You may already have heard about Luce, the new event space(s) opened by the husband and wife team of Giovanna Parolari (owner of the Una boutique) and John Toboada (chef and owner of Navarre) that's taken over not one, but two addresses at 2138 and 2140 E Burnside. Not quite a restaurant (I'll leave the exploration of their food happenings to Patrick), it doesn't keep regular hours, and so far has been used only for private events. This week, however, is your first chance to check it out as a paying member of the general public, and see how the mix of food/art/performance/craft workshops pans out. The first item on the calendar is a six-course meal for $120 on Thursday night, for all of you high rollers. More accessible is what's on the docket for Friday, with a five-course vegetarian meal for $45 (add $25 for wine accompaniment)—more than a meal, the event, called Clear Light, is "an installation and experience based on the Buddhist concept of the Clear Light Mind." There will be a felt-art installation by Ashley Helvey and Iacolli & McAllister, plus music by Valet/Honey Owens. The following day (Saturday, 1:30-4:30, $55), Luce will be then be used as a classroom for a felting workshop with Helvey. So basically, they're using the space for whatever they want, and all things they're passionate about. Reserve your spot by writing here (and here for the felting workshop) to be one of the first guests.

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Hit the jump for a shot of a felt installation that may exceed your faith in the medium after the jump.

Like moth wings.

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