate the Independent Publishing Resource Center's 10th Birthday with cake and zines. IPRC. 917 SW Oak. 6-9pm. FREE

Sunday 6th: Ten Tiny Dances

Ten small experimental dance pieces each confined to a tiny four-foot-by-four-foot space. An array of Portland's most talented and innovative choreographers have worked on this show. Clyde Common, 1014 SW Stark, 7:30pm. $18 All Ages. www.tentinydances.org

Monday 7th: Marjane Satrapi

Iranian author of the Graphic novels Persepolis, Persepolis 2 and the incredibly beautiful animated movie of the same name which focused on her childhood in Iran and experiences as an Iranian ex-pat, Marjane Satrapi presents tonight at Portland Arts and Lectures. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, 7:30pm, $10-26. All ages.

PICA Lectures: Keegan McHargue

All The Way From San Francisco!
Keegan McHargue Will Lecture About His Work!
The Public Is Invited (it's free, tell your friends)
Monday March 31st, 7:30pm Sharp!
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

San Francisco based artist Keegan McHargue (Born in Portland in 1982) has been depicted as "a magnificent maker of intense, busily illustrated drawings and paintings that warp perspective and combine imagery more as if in a dream than in reality". (Sarah Valdez, 2006). McHargue has shown at Jack Hanley in SF, Metro Pictures in NYC, Max Wigram in London, Galerie Emmaunel Perrotin in Paris, and Hiromi Yoshii in Tokyo. His new book Mauve Deep has just been released by Hiromi Yoshii Gallery. www.pica.org