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November 2019
Jones & McDowell – Sculpture & Textures
Sidestreet Arts showcases the ceramic sculpture of Kendall Jones and Katherine McDowell’s monotype prints for the month of November and you are invited to come see for yourself . Jones’ textured sculptures beckon you to ask... “what’s your story?” Often, there is the slightest hint of whimsy that draws a smile, as in Hermanas, pictured here. Three young ladies in their polka-dotted dresses and pig-tailed hair hug each other while gazing directly at the viewer, appearing to be sharing some…
Find out more »Living Room Realty & Impact NW Host Holiday Coat Drive
Living Room Realty, a real estate company specializing in Portland, Vancouver, and the North Oregon Coast is pleased to announce the annual Holiday Coat Drive in partnership with Impact NW is now underway. The coat drive will run through Dec. 12. For the sixth year in a row, Living Room Realty is partnering with Impact NW to collect and deliver new coats to babies, children, adults, and seniors in need. Community members and businesses are welcome to drop off a new coat at one of Living Room…
Find out more »Burn This
Asylum Theatre’s sophomore production is Lanford Wilson’s Burn This. Following the death of Robbie, her roommate, dancer-choreographer Anna confronts her grief with support from her steady, uninspiring boyfriend Burton, and her caustic roommate and close friend Larry. Robbie’s brother Pale bursts into the apartment in a drink and grief-fueled frenzy, and sparks fly as he and Anna gravitate toward and repel one another in a dance of fury, empathy, sadness, desire, and passion. Artistic Director Jason Maniccia says “As we’re…
Find out more »A Xmas Cuento Remix Premieres
Milagro Theatre presents A Xmas Cuento Remix, written by Milagro’s Maya Malán-González, directed by Alex Meda, premiering November 29 and onstage through December 22. It’s a modern-day, Latinx take on Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol, this adaptation features strong female leads, modern music, and plenty of holiday cheer. In this version, Anita Chapa loses her job on Christmas Eve with her family about to lose their house. She must seek out help from her estranged Tia Dolores, who won’t be getting…
Find out more »Scrooge in Rouge
Scrooge in Rouge is: *a musical *cast of three *one musical director *30+ costume changes *15+ props *runs about 90 minutes Friday, November 29 - Saturday, December 14 at triangle!, 1785 NE Sandy Blvd. Thursday, Friday, Saturday shows at 7:30 pm. Sunday, December 9 at 2 pm. Tickets/information: 503-239-5919 or trianglepro.org. All seats are reserved and tickets range $15 - $35.
Find out more »December 2019
“Season’s Feedings” Cat Food Drive
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s cat food drive is going on through Sunday, December 15. Drop donations off at eleven locations throughout the metro area. Collected food will be distributed for free to feral and stray cat caregivers when they bring their cats in to be spayed/neutered. Visit feralcats.com for a list of collection sites and details on spay/neuter appointments.
Find out more »Very Merry Cash & Carry
Sidestreet Arts gallery is filled head to toe with gift-able art in their annual Very Merry Cash & Carry Show December 4-29. Fnd just the right gift for that special someone on your list among the many special art pieces from both represented artists and guests. Everything in the gallery is take home ready on the spot. This Art Doll by Sidestreet’s wickedly crafty Alicia Justus is only one of the colorful one-of-a-kind handmade and completely original treasures you’ll find…
Find out more »Xmas Cuento Remix
Milagro Xmas Cuento Remix continues through December 22. A modern-day, Latinx take on Dickens’ classic Christmas Carol, this adaptation features strong female leads, modern music and holiday cheer. Written by Milagro’s Maya Malán-González and directed by Alex Meda, it’s the story of Anita who has lost her job on Christmas Eve with her family about to lose their house. She seeks out help from her estranged Tia Dolores. Of course, Dolores won’t be getting any sleep this Christmas Eve as…
Find out more »Ava Mendoza Guitar Languages
The Creative Music Guild (CMG) welcomes Brooklyn’s experimental guitarist, Ava Mendoza to town for a two-day residency. Mendoza knows and creates evolving languages of the guitar. Her compositions are journeys though her dextrous, expressive mindheart. Her work as leader of the band Unnatural Ways provides a nutritious meal of sonic textures. She’s toured throughout several continents and recorded or performed with Carla Bozulich, Fred Frith, Mick Barr, Nels Cline, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, the Violent Femmes and many others. CMG is presenting…
Find out more »Music Together® Demonstration Class
Experience The Joy Of Family Music® with Music Together of Portland during a free demonstration class Tuesday, December 10 at 1:15 pm. This special class is for infants only (ages newborn to 7 months, non-mobile babies). Join Portland’s premiere, research-based, early-childhood music program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them. Dance, sing, & make new friends. Explore the language of music with your child while shaking eggs, floating scarves, and playing instruments. Waverly Heights Congregational Church, 3300…
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