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.