February’s First Thursday Guide The following is just a short list of suggested art exhibits for the hungry art fan who has the courage and intellect to skip out on an episode of Friends. 1.The clever folks at Portland Institute for Contemporary Art have done it again–this time serving up a dish of beauty, ugliness, […]
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Monique Frydman, Horia Boboia, Julie Rall
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Monique Frydman, Horia Boboia, Julie Rall Savage Gallery, 416 NW 10th 223-2868 Through Feb 16 Savage Gallery serves up some international flavor this month, with an exhibit of paintings by three abstract artists, including French artist Monique Frydman, the Romanian-born, Portland artist Horia Boboria, and Portland artist Julie Rall. The exhibit marks the first U.S. […]
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 READING–Honestly? Your brain will be blown by Joel Schalit. He’s the brilliant, SF-based writer/editor for Punk Planet, and his columns consistently link up Judaism, Marxism, punk rock, and the logistics of being human in the most tender, meditative ways. Tonight, he reads from his new book, Jerusalem Calling, which deals with everything […]
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Alberta Street Public House Art Exhibit 1034 NE Alberta, 284-7665 Portland live music photographer Jeff Bizzell displays a healthy smattering of images that highlight various local and touring performers. Opens Jan 31 * Eagerwally Gallery 630 SE 3rd, 335-3821 Climate Control, group exhibit highlighting socially and politically minded art. Participants include Alex Lilly, Amelia Hendley, […]
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Thursday 01/24 FORENSICS–The problem with Law & Order is that there is no interactive Q & A period with the audience. And, even though the shows are “torn from the headlines,” there is that annoying sheen of fiction, not to mention the horrible music. Anyway, here’s the real thing: Brian Ostrom, lab supervisor for Oregon […]
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Alysia Duckler Gallery 1236 NW Hoyt St, 223-7595 Artist David Flynn headlines the exhibit with a display of recent paintings on paper. Also on view is a group exhibit featuring such gallery artists as Ann Carstensen and Lisa Czysz. Through Feb 2 Augen Gallery 817 SW 2nd Ave, 224-8182 The gallery displays a group winter […]
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Five
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Five Disjecta Gallery 116 NE Russell, 335-6979 Through Jan 31 With the group print exhibit Five, Disjecta Gallery proprietors continue with their self-appointed mission of presenting artists who operate on the fringes of the Portland scene. Five printmakers: Alex Lilly, Edward King, Cheyenne Sawyer, Steven A. Orlando, and Amy Donelly display recent work. The exhibit […]
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Thursday 01/17 ELIMIDATE–Have you seen the show Elimidate? One person goes out on a steamy date with four people of the opposite sex and then has to “elimidate” one candidate for every round. Lucky us, they’re filming a totally hip Portland episode at the Meow Meow today, starring none other than the Mercury‘s own knockout/dating […]
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Thursday 1/10 THEATER–Unwrap your kvetching little minds from schmaltzy musical stereotypes involving big talking animals! Fiddler On The Roof’s score and dancing permanently adhere to your memory and sense of well-being, so don’t miss it like a schmuck. MS Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S State, Lake Oswego, 635-3901, Thurs-Sat 8pm, Sun 7pm, $20-22 […]
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Alysia Duckler Gallery 1236 NW Hoyt St, 223-7595 Artist David Flynn headlines the exhibit with a display of recent paintings on paper. Also on view is a group exhibit featuring such gallery artists as Ann Carstensen and Lisa Czysz. Augen Gallery 817 SW 2nd Ave, 224-8182 The gallery displays a group winter exhibition, featuring such […]
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“Whimsey II” and “Repetition”
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“Whimsey II” (Group Exhibit) “Repetition” An installation by Cris Moss Elizabeth Leach Gallery, 207 SW Pine, 224-0521 Through Feb 2 “Whimsey II,” the continued group exhibition at Elizabeth Leach Gallery, presents a catalogue of objects and images, produced by regional and national artists. The display is essentially light-hearted: It’s an intriguing selection of work pronounced […]
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Thursday Jan 3 MUSIC–Even if the names Vaz (ex-Hammerhead!) or Growing (fka Black Man White Man Dead Man) mean nothing to you, it’s a good idea to check out the composed skronk and hilarious composure of punk rock scientists Die Monitor Bats–because, in true Portland form, they’re breaking up after only about five shows, so […]