Donut Shop II 116 NE Russell, 528-1919 Through Dec 17 Cris Moss has set up his second “Donut Shop” on the newly invigorated NE Russell Street. Upstairs from the Russell Street Theatre, Moss acquired space for the exhibit’s 17-day run. Participants include Moss himself, Jeremy Bittermann, Valerie Collins, Ted Gibson, Cathy McClure, and John Torreano. […]
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THURSDAY, NOV 30 METAL–Fuel your hatred of this nasty cold weather with the deathly warm hardcore of Enemymine. The low sounds of their two bass guitars and a splaying drum kit will heat you up like three 7000-watt power plants. Bring a kerchief to wipe the sweat from your brow and the tears from your […]
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NEWSFLASH Are you an art star? Well, here is your chance to prove it. It all starts by submitting four slides for review to the Portland Art Museum. If you have made fantastic work in the last two years and are a resident of either Oregon or Clark County, you are eligible! Don’t delay however: […]
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Painting Revolution
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Painting Revolution: Kandinsky, Malevich, and the Russian Avant Garde Portland Art Museum, 226-2811 Through Jan 7 In 1932, following Lenin’s death, Josef Stalin ordered museums and galleries to remove and destroy work of avant-garde artists, in an attempt to squelch any revolutionary tendencies. Luckily, a few clever collectors and museum staff members chose to ignore […]
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THURSDAY, NOV 23 CHRIST, I’M BORED–Nothing is more boring than Thanksgiving day. All you can do is stuff your fat face and then stand around in pleated pants talking to relatives you barely know. So let’s go roller skating! Not only is skating funny-fun-fun, it’s a hilariously healthy way to shed a couple of inches […]
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American Institute of Architects 315 SW 4th Ave, 223-8757 * The Beginning: Paintings from Two Emerging Portland Artists featuring Jeni Lee and John Silva. Through Nov 30 Art Home 121 NW 2nd, 721-0270 Offset lithographs by John Douglas that document intricate architectural drawings of subjects such as the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building. […]
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Four Artists Elizabeth Leach Gallery, 224-0521 Through Dec 23 Four artists contribute to the current exhibit at Elizabeth Leach Gallery. Philosophy of Desire is a display of Drake Deknatel’s large, German Expressionistic canvases. Robert Hanson’s Mythology is a collection of graphite and charcoal figurative drawings. Pilgrims by Forrest Williams is a display of figurative oil […]
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THE ART EVERYONE HATES
Are They Artists or Criminals? Graffiti Writers Explain Why They’re Portland’s Public Servants
28-year-old John has picked up a few essential tricks in his eight years of writing graffiti. Most importantly, he knows that when the police roll up, there is nothing better to do than run. “There’s been a few times when I’ve had to turn into Carl Lewis,” he explains. “I also like to go out […]
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THURSDAY NOV 16 FILM FEST–So you thought the gay and lesbian film fest was boring and mainstream? Fear not, o queer ones, Emulsion Trough is here. One night of experimental film and video– all gay, all good. KD Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, 281-4215, 8-10 pm, $4, all ages DANCE–Like popcorn on a hot […]
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American Institute of Architects 315 SW 4th Ave, 223-8757 * The Beginning: Paintings from Two Emerging Portland Artists featuring Jeni Lee and John Silva. Through Nov 30 Art Home 121 NW 2nd, 721-0270 Offset lithographs by John Douglas that document intricate architectural drawings of subjects such as the Eiffel Tower and the Empire State Building. […]
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In a lot of respects the Web is an overstuffed version of the yellow pages. Sifting through all the advertised crap and half-assed news clips is no small feat. Yet hidden amongst all the catchphrases and sensationalism are a few gems worthy of noting. The creation of the Web not only afforded hyper-communication, but within […]
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My, What a Busy Week!
THURSDAY, NOV 9 TALK–Jeanette Winterson writes award-winning combinations of poetry and fiction. In her latest work, The Powerbook, a cross-generational, cross-gender, wireless narrator, Ali, weaves her tale of love and lust. KD Portland Arts & Lectures, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, 227-2583, 7:30 pm, $20 MUSIC–With Dinosaur Jr., J Mascis made junior high […]