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INBOX A PIECE OF THEIR MIND This is an important exposé [“The Gun,” WW, Aug. 2, 2011] on the need for better controls. Why on earth would a seller want to take the chance that his gun is being sold to a criminal, someone with a restraining order, a warrant out for their arrest, or someone who is mentally ill? Requiring a background check for all sales is an obvious fix for this massive problem. And for those pro-gun folks who insist that another law won’t stop these sales, I say you’re jaded and just being obstinate. By that flawed philosophy, one shouldn’t have any laws at all since criminals will always break them. No, having mandatory background checks for all sales, whether on the street or on Craigslist, will hold the seller accountable and prosecutable, forcing the criminal to get an accomplice and driving up costs of these illicit gun sales, with minimal cost increase to legal gun buyers. This will allow prosecution of the gun seller as well, and they won’t simply be able to claim ignorance. Beyond mandatory background checks, requiring reporting of stolen or missing guns (as Portland does) or mandating gun registration allows for tracking of guns from a point of origin, which will hold owners accountable and make it much more difficult for illegal gun trafficking. “Baldr Odinson” But we do have laws—laws that appear to be poorly enforced—so rather than enacting new laws, how about enforcing what we have? I would also argue that most of the guns that you can buy on the street were stolen, not legally purchased. I know as a gun owner I would not want to have a stolen gun any-
where near me as it is an unnecessary headache. I sometimes wonder about this when I trade with others—unlike the writer of this piece I do not intentionally go out and buy from suspicious people. Even though it is private party transfer, which does not go through a FFL [federal firearms license] here, I want nothing to do with a suspicious activity that can take away my rights— I am pretty sure that most lawful gun owners feel the same way. “da_rube” SIMIAN CINEMA Gee, well I guess the hordes of professional and amateur reviewers at RottenTomatoes.com must not know what they are talking about... WW has proclaimed this movie (“Rise Against: Rise of the Planet of the Apes Reviewed,” wweek.com) banal. Oh well. And here I thought the characters were made sympathetic and engaging, so that you actually cared and felt it when good... and bad things happened to them. And, I must have been imagining the fact that this one actually had a scientifically plausible line, unlike the earlier ape movies and so many others, but I’m only a scientist and engineer, not a paid f*ing writer at WW. So, please, don’t see this movie. We would not want to appear to not be as counter-culture cool as the WW crew. Geez. “Bud F.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must include the author’s street address and phone number for verification. Letters must be 250 or fewer words. Submit to: 2220 NW Quimby St., Portland, OR 97210. Fax: (503) 243-1115. Email: mzusman@wweek.com.
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I was late to my restaurant job Saturday because the Hawthorne Bridge was closed for a private party. Really? The Fremont and Morrison bridges were closed, too. Can I close a bridge for, say, a pie-eating contest? Who do I call? —Violet Crumble
There are two ways of looking at “Brunch on the Bridge,” the charity event that closed the Hawthorne Bridge last Saturday. (The others were closed for construction.) You could think of it as a quirky expression of the city’s individuality. Or you could call it indulging the whimsy of comfortable, middleaged white people at the expense of plebes like you who actually work weekends. The event was part of the Portland Bridge Festival, whose planners believe there’s no better way to celebrate our city’s bridges than to shut one down. It’s sort of like celebrating the fact that you have a drivable car by pulling off all four
tires and eating nachos out of them. In answer to your question: Yes, you too can close a bridge, provided you apply, get the proper insurance, and convince the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners (and sometimes the city and, depending on river traffic, the Coast Guard) to agree to your pie party. The county’s Mike Pullen says they do take the impact on traffic flow seriously: “Before the board vote, we notify every neighborhood and business association within one mile of the bridge about the request.” Of course, those of us who would sooner eat Drano out of a dog’s anus than attend a neighborhood association meeting may still be taken by surprise, but hey, it’s only one day. That said, you might want to allow extra time to get to work next Sunday morning—it’s Providence Bridge Pedal day, and they’re going to be closing a few bridges. QUESTIONS? Send them to dr.know@wweek.com
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Tom Chamberlain, a former Portland firefighter and current president of the Oregon AFL-CIO, says he’s strongly considering running for Portland mayor, as first reported by wweek.com. His major opposition: New Seasons co-founder Eileen Brady and ex-City Commissioner Charlie Hales. (Mayor Sam Adams said earlier this month he won’t seek re-election.) Chamberlain says CHAMBERLAIN he’d make jobs a priority, and that he has experience creating them. “I don’t know if the other two candidates have done that,” he says. Chamberlain has a sour history with Hales, who tried to push through reforms at the Fire Bureau while Chamberlain was its union leader. International Association of Fire Fighters Local 43 President Jim Forquer tells WW that Hales’ record has not been forgotten. Says Forquer of Hales, “It seems he’s a little bit of a loose cannon.” Call them “porn losers.” The former owners of Cindy’s Adult Bookstore sued City Commissioner Randy Leonard, Portland cop Jeff Myers, and three building inspectors in 2009 for alleged arbitrary enforcement of city rules when they forced the long-standing Old Town smut shop to close (see “Randyland, Part II,” WW, Nov. 18, 2009). U.S. District Judge Anna Brown tossed out their suit in April. The city now wants them to pay its costs of $9,071, state court records show. Randy Acker, attorney for Cindy’s former owners, tells WW his clients have appealed Brown’s ruling to the 9th Circuit. The Tigard-based Typhoon Thai restaurant chain is telling state Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian where to go. Avakian subpoenaed owners Bo and Steve Kline in the Bureau of Labor and Industries’ investigation into alleged civil-rights abuses and wage-and-hour violations by Typhoon (see “Murmurs,” WW, July 13, 2011). BOLI wanted them to appear at its Portland headquarters June 24. They refused, saying they want a civil court trial to sort out the allegations. The Oregon Department of Justice is now asking a judge to force the Klines to comply. Typhoon owner Steve Kline strongly refutes BOLI’s allegations. “The idea of discrimination is absolutely outrageous,” Kline says. “We may be one of the most diverse companies in the entire country, and certainly in Oregon.” Still looking for a parking spot? Visit wweek.com to see where cars have been getting towed for parking illegally around town. A map using data from the city’s private property impound program plots the locations of 659 tow requests in July. Among the most ruthless enforcers of the parkingis-for-customers-only rule: Denny’s, Panda Express and the Hayden Island Harbor Shops, a strip mall frequented by video poker enthusiasts. Several chain stores, including New Seasons, Walgreens, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s aren’t on the list. (It’s still not OK to park in those places if you’re not a shopper.)
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The timing was fitting: One week after the far right wing of the Republican Party held the economy hostage by trying to ram a balanced budget amendment down our throat, Mark Hatfield passed away. Fitting because in 1995 the Oregon senator was the only Republican to vote against a similar amendment. Grimfaced and on the verge of resigning his Senate seat over the issue, Hatfield cast the deciding vote to kill the amendment. “It was one of the most courageous votes I’ve ever seen,” Senate historian Donald Ritchie told Roll Call this week. Hatfield, who died Aug. 7 at the age of 89, didn’t resign. He instead showed the independence and character that made him the class act of Oregon politics. He fused deep Baptist beliefs, a knack for retail politics and matinee-idol good looks into a political career marked by his strong pacifism and extraordinary longevity. He’s best known today as a virtuoso of the Senate Appropriations Committee, which he used to steer home billions of dollars in federal projects that reshaped Oregon. But the ways in which Hatfield changed Oregon run deeper than the federal money or shiny buildings that carry his name. He brought modernity to Oregon government and led its politics out of the backwoods and into national prominence. To do it, Hatfield combined ambition and discipline better than any Oregon politician of his time. Hatfield was born in Dallas, Ore., in 1922, the only child of a railroad blacksmith and a teacher. His mother was both domineering and had great ambitions for her son. Hatfield could not recall any desire but to get into politics. In high school, he was an Oregon State Capitol tour guide; after hours he would slip into the governor’s office, sit in the executive’s chair, caress the desk and tell himself this would someday be his. While earning a political science degree at Stanford, his friend Travis Cross recalled, Hatfield took a piece of paper and plotted out his ascendancy: from state legislature to governor to the U.S. Senate to… and here he left the space blank. He moved to Salem and within 10 years, in 1958, was elected governor—at 36, the youngest in state history. Hatfield broke the Republican political machine that had anointed candidates for decades. In its place, he built a Hatfield machine that consolidated power around him, not the party. He built it with Gerry Frank, the scion of a department-store fortune and an organizational whiz. The two men met in Salem when Hatfield (then in the
Legislature) and Frank were named by The Oregonian as two of Salem’s most eligible bachelors. Frank ultimately became Hatfield’s closest adviser and chief of staff, and helped build the Hatfield machine with an index file of more than 100,000 personal contacts. Hatfield transformed Oregon by leading the fight in the 1950s against the state’s deep history of racial segregation. When it came to racism, Oregon was among the worst. As a Willamette University student, Hatfield helped bring Paul Robeson and Marian Anderson to campus; Hatfield recalled driving the two of them back to Portland, humiliated for his state, because Salem’s hotels had a “no coloreds” policy. As a state legislator, Hatfield led the fight to ban racial housing discrimination in Oregon. Hatfield’s turbocharged rise in politics (the state House, state Senate, secretary of state and two terms as
governor) was fueled by his oratorical skills and a singular charisma that was at once aloof and magnetic. Part of Hatfield’s success was that he looked the part: strikingly handsome, fashionable and publicly formal. Fellow Republican and friend Norma Paulus once said that she had never seen Hatfield “outside of a tie.” Hatfield, in the words of Daily Astorian editor Steve Forrester “was like a beautiful woman. You assumed he wasn’t smart. But he was. Very.” Hatfield, for many years, hung a large oil portrait of himself in his Georgetown bedroom. His manners and dandyism misdirected attention from his inside skills. You wanted him on your side in a political knife fight. Says Tom Imeson, who worked for Hatfield for many years: “He was a very principled person. But he could CONT. on page 8 Willamette Week AUGUST 10, 2011 wweek.com
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be very tough from a political perspective.” Hatfield behind closed doors brought cabinet secretaries to heel with his steely glare and rumbling voice. When the popular Gov. Tom McCall noisily threatened to run against Hatfield in 1972, the senator scared him away by telling him, “Come into the race if you want to. But I want to say one thing. I’ll shred you.” In 1990, in his last campaign, Hatfield faced Democrat Harry Lonsdale, who used his personal fortune to attack Hatfield and take a momentary lead in the polls. Hatfield launched the first negative campaign ads of his career and within a few weeks turned Lonsdale into pulp. No other Oregon politician did more to promote peace. Hatfield served in the Navy during World War II and visited Hiroshima soon after the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on the city—an event that had a profound effect on Hatfield’s view of war. He opposed the Vietnam War long before public opinion turned against it. In 1965, he was the lone vote against a National Governors Association resolution requested by President Lyndon Johnson in support of the war. Hatfield made national headlines and earned enemies. In 1966, he was running for U.S. Senate; his opponent, U.S. Rep. Robert Duncan (D-Ore.), attacked Hatfield as a dove and famously stated that if we don’t fight communists “in the elephant grass
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of Southeast Asia, then we will have to fight them in the rye grass of the Columbia River Basin.” The state’s senior senator, Democrat Wayne Morse, crossed party lines and endorsed Hatfield, who won by 24,000 votes. Two years later, in the tumult that was 1968, Hatfield seemingly compromised his antiwar position when he supported the candidacy of Richard Nixon for president rather than moderate New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller. Nixon was a hawk on Vietnam, but Hatfield thought him the best hope to end the war. Nixon went on to win the Oregon primary. Hatfield’s endorsement was key, and Nixon said the victory sewed up the Republican nomination. Hatfield made the short list of potential vice-presidential candidates for Nixon. His friend the Rev. Billy Graham lobbied Nixon on his behalf; Hatfield’s forces worked the GOP convention that year in Miami. Nixon ultimately chose Maryland Gov. Spiro Agnew, a pol far from Hatfield in both politics and polish. Hatfield later drafted a 1970 get-out-of Vietnam amendment with Sen. George McGovern (D -S.D.). In the 1980s, he led an effort to impose a freeze on U.S. nuclear weapons. He opposed the 1991 Gulf war and never voted for a military authorization bill. These positions were not the only ones with which Hatfield cut against the grain of his Republican colleagues. He opposed
Hatfield poses with Port of Portland Executive Director Lloyd Anderson in the mid-1980s.
efforts to institute school prayer and disliked term limits. He tried to pass a federal bottle bill, supported a federal shield law for news reporters, proposed banning from farming any company with assets of more than $3 million and, in response to the energy crisis of 1973, favored the elimination of the oil depletion allowance, a huge tax benefit for the oil industry. Hatfield navigated the borderlands of politics and religion long before it was fundamental for Republicans to make their religious (read: Christian) views a standard part of their campaigning. He spoke openly about God and faith, and
wrote books on spirituality, but he never made his views prominent in his politics. His allies spanned from Billy Graham to Mother Teresa. He opposed abortion, yet he also supported a statewide birth control program. He was a devout Baptist who married Antoinette Kuzmanich, a Catholic. In 1958, that was a big deal; a Catholic newspaper refused Hatfield’s political ads when he ran for governor. His political independence continued into an era when Republicans sought to destroy any member of the party who even CONT. on page 10
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smelled like a moderate. After his 1995 balanced budget amendment vote, GOP leaders savaged him, and he threatened to quit rather than compromise his belief that the amendment was a bad idea. The GOP looked petty, and Hatfield emerged with his reputation for courage freshly burnished. Hatfield was the first Oregon leader to make economic development a top priority, but he remained loyal to the timber industry—a meaningful force in those days—and deepened the state’s dependence on logging. In the Senate, he pushed for high timber cuts on federal lands. These shortsighted policies did damage to timber towns, exhausting the woods, helping to bring on timber shortages and triggering the legal wars over the northern spotted owl. He also took pride in supporting the expansion of the state parks system, investing in fish conservation and establishing a number of
even Congress could deny the lunacy, and the Elk Creek Dam was finally breached. Hatfield’s reputation for rectitude and integrity earned him the nickname Saint Mark, a moniker he neither promoted nor disavowed. Behind the clean facade was a senator often with money troubles who sometimes slid into bad ethical choices. In 1984, syndicated columnist Jack Anderson reported that Hatfield aided Basil Tsakos, a shadowy Greek businessman with a scheme for an oil pipeline across North Africa. Hatfield introduced Tsakos to powerful people, including U.S. Energy Secretary Donald Hodel, a Portland native and Hatfield ally. Meanwhile, Hatfield’s wife, Antoinette, collected $55,000 from Tsakos in real-estate consulting fees. Tsakos, who had a criminal record, said he paid Antoinette for locating and supervising the renovation of a Watergate complex apartment.
HE FUSED DEEP BAPTIST BELIEFS, A KNACK FOR RETAIL POLITICS AND MATINEE-IDOL GOOD LOOKS INTO A CAREER MARKED BY PACIFISM AND EXTRAORDINARY LONGEVITY. federal wilderness areas. One of his greatest environmental accomplishments was the 1986 creation of the federally protected Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, an effort that capped decades of legislative attempts. From his perch on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hatfield remade Oregon with billions of dollars in federal projects—from the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport to Portland’s light-rail system to bridges around the state. No institution benefited more than Oregon Health & Science University, the state’s medical school and leading research institution. When Hatfield’s daughter Elizabeth was admitted to the medical school in 1989 via a “special admissions process,” critics screamed foul and two admission-panel members quit. Others thought it was the least OHSU could do for Sen. Hatfield. Hatfield sometimes overstepped with his appropriations power, falling victim to the arrogance of building something just because he could. He jammed the Elk Creek Dam into the Rogue River basin in Southern Oregon even though most stakeholders, including the federal Army Corps of Engineers, thought it a bad idea that would kill fish, alter river temperatures and do little for flood control. In other words, a colossal waste. Two years ago, after decades of folly, not 10
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The apartment’s seller said he’d never met Mrs. Hatfield. The Hatfields apologized and donated the money to charity. In 1991, Hatfield was the subject of a federal grand jury inquiry into gifts he received—and didn’t report—from the president of the University of South Carolina, gifts coming while Hatfield considered a $16 million grant to the university. Among the overlooked gifts: a scholarship to one of Hatfield’s sons. The inquiry uncovered a gift of $75,000 (in the form of a forgiven loan) from John Dellenback, a former Oregon congressman, and a similar “gift” from a California businessman. After a Senate ethics investigation, Hatfield was rebuked by his peers. Hatfield’s transgressions were arguably as bad as those of his Oregon colleague Sen. Bob Packwood, who served 26 years in the Senate. Yet it was Packwood who was forced out of office; the Senate Ethics Committee moved to expel Packwood in 1996 after finding him guilty of sexual improprieties with female aides and other women, and he was forced to quit. Why did one man resign and the other endure? Many in the Senate couldn’t stand Packwood, but they liked, even loved, Mark Hatfield. So did Oregon.
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CONT. He had discovered the most marvelous cocoa there, he enthused, and offered them a tiny, wrapped sample of stone-ground, small-batch “virgin” chocolate, which he sells in four flavors, including blueberry-lavender and vanilla-rooibos. “I had just seen Portlandia,” Mr. LaRosa said. “And as this nice guy began telling us all the trouble he’d gone to to make this chocolate, my head went straight to the first episode, where a young couple cannot order the chicken on the menu without knowing the chicken’s name and whether it had any friends.” “Would you like one of my cool little bags?” the chocolate vendor asked after Mrs. LaRosa bought a few bars to use for baking. No thanks, she said. So it wasn’t until later, when he passed by again, that Mr. LaRosa noticed a sign above the bags. He took a picture because he was afraid he wouldn’t be believed: “Raaka’s packaging is designed by his friends and printed with soy inks on 100 percent postconsumer-recycled, chlorine-free, processed paper that was made from wind-generated energy.” He put the picture on his blog in a post titled “Brooklandia?” Brooklyn’s overwrought mustaches and handmade ice cream in upcycled cups are now well-established facts of life. It’s as if the tumor of hipster culture that formed when the cool kids
IT’S A DELIGHTFUL PLACE WITH PLENTY OF DRUNKEN, DRUGGY BOHEMIANISM. BUT, DEAR BROOKLYN, YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO THERE. moved to Williamsburg had metastasized into a cluster of cysts pressing down on parts of the borough’s brain. Around the militantly organic Park Slope Co-op, for example, or Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene, where you can buy rings glued to typewriter keys as well as used, handmade, vegetable-dyed, vintage Oriental rugs for $1,000. Brooklyn is producing and consuming more of its own culture than ever before, giving rise to a sense of Brooklyn exceptionalism and a set of affectations that’s making the borough look more and more like Portland, Ore. Portland was “Brooklyn before Brooklyn was Brooklyn,” NPR correspondent Ari Shapiro once quipped. His colleague Kurt Andersen, host of the public radio show Studio 360 and co-founder of Spy, put it more starkly: “Brooklyn without black people.” Mr. Andersen in 2010 co-founded the Portland Brooklyn Project, a “loose sister-cityish entity” to unite what the organization calls “creators of culture…with an interest in the connection between Portland and Brooklyn”; it’s since changed hands. “Both suffered from an urban inferiority complex that during the last decade or so has become a superiority complex,” he explained in an email. “Brooklyn at its best today is in lots of ways probably like Manhattan at its best in the middle third of the 20th century, although with less hard-core, playing-for-keeps, drunken, druggy, up-all-night bohemianism.” I lived in Portland for two years after college. It’s a delightful place with plenty of drunken, druggy bohemianism. But, dear Brooklyn, you do not want to go there. This cautionary tale begins in December 2008, when your unemployed college-graduate reporter wrote a post on Couchsurfing.com looking for a place to stay. “I’d love to show you around
(currently underemployed) so weekdays are just fine for me,” replied Laura, a filmmaker who became my first friend in town. She lived with three or four roommates in a vast former church in Southeast Portland, across from New Seasons, Portland’s local answer to Whole Foods. “I can teach you how to properly wipe your tush with just one square of toilet paper,” she promised on her Couchsurfing profile. I never took her up on that offer, but she gave me a copy of the Zinester’s Guide to Portland— this was before I knew about zine culture, when I thought “zinester” rhymed with “sinister”—and loaned me and my then-boyfriend bikes so we could ride with her to the Green Dragon, a warehouse-turned-bar known for a rotating selection of 50 microbrews and geeky gatherings such as Beer and Blog. We rode back tipsy and crashed on a pile of mattresses in a corner of the church. We wound up sharing a house with a yoga instructor and an underemployed DJ. Our rent was $195 each; we spent about four times that on food and beer. I bought a bike immediately and talked about it a lot; I developed a highly discerning palate for gourmet coffee and IPAs. We bought local and composted impeccably. I carried around a Kleen Kanteen to which I’d affixed a map-ofOregon decal with a green heart in the center. We were irreproachable environmental stewards with one guilty exception: the gallons and gallons of water we used to fill and refresh a 12-foot inflatable pool in the front yard, a gift from the Israeli backpackers we were hosting during the summer heat wave of 2009. We had a video projector in the living room for movies and Nintendo. Pot was $30 an eighth and very potent. We indulged frequently on the front porch, splayed on the full-size couch we got for $25 on Craigslist. One of Portlandia’s catchphrases is that Portland is “where young people go to retire,” but that doesn’t fully capture it. Rather, think back to the moment when you realized you were grown up enough to buy candy whenever you wanted. Then imagine extending that phase indefinitely, for years. Portland, a city of about 600,000 residents (compared to Brooklyn’s 2.6 million), is, according to various lists, the “greenest,” most bikefriendly and most-tattooed city in the nation, in addition to boasting the highest concentration of food carts. It’s also the 11th-most alternative city in the nation, according to a “Weirdness Index” commissioned in 2006 by the Chicago-based nonprofit CEOs for Cities; weirder than New York City (14th) and Austin, Texas (17th), but not as weird as San Francisco (first). The city has embraced the idea, and for good reason. Without the weirdness, Portland would be little more than a dreary, down-and-out, virtually all-white town in the flyover between San Francisco and Seattle. It inspires a weird pride: More than 18,000 “Keep Portland Weird!” bumper stickers are said to be in circulation (they sell for $2 apiece). “Keeping Portland Weird ought to be the theme of our economic strategy,” Portland economist Joe Cortright wrote in an editorial in The Oregonian. “As Hunter S. Thompson advised, when the going gets weird, the weird turn pro.” But Portland’s weirdness is hard-won. The place was settled by pioneers who had the guts and grit to schlep across the country and then ford rapids to traverse the Cascade Range. More recent factors contributing to the city’s popularity with independent spirits—and its lack of appeal for more typical American hustlers who might have provided a CONT. on page 16
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doughnuts covered in Froot Loops or shaped like a phallus with cream-filled balls. (The shop also officiates weddings.) And don’t miss the regularly scheduled Adult Soapbox Derby or the food carts. Portland’s food carts have their own iPhone apps and trade journal, FoodCartsPortland.com. They are organized into food-cart “pods,” with names like Cartopia, Good Food Here and Cartlandia, a “bike-centric food cart superpod.” Last month, Portland held its eighth annual Naked Bike Ride, a beery, movable party that doubles nominally as an environmental awareness event. The police sent out a press release reminding everyone that it is legal to be nude in public in Portland, but please wear a helmet. The city’s effect on people goes beyond the urge to strip. Emi lived three houses down from us. She’d arrived in Portland, age 24, a gorgeous, perfectly manicured Gucci- and Prada-clad richgirl princess. A friend of mine dated her for a while. Then she went full-on Portland. She shaved her head, gave away her iPhone, started wearing flowy dresses and spending weeks at a commune she called just “the farm.” She and the couple next door conspired to rip up all the concrete between their houses. Then it rained and her basement flooded. Such dramas kept things entertaining, but after CONT. on page 18
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SHOULD YOU MOVE TO BROOKLYN? Another Portlander’s view Having read this week’s cover story, which paints Brooklyn as Portland-plus-money-and-ambition, you may be considering a move to this faraway promised land. (Realistically, you are probably rage-blind with wounded regional pride—but let’s pretend.) I moved to Brooklyn in 2009 after four years in Portland, so let me help you contemplate the pros and cons of such a move. Consider: People: The key difference between Brooklynites and Portlanders is in supply and demand. Busy Brooklynites have less time in which to socialize with a larger pool of people. In Portland, you may be forced to spend hours chatting about craft beer with an underemployed graphic designer thrilled just to be out of the house. In Brooklyn, you will meet amazing, ambitious people who will give you exactly three seconds to prove your worth before moving on. This is still better than Manhattan, where you get half a second. Bikes: Bicycling around Portland is a dream. Bicycling around Brooklyn is also a dream, albeit a dream where you’re chased by bellowing steel demons over an obstacle course made of shattered glass. Don’t move to Brooklyn for the biking. Jobs: There are no more jobs in Brooklyn (unemployment rate: 9.8 percent) than in Portland (9.2 percent). But where unemployment in Portland is perversely celebrated as a totally chill way to pass a month or 27, in Brooklyn you’re just a bum. Coffee shops, for example, are largely not thrilled to provide daycare for the unemployed and their Macbooks. Think sealed power outlets and Wi-Fi time limits. Housing: This makes me sad remembering all the big, cheap rooms in Portland. Let’s not talk about it. Livability: People are too busy actually living in Brooklyn to worry about livability. Sure, the place is dirtier, more infested, louder, less curated than Portland. But Brooklyn has the world’s best park (Prospect Park) and the world’s best bagels (everywhere). You can take the subway to the beach for $2.25 and get back to Manhattan in time to see a new movie, then tweet about the good parts, ruining it for your Portland friends who won’t be able to see it for months. Then meet the director. On the other hand, there’s no street car. So, consider these points carefully, Portlanders. If you do end up in Brooklyn, please buy me a beer. I spend all my money on my tiny apartment. —Adrian Chen, a former WW intern, now works for Gawker
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CONT. the giant building and press releases and marketing opportunities and that’s great, but it seems a little too proud of itself.” A recent game of human Scrabble on Bedford Avenue reminded him of Portland, as does the popular Brooklyn pastime of crocheting sweaters for statues and fireplugs, “which is darling,” he said. “Although apparently there is an ür-yarn bomber who started on the East Coast somewhere.” He added, “There’s a whole culture around that sort of thing now. It says something about you. It says, ‘Yeah, I ride my bike every day, I make pickles in my basement, and I sell those myself.’ It’s funny that those were discrete things that someone would do 20 years ago in Portland, but the cultural package didn’t all come together in one nice stereotypical whole.” It does now, thanks in part to the IFC series starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. “Portlandia, as a twentysomething Brooklyn person, hit home,” said Max Silvestri, a comedian who has lived in Williamsburg for five years. “Like ‘Put a Bird On It,’ where it’s just two artists where what they do is they put a bird on things?” he went on, referencing a now-famous sketch in which two interior designers decorate every-
THE POLICE SENT OUT A PRESS RELEASE REMINDING EVERYONE THAT IT IS LEGAL TO BE NUDE IN PUBLIC, BUT PLEASE WEAR A HELMET. thing with bird appliqués. “I feel like that’s what Brooklyn Flea is. No offense to Brooklyn Flea. A lot of things look better with birds. “I am guilty as or more guilty than anyone of it all,” he added. “None of this comes from a place of condescension or loathing. Only self-loathing.” Alex Basek, a freelance travel writer, recently settled in Prospect Heights after eight years in Manhattan. “I live within a five-minute walk of two bike shops that sell $700-plus bikes,” he said. “That’s the Portlandiest thing about it. There’s Glass Shop, a fancy coffee spot, like single-roaster blabbity blah, all the way on Classon Avenue. Which heretofore I thought was one of those stops you wonder about on the A train en route to J.F.K.” And there’s Dr. JJ Pursell, a naturopath and owner of the Herb Shoppe, a botanical medicine pharmacy on Hawthorne Boulevard, who plans to open her second outpost in Boerum Hill. “I just read in The New York Times, maybe a month ago, some article about this warehouse party that was happening in Brooklyn,” she said when asked about the two cities. “It was definitely very much the theme that you often see in Portland for a late-outing type of event where there’s a lot of music and interactive art going on. I don’t want to use the term Burning Man, but it was that kind of feel.” Mike and David Radparvar, who founded Holstee, an environmentally conscious apparel company after David decided pants pockets were too tight to carry a wallet and sewed a “holster” onto the side of a T-shirt, can relate. “We were really attracted to Dumbo,” said Mike. “We found that it’s an area that attracted a lot of forward-thinking, progressive people in similar types of spaces and mindsets. You’ve got everyone from leading agencies like BBMG to Etsy,” he said. “Like, it’s right next to Brooklyn Flea.” When they started, they used 6 percent recycled fabric. Now the shirts are made with
100 percent recycled jersey knit fabric fashioned from plastic bottles and industrial scraps, and excess fabric from making the shirts is turned into “fins,” small scarves that can be worn around the neck or arm. “‘Are we a generation driven by hippie values— minus acid, plus funding and smart phones—that can create sustained change?” Mike read from a talk the brothers were prepping for a TEDxEast. “Or are we just a group of overprivileged, underexperienced, overconfident bohemian revivalists that are just trying to defer reality?’” He added, “You know what I’m saying?” The Radparvars, like many Portlandy Brooklynites, have only the purest motivations. But money, native competitiveness and proximity to the Manhattan media machine are quickly escalating what would pass for endearing quirks in Portland into lucrative commercial ventures and conspicuous consumption in Proco and Bococa. While Portland seems destined to remain a funky cheap neighborhood for the rest of the nation, Brooklyn has been gentrifying from the Manhattan side in since long before Lonely Planet named Brooklyn “the hippest part of New York City” in 2007. “You get a concentration of people who are visibly different in some way that’s not repulsive but kind of attractive for other people to consume,” explained Sharon Zukin, a sociology professor at Brooklyn College and author of Naked City: The Death and Life of Authentic Urban Places. “That becomes a kind of brand for a neighborhood, or for the city as a whole, in the case of Portland. “Then real estate developers start jumping on the bandwagon and marketing the brand, so that what starts out as alternative culture, alternative lifestyle, laid-back, D.I.Y. or whatever you want to call it, that becomes a product and the brand of a place, and then it becomes part of a business cycle where the media pick it up and”—she threw The Observer a bone—“not you, of course, but you know it could be rock critics or lifestyle journalists, they pick it up…and then it becomes very expensive to live there because more affluent people beg to move in, because they want to be different, too.” This process, she added, “seems to be getting more intense faster than before.” Brooklyn is already so Portlandy that even the media appear to be tiring of the story. “It’s a little overhyped,” admitted Gothamist publisher Jake Dobkin, 34, who grew up in Park Slope. Mr. Dobkin refused to participate when his writers asked for input on a recent listicle, “100 Reasons Why Brooklyn Lives Up to the Hype,” which included Smorgasburg, Kombucha Brooklyn and the borough’s “alt-performance art party scene.” “Williamsburg is just becoming like a circus,” he said. “When I’m there, I hear the circus music in my head. Mustaches were like 2010. We’re on to mutton chops. Everyone is walking around like the Sartorialist is about to take a picture of them. That’s not a healthy way to live. “It’s all just becoming so precious,” he reflected. “And Brooklyn is not supposed to be a precious place.” I don’t want to trash Portland. It may be precious, but the people who live there enjoy life tremendously. You can eat and drink really well without having to work very hard. I miss having to choose whether to pass the time with pub trivia, disc golf or mushroom hunting. But I’ve been thinking of checking out Detroit. The Times says an influx of young creative types is turning it into a Midwestern Tribeca. Willamette Week AUGUST 10, 2011 wweek.com
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NO PITA’S LIKE YOUR PITA. SO LONG AND THANKS FOR THE PITAS: Portland is set to lose one of its most beloved food carts: Ziba’s Pitas is up for sale on Craigslist. “After 5 years of serving Portland I have decided to retire. I am selling my lease on the space and the cart and all its contents, but I am also open to...someone taking over the name and learning to create the same recipes that have made Ziba’s Pitas famous,” owner Ziba Ljucervic wrote on the ad. Boo. Also for sale on Craigslist: Wet Hot Beef, Over the Top Wild Game Burgers, Thai Basil and Red Guava. MY BIG GAY TREKKIE WEDDING: Dick and Jeremiah TomaWulf were wed Sunday, Aug. 7, at Peninsula Park in a Star Trekmeets-“east Orient” themed ceremony open to the public. More than 70 guests gathered in North Portland to celebrate the union. Jeremiah wore a handmade kimono as his wedding gown and Dick dressed in the signature gold top of Captain Kirk’s uniform. The groomsmen—who fulfilled every last color of the LGBTQA rainbow—were adorned in full Trekkie attire. The reception was held at Suki’s Bar and Grill, where Dick Toma hosts karaoke four nights per week. Dick and Jeremiah are hoping that their union will be recognized in Oregon within the next few years. If not, the happy couple will “most likely go to New York or wherever the closest legal spot is,” said Dick’s sister, Nicole Toma. Legality aside, WW wishes the best for Dick and Jeremiah: Dif-tor heh smusma. That’s Vulcan for “live long and prosper.” PUT A LADY BIRD ON IT: As reported by WW in June, PDX’s feminist bookstoreturned-community-center In Other Words recently laid off its only two staff members in an attempt to resuscitate the dying business. With numbers running deep in the red, board members are back in emergency fundraising mode. This time, In Other Words has called upon the infamous parody duo Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein of IFC’s Portlandia to host an auction Saturday, Aug. 20. Brownstein has not shied away from using her cable show to support her favorite nonprofits: Previous Portlandia benefits in the past year have funded the Hollywood Theatre and the Oregon Humane Society. IOW benefit prizes include a walk-on role in season two of Portlandia, tickets to see Carrie’s band Wild Flag, and two personalized voicemail greetings from Armisen. Tickets ($20-$40) are available at the store (14 NE Killingsworth St.). For info, go to inotherwords.org. FLOYD, RADIOHEAD, HELIO SEQUENCE: On Friday, Oct. 21, Helio Sequence will play Seattle’s Laser Dome as part of the City Arts Festival. That’s right: Laser Helio Sequence. “Supposedly, we will send them the songs we will be playing and then they are going to ‘orchestrate’ the laser show,” Helio’s Benjamin Weikel told WW before asking, “Can one improvise a laser show?” We don’t know, Benjamin—we only know that lasers are awesome. In other news, Helio is wrapping up work on its fifth studio album. Details at wweek.com.
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Getting on our soapbox WE MADE THE BEST GUIDE TO PORTLAND EVER. GO FIND A COPY.
The product of curatorial selections from this city’s sharpest writers and artists, Finder is Willamette Week’s annual magazine-style guide to the Portland that’s worth a damn. This week, the Portland that’s worth a damn just happens to be the PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, featured in Finder on page 155. To marvel at the other 161 pages, fi nd a free copy of Finder at one of our coffee-shop release parties (see Finder ad for days and locations, page 2), or visit wweek.com/finderlocations.
[MUSIC] QUIET MUSIC FESTIVAL, DAY ONE: KYP MALONE, TOM GREENWOOD AND MORE A two-day, all-ages, cheap and beautifully curated festival with smart local acts and big names alike (Kyp Malone from TV On the Radio? Stephen Malkmus!?). Disjecta, 8371 N Interstate Ave. 8 pm. $7 (or $12 weekend pass). All ages. [FOOD] BITE OF OREGON It’s a wonderland of food-related fun, with bites from more than a hundred of the state’s restaurants, plus craft beer, wine and dessert pavilions. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Southwest Naito Parkway between Southwest Harrison and Northwest Glisan streets. 11 am-10 pm Friday-Saturday, 11 am-8 pm Sunday, Aug. 12-14. $10 one-day pass, $15 weekend pass, $5 early bird (before 2 pm Friday).
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Drink some beer and talk about a concept. Some people go for speed, while others go for something artistic and original. If you want to go fast, look at others who have raced and see what they did right or wrong. Always understand that this isn’t a racecar; there’s no way of driving it, so you need to think about what works best in terms of gravity. For artistic concepts, that’s where the beer comes in.
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[DANCE/MUSIC] BLUE CRANES/ NORTHWEST DANCE PROJECT Two of Portland’s most original and compelling performing-arts groups reconnect after winning raves in their collaboration last year. Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater, 400 SW Kingston Ave., 823-3636. 6 pm. Free.
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[DRINK] POK POK SOM PARTY House Spirits hosts a pucker-faced release party for Pok Pok’s legendary drinking vinegars, which you can now get in adorable little 16-ounce retail bottles. The distillery promises mini-cocktails and food from Pok Pok. House Spirits, 2025 SE 7th Ave., 235-3174. 11 am-6 pm. Free.
SUNDAY, AUG. 14 [MUSIC] EXPERIMENTAL MINIFEST OF NEW MUSIC The much-anticipated Contemporary Portland Orchestra Project makes its debut here, in the company of other bold sonic adventurers. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. 8 pm. $6-$12.
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[MOVIES] TOP DOWN: THE OUTSIDERS A fine homage to Nicholas Ray and a great excuse to gaze upon the denim-strangled packages of Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Emilio Estevez and the Karate Kid. Hotel deLuxe parking garage, Southwest 15th Avenue and Yamhill Street. 8 pm. $9.
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[MUSIC] SADE, JOHN LEGEND Take one of the most influential divas of the last 25 years and pair her with the most socially aware R&B superstar of his generation— this might be the Rose Garden’s best show of 2011. Rose Garden, 1401 Wheeler Ave. 235-8771. 7:30 pm. $49.50-$149.50. All ages. Willamette Week AUGUST 10, 2011 wweek.com
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This weekend the west bank of the Willamette is turned into a wonderland of food-related fun for the Bite of Oregon—from appearances from Food Network chefs like Bob Blumer and the Iron Chef Oregon competition to bites from more than a hundred of the state’s restaurants plus craft beer, wine and dessert pavilions. Highlights this year include a flurry of competitions for home cooks (“Hot Shot”), bakers (the “Frost Off” cake decorating competition) and ZisBoomBah’s Pick Chow! Across America cook-off, where local chefs like Cathy Whims are forced to cook with children. KELLY CLARKE. Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Southwest Naito Parkway between Southwest Harrison and Northwest Glisan streets, Portland. 11 am-10 pm Friday-Saturday, 11 am-8 pm Sunday, Aug. 12-14. $10 one-day pass, $15 weekend pass. $5 early bird passes for Friday before 2 pm. Info at biteoforegon.com.
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Give us your ripe tomatoes, your wax beans and beets ripe for pickling: Canning Across America joins with the people who make Ball jars to proclaim Saturday, Aug. 13, “CanIt-Forward Day.” They are encouraging Americans to hold crazy canning parties, share canning tips and tweet about their jar contents, which, call me dorky, kind of sounds like homey fun. All day Saturday, Aug. 13. Visit freshpreserving.com for info and a webcast featuring icooking demos.
Pok Pok SOM Release Party
House Spirits hosts a pucker-faced release party for Pok Pok’s legendary drinking vinegars, which you can now get in adorable little 16-ounce retail bottles (instead of just slurping them up at Whiskey Soda Lounge and Pok Pok crammed alongside the rest of Portland). The distillery promises straight tastes of the retail flavors (apple, tamarind, pomegranate and honey) as well as minicocktails made with House-brand booze. Oh, and food from Pok Pok. Did we mention that all this is free? Yeeeeah…you should really go. House Spirits, 2025 SE 7th Ave., 235-3174. 11 am-6 pm Saturday, Aug. 13. Free. 21+ or accompanied by parent.
Taking It to the Streets
“I don’t know if you are aware of our collective Michael McDonald infatuation…” began a recent email from Laurelhurst Market co-owner Ben Dyer. It turns out the crew of the Southeast restaurant are planning to celebrate the snowy-locked yacht rocker with an indoor-outdoor barbecue party dubbed “Taking It to the Streets” featuring smoked brisket sandwiches, grilled corn, sausages and other meaty goodies. Dyer also noted that there would be “live music, band to be determined,” which the chef later confirmed is indeed code for “we are trying our best to put together a Michael McDonald cover band.” Laurelhurst Market, 3155 E Burnside St., 2063097. 11 am-10 pm Sunday, Aug. 14. Free entry.
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DAVE’S KILLER BAGELS Now that baker Dave Dahl has cornered the local toast market, with loaves of hearty Dave’s Killer sandwich bread popping up on supermarket shelves from Whole Foods to Winco, Portland’s wild man of baking is taking on bagels. The company is starting small, selling batches of boiled-bagel versions of its stellar flax- and sunflowerseed-packed organic Good Seed bread at its Milwaukie outlet store and at the Saturday Portland Farmers Market. Are they good? It depends on how you look at it: As traditional bagels go, the schlumpy rounds are leaden and underwhelming, with little of the springy chew that makes bagels so addictive. But toast ’em up and it’s a whole different story. All of a sudden you’ve got a yeasty, crunchy, seed-speckled circle of whole-grain bread crust—and nothin’ but the crust. For those of us who covet the brawny, hearty heels of a sandwich loaf, this is genius—one package of four Dave’s Killer bagels is nothing but bread heels, strong enough to act as the base for a monster sandwich or a mountain of cream cheese and gravlax. Now, that’s killer. KELLY CLARKE. All crust, all the time.
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wood-fired roasted game hen ($22), slathered with a honey glaze and served with baby squash and shallots; it’s a succulent bird, but a real bitch to pick apart—do not order it on a date—and so sweetened that it ends up feeling insubstantial, like poultry candy. The pork chop ($21), which is a truly delicious cut of meat, similarly hinges on a slightly disagreeable stone-fruit chutney, and BY AA R O N M E S H amesh@wweek.com the dish sits on a too-generous portion of gooey grits. My favorite of the more sophisticated offerWith its open kitchen, neatly arranged plates and ings, now on the menu with somewhat different locally sourced ingredients, Zeus Cafe is the first ingredients, was a plate of morel mushrooms McMenamins restaurant that aspires to be an with bomba rice and fried onion strings ($12); the actual restaurant. The strength of Brian and Mike effect, again, was like a Thanksgiving casserole at McMenamin’s barroom collection has always been a conspicuously fancy grandma’s house. The complete experience, in fact, resembles the spaces, not the tastes; customers come for the whimsically rehabilitated elementary school, nothing so much as the single, obligatory upscale poor farm and funeral home, and stay through restaurant in a downstate tourist town. By the the often indifferent pub grub. Zeus Cafe is the standards of the plentiful dining options in the West End, however, it is a anchor of the brothers’ new keystone property, the Crystal Order this: Zeus Piedmontese Burger ($13). third or fourth option, at best—it’s not on the same Hotel, and it is once again an Best deal: Roasted baby potatoes ($2). playing field as Clyde inspired accomplishment in I’ll pass: Baja frittata ($9), probably the Common or Grüner. Even architectural salvage—named dullest thing on the menu and inexplicably if you’re just looking for for ’50s nightclub operators available all day. a toasted lunch, it’s difNate and Tilly Zusman, the cafe looks as if Ken Kesey did the set design for ficult to justify spending $9 on Zeus’ Standard L.A. Confidential—and for once, the food aims as Sandwich—basically a BLT with avocado—when high. With Zeus, McMenamins has put away Tater Kenny & Zuke’s offers dozens of superior options a block away. Tot things. If Zeus Cafe doesn’t try to compete with those It’s a little puzzling, then, that the acme of executive chef Barry Rumsey’s menu is a cheeseburger. establishments, it’s wasting a dining room as gorZeus’ Piedmontese Burger ($13) is a solid addition geous as any in town. The wall-to-wall windows to the Portland roster of bistro burgers: The beef on Burnside and Stark streets, accented with is tender and nicely complemented by a butter inlays of stained glass toward the ceiling, bathe lettuce slaw (delightfully heavy on the mayo) the booths in a warm, golden light that no nearby and grilled Walla Walla onions. In a nice touch, it restaurant could hope to rival. Oddly, the designcomes with three pickle-spear-sized jojos (at $13, ers, who otherwise apportioned the narrow space it would be a nicer touch if it came with four jojos). so well, either didn’t include a proper server’s Potatoes are also the highlight of breakfast: Nearly station or placed it so far from the tables that the every morning dish, including a pleasant Carlton excellent waitstaff is forced to conduct its orgaFarms jambon royale Benedict ($10), comes with nizational conversations in the aisles right next expertly salted roasted baby potatoes. If they’re to diners. This glitch confirms a kind of pattern: not part of your brunch plate, you can—and McMenamins is still trying to figure out what to do with its space. should—order them as a $2 side item. The more ambitious items remain as fundamentally sound as the potatoes, but they aren’t EAT: Zeus Cafe at Crystal Hotel, 303 SW 12th Ave., 384-2500, mcmenamins.com/ such unmitigated successes. Nearly everything Zeus. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 am-10 pm seems designed for an upscale Midwestern Sunday, 7 am-11 pm Monday-Thursday, 7 am-1 church supper. The signature dinner item is a am Friday-Saturday. $$-$$$.
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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10 Old Light, Kelli Schaefer, Sporting, 1939 Ensemble
[DRUMMY] In his oddly named mathmetal quartet Mongoloid Village, David Coniglio drums like a beast. His Mr. Hyde side is bug-eyed, simian, powerful and intimidating. It’s hard to believe the same man helps lead the 1939 Ensemble, albeit in a decidedly Dr. Jekyll form. In this incarnation, Coniglio is satanically debonair, brewing alchemical percussion on the kit and vibes. His cohort, Jose Medeles, is equally wicked, a ferocious talent on both instruments—hence the musical chairs they employ onstage. This is a band to watch, as 1939 boldly tampers with jazz and rock boundaries, without ever losing the beat. NATHAN CARSON. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St., 239-7639. 8:30 pm. $5. 21+.
Pictureplane, Javelin, Hollagramz, Litanic Mask, DJ Lifepartner
[ELECTRIC FEEL] Cousins George Langford and Tom Van Buskirk do an exceptional job of making newfound samples sound retro. Last year, the twosome released debut full-length No Mas via Luaka Bop—a dancey, imperfect assemblage of art pop and electronica nouveau. Easily distracted, Javelin loves to resample and tinker with everything it touches, but special attention is given to soulful snippets of yesteryear. April saw the release of the Canyon Candy EP, a Wild Westthemed, individually branded disc that demonstrates what the Rhode Islanders do well: cut, paste and get down. MARK STOCK. Rotture, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 234-5683. 9 pm. $10 advance, $12 day of show. 21+.
Trauma, Against Empire, Septick System [CRUST] You should know that this Los Angeles crust act, brought to you by the guttersnipe lifers at Profane Existence, encircles the first A in Against to signify “Anarchy” and circumscribes the last E in Empire to fashion a logotype endorsing either “Equality” or “Eating vegan burritos.” You’re probably imagining a sound sandwiched between Discharge’s indefatigable chugging and Nausea’s
metallic brooding, served with sprouts. You’re close. However, what I’ve heard from Against Empire’s newly released Thieves and Leeches is immensely promising—the rage appears to be funneling into brighter and livelier shapes, and this pissed trio sounds like it’s finally having fun, which is refreshing, because the empire might suck and all, but being in a band and going on tour is probably pretty cool. CHRIS STAMM. The Know, 2026 NE Alberta St., 4738729. 8 pm. Cover. 21+.
THURSDAY, AUG. 11 Marshall Crenshaw, The Bottle Rockets
[ALMOST BLUE] Originally billed as this hemisphere’s answer to Elvis Costello—a dork-chic enlightened pop troubadour possessed of a yawning musical repertoire who, even in those brief moments of chart success ’midst old New Wave, ever seemed more suited to connoisseur than crowd— Marshall Crenshaw infuses his songbook with an essential cheeriness that actually reminds one more of Buddy Holly, whom he memorably mimicked in La Bamba. Though Jaggedland, Crenshaw’s last release in 2009, aims for a melancholy approach with newly jazz-inflected guitar work (and famous-ish friends, including MC5’s Wayne Kramer), an inner sunniness yet shines through. JAY HORTON. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 2349694. 8 pm. $20 advance, $22 day of show (minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.). All ages.
Arctic Monkeys, The Vaccines
[INDIE ROCK WITH LEGS] When Arctic Monkeys emerged in 2002, it faced the built-in problem of trying to construct lasting fame on the exclusive foundation of Internet buzz. While there was a host of (mostly ephemeral) bands that earned similar distinction in those heady MySpace days, Arctic Monkeys has persisted, in no small part due to its calm and unfaltering workmanship. This year’s Suck It and See (p.s. yuck!) is a return to gritty form from 2009’s moody Humbug that
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TOP FIVE THINGS I MISS ABOUT OREGON. Paul Collins, bassist/multi-instrumentalist for Beirut, is from Pendleton. Sometimes he gets homesick and misses... DIY shows in Pendleton Never have my artistic intentions been so pure, exciting, and completely fulfilling. Backpacking in the Wallowas The Wallowas are Oregon’s version of the Alps. I miss them every August. Pendleton Round-up If you have any interest in feeling two fighter jets buzz you and a crowd of 50,000 people, then you should come out to the Round-up. Mississippi Records My favorite record store in Portland The Crystal Ballroom I used to drive for three hours to see Quasi tear the place down. SEE IT: Beirut plays the Crystal Ballroom on Friday, Aug. 12. 8 pm. Sold out. All ages.
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PUNK’S NOT DEAD—IN CHINA, ANYWAY. BY CASEY JA R MA N
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The most compelling band on this year’s Warped Tour isn’t a tried-and-tested old-school punk act, a guyliner-sporting American emo band or even the token hip-hop dude (sorry, Yelawolf ). The most interesting band on the Warped Tour is an obscure, broke, punk outfit called Demerit whose members sport an excess of prefab accessories and insist that theirs isn’t political music. Still, its angst-ridden lyrics prove the band’s unrest: “Why the fuck am I loyal to you?/ We don’t wanna be your victim of greed/ Sick of you, no future for us/ How many people die in famine?/ No way/ No control/ Poverty makes us strong.” The passage might seem vague and sophomoric compared to the more biting civic criticisms offered by Warped headliners like Against Me!, but then Demerit isn’t questioning the U.S. government—it’s challenging its own. And the Chinese government isn’t exactly known for its love of dissent. In a world where punk rock is largely co-opted (see: Warped Tour) or relegated to underground bubbles that rarely reach the surface, China represents a fascinating frontier where punk—the lifestyle, not the clothing line—is still a very new and revolutionary concept. Whether bands like Demerit can inject their values into the popular conversation back home (especially when its albums have been subject to government censorship and its label headquarters has been raided by authorities on multiple occasions) remains to be seen. “Punk in China is a very small scene,” writes mop-headed frontman Li Yang (a.k.a. Spike Li) from the Warped Tour’s Salt Lake City stop. “It’s like kindling material. If we want to make a big fire, we need some gasoline or a big wind.” That big wind probably won’t come from the band’s own country. Australian filmmaker Shaun Jefford’s documentary Beijing Punk (filmed in 2008 but still awaiting a proper American release) paints a portrait of Chinese punk bands—including Demerit—living in poverty, drinking too much and struggling to find an audience while receiving almost no Chinese media attention. “They’re not gonna make it in China, that’s just not going to happen,” the band’s American expat label manager tells Jefford in the film. “So their real chance is to get attention from abroad.”
That’s the ostensible reason for Demerit’s U.S. tour (a rare opportunity for Chinese bands, which are regularly denied visa requests), but the band wouldn’t be punk if “making it” was its prime objective. In the documentary, Demerit’s members repeatedly express that they’re happy being poor and relatively unknown in Beijing—and joining the Warped Tour on a decidedly un-punk year has only strengthened the band’s resolve. “Those pop bands [on the Warped Tour] might make more money, but I respect the bands that make good music with attitude, like the Casualties,” Li says. “I used to think punk was an American and British thing, but after going on the Warped Tour, I think that we are the punks.” It’s hard to argue the point. Not just because Demerit’s cultural context makes its music inherently more dangerous than that of its U.S. and British contemporaries, but because the band— which sings in English and sounds reminiscent of Rancid and early Bad Religion—plays with power and aggression without sacrificing its message of community and resistance. Demerit may hail from the new-world superpower, but it’s a decidedly old-school punk band. But even as songs like the chant-along “TZ Generation” and the touching acoustic closer “Voice of the People,” both from Demerit’s latest LP, Bastards of the Nation, manage to slip an awful lot of heart and rebellion past the censors—it’s hard to listen to Demerit without imagining the long shadow cast by all the words both censored and unwritten. The band shrugs this off. “We’re not political,” Li says in Beijing Punk. “Just about freedom.” Freedom—as Beijing Punk’s Jefford points out— is, of course, an entirely political issue—perhaps nowhere more so than in China. And even if the political implications could be scary, Li dreams of a day when punk rock trumps pop culture in his home country. “If that day comes, it would be a different China,” he writes. “We wouldn’t be afraid, we’d be excited because punk finally would become a true cultural phenomenon, not a fashion statement. We don’t need to be scared now. They still think we’re dog crap. Trust me, that day will never come.” CASEY JARMAN. SEE IT: Demerit plays the Warped Tour at the Washington County Fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 14 (noon, $31.50, all ages) and the Red Room on Monday, Aug. 15, with a screening of Beijing Punk (8:30 pm, $6, 21+). Willamette Week AUGUST 10, 2011 wweek.com
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Recording/Production/Music Business. Learn the core skills needed to enter the Sound and Music Production Industry. Network with successful music business people. Oregon's only State approved Music Technology Certificate Financial Aid Available
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Integ tegra teg gratin ting ng He Health alth an and d Scie Scienc nce nce The University of Western States (UWS) provides students with a solid foundation for careers in integrated health care, and offers academic degrees and programs in health and human sciences.
MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM As a student at UWS, you will have access to an anatomy lab, a comprehensive health care library, extensive clinical training in a health care setting, and more - resources for your education that are not available to you at most other massage therapy programs. UWS is the only regionally accredited institution in the area with a massage therapy program. This means that credits you take in the massage therapy program may transfer to other colleges and universities. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for massage therapists are expected to grow by 20% as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy.
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DOCTOR TTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC At UWS, your hands-on training starts the first week of the 4 year program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Students learn basic sciences with cadaver dissection in our state of the art anatomy lab as well as palpation and biomechanics in the first You will begin learning adjusting techniques starting in your year. Y third term, and spend nearly two years treating fellow students and the public in diverse clinical settings.
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UWS also offers the students in the chiropractic program a unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sports Science. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of Doctors of Chiropractic is expected to rise 20% over the next 10 years.
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Fall is on our doorstep again, and that means sweater fashion, corn mazes and hitting the books. While “back to school” once implied Trapper Keepers and heavy backpacks, it’s a whole other ballgame for adult students. We’ve highlighted some great universities, colleges and specialty schools for those looking to further their career or learn a new skill. While we couldn’t list each school and program in the area, we feel this is a good cross-section of Portland’s adult-education options. Whether you’re looking to complete a law degree, practice holistic medicine or learn Spanish for your upcoming trip to Central America, this compilation is for you.
Berlitz language Center
For over 130 years, Berlitz has been teaching the world to communicate by revolutionizing the way languages are taught—with a method that has been proven successful everywhere it is used. Created by Maximilian D. Berlitz, the Berlitz Method remains at the core of our approach, supplemented by materials and techniques we have developed from more than a century of research in improving language instruction. The Berlitz Method is a conversational teaching style that presents practical vocabulary and grammar in the context of real-life situations. All Berlitz students learn to speak their new language the way they did their first—through natural conversation. Our highly trained, native-fluent instructors always consider students’ personal learning style, interests and goals. Come visit us at our new location: 1234 SW Morrison St., or contact us at: 274-0830 and visit berlitz.us.
ClaCkamas Community College
The Clackamas Community College Music Technology Certificate is Oregon’s only state-approved music technology certificate and the only music technology program in Oregon that qualifies for financial aid. We give students the core skills needed to enter the sound and music production industries. Our advisory board includes Fox TV’s Family Guy and American Dad composer Ron Jones (CCC alumnus), who conducts regular residencies at CCC. Our new facilities include recording studios, specialized music/video computer labs and high-tech performance spaces. We regularly upgrade our software and hardware, providing students with the most up-todate systems. Come be a part of our growth! Contact us at 594-3337 or 594-3340, email: brianr@clackamas. edu. 19600 S Molalla Ave., Oregon City, clackamas.edu.
east West College
East West College’s massage therapy program is committed to supporting you from our first connection until long after graduation. Our faculty teaches you how to think critically, communicate clearly and respond compassionately. Our Alumni Services Coordinator supports you in finding work that meets your needs. And our continuing education programs give you opportunities to continually expand your knowledge. We have both day and evening schedules that can fit into your busy life and East West College is accredited by COMTA, the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Please call to arrange a tour! 233-6500. 525 NE Oregon St., Portland, OR 97232, eastwestcollege.com.
leWis & Clark graduate sChool of eduCation and Counseling
While Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling offers degrees in many fields, all its programs emphasize rigorous, engaged scholarship grounded in social justice. Students graduate prepared to support communities in Portland and beyond in their chosen field: mental health and addictions counseling; marriage, couple and family therapy; educational leadership; school counseling and school psychology; or teaching. In addition to on-campus degree programs, Lewis & Clark works collaboratively with Oregon school districts to offer teachers on-site professional development opportunities.
Continuing education classes, workshops, and certificate programs are available to professionals and community members interested in education, counseling and writing. Contact us at 768-7040. 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road, graduate.lclark.edu.
leWis & Clark laW sChool
Lewis & Clark Law School is a premier institution of legal education with nationally recognized programs and faculty members. The school features an environmental law program that consistently ranks best in the country and leading programs in intellectual property, legal writing, business, crime victims’ rights, Indian and animal law. Students also have many opportunities to develop practical skills in renowned clinics and on award-winning moot court teams. The experiences gained at Lewis & Clark prepare alumni to work in private practice, business, government and public-interest positions across the country. Contact us at 768-6600. 10015 SW Terwilliger Blvd., law.lclark.edu.
marylhurst university
Your life today is different from what it will be after attending Marylhurst University. Whether you’re starting college later in life, or you’re a young adult looking for a rigorous learning experience, your studies here will create a lifetime of opportunities. We provide a learning environment specifically designed for adults. Our programs are perfect for students who want a high level of engagement in the learning experience—and want their fellow students to share this same level of focus. Marylhurst degrees integrate the liberal arts with professional studies, preparing students to achieve whatever they set out to do. Contact us at 699-6268, 17600 Pacific Highway (Hwy. 43), marylhurst.edu.
montessori institute northWest
The Montessori Institute Northwest (MINW) provides inspiring, rigorous AMI Montessori teacher training in programs designed for children ages birth-3 (assistants to infancy); 3-6 years of age (primary); and, our proposed new program beginning in 2012, the (Elementary) course with in-depth emphasis on children ages 6-12 years of age. Through cooperative programs, MINW students have the option of simultaneously earning either a B.A. or an M.Ed. through partnerships with Marylhurst and Loyola University. MINW offers parent education, public lectures and professional development for teachers, administrators and classroom assistants. Visit montessorinw.org or call 963-8992 for more information.
national College of natural mediCine National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical college in North America. Our exceptional graduate programs in naturopathic medicine and classical Chinese medicine blend ancient healing wisdom with modern science in challenging curricula. Degrees granted include Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND), Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) and Master of Acupuncture (MAc). New post-graduate programs and a Master of Science in Integrative Medicine Research will be added to program offerings in 2012. With the academic cur-
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riculum, participation in NCNM’s natural medicine clinics and Helfgott Research Institute are important parts of the student experience. 049 SW Porter St., Portland, OR 97201, 552-1660, ncnm.edu.
Northwest Film CeNter
Develop your personal vision as a film artist. The Northwest Film Center‚nationally recognized School of Film offers small, hands-on classes and workshops in narrative, experimental and documentary film, which are taught by award-winning independent filmmakers and offer a real world perspective on the digital video and cinema arts. The NW Film Center is conveniently located near Portland State University and the downtown Cultural District, with most classes meeting evenings and weekends. We offer non-credit, transferable credit and college-degree options, including cooperative programs with PSU and Marylhurst University, and a non-degree certificate in film‚ plus classes for children and teens, screenings, film festivals, visiting artists, internships, equipment access and more! Fall classes begin the week of Sept. 19. For information, contact us at 221-1156 or classes@nwfilm. org. 934 SW Salmon St. nwfilm.org
oregoN College oF Art ANd CrAFt
Oregon College of Art and Craft is an intentionally small, exceptionally student-centered art college attracting students from across the country. As a vibrant source of instruction and inspiration for aspiring artists of all ages, the College offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs, as well as adult and children’s classes and workshops. Experiment with new materials and ideas, and meet our community of artists on OCAC’s beautiful 10-acre wooded campus overlooking the coastal mountains and downtown’s cultural resources and galleries. Now accepting applications for 2012. Contact us at 297-5544 or admissions@ocac.edu. 8245 SW Barnes Road. ocac.edu.
oregoN College oF orieNtAl mediCiNe
OCOM trains master’s and doctoral students in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by integrating classical theory with a modern, practical approach to health and wellness. Our wide- ranging course of study incorporates acupuncture, Chinese herbs, nutrition, therapeutic massage (Japanese Shiatsu and Chinese Tuina), and a fundamental approach to qi cultivation for a deep and comprehensive understanding of this transformative medicine. OCOM’s busy teaching clinics provide hands-on training to our interns while offering affordable health care to the community. Start your career in acupuncture and Chinese medicine by attending an admissions seminar. Learn about our accredited master’s curriculum, clinical experience, financial aid options and admissions requirements. Meet current students, observe an acupuncture demonstration and receive a campus tour. Contact Teres Smith, admissions coordinator, at 2533443, ext. 175, or tsmith@ocom.edu. 10525 SE Cherry Blossom Drive, ocom.edu.
PACiFiC UNiversity
Founded in 1849 at its historic campus in Forest Grove, Pacific University now includes campuses in Hillsboro and Eugene, and health service centers in the greater Portland region. With a rich liberal arts tradition in the College of Arts & Sciences and acclaimed Colleges of Education, Health Professions and Optometry, Pacific University presents a distinctive combination of learning opportunities. Pacific has been ranked a Best Western College (The Princeton Review), a Tier 1 National University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top Business Graduate School for Physician-Executives for its Master’s in Healthcare Administration program (Modern Healthcare). In addition, Pacific’s Master of Fine Arts in Writing program has been listed as one of the top four low-residency programs in the world by Poets & Writers. The colleges of Arts & Sciences, Education and Optometry are based in Forest Grove. In addition, the College of Education offers programs at its Eugene campus. The College of Health Professions in Hillsboro offers professional programs in dental health science, gerontology, masters of healthcare administration, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, professional psychology and audiology (2012). Pacific is committed to a tradition of service and support to the community, offering service learning, international 32
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education, internships, research opportunities and cocurricular activities to students and faculty. More than 3,300 students have discovered a rigorous academic experience, professors who love to teach and a warm, welcoming atmosphere where their lives unfold. Contact us at 352-6151. 2343 College Way, Forest Grove, pacificu.edu.
UNiversity oF oregoN, sChool oF JoUrNAlism ANd CommUNiCAtioN At the george s. tUrNbUll PortlANd CeNter
The professional master’s degree in Strategic Communication provides working professionals with managementlevel credentials needed to lead campaign teams, manage communication programs, and advance their careers. Classes meet evenings and weekends at the Turnbull Center. A new master’s degree in Multimedia Journalism begins in 2012. The program will equip students with digital reporting and production skills, as well as an understanding of the business imperatives of the changing news environment. The Turnbull Center offers workshops addressing enduring and emerging issues in journalism and communication. Designed for working professionals, workshops are held on weekends and may be taken for academic credit or for professional enrichment. Contact us at 412-3662 or visit turnbullcenter.uoregon.edu.
UNiversity oF PortlANd
The University of Portland is a private Catholic institution located on the bluff above the Willamette River. It is ranked among the top 10 western regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. In addition to a thriving undergraduate population, there are over 500 graduate students pursuing an advanced degree in one of 12 programs across eight academic areas. In particular, the School of Nursing is nationally recognized for its innovative programs and premier education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Whatever your professional goal, begin your path to success at University of Portland! Visit up.edu for more information.
UNiversity oF westerN stAtes
The University of Western States (UWS) offers a world- class education to our students and provides the community with an unsurpassed, integrative and natural approach to wellness. Our science-driven curriculum incorporates relevant healthcare research and optimal practices. Building on our strong history in chiropractic, we integrate related fields of study creating a wellbalanced and whole- body approach to health care. Students are well supported as they embark on rigorous courses of study, equipped with resources that prepare them for successful careers in health service. In addition to our academic programs, we deliver premium care to our community, with state-of-the-art clinics staffed with highly qualified providers and senior interns. Our vast network of partners in related fields makes us a valuable resource not only to students, but to health care professionals throughout the country. UWS grants the doctor of chiropractic, bachelor of science in human biology, and master’s in exercise and sports science degrees, and receives accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. In 2006, UWS introduced a one- year program in massage therapy. UWS is the only regionally accredited institution in the area with a massage-therapy program. Contact us at 256-3180. 2900 NE 132nd Ave., uws.edu.
wAshiNgtoN stAte UNiversity vANCoUver
The most complex issues of the modern world are tackled in classrooms and laboratories at WSU Vancouver. With a student population topping 3,000, WSU Vancouver offers a small-school feel backed by big-school resources. The campus features new buildings and state-of-the-art technology on 351 gorgeous acres with ample parking. Just 10 miles north of the Columbia River via I-5 or I-205, WSU Vancouver offers 18 bachelor’s degrees, 10 master’s degrees and more than 37 fields of study. The Border Bill lets Oregon residents pay in-state tuition. Call. Visit. Apply. (360) 546-WSUV, vancouver.wsu.edu, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver, WA 98686CONT. on page 34
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OCOM’s curriculum, renowned faculty, and in-depth clinical experience have provided me with the skills and knowledge to succeed as a practitioner. This is where health, and the transformation of health care, begins.
The Montessori Institute Northwest offers inspiring, practical and rigourous teacher education, in both academic year and summer course formats! With B.A. and M.Ed cooperative programs also available! Your Montessori career starts here!
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Accepting Applications for Fall 2011 Call 503-253-3443 x175 to begin your career as an acupuncturist.
Third-Year Master’s Student, Viecynt Nelson
www.ocom.edu The science of medicine, the art of healing
Opening September 14: OCOM Hollywood Clinic, 2029 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling Teaching and counseling are more than just professions. At Lewis & Clark, we recognize that teaching and counseling are callings built on a commitment to serving others. That’s why rigorous, engaged scholarship–grounded in social justice–is at the heart of all our programs: so you’ll be prepared to support communities in Portland and beyond. We offer advanced degree programs for
• mental health and addictions counselors • marriage, couple, and family therapists • school principals and administrators • school counselors and school psychologists • teachers In addition to on-campus degree programs, we work with Oregon school districts to offer onsite professional development through mentor workshops, new teacher seminars, Oregon Writing Project training, and endorsements for reading, ESOL, and special education.
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Reinvent yourself. Become a nurse. The Alternate Entry Master’s program in nursing is designed especially for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in a nonnursing field. Students become licensed Registered Nurses and go on to earn either a Clinical Nurse Leader master’s or Family Nurse Practitioner doctoral degree. If you want: • An efficient path to nursing • A rewarding, fulfilling career • A flexible work schedule • Job security • Competitive pay
Art InstItute of PortlAnd
The University of Portland School of Nursing’s Alternate Entry Master’s program is for you! For more information: nursing@up.edu 503.943.7211 www.nursing.up.edu/aemup
1122 NW Davis St. Portland, OR 97209 228-6528 artinstitutes.edu/portland Culinary arts, fashion, media.
491-6422 mhcc.edu Some programs offered: nursing & allied health programs, hospitality & tourism management, integrated media.
AvedA InstItute PortlAnd
MultnoMAH unIversIty
325 NW 13th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 294-6000 avedapdx.com Some programs offered: cosmetology, hair design & aesthiology.
8435 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97220 255-0332 multnomah.edu Some programs offered: adult degree completion, counseling, teaching.
ClArk College
nortHwest CulInAry InstItute
1933 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, WA 98663 360-699-NEXT (6398) clark.edu
ConCordIA unIversIty
English
Korean
Spanish
Swedish
French
Dutch
Italian
Russian
Portuguese
Arabic
Japanese
Mandarin
Thai
German
2811 NE Holman St. Portland, OR 97211 280-8501 cu-portland.edu Some programs offered: management, education, nursing.
everest College
Multiple locations—Vancouver & Portland 888-741-4270 everest.edu Some programs offered: massage therapy, business, criminal justice.
george fox unIversIty PortlAnd Center
12753 SW 68th Ave., Suite 185. Portland, OR 97223 554-6100 georgefox.edu/portland Some programs offered: MBA, education, adult degree programs.
le Cordon Bleu College of CulInAry Arts
Say “Hola” to Success Immerse yourself in a new language using the world-renowned Berlitz Method ®. Private and small group classes available.
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600 SW 10th Ave., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97205 888-891-6222 chefs.edu/portland Some programs offered: culinary arts, baking and pastry arts.
lInfIeld College
Portland Campus 2255 NW Northrup St. Portland, OR 97210 linfield.edu 413-7161 Some programs offered: adult degree programs, nursing & health sciences.
Mt. Hood CoMMunIty College 26000 SE Stark St. Gresham, OR 97030
2901 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661 360-695-2500 northwestculinary.com Some programs offered: culinary arts.
oregon sCHool of MAssAge
9500 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 100 Portland, OR 97219 800-844-3420 oregonschoolofmassage.com Some programs offered: massage training: Western & Eastern (shiatsu) focus, beginners classes, advanced certificates
oregon CulInAry InstItute 1717 SW Madison St. Portland, OR 97205 961-6200 oregonculinaryinstitute.com Some programs offered: culinary arts, baking & pastry, restaurant management.
PACIfIC nortHwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson St. Portland, OR 97209 226-4391 pnca.edu Some programs offered: bachelor of fine arts, masters of fine arts, continuing education.
PAul MItCHell tHe sCHool PortlAnd
234 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 222-7687 paulmitchelltheschoolportland.com Some programs offered: cosmetology (hair, skin and/or nails), skin academy.
PHAgAns sCHool of HAIr desIgn Multiple locations Portland: 239-0838 Clackamas: 652-2668
phagans.com Some programs offered: hair design, nail technology, esthetics.
PIoneer PACIfIC College
Multiple locations Wilsonville: 682-1862 Clackamas: 654-8000 pioneerpacific.edu Some programs offered: business, healthcare, legal.
PortlAnd CoMMunIty College
Multiple campuses: Sylvania, Rock Creek, Cascade, SE Center & Willow Creek 971-722-6111 pcc.edu Some programs offered: two-year degrees and certificates, community education professional development/ business training.
PortlAnd stAte unIversIty
Downtown Portland/SW Broadway 800-547-8887 pdx.edu Some programs offered: business administration, education, engineering.
suMner College
8909 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219 223-5100 sumnercollege.edu Some programs offered: court reporting, correctional officer, paralegal.
unIversIty of oregon PortlAnd
70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209 412-3696 pdx.uoregon.edu Some programs offered: school of architecture & allied arts, academic extension, school of law.
unIversIty of PHoenIx
Oregon Campus Triangle Corporate Park 13221 SW 68th Parkway Tigard, OR 97223 403-2900 phoenix.edu Some programs offered: business & management, education, nursing & healthcare.
wIllAMette unIversIty MBA
1120 NW Couch St., Suite 450 Portland, OR 97209 808-9901 willamette.edu/agsm Some programs offered: master’s of business administration.
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THURSDAY - FRIDAY finds the group playing its charms conservatively, coming off like a boozier version of the Walkmen. In the case of both groups, a firm grasp of the rock basics has proven the key to a greater longevity than that afforded its fashionhopping peers. SHANE DANAHER. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St., 225-0047. 9 pm. $28 advance, $30 day of show. All ages.
Mötley Crüe, Poison, New York Dolls
[GLAM METAL] Unexpectedly, all four members of Mötley Crüe are alive to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. Of course, Vince Neil is an ever-widening celebrity embarrassment, and poor Mick Mars’ skeleton is melting inside his body due to his lifelong battle with ankylosing spondylitis. And let’s not even talk about Nikki Sixx or Tommy Lee: Their tales are best told in the excruciating and amazing rock bio The Dirt. Along for the ride is Poison, celebrating its 25th anniversary and also sporting its classic lineup with CC DeVille, Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett. The gang’s all here. But the biggest surprise of all in this package is the inclusion of original glam-rock act the New York Dolls. Its list of casualties is long and tragic, but David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain are still standing. NATHAN CARSON. Sleep Country Amphitheater, 17200 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash., 360-816-7000. 7 pm. $35 - $85. All ages.
Chuck Israels
[JAZZ MASTER] Imagine replacing the best-ever star at your position, like, say, playing centerfield for the Yankees after DiMaggio. That was roughly the position Chuck Israels found himself in in 1961 after the sudden and tragic death of young Scott LaFaro, who had merely reinvented the role of jazz bassist in pianist Bill Evans’ classic trio. Besides his five years with Evans’ renowned second trio, Israels made classic albums with John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Stan Getz, Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman and more, then he concentrated on composition, arranging and teaching at the university level. He now directs the jazz program at Western Washington University, still composes and occasionally performs. This 75thbirthday gig is a rare opportunity to see a jazz master who has continued to explore new territories. Oh, and that guy who replaced DiMaggio? He wasn’t half bad, either. BRETT CAMPBELL. Vie de Boheme, 1530 SE 7th Ave., 3601233. 8 pm. $10. 21+.
FRIDAY, AUG. 12 Quiet Music Festival: Kyp Malone, Tom Greenwood, Sun Foot and more
[PUMP DOWN THE VOLUME] Tinnitus sufferers, have we got a music festival for you! As its title suggests, the Quiet Music Festival is for those who wish to rock—just not so damn loud. Surprisingly, this two-day gathering at the Disjecta art studio is not curated by a bunch of librarians but rather local artist Chris Johanson, who is also a member of Sun Foot, a not altogether mellow experimental outfit featuring Brian Mumford of Dragging an Ox Through Water. Other dudes drawing back the decibels on day one include TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone (he’s the dude who kind of looks like Bunsen Honeydew from the Muppets if Jim Henson had given him a huge beard), who proved to be an effective soloist during his band’s recently ended hiatus with his Rain Machine side project, and Tom Greenwood of Jackie-O Motherfucker, another group not exactly known for keeping its hand off the volume knob. It’ll be interesting to see how these guys fare
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Amos Lee & Calexico
[COUNTRY FOLK] Nothing says “brotherly love” like recording your album more than 1,000 miles away from the East Coast city that fed and burped your musical career. Philly native Amos Lee took to Tulsa last winter to record Mission Bell, his fourth album with EMI’s Blue Note Records, with Calexico’s John Burns riding shotgun as producer. The Midwest can be heard through songs like “Windows Are Rolled Down,” a Titanic-sized single with the coming-of-age twanga-lang that any Oklahoma teen with an automobile and not much else to do needs to survive. And, as we’ve learned to expect from Lee, a handful of album ballads are sure to make noise during closing credits of a few Grey’s Anatomy episodes. NIKKI VOLPICELLI. McMenamins Edgefield, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale, 669-8610. 5 pm. $35-$63. All ages.
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[MIXED BAG] Fans swooning over their new favorite record will often make the claim that it “defies labeling” when, in fact, the artist responsible hasn’t bucked genre convention so much as thrown in a kazoo solo. One group that legitimately owns the “eclectic” adjective is Sacramento outfit Ganglians, a band that frequently draws comparisons to groups ranging from the Beach Boys to the Oh Sees. With a less inventive band, attempting to transition from psych freakouts to surf-pop numbers would result in a chaotic and uninteresting mess. But Ganglians masters these jumps with ease (and a smooth sheen of pop polish, to boot). The Cali band’s new album, Still Living, picks up where its excellent, experimental 2009 sophomore release, Monster Head Room, left off— ensuring tonight’s show will be an agreeably mixed bag of sound. DEVAN COOK. Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi Ave., 288-3895. 9 pm. $12. 21+.
K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Bang, The Secret Sisters
[MAPLE SUGAR] Genuinely droll figureheads of sociopolitical movements are not, shall we say, known for their sense of humor. Canadian icon K.D. Lang, whose performance of Jeff Buckley’s “Hallelujah” ’midst opening ceremonies was among the few memorable moments of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, hasn’t simply fronted a band for quite some time. The questionable instrumental powers of the Siss Boom Bang, an alt-country collective accompanying her on this latest tour (and on recent album Sing It Loud), may not quite match the majesty of Lang’s still gorgeous vocals—but, at last, she seems to be having fun again. JAY HORTON. Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Road, 220-2789. 7 pm. $36. All ages.
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[’80s SKA POP ICONS] Did you know there’re two versions of the English Beat roaming the globe? One plays primarily in the U.K., and is fronted by the band’s toaster, Ranking Roger. The other—the one that’s playing here in Portland—is led by the ’80s ska and pop giant’s lead singer, Dave Wakeling. Never the twain shall meet apparently, as animosity between the two singers remains. No matter what version you’ll run across, be prepared for a skank down memory lane soundtracked by classic cuts like “Save It for Later” and “Mirror in the
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[BEATS AND BLASTS] Sapient might be too good at his day job of selling beats. While the Sandpeople Producer/MC’s new collection, Eaters Volume One: Tusks!—the first in a planned series of Mad Lib-style instrumental collaborations—is plenty layered and sonically ambitious, many of its tracks beg for the human voice. That’s good for business, but I’m not entirely sure it was the point of Tusks! Where brief, horn-packed opener “Ivory Holders” is a complete composition, Sape’s sparkling, Ratatat-esque second track, “Trifle With Me,” comes packaged with a couple of pre-made hooks that all but demand skilled MCing between them. Like most of the disc, both tracks straddle the organic/ electronic divide Sapient has long been adept at connecting— but where instrumentals sometimes need to wander and creep to set a mood sans MCing, Sape often chooses to put the beat on blast instead, crafting impressive but incomplete-sounding compositions. Then comes “Many One,” which builds an unlikely bridge between Ennio Morricone and The Legend of Zelda. And there are a few more shockers to come: “Earbugs” is too slow and churning to accommodate most MCs, and “Airport Land” begins as a gurgling Flying Lotus-style head-nodder with a touch of g-funk stitched in its seams, then moonlights as a club cut and goes minimal before the finish line. Some of Sape’s more traditional beats are certainly strong enough to stand alone: “Throat” and “Cool Walter” are two endcredits-worthy jams that bring a cinematic sort of boom-bap to the table. But it’s the two vocal cuts—a remix of Barrels for Feathers’ “Blissless Yield” that reminds a bit of Kanye’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” and the brand new “Place for One,” a fascinating narrative exercise that seems to be rapped from the perspective of a fetus—that remind us that, even if his production skills are bountiful and unique, Sapient may just be too talented of a lyricist to keep his voice off the record. CASEY JARMAN.
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[PIN DROP SOUNDS] The concept of the Quiet Music Festival is a laudable one for a tired old music fan like me who doesn’t like coming home with ears ringing but never remembers to bring earplugs with him. Bring in a bunch of incredible artists and tell them to
keep it the hell down. It’s not going to be too much of a challenge for some of the music programmed on the bill, such as the gentle guitar and vocal creations by Christine Shields and the rumbling sonic explorations of Dragging an Ox Through Water. But it will be fascinating to hear how Lucky Dragons and Stephen Malkmus sound with the volume lowered. ROBERT HAM. Disjecta, 8371 N Interstate Ave., 286-9449. 8 pm. $7, $12 for a weekend pass. All ages.
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[HIP-HOP] For all the controversy surrounding Beats, Rhymes and Life, the recent documentary on legendary rap crew A Tribe Called Quest, perhaps the most stunning revelation in the movie has nothing to do with the group itself: Rapper Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, a native New Yorker who in the ’90s peppered his lyrics with references to John Starks and the Knicks, is apparently a Lakers fan. But Taylor insists he’s not a bandwagoner. “If the Lakers and the Knicks were to play in the NBA Finals, I’d ride with the Knicks,” Taylor says over the phone from his home in Oakland, “but I’m also an analyst at heart, and I think the Lakers have a better team.” Taylor is more than happy to clarify his fandom. In fact, you get the sense that if all anyone wanted to discuss with him ever again was basketball, that’d be perfectly fine with him. “Hip-hop is definitely more of a chore than sports,” Taylor says. That’s a jarring admission for fans to hear. As a member of A Tribe Called Quest, Taylor was part of one of the most beloved acts of rap’s golden age. But it’s been well over a decade since Tribe’s 1998 swan song, The Love Movement, and Taylor’s last record was a poorly received solo album 11 years ago. Meanwhile, athletics has truly become a second career for him: He recruits players for a prep school in Connecticut and is developing a television pilot for his Web sports show, The Fanalyst. “The music is still the meat-and-potatoes, no matter what,” he says, “but I’m trying to build my résumé.” Watching Beats, Rhymes and Life, it’s easy to see why music has fallen into second place for Taylor. It chronicles how the rigors of success drew him and his childhood friend Fareed apart, the schism boiling over into a series of heated arguments during a 2008 reunion tour. Although Fareed refused to endorse the film, Taylor says the documentary has helped heal their rift somewhat (they talk on the phone, usually about the New York Jets). When it comes to possibly working on new Tribe material together, however, “we are as far away from that as possible,” he adds. But that doesn’t mean Taylor is done with hip-hop for good. He’s currently searching for a distribution deal for Songs in the Key of Phife, the long-delayed follow-up to 2000’s disappointing Ventilation. Taylor is still driven to cement his individual legacy as an artist, and thinks this is the album to do that. “I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished anything by myself yet,” he says. “I feel like I have something to prove as a soloist, because they really don’t see me coming.” MATTHEW SINGER. The Tribe Called Quest MC talks solo joints, basketball and reunion tours.
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THE PARSON RED HEADS, TUESDAY, AUG. 16 [EASYGOING COUNTRY-POP] Hanging out with the Parson Red Heads, you get the sense that nothing in the world could shake this band’s inner calm and outward joy. Sitting around a table at Bar Bar talking about their new album, the band’s members praise each other’s work effusively. When they aren’t trading stories about their ex-landlord (who was a B-movie actor), they’re giving bassist Andy Creighton a good-natured ribbing over his binder full of Magic: The Gathering cards. If the Red Heads are stressing about their upcoming album-release show or about taping an appearance in an episode of Portlandia, they certainly don’t show it. That easygoing spirit is especially surprising considering the band spent five years plying its trade in Los Angeles, a town that seems custom-built for deadening the enthusiasm of even the most creative temperament with business-world bullshit. The unintended effect of living in a city like L.A., the band explains, is that you end up hunkering down with those closest to you. You either work together or get the hell out while you still have your sanity. For the Parson Red Heads, it was a bit of both. “We practiced all the time,” remembers vocalist/guitarist Evan Way. “Three or four times a week—and played wherever we could.” Evan’s wife, Brett Marie Way, smiles at that memory, but adds: “We loved it there, but we were always on the lookout for a new place to go. Touring and doing residencies in different cities gave us a chance to explore potential new hometowns.” But the band—which formed in Eugene in 2003 before hitting L.A. two years later—was drawn back to Oregon. After a monthlong residency at Portland’s White Eagle, all four members relocated to Portland late last year, sound minds in tow. Whatever lingering feelings of L.A. distress (and nostalgia) that band members may have inside them, the Red Heads have built the perfect outlet in their art. The quartet’s new album, Yearling, positively drips with it. The songs wrap you up in the warm embrace of ’60s/’70s Laurel Canyon-style folk/country/ pop as viewed through a prism of ’80s alt-rock, but the band lets in the chill of sadness and regret that makes you want to cuddle up closer. Even at its most hopeful, the album creaks with melancholy. You want to believe Evan Way when he sings, “Though the clouds in the sky make it hard to see the light/ I know it’s over my head coming back again.” But when he and his guitar are joined by nothing more than a ghostly pedal steel and the yearning harmonies of his bandmates, the effect haunts rather than heals. The Red Heads are fully capable of flat-out rocking, too. The most electric song on Yearling is a short blast of power pop called “Kids Hanging Out,” anchored by a fearless, Neil Young-like guitar solo. But then, when you compare the Red Heads to other groups—Young, Low, the Byrds—the band seems appreciative of the compliments, but brushes them aside. The Red Heads almost seem surprised that this is the kind of music coming through them. “I don’t want to say that I’m channeling something,” says Sam Fowles, who shares songwriting duties with Way, “but this is just what comes out of me.” ROBERT HAM.
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The Parson Red Heads’ escape from L.A. led them to find peace in Portland.
SEE IT: The Parson Red Heads play an in-store at Music Millennium on Tuesday, Aug. 16 (6 pm, free, all ages), and a CD-release show at Mississippi Studios on Friday, Aug. 19 (9 pm, $5 advance, $7 day of show, 21+).
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itself as “The World’s Only Punk Rock Britney Spears Tribute Band.” Gimmicky? Sure—they’re not that innocent. An ingenious idea? Oh baby, baby. The band’s shtick is classic comic inversion: It turns Spears’ girly-girl pop on its head by transposing it as hyper-masculine punk—complete with fastand-furious guitar lines, yowling vocals and the Brit hits we all know and love. If Hit Me Baby’s maleto-female gender-bending gets too hammy (the band’s frontman sometimes dons a schoolgirl wig), this show’s headliner, all-lady cover band AC/DDC (“A-C-double D-C”— get it?), should provide a counterpoint. JONATHAN FROCHTZWAJG. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. 7 pm. $9 advance, $12 day of show. All ages.
George Duke, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Stevie Ray Mays
[PROGRESSIVE FUNK] Even if you don’t recognize the name George Duke, chances are you’ve heard his work—seeing the California native live is viewing a piece of music history. Duke has written instrumentals for some of the world’s most talented artists—from Miles Davis to Michael Jackson—and has remained relevant because mainstream heavyweights like Kanye West and Daft Punk love to sample his work (Duke’s captivating piano chords and melodies are a prized commodity among crate diggers). He’s currently promoting his new solo outing, Déjà Vu, and just like the thousands of other pieces of music he’s produced, it’s worth checking out. Plus, I hear he can still wail on the keytar. With smooth jazz coming back in style, co-headliners Marcus Miller and David Sanborn are sure to be greeted just as warmly. REED JACKSON. Roseland Theater, 8 NW 6th Ave., 224-2038.
SUNDAY, AUG. 14 Spirit Lake, Hawkeye, Souvenir Driver (9 pm); Eric D. Johnson, Run On Sentence, mBilly (3 pm)
[BOUNTY O’ SONGS] Wow, busy day at the Doug Fir, huh? One could hypothetically get there around 3 pm for barbecue on the patio, stick around for Run On Sentence and new Eric D. Johnson of the Fruit Bats (a band whose great new album, Tripper, seems to travel through the decades in search of its muse) and the Shins (which just played a sold-out show here). When the outdoor shows are done, we recommend grabbing some dinner and beers before heading downstairs for the rock ’n’ roll show. Spirit Lake’s new EP, Between Me and the Mountain, is a much-needed shot of wailing rock (think of the Black Keys hanging out with Exile on Main Street-era Stones, but with just a pinch of woodsy pre-grunge fare for good measure) in Portland’s all-too-precious arm. CASEY JARMAN. Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside St., 2319663. Free (patio show); $5 (inside show). 21+.
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[EXPERIMENTAL CELEBRATION] Portland’s Root Strata label has been humbly releasing some of the most important experimental and noise releases of the past decade. Its discography touts such local luminaries as Grouper, Yellow Swans and Golden Retriever as well as artists from outside Oregon like Oneohtrix Point Never and Christina Carter. Previously, Root Strata has put on the On Land Festival in San Francisco, bringing together some of its stable of artists with other big names from the experimental scene. This year, money being in short supply, the label has scaled back things considerably, reducing it to a wellcurated single night and moved
it to Valentine’s, our local home for far-out sounds. ROBERT HAM. Valentine’s, 232 SW Ankeny St., 248-1600. 9 pm. $7. 21+.
MONDAY, AUG. 15 The Dex Romweber Duo, Thee Headliners, DJ Hwy 7
[R&B-ROCKABILLY THRILLER] Dex Romweber is a fiery punkblues/rockabilly lifer. He first came to national attention through his former band, Flat Duo Jets, and their wild-eyed appearance in the documentary Athens GA: Inside/ Out. Through that band and his subsequent solo work, Romweber has managed to straddle two worlds occupied by Americana and garage-rock enthusiasts, thrilling folks on both sides of the fence. He comes to town to play the cozy and sweaty confines of the Kenton Club with his latest group, Dex Romweber Duo, carting along copies of his smoking and surprisingly sultry new album, Is That You in the Blue? .ROBERT HAM. Kenton Club, 2025 N Kilpatrick St., 2853718. 9 pm. $5. 21+.
Sade, John Legend
[GROWN FOLK MUSIC] Sade Adu didn’t flip the script much with 2010’s Soldier of Love, her group’s sixth studio album. But Sade’s voice was as low-key and alluring as ever, and the band stuck with the same soulful melodies that helped it dominate with its glossy R&B of the ’80s and early ’90s. Yet, despite its lack of sonic growth, the album ended up debuting at No. 1 in the U.S.— a surprising first for Sade—illustrating how, in the noisy era of Gaga and dubstep, the group’s soothing sound was sexier than ever. Now promoting the divafronted act’s best-of compilation, the English quartet is going on tour with fellow smoothster John Legend—a chart topper in his own right. Between Adu’s enthralling coos and Legend’s pelvic thrusts, this may be the sweatiest concert you’ll ever experience. REED JACKSON. Rose Garden, 1401 N Wheeler Ave., 235-8771. 7:30 pm. $49.50-$149.50. All ages.
TUESDAY, AUG. 16 Diamond Head, Witch Mountain, Burning Leather
[NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL] British rock act Diamond Head brought epic riffs, fast beats and power chords stateside to the ears of a teenage Metallica via its first album, Lightning to the Nations. Over the next 14 years, Metallica recorded covers of four songs from this album: “Helpless,” “The Prince,” “It’s Electric” and “Am I Evil?”—thus acknowledging a massive debt of influence. Now you can help pay them back by chanting “Yes I am!” as Diamond Head headlines its first-ever U.S. tour. JOHN ISAACSON. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 234-9694. 8 pm. $20. 21+.
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[POP-PUNK] As proprietor of the estimable Recess Records and frontman for the preternaturally bratty F.Y.P and slightly less bratty Toys That Kill, Todd Congiellere has been plying a fruitful poppunk trade for over 20 years now. He has every right to scope a nice patch of laurels to nap on in 2011. Instead, he took his current concern, the Underground Railroad to Candyland, into his own Clown Sound Studio to record Know Your Sins, a stunner of surf-tinged punk joy and bonfire bonding. Turns out Congiellere’s eternally adolescent pipes were waiting all these years to marry the warbly sounds of guitars melting in the sun. Here’s to never letting this guy retire. CHRIS STAMM. East End, 203 SE Grand Ave., 232-0056. 9 pm. $7. 21+.
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[AUG. 10 - 16] Touché Restaurant and Billiards 1425 NW Glisan St. Nancy King with Randy Porter
Valentine’s
232 SW Ankeny St. Cowboys from Sweden
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1530 SE 7th Ave. Dina Martinez and Al Criado’s Band
Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater 400 SW Kingston Ave. Dan Reed and Friends
White Eagle Saloon 836 N Russell St. Left Coast Country
Wilfs Restaurant and Bar
Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave. Ron Steen Trio with Alyssa Schwary
THURS. AUG. 11 Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel 303 SW 12th Ave. Eric Nordby
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. Marshall Crenshaw, The Bottle Rockets
Alberta Street Public House
1036 NE Alberta St. Time and Energy, Planet Tribe, Kerry Hallet
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St. Greg Wolfe Trio
Andrea’s Cha Cha Club 832 SE Grand Ave. Dina and Bamba Y Su Pilon D’Azucar with La Descarga Cubana
Artichoke Community Music 3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd. Songwriters Roundup
Ash Street Saloon
225 SW Ash St. Ant and the Eagle, Silver and Glass
I DREAM OF EELY: Eels play the Aladdin Theater on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
WED. AUG. 10 Afrique Bistro
102 NE Russell St. Javier Nero’s New York Band
Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel 303 SW 12th Ave. Eric Nordby
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. Eels, The Submarines
Alberta Street Public House 1036 NE Alberta St. Open Mic
Alderbrook Park Resort
24414 NE Westerholm Rd., Brush Prairie, Wash. Dan Balmer Group
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St. Toshi Onizuka
Ash Street Saloon
225 SW Ash St. Led To Sea, Fair Weather Watchers, Foxtails Brigade, Serena Tideman
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave. XDS, The Jellyfish Brigade, Paper/Upper/ Cuts, The New Pioneers
Beaterville Cafe
2201 N Killingsworth St. Lowell John Mitchell and The Triplets of Beaterville
Dante’s
350 W Burnside St. Benefit for Mandy
Duff’s Garage
1635 SE 7th Ave.
Suburban Slim’s Blues Jam (9:30 pm); High Flyer Trio (6 pm)
East India Co.
821 SW 11th Ave. Josh Feinberg
Ella Street Social Club 714 SW 20th Place Animal Eyes, Yuni In Taxco, Just Lions
Gypsy Restaurant & Lounge 625 NW 21st Ave. Laura Ivancie
Harvey’s Comedy Club 436 NW 6th Ave. Lucky DeLuxe
Hawthorne Theatre
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Foreign Talks, Hidden Remedy, Fast Fox, Summer Soundtrack, The Starship Renegade
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison St. Old Light, Kelli Schaefer, Sporting, 1939 Ensemble
Jade Lounge
McMenamins Edgefield Little Red Shed 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale The Devil Whale
McMenamins Edgefield Winery 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Mike Ruthy
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro Redwood Son
Milagros Boutique 5433 NE 30th Ave. Van Oodles
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Age Sex Occupation
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave. Sassparilla, Frank Fairfield
Muddy Rudder Public House 8105 SE 7th Ave. Stumbleweed
2346 SE Ankeny St. Justin Rayfield (8:30); Glen Alexander (7 pm)
O’Connors
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221 NW 10th Ave. The Mel Brown Quartet
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112 SW 2nd Ave. Tom May
Kenton Club
2025 N Kilpatrick St. Izzy And The Kesstronics
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2958 NE Glisan St. Piano Throwers (9 pm); Michael Hurley (6 pm)
7850 SW Capitol Highway Kit Garoutte 4001 SW Canyon Road Imelda May
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2314 SE Division St. Billy Kennedy
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115 NW 5th Ave. Brothers From Another, Living Proof
1305 SE 8th Ave. Chapter’s End, Filth Machine, Amerikan Overdose
Beaterville Cafe
Press Club
6000 NE Glisan St. Biddy’s Bluegrass Jam
2621 SE Clinton St. Swing Papillon
Red Room
2530 NE 82nd Ave. Open Mic with Go Fuck Yerself
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 206 SW Morrison St. Jordan Harris and Company
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315 SE 3rd Ave. Pictureplane, Javelin, Hollagramz, Litanic Mask, DJ Lifepartner
Someday Lounge
125 NW 5th Ave. The Welsh Bowmen, Youth, Gun Party, Dramady
The Globe 2045 SE Belmont St. Renaissance Cocktail
The Heathman Restaurant and Bar 1001 SW Broadway Sean Fred
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2026 NE Alberta St. Trauma, Against Empire, Septick System
The Old Church
1422 SW 11th Ave. Christopher Schindler
Tony Starlight’s
3728 NE Sandy Blvd. Mia Nicholson
2201 N Killingsworth St. Lorna B. Band
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Buffalo Gap Saloon
6835 SW Macadam Ave. Michele Van Kleef, AG Donnaloia
Camellia Lounge 510 NW 11th Ave. Bre Greg Trio
Chapel Pub
430 N Killingsworth St. Steve Kerin
Corkscrew Wine Bar 1669 SE Bybee Blvd. Goose and Fox
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Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St. Arctic Monkeys, The Vaccines
Dante’s
350 W Burnside St. Mercury Tree, Holy Tentacles, Bearcubbin, Spyn Reset
Doug Fir Lounge
830 E Burnside St. Just People, Excellent Gentlemen, Volifonix
Duff’s Garage
1635 SE 7th Ave. Nick Moss and the Fliptops (9 pm); Portland Playboys (6 pm)
Ella Street Social Club 714 SW 20th Place
Shapes, The Grandparents, Cole and the Rats
Ford Food and Drink 2505 SE 11th Ave. Treeskin Trio
Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark St. Fruition String Band
Gypsy Restaurant & Lounge
625 NW 21st Ave. Mike Gordon, Dan Eagan
Hawthorne Theatre Lounge
1503 SE 39th Ave. Savoir Faire Burlesque
Hawthorne Theatre
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Disco for Deer, Bleeding The Raines, March of May, Me Myself and Insanity, Our Mistaken Grace, A Decade Apart
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison St. Brainstorm, Appetite, Sun Angle, DJ Jeffrey Jerusalem
Hotel deLuxe
729 SE 15th Ave. Top Down: “The Outsiders” with Hausu
Sellwood Public House
8132 SE 13th Ave. Open Mic with Two Rivers
Sleep Country Amphitheater
17200 NE Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash. Mötley Crüe, Poison, New York Dolls
Slim’s Cocktail Bar 8635 N Lombard St. Anna Paul and the Bearded Lady
Street of Dreams
LaurelThirst
2958 NE Glisan St. Garcia Birthday Band (9:30 pm); Lewi Longmire Band, Sarah Gwen Peters (6 pm)
McMenamins Edgefield Winery 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Merrill Lite
McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Adele, Wanda Jackson
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave. The Hugs, Play/Start, Tiger House, The Martyrs
6000 NE Glisan St. Amanda Breese and Naomi Hooley (9:30 pm); Billy Kennedy and Jimmy Boyer (6 pm)
231 SW Ankeny St. Ted’s Keeping It Classic with DJ No Request
The Blue Monk
3341 SE Belmont St. Alan Jones Jam
The Globe
2045 SE Belmont St. Zay Harrison, Gordon Goldsmith
The Heathman Restaurant and Bar 1001 SW Broadway Johnny Martin
The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian
2025 N Kilpatrick St. Birthright, Scared Crow
225 SW Ash St. PDX Rock Fest Native Noise Showcase
Ted’s/Berbati’s Pan
Kells
Kenton Club
Ash Street Saloon
Beaterville Cafe
The Hobnob Grille
112 SW 2nd Ave. Tom May
3130A SE Hawthorne Blvd. Friday Night Coffeehouse
SW Bull Mountain Road & SW 144th Ave., Tigard KINK Street Party with Matt Brown
Jimmy Mak’s
221 NW 10th Ave. The Mel Brown B3 Organ Band
Borikuas Trio
Artichoke Community Music
3350 SE Morrison St. Open Mic
426 SW Washington St. Old Wars, Secret Codes, Lubec
The Know
2026 NE Alberta St. Rainbow Person
The Lovecraft
421 SE Grand Ave. The Blow Up Dolls
The Woods
6637 SE Milwaukie Ave. Team Evil, Houndstooth, Stacy Clark, The Four Edge
Tin Shed Garden Cafe 1438 NE Alberta St. Virtual Mercs
Tonic Lounge
3100 NE Sandy Blvd. Brownbear, The Atman Trio, FM/PM, Business Mayne
2201 N Killingsworth St. Dave Manning
Biddy McGraw’s
Camellia Lounge 510 NW 11th Ave. Bossa Nuevo
Canvas Art Bar & Bistro
1800 NW Upshur St. Open Mic
Clyde’s Prime Rib
5474 NE Sandy Blvd. LaRhonda Steele
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St. Beirut, James Dean Kindle
Disjecta
8371 N Interstate Ave. Quiet Music Festival: Kyp Malone (of TV on the Radio), Tom Greenwood, Sun Foot, The Golden Bears, Larry Yes, Franklin’s Mint
Doug Fir Lounge
830 E Burnside St. Y La Bamba, Wild Ones, Death Songs
Duff’s Garage
1635 SE 7th Ave. Eden Brent (9 pm); Honey and the Hamdogs (6 pm)
East End
203 SE Grand Ave. Welcome Home Walker, Chemicals, Tensions
Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park
3939 N Mississippi Ave. Candy Claws, Aan, Desert Noises
1530 SE 7th Ave. Chuck Israels
Mock Crest Tavern
Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater
Southwest Naito Parkway between Harrison and Glisan streets The Bite of Oregon: Trampled Under Foot, Linda Hornbuckle, Geno Michaels & Soul City, Bob Shoemaker, Jim Miller & Alan Hager, Sweet Home Band, Safire (Garden Stage); Diva and the Dixies, Jason Okamoto (Pacific Northwest Wine Club Stage)
White Eagle Saloon
625 NW 21st Ave. Brian McGinty
10000 Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro The Phoreheads
Tony Starlight’s
Mississippi Pizza
Twilight Café and Bar
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Canoe, Dastardly (9 pm); Mo Phillips (6 pm)
Mississippi Studios
3435 N Lombard St. Claes
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road Peter Frampton
Original Halibut’s II 2527 NE Alberta St. Terry Robb
Papa G’s Vegan Organic Deli
2314 SE Division St. Andrew Orr, Jen Howard
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave. St. James Gate
Raleigh Park
3500 SW 78th Ave. Pepe and the Bottle Blondes
Red Room
2530 NE 82nd Ave. Endnotes, Item 9, The Rotten Truth, The Bangovers, Angry Patria
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 206 SW Morrison St. Tony Smiley
Roseland Theater
8 NW 6th Ave. Awol Nation, Wallpaper, New Regime
3728 NE Sandy Blvd. Cabaret Chanteuse 1420 SE Powell Blvd. Self Proclaimed Naricissist, Black Water, Victimless Crime, Grow
Vie de Boheme
400 SW Kingston Ave. Dr. P’s Miraculous Rejuvenation Radio Hour
836 N Russell St. Gabby Holt (8:30 pm); Will West and the Friendly Cover Up (5:30 pm)
Wilfs Restaurant & Bar Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave. Randy Porter Trio
FRI. AUG. 12 Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel 303 SW 12th Ave. Marianne Keith
Alberta Rose Theatre 3000 NE Alberta St. Hargo, Catherine MacLellan, Adrienne Pierce
Alberta Street Public House 1036 NE Alberta St. Renegade String Band (9:30 pm); Mikey’s Irish Jam (6:30 pm)
Andina 1314 NW Glisan St.
Gypsy Restaurant & Lounge Hawthorne Theatre
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Underground Metal Fest II: Regiment 26, Ninja, Way of the Yeti, Otiose Being, Airpocalypse, Von Doom, Titarius, Othrys, Kingdom Under Fire
Jade Lounge
2346 SE Ankeny St. Ama Bently
Jimmy Mak’s
221 NW 10th Ave. The David Friesen Quintet, The Javier Nero Band
Kells
112 SW 2nd Ave. St. James Gate
Kenton Club
2025 N Kilpatrick St. The Old States, Whistlepunk, Wandering Zero
LaurelThirst
2958 NE Glisan St.
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Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater 400 SW Kingston Ave. Blue Cranes
White Eagle Saloon 836 N Russell St. Reverb Brothers
Wilfs Restaurant and Bar
Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave. Tasha Miller
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell St. The English Beat, The Sentiments
SAT. AUG. 13 Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel 303 SW 12th Ave. Norman
Alberta Rose Theatre
I’LL PLAY YOUR GAME, YOU ROGUE: What better beer company to open a brewery near PSU’s campus than Rogue, creator of the ingenious PSU IPA? Located beneath the student-packed halls of the Vue apartments and right next to the South Park Blocks—playground of the Hacky Sackers and out-of-tune guitar players—the Rogue Hall (1717 SW Park Ave., 219-8000, rogue.com) doubles as both a family-friendly tavern and a place for college folk to spend their student loans on something other than cheap beer and pizza: good-tasting beer and pizza! Fresh local ingredients and reasonably low prices ($5 a pint, $3 a slice, $10-$15 for more elaborate entrees) sweeten the pot, even if the decor is pretty standard sports-memorabilia fare. Free shots of Rogue’s signature Dead Guy Ale on Jerry Garcia’s birthday and free first pints on “tiki Tuesdays” for those wearing Hawaiian shirts make it even more fun...or obnoxious, depending on your spirit level. REED JACKSON.
3000 NE Alberta St. New Monsoon, The Quick and Easy Boys
Alberta Street Public House 1036 NE Alberta St. Jobo Shankins
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St. Toshi Onizuka Trio
Ash Street Saloon
225 SW Ash St. The Rodeo Clowns, The Interlopers, My Journey Between the Holes
Backspace
115 NW 5th Ave. Bomb The Music Industry, The Sidekicks, The Taxpayers, The Big Sleep
Bagdad Theater & Pub
3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Rock N Roll Camp for Girls Showcase
Beaterville Cafe Jimmy Boyer Band, Paul Brainard (9:30 pm); Woodbrain (6 pm)
K.D. Lang and the Siss Boom Bang, The Secret Sisters
McMenamins Edgefield Winery
Original Halibut’s II
2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Michele Van Kleef
McMenamins Edgefield 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Amos Lee, Calexico
McMenamins Grand Lodge
3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove Americana Music Festival: Mike Midlo, Ben Smith, Ants in the Kitchen, Jordan Harris
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro Sonny Hess Trio
Milagros Boutique 5433 NE 30th Ave. Mr. Hoo
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Echo Helmstrom
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Benefit for Nepal
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave. Ganglians, Heavy Hawaii, Cuckoo Chaos, Plateaus
Mock Crest Tavern 3435 N Lombard St. Jackbone Dixie
Mount Tabor Theater
4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Rose Bent, Dice, Amirah Karim, M3licious, Karma, Mischiviss
Muddy Rudder Public House 8105 SE 7th Ave. Reverb Brothers
Nel Centro
1408 SW 6th Ave. Mike Pardew with Dave Captein
2527 NE Alberta St. Lloyd Jones
Papa G’s Vegan Organic Deli
2314 SE Division St. Lynn Conover
Plan B
1305 SE 8th Ave. Dark Country, Wayne Gacy Trio, Serial Hawk, Thundering Asteroids
Press Club
2621 SE Clinton St. Morgan Geer, Drunken Prayer
Proper Eats Market and Cafe 8638 N Lombard St. Michael Hurley
Railside Pub
5301 NE Portland Highway Kenny Lee
Red Room
2530 NE 82nd Ave. Seeds of Corruption, Crimson Dynamite, Pickfork Abortion, Nazfiratu
River Roadhouse
11921 SE 22nd Ave., Milwaukie Alligator vs Crocodile, Heaven Generation, Element 68
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 206 SW Morrison St. Ruby Hill Duo
Roseland Theater
8 NW 6th Ave. DJ Craze, Skism, Treasure Fingers, Freq Nasty, Ak1200
Saucebox
214 SW Broadway Vanimal, A Gentlemen’s Picnic, Karl Kling
Sellwood Public House
Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe
8132 SE 13th Ave. Russell Thomas
Oregon Zoo
1033 NW 16th Ave. XING, Tinzen, Comprehension
4627 NE Fremont St. Traditional Hawaiian Music
4001 SW Canyon Road
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Slim’s Cocktail Bar 8635 N Lombard St. Susurrus Station
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2201 N Killingsworth St. Alexa Wiley
The Blue Monk
3341 SE Belmont St. Lilla D’Mone
The Heathman Restaurant and Bar 1001 SW Broadway Naomi LaViolette
The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian
426 SW Washington St. Low-Fi, Smile Brigade, Sucker For Lights, Margo May
The Know
2026 NE Alberta St. The Skirtchasers, The Polaroids
The Old Church
1422 SW 11th Ave. John C. Savage
The Whiskey Bar 31 NW 1st Ave. Krotch Rockit
The Woods
6637 SE Milwaukie Ave. No Kind of Rider, Tango Alpha Tango, Novosti
Thirsty Lion
71 SW 2nd Ave. Hoegarden Brothers
Biddy McGraw’s
6000 NE Glisan St. Power of Country
Bossanova Ballroom 722 E Burnside St. JamBallah Northwest
Branx
320 SE 2nd Ave. Across the Sun, All I Ask, Move the Earth, A Darker Grey, Day of Days, At Wits End
Camellia Lounge 510 NW 11th Ave. Jeff Cochell
Clyde’s Prime Rib
5474 NE Sandy Blvd. Randy Star Band
Dante’s
350 W Burnside St. The Memorials, Empty Space Orchestra, NIAYH
Disjecta
8371 N Interstate Ave. Quiet Music Festival: Lucky Dragons, Christine Shields, Stephen Malkmus, Dragging an Ox Through Water, Chris Kaup
Tiger Bar
Doug Fir Lounge
Tonic Lounge
Duff’s Garage
317 NW Broadway Redshift, Rex Sole, Comedy of Terrors 3100 NE Sandy Blvd. The Dunbar Number, The Needful Longings, Lord Master
830 E Burnside St. Holcombe Waller, Mia Doi Todd, Magic Mouth 1635 SE 7th Ave. The Buckles
Goodfoot Lounge
Tony Starlight’s
2845 SE Stark St. Scott Pemberton Superband, Mike Dillon’s Go-Go Jungle
Touché Restaurant and Billiards
Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park
3728 NE Sandy Blvd. Neil Diamond Tribute
1425 NW Glisan St. Andre Bush Trio
Twilight Café and Bar 1420 SE Powell Blvd. The Dark Backward, Distracked, Mangled Bohemians
Vie de Boheme
1530 SE 7th Ave. Doug Means Project
Vino Vixens Wine Shop & Bar 2929 SE Powell Blvd. Bill Rhoades, Alan Hager
Southwest Naito Parkway between Harrison and Glisan streets The Bite of Oregon: Lewi Longmire, Garcia Birthday Band, Crow v Squirrel, Wendy and the Lost Boys, John Craig and The Weekend, Nicole Berke, Lew Jones, Bob Vull Duo (Garden Stage); Kazz Ray Jazz, Jim Miller Trio, Shoehorn, Aaron Meyer (Pacific Northwest Wine Club Stage)
Hawthorne Hophouse 4111 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
How Long Jug Band
Hawthorne Theatre Lounge 1503 SE 39th Ave. My Father’s Pocket Watch
Hawthorne Theatre
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd. AC/DDC, Hit Me Baby
Howard M. Terpenning Complex 15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton The Curtis Salgado Big Band, Bobby Torres Ensemble
Jade Lounge
2346 SE Ankeny St. Chris Bigley
Jimmy Mak’s
Patton Valley Vineyard
9449 SW Old Highway 47, Gaston Renegade Minstrels
Press Club
2621 SE Clinton St. The Old Yellers, Ezra Holbrook
Gordon Lee Trio
SUN. AUG. 14 Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel
303 SW 12th Ave. The Don of Divison Street
Ravenz Roost Cafe
Andina
Red Room
Ash Street Saloon
11121 SE Division St. 6bq9
1314 NW Glisan St. Danny Romero
2530 NE 82nd Ave. Livid Minds, 4 More Wars, Perserverance
225 SW Ash St. Aldea, Rich West Blatt
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
6000 NE Glisan St. Andrew’s Ave
206 SW Morrison St. The Station Dwntwn with Chris Lay
Roseland Theater
221 NW 10th Ave. The Fieldtrippers, The Alan Jones/Randy Porter Trio
8 NW 6th Ave. George Duke, Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Stevie Ray Mays
Kells
Rotture
Biddy McGraw’s
Clyde’s Prime Rib
5474 NE Sandy Blvd. Ron Steen Jazz Jam
Dante’s
350 W Burnside St. Sinferno Cabaret, Bad Bad Bad release
Doug Fir Lounge
LaurelThirst
Slabtown
1635 SE 7th Ave. Stolen Sweets
2958 NE Glisan St. Cave Country, Ed and the Red Reds, Jered Miles in Birdcloud (9:30 pm); Tree Frogs (6 pm)
Mary S. Young Park
19900 Willamette Drive, West Linn Arts Festival in the Forest: Ken Hansen Band, Ashia Grzesik, River Twain
McMenamins Edgefield Winery 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Scott Gallegos
McMenamins Grand Lodge
3505 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove Americana Music Festival: Mike Midlo, Billy D, Langhorne Slim, Sassparilla, Freak Mountain Ramblers, Agesandages, Y La Bamba, Ashleigh Flynn, Devil Whale, Old Yellers
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
10000 Old Cornelius Pass Road, Hillsboro James Faretheewell and the Foolhardy
Mississippi Pizza
1033 NW 16th Ave. B-fifty Thousand, American Friction, Jumping Sharks
Ella Street Social Club
Slim’s Cocktail Bar
Goodfoot Lounge
Spare Room
Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park
8635 N Lombard St. Zach Zerzan and the Brassierllionaires
4830 NE 42nd Ave. Papa Dynamite and the Jive
Ted’s/Berbati’s Pan 231 SW Ankeny St. The Sexbots, VIVIVI, Myrrh Larsen, Black Market Sunday
The Blue Monk
3341 SE Belmont St. Bridgetown Sextet
The Globe
2045 SE Belmont St. A La Mode
The Heathman Restaurant and Bar 1001 SW Broadway Barbara Lusch
The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian
426 SW Washington St. The Phoenix Variety Revue, Jacqueline Hyde, Hai Fleisch, Miss Georgia Ruby
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Level 2 (6 pm); Lorna Miller Little Kid’s Jamboree (4 pm)
The Know
Mississippi Pizza
The Woods
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Z’Bumba
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave. Ryan Francesconi, Lindsay Clark
Mock Crest Tavern 3435 N Lombard St. NoPo Mojo
2026 NE Alberta St. Aranya, Speed of Darkness 6637 SE Milwaukie Ave. Sam Humans and the Light, Paper/Upper/ Cuts, Silian Rail, Summer Darling
Thirsty Lion
71 SW 2nd Ave. Gentleman’s Club
Tiger Bar
Muddy Rudder Public House
317 NW Broadway Ape Machine, Chase Frank, Style Like Revelators
Music Millennium
Tonic Lounge
8105 SE 7th Ave. Alan Hagar
3158 E Burnside St. Customer Appreciation BBQ: DC Malone and the Jones, Truckstop Darlin’, Snapperheads; Derby, John Nilsen, Jon Koonce, Cal Scott and Jack McMahon, Stephanie Schneiderman
Nel Centro
3100 NE Sandy Blvd. PDX Punk Rock Collective, Rock Logic
Hawthorne Theatre Lounge 1503 SE 39th Ave. Katie Roberts
Hawthorne Theatre
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Everybody Gets High, Olyps, A Thief At Heart, Disko Valante, Fixed and Dilated, David Ornette Cherry with Organic Roots, Bearmoose, Detention Room, Screams of Silent Blacqueness
Kells
112 SW 2nd Ave. Sessions
LaurelThirst
2958 NE Glisan St. Billy Kennedy and Tim Acott (9:30 pm); Freak Mountain Ramblers (6 pm)
Mary S. Young Park
Highway 43, two miles north of 1-205, Exit 8, West Linn Arts Festival in the Forest: Tap Water, Ashia Grzesik, River Twain
McMenamins Edgefield Winery
Touché Restaurant and Billiards
Noho’s Hawaiian Cafe
Twilight Café and Bar
4627 NE Fremont St. Traditional Hawaiian Music
1420 SE Powell Blvd. Doug Means Project, Joint Venture
Oregon Zoo
Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater
2527 NE Alberta St. Lisa Mann
Southwest Naito Parkway between Harrison and Glisan streets The Bite of Oregon: Atomic Gumbo, New Iberians, Too Loose Cajun Band, Fools in Paradise Marimba, Denny Mellor, Amy Bleu (Garden Stage); Curtis Salgado and Alan Hagar Duo, Tony Starlight (Pacific Northwest Wine Club Stage)
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Ruby Pines, Justin Stang (9 pm); Ruby Calling, Lather Rinse Repeat (6 pm)
1425 NW Glisan St. Kelley Shannon Trio with George Mitchell
Original Halibut’s II
2845 SE Stark St. Euforquestra
Tony Starlight’s
1408 SW 6th Ave. Mike Pardew with Dave Captein
4001 SW Canyon Road The Go-Go’s, Girl in a Coma
714 SW 20th Place Hello Mtn, Corpus Callosum, Eliza Rickman
2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Ryan VanDordrecht
3728 NE Sandy Blvd. The Tony Starlight Show Salutes the Copa with the All-Star Horns
400 SW Kingston Ave. Dina y Bamba Su Pilon D’Azucar
Wilfs Restaurant and Bar
Union Station, 800 NW 6th Ave.
206 SW Morrison St. Redwood Son
Rontoms
600 E Burnside St. Mnemonic Sounds, Lovers
Rotture
315 SE 3rd Ave. Atriarch, Wizard Rifle, Davis Hooker, Sluagh, Order of the Gash, Chasma
Someday Lounge
125 NW 5th Ave. Fear No Music, Paul Pinto and Jeffrey Young, Moe Staiano, Lucio Menegon, Contemporary Portland Orchestra Project, Beta Collide
The Blue Monk
The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian
Sellwood Public House 8132 SE 13th Ave. Arlie Conner
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Duff’s Garage
2025 N Kilpatrick St. Zouaves, The Solvents, Mr. Frederick
Kenton Club
315 SE 3rd Ave. Sapient, Debaser, IAMe, Halfmanhalf, Mr. Mr
11121 SE Division St. August Belly Jam
3341 SE Belmont St. Joe Manis Trio
830 E Burnside St. Spirit Lake, Hawkeye, Souvenir Driver (9 pm); Eric D. Johnson, Run On Sentence, mBilly (3 pm)
112 SW 2nd Ave. St. James Gate
Ravenz Roost Cafe
Mississippi Pizza
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave. Shemekia Copeland (9 pm); Death Songs, Nathan Baumgartner (of And And And) (4 pm)
Pier Park
The Globe
2045 SE Belmont St. Rychen
426 SW Washington St. The Phoenix Variety Revue, Miss Georgia Ruby, Angelique De’vil, Meghan Mayhem, Lana Louche, Dee Dee Pepper, Claire Voltaire, Mona DePlume
The Know
2026 NE Alberta St. Negative Queen, Protect Me, Cat 500
The Old Church
1422 SW 11th Ave. Shenandoah Davis, Ben Meyercord
The Woods
6637 SE Milwaukie Ave. Cave Country, Chris Beck
Tillicum Club
8585 SW BeavertonHillsdale Highway Johnny Martin
Tonic Lounge
3100 NE Sandy Blvd. Wax Edison, Hauksness, Lick, Billions And Billions
Valentine’s
232 SW Ankeny St. A Night with Root Strata: Grouper, Golden Retriever, Ilyas Ahmed, Steve Gunn, En
Washington County Fair Complex
873 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro Warped Tour: August Burns Red, Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, Attack Attack!, Against Me!, Gym Class Heroes, Black Veil Brides, Of Mice and Men, Abandon All Ships, Sum 41, Winds Of Plague, The Word Alive, Enter Shikari, Miss May I, We Came As Romans, The Acacia Strain, Less Than Jake, The Aggrolites, Relient K, Blood On The Dance Floor, Grieves with Budo, Yelawolf, Demerit and more
Wonder Ballroom 128 NE Russell St. Tribal Seeds, Seedless
MON. AUG. 15 Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel 303 SW 12th Ave. The Don of Divison Street, Lewi Longmire
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. Nick 13, Audra Mae
Alberta Street Public House
N Lombard St. & N Bruce Ave. Surf-Rock Pool Party Benefit: Satan’s Pilgrims with Thomas Lauderdale
1036 NE Alberta St. Switch Grass
Press Club
Biddy McGraw’s
2621 SE Clinton St. O Horizon
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St. Pete Krebs 6000 NE Glisan St. Mike D
CALENDAR Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St. Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers Band
Duff’s Garage
1635 SE 7th Ave. Mary Flower, Steve James
Jimmy Mak’s
221 NW 10th Ave. Dan Balmer
Kells
112 SW 2nd Ave. Cronin Tierney
Kenton Club
2025 N Kilpatrick St. The Dex Romweber Duo, Thee Headliners, DJ Hwy 7
LaurelThirst
2958 NE Glisan St. Kung Pao Chickens
McMenamins Edgefield Winery 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Skip vonKuske with Groovy Wallpaper
Mississippi Pizza
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Mr. Ben
Muddy Rudder Public House 8105 SE 7th Ave. Lloyd Jones
Red Room
2530 NE 82nd Ave. Demerit; Rendered Useless; C.B.K.; Yo, Adrian!
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery 206 SW Morrison St. Tasha and Kaloku
Rose Garden
1401 N Wheeler Ave. Sade, John Legend
The Blue Monk
3341 SE Belmont St. Renato Caranto Project
The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian
426 SW Washington St. Corduroy, Mark Shirtz, Andrew Grade
The Know
2026 NE Alberta St. Tiny Knives, Madeline
Valentine’s
232 SW Ankeny St. The Memories
TUES. AUG. 16 Al’s Den at the Crystal Hotel
Mean Jeans, Arrivals, Underground Railroad to Candyland, Beach Party, DJ Ian Svenonius
Mississippi Pizza
Ella Street Social Club
Music Millennium
714 SW 20th Place Ryan A. Miller, Sun Kids, Brave Julius, Cassowaries
Freedom Foursquare Church
660 SE 160th The Little Roy and Lizzy Show
3158 E Burnside St. The Parson Red Heads
Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave. Justin Klump
Plan B
2845 SE Stark St. Scott Pemberton Trio
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave. Diamond Head, Witch Mountain, Burning Leather
Gypsy Restaurant & Lounge
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Alberta Street Public House
Jade Lounge
Aladdin Theater
1036 NE Alberta St. Susan Herndon
Andina
1314 NW Glisan St. Neftali Rivera
Ash Street Saloon
Goodfoot Lounge
625 NW 21st Ave. Kent Smith
2346 SE Ankeny St. Ronno Rutter
Jimmy Mak’s
221 NW 10th Ave. The Mel Brown Septet (8 pm); The Darren Kleintet (6:30 pm)
225 SW Ash St. Welfare, Time and Energy, Papercrown
Kells
Beaterville Cafe
Kenton Park
2201 N Killingsworth St. Sam’s Cross
Bunk Bar
1028 SE Water Ave. Run on Sentence, Wooden Indian Burial Ground
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St. Reckless Kelly, Randy Rogers Band, Micky and the Motorcars
Duff’s Garage
1635 SE 7th Ave. Dover Weinberg Quartet (9 pm); Trio Bravo (6 pm)
East End
203 SE Grand Ave.
112 SW 2nd Ave. Cronin Tierney 8417 N Brandon Ave. Norman Sylvester Band
LaurelThirst
2958 NE Glisan St. Jackstraw
Lola’s Room at the Crystal Ballroom 1332 W Burnside St. The Devil Whale
McMenamins Edgefield Little Red Shed 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale Stringed Migration
Milagros Boutique 5433 NE 30th Ave. Mr. Ben
125 NW 5th Ave. Jai Ho Independence Dance Party: DJ Prashant, DJ Armaan, DJ Brett Bell
3552 N Mississippi Ave. Carley Baer, Beth Whitney Duo
1305 SE 8th Ave. What in Heart Can Put You In A Trance, Bent Knee, Mongoose Thompson and the Electric Buffalos
303 SW 12th Ave. The Don of Divison Street
Someday Lounge
206 SW Morrison St. Beth Willis Rock Duo
The Blue Monk
3341 SE Belmont St. Pagan Jug Band
The Globe
2045 SE Belmont St. Robert Stragnell and Sam Emmitt
The Knife Shop at Kelly’s Olympian
426 SW Washington St. The Autonomics, Leafeater, Melville
The Know
2026 NE Alberta St. All-Request Music Video Night with Toyboat Toyboat Toyboat
Valentine’s 232 SW Ankeny St. Denver, Hookers
White Eagle Saloon
836 N Russell St. Brad Creel and the Reel Deel
Wonder Ballroom
128 NE Russell St. Sia, Oh Land, Ximena Sarinana
WED. AUG. 10 East End
203 SE Grand Ave. DJ Sandy Stilletto
Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark St. Future Beats with Ryan Organ
Ground Kontrol
511 NW Couch St. TRONix: Art of Hot vs. Audio Electronic
Slim’s Cocktail Bar 8635 N Lombard St. DJ AM Gold
Tiga
1465 NE Prescott St. Champagne Jam
Tube
18 NW 3rd Ave. DJ Loyd Depriest; Sup, Dude: DJ Freaky Outy, DJ Gutter Glamour
THUR. AUG. 11 Beauty Bar
111 SW Ash St. Shameless Thursdays: Easter Egg, DJ3X
East End
203 SE Grand Ave. Here Comes The Night: DJ Josh Spacek, DJ Chris O’Connor, Blue Skies For Black Hearts, The Cry
Plan B
1305 SE 8th Ave. DJs from Catsup and Musturd
Record Room
8 NE Killingsworth St. DJ Unruly
Rotture
I’ve Got a Hole in My Soul: DJ Beyondadoubt, DJ Brice Nice, DJ Brown Amy, DJ Carnita
The Whiskey Bar
31 NW 1st Ave. The Twelves, Lionsden vs. Nathaniel Knows
Tiga
1465 NE Prescott St. DJ Borad
Tube
18 NW 3rd Ave. Bang A Rang: DJ Sethro Tull
Valentine’s
The Crown Room
205 NW 4th Ave. Bubblin: Noah D, Lincolnup, Ben Tactic
The Foggy Notion 3416 N Lombard St. Bent
Tiga
1465 NE Prescott St. AM Gold
Tube
18 NW 3rd Ave. No Hands: DJ Nick Dean, DJ Izm, Easter Egg, DJ Neil Blender
Valentine’s
232 SW Ankeny St. DJ Linger
232 SW Ankeny St. DJ Hornet Leg, DJ Currently Available
FRI. AUG. 12
SAT. AUG. 13
Groove Suite
East End
Ground Kontrol
Ground Kontrol
Holocene
Mississippi Studios
440 NW Glisan St. Cock Block: Miss Shelrawka, Heatesca, Miss Vixen 511 NW Couch St. DJ Mron 1001 SE Morrison St. Buck and Bounce: DJ Beyondadoubt, Brice Nice
Palace of Industry 5426 N Gay Ave. DJ Roxie Stardust
Record Room
8 NE Killingsworth St. DJ Queer Kult
Rotture
315 SE 3rd Ave. Live and Direct: Rev Shines, Slimkid3, DJ Nature, Starchile
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= WW Pick. Highly recommended. Most prices listed are for advance ticket sales. At-the-door increases and so-called convenience charges may apply, so it’s best to call ahead. Editor: BEN WATERHOUSE. Stage: BEN WATERHOUSE (bwaterhouse@wweek. com). Classical: BRETT CAMPBELL (bcampbell@wweek.com). Dance: HEATHER WISNER (dance@wweek.com). TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LISTINGS, submit information at least two weeks in advance to: bwaterhouse@wweek.com.
THEATER Boeing-Boeing
Set in a snazzy Manhattan pad, Boeing-Boeing, a 1960 farce by Marc Camoletti, centers on the superficial fiancée-juggling of a three-timing joe (Ben Plont) who thinks he’s got it all. Lakewood Theatre Company’s production, directed by Alan Shearman, seeks to follow the current pop-culture penchant for simultaneously fetishizing and subtly mocking ’60s-era society by bringing back laughable male egoism, innocent misogyny, daytime drinking and a handful of Barbie’s muses—as if we have evolved so far that the mere presence of such phenomena constitutes a commentary on them. Make no mistake: Boeing-Boeing is a funny play. Filled with airlinepun innuendo, entertaining portrayals of a militantly German flight attendant (Christy Drogosch) and a dopey 40-Year-Old Virgin-esque Minnesotan (Leif Norby)—not to mention an excellent bra-straddling dance by the aforementioned couple and much-needed snarkiness from a sharp-tongued housekeeper (Lisa Knox)—BoeingBoeing doesn’t disappoint in the laugh department. But in between the gut busts and giggles is a substanceshaped hole that is only highlighted by the very jokes upon which the play’s simple, farcical nature rests: the persistent sly references to the protagonist’s “international harem” or the ease with which such supposed male dunces dupe and seduce the three stewardesses, who are known more by their employers’ names than their own. Go to Boeing-Boeing prepared to laugh, but leave your thinking cap at the door. NATALIE BAKER. Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S State St., Lake Oswego, 635-3901. 7:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays. Closes Aug. 21. $25-$28.
Eddie May Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Interactive murder-mystery dinner theater at Kells. Kells, 112 SW 2nd Ave., 477-4984. 7 pm Saturdays through Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 26. $69, dinner included.
Famished
The first of many performances associated with Eugenia Woods’ food politics-themed play-in-progress, Famished, takes place at the Southeast Division Street food cart pod. D-Street Noshery, 3221 SE Division St. 7 pm Thursday, Aug. 11. Free. All ages.
Madder Music and Stronger Wine
From male chastity belts to anti-tribadism laws, no touchy topic or potential pun is too taboo for this raunchy and surprisingly enlightening musical (written and directed by Russ Cowan, who also stars) that seeks to confront the hypocrisy of morality and its self-righteous champions. Armed with cheeky limericks and handfuls of historical dirt to dish on everyone from Lewis Carroll to Queen Victoria (“WE ARE NOT AMUSED!” barks a spluttering, pinch-lipped Shannon Jones), this crass and charming 90-minute performance brings a satiating mix of slapstick and substance. Some might see hypocrisy in a musical in which its own moral is that morality is often hypocritical, but Madder Music and Stronger Wine escapes the paradox by not taking itself as seriously as the malefactors it so joyfully critiques. “Pornography is filthy and disgusting,” a character proclaims cheekily, “and erotica is filthy and disgusting, but has pretensions to art...just like this play!” Touché. NATALIE BAKER. The CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh St., 2050715. 8:30 pm Thursdays-Saturdays through Aug. 27. $12-$15.
Much Ado About Nothing
Portland Actors Ensemble celebrates its 42nd summer of Shakespeare in the Parks with a high-energy rendition of Much Ado About Nothing. In line with the PAE mission “to bring financially accessible classical theatre to Portland communities in a nontraditional environment,” the production is geared more toward first-timers than theater buffs as evidenced by the cast’s relentless enthusiasm and over-the-top theatrics. The actors’ excitement paired with the play’s notorious sexism creates a playful environment that at times borders on parody—an effect magnified by director Asae Dean’s decision to cast women in the roles of several prominent male characters. Johnny Adkins and Racheal Joy Erickson steal the show as the sharp-tongued couple of Benedick and Beatrice, and the cast’s excellent projection ensures that every last lawnchair feels the verbal lash of some of Shakespeare’s finest one-liners. The entire show falls somewhere between a renaissance rap battle and a delightful look at where high-school theater kids go to retire. SHAE HEALEY. Multiple locations 3 pm Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 5. Free. All ages. See portlandactors.org for the full schedule.
Oklahoma!
Warm yourself up for Portland Center Stage’s season-opening revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s pioneering musical with a trip to an actual pioneer town to see Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s production in Oregon City. Clackamas Community College, Osterman Theatre, 19600 S Molalla Ave., 594-6047. 7:30 pm ThursdaysSaturdays, 2:30 pm Sundays. Closes Aug. 28. $14-$24. All ages.
Ripper
In 1888, the bodies of five prostitutes were found slashed to bits on the streets of London. Nearly 125 years later, Jack the Ripper’s identity is still a mystery. But former TV jingle writer Duane Nelsen has turned his legend into a musical—complete with harlots and mysterious magicians. The show, which gets its world premiere courtesy of the mavens at Broadway Rose, is nothing if not ambitious—with a menacing set of looming East End brownstones set on moveable rails and an 11-member ensemble to shriek warnings at the main characters. But what should have been an evil little bit of fun ends up a two-hour slog through London’s gritty back alleys. The show can’t make its mind up whether it’s a nasty thriller or a swoony paperback romance. Nelsen wastes song after song on the lackluster romance between reporter Chester Talbot (an engaging Isaac Lamb) and hat seller-turned-reluctant ho Mary Kelly (Audrey Voon), who join forces to catch the killer. The pulse quickens when the action focuses on Kelly’s bawdy fellow prostitute-barmaid Kate (a sassy, brassy-voiced Rebecca Teran), who belts out cabaret numbers like “Someone Who’d Kill for Me,” but soon we’re back to Chester and Mary and some sing-songy mixed metaphors about August moons and life changes. There’s some flashes of sharp-edge wit in Ripper, especially during Act II’s teasing “Catch Me When You Can,” where bumbling cops dance with jokey masked Rippers brandishing knives, trilling: “Rip goes the knife, down goes the girl. Drip goes the blood—watch it swirl.” It’s in bad taste, and that’s exactly why it’s entertaining. All too often the score veers into Andrew Lloyd Webber territory, reaching for affecting but landing near maudlin. With source material as bloody good as this, Nelsen should have aimed for the audience’s jugular; not its heart. KELLY CLARKE. Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Road, 620-5262. 7:30 pm Thursdays-
Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays. Closes Aug. 21. $20-$35. All ages.
The Frog Prince
The Broadway Rose Theatre Company presents a musical comedy for children. Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Road, 620-5262. 11 am Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 10-13. $8.
The Miser
Masque Alfresco performs Molière at various locations in the western suburbs. See masquealfresco.com for details. Multiple locations, 422-0195. 6:30 pm Fridays-Sundays through Aug. 28. Free. All ages.
COMEDY Curious Comedy Open Mic
Virginia Jones hosts a comedy open mic. Curious Comedy, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 477-9477. 9 pm every second and fourth Sunday. Free.
emeritus Gil Seeley’s new Gorge Music Festival hosts the splendid worldmusic ensemble featuring flamenco guitarist Julia Banzi, percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Tarek Banzi, dancer Zahra and singer Emily Miles in music that ranges from Renaissance Spain to modern Morroco, and more. Bethel Congregational Church, 480 E Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, Wash. 7:30 pm Friday, Aug. 12. Riverside Community Church, 317 State St., Hood River, Ore. 7:30 pm Saturday, Aug. 13. $15.
David Friesen
The legendary Portland bassist-composer interrupts his globe-trotting teaching and jamming for a homecoming series. This show features saxophonists John Gross and Rob Davis, pianist Greg Goebel and drummer Charlie Doggett. Jimmy Mak’s, 221 NW 10th Ave., 295-6542. 8 pm Friday, Aug. 12. $10.
Joe Manis Trio
The Eugene-based tenor saxman continues the jazz power trio tradition with guitarist Justin Morell and drummer Randy Rollofson. The Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 595-0575. 8 pm Sunday, Aug. 14. $3-$7.
Portland Festival Symphony
Lajos Balogh’s annual summer alfresco concerts series hits Northeast, with selections from Goldmark’s Rustic Wedding Symphony, Haydn (or somebody’s) Toy Symphony, Bruch’s Violin Concerto and more. Picnic with the classics! Grant Park, Northeast 33rd Avenue and U.S. Grant Place. 6 pm Sunday, Aug. 14. Free.
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PERFORMANCE
Diabolical Experiments
The Brody Theater crew presents a showcase of experimental improv formats with a new guest each week. Brody Theater, 16 NW Broadway, 2242227. 7 pm Sundays through Sept. 12. $5. All ages.
Fairytale Theatre
The Unscriptables improve fairy tales for children. Dawson Park, North Stanton Street and Williams Avenue. 1 pm Saturdays through Aug. 21. Free.
Fakespeare
The Unscriptables improvise short plays in the style of the Bard—in a park, of course. Dawson Park, North Stanton Street and Williams Avenue. 3 pm Sundays through Aug. 21. Free. All ages.
Summer in Brodavia
The Brody crew returns to the fictional nation of Brodavia—which lacks written and oral traditions and so must invent a new history each time it’s brought up—for a festival of improvised patriotism. Brody Theater, 16 NW Broadway, 224-2227. 8 pm Saturdays, Aug. 13, 20 and 27. $7-$10. All ages.
The Neutrino Project
The Neutrino Project pays homage to its nimble namesake by ripping through the Curious Comedy Theater with speed-of-light velocity. Three groups of invigorated improv-ers— each equipped with a rotating cast of directors, tape runners, and actors— film a movie under the gun of a ticking timer and a live audience. Each team shoots three scenes based on a randomly selected genre (science fiction, melodrama, film noir, etc.) and intersperses the three-minute story lines immediately after completion. The ultimate goal is connecting nine mildly related scenes into one hot mess of a movie. Shy spectators need not apply as the project is fueled by audience participation culminating in a final scene shot on stage (and possibly at your table). The price of admission includes the opportunity to loan an object to the cast as an impromptu prop and watch as your personal possession is weaved into the fabric of the evening’s plot. Audience members who find themselves particularly struck by the improv scene may be invited to step on stage for a supporting role. Some actors (Alex Gavlick, Annie Rimmer) are stronger than others, but the frenzied format is forgiving and fun for all parties involved. SHAE HEALEY. Curious Comedy Theater, 5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 477-9477. 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 27. $12 advance, $15 door.
The Weekly Recurring Humor Night
Whitney Streed hosts a weekly sketch and stand-up comedy night. Tonic Lounge, 3100 NE Sandy Blvd., 238-0543. 9:30 pm Wednesdays. $3-$5. 21+.
CLASSICAL Al-Andalus
Oregon Repertory Singers director
REBEL REBEL: Benjamin Farmer as Ferdinand.
THE TEMPEST, OR THE ENCHANTED ISLE (BAG&BAGGAGE) Some Shakespearean purists scoff when modern scholars mess with their beloved Bard. They turn pointed noses skyward at deleted lines, and sigh dramatically at contemporary adaptations’ tendencies to speed up the action for a general audience. Uptight purists will blow their fucking gaskets at Hillsboro company Bag&Baggage’s take on The Tempest. Director and founder Scott Palmer’s update of William Davenant and John Dryden’s 1667 adaptation—which re-tinkered the fantastical tragicomedy into a wildly popular Restoration-era political farce before virtually becoming a lost text—is a bawdy riot full of winking innuendos and enough prissy, glam-rock bravado to make Bowie rip his tights. The company’s third outdoor Shakespeare performance in Hillsboro’s Tom Hughes Civic Center Plaza, Palmer’s version of The Tempest, or the Enchanted Isle knocks about 120 minutes off the script and embraces new characters—including aloof sisters for Miranda and monstrous Caliban—to create a kinetic kick in the pantaloons. The basics remain the same: A group of dopey sailors washes up on a magical island lorded over by the scheming Prospero (a wonderfully overthe-top Scot Carson), only to be met with conflict, monsters and political backstabbing. Love, betrayal and lunacy ensue. But I doubt the Bard would have imagined a slow-motion melee in the middle of an argument, or Prospero utilizing a rather naughty pause in the line “I do not doubt he came…alive.” (OK, maybe that last one is totally up Willy’s alley.) The fun of the cheeky dialogue is heightened by the actors’ physicality: They gracefully move in unison across the stage with a highly stylized, almost balletic fluidity. As Miranda, show-stopper Amanda Jane Long carries herself like an adorable wind-up doll, punctuating past-tense sentences by daintily tapping her foot backwards on the “-ed” in words like “wanted.” Foppish princes flit around with pink scarves, draped in powder wigs and powderier makeup, while romantic leads Ferdinand (Benjamin Farmer) and Hippolito (Drew Mierzejewski, in a turn evoking a hyper-hormonal Jeff Spicoli) show enough comic chemistry to carry an entire show. The sparse stage itself allows the actors to effectively become props—a scene where a dead character gets the Weekend at Bernie’s treatment is an especially gonzo choice. Bag&Baggage should be applauded for crafting this unique and utterly batty comedy. The Bard, methinks, would abide. AP KRYZA.
Into the Bard’s velvet goldmine.
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Blue Cranes/ Northwest Dance Project
Two of Portland’s most original and compelling performing arts groups reconnect after winning raves in their collaboration last year. Washington Park Rose Garden Amphitheater, 400 SW Kingston Ave., 823-3636. 6 pm Friday, Aug. 12. Free.
Experimental Minifest of New Music
In one of the most exciting events of the month, and maybe the summer, the much-anticipated Contemporary Portland Opera Project (CPOP, and if the name rhymes with a celebrated Boston group, it’s no accident) makes its debut here, in the company of other bold sonic adventurers. The veteran new music ensemble FearNoMusic performs recent visitor Gabriel Prokofiev’s multitracked cello piece Jerk Driver/ Outta Pulser, the plangent Marisol by today’s most exciting composer, Osvaldo Golijov, and Portland composer Bonnie Miksch’s Ever Widening Rings of Being for waterphone. New York’s Paul Pinto and Jeffrey Young perform an experimental theatrical work scored for “violin, voices, percussion, recorded sound, and a lot of cardboard boxes and packing tape,” inspired by sound bites from politicos, preachers, pundits and poets. Oakland’s Moe! Staiano (from Sleepytime Gorilla Museum) unleashes solo percussion. NYC guitarist-composers Lucio Menegon and Sabrina Siegel perform “microdecibel” music that may involve filmed projections and “precarious situations for art making.” You don’t come to shows like this for predictability. It’s another sign that new music in Portland is enjoying a creative resurgence. Someday Lounge, 125 NW 5th Ave., 248-1030. 8 pm Sunday, Aug. 14. $6-$12.
John C. Savage
The jazz flutist and saxophonist also wields a mean didgeridoo. Performance benefits Animal Aid’s Fund for Urgent Veterinary Care. The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Ave., 222-2031. 8 pm Friday, Aug. 12. $12-$15.
LeRoi Nickel Duo
The two-piano pair plays a sparkling Francis Poulenc sonata, three works by Mozart, and Franz Liszt’s transcription of his tone poem The Preludes. St. James Lutheran Church, 1315 SW Park Ave., 227-2439. Noon Friday, Aug. 12. Donation.
Mia Nicholson
The splendid jazz singer teams up with other esteemed vets—Steve Christofferson, Dave Captein, Paul Brainard—for the group’s sole summer show, featuring torch songs from crooners ranging from Hank Williams to Paul Simon, Willie Nelson to Billie Holiday, Gillian Welch to Alison Krauss. Tony Starlight’s, 3728 NE Sandy Blvd., 517-8584. 7:30 pm Wednesday, Aug. 10. $8.
Michelle Fujii
Deploying dance, drum and video in an installation setting, Portland Taiko’s inventive artistic director, choreographer, composer, dancer and drummer goes solo for “Choking,” an intimate (70 tickets per night) show about her family history and experience with Japanese art and tradition. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N Interstate Ave., 283-8461. 7:45 pm Fridays-Saturdays through Aug. 13. $16-$20. All ages.
Sreevidhya Chandramouli
The veena (beautiful South Indian lute) virtuosa, who’s played in prestigious venues including the Kennedy Center, is accompanied by mridangam percussion. Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., 684-6537. 7 pm Friday, Aug. 12. Free.
William Byrd Festival
Every undeservedly obscure composer should be as lucky as Byrd, who, as England’s greatest Renaissance composer, should be better known and more widely heard today. Each summer for 14 years, Portland’s Cantores in Ecclesia has been doing
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its best to remedy the unfortunate situation by performing everything he wrote that survived—which will take decades, as the Shakespeare contemporary (and closet Catholic in a time and place where that could be dangerous to your health) was one prolific dude, writing nearly 500 works for both Catholic and Anglican services. The festival also includes lectures and religious services. The festival’s longtime organist, Mark Williams of Cambridge, England, takes over as principal conductor this year. Saturday’s choral concert focuses on some of Byrd’s last works: sonnets, carols, psalms, motets and songs published when he was over 70, including some of his most famous. Sunday’s Compline service, directed by Cantores’ Blake Applegate, includes music for the Divine Office, and Monday’s Mass for the Feast of the Assumption, directed by Duke University’s Kerry McCarthy, includes music from his famed 1607 Gradualia— short motets for Catholic religious services. Choral concert: 7:30 pm Friday, Aug. 12. 800-838-3006. $15-$20. Compline service: 8 pm Sunday, Aug. 14. Donation. Both: St. Stephen’s Church, 1112 SE 41st Ave. Mass: 7:30 pm Monday, Aug. 15. Holy Rosary Church, 375 NE Clackamas St. Donation.
DANCE Arabesque
Locally and nationally known belly dancers perform at Arabesque, a weekly Middle Eastern music and dance party. Members of longtime world-music ensemble Brothers of the Baladi play traditional acoustic Turkish, Persian and Armenian music; dancers are signed up a year in advance and rotate weekly, giving everyone a chance to perform, and offering viewers variety from week to week. Speaking of viewers, the band also plays open dance music for amateur dancers, belly or otherwise. The Blue Monk, 3341 SE Belmont St., 503-595-0575. 8 pm Wednesdays. $5. 21+.
Into the Garden
For the past quarter century, San Francisco-based company Harupin-Ha has provided Americans with insight into the Japanese-generated movement and performance style known as butoh. Now, founders Koichi and Hiroko Tamano are headed back to Japan, but they’ll visit Portland first for Into the Garden, nearly a week’s worth of performance, classes and film celebrating their art. The main event is a Japanese-inspired farm feast and site-specific performance at Prior Day Farm, where the Tamanos will perform along with Arizona choreographer Delisa Myles; expect a focus on sensory stimulus. Butoh Landscape workshop with Hiroko Tamano 10 am-2 pm Wednesday-Friday, Aug. 10-12 (contact mizu@tehheadwaters.net to pre-register); Into the Garden farm feast and performance 7 pm Saturday, Aug. 13, at Prior Day Farm, 9233 N Bristol Ave. ($25 for dinner and performance, $15 for performance only). Dance and camera workshop with Delisa Myles 10 am-1 pm Sunday, Aug. 14 (contact mizu@tehheadwaters.net to pre-register); Harupin-Ha Butoh Film Night 7 pm Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Headwaters, 55 NE Farragut St., No. 9. $5. Info at witdpresents.com.
JamBallah Northwest
JamBallah Northwest turns Portland into a kind of belly-dance mecca this weekend with a movable feast of vendors, workshops and performances by local and national belly dancers and performers in related—however marginally—disciplines. There are two big events of public interest: On Friday, it’s Undulation, an evening of tribal and burlesque styles, where New York dancer Darshan’s performance group Petrichor makes its Portland debut and nationally known belly dancers Sedona and Bellydance SoulFire, perform alongside homegrown talent, including tribal nouveau troupe Apsara and others. DJ Dave spins world beat at the after-party. At Saturday’s JamBallah Showcase, Bellydance Superstars member Moria Chappell
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headlines an evening of performances that spans samba to Turkish belly dance to hoop dancing to Bollywood. North African folk dancer Amel Tafsout makes a rare Portland appearance on this bill, which is followed by an open dance party with beats from DJ Jacaranda. Undulation is at 7:30 pm Friday, Aug. 12, at the Jupiter Hotel, 800 E Burnside St. $15-$20. 21+. The JamBallah Showcase is at 8 pm Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Bossanova Ballroom, 722 East Burnside. 8 pm Friday, Aug. 12. $20-$25. Info at jamballahnw.com.
Lucky DeLuxe
You might remember L.A.-based performer Susanna Lee, better known as Lucky DeLuxe, from Last Comic Standing or Girls Behaving Badly, if not from her prior Portland engagements. Her nationally touring show Lucky’s DeLuxe Giggle-n-Grind, The Greatest Hits in T*ts and Bits returns with a bit of stand-up comedy, a bit of striptease, a sprinkling of magic tricks and some audience interaction. Local comedy, variety and burlesque performers Kristine Levine, Richie Stratton, Justin Haynes and many others (including a surprise guest) join in. Harvey’s Comedy Club, 436 NW 6th Ave., 241-0338. 8 pm Wednesday, Aug. 10. $10. 21+.
pm, Sunday, Aug. 14. Both shows are at Kelly’s Olympian, 426 SW Washington St., 228-3669. $10-$12. For show and workshop info, go to burlesquePDX. com/pdlesque.
PDX Dance Collective Auditions
Contemporary dance group PDX Dance Collective is auditioning dancers (who also get to contribute choreography) for its 2011-12 season. The company is looking for male and female dancers age 21-40 who are trained in ballet, jazz, modern or contemporary techniques and can make a six-month commitment. Interested parties should arrive in dance clothes and bare feet or socks, and bring a résumé, headshot and schedule information. It’s worth noting that the company enforces a strict “no diva” policy. Conduit Dance , 918 SW Yamhill St., Suite 401, 512-0104. 5 pm Sunday, Aug. 14. Free. 18+.
Savoir Faire Burlesque Revue
Weekly burlesque revue featuring local, regional, and national burlesque and cabaret performers. Hawthorne Theatre, 3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 233-7100. 10 pm Thursdays. $8. 21+.
The Marquis’ Mad Agenda
Another monthly burlesque show? Yep—this time it’s the Marquis’ Mad Agenda, hosted by Critical Hit Burlesque cofounder the Mad Marquis de Maltease. Performers will include Kit Katastrophic, Sunny Skies, Merry Poser, Sophie Maltease and others. Agenda, 2366 SE 82nd Ave., 384-2463. 9:30 pm Wednesday, Aug. 10. $5. 21+.
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Northwest Dance Project
As the song goes, summer’s here and the time is right for dancing in the street. The Portland contemporary ballet company Northwest Dance Project is doing just that during a lunchtime performance of short repertory works at the Summer Arts on Main Street series. Two days later, at the Summer Free for All Concert, jazz ensemble the Blue Cranes perform live as the company reprises its Cool Yule winter program for warmer weather, featuring solo, duo and ensemble work by artistic director Sarah Slipper, company member Andrea Parson and local choreographers Minh Tran, Carla Mann, Tracey Durbin and Kemba Shannon. Summer Arts on Main Street, 1111 SW Broadway. Noon Wednesday, Aug. 10. Free. Summer Free for All Concert at Washington Park’s Rose Garden Amphitheater, 400 SW Kingston Ave. 6 pm Friday, Aug. 12. Free. Info at nwdanceproject.org.
Open Fire Dance Night
Grab a bucket of water and head for Tigard, where fire dancers put on a show in the Sheelah’s Dance Studio parking lot every second Saturday of the month. Fire spinner K’ahi leads the movement to music; participants are asked to bring their own fuel and safety gear as well as LEDs, staffs, fans and anything else they can spin. Imagination—and flame-retardant clothing—are encouraged. Sheelah’s Dance Studios, 14335 SW Pacific Highway, Tigard, 352-5644. 9 pm second Saturdays monthly. Donations requested. Info at sheelah.net.
PDLESQUE!
Like a sturdy set of pasties, the nowdecade-plus burlesque revival is still hanging in there. In some quarters, burlesque has even become a kind of cottage industry, with annual events like Tease-O-Rama providing a traveling showcase of performance styles and strategies. Portland has enthusiastically embraced the movement and is hosting its own convention, PDLESQUE!, produced by local performer-emcee Zora Phoenix. Saturday workshops include StripHop Dance, Artistic Direction in Performance and Introduction to Burlesque by Seattle’s Jacqueline Hyde. Sunday’s offerings include Hula Hooping for Fitness, Burlesque Hair and Makeup and the all-important Marketing/ Branding (first, choose a coy stage name). Saturday’s Dames at Dusk show features Hyde, Australian performer Georgia Ruby and Portlanders Itty Bitty Bang Bang, Hai Fleisch and Baby LeStrange. The event wraps with a second anniversary party for the Phoenix Variety Revue, with performances by Angelique DeVil, Meghan Mayhem, Mona DePlume and others. Dames at Dusk is at 7 pm Saturday, Aug. 13. The Phoenix Variety Revue Two-Year Anniversary Showcase is at 8
POLARIS AT DIRECTOR PARK
GALAXY DANCE FESTIVAL Fickle weather notwithstanding, Portland is pretty good about offering summer movie and concert series in parks all over the city. Outdoor dance series? Not so much, with the exception of Oregon Ballet Theatre’s OBT Exposed, a week of free classes and performances that happened last month in Director Park. That’s where Polaris Dance Company founder Robert Guitron has . planted the first Galaxy Dance Festival, a two-day affair spanning the spectrum of local dance, with free classes and performances. Contemporary companies A-WOL Dance and the Agnieszka Laska Dancers will perform, as will Pendulum Aerial Arts and Circus Project; you’ll also find ballroom and Latin dance from Edge DanceSport, classical dance from Portland Festival Ballet and flamenco by Laura Onizuka. The festival, at least two years in the making, secured seed money from Boeing and is taking its artistic cues from winter’s Fertile Ground Festival, where Polaris played host to participating dance companies. “It’s amazing how much is going on in a town this size,” says Guitron. “Portland is becoming this little arts nugget. In discussions I’ve had with people like [Mayor] Sam Adams, we’ve talked about, ‘How do we keep artists here? How do we keep this sustainable?’ We need to make the community aware by showcasing the arts.” Performances are only half the equation: Classes will be taught by homegrown talent, including Olivia Ancona (Jefferson Dancers, Polaris, Northwest Dance Project), who now dances with Israel’s Batsheva Dance Company and fellow Jefferson alum Steve Gonzales. DJ Prashant Kakad will lead a Bollywood class, which should prepare you nicely for Jai Ho!, the monthly Bollywood dance night at Lola’s Room. Teacher William McClellan, of Ohio’s Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, represents the out-of-town contingent. First-time dancers, take note: Lululemon Athletica’s yoga ambassadors will lead morning warm-ups. Guitron and company hope to make the festival a weeklong annual event that incorporates national and international dance companies even as it shows off what Portland has to offer. “This is not an event to promote Polaris,” says Guitron. “It will be a playground where everyone can come and play.” HEATHER WISNER. A park full of arts nuggets.
GO: Galaxy Dance Festival takes place at Director Park, Southwest Park Avenue and Yamhill Street. All day Aug. 12-13. Free. Find a full schedule of events at polarisdance.org.
VISUAL ARTS
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= WW Pick. Highly recommended. By RICHARD SPEER. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LISTINGS, submit show information—including opening and closing dates, gallery address and phone number—at least two weeks in advance to: Visual Arts, WW, 2220 NW Quimby St., Portland, OR 97210. Email: rspeer@wweek.com. Fax: 243-1115. Emailed press releases must be backed up by a faxed or printed copy.
NOW SHOWING Eva Lake
The seven paintings in Eva Lake’s series, DRAPE, hang flush with one another, snaking around a gallery corner with an élan that belies their electric, go-for-broke colors. Rectangles shade from one hue to another with Op Art kineticism, blanching out in the paintings’ middles in bursts of intensity. Augen DeSoto, 716 NW Davis St., 546-5056. Closes Aug. 27.
Richard Whiteley
As head of Australian National University’s glass program, Richard Whiteley guides what is perhaps the world’s foremost incubator of talent in the glass medium. As an artist in his own right, he is obsessed with the dialogue between what can and cannot be seen by the viewer. In his exhibition Encapsulated Space he presents smooth abstract forms with benign-looking circular and ovular holes visible on one side and, on the other side, unexpected shapes flaring out in ways that could never be inferred from the visual information offered from a different vantage point. There is something insidiously distressing about the unfathomability of this approach. It forces us to confront the possibility that beyond the smooth portal of outward appearances, inner orifices twist and balloon grotesquely. Whiteley offers us a metaphorical colonoscopy, leading us up into our guts from the bottom up, pointing out the polyps sprouting like cauliflowers, teeming, metastasizing on a cheerful Manifest Destiny. Bullseye, 300 NW 13th Ave., 227-0222. Closes Aug. 27.
Elizabeth Leach 30th Anniversary Exhibition Program
Hard to believe 30 years have flown by since a young gallerista named Elizabeth Leach opened the doors of an eponymous gallery, which she guided to a position of nearly unequaled prominence in the Northwest art scene. Leach celebrates the gallery’s three decades with a trio of exhibitions: one at Reed College, one at PNCA, and one in her own soaring space on Northwest 9th Avenue, which is the most impressive of the three. Mixing heavy hitters from art history and contemporary art—Henri Matisse, Louise Bourgeois, Helen Frankenthaler—with Northwest and West Coast talents like Jaq Chartier, Deborah Horrell and Gregg Renfrow, Leach proves she still has the chops, the eye, and the class to mount shows that delight and repel the eye, engage and stump the intellect, and bring us all back for more, month after year after decade. Elizabeth Leach, 417 NW 9th Ave., 224-0521. Closes Aug. 27.
Blue Moon Camera & Machine Staff Show
Old-fashioned, nondigital cameras, old-fashioned film and old-fashioned natural light are at the heart of the Blue Moon Camera & Machine Staff Show. No tricks here, just solid, eyepleasing, sometimes brain-twisting work. It’s refreshing to see innovative photography being done with vintage equipment. In addition to this show, Newspace offers up its seventh-annual juried exhibition, for which Portland-based photographer Raymond Meeks chose 25 artists from a field of 200. The work spans a gamut of techniques, subject matter and sensibilities. Newspace, 1632 SE 10th Ave., 963-1935. Closes Aug. 28.
Daniel Johnston
Quirky singer-songwriter Daniel Johnston mounts an exhibition
chosen from his forthcoming graphic novel, Space Ducks: An Infinite Comic Book of Musical Greatness, with an Aug. 25 live performance piece at W+K. Wieden + Kennedy, 224 NW 13th Ave. Closes Sept. 1.
Identity Paintings
Chelsea Linehan stands out in the 10-artist show Identity Paintings. Her whimsical mixed-media wall sculptures incorporate dollops of white cream, pink sprinkles, feathers, odd objects sprouting from
dried gels, and clustered gel caps. The pieces are saucily, slightly queasily titled: Clitoral Pink Slime Mold and Clitoral Creme Slime Mold. We have no idea what the artwork has to do with the clitoris, mold or slime, and we’re pretty sure we don’t want to know. (OK, maybe we do.) Elsewhere in the show, Devon Maldonado’s selfportraits jostle with an appealing integration of realism, surrealism and materiality. Gold paint and glitter lend the works a graffitiinflected sumptuousness, which the artist charmingly and rather aptly describes as “Basquiat Baroqueism.” Worksound, 820 SE Alder St., worksoundpdx.com. Closes Aug. 29.
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READING. WRITING. GALLERY HOMELAND
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www.ocom.edu The science of medicine, the art of healing
To look at an alphabet other than our Roman script—Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, Devanagari—is to be transfixed by characters divorced from their content. For millennia, we humans have been commingling form, expression and content in writing, whether in cuneiforms, hieroglyphs, runes, illuminated calligraphic manuscripts, personal correspondence or the typefaces and fonts that enliven the printed word. In Gallery Homeland’s exhibition, Reading. Writing., curator Lisa Radon examines the relationship of the written word to the acts of reading and art making across a gamut of media. Artist Abra Ancliffe’s framed letterpress works and Lindsay AuCoin’s digital prints in acrylic rectangles deconstruct the printed word, as does Patrick Collier’s elegant grouping of framed letters and words. Deconstruction here is tantamount to decontextualization in the latter word’s original Latin sense. To decon-text-ualize is to take away the interweaving of text, to divorce words from their referents until they become graphic symbols— depersonalized and unsexed. This bent continues in McIntyre Parker’s A Series of Texts, a sprawling mess of altered gallery press releases strewn across the floor. In a glass cabinet near the gallery’s office, Radon places a selection of mixed-media works by her and other artists. Putting printed material under glass, as Radon and her co-curators did in YU Contemporary’s recent Selections from the PCVA Archive, places the printed word physically and psychologically outside the viewer’s grasp; lifting it into the arid echelons of the museum piece. This seems to suit Reading. Writing.’s modus operandi, which reflects the increasing abstraction of the written word as we leave handwriting and its accoutrements in the dust and head into a future where words (and books, magazines and newspapers) appear on computer screens. As the feel of a writing instrument in our hands recedes en masse into the past, our relationship with content—that is, with meaning—loses its connection with the human body. Can it still retain its connection to the human heart? That’s the question of our day. Reading. Writing., a thoughtful show but not an affectionate one, seems to answer: No, words are things to be tucked away in glass cases like dead bugs and archaeological relics. The word, if not the world, ends in three letters: RIP. RICHARD SPEER.
The plight of words in a digital age.
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BOOKS
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= WW Pick. Highly recommended. By NATASHA GEILING. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LISTINGS, submit lecture or reading information at least two weeks in advance to: WORDS, WW, 2220 NW Quimby St., Portland, OR 97210. Email: words@wweek.com. Fax: 243-1115.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 10
TUESDAY, AUG. 16
Cathy Lamb
Brendan Constantine
Described as “tender” and “often wise” by critics, Cathy Lamb’s new novel, The First Day of the Rest of My Life, traces the emotional journey of a life coach who chooses to reclaim her past and move forward with her future. Powell’s Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., 228-4631. 7 pm. Free.
THU / 11TH / 7P CEDAR HILLS
FATEMEH FAKHRAIE / I Speak for Myself (White Cloud) Forty Americans share their lives as Muslim women in America. THU / 11TH / 7:30P DOWNTOWN
FRIDAY, AUG. 12
CHARLES STROSS / Rule 34 (Ace) Three ex-con spammers have been murdered, and Liz must uncover the link between.
Examples of Aggradation Processes of Mount Rainier
Join the Geological Society of the Oregon Country for a field trip to Washington’s Mount Rainier to explore the various mineral deposits left by rivers around the mountain. Tour the scenic area with expert guides, explore quarries and get in touch with the Pacific Northwest’s rugged spirit as you spend three days discovering the mountain. Visit gsoc.org for details about location and pricing.
FRI / 12TH / 7:30P DOWNTOWN
GEOFFREY GRAY / Skyjack: The Hunt for D. B. Cooper (Crown) Reopens one of the great unsolved criminal cases of the 20th century. THU / 18TH / 7:30P DOWNTOWN
MATT LOVE / Love and the Green Lady (Nestucca Spit Press) KIM COOPER FINDLING / Chance of Sun: An Oregon Memoir Two Oregon writers discuss their new work.
Charles Stross
The Internet: a playground for people to harmlessly live out their fantasies, or something more sinister? This is what Detective Liz Kavanaugh must uncover in Charles Stross’ new thriller, Rule 34. With three ex-con spammers murdered, Liz must discover the link between the homicides before the situation extends beyond her reach. Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St., 228-4651. 7:30 pm. Free.
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SATURDAY, AUG. 13 Leisure II
Carve out some time to relax at Place Gallery for Leisure II: Literary Leisure, a leisure practicum that encourages you “to work your leisure.” Kick back and practice inactivity with readings by local authors Dan DeWeese, Cheston Knapp, Jessica Johnson and Kevin Edwards. Place Gallery, Pioneer Place, 3rd floor, 700 SW 5th Ave. 5:30-8:30 pm. Free.
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SUNDAY, AUG. 14 Portland Poetry Slam
The Portland Poetry Slam runs every Sunday at Backspace. Each show opens with an open mic at 8 pm, followed by a featured poet, then the slam, where eight poets battle it out for $50 and poetic glory. Sign-ups for the slam and open mic begin at 7:30 pm. RUTH BROWN. Backspace, 115 NW 5th Ave., 248-2900. 7:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. All ages.
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Kristen Rian and Matt Schumacher will read selections from their work. Stonehenge Studios, 3508 SW Corbett Ave., 224-3640. 7-9 pm. Free.
MONDAY, AUG. 15 Night of the Bluebird
Celebrate the writing that garnered Charles Bukowski the title “Laureate of American Low-Life” with an event to mark what would have been his 91st birthday. The event will feature readings by local personalities, rare Bukowski footage and a screening of Barfly, the 1987 film based on his early stories. Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St., 223-4527. Doors open at 8:30 pm, reading at 9 pm, and screening at 9:30 pm. $5. 21+.
California-based poet Brendan Constantine, whose newest book of poems, Birthday Girl With Possum, will be published in August, will read selections from his work. Broadway Books, 1714 NE Broadway, 284-1726. 7 pm. Free.
Poetry at Joe’s
Marie Lassell, poet and visual artist, and Suzanne Sigafoos, author of Held in the Weave, will read selections from their work. Joe’s Cellar, 1332 NW 21st Ave., 223-8825. 7 pm. Free.
Work
Join the CrimethInc. Ex-Workers’ Collective for a reading and discussion of Work, a book that discusses the nature of, well, work and the future of capitalism in the next century. Reading Frenzy, 921 SW Oak St., 274-1449. 7 pm. Free.
Theatre of Cultural Diplomacy
How can you translate Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple into a production for Pakistani audiences? Join Allen Nause, a recent U.S. cultural envoy to Pakistan, as he describes his experience producing the show through the Pakistan National Council for Arts and discusses the difficulties and rewards of creating art across cultural boundaries. World Affairs Council of Oregon, 1200 SW Park Ave., 3rd floor. Noon-1:30 pm. Free.
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REVIEW
I SPEAK FOR MYSELF MARIA EBRAHIMJI & ZAHRA SURATWALA I can just see it now: There she is with her braces and acne, nervously scanning the lunchroom for a seat at the table— their table. Then it happens: the eye-rolling, the scoffing and the laughter. “Uhhh, you can only sit here if you wear a hijab.” That’s what I imagine junior high was like for Asma T. Uddin, American Muslim and Their lips are moving, but lawyer practicing international nothin’ is coming out. law. Her personal narrative, “Conquering Veils: Gender and Islam,” is one of 40 essays included in I Speak for Myself: American Women on Being Muslim (White Cloud Press, 224 pages, $16.95). Uddin recounts her isolating experiences with the mean girls of the Muslim world—a snarky subculture that she refers to as “the Hijab Cult.” Her ongoing process to reconcile Islamic and Western values is joined by dozens of varying female perspectives (including those of Oregonian Fatemeh Fakhraie) on what it means to be a Muslim woman born and raised in the United States. As explained by the book’s editors, Maria Ebrahimji and Zahra Suratwala, I Speak for Myself offers “the realization that although our lives perhaps differ from yours, you will relate to us in the moments that we are most vulnerable, most introspective and most human.” For better and for worse, Ebrahimji and Suratwala deliver on their promise. After a handful of narratives, it becomes painfully clear that we really are all the same. We have the same clichés (wanting to fit in, wanting to be unique, fear of our parents dying, wanting our parents’ approval, finding solitude in nature, etc.) and the same potential to produce mini-memoirs that really aren’t all that interesting. I Speak for Myself is ultimately plagued by its tremendous potential. The opportunity to reveal the intricacies of a demographic renowned for its privacy and modesty is both engaging and liberating. The unveiling, however, fails to fulfill these expectations. Uddin, for example, hints at her ostracization from the Hijab Cult, but rather than detailing her specific experiences, she merely states “this group ostracized women who didn’t wear a hijab.” Uddin undoubtedly had several experiences similar to my imagined lunchroom scenario (which, to be clear, is not actually included in her narrative). Instead, she settles for vague overviews of her struggles. Despite the fact that only one of the stories is told by a politician, every contributor writes as though she may someday run for office. While I Speak for Myself is headed in the right direction, it ultimately lacks the edge and wit that make personal narratives so compelling. SHAE HEALEY. GO: I Speak for Myself’s editors speak at Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside St., 228-4651. 7:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 11. Free.
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R O A D S I D E AT T R A C T I O N S
MOVIES
Editor: AARON MESH. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LISTINGS, send screening information at least two weeks in advance to Screen, WW, 2220 NW Quimby St., Portland, OR 97210. Email: amesh@wweek.com. Fax: 243-1115.
NEW
30 Minutes or Less
55 The title of the new action farce
from Ruben Fleischer (Zombieland) is very nearly accurate: At 83 minutes, the movie is notably short—also nasty and brutish. Those adjectives likewise apply to the lead performers, along with “lazy.” Everyone feels a little uninspired and short-fused, like it was a hot day on location and they had a pounding hangover. The premise doesn’t seem like promising comedy fodder anyhow—it’s based on the true story of Brian Douglas Wells, a pizza delivery man killed by a time bomb strapped to his neck as part of a bank robbery, tee hee—and Fleischer tries to counterbalance the queasiness by having his cast be hostile but harmless. Jesse Eisenberg is best served by this approach, playing the pizza guy as scathing as a dirt-road Zuckerberg; Aziz Ansari gives the most effort as his disgruntled best friend; and Danny McBride, as the kidnapping thug with a happy trigger finger, plays his usual scumbag without the redeeming vulnerability. The movie has its amusing bits, but it hasn’t thought its violence through (it hasn’t thought anything through), and the whole project feels half-baked, in several ways. The best thing about the picture is that it was shot on location in Grand Rapids, Mich., and has a low-class strip-mall ugliness missing from glossy L.A. comedies. The worst thing about the picture is that this is the best thing about the picture. R. AARON MESH. Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Eastport, Cinetopia, Cornelius, Oak Grove, Pioneer Place, Cinema 99, Bridgeport, City Center, Division, Evergreen, Hilltop, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard, Wilsonville. NEW
48 Hour Film Project
[TWO NIGHTS ONLY, DIRECTORS ATTENDING] The results from 56 local filmmaking teams shooting for two days. Hollywood Theatre. 7 and 9:30 pm Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 10-11.
Another Earth
10 Oh, I cannot begin to tell you how
much I despised this movie. Nah, I’m being overdramatic: I certainly can begin to tell you. Another Earth both stars and is co-written by Brit Marling, the ballyhooed Georgetown quadruple threat (writer, director, actress, economist) who has been featured in several glossy magazine profiles explaining how she would not settle for the roles given to good-looking young blondes, and wrote better ones for herself. This sensation of double-dealing extends to her character, Rhoda, who emerges from a four-year vehicular manslaughter prison stretch and decides to take on work as a janitor, because she deserves no better, and to apply to a private space program offering rocket trips to the second Earth that is approaching our planet, because she deserves a chance to start over. Yes, you heard right: There’s a second Earth. The appearance of the second planet is by far the least idiotic thing that happens in this movie. I won’t give away the plot twists; I’ll just say that at the 30-minute mark, feeling irritated, I wrote down the stupidest possible outcome of the story I could imagine, and that is exactly what happened. Meanwhile, Another Earth has been met predominantly with glowing reviews. I find this baffling and maddening, like seeing a popular kid stand up in a school assembly and read poems about his goldfish, then be hailed as the voice of a new generation. Another Earth, which is as authentically “indie” as a can of Pringles, postures as existentially profound because it makes sad faces. I would rather watch another movie— any other movie. PG-13. AARON MESH. Cinema 21. NEW
Barfly
[ONE NIGHT ONLY, REVIVAL] The First Rule of Book Club celebrates Charles Bukowski’s birthday (he’d be 91, and
probably thirsty) with a screening of Mickey Rourke’s portrayal. R. Mission. 9 pm Monday, Aug. 15. NEW
Belvedere
[ONE NIGHT ONLY] The Global Lens series begins with a documentary on survivors of the Srebrenica genocide. NW Film Center’s Whitsell Auditorium. 5 and 7 pm Sunday, Aug. 14.
Captain America: The First Avenger
70 Patriot, super-soldier and the most violent Ultimate Frisbee player in history, Captain America finally gets the proper big-screen treatment after nearly 70 years with Captain America: The First Avenger, an obligatory origin story and extended commercial for next year’s The Avengers. With Chris Evans (previously the only watchable part of Marvel’s failed Fantastic Four) sporting red-white-and-blue tights as wimp-turned-World War II icon Steve Rogers, First Avenger is exactly what Cap should be: an old-fashioned Nazi beat-’em-up wherein the genetically modified hero two-fistedly pursues the maniacal Red Skull (an appropriately menacing Hugo Weaving) and his army of laser-gun-wielding Gestapo, whacking heads with his invincible shield, blowing shit up on his motorcycle and romancing bombshell Brit agent Hayley Atwell. Hack director (and George Lucas protégé) Joe Johnston reverts to Rocketeer mode to craft a geewhiz actioner with nods to Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Evans spits one-liners with gusto, showing comic charm in a cheeky sequence that plays to Cap’s jingoist origins as a propaganda puppet on the USO circuit. Sure, the action’s as generic as its hero (and the ending is a rushed mess), but that’s just what Captain America needs to be: a fun piece of mindless escapism full of explosions and Nazi killin’ that earns its “Made in America” stamp by forgoing serious storytelling in favor of chestthumping Neanderthal gestures and straightforward patriotic charm. PG-13. AP KRYZA. Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Eastport, Forest, Cinetopia, Oak Grove, Cinema 99, City Center, Evergreen, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard, Sandy, Wilsonville.
Cars 2
65 Cars 2 isn’t exactly a kids’ movie.
Like most of Pixar’s work, it’s clearly written by and for grown-ups; kids might like the talking cars and the (many) potty jokes, but it’s hard to imagine them keeping up with the plot. And you sort of have to hope that the moral of the story, such as it is, will fly right over their heads. Valuable lessons are learned, including that true friends indulge each other’s bad behavior always, and that there’s no such thing as an environmentally friendly alternative fuel: Try it and you will probably explode. G. BECKY OHLSEN. Clackamas, Forest, Movies on TV.
Cave of Forgotten Dreams
80 The new Werner Herzog docu-
mentary is comparatively thin on the cuckoo German’s trademark perversity—except when you consider that he has made a 3-D documentary about motionless drawings on rocks. AARON MESH. Living Room Theaters.
The Change-Up
62 Director David Dobkin has a magic formula for tricking meatheads into exploring their feelings: Simply take a worn-out shtick wherein man-children learn important lessons, then pepper it with enough bare breasts, f-bombs, scatological humor and people speaking loudly to fill two hours. Dobkin has become a master of repackaging chick flicks for people who need a fart joke or 30 to help the sentimental medicine go down. As with his last big hit, Wedding Crashers, The Change-Up concerns two mismatched buddies, glued together by their shared love
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SHE CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW: Miranda July.
PUPPETRY OF THE PUSSYCAT MIRANDA JULY KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT THE FUTURE. BY AA RON MESH
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One afternoon last May, Miranda July stood on a stage inside the Hollywood Theatre, doing what she does best: fiddling with the workings of a contraption. The apparatus in question was a mid-20th-century vintage hearing-testing kit that July, the beloved PDX performance artist-turnedLos Angeles filmmaker, had inherited from her ex-boyfriend, the musician Calvin Johnson, who has a fondness for school-supply auctions. July had repurposed the leather earphones as a kind of otherworldly line-prompt system, from which she planned to cue three men chosen at random from the audience during a live career retrospective she was hosting that evening. The lines the men repeated would hint they were zombies ruing the loss of the domestic life they once had: “It didn’t seem so great at the time, but looking back, it was pretty wonderful.” July, however, was concerned the monologue was not explicitly ghostly enough. “When they’re talking up there,” she wondered, “that they don’t have souls—does that seem plausible? Because I can rewrite it.” Every auteur communicates ideas through other people, but Miranda July is singularly, tangibly committed to ventriloquism. This may begin to explain the most off-putting conceit of her second feature film, The Future: It is narrated by a cat named Paw-Paw—or, more specifically, July doing the voice of a cat puppet, which speaks in a high-pitched singsong. It sounds a lot like the lead character of Matt McCormick’s short film Sincerely, Joe P. Bear—or maybe a philosophical Alvin the Chipmunk. Paw-Paw has been left in an animal shelter and is waiting anxiously for his new owners to arrive before the euthanasia needle does. Those saviors are a couple played by July and Hamish Linklater, who have identical dandelions of hair and even frizzier existential worries triggered by the impending adoption. Let’s dispense right now with the much-bandied question of whether July is annoying. Either you find her Precious Moments eyes and deadpan
earnestness annoying, or you don’t. That’s not an interesting debate. (It’s probably true that a lot of people would find her less irritating if she were a male actor, in which case I would like to introduce you to Hamish Linklater.) The more intriguing concern is what she makes of the characters in The Future, who seem like a McSweeney’s essay come to life. As the movie proceeds, it becomes clear that she both identifies with them—to an autobiographical degree—and recognizes that they’re part of a generation frittering away its potential in a pan of hot narcissism. These two heroes are an American Apparel catalog of First World problems. But here’s where it gets interesting: Just because your worries come from a place of frivolous privilege, does that mean you can simply stop worrying? Isn’t the fact that you’re in this place of frivolous privilege kind of frightening? How can you stop?
SHE BRINGS A T-SHIRT TO LIFE, SHE LETS THE MOON SAY ITS OWN GOODNIGHTS. And this is exactly the point in The Future where July does something really unexpected: She starts using familiar objects in magical-realist ways, so that suddenly the inner lives of self-consciously shoddy people become almost operatically grand. She stops time, she brings a T-shirt to life, she lets the moon say its own wan goodnights. In other words, she uses puppetry and misdirection to make cinema do what only novels usually can—let us sympathize with unsympathetic characters by turning them inside out, instead of simply having them behave more agreeably. She takes the question of whether a persona is annoying and makes it irrelevant. Her artwork reveals the internal. Back at her Hollywood Theatre show, July achieved her effect with the hearing-testing kit. Her three volunteers became a haunting chorus. It might have helped to have seen the rehearsal, just as The Future may be a movie that requires a second viewing. It didn’t seem so great at the time, but looking back…well, maybe those people are pretty wonderful, and what she has to say through them is true. And they do have souls. 80 SEE IT: The Future is rated R. It opens Friday at Fox Tower.
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of tits, cheap beer and random pratfalls. Again, The Change-Up is a surprisingly funny and crass exercise that eventually deteriorates into blubbery sentimentality. Essentially a Frat Pack Freaky Friday, the flick takes the two bros—Ryan Reynolds’ stoned-out free spirit and Jason Bateman’s workaholic attorney/family man—who switch bodies after peeing in a magic fountain. They then learn the requisite lessons of manhood, which essentially boil down to “be good to your family,” “value your work,” “stop and smell the roses” and, of course, “only you can be the best you.” Apparently, man-children do have feelings. But once they’re realized, feelings transform lovable oafs into overly affectionate eunuchs. R. AP KRYZA. Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Eastport, Cinetopia, Cornelius, Oak Grove, Pioneer Place, Cinema 99, City Center, Division, Evergreen, Hilltop, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard, Sandy, Wilsonville.
Cowboys & Aliens
66 Movies make it so easy sometimes:
“You have to stop thinking,” Olivia Wilde tells Daniel Craig toward the climax of Cowboys & Aliens, and that’s clearly the track director Jon Favreau took in naming this sci-fi/Western mash-up. Keeping the comic book’s laughably expository title shows just how enamored Favreau is with the concept of playing Space Invaders in the old West. Who can blame him? An alien invasion set in a more primitive time period is such a lavish idea it’s surprising Hollywood hasn’t done it more often. But a cool premise can only carry a movie so far, and Favreau misjudges how far the concept can carry Cowboys & Aliens. It’s not a case of two conflicting parts making an unsatisfying whole, so much as those separate parts not being very satisfying to begin with. A horde of anonymous extraterrestrials come to the American Southwest circa the late 1800s to plunder its resources and, just for the hell of it, abduct and probe the citizens of a tiny frontier town. Cue the hasty assemblage of a ragtag rescue party—the gruff cattle magnate (Harrison Ford), the whiskey-swilling priest (Clancy Brown), the wimpy barkeep (Sam Rockwell), the mysterious woman (Wilde), the steely-eyed outsider (Craig) and, why the heck not, a kid (Noah Ringer) and a dog—that sets off to find their fellow townspeople and bring them home. Along the way, enemies become allies. Racists become not racist. Wimps become heroes, and at the most opportune time. The lesson here is that simply pulling tired tropes from two different kinds of movies doesn’t instantly make something fresh. PG-13. MATTHEW SINGER. Cedar Hills, 99 West Drive-in, Clackamas, Eastport, Cinetopia, Cornelius, Moreland, Oak Grove, Pioneer Place, Cinema 99, Bridgeport, City Center, Division, Evergreen, Hilltop, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard, Wilsonville, Sandy, St. Johns Twin Cinema-Pub.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
70 Where Friends With Benefits
employed Justin Timberlake as an art director at GQ, this picture features Ryan Gosling as a walking issue of Esquire—the one with the “Am I a Man?” quiz on page 170. You can practically smell his cologne ads. His performance is the Situation with a better wardrobe and a bigger vocabulary, and his situation is that he’s being a show pony: the real actor who returns to light entertainment again in an unlikely role. Still, he’s fun (my single favorite shot in Crazy, Stupid, Love is Jacob doing the crossword on the back of a cereal box during the requisite “everybody’s thinking” montage), and he has great chemistry with eventual bravadomelting love interest Emma Stone, just as Steve Carell develops an easy rhythm with Julianne Moore. There are scenes between each couple that delve past genre patter into something more vulnerable and tender. So the structure’s ingenious and the individual performances are good: What’s not to like? Well, it takes a lot of digging to get to the quality goods. Directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are getting comparisons to James L. Brooks, and that’s fair, if we’re talking about Brooks around the second
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season of The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Crazy, Stupid, Love reaches for sitcom punch lines whenever it feels a scene faltering. Like Friends With Benefits, this picture is mortifyingly self-aware of how artificial its genre has become, and so it likewise wastes a lot of time protesting how much better it is than its tropes. This has the unintended but predictable effect of making the tropes seem more hackneyed. Ficarra and Requa show a gift for emotional outpouring in Crazy, Stupid, Love—now they just have to realize that we don’t care if they know that we know what’s coming. PG-13. AARON MESH. Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Eastport, Cinema 99, Bridgeport, City Center, Evergreen, Fox Tower, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Tigard, Wilsonville. NEW
The Devil’s Double
Dominic Cooper plays Uday Hussein and his reluctant decoy. Not screened for critics by WW press deadlines; look for a review on wweek.com. R. Fox Tower. NEW
Final Destination 5
We’re dyin’ here! Not screened for critics by WW press deadlines. Look for a review on wweek.com, if we live that long. R. Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Eastport, Cinetopia, Cornelius, Pioneer Place, Cinema 99, Bridgeport, Division, Evergreen, Hilltop, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard, Wilsonville, Sandy, Oak Grove. NEW
Five Element Ninjas
[ONE NIGHT ONLY, REVIVAL] The only known 35 mm print of this 1982 kung fu tussle about ninjas who materialize from gold, wood, fire, water and earth. Hollywood Theatre. 7:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 16.
Friends With Benefits
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iegoers will have about Mila Kunis’ fuck-buddy comedy is how it compares to Natalie Portman’s fuck-buddy comedy No Strings Attached. (It’s a little better, just as Kunis’ performance in Black Swan was a little better, though both movies are pleasant surprises.) But Friends With Benefits sets higher standards for itself, and should be judged against them. Director Will Gluck, who proved with Easy A that he has the touch for brittle, innuendolaced patter, sets up this movie as a subversion of every Hollywood romantic shortcut. But as sexual frankness goes, this is less Last Tango in Paris than a smutty but ultimately conventional pre-Code gadget. The most intriguing aspect is Justin Timberlake’s lead performance, which includes him crooning Kris Kross and Semisonic, but also cleverly plants notes of boy-toy submissiveness (he’ll let you whip him if he misbehaves). Kunis uses her trademark sultry-panda eyes as a fine match, and the movie rises to the occasion more often than not, erecting something very close to a perceptive study of distant, self-protecting urbanites. R. AARON MESH. Clackamas, Movies on TV. NEW
Glee the 3D Concert Movie
They sing, we suppose. Not screened for critics by WW press deadlines. We might review it. Don’t stop believing. PG. Cedar Hills, Clackamas, Eastport, Living Room Theaters, Cornelius, Cinema 99, Bridgeport, City Center, Division, Evergreen, Hilltop, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard, Wilsonville, Sandy. NEW
The Guard
42 Brendan Gleeson has impossible
features. He appears to have been born in the wrong aspect ratio, with a visage formatted to fit old televisions, a noggin incompatible with our wide screens. His face, or so it seems, must be stretched and pummeled like pink taffy to conform to the 16:9 standard, and it’s almost sadistically compelling to watch Gleeson work with his own strange packaging. Writerdirector John Michael McDonagh (whose brother Martin used Gleeson in In Bruges, a film John should have studied more carefully) is lucky to have him in The Guard, for absent the big man’s wadded physicality, there would be little worth looking at here. Gleeson stars as an adorably racist
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police officer who reluctantly teams with a strait-laced FBI agent (Don Cheadle, very nearly comatose) to foil a trio of drug traffickers who discuss Nietzsche when they’re not killing people, because like much of the rest of The Guard, these bad guys seem to have escaped through a hole in the bottom of Tarantino’s barrel. At least the demon who writes the next Lethal Weapon movie (it’s bound to happen) can cross “Riggs and Murtaugh go to Ireland” off his list of bright ideas. R. CHRIS STAMM. Fox Tower.
Happy
[HELD OVER] A documentary from the director of Genghis Blues, who seeks the meaning of happiness. A big hit, apparently. Clinton Street Theater. 7 and 9 pm Wednesday-Thursday, Aug. 10-18.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
80 It is a gratifying resolution to J.K.
Rowlings’ wand opera, even if resolution isn’t really what we want: The best movies in the series were the third through the sixth, which felt most like a semester-long stroll through the Hogwarts campus. No time for that now; the first act of Deathly Hallows 2 is a roller-coaster ride through goblin caves, and everything else is dedicated to an all-out battle that, with its rubble and dusty light, looks like Saving Private Potter. This World War II tone is the finest thing about the film: Director David Yates and his setdesign team have created an atmosphere that explicitly recalls London during the Blitz, with young lovers snogging goodbye as the cathedral towers rain down. It is a good stage for good deaths, and everybody shows a lot of grace under pressure, especially Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis), who gets the most noble bits. Everything almost makes sense, and the backstory of the Potter family and Severus Snape gets its deserved heft. (Also, we learn that Voldemort is an incredibly awkward hugger.) With the exception of a coda where makeup causes the protagonists to look less like they’re middle-aged and more like they’ve contracted tuberculosis, it unspools like gangbusters. PG-13. AARON MESH. Cedar Hills, 99 West Drive-In, Clackamas, Eastport, Cinetopia, Pioneer Place, Cinema 99, City Center, Evergreen, Hilltop, Lloyd Center, Movies on TV, Sherwood, Tigard.
Hood to Coast
55 While Oregon’s 197-mile Hood to Coast Relay race is run every year, this is the only wide-release documentary anybody is likely to make about it, and so contributing to the poignant mood is some regret that the movie isn’t a little better. German TV producer Christoph Baaden has broughthis best HD cameramen (and apparently some helicopters) to chronicle the descent from Mount Hood to Seaside; the result is some fluidly shot and edited footage that is going to look very nice in a national park visitor’s center someday. Baaden tracks stories from four teams, including one from Laika (Lucky Lab beer is quaffed; friendly resentment toward Nike is voiced) and another group running in memory of a fallen son and husband—this latter arc is the most affecting and revealing, a reminder that physical strain can become a conduit for catharsis. But Hood to Coast isn’t really structured as a dramatic vehicle so much as an inspirational sporting record; the late Bud Greenspan used to do this sort of thing much better, and in 20-minute segments. No need for a marathon. AARON MESH. Living Room Theaters.
Horrible Bosses
76 An occasionally sublime dollop of
silliness, Horrible Bosses plays like Adam McKay’s The Other Guys without the sincere workingman’s rage or the full courage of its absurdist instincts. It doesn’t need those higher qualities; it relies entirely on the chemistry of Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day, the motormouth from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia who looks and sounds like what would happen if Bradley Cooper and Casey Affleck had a baby, and that baby, like
Stuart Little, turned out to be a mouse. This is a labored analogy, I admit, but it’s in keeping with the movie’s delight in extended digression. (The single best scene is Jamie Foxx as a parolee explaining, in grave detail, how he received the street name Motherfucker Jones.) Yes, there’s a plot about our three pals conspiring to kill their loathsome superiors (Jennifer Aniston, Colin Farrell and Kevin Spacey, still swimming with sharks after all these years). But you don’t care about the plot. The plot doesn’t care about the plot. The story is nothing but an alibi for hanging out with three very funny people and their foils. Horrible Bosses contains a kernel of advice for whoever makes The Hangover Part 3: Cast dudes we want to get in trouble with. R. AARON MESH. CineMagic, Evergreen, Fox Tower, Movies on TV, Tigard.
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THE HELP
Give a white male director a script about Southern racism and nine times out of 10 he’ll hand you back the story of an enlightened sports team wrapped in a flashy soundtrack. Director Tate Taylor manages to break this mold in his adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s 2009 novel, The Help. Set in the early 1960s in Jackson, Miss., the film focuses on young, wealthy white mothers and their maltreatment of the black maids who serve them. Emma Stone plays Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan, an aspiring writer whose childhood friends have grown up to resemble rabidly racist hybrids of the Plastics and the Stepford Wives. Sparked by contradicting stories regarding the abrupt departure of her own family’s maid, Skeeter attempts to document the reality of the Jim Crow era through a book detailing the experiences and perspectives of Jackson’s “help.” Taylor might be a white dude, but he successfully parodies touchy stereotypes—Minny Jackson (Octavia Spencer) loves fried chicken and throws down plenty of “Lord knows you don’t wanna mess with this angry black woman” moments—in a way that calls attention to the guilt in the room while neither pardoning nor paralyzing white viewers. Despite the ubiquity of racism in Jackson, most of the film’s nauseatingly painful acts of dehumanization are channeled into one character: Hilly Holbrook (Bryce Dallas Howard), who also happens to be Skeeter’s closest friend. As the host of Jackson’s most elite bridge club and head of the Junior League, Hilly wears her privilege like a thorny tiara, even drafting a bill to require segregated bathrooms in homes. While Hilly serves as the primary punching bag for the viewer’s inevitable outrage, Taylor does an excellent job of highlighting more latent and complicated forms of racial hypocrisy, as embodied by Skeeter’s mother, Charlotte (Allison Janney). The Help doesn’t reward its viewers with a championship trophy. Instead, the film presents the reality of Southern life in the 1960s as something that takes much more than a high-school squad to overcome. PG-13. SHAE HEALEY. Awarding no prizes for white guilt.
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York, but Woody Allen is cheating on you. He’s had trysts in the past, but in Midnight in Paris his flirtation with the City of Light blossoms into a full-blown affair. If it’s any consolation, Paris isn’t about Paris in the way Allen’s classic New York films were about the experience of actually being in New York. It’s more about the idea of Paris, and really the idea of any time and place that aren’t our own. Owen Wilson, convincingly stepping into the “Woody Allen role,” stars as Gil Pender, a screenwriter and selfdescribed “Hollywood hack” who thinks of himself as a novelist born in the wrong era. On vacation in Paris, he wanders into the streets one night and tipsily stumbles upon a rip in the space-time continuum that transports him to the 1920s to party with his literary idols: F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein and Ernest Hemingway. It’s a fairy tale for lit majors, and Allen’s best work in years. That said, calling Paris a true return to form for Allen after the past decade’s mixed bag is an exaggeration. It’s more of a charming trifle. PG-13. MATTHEW SINGER. CineMagic, Fox Tower. NEW
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Position Among the Stars
[TWO NIGHTS ONLY] Dutch director Leonard Retel Helmrich observes an old woman in the slums of Jakarta. Winner of the World Cinema Jury Prize at Sundance. NW Film Center’s Whitsell Auditorium. 7 pm FridaySaturday, Aug. 12-13.
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
17 In quick cuts of bright green and earthy brown and pure white flashing teeth, the opening scene makes a false promise: These motherfucking apes are going to get their revenge, and it’s going to be awesome. OK, so the apes—or the Children of the Apes, anyway— do get a bit of revenge. But 105 minutes later, very little awesomeness has come to pass: just a lot of stiff, hammy lines from central beefcake James Franco and 90 million dollars’ worth of underwhelming action scenes you’ve already seen (assuming you’ve been to one of these overblown summer blockbusters before). Instead of a bold new world, we get the sunny suburbs of a postcard-perfect San Francisco, with a slack-jawed and entirely miscast James Franco—playing a self-absorbed super-scientist named Will Rodman—as our guide. The movie spoon-feeds us heap after generous heap of banal, pseudoscientific backstory before leading us to a semi-climactic ape revolt on the stupid fucking Golden Gate Bridge—with most of the apes transforming from uncivilized beasts to a sophisticated Tom Clancy-style tactical assault force literally overnight. But Rise leaves its audience
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MAGIC TRIP For decades, the celluloid footage Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters shot on their 1964 LSD-fueled bus ride has been something of an Oregon holy grail, a tantalizing 40-hour spool of moving history hidden in a barn in the hills outside Eugene. Suddenly, documentary prodigy Alex Gibney (Taxi to the Dark Side, Client 9) got his mitts on the reels, and edited down the movie Kesey and company once thought would be the great American mind-expansion picture, if not for the drawback that it didn’t have synched sound recordings. Kesey biographer Mark Christensen has pointed out one reason the ambitious project failed: “Making a great movie about the wonders of acid while on acid is tough.” Now we have Magic Trip, and a second piece of bad news: Watching a movie about the wonders of acid while not on acid is even tougher. The effect of Magic Trip, I’m afraid, is much like returning to your boundless childhood playground and discovering it’s 1 square acre. Watching Kesey and Neal Cassady and “Gretchen Fetchin the Slime Queen” cavorting around the Furthur bus on what must have been very expensive color film stock, one is reminded that these were mostly farm kids with a domineering wrestler-writer for a guru. The Pranksters’ red-and-white-striped shirts look suspiciously like the band uniforms in The Music Man. You may be struck with the feeling that somewhere along the journey, American history was hijacked by rubes. Editing is brisk, however, and several animated sequences set to recordings of government acid-test subjects suggest how strong an influence LSD was on Tool videos and Sesame Street. Archival interviews with Pranksters are often whitewashed, but from my miserable experience trying to get these people on the record, it’s impressive that Gibney and co-director Alison Ellwood got this much candid material. But they’ve gained access in exchange for some skepticism. Often, Magic Trip floats the suggestion that the Furthur ride was politically transformative, and a lost idyll never again enjoyed. Here’s the thing: It doesn’t seem like that great a trip. They went to a pond. They threw some paint in the pond. I can only imagine how it all looked unedited. This would have been a terrible movie. Tom Wolfe made it seem transformative, but he wasn’t on the bus. Maybe you had to not be there. R. AARON MESH. Ken Kesey’s bus trip was...boring?
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tation of Tatiana de Rosnay’s New York Times bestseller Sarah’s Key, readers can now transcend literary isolation by experiencing soul-crushing quantities of human depravity in the open air of a darkened movie theater. In this book-tofilm metamorphosis, director Gilles Paquet-Brenner emphasizes the
The Outsiders
REVIVAL] A fine homage to Nicholas Ray and a great excuse to gaze upon the denim-strangled packages of Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Emilio Estevez and the Karate Kid, The Outsiders finds Coppola turning the failed soundstage experiments of One From the Heart into something it doesn’t hurt to watch. PG. CHRIS STAMM. NW Film Center’s Top Down film series, atop the Hotel deLuxe parking garage at Southwest 15th Avenue and Yamhill Street. 8 pm Thursday, August 11.
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AN IMPISH AND IMPUDENT BLACK COMEDY THAT KNOWS WHERE IT’S GOING AND HOW TO GET THERE, IT GIVES VETERAN ACTOR BRENDAN GLEESON ONE OF THE TASTIEST ROLES OF HIS CAREER AND INTRODUCES A GIFTED WRITER-DIRECTOR.”
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absolutely nothing to think about except a sequel. It would take a stoned philosophy major to squeeze any meaning out of this thing, and that’s a shame, because on paper, a mainstream film that asks its audience to root for escaped research animals is pretty transgressive. But save for Franco’s one-line apology to Caesar at the end of the film, the ethics of animal testing goes rather untested in the movie, and there’s certainly no room for metaphor or thoughtful symbolism or big questions in a movie packed with onedimensional good vs. evil types. I’ve seen episodes of Lassie that made me ponder the human-animal relationship more than Rise did, and in fact this whole shit show reminded more of Homeward Bound than the 1968 Apes film that started it all.
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sequels and more tired comic book adaptations, Super 8 is fun and cool and genuine in the ways summer blockbusters used to be. The way movies used to be is writer-director J.J. Abrams’ entire driving principle behind the project. But as an unabashed throwback to those universal cinematic experiences of the 1970s and ’80s, it can’t actually be one of those movies, which truly presented audiences with new, thrilling visions of the world. By its very conceit, it is nothing you haven’t seen before. You just haven’t seen it recently. But you should still see Super 8. PG-13. It is imperfect— Abrams occasionally trips over the thin line separating homage and cliché—but it is a movie infused with a love of the movies, and that carries it a long way. MATTHEW SINGER. Living Room Theaters, Mt. Hood.
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paced documentary of the year, Errol Morris’ Tabloid also has the best timing. What better moment to release a movie about the excesses—and wicked appeal—of Fleet Street scandal peddlers than in the weeks after Rupert Murdoch’s fishwrap empire began to collapse under the weight of its own phone hacks? Tabloid contains plenty of unscrupulous journalism (from the non-Murdoch Daily Mirror and Daily Express, mostly), but on the whole, its muckrakers are understandably gobsmacked by their seedy subject: Joyce McKinney, the “barking mad” blond American bombshell at the center of Britain’s “manacled Mormon” scandal of 1977. What? You are not familiar with the manacled Mormon scandal? Could I interest you in a story about a former Miss Wyoming who decided she would rid a Church of LatterDay Saints missionary of his qualms regarding fornication by tying him to her bed? Oh, good. I shouldn’t spill any more than that—and there is so much more than that—because, for voyeurs like you and me, Tabloid is as much shameless fun as we’re
likely to have this year. It just revels in human farce. But I can say that, like all Morris documentaries, it’s about the human capacity for selfdeception, and the impossibility of finding truth through images. By the end of Tabloid, you’re convinced Joyce McKinney is delusional, and that that Mormon boy really should have married her. R. AARON MESH. Fox Tower.
Terri
88 Terri Thompson (Jacob Wysocki)
lives with an uncle succumbing to dementia, he is unmistakably fat, and he’s so bullied and embarrassed about his weight that he has begun attending school in his pajamas, as if throwing himself the only slumber party he’d get invited to. Maybe you recognize the feeling: the uniquely hollow knowledge that you’re constitutionally incapable of facing social interactions most people breeze through without a second thought. Nothing cures that, but Terri offers a balm, by knowing its characters’ weaknesses as well as they do themselves, but treating them far more generously. Director Azazel Jacobs (Momma’s Man) and writer Patrick deWitt—yes, Portland novelist Patrick deWitt, the one who hung out at Liberty Glass and just published The Sisters Brothers—have pinpointed how the very admission of your weaknesses feels shameful, a body blow to your pride. In the movie’s most exquisitely biting sequence, Terri realizes that his weekly counseling sessions place him in the school’s lowest caste—a montage of misshapen frames and untouchable personalities. “I guess I just wish I didn’t need help, you know?” says Terri to his principal, Mr. Fitzgerald (John C. Reilly). Mr. Fitzgerald knows. He gives Terri a malted milk ball. So, yes, Terri is a therapy movie. But it is also a radical inversion of the John Hughes formula—in which all the outcasts are secretly conformistsin-waiting—and a proof that elegant ’70s exploration of outsider lives can flourish in contemporary small-budget cinema. R. AARON MESH. Living Room Theaters.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon
53 Watching Transformers movies,
you can imagine a preadolescent, mulleted Michael Bay lording over other kids’ imaginations, demanding his classmates play the way he wants them to. But he has the coolest toys, so everybody obliges him, in the hope they’ll get their hands on one of his cutting-edge gadgets. And what cool toys they are. With Transformers: Dark of the Moon, he has delivered what we want: a dumb-as-rocks, rock-’emsock-’em popcorn flick without pretension. For no other reasons than familiarity and bankability, Shia LeBeouf is back as Sam Witwicky, a friend of the heroic Autobots, who work black ops for the U.S. government while preventing the evil Decepticons from destroying humanity. Alas, like most kids, Bay doesn’t know when to close the toy box. PG-13. AP KRYZA. Clackamas, Movies on TV.
without speaking of God,” Hollywood screenwriter Ben Hecht wrote in his later days, “is like one who identifies himself without giving his address.” Terrence Malick gives precise geographical coordinates in The Tree of Life, a project that has gestated in the mind of the director for 32 years. It turns out that God—or at least little Terry Malick’s first stirrings of the divine—was hiding in Waco, Texas. The movie feels like an explanation for why Malick has been so reluctant to produce scheduled work. With the hero’s puberty comes a rebellion against the tyranny of earthly and heavenly fathers. “Why should I be good if you aren’t?” asks Jack, the young protagonist— and at this point, the movie had my number so completely that I feared it would come up with a reason. It doesn’t, thank goodness. In its final sequence, a grown Jack (Sean Penn) rides up a Houston skyscraper and—in a probably unintentional nod to Willy Wonka’s Great Glass Elevator—ascends to a healing vision of heaven. This is not very persuasive, and it doesn’t matter: What is so piercing about The Tree of Life is not that it knows life’s answers, but that it knows how the questions feel. PG-13. AARON MESH. Fox Tower.
The Trip
85 Nothing much actually happens in
The Trip. Trimmed down to reasonable film length from a six-episode BBC television series, it’s arranged by director Michael Winterbottom as a series of daily vignettes that all play out more or less the same way: Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, playing themselves, drive out to a fancy restaurant in northern England, which Coogan has been commissioned to review for The Observer of London; they banter and bicker while sharing a meal, often leading to argument over who does the better impression of Michael Caine or Woody Allen or a James Bond villain; Coogan breaks off to find good cell-phone reception so he can field a call from his agent or get into a passive-aggressive argument with his on-off American girlfriend back in the States, while Brydon goes back to his hotel room and tries to talk his wife into phone sex. That’s pretty much the whole movie. And that’s all it needs to be. Coogan and Brydon, essentially reprising their barely fictionalized, largely improvised roles from Winterbottom’s Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story, have the kind of comic chemistry where the only thing a director needs to do is point the camera at them to come away with the funniest film of the year. MATTHEW SINGER. Living Room Theaters.
Winnie the Pooh
62 Let’s assuage some fears regarding the new Winnie the Pooh movie right up front. No, it isn’t computer animated. It wasn’t shot in 3-D. It doesn’t feature celebrity voice cameos from Seth Rogen or Jim Carrey or Angelina Jolie. At no point does Pooh rap or tell Christopher Robin to “chillax,” and it doesn’t end with the cast singing and dancing to a Beyoncé song. It is very much like the cartoons you remember from childhood: simple, unassuming and twee as all hell. G. MATTHEW SINGER. Clackamas, Mt. Hood.
Zookeeper
22 By now you’ve surely caught wind that Zookeeper is terrible—and it is, but it’s a reassuring kind of terrible, like cat poetry or Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies. If it weren’t terrible, you wouldn’t know what to do with yourself. It plays exactly like Grown Ups, but if all of Kevin James’ idiot pals were zoo animals. It’s also exactly like Hitch, but if Kevin James got relationship advice from zoo animals. It’s like anything with Kevin James you’ve ever failed to enjoy, but with zoo animals. PG. AARON MESH. 99 Indoor Twin, Movies on TV.
MOVIES
AUG. 10 - 16 NW Film Center’s Whitsell Auditorium
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BREWVIEWS
1219 S.W. Park Ave., 503221-1156 REED: THE LIFE AND WORKS OF ROY KIYOOKA Wed 07:00 THE OUTSIDERS POSITION AMONG THE STARS Fri-Sat 07:00 BELVEDERE Sun 05:00, 07:00
“EVERY SINGLE MINUTE OF THIS MOVIE IS HILARIOUS.” Cole Abaius/FILM SCHOOL REJECTS
Pioneer Place Stadium 6
TOUGH GUYS TUMBLE: Speaking as someone who lived, worked and went broke in Bangkok during his early 20s, the biggest problem with The Hangover Part II is not that it ignores the unique and fundamentally conservative Thai culture in order to ease the way for lazy jokes about pingpong shows (which it does), but that the film’s depiction of Bangkok’s underbelly is simply not seedy enough. The strippers aren’t strung out enough, the sexpats aren’t hopeless enough, the gangsters aren’t violent enough, the police aren’t corrupt enough, the drugs aren’t toxic enough, and the elephants aren’t mistreated enough—and the knife’s edge that is life in that underground world is, in this tacky Hollywood creation, just too dull. COREY PEIN. Academy, Bagdad, Laurelhurst. Best paired with: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Also showing: Barfly (Mission, 9 pm Monday, Aug. 15). 99 West Drive-In
Regal Lloyd Center Stadium 10 Cinema
1510 N.E. Multnomah Blvd., 800-326-3264 CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:25, 03:50, 07:00, 10:15 HORRIBLE BOSSES Wed 11:45, 02:15, 04:45 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:35, 03:55, 07:10, 10:20 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2: 3D Wed 03:25 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER FriSat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:45, 03:40, 07:25, 10:30 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER 3D Wed 12:10 COWBOYS & ALIENS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:15, 03:30, 06:55, 10:00 THE CHANGE-UP Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue-Wed 11:40, 02:20, 05:00, 07:40, 10:25 RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Fri-Sat-SunMon-Tue-Wed 12:00, 02:40, 05:20, 08:00, 10:40 THE HELP Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 11:55, 03:15, 06:45, 10:05 30 MINUTES OR LESS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed ANGELS & AIRWAVES PRESENTS LOVE LIVE Wed 09:00 DCI 2011: BIG, LOUD & LIVE 8 FINAL DESTINATION 5 3D Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue 11:35, 02:00, 04:30, 07:00, 09:30 THE BIG LEBOWSKI Tue 07:30
Laurelhurst Theater
2735 E Burnside St., 232-5511 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: STRANGER TIDES Fri 6:40 Sat-Sun 1:10, 6:40 Mon-Thurs 6:40 HANGOVER 2 Fri-Sun 4:20, 9:20 Mon-Thurs 9:20 X-MEN FIRST CLASS Fri 4:10, 7 Sat-Sun 1:20, 4:10, 7 Mon-Thurs 7 TOP SECRET Fri-Thurs 9:45 BUCK Fri 7:20 Sat-Sun 1:50, 7:20 Mon-Thurs 7:20 TROLLHUNTER Fri-Sun 4:45, 9:30 Mon-Thurs 9:30 THOR Sat-Sun 1:40 EVERYTHING MUST GO FriSun 4:35, 6:50 Mon-Thurs 6:50 HANNA Fri-Thurs 9
Bagdad Theater and Pub 3702 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., 503-249-7474 MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Wed 06:00 THE HANGOVER PART II Sun-Mon-Wed 08:45 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Sun-Mon 06:00
Clinton Street Theater
2522 S.E. Clinton St., 503238-8899 HAPPY Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue-Wed 07:00, 09:00 REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA Fri 11:30 THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Sat 12:00
Mission Theater and Pub
1624 NW Glisan St., 503249-7474 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES FriSat-Sun-Mon-Wed 08:00 GOLF IN THE KINGDOM Fri-Sat-Sun-Wed 06:00 TROLLHUNTER Fri-Sat 10:00 NO FILMS SHOWING TODAY Tue
Moreland Theatre
6712 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., 503-236-5257 COWBOYS & ALIENS FriSat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 05:30, 08:00
St. Johns Twin Cinemas and Pub
8704 N. Lombard St., 503286-1768 COWBOYS & ALIENS FriSat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 05:00, 07:35, 10:10 RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 04:30, 07:00, 09:20
CineMagic Theatre
2021 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., 503-231-7919 MIDNIGHT IN PARIS FriSat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 05:30, 07:35 HORRIBLE BOSSES Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue-Wed 09:40
Hwy 99W, 503-538-2738 NO FILMS SHOWING TODAY Mon-Tue-Wed HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 Fri-Sat-Sun COWBOYS & ALIENS Fri-Sat-Sun
Kennedy School Theater
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., 503249-7474 MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Wed 05:30 THE HANGOVER PART II Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue-Wed 10:15 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Fri-Sat-Wed 02:30, 07:35 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue 02:15, 05:30
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
510 S.W. Hall St., 503-7253551 NO FILMS SHOWING TODAY Mon-Tue-Wed ICHI THE KILLER Fri-Sat-Sun 03:00
Regal Fox Tower Stadium 10
846 S.W. Park Ave., 800326-3264 CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE. Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:00, 02:30, 05:00, 07:30, 10:05 BRIDESMAIDS Wed 01:00, 04:15, 07:00, 09:45 THE TREE OF LIFE Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 12:55, 04:10, 07:05, 09:50 HORRIBLE BOSSES Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:30, 03:00, 05:25, 07:50, 10:10 MIDNIGHT IN PARIS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 12:05, 02:15, 04:35, 07:10, 09:35 THE HELP Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 01:05, 04:05, 07:05, 10:00 BEGINNERS Wed 11:55, 02:10, 04:25, 07:20, 09:40 SARAH’S KEY Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:15, 02:40, 05:05, 07:35, 10:00 TABLOID Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue-Wed 12:20, 02:45, 05:10, 07:25, 09:30 THE DEVIL’S DOUBLE Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue 12:05, 02:25, 04:55, 07:25, 09:50 THE FUTURE Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue 12:25, 02:35, 04:40, 07:20, 09:30 THE GUARD Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue 12:15, 02:45, 05:05, 07:15, 09:45
340 S.W. Morrison St., 800326-3264 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2 Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 12:30, 07:10 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2: 3D Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 03:50, 10:00 FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS Wed 12:40, 03:40, 07:20, 10:20 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER Wed 01:05, 07:30 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER 3D Wed 04:10, 10:25 COWBOYS & ALIENS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:50, 03:30, 07:05, 09:45 THE CHANGE-UP Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:45, 03:45, 07:00, 10:05 RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 01:00, 04:00, 07:15, 10:15 30 MINUTES OR LESS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed FINAL DESTINATION 5 3D Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue 12:20, 02:35, 04:50, 07:30, 10:10
Academy Theater
7818 S.E. Stark St., 503-2520500 TROLLHUNTER FriSat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 02:15, 09:45 PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue-Wed 04:15, 07:00 KUNG FU PANDA 2 Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 02:30, 04:45 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS Fri-Sat-SunMon-Tue-Wed 06:45, 09:30 MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 05:00 LARRY CROWNE Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-TueWed 02:45, 07:15 THE HANGOVER PART II FriSat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 09:25
Living Room Theaters
341 S.W. Tenth Ave., 971222-2010 SUPER 8 Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue-Wed 11:40, 01:50, 04:15, 06:45 IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT Wed 11:50, 09:10 BUCK Wed 05:20, 09:45 PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES Wed 03:00, 07:40 THE DOUBLE HOUR Wed 05:10, 09:40 THE TRIP Fri-Sat-Sun-MonTue-Wed 02:10, 04:35, 07:15, 09:35 CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS Wed 12:50, 02:50, 04:50, 07:00, 09:00 THE PERFECT HOST Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue-Wed 12:40, 03:10, 05:30, 07:50, 09:50 TERRI Fri-Sat-SunMon-Tue-Wed 12:10, 02:40, 07:30 LEAP YEAR Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue 05:10, 07:40, 09:40 GLEE THE 3D CONCERT MOVIE Fri-SatSun-Mon-Tue 11:50, 02:00, 04:10, 06:30, 08:45 HOOD TO COAST Fri-Sat-SunMon-Tue 11:40, 09:10 CAVE OF FORGOTTEN DREAMS 3D Fri-Sat-Sun-Mon-Tue 12:50, 02:50, 04:50, 07:00, 09:00 SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CALL THEATERS OR VISIT WWEEK.COM/MOVIETIMES FOR THE MOST UP-TODATE INFORMATION FRIDAY-THURSDAY, AUG. 12-18, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
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