Northern Oregon Coast. The 4th Street Studio and Gallery in Manzanita is a venue many Portlanders check out when looking for coastal themed art. It has featured the work of talented local and regional artists for over fifteen years. Tom McCallum’s eye-catching fish are popular with collectors; the fish are made of cut glass and copper foil. There are over 50 galleries drawing art lovers to coastal areas. It’s great place to live and work explains owner and weaver, Kathleen Kanas. She showcases her natural fiber basketry alongside paintings, stained glass, ceramics, semi-precious stone beaded jewelry, and mixed-media designs.
Self-taught Kathleen Kanas weaves, coils and twines a large variety of styles.
Baskets are made from materials gathered in the coastal environment
People who venture in find original oil paintings interpreting views of local towns and beaches. Acrylic and watercolor paintings depict gardens, regional wildlife and landscapes.
The gallery has colorful original jewelry as well
A variety of art with coastal imagery is on display
Glass artist, Tom McCallum makes spider webs, beach scenes and other items in addition to his fish
A listing at the website, 101 Mile by Mile has other listings of art galleries along the Oregon Coast.
Portland, January 5th. Art lovers were toasting their favorites at The Laura Russo Gallery’s First Thursday Opening Reception. The Gallery on NW 21st was buzzing with excitement over new works by two prominent artists. Marlene Bauer and Gina Wilson. Zoe Wilson is pictured with her mother, artist Gina Wilson, and their friend, Paris Hart.
Gina Wilson's Ceramics are hand built with clay slip.
Martha Lee, the Director of Laura Russo Gallery Inc., is pictured with artist Gina Wilson
The other artist featured in January is Marlene Bauer. Her recent work is acrylic, ink, and graphite on paper.
Michi Kosuge and artist Marlene Bauer
Observers say, “Marlene Bauer’s paintings combine precisely arranged color with elusive sketches from the artist’s observations, creating an enigmatic language of unique experience and inhabited space. ”
First Thursday at the Laura Russo Gallery on NW 2st Street
Celeste Goguen and Will Gibbs (Marlene Bauer's son)
Wilson and Bauer will be featured at Laura Russo through January 28th.
Each year George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker sets the season a-sparkle, creating memories for Portland area families. This year 7 performances will feature the full OBT Orchestra. Ballet lovers got to take a trip into a land where toy soldiers fight rat armies, snowflakes come dancing to life and the sugarplum fairy presides over it all with the wave of a wand. Oregon Ballet Theatre continues to delight.
Kelsie Nobriga in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s 2011 production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, December 10-24 at the Keller Auditorium, Portland, OR. Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Oregon Ballet Theatre’s production of "George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker" Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Veyoncé Ratcliff as “Marie” and Wyatt McConville-McCoy as “The Little Prince” in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s 2011 production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, December 10-24 at the Keller Auditorium, Portland, OR. Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Principal Dancer Kathi Martuza as "Arabian Coffee" in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s production of "George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker" Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Principal Dancers Haiyan Wu and Yang Zou as the "Sugar Plum Fairy" and "Her Cavalier" in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s 2011 production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, December 10-24 at the Keller Auditorium, Portland, OR. Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert.
Portland Center Stage is constantly hosting events to recognize and thank some of its generous sponsors. Here’s a look at a few from this past year! Ted and Julie Vigeland joined hundreds of others who celebrated in style at Portland Center Stage’s 2011 Annual Gala. (Photo credit, Joni Shimabukuro)
Now in its 24th season, Portland Center Stage (Chris Coleman, Artistic Director) is the largest producing theater in Portland. Established in 1988 as an offshoot of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, PCS became an independent theater in 1994 and has been under the leadership of Artistic Director Chris Coleman since May 2000. Portland Center Stage’s home since Fall 2006 — the Gerding Theater at the Armory — is the first historic rehabilitation on the National Historic Register, and the first performing arts venue, to achieve a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Platinum rating. PCS also offers a variety of education and outreach programs for curious minds from six to 106, including discussions, classes, workshops and partnerships with organizations throughout the Portland metro area.
Artistic Director Chris Coleman welcomes sponsors Ellyn Bye and Cindy Potter, during the Opening Night Dinner in May 2011
Every year, PCS pulls out all the stops for their Annual Gala. In 2011, the theme was “It’s a Mod, Mod, Mod, Mod World”, an homage to the 60’s and all its psychedelic glory. The Gala is a celebration of what PCS has accomplished in the past year, and a way to build energy and enthusiasm for the year to come. Tickets begin at $350, and guests are treated to food, dancing, entertainment and a live auction. Next year’s gala is already in the works, with a theme that recognizes the Blues and its Southern roots, and ties in nicely with their last show of the season It Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues. PCS knows how to throw a party, which means next year’s Blues Gala will be an event you won’t want to miss.
The Armory was transformed into a 60's party. Guests danced the night away on the glowing dance floor.
Guests enjoyed a live auction in the Gerding Theater. Auctioned items ranged from a weekend in Oregon wine country, to a luxurious week in beautiful Kauai. Frank Piacentini was an enthusiastic bidder.
Shoshana Bean wow'ed guests with her performance at the Annual Gala.
2011 was a year of great theater and patron appreciation at Portland Center Stage. To thank their generous sponsors, PCS invites them to Opening Night Dinners – a private party with a catered dinner in their beautiful Armory, followed by the show. Here are some photos from this years Opening Night Dinner before the premiere of One Night WIth Janis Joplin in May 2011.
The Armory's Mezzanine is transformed into a scene straight from the production "One Night With Janis Joplin" with tie-dye place mats and flower center pieces. Catering was done by Art of Catering.
As another way to thank their sponsors, Portland Center Stage invites them to On Stage Dinners held only once a year. This year’s dinner was held on stage of A Christmas Story, right in the middle of Ralphie’s living room. Lucky for these guests, Ralphie wasn’t in attendance with his Red Ryder B.B. Gun!
Guests were treated to food by Vibrant Table while dining on the Gerding Theater’s stage, surrounded by the beautiful sets from A Christmas Story.”
The choir from Kings Way Christian School from Vancouver, Washington entertained guests who attended the On Stage Dinner
The Choir entertained guests in the Gerding Theater during the “A Christmas Story” On Stage Dinner.
Cate Garrison and Roy Schreiber enjoy a catered dinner during the On Stage Dinner
If you would to donate to Portland Center Stage and participate in these great events click here to learn more about their donor opportunities!
This article was written by Portland Society Page contributor, Rebecca Ames.
Portland, December 1st. Veteran journalist and author Tom Brokaw thrilled a sold out crowd at a Literary Arts event at the Schnitzer Concert Hall. Lewis and Clark College was one of the sponsors and Tom Brokaw gave President Barry Glassner and his wife, Betsy Amster, a copy of his new book, The Time of Our Lives.
Tom Brokaw was gracious at a VIP book signing after his lecture
After writing extensively about the “Greatest Generation” of World War II and the experiences of his own generation in the ’60s, Brokaw’s most recent book, The Time of Our Lives: A Conversation About America, examines the changes and challenges facing the latest generation of Americans.
The Book signing after the lecture was held at the Heathman Hotel which is lavishly decorated for the holidays
Lewis and Clark President, Barry Glassner, is the author or co-author of 10 books, including The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things, released in 1999 with an updated edition issued in 2010. Glassner is married to Betsy Amster, a literary agent and president of Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises. Betsy is also a member of the Board of Directors of Literary Arts.
Portland, November 4th. The historic Hollywood Theatre was the venue for a popular documentary film premiere. Director, Chris Paine and his brother, Portlander, Nels Paine, celebrated the debut of the film which has already received rave reviews and been selected for numerous film festivals. (Photo Credit, Benjamin Reed) Revenge of the Electric Car is a follow-up to Chris Paine’s compelling documentary: Who Killed the Electric Car. This new film tells the story of the global resurgence of electric cars by following the major car makers scrambling to produce new electric models and to be the first, the best, and win over the public. The Premiere also served as an educational platform for electric cars.
Supporters had the chance to learn about local options for electric cars
Drive Oregon, the newly founded electric vehicle industry association, offered displays to showcase a range of electric vehicles, including prototypes from Arcimoto and Green Lite Motors. A range of commercially available electric and plug-in vehicles, including the Tesla Roadster, Nissan LEAF and Chevrolet Volt were also on display. The Oregon Electric Vehicle Association (OEVA), a non-profit association of electric vehicle enthusiasts, also offered information.
Cars were on display in the Hollywood Theatre Lobby
In Revenge of the Electric Car, director Chris Paine takes his film crew behind the closed doors of Nissan, GM, and the Silicon Valley start-up Tesla Motors to chronicle the story of the global resurgence of electric cars.
Chris Paine is the co-writer and director. His prior work includes the feature documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? (2006) released by Sony to become one of the most successful documentaries of recent times.
Revenge of the Electric Car is narrated by Tim Robbins. The primary cast includes CEO and President of Renault and Nissan Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Tesla Motors Elon Musk, Former Vice Chairman of GM Bob Lutz and EV do-it-yourselfer Greg “Gadget” Abbott.
Portland, October 8th. A beloved opera gets a bold ballet twist and Stravinsky gets polished to a sexy new shine in Oregon Ballet Theatre’s World Premiere re-envisioning of Stravinsky’s Petrouchka and Bizet’s Carmen, at the Keller Auditorium. (Photo by Blaine Truitt Covert)
Choreographer Nicolo Fonte has chosen to completely transform Petrouchka
An exciting post party at the Marriott followed opening night for the OBT premiere.
Tom and Sandy Hageman with Principal Dancers Chauncey Parsons (Don José), and Alison Roper (Carmen) at the opening night after party at the Portland Marriott for Oregon Ballet Theatre’s world premiere performance of Nicolo Fonte’s Petrouchka and Christopher Stowell’s Carmen at the Keller Auditorium. Photos by Rachel Austen
OBT Board of Trustees Chair Harold Goldstein, Romani Lay and Principal Guest Artist Artur Sultanov (who portrayed “The Conjurer” in Petrouchka and “Muerte” in Carmen) Photo by Rachel Austen.
Choreographer Nicolo Fonte chats with OBT Trustee Dean Richardson and School of Oregon Ballet Theatre Pre-Professional Division student and Petrouchka cast member, Dominique Leopold
Petrouchka/Carmen Costume Designer Mark Zappone with Melissa Burch and Kurt Hutton at the opening night after party at the Portland Marriott for Oregon Ballet Theatre’s world premiere performance of Nicolo Fonte’s Petrouchka and Christopher Stowell’s Carmen
Petrouchka/Carmen premiered on Saturday, October 8, 2011 and ran for 5 performances through Saturday, October 15, 2011.
Portland Opera is releasing some advanced photos of it’s production of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro. The opera opens the new season on November 4th at the Keller Auditorium. (Photo credit, David Bachman, courtesy of Portland Opera)
Here’s the story, courtesy of Portland Opera: The infamous barber of Seville has finally found himself a bride! There’s just one little problem. Seems the Count has his eyes on her as well. And so Figaro vows that if the Count wants to “dance,” it will be he—Figaro—who plays the tune. And what a tune it is! Mozart takes us on a whirlwind ride—a madcap frenzy of disguises, mistaken identities and general mayhem—catapulting us to one of the most touching conclusions ever, a joyous finale that celebrates our amazing capacity for tenderness, trust and forgiveness.
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage. Performances are held at the Keller Auditorium.
Of all Mozart’s operas, The Marriage of Figaro stands as one of the most beloved for modern audiences.
Portland, September 16th. Like kids in a candy shop, theatre lovers snapped up bargains at a costume sale benefiting Oregon Children’s Theatre.
Oregon Children's Theater
Fans lined up outside the Galleria on SW 10th in downtown Portland for a chance to sift through the colorful merchandise. (Photo credit, David Kinder) Oregon Children’s Theatre offered up costume items from their stage productions including accouterments for: witches, critters, princesses, pirates, and more. The popular sale marks the kick-off of the 2011-2012 season. It raised over $20,600.
OCT Board Member Mark Friel
Costume sale
The Oregon Children’s Theatre mission is to advance growth, development and creativity through exceptional theater experiences. The non-profit does this by presenting professional live theater for youth at a price affordable to schools and families. By introducing young people to the wonders of live theater, OCT hopes to enrich lives today while helping children develop a lifetime appreciation for the arts.
Doug Whyte, Executive Director of Hollywood Theatre, Gus Van Sant, James Franco, Justen Harn, Director of Programs and Community Engagement, Hollywood Theatre
Portland, September 25th. The historic Hollywood Theatre on Northeast Sandy Boulevard was buoyed by a special screening and artist talk from a couple of Hollywood heavyweights. Doug Whyte, Executive Director of Hollywood Theatre, James Franco, Gus Van Sant, and Justen Harn, Director of Programs and Community Engagement helped create the fundraiser. (Photo credit, John Keel) Van Sant and Franco were on hand for two sold-out screenings of My own Private River–a film Franco made from outtakes of Van Sant’s landmark film, My Own Private Idaho.
Portland's Historic Hollywood Theatre
According the the non-profit organization, after casting Franco in the award-winning film, “Milk” (2008), Van Sant showed him the dailies and other footage that he had shot years earlier for My Own Private Idaho, featuring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves as street hustlers in Portland, Oregon. Franco described being mesmerized by Phoenix’s “uninhibited acting” in this unreleased footage. “I humbly asked Gus if I could…cut something together, and if he didn’t like it, I would never show anybody.”
James Franco and Gus Van Sant in Portland
“I thought it would be interesting because it took us six months to cut the film together, and James was going to do it in a month,” explained Van Sant, who makes his home in Portland. My Own Private River consists largely of shots of Phoenix’s character, Mike, woven into a portrait; Franco’s edit captures the gifted actor at his most emotionally expressive and physically dynamic. Phoenix died of a drug overdose in 1993.
An acclaimed actor, Franco is also actively engaged in performance art, painting, video, and installation art. He has exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Clocktower Gallery, New York, and Peres Projects, Berlin. The Hollywood Theatre is a non-profit organization whose mission is to entertain, inspire, educate and connect the community through the art of film while preserving a historic Portland landmark.
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