1 WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE

PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT — MAY 14 AMANDA HOUSTON — MARCH - APRIL ❘ MARCH – MAY 2011

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WASHINGTON COUNTY ArtsGuide • Stage • Music • Visual arts • Spoken word Spring 2011, March — May

A special publication of Community Newspapers, Inc. and Work for Art 2 MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY ❘ WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON Spring into arts, wherever your fancy takes you

Ah, spring! The time, as Lord also fertile ground for the arts. Encore! Tennyson said, when a young man’s For in the next three months, the county will fancy turns to love. Well, it’s also the burst forth with music, theatrical productions The Washington County and stunning exhibits of visual arts. Summer Arts guide, which time when our fancy turns to a love of Oh, and don’t forget our stories. In some will include events through arts and, specifically, the budding cul- parts, “hearing voices” is cause for alarm. In August 2011, will be pub- tural scene in Washington County. Washington County, it’s cause for a festival of lished in June. “life, legends, history and folk tales.” If your organization or busi- ness is interested in pro- This publication, at 16 pages, is the biggest We hope that some of the upcoming events in 3 this guide, which enjoys support from Work for moting your events or serv- county arts guide ever produced. That’s more ices, please contact proof, if any were needed, that Washington Art, strike your fancy. And we hope you invite Michelle Thomas at 503- County, which already produces some of the your friends and neighbors to join you. 357-3181 or mthomas The work of Don Goble and other students of WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE best wine and sweetest berries in the country, is Because art, like love, is best when it’s shared. @fgnewstimes.com. the College of Art and Craft will be on display during an exhibition opening April 6. For details see the Visual Art listings in the center-spread calendar of events. 4 ❘ Beaverton hopes to fol- wine? Hillsboro’s eclectic 10 ❘ A side of culture with the Dewey decimal sys- low Hillsboro’s lead with Influence Gallery and those fries? Burgerville tem? Check out what’s plans for a new arts cen- Music Hall. employees dish out some available this spring, from ter. serious support for the writing seminars and book INDEX 7 ❘ It takes a whole village arts. groups to foreign films 5 ❘ How do you dance in to make a mosaic. Just and story times for dogs. EDITOR ❘ John Schrag 16-square-feet? In down- ask the folks at Sequoia 12 ❘ Lions and Coyotes and town Beaverton, the Gallery. Ravens, oh yeah! The Online: Washington County WRITER ❘ AP Kryza

answer is “beautifully.” annual storytelling festi- Arts Guides are now just a STAFF

8-9 ❘ From Cajun and val is coming to a library click away. This guide and the PHOTO EDITOR ❘ Chase Allgood ❘ 6 ❘ What do you get when Klezmer tunes in the house near you. winter guide are available on- MARCH – MAY 2011 you mix an independent to the Beast and the Bard on line at www.fgnewstimes.com. COVER/PAGE DESIGN ❘ Olivia Passieux art gallery with a popular stage, it's the best darned 14 ❘ Think libraries are just open-mic and a bit of arts guide in the county. a place to stumble around ADVERTISING SALES ❘ Michelle Thomas

A National Library Week Celebration

Life, legends, history and folk tales come alive through the magic of storytelling.

April 10 - 16, 2011 Admission is Free | All events are fun for adults & children age 6+, unless otherwise noted

Featuring Gene Tagaban with storytellers Jeff Gere, Kelly Hoffman and Ken Iverson.

G ene Tagaban Visit our web site for a list of events, venues and times. www.wccls.org/voices Beaverton plans for arts center City’s arts commission continues to foster art, looks to the future

BY AP KRYZA vate and public grants and aided by the city's 25-year-old “One-Percent for art” ordinance, which sets aside 1 percent of the construction cost of a public facility For nearly three decades, the to purchase or commission artwork for that facility. Beaverton Arts Commission has It has an annual budget of about been the backbone of the $300,000 and supports various perform- 4 Portland suburb’s creative scene, ances throughout the year, including the and as the city has grown in the Beaverton Civic Theatre, which takes the stage of the small auditorium of the wake of its economic success, so Beaverton Public Library. too have the arts blossomed. Like the Forest Grove Public Arts Commission, which recently unveiled its Now, the commission is seeking to first pieces of public art with a series of add a heart to the city’s anatomy: a per- functional outdoor art benches, the forming arts center. Beaverton Arts Commission also focuses Taking a cue from its counterpart in on turning the city into a gallery, with a

MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY Hillsboro – which is home to the Walters recently erected statue in Beaverton City ❘ Cultural Arts Center, a hub for musical Park and a display in the lobby of the performances, artists exhibits and other city’s public library among 12 pieces of events – the Beaverton performing arts public art. center is still in the initial planning stages. In addition, each summer the com- But with community feedback pointing mission holds its trademark event, to a strong desire to create the facility fol- Beaverton Last Tuesday, in the public lowing an intense prioritization cam- Beaverton Round, offering artists oppor- PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN RUGER The Beaverton Round becomes a community gathering spot for a lively celebration of paign, it could be a reality in a matter of tunities to display their work while pro- music, food and art, including live music, on the last Tuesday of June, July and August. years. viding an economic primer for nearby “It’s so exciting that our community is restaurants by drawing people to the area. as interested as we are in this,” said “It’s just a wonderful community city, which boasts nearly 100 languages in ing in the city.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON Beaverton Arts Commission senior pro- event,” said Scott, noting Last Tuesday’s its public schools. Scott said that’s one of the overarching gram manager Jayne Scott, who noted prime location off the MAX tracks. “It’s a great forum for people to goals of the commission, one that has that a blue-ribbon committee is already “People are sneaking in to see what express their creativity and their culture,” been achieved through events such as Last working on the project. “We’re so excited Beaverton is all about. It’s just a lovely set- said Scott. “We are in one of the most Tuesday and Ten Tiny Dances – bringing to think this performing arts center will ting.” diverse cities in the state. One way to the community together under the ban- be a reality, and we will work toward that In addition, the commission’s newest share your culture is through dance per- ner of art. lofty goal. It will be a community part- perennial event, Ten Tiny Dances, enters formances and through art exhibits. It’s a “The nature of arts events is their abil- nership. It takes a whole community to its third year this summer, featuring 10 way to celebrate the diversity of our com- ity to bring people together to share an build a performing arts center.” performances of dance throughout munity.” experience, and so I think that’s why the In the meantime, the 28-year-old Beaverton City Park during the city’s Though the commission’s various city is particularly interested in having an commission will continue its work to ever-popular farmers market. The event, events have found great success, the arts program,” said Scott. “That’s the promote the arts, bringing performances Scott said, is intended to showcase the establishment of a performing arts center goal: bringing people together.” and events to the diverse city of 86,000. diversity of performing arts – not just the would offer a centralized location for res- The group, governed by a 16-member variety of dance styles, but also the rich idents and visitors to enjoy the wide – To learn more about the Beaverton Arts volunteer panel, is funded through pri- ethnic heritage of the rapidly growing range of visual and performing arts thriv- Commission, visit beavertonarts.org.

NORTHWEST SENIOR THEATRE “Life is not a matter of milestones, but of moments.” “PAST-PRESENT-FUTURE” —Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Spring Variety Show Treat yourself to music that will take you Presents Celebrating twenty years of variety shows from Broadway, Movies, TV and Radio. through time, seasons, “The Times of Your Life” Musical scenes from Camelot, Fiddler and life moments. Join Saturday, March 12, at 7:00 p.m. On The Roof, South Pacific, Alexander’s the Oregon Chorale for St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church Ragtime Band, Oklahoma, and many a touching (and often more. Also stand up comedy and skits. 17435 NW West Union Rd, Portland

SAG_11 humorous) concert 2:00 pm: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat Wheelchair/walker friendly about life events such Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 p.m. May 18, 19, 20, 21, 2011 A donation of $5 per person is appreciated as birth, love, marriage, Century High School Alpenrose Dairy Opera House A dish of delicious ice cream $1 and death. 2000 Southeast Century Blvd, Hillsboro 6149 S. W. Shattuck Rd., Portland Call Betty 503-227-2003 [email protected] Lots of free parking www.nwseniortheatre.org Adult: $15. Senior/Student: $10. Under 18: Free. Cash or check only. Mention Washington County & Coupon code: WashCo aat % PORTLAND BAROQUE Save 20 ORCHESTRA PHOTO COURTESY OF ALAN RUGER with Monica Huggett, PBO Last summer dancer Meshi Chavez paid tribute to a friend who had passed away. International artistic director and violin soloists 5 from London and Tiny dances have a big impact Montréal

Many a young artist is told to “think “Ten Tiny Dances challenges performers WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE big.” But each July in downtown Beaverton, to deal with the constraint of the stage as 10 dancers are told to think small. they perform,” said Mike Barber, a Portland For the past two summers, the resident who founded the tiny dance form. Beaverton Arts Commission has presented “The size of the stage also softens the rela- Ten Tiny Dances as a part of its Public Art tionship between the audience and the per- Program. Three 4-by-4-foot stages erected formers.” at the farmers market, City Park and the Last July’s lineup featured an eclectic featured 10 different mix, including the Native American dance cultural and contemporary dances. troop Painted Sky, Ballet Folklorico Sol Laura Rawlins, an Arts Commission Azteca, and hip hop and tap performer J.S. Bach: St. John PASSION Concertos for Guitar & board member, said the event, which will be Damon Keller, among others.

with choir and orchestra Mandolin by Vivaldi ❘ hosted again this July, was meant to expose Some of the dancers said they found the MARCH – MAY 2011 the public to the performing arts in an size of the stage an enjoyable challenge. March 11 12 13 April 29 30 May 1 accessible setting. “I think the concept is very creative,” The stages on which the dancers per- said Irish dancer Jasmine Anderson of formed provided an additional artistic chal- Portland. “You have to really think about Go to pbo.org or call 503-222-6000 lenge. expressing yourself in small quarters.” PRINT ARTS NORTHWEST CONTEMPORARY BULGARIAN PRINTMAKING A Special Double Exhibit 3/3-3/31 Basil Hallward Gallery at Powell’s City of Books Opening Reception: Thur 3/3, 6:30-8:30

3/17-4/16 PAN Gallery at Washington County Museum Opening Reception: Thur 3/17, 5:30-8:00

Also showing at PAN Gallery 4/21-5/14 Paul Gentry 5/19-6/11 G. Janzen & R. Royhl

Trellis Vine, Veliko Marinchevski

17677 Springville Road, Portland, Oregon | www.printartsnw.org Under the Influence Hillsboro gallery and music hall bring independent arts to the foreground

BY AP KRYZA different media and different styles,” said Holland. “It’s a small place, but it’s really neat that way.” Influence’s vision also includes the When Hillsboro’s Influence incorporation of musical arts, a task co- founder Evan Acey, himself a musician, Gallery and Music Hall opened in was happy to spearhead. But it took time 2007, its goals were simple: to pro- to transform the music hall into the des- 6 vide an outlet for artists and musi- tination it is today, which draws dozens cians to showcase their talents in of musicians and spectators from around the Portland area, to its Friday open-mic an independently run environ- nights. In fact, Acey recalls the first open ment. mic having only two audience members Four years later, the organization is a – himself included. key player in the local art scene. Along The next week, however, things with the Walters Cultural Center, changed when a member of the Portland Sequoia Gallery, Bag&Baggage Guitar Society chanced upon the musi- Productions, HART Theatre and other cians performing to a virtually empty

MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY arts groups, Influence is helping house. The next week, she returned with ❘ Hillsboro gain momentum as it transi- more musicians. The following week, tions from an unassuming suburb to an even more troubadours flocked in. The emerging cultural force. rest is history. Since opening, Influence has incorpo- “I really felt that it would work. Never PHOTO COURTESY OF JAY HENSLEIGH rated its own artist group, a wine shop, once did I doubt that people would come The weekly Friday night open-mic at the Influence Music Hall draws professional musi- concerts, art classes and hugely popular to it,” said Acey, who runs a Hillsboro cians and first-time performers from around the Portland area and beyond. open-mic nights and other events, often computer service shop during the day. catering to standing-room-only audi- “When a musician comes to Influence sound system and have a good experience INFLUENCE GALLERY ences. Music Hall for open-mic, they feel as an artist.’ ” “It’s really come along,” said Influence appreciated the moment they walk in the Acey attributes the continuing success ■ The Influence Gallery and co-founder Linda Holland. “It’s a whole door and they have an audience there of the open-mic to the welcoming atmos- Influence Music Hall are located at 131 and 135 SE Third Ave. in Hillsboro.

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON group of friends who share the same that is giving them their focus. It’s not phere of the venue and its patrons, who interests.” like at a bar where people are running are just as receptive to a skilled classical ■ To learn more, call 956-5604 or visit Now, after a location change from around and seeing their friends and live musician as they are a first-time song- tvartists.org. Main Street to Third Avenue, Influence music is something that just happens. writer timidly approaching the mic. Gallery is home to TV Artists, a collec- The music is the focus.” “Anyone is welcome to come and per- much back to the community as possi- tive of artists of various Most Friday nights feature a mix of form, and that’s all skill levels,” said Acey. ble. media whose work is displayed in the regulars from around the Portland area, “We’ve had world-class musicians all the “We’ve always had artists and musi- gallery, with monthly exhibits focusing first-time performers and a few far-flung way to people who are on the stage (for cians,” Holland said. “We’ve always com- either on individuals’ collections or over- travelers. the first time). People in the audience bined them as the cultural arts, so we arching themes. “We have a national presence where think ‘Wow, I can’t believe they let this include visual arts and performing arts Participating artists include watercol- we’ll have people come in from person be up here performing.’ That’s the and poetry and theater and everything. orist JanSu Hirst, painter Heather Wells, Kentucky, California, Canada, Texas and beauty of it. It doesn’t matter who you We started this group with a vision. Lam Ton (who owns the neighboring other places and they’ll say ‘If you’re ever are or what your skill level or genre is.” We’ve seen it happen where people come Canyon Body Art tattoo parlor), in Portland, you have to go to Influence Holland said the combination of var- in and it touches their life and it makes a Holland herself and others. Music Hall, because that’s the place to be ious art forms is instrumental to the non- “I’m pleased. It’s such a variety with appreciated by an audience, have a good profit organization’s ability to give as INFLUENCE continued on page 13

Mar. 4, 2011 May 13, 2011 8:00 pm Liberty High School

Tickets available at the door or in advance through MIR Music (331 E. Main St., Hillsboro) www.hillsborosymphony.org Bev Aldrich (left) and Lynn Adamo arranged tile pieces depict- ing a Great Blue Heron for a mosaic that will be installed in downtown Hillsboro later this spring.

COURTESY OF LYNN ADAMO 7 WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE Putting the pieces together Mosiac almost ready for installation in Hillsboro

After nearly a year of sketching, cut- eight Sequoia artists to design 13 panels ting, pasting and grouting, a group of that depict life in and around Hillsboro,

artists working out of Sequoia Gallery and past and present. The panels combine for ❘ Studios in Hillsboro put in the final pieces a 132-square-foot mosaic mural that will MARCH – MAY 2011 of a public mosaic in February. be installed downtown later this spring. Made possible by a grant from the Dal Adamo chronicled the amazing com- L. Baker Charitable Trust and the City of munity project on her blog, http://hills- Hillsboro, Lynn Adamo worked with boromosaicmural.blogspot.com/.

stain glass ❘ Sandra Saint-John — Exquisite handcrafted jewelry oil painting ❘ Fran Richards — Original artwork mixed media ❘ Barbara Paanakker SAG11 — Practical and sculptural pottery Valley Art Gallery ❘ 2022 Main Street ❘ Forest Grove ❘ 503.357.3703 ❘ www.valleyart.org — Affordable art classes for Open 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday ❘ Closed Sunday adults and children CELEBRATING ARTS & CULTURE IN

MICHAEL FISHER – MARCH 1 – APRIL 30 3 LEG TORSO – MARCH 18 THE WINES OF SPRING – APRIL 4 GERALD STICKA – APRIL 6 MICHAEL WHITE – APRIL 6 - MAY 8 8 male vocal chamber ensemble writing career. Sherwood Fire Station presents Body Language, an exhibit ■ Cantus, a nine-piece chorus special- MAY 33, 15440 SW Oregon St., Sherwood, that looks beyond traditional portrai- Music izing in the bel canto vocal tradition. ■ May 13 358-8772. ture and into narrative postures to MARCH , McCready Hall, The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra examine identity, relationships and Taylor Meade Performing Arts Center, performs string music that was popu- ■ reflection from the perspectives of ■ March 4 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, 352- lar in the U.S. before the turn of the March 14, April 11 & May 9 various women artists. Walters The Hillsboro Symphony 2918. 7:30 pm. 20th century, including works by Poets and fans of prose are invited to Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St., Orchestra presents a program of Verdi, Vivaldi, and Bach as well as an attend Open Poetry Night,an Hillsboro, 615-3485. 9 am-9 pm classical music preceded by a ■ April 7 orchestration of Led Zeppelin's epic evening of live readings that proves Monday-Thursday; 9am-6 pm Friday; Symphony Showcase, featuring a Grammy winners BeauSoleil & classic rock masterpiece, “Kashmir.” the beat generation is alive and well. 10 am-4 pm Saturday. question-and-answer session with avec Michael Doucet bring their Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E one of its performers. Liberty High sizzling Cajun flair to the Hillsboro Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485. 7:30 Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485. 7-8:30 ■ March 1-April 30 MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY School Auditorium, 21945 NW Wagon stage. Walters Cultural Arts Center, pm. $15 advance, $17 door. pm. Valley Art presents a display of pas- ❘ Amanda Way, Hillsboro, 539-5013. 8 pm. 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485, ■ tel and other art forms by 7:30 pm. $30 advance, $35 door. ■ May 13 March 15 Houston and Michael Fisher. ■ March 12 The Hillsboro Symphony Guitarist Jeni Foster presents My Valley Art, 2022 Main St., Forest The Pacific University Performing Arts ■ April 8 Orchestra presents a program of Grandfather's Immigrant Eyes: Grove, 357-3703. 11 am-5 pm Series presents a concert by award- Brian Gore and Scheherazade classical music preceded by a Songs & History of Irish Monday-Saturday. winning Irish group Dervish, a six- Stone perform a searing blend of Symphony Showcase, featuring a Emigration to America, a perform- member ensemble featuring haunt- soul, blues, folk, jazz and finger-style question-and-answer session with ance exploring Irish-American history ■ March 2 ing vocal incantations in addition to guitar influences for a concert show- one of its performers. Liberty High through the lens of spoken-word and A Framer's Touch hosts a reception instrumental compositions. Pacific casing an eclectic mix of musical School Auditorium, 21945 NW Wagon musical entertainment. Walters for fused-glass artist Kathy Steele, University, McCready Hall, Taylor mastery. Walters Cultural Arts Center, Way, Hillsboro, 539-5013. 8 pm. Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St., whose work is on display through Meade Performing Arts Building, 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485, Hillsboro, 615-3485, 7 pm. Free. March 31. A Framer's Touch, 1920 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, 352- 7:30 pm. $15 advance, $17 door. ■ May 14 21st Ave., Forest Grove, 359-5109. 2918. 7:30 pm. The Portland Cello Project – a APRIL 10 am-6pm Monday-Saturday. ■ April 8 group known for blending Bach with ■ WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON ■ March 13 The Portland Chamber Orchestra hits by the likes of Britney Spears – April 4 ■ March 3-24 Oregon Chorale performs The presents Grigori Frid's dramatic brings its unique take on pop and Poetry, sonnets, drama and short sto- The Oregon College of Art and Times of Your Life, a concert focused “From Darkness to Light,” a musi- classical music to Hillsboro. Walters ries take center stage as Craft features the work of 29 public on significant events and periods of cal production of “The Diary of Anne Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St., Bag&Baggage Productions pres- and private high school students as life such as birth, death, the genera- Frank.” The performance also Hillsboro, 615-3485. 7:30 pm. $15 ents “The Wines of Spring,” a per- part of a juried exhibit. Oregon tion gap, and marriage. Century High includes Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. advance, $17 door. formance for patrons age 21 and College of Art and Craft, 8245 SW School, 2000 Southeast Century The Venetian Theatre, 253 E Main St., older, featuring wine and appetizers. Barnes Road, Portland, 297-5544. 10 Blvd., Hillsboro, 926-8033. 3 pm. Hillsboro, 771 3250. 7:30 pm. $25. ■ May 15 Renaissance Wines, 1320 NE Orenco am-5 pm daily. The Hillsboro Community Youth Station Pkwy, Hillsboro, bagnbag- ■ March 18 ■ April 10 Choir presents its spring concert. gage.org. 7 pm. ■ March 17-April 16 The Hillsboro Community Youth Print Arts Northwest Storied Portland quintet 3 Leg Torso Liberty High School, 21945 Wagon ■ joins forces lights up the stage with its unique Choir presents a free children's con- Way, Hillsboro, 441-1357. 4 pm. April 10-16 with Powell's City of Books to present blend of chamber music, tango, cert. The Venetian Theatre, 253 E Washington County libraries will be a two-part exhibit showcasing con- klezmer, Latin and world music. Main St., Hillsboro, 441-1357. 3 pm. ■ May 20 hosting the annual storytelling festi- temporary printmaking works from Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Four-piece all-women band Misty val, “Hearing Voices.” See page 14 Bulgarian artists, with influences Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485, 7:30 ■ April 10 River presents its mix of folk, blue- for a schedule of events. ranging from Soviet constructivism to pm. $15 in advance, $17 door. The Beaverton Community Band grass, country, Celtic and original Orthodox iconography and Eastern presents its spring concert under the music to fans of the Americana European folk art. Washington ■ March 25 director of Elizabeth Zinger. Cedar genre. Walters Cultural Arts Center, MAY County Museum, NW Springville John Reischman & The Jaybirds Hills United Church of Christ, 11695 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485. ■ May 17 Road, 645-5353. 10 am to 4 pm take the stage of the Walters Cultural SW Park Way, Portland, 997-5938. 3 7:30 pm. $21 advance, $23 door. Audiences are transported back in Monday-Saturday. Arts Center, offering a blend of origi- pm Free. time to the 1860 and 1864 U.S. nal compositions and interpretations ■ May 28 Liberty & ■ presidential elections with of old-time classics with a bluegrass April 29-May 1 Skip and Sandy Farmer and Union, a spoken word and musical APRIL twist. Walters Cultural Arts Center, ISing Community Choir presents A Friends will light up the stage with performance. Walters Cultural Arts ■ 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485, Road Less Travelled, a performance grassroots acoustic music. Influence Center, 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, April 5 7:30 pm. $20 advance, $22 door. featuring choral music from Mexico, Music Hall, 135 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, 615-3485. 7 pm. Free. Enjoy local art, music and wine dur- Brazil, Venezuela, Canada and the 267-7967, doors open at 7 pm ing the First Tuesday Hillsboro Art ■ March 26 United States. Bethel Congregational Walk. Downtown Hillsboro, 6-8 pm. Eldorado Gene leads a songwriting United Church of Christ. 5150 SW workshop culminating in a group per- Watson St., Beaverton. 7:30 pm ■ ■ April 5-27 formance. Influence Music Hall, 135 Friday-Saturday, 3 pm Sunday. ■ Visual Arts Students of the Hillsboro Mayor's 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, 267-7967, doors Isingchoir.org. Words Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council open at 7 pm MARCH are on display for a student art exhib- ■ April 30 MARCH ■ March 1 it featuring winners of a contest fea- Folksinger Jon Aamodt and Friends ■ March 5-6 Enjoy local art, music and wine dur- turing 2D and 3D media and photog- APRIL lead “We Shall Overcome,” a musical The Sherwood Foundation for the ing the First Tuesday Hillsboro Art raphy from young area artists. journey through life, love, politics, and Arts hosts a two-day workshop for Walk. Downtown Hillsboro, 6-8 pm. Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E ■ April 2 the environment. Influence Music writers focused on pitching stories, Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485. 9 am-9 The Pacific University Performing Arts Hall, 135 3rd Ave., Hillsboro, 267- navigating the publishing industry ■ March 1-31 pm Monday-Thursday; 9 am-6 pm Series presents a performance by all- 7967, doors open at 7 pm and starting a freelance magazine The Walters Cultural Arts Center Friday; 10 am-4 pm Saturday. 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PORTLAND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – APRIL 8 SEASON OPENING – APRIL 29 GEORGE JOHANSON – MAY 3 - 31 ROBERT ROYL – MAY 19 - JUNE 11 MISTY RIVER – MAY 20

■ April 6 for metalsmith Mandy Allen, whose ■ March 6 of a man who finds a humorous a workshop focused on musical 9 A Framer's Touch hosts a reception hand-crafted jewelry is on display HART Theatre's STAGES program blend of homicidal mania runs choreography and characterization. for Oregon artist Gerald Sticka, through May 31. A Framer's Touch, invites theatergoers to be their guest through the branches of his family Beaverton City Library Auditorium, who incorporates his Blackfoot 1920 21st Ave., Forest Grove, 359- at “Beauty and the Beast Jr.,” a tree. HART Theatre, 185 SE 12375 SW Fifth St. Beaverton,

Indian heritage into his work. The 5109. 10 am-6 pm Monday- children's production of the classic Washington St., Hillsboro, 693-7815. 626-1936. 6-8 pm. $10 advance, WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE pieces are on display through April Saturday. fairytale. HART Theatre, 185 SE See hart-theatre.org for details. $45 at door. 30. A Framer's Touch, 1920 21st Washington St., Hillsboro, 693-7815. Ave., Forest Grove, 359-5109. 10 ■ May 14-June 22 See hart-theatre.org for details. ■ May 6-29 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday. The Oregon College of Art and APRIL HART Theatre tackles “On Craft follows up its undergraduate ■ April 1-17 Golden Pond,” the neo-classic ■ ■ March 9, 16 & 23 April 6-May 8 thesis and post-baccalaureate exhib- Theatre in the Grove gets irrever- family drama. HART Theatre, 185 The Oregon College of Art and it with a display featuring one piece Aspiring thespians are invited to SE Washington St., Hillsboro, 693- learn monologue delivery at The ent with “Urinetown: The Craft features an exhibit of work by by each participating artist. Oregon Musical,” a show that lampoons 7815. See hart-theatre.org for students of its undergraduate thesis College of Art and Craft, 8245 SW Audition Monologue, a workshop details. taught by members of the the legal system while parodying and post-baccalaureate program, Barnes Rd., Portland, 297-5544. 10 musical theater. Theatre in the featuring personal and conceptual am-5 pm daily. Beaverton Civic Theatre. Beaverton ■ May 13-29 City Library Auditorium, 12375 SW Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave., Forest ideas and finely tuned craftsman- Grove, 359-5349. 8 pm Friday- The modern family comedy ship. Oregon College of Art and ■ May 19-June 11 Fifth St. Beaverton, 626-1936. 6-8 “Cheaper by the Dozen” comes pm. $30 advance, $45 at door. Saturday; 2:30 pm Sunday. $10-$12. Craft, 8245 SW Barnes Road, Print Arts Northwest presents to life courtesy of Theatre in the ❘ Portland, 297-5544. 10 am-5 pm Palimpsest, a display of monotypes Grove. Theatre in the Grove, 2028 MARCH – MAY 2011 ■ March 11-12 ■ April 4 daily. and etchings by Montana printmak- Enjoy wine, appetizers and two Pacific Ave., Forest Grove, 359- ers Gesine Janzen and Robert HART Theatre presents a staged 5349. 8 pm Friday-Saturday; 2:30 ■ reading of playwright Richard hours of performances by the cast April 7 Royhl exploring memory and place. of Bag&Baggage Productions at pm Sunday. $10-$12. Aspiring shutterbugs are invited Washington County Museum, NW Greenberg's “Three Days of Rain.” HART Theatre, 185 SE Washington the theater group’s popular spring ■ to learn tips and tricks to create Springville Road, 645-5353. 10 am fundraiser, “The Wines of Spring.” May 16 family photographs. Rebekah Lodge, to 4 pm Monday-Saturday. St., Hillsboro, 693-7815, 7:30 pm. The Walters Cultural Arts $7. See hart-theatre.org for details. Renaissance Wines, 1320 Orenco 22550 SW Washington St., Station Parkway, Hillsboro, 345- Center and LESTA (Learn Sherwood, 358-8772. 6:30-8:30pm. ■ 9590. 7 pm. $12. English/Spanish Through the Arts) March 11-27 present “The Crabs Who Played Bag&Baggage Productions ■ April 21-May 14 pres- ■ with the Sea,” a children's play ents writer Scott Palmer's adapta- April 14-May 8 Mixed-media artist Paul Gentry ■ The legendary crooner's legacy is based on Rudyard Kipling's story presents a collection of wood tion of Shakespeare's “Macbeth,” featuring apathetic crabs, magi- Stage the Bard's bloody family drama, this celebrated with Broadway Rose engravings showcasing the technical Theatre Company's “Left My cians and more. Walters Cultural precision of his demanding tech- time told from the perspective of Arts Center, 527 E. Main St. MARCH the titular character's children – who Heart: A Salute to the Music of nique. Washington County Museum, Tony Bennett,” a revue featuring Hillsboro, 615-3485, 7 pm. Free. NW Springville Road, 645-5353. 10 ■ Through March 6 didn't appear in the original script. Theatre in the Grove tackles a The Venetian Theatre, 253 E Main 33 of the legendary singer's stan- ■ am to 4 pm Monday-Saturday. dards. New Stage, 12850 SW Grant May 18-21 new adaptation of the inspirational St., Hillsboro, 345-9590. See bagn- The Northwest Senior Theatre true-life World War II drama “The baggage.org for times and ticket Ave., Tigard, 620-5262. See broad- wayrose.com for times. tackles 20 years of stage musicals MAY Diary of Anne Frank.” Theatre in prices. with “Past-Present-Future,” a the Grove, 2028 Pacific Ave., Forest ■ ■ April 29-May 14 performance featuring numbers ■ May 1 Grove, 359-5349. 8 pm Friday- March 14 from “Camelot,” “Fiddler On The Enjoy local art, music and wine dur- Saturday; 2:30 pm Sunday. $10- The Walters Cultural Arts Center Beaverton Civic Theatre takes on Stephen Sondheim's musical come- Roof,” “South Pacific,” “Alexander's ing the First Tuesday Hillsboro $12. and LESTA (Learn English/Spanish Ragtime Band,” “Oklahoma,” Art Walk. Downtown Hillsboro, 6-8 Through the Arts) present “The dy, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the tale of “Carousel” and more, in addition pm. ■ Through March 13 Cats Who Walked Alone,” a chil- to comedy and skits. Alpenrose Broadway Rose Theatre dren's play based on the Rudyard a crafty slave seeking both the hand of a dim-witted courtesan and his Dairy Opera House, 6149 SW ■ May 1-June 30 Company shows its true colors with Kipling story about a cavewoman Shattuck Road, Portland, 227- Artists SuZ Morrow, Fran Richards a presentation of Andrew Lloyd who tames the animals from the own freedom. Beaverton City Library Auditorium, 12375 SW Fifth St. 2003, nwseniortheatre.org. 2 pm. and Stephen Moellering present Webber's Biblical blockbuster musi- Wet Wild Woods – all except the $5. works in various media, including oil cal “Joseph and the Amazing feral felines. Walters Cultural Arts Beaverton, 626-1936. 8 pm Friday- Saturday; 2 pm Sunday. $15 adults; paintings, pastels and pottery. Valley Technicolor Dreamcoat.” New Center, 527 E. Main St., Hillsboro. ■ May 25 Art, 2022 Main St., Forest Grove, Stage, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard, 615-3485. 7 pm. Free. $12 seniors, students and groups; $5 children 10 and under. LESTA (Learn English/Spanish 357-3703. 11 am-5 pm Monday- 620-5262. See broadwayrose.com Through the Arts) presents Saturday. for times. ■ March 16 ■ April 29 “Frutas, Verduras and More!,” a LESTA (Learn English/Spanish bilingual play taking a playful look ■ May 3-31 ■ March 4-19 Through the Arts) presents “Alice Sample some local wine and get a taste of upcoming theatrical offer- at the values of exercise and prop- Print Arts Northwest celebrates Beaverton Civic Theatre kicks off Meets Dracula,” a bilingual play in er nutrition. Walters Cultural Arts its 30th anniversary with an all- its 2011 season with William Inge's which a Mexican girl encounters the ings when Bag&Baggage unveils its 2011-12 season. The Venetian Center, 527 E. Main St. Hillsboro, member show featuring more than golden age drama “Bus Stop,” the mysterious Dr. Acula in Arizona. 615-3485, 7 pm. Free 100 works in various printmaking story of a group of roadside travel- Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Theatre, 253 E Main St., Hillsboro, media. Walters Cultural Arts Center, ers whose lives intersect in a high- Main St., Hillsboro, 617-6986. 7 pm. 345-9590, 7 pm. Free. 527 E Main St., Hillsboro, 615-3485. way diner. Beaverton City Library Free (donations accepted). 9 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday; 9am-6 Auditorium, 12375 SW Fifth St., pm Friday; 10 am-4 pm Saturday. Beaverton, 626-1936. 8 pm Friday- ■ March 25-17 MAY Unless otherwise noted, Saturday; 2 pm Sunday. $15 adults; Laughter and murder are in the air ■ May 4 all phone numbers ■ May 4 $12 seniors, students and groups; with HART Theatre's production of The Beaverton Civic Theatre A Framer's Touch hosts a reception $5 children 10 and under. “Arsenic and Old Lace,” the story presents Musical Theatre Dance, have a 503 area code At Burgerville, employees will (gladly) Work for Art

At the local restaurant chain, support for cultural programs starts at the top and carries through to the drive-up window

BY AP KRYZA be as robust as it might have been, say 15 years ago. Our employees wanted more choices, and Work for Art became one of the choices. Burgerville is known for its insistence on using local and sea- Q: Were you surprised when so many sonal ingredients, employing revo- people decided to participate? I think we expected a little bit of a lift, 10 lutionary ideas such as the walk-up but not what happened. I think we were drive-in and in-restaurant concerts, all a little bit surprised by what happened, and mixing arguably the best milk- actually. shakes in the region. Q: Jeff, you’re relatively new to the com- Now, the Oregon-based restaurant pany (2004), and you’ve initiated policies chain has yet another prestigious seed in its that have gone against the grain. Is art bun: It has become one of the top five con- support part of the master plan as well? tributors to Work for Art, a program of the Harvey: Whatever master plan I have is

MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY Regional Arts & Culture Council. born out of the mission of the company, ❘ Work for Art raises charitable donations ‘Serve with Love.’ Our translation of that primarily through employee giving cam- for the company is a commitment to paigns at more than 60 workplaces in helping thriving communities. Oregon and southwest Washington. Donations to Work for Art provide grant Q: And that includes the arts? PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNIE BAKER support to more than 80 arts and culture Burgerville CEO Jeff Harvey showed off his guitar skills last September during a Live Wire! organizations in Washington, Clackamas I have done some work and research radio show broadcast from the Alberta Rose Theatre in northeast Portland. and Multnomah counties. (See to look at how companies like ours really “RACCking up funding” on facing page.). support the development of healthy com- was little. FEED THE ARTS! Sitting at number four as of June 2010, munities, and creativity in the arts is pret- ty well recognized as fundamental to the ■ Now you can support the Burgerville’s employee donations to Work The accordion? Really? for Art were topped only by NW Natural, health and well-being of communities. Q: arts and enjoy local, sustain- WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON the State of Oregon and Portland General This gives all of our employees a chance I didn’t have much choice in the mat- able food at the same time. On Electric. Burgerville’s employee contribu- to [support] part of what we see as thriv- ter. They just said, ‘You’re going to do Thursday, March 10, Burgerville tions to Work for Art topped those from ing communities. this.’ As you can imagine, it’s hard to be will make a dontation to Work for workers for the City of Portland and even cool with an accordion strapped to your Art for every guest who visits any Multnomah County – no small feat, given Q: Burgerville trumped Multnomah chest. I said, ‘Nah, I like music, but I of the 39 restaurant locations. that most of the restaurant employees are County and the City of Portland for don’t want to do that.’ When I had the “We are thrilled that Burgerville is part-time, low-wage earners. donations to Work for Art in 2009-10. option to make a choice I chose guitar, committed to our area’s arts and Burgerville president and CEO Jeff That’s impressive. and my parents helped by supplying me culture organizations and the serv- Harvey – who was born in Tualatin and Graves: Our group of people are, let’s my first guitar, but otherwise I taught ices they provide in our neighbor- raised in Lake Oswego – and the compa- be honest, low-wage earners. So for them myself. The only education I had started hoods, schools and communities,” ny’s chief cultural officer, Jack Graves, took to give the way they do and to be inter- five years ago with jazz lessons, which I said Kathryn Jackson, manager of time to chat via phone with writer AP ested they way they are, I’m really proud still do to this day. Work for Art, a program of the Kryza about Burgerville’s commitment to of these folks, their willingness to give Regional Arts & Culture Council. philanthropy, the importance of arts in and support. Our employees actually feel Q: So, what else do you like to play? Burgerville’s donation will increase the grants fund for more than 80 communities and, of course, Harvey’s hid- like giving back more than ever. I like the blues. I like to bend notes groups based in Washington, den talent as an exceptionally good blues and play the blues lines. It’s just more Clackamas, and Multnomah coun- guitarist, which he displayed last fall on a emotionally satisfying to do that. I find Q: Any ideas why that’s so? ties, Jackson said. Live Wire! Radio show broadcast from the complexity and the timing of jazz Portland. Graves: We initiated an affordable very, very challenging and I’m still work- ■ For more information about The comments have been edited for healthcare program into our company ing on marrying those two. I still have a the All-Day Partnership between clarity and brevity. five years ago, and we’ve seen people’s way to go. Burgerville and Work for Art, visit self-esteem rise; they feel like we care www.workforart.org/burgerville. Q: Burgerville is in the top five contrib- about them and they’re seeing the impor- Q: Does your appreciation of music push utors for Work for Art. Why did the com- tance of giving back to the community. your desire to support the arts as well? pany decide to go with that particular This is just one of the examples of them doing that. Harvey: No question about it. I have program? found over the years that music and the Q: As the boss, do you get to jam at expression of music has helped me be work? Graves: This came about approximately Q: Jeff, you’re a heck of a guitarist. more creative, helped me manage stress in I have a guitar and amp in my office, two-and-a-half years ago. Historically, Where did you learn to play? my life and helped me to express emo- and I don’t do it all the time, but when I we’ve been with the United Way forever Harvey: Well, I taught myself from the tions. All of that makes me a better do play here there’s usually a little crowd and recently, the [contribution to United age of 10 or 12. My grandmother actually leader, a better businessman, and it actu- that shows up outside my door, which Way] had continued to drop off and not paid for accordion lessons for me when I ally draws more people to me. demonstrates that music draws people. Grants available for RACCking up funding for the arts local groups Each year, the Regional Arts & Culture Council lever- Do you know of a non-profit arts group in needing ages public dollars into great returns for the citizens of a little financial help? Well, the Cultural Coalition of Washington County. Washington County is accepting grant applications Last year, for example, the Washington County board through the end of March. of commissioners invested $90,000 in RACC, which is Washington County based not-for-profit arts, her- the largest local arts agency serving Clackamas, itage and humanities organizations may apply for Multnomah and Washington counties. RACC, in turn, $1,000-$2,000 grants raised an additional $330,000 from a variety of sources, to: HELP AVAILABLE including regional, state and federal grants, Work for Art’s • Build awareness of the ON APPLICATIONS workplace campaigns and other private gifts and dona- role and value of arts, ■ Grant applicants are tions. heritage or humanities strongly encouraged to As a result of these efforts, the regional non-profit arts and increase public attend one of two grant 11 organization is providing more than $420,000 in grants participation. -orientation sessions. and services this year for Washington County residents. • Promote youth access Along with many other services, RACC provided to arts, heritage or ■ 10 a.m. - noon, $85,000 in grants last year to artists, arts organizations, humanities to enhance Tuesday, March 8 at WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE schools and other community groups in Washington Beaverton City Hall, First “Honky Tonk Angels” came to the stage of Broadway Rose learning and healthy County. Grantees include Broadway Rose Theatre human development. Floor Conference Room, Theatre last fall. The Tigard non-profit is one of several 4755 SW Griffith Drive. Company, Oregon College of Art & Craft, the Washington County arts groups that receives RACC funds. • Support existing Washington County libraries’ storytelling festival and an Washington County ■ 3-5 p.m. Thursday, upcoming murals project at Elm Park Apartments in including the most comprehensive list of arts-related job cultural organizations. March 10 at Forest Grove. openings in the region. • Integrate cultural Library, Conference Room, The regional arts council also works with the Westside RACC will also partner with Hillsboro Public Schools development with 775 SE 10th Ave., Cultural Alliance, the Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council, to implement The Right Brain Initiative – a program that economic develop- Hillsboro. the Beaverton Arts Commission, the Washington County is rebuilding arts education in K-8 classrooms throughout ment policies. Cultural Coalition and many other local organizations to the region. Free Orchards, Jackson, Lincoln Street and The coalition, which distributes funds from the provide services such as: Quatama elementary schools are participating in this pro- Oregon Cultural Trust, also is offering a $5,000 grant to ❘

• Workshops that help artists become more successful in gram that infuses music, theater, dance and art into read- a 501c3 organization for a strategic program or activity MARCH – MAY 2011 their careers. ing, writing, math, social studies and science curricula. that addresses county-wide goals and benchmarks of the • Organizational consulting and emergency assistance for Washington County Cultural Plan, Priorities for 2008 - arts organizations. – For more information on these and other RACC servic- 2015. For details please visit www.culturalcoali- • Free newsletters and a variety of web-based resources, es, visit www.racc.org/washingtoncounty. tionofwashingtoncounty.org.

MAESTRO YAACOV BERGMAN, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR The inƟmate symphony with infinite imaginaƟon Supporting Cultural Programs in Our Community

Diary of Anne Frank by Grigori Frid, FROM Students from with Ani Maldjian, also featuring DARKNESS SAG_11 Hazelbrook TO Middle School Portland Symphonic Girlchoir LIGHT say "Thanks!" Symphony No. 7 by Beethoven for a recent Friday, April 8, 7:30 pm, The Venetian Theatre, Hillsboro Coalition grant to support the Saturday, April 9, 7:30 pm, Catlin Gabel School, Portland music program. SPECIAL EVENT to Honor Holocaust Survivors, Sunday, April 10, 2pm, Catlin Gabel School. ‘..an emotional and technical tour de force..’ LA Times Tickets $25: Discounts for seniors, students and groups available. For more information or to purchase tickets online, please visit The Cultural Coalition of Washington County invites applications for www.portlandchamberorchestra.org Q 503.205.0715 grants for 2011-12 cultural projects in our county. Those grants are made possible by people who donate to the Presenting Sponsor Cultural Trust and receive a 100% Oregon tax credit. of the Concert For more information about the coalition and its grants: ROSE E. TUCKE in Hillsboro CHARITABLE TRUST www.culturalcoalitionofwashingtoncounty.org To create even more grants for our community cultural programs, HILLSBORO ARTS & CULTURE COUNCIL please donate today: www.culturaltrust.org Local libraries celebrate art of storytellling Hearing Voices festival coming in April

■ Hearing Voices STORYTELLING FESTIVAL APRIL 10-16 12 ■ Ken Iverson presents “It Got Serious After the Lion Ate My Antenna,” and Kelly Hoffman presents “Around the World in 30 Minutes.” 1 p.m., Sunday, April 10, Tigard Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., 503-684-6537.

■ Kelly Hoffman presents “A Cacophony of Classics.” 7 p.m., Monday, April 11, Cedar Mill

MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY Library, 12505 NW , 503-644-

❘ 0043. Gallery Gifts • Picture Framing Hawaiian storyteller Jeff Gere will share ■ Ken Iverson presents “Doesn't some tropical tales in North Plains, Tualatin and Sherwood. Jewelry • Ceramics • Glass • Something Unexpected Everybody Think They Can Fly?” 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, Forest Grove we make in telling our stories, the direc- www.AFramersTouch.com Library, 2114 Pacific Ave., 503-992-3247. tions we want them to go. What kind of story do you want to tell? ■ 1920 21st Avenue • Forest Grove 503-359-5109 • Mon. to Sat. 10 am to 6 pm Kelly Hoffman presents the adult-focused 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16, show “Keep Me on the Edge of My Seat Beaverton Library, 12375 SW Fifth St., Then Make Me Laugh 'Till it Hurts!” 503-644-2197. 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 East Main St.., Hillsboro, ■ The Portland Storytellers' Guild co- 503-615-3485. hosts the Story Swap, an opportunity for

WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON members of the general public to get up ■ Ken Iverson presents “Why the Irish and tell a 5-minute story. The Swap is Have All the Fun!” designed for both beginners to seasoned 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, West Slope tellers interested in testing out new materi- Library, 3678 SW 78th Ave., Portland, 503- al. Meet and mingle with members of the 292-6416. local storytellers' guild. 3 - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 16,. Beaverton ■ Jeff Gere presents “One Big Bowl O Library, 12375 SW Fifth St., 503-644- Stories.” 2197. 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club, 12930 Old Pumpkin ■ Ken Iverson, Kelly Hoffman, Jeff Gere and Ridge Road, North Plains. 503-647-5051. Gene Tagaban present the Storytelling Hosted by North Plains Library. Final Concert. 7- 8:30 p.m., Saturday, April 16, Garden ■ Gene Tagaban presents “Raven's Home Library, 7475 SW Oleson Road, #6, Voice.” 503-245-9932. 7 p.m., Thursday, April 14, Banks Library, 111 Market St., 503-324-1382.

■ Kelly Hoffman presents “Literature Alive” and Jeff Gere presents “Inspiration: Moving Tales from Hawaii.” 7 p.m., Thursday, April 14, Tualatin Library, 18878 SW Martinazzi Ave., 503-691-3074.

■ Gene Tagaban presents “According to Coyote.” 6:30 p.m., Friday, April 15, Hillsboro Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, 503- 615-6500.

■ Jeff Gere presents “A Tropical Story Bouquet.” 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 16, Sherwood Library, 22560 SW Pine St., 503-625-6688.

■ Gene Tagaban presents “A Living Story Tlingit storyteller Gene Tagaban, who was Workshop” for ages 10 to adult. Take a raised in Alaska, will be in Banks, Hillsboro look at developing a life story, the choices and Beaverton. INFLUENCE continued from page 6 difference. That’s what the whole group is founded on.” Westside Cultural Alliance presents Still, like many nonprofits, Marketing 101 Influence faces strain from the linger- A Professional Development Workshop

ing economic downturn, as people are SAG11 Saturday, April 16th - 10:30am-2:30pm less likely to use disposable income to at the Beaverton City Library Auditorium purchase art. To counter that trend, For Information & Reservations: 503-626-1936 the group has hosted monthly fundraising concert events, with pro- ceeds going to the gallery as well as various charities. In addition, Holland said it’s been Westside Cultural Alliance a great experience working alongside Opening the door to culture & art 13 other local arts organizations to keep in Washington County the scene vibrant. “We’ve made good friends,” said Join our mailing list: [email protected]

Holland, nodding to Sequoia Gallery WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE across the street. “We all help each other. We have a great partnership.” Acey said the gallery and venue will live on, despite hardships, due to the lasting impact they’ve had on the com- Lots of Art in a munity, visitors from out of town and anyone within earshot of the venue on a Friday night. Small Town! “It’s an avant garde niche that has a niche of its own. It’s very different from everything else,” said Acey. “I see JAY HENSLEIGH Influence Music Hall is usually jammed on Photo Workshops Musical Theater ❘ Influence Gallery and Influence Music MARCH – MAY 2011 Friday evenings. “Before I knew it, our Friday Hall being a place that’s never forgot- Night open-mics were standing-room-only Visual Arts Events Writing Workshops ten because of the impact that it’s had crowd and they’e been like that ever since,” on the people who came through.” says organizer Evan Acey. www.sherwoodarts.org

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Tigard, 718-2517. 7-8 pm. Free. ■ March 13 Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718- ■ The Books to Movies series presents a 2517. 4-6 pm. Free. Libraries ■ March 11 screening of the film “Eat, Pray, Love,” fol- Sam Keator and the Winds of Donegal lowed by a discussion of film and book. ■ March 25 celebrate the Emerald Isle with an evening Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Dragon Theater Puppets present MARCH of Irish music, stories and traditional dance. Brookwood Pkwy., 615-6500. 2-3:30 pm. “Rapunzel Redeems Rumpelstiltskin,” a ■ March 2 The St. Patrick's Day event also includes an Free. fairytale mash-up in which the fiendish trick- Say what you mean and mean what you say appearance by Oregon author Gemma ster and the long-haired beauty grow at a whimsical celebration of Dr. Seuss' Whelan, who presents her new book, “Fiona: ■ March 13, April 10 & May 8 acquainted in the latter's lonesome tower. birthday, held in celebration of Read Stolen Child.” , 13500 The Cedar Mill Community Library hosts Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE 14 Across America Day. The event for chil- SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718-2517. 7-8:30 pm. a scrapbook club for adults offering ample Brookwood Pkwy., 615-6500. 7-7:30 pm. dren age 3 and older that will have even the Free. opportunities to socialize while preserving Free. most ardent Grinch's heart growing three memories. Cedar Mill Community Library, Tigard Public Library 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, 644- sizes. , 13500 SW ■ March 11 ■ March 26 Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718-2517. 4-5 pm. Free. 0043. 2-4 pm. Free. The Foreign and Independent Library Author Chelsea Cain presents the fourth Movie (F.I.L.M.) Series presents “How I book in her Portland-set Archie Sheridan ■ March 4 ■ March 19, April 16 & May 7 Ended This Summer,” a Russian drama set mystery series, “Night Season.” Tigard Paulann Petersen, Oregon's sixth poet lau- Brush up on reading skills while reading to in an arctic research center. The screening Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, reate, appears at the Cedar Mill a trained dog at Read to Dogs. is for cinephiles age 18 and older. Hillsboro 718-2517. 2-3:30 pm. Free. Community Library, 12505 NW Cornell Rd., Main Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., Participants receive a certificate and a Portland, 644-0043. 7 pm. Free. 615-6500. 7 pm. Free. photo with their canine companions. , 22560 SW Pine ■ March 26, April 23 & May 28 ■ St., Sherwood, 625-6688. 11 am-7 pm. The Cedar Mill Community Library hosts MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY March 6 ■ March 11

❘ Voices in Verse, an open-mic showcase for The Willamette Wind Trio presents a per- Enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy at ■ March 20, April 17, May 15 teens and adults. Cedar Mill Community formance of soothing classical music played a free family movie matinee. West Slope on wind instruments. Hillsboro Main The Cedar Mill Community Library hosts Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, Library, 3678 SW 78th Ave., Portland, 292- 644-0043. 10 am. Free. Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., 615- 6416, 1:30-3:30 pm. Writer's Mill, a monthly writing group for 6500. 2-3:30 pm. Free. teens and adults. Cedar Mill Community Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, ■ March 27 & May 22 ■ March 8 ■ March 12 644-0043. 1-3 pm. Free. Local poet Marie Buckley leads the Children of all ages are invited to become Watch a critically acclaimed documentary Parallel Play Writers' Group, where participants and performers as musician examining failures in the American pub- ■ March 24 scribes are encouraged to practice and Rich Glauber entices onlookers to sing, lic education system. West Slope Families are invited to get their anime on at share their compositions. Hillsboro Main clap, move and laugh together. Tigard Library, 3678 SW 78th Ave., Portland, 292- an event featuring Japanese animated Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., 615- Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., 6416, 1-3 pm. films, crafts and snacks. Tigard Public 6500. 2-4 pm. Free. WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON Ignite your imagination with art, history, culture, and technology

brings the Washington County Museum right to your classroom, community center, or neighborhood group. Presenters demonstrate how the objects were used and explain them in the context of the lives of the people who used them.

PCC Rock Creek Campus Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 4 pm 17677 NW Springville Road, Portland, OR 97229 www.washingtoncountymuseum.org | 503.645.5353 weaving baskets from live ivy. West Slope ■ April 27 Latin America and Africa for a performance Library, 3678 SW 78th Ave., Portland, 292- April's monthly film night for adults features of upbeat contemporary favorites for all 6416, 1-3 pm. “1981,” a Canadian coming-of-age comedy ages. Tigard Public Library, 13500 SW about a pre-teen boy struggling to fit in at a Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718-2517. 7-8:30 pm. ■ April 5 new school. Cedar Mill Community Free. Delve into a world of insect-filled tea parties Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, during Penny's Puppets' presentation of 644-0043. 6:30 pm. Free. ■ May 13 “Where is Lilly the Catapilly?” Tigard Italian director Silvio Soldini's drama Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, “Come Undone” is featured as part of the 718-2517. 7-8 pm. Free. MAY Foreign and Independent Library Movie (F.I.L.M.) Series for film lovers age 18 and ■ May 2, 9, 16 & 23 ■ April 8 older. Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Local children's author and sign-language Brookwood Pkwy., 615-6500. 7 pm. Free. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy at educator Dawn Prochovnic leads a lively, West Slope a free family movie matinee. interactive story time in which children age Library , 3678 SW 78th Ave., Portland, 292- 3-6 sing songs, learn sign language, listen to ■ May 21 6416, 1:30-3:30 pm. stories and play signing games. Tigard Teens are invited to tap into their inner fash- 15 ■ Public Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, ion designers at T-shirt Craftapalooza. April 8 718-2517. 5-7 pm. Free. Participants are asked to bring blank shirts The Foreign and Independent Library or other cloth materials to create the latest Movie (F.I.L.M.) Series presents “Bomber.” ■ May 6 vogue craze. Cedar Mill Community WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 NE Library, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, Brookwood Pkwy., 615-6500. 7 pm. Free. Kay Kinneavy of Labyrinth Network Northwest talks about the history and 644-0043. 4 pm. Free. ■ meanings of the elaborate mazes. The event To celebrate the Month of the Young Child, April 19-21 ■ May 25 Todd Parr includes a walk through a 30-foot Chartes three Washington County libraries are Bestselling children’s author will May's monthly film night for adults features help celebrate the joy of reading by visiting labyrinth. The event is held in conjunction hosting author Todd Parr April 19-21. with World Labyrinth Day. Tigard Public “Nurse. Fighter. Boy.,” an urban love story three Washington County libraries around about the soul of a mother, the heart of a Washington County. Tuesday April 19, 10:15 Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718- ■ March 30 fighter and the faith of a child. The screen- am, ; Wednesday 2517. 7-8:30 pm. Free. March's monthly film night for adults fea- ing is for cinema fans age 18 and older. April 20, 3:30 pm, Beaverton City Library; tures “Alamar,” a drama following a father Cedar Mill Community Library, 12505 NW Thursday April 21, 4 pm, Tigard Public ■ May 7 and son as they explore their Mayan her- Cornell Road, Portland, 644-0043. 6:30 pm. Library. Learn to make fused-glass art at a work- itage. Cedar Mill Community Library, shop taught by artisan Rae Campbell. Free. 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, 644- ■ April 20 Registration is required. Tigard Public ■ 0043. 6:30 pm. Free. May 27 ❘ Local plant expert Ginny Maffitt gives a Library, 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718- 2517. 1:30-2:30 pm. Free. Enjoy complimentary popcorn and candy at MARCH – MAY 2011 presentation about local wildlife and leads a a free family movie matinee. West Slope workshop on attracting birds and butterflies APRIL ■ Library, 3678 SW 78th Ave., Portland, 292- to urban gardens. Tigard Public Library, May 13 6416, 1:30-3:30 pm. ■ April 2 13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, 718-2517. 7- Eight-woman marimba ensemble Local artists lead a workshop focused on 8:30 pm. Free. Chicamarimba brings world beats from Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers have a 503 area code

Feed the Arts! Visit Burgerville on Thursday, March 10

WORKBurgerville is partnering with Work for Art in support of arts and culture services throughout the region. FORFor every guest who visits any of the 39 locations on March 10, Burgerville will make a donation Ato RTWork for Art. workforart.org/burgerville

Work for Art is a program of the Regional Arts & Culture Council. 16 MARCH – MAY 2011 MARCH – MAY ❘ WASHINGTON COUNTY ARTS GUIDE WASHINGTON