Out & About: Events listing

The Beaverton Valley Times, Jan 21, 2010

art

TWO GREAT PRINT EXHIBITS AT PRINT ARTS NORTHWEST — Washington County Museum, 17677 N.W. Springville Road (on PCC Rock Creek campus. n Through Feb. 14, prints from the Jordan Schnitzer and Sitka Center Printmaking Residency showcasing artists Catherine Bowen, Clare Rojas, Chris Nau and Robert Ortbal. n Through March, Ex Libris/Bookplates. JoAnn Pari-Mueller shares her collection of extraordinary small fine art prints from around the world. n Reception for both exhibits, Jan. 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 503-525-9259.

PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS PORTRAIT PAINTING TANDEM — Sylvania Campus, 12000 S.W. 49th Ave., CT Building, Room 214. n Art Show, through Feb. 5, gallery hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Becca Bernstein and Gwenn Seemel showcase their new show.

THE VILLAGE GALLERY OF ARTS — 12505 N.W. Cornell Road. n All media show through Feb. 6, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Artist of the month Sandra P. Wood works in vivid watercolors. n For a schedule of art classes for children and adults go to www.villagegalleryart.org.

theater

MASQUE ALFRESCO PRESENTS ‘LEG WRESTLING WITH WITTGENSTEIN’ — Hipbone Studio, 1847 E. Burnside St. n Jan. 24 and 31, 2 and 7 p.m. Tigard resident, Gary Romans, plays Ludwig Wittgenstein in “Leg Wrestling with Wittgenstein,” one of more than 50 arts events at Portland’s second annual Fertile Ground Festival Jan. 22 through Feb. 2. Tickets for Leg Wrestling are $10 and can be purchased at 800-494-TIXS, at the door, or online at www.masquealfresco.com.

music

QUIET WATERS OUTREACH WINTER CONCERT — Sunset Presbyterian Church, 14686 N.W. Cornell Road, Portland. n Jan. 22, 7 p.m. A fun night of music provided by Jerry Davis and Christian Folk! An outreach event to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Free event. Info: 503-217-5141.

GOLDEN BOUGH CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CELTIC MUSIC — Wee Céilí Room off Nyberg in Tualatin. n Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20, reservations and payment required. In pristine three-part harmony, Golden Bough sings ballads, lively sing-alongs and beautiful a cappella pieces from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia. Enjoyment for all ages. For information and/or reservations, contact Sam Keator at sam.keator@verizon.net.

IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE BENEFIT FOR JOURNEYS OF THE HEART FOUNDATION — P.P.A.A., 618 S.E. Alder St., Portland. n Jan. 30, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The band, “Cul an Ti” with Tualatin resident Sam Keator teaching and calling, will be playing Irish dance music in a benefit for Journeys of the Heart, a non-profit agency that completes domestic and international adoptions. Cost: $18 in advance at www.journeysoftheheart.net/events/index.html; $20 at the door.

dance

DANCE TO BIG BAND MUSIC AT ELSIE STUHR CENTER — 5550 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton. n Jan. 23 (every second and fourth Saturdays of the month), 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: $6 per person. Dance the fox trot, waltz, swing and Latin steps to the big band sounds of Black Magic. For the 55 and older crowd. All levels of experience welcome.

books

BOOK GROUP AT TIGARD LIBRARY — 13500 S.W. Hall Blvd. n Jan. 27, 7 p.m. A discussion of “The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie.” C. Alan Bradley’s debut novel is a mystery set in Great Britain in the 1950s. Info: 503-684-6537.

BOOK GROUP AT CEDAR MILL LIBRARY — 12505 N.W. Cornell Road. - Owl Book Group, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m. A discussion of “Whispers in the Sand” by Barbara Erskine. Newcomers always welcome. Info: 503-644-0043.

CEDAR MILL LIBRARY WINTER READING AND ARTS FESTIVAL PRESENTS: OREGON TRICKSTERS — 12505 N.W. Cornell Road. n Jan. 30, 2 to 3 p.m. A crazy quilt of trickster tales from Oregon’s many cultural traditions performed by master story teller Anne Rutherford. For all ages, no registration required. Info: 503-644-0043 Ext. 121.

special events

MAKING MEMORIES: BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION WEDDING GOWN SALE — Doubletree Hotel, 1000 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland. n Jan. 22, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. shopping preview, $20 admission; remaining dates are free admission: Jan. 22, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 23, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Jan. 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Annual Brides Against Breast Cancer charity wedding gown sale. Gown prices are from $99 and up, including hundreds of brand name and designer gowns valued up to $8,000. Tiaras, veils, crinolines and other accessories will be available. Info: www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org.

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