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What are you going to do on New Years Eve? You could ring in the New Year with your standard black tie champagne toast, or with a dose of superficial bacchanalia Downtown, or you could stay at home watching Carson Daly, or…
…you could start the decade off RIGHT by heading out to Time2 at 2410, that super-fun dance club on Mississippi. Why is 2410 the spot? Several reasons. The venue features a super sound system and several bars. It’s just off the MAX Yellow Line, so you don’t have to drive. Plus, check out the music line-up: MarchFourth Marching Band, Flying Lotus, plus over a dozen other performers for you party-going thrill-seekers. See the full line-up here.
More than just a place to drink and shake it, Time2 gives you the opportunity to explore themed art installations that ask the viewer to reconsider humanity’s connection to natural history. Oh, and City Repair volunteers will be on hand with the T-Horse + Pillow Lounge for your tea-sipping, pillow lounging pleasure. Get your community on.
Admission is $30 Advance or $35 at the door. Get tickets on-line here or in-person at 360 Vinyl, Anthem Records and Jackpot Records.
Take public transportation, be safe, and stay awesome. Cheers!
Event Details
TIME2 New Years Eve 2010
2410 N Mississippi
Doors Open at 9pm
21+ Read More
GIVE 2009: A Benefit Concert for JOIN
Come out for GIVE 2009! This all-ages benefit concert at Backspace will feature a eclectic line-up of performers, including a rare solo acoustic performance by Brent Knopf (of Menomena) as Ramona Falls, along with Calvin Johnson (of Halo Benders and Beat Happening), and the euphoric accordion-wielding troubadour Jason Webley.
For proof that this concert will rock, check out this YouTube video of Halo Benders. Also, here’s an interview with Jason Webley. We all know Menomena at this point, right? Wiki them. Knopf’s pro bono performance is sure to draw a crowd.
The proceeds from GIVE 2009 will benefit JOIN, a local non-profit that reaches out to homeless populations in Portland. Did you know 16,000 people in Portland are experiencing some form of homelessness? JOIN finds creative ways to work one-on-one with homeless folks, whether its giving free haircuts or transitioning people into permanent housing.
Coordinating the whole shin-dig is Spectrum Culture, a smart, sassy, and very savvy on-line zine (that you should be reading) covering music, film, and food.
Rock out and feel good about it. Just $12 gets you in. Get tickets here. GIVE, JOIN, and do it NOW. Sure to sell out!
GIVE 2009
A Benefit for JOIN
Featuring Brent Knopf, Calvin Johnson, and Jason Webley
November 21st, 8pm
at
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave
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M4 CD Release Party
After a brief stint gallivanting about the country, The March 4th Marching Band is back home in Portland to release their new album “Rise Up”. Knowing how an M4 show usually is, this should be one big party.
To celebrate the new release, they’ll actually be performing two shows at The Wonder Ballroom on Thursday, November 19th. The first is all-ages and the last will be 21+.
It should also be mentioned that a portion of the proceeds of “Rise Up” will be donated to Sweet Home New Orleans, a non-profit whose mission is to support the individuals and organizations that will perpetuate New Orleans’ unique musical and cultural traditions. This non-profit helps musicians, Mardi Gras Indians, and Social Aid & Pleasure Club members get on their feet and earn money from their art.
Here’s the details:
Kids show
Doors at 5:30 PM
Show starts at 6:30
Show Ends at 8:45
Kids 8 and under: $6
Students w/ ID: $10
General Admission: $13 ADV
Get tickets at the Wonder Ballroom, Wonder Cafe (low service fees) or from Ticketmaster
Late 21+ Show
Doors at 9:30
Show starts at 10:00
Show ends at 12:30 am
General: $15 advance / Students with ID: $10 at door only
Get tickets at the Wonder Ballroom, Wonder Cafe (low service fees) or from Ticketmaster
Enjoy!
The Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell St. Read More
Rock Auction
Portland’s own Rock’N'Roll Camp For Girls is throwing their first annual fund-raising event this Friday. This is not just a mere rock memorabilia auction but a full blown party!
The aptly titled Rock’tion will feature entertainment from Karoake From Hell, hors d’ouevres, no-host bar, surprise guests, and of course a rock auction. Unfortunately for you kiddies, this event is 21+ only.
A few of the items up for bid are:
A Luna guitar signed by M. Ward & Monsters of Folk, a guitar signed by Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, a Luna guitar signed by Joan Jett, The Gossip/Beth Ditto memorabilia, an electric guitar signed by The Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs, a bass signed by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth, concert packages and much more!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, November 13th
Time: 7pm – Midnight
Where: Ecotrust Building, Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center
Cost: $50 per person, includes one complimentary drink
For more details or tickets visit Rock Camps official website.
Go re-live your youth and help support one of Portland’s coolest summer camps for girls! …and yes, this is the same camp from that movie.
~ jean
Ecotrust Building
721 NW Ninth Ave Read More
The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge
We just can’t get enough of The Goodfoot around here. The two-story building is, at once, a dance hall, a pool hall, and a neighborhood bar…several very different venues under one roof! Either floor comprises a full night in itself, but people frequently venture up and down the stairs, and you should, too.
Upstairs is the wide-open, brightly lit bar and art gallery. I love the huge, comfy booths – perfect for you and your five closest friends to gather over some pints. There’s a full bar and always something organic on tap. The food menu presents a selection of above-average pub grub – a decent burger, good fries, plenty of fried food – along with salads, sandwiches, and wraps. The art is, well, trippy, and is displayed alongside numerous concert posters. Worth mentioning are the well-maintained pool tables and the pinball – fun!
Happy Hour (5 pm to 9 pm daily) gets you $2 PBR, $3.50 organic drafts, free pool, free jukebox, and more.
Downstairs is the dimly lit dance hall, where a modest cover usually gets you in. Musical acts on most nights tend to favor the jam band/bluegrass end of the spectrum, which is fine, but you know what’s even better? DJ Aquaman’s Soul Stew, happening most Fridays (check the schedule). Bring your friends, get your groove on. My experience? Always good times, zero creepiness, everyone’s loose, and you feel like you’re dancing in your friends’ parents basement…in a good way.
The Goodfoot Pub & Lounge
2845 SE Stark St, 97214
Open 5 pm to 2:30 am daily Read More
Trash Couture
One man’s trash is another man’s… formal wear? This annual Portland event aims to educate the masses about waste reduction, recycling, and creative re-use. What better way to do this than with a couture fashion show based on wearable art and “trash”? Cool!
This year Junk to Funk is also collaborating with Scrap in their education goals; who will be onsite with a DIY table for all you audience members. Should you be inspired by the crafty runway models, you can try your hand at recycle fashion here.
There will be music and performances by Junquestra as well. This all ages event will be hosted by Mayor Sam Adams and Marjorie Skinner from The Portland Mercury. Don’t be fooled, this is one serious runway show.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Venue:Crystal Ballroom
Cost: $17/advance & $20 day of.
You can purchase tickets directly at the Crystal Ballroom, SCRAP, or via Ticketmaster.
For more details, or to volunteer, visit JunktoFunk.org.
Go, be arty.
~ jean
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St Read More
Video Games Live!
The Oregon Symphony is about to get its game on.
This weekend only, November 7th-8th, the world touring production of Video Games Live is descending upon Portland.
Combine the energy of a rock concert, the passion of a symphony, and then throw in lazers, choirs, lighting, big-screen video footage, live action, unique interactive segments… and you’ve got one explosive experience. Even if you’re not a gamer, you’ll enjoy these energetic performances.
Video Games Live has been performing sold out shows from Broadway to Singapore since 2005. They stop in Portland for two nights of nerdy, yet completely enthralling entertainment. This is one big-budget production you won’t want to miss.
This is also a great opportunity to support your local symphony and arts community. Being a season ticket holder, I’ve had the privilege of watching Carlos Kalmar, our great conductor, and symphony members try to diversify their concerts to attract bigger crowds and, most importantly, different audiences. Our local symphony organization has taken a hit, like others in our community, due to the recession. The entire ensemble has taken big pay cuts but continue to perform and dazzle audiences with the same enthusiasm. Now let’s get out there and show our appreciation!
Tickets are still available for both shows and range in price from $20-70.
Saturdays show is at 7pm. Sundays is at 3pm.
Tickets can be purchased at the PCPA box office or through Ticketmaster.
Come early to participate in costume contests and game play.
~ jean
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¡Día De Los Muertos!
So, Halloween is officially over. Now you’re stuck with bowls of left-over candy, a discarded costume, and a longing for the ghosts of weekends past. Have no fear, the Milagro Theater is showing their Day of the Dead production for 2 more weeks!
Every fall, this charming local theater dazzles audiences with their witty Día de Los Muertos productions. Last year they surprised us with comedic acrobatics, but this year they bring us touching moments from Oregon’s rich and diverse past.
With “Canta y No Llores” (Sing and Don’t Cry), we are transported back to a depression era Oregon. 5 strangers, from different parts of the country, descend on a campsite nearby the construction of Timberline Lodge. With different issues and reasons for their migration to Oregon timber country, we see these characters shed one way of life for another. Doing so while keeping their optimism and traditions in tact. When times are hard, sometimes music, family, and cultural traditions are what keep us going. Weaved through this production are, of course, the undead and scores of musical numbers. Pun intended.
So if you feel like you’re not quite ready to give up Halloween, stop by the Milagro and live on with the dead.
Canta y No Llores runs through November 15th. Tickets are $22 for general admission and $16 for students.
You can find more details and purchase tickets online directly through Milagro’s website.
~ jean
The Milagro Theater
525 SE Stark Street Read More
Cultural Uprising
Portland is full of movements and collaborations of all sorts. For 3 days only, audiences will be treated to an unusual, but intriguing, pairing. The goal? To shatter stereotypes.
Oregon Ballet Theater and Mississippi Studios are teaming up to introduce ballet and dance to intimate venues and new audiences. Uprising’s debut performance, choreographed by Candace Bouchard, will be pairing OBT dancers with local indie/folk band Horsefeathers.
Come witness the Uprising at Mississippi Studios November 3rd – 5th. Tickets are $15 in advance/day of. However a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
If you haven’t been to the remodeled Mississippi Studios yet, what have you been waiting for?! This is your perfect excuse. Purchase tickets online through their official website.
~ jean
Mississippi Studios
3939 N. Mississippi Read More