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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:23 -0700

COMIC BOOKS—Two of the best artists working today, Brazilian twin brothers Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon have created some extraordinary comics, from Daytripper to De:Tales, and they've also brought vibrant life to Casanova (written by Matt Fraction) and The Umbrella Academy (written by Gerard Way). Tonight, they're in town for a rare signing—and there'll be free beer and appetizers. EH
Things from Another World, 2916 NE Broadway, 7 pm, FREE

MUSIC—Given the common ground they share, it should come as no surprise that Red Fang and Gaytheist find themselves on the same bill. Both put out pummeling, intelligent music that'll make you lose your shit, play destructively sweaty live shows, and enjoy the status of beloved local heroes for their troubles. Mullets encouraged. AR
White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th, 9 pm, $15

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:14:25 -0700

Doug Fir–Stornoway, Horse Thief, 9 pm, $10-12
Dig a Pony–Pussy Control: Nathan Detroit, Black Dog, 9 pm
Habesha–Stepkid, Mood Ring, Vice Device, Basement Snake, 9 pm, free
Holocene–Reading Frenzy Party: Gulls, Apartment Fox, Jason Urick, Shy Girls DJs, DJ vs. Nature, 8 pm, $5
Mississippi Studios–Akron/Family, Avi Buffalo, M. Geddes Gengras, 9 pm, $12
Star Bar–Suicide Notes, The Polaroids, Sex Crime, 8 pm, free
Star Theater–Lady Rizo, 9 pm, $15
Valentine's–Mufasa, Later Dudes, Grapefruit, 9 pm
White Eagle–Freedy Johnston, Blue-Eyed Son, Ezra Holbrook, 8:30 pm, $12
White Owl Social Club–Red Fang, Gaytheist, 9 pm, $15
Wonder Ballroom–Youth Lagoon, Swahili, 8:30 pm, $13-15, all ages

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:00 -0700

BOOKS—Contemporary science-fiction authors don't get much bigger than John Scalzi, and for good reason: His books are exciting, clever, and speed by in a blur of emotion and laser blasts. Tonight he's in town to talk about his latest, The Human Division—and if past readings are any indication, Scalzi will be as engaging and charming as ever. EH
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills, Beaverton, 7 pm, FREE

ONE-MAN SHOW—Ever since Mike Daisey's whole "lying to everyone" scandal regarding his research of Apple product factories in China, his standing with former devotees has been shaky, and we've heard him speak of little other than justifying himself since, which his new show Journalism does formally. Could he win us back? We're not certain, but we're curious. MS
Tiffany Center, 1410 SW Morrison, 7 pm, $20-45

MUSIC—Enigmatic Pittsburgh oddballs Black Moth Super Rainbow's hushed, synth-led experiments with psychedelic electro-pop are engrossing, sinister, and strangely accessible on their most recent effort Cobra Juicy. If you can fight your way through their die-hard fans to see them at the Hawthorne, there's every chance you'll get an unsettling yet blissful contact high. AR
w/the Hood Internet, Oscillator Bug; Hawthorne Theatre, 1507 SE César E. Chávez, 8 pm, $15-18, all ages

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:59:37 -0700

Holocene–White Rainbow, Jordan Dykstra, Caspar Sonnet, Spectral Boogie Voyages, 9:30 pm, $5
Aladdin Theater–Shout Out Louds, Haerts, 8 pm, $16, all ages
Bunk Bar–And And And, Sama Dams, 9 pm
Dante's–The Detroit Cobras, Pangea, No Good Lovers, 9:30 pm, $13
Hawthorne Theatre–Black Moth Super Rainbow, The Hood Internet, Oscillator Bug, 7 pm, $15-18, all ages
Keller Auditorium–Pink Floyd Tribute: Brit Floyd, 8 pm, $39.50
Mississippi Studios–Corb Lund, Michael Hurley, 8 pm, $12-15
Valentine's–Pwrhaus, 9 pm

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Association at Union/Pine

Marjorie Skinner — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:42:00 -0700

On Sunday I attended the third installment of Association, a monthly dinner/discussion event launched by UNION/PINE, Merit Badge, and Ned Ludd. At each event, a different food/booze/dessert purveyor caters and a local person of interest gives a brief, casual talk. Discussion is encouraged, networking and introductions are easy in the intimate atmosphere, and dinner is served at communal tables that are conducive to such things.

This month featured paella from Crown Paella—we were greeted, on approaching the venue, to the dish being cooked under a tent on the sidewalk in one of those massive pans for the purpose. Inside we were given the first of a series of included drinks, this time from the soon-to-be-opened Union House Bottle Shop moving into the SE Grand space next to Dig A Pony, while Marushka Chocolates was on dessert duty.

The food was awesome, and was a nice opportunity to be introduced to Crown, which is a catering business rather than a brick 'n' mortar. Run by husband and wife team Scott and Emily Ketterman, Scott also took to the mic to give an introduction to the dish and to describe the Socarrat, the crust of rice that forms of the bottom of the pan, AKA the best part. Likewise, Marushka describes itself as "an online pop-up shop," which seems like a counter-intuitive way to market foodstuffs, but they're worth seeking out. I'm not a dessert person at all, but the chocolate mousse in dainty chocolate cups was undeniably delicious, as was a marzipan-infused slice of baked goodness.

The night's speaker was Jelly Helm, the former Executive Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy who currently runs his own studio, with campaigns for Portland Timbers, Starbucks, and Nike under his belt, among others. Operating under the theme "purpose," his talk (I hesitate to use the word "speech" given the casual air) was a little rambling and unfocused. (I sympathize with the vagueness of the task, but it turned me off when he began by musing that sometimes a person's name is indicative of their purpose, which is a conveniently flattering idea if your last name is "Helm" and you're a hotshit sailor of the good ship advertising, but somewhat less applicable if you're most people. He followed that up with mentioning that there have been 100 generations of humans, which... seems like a low-ball estimate. The fatal blow was referring to Washington Park as Washington Square Park: Aaaaand... you lost me.)

But the event is built around the hope of generating discussion, and you are encouraged, once dessert is served, to leave your place setting and rove the room to talk about your thoughts and reactions—or anything really, through which I realized that while I thought the talk had lacked substance, it had charmed the pants off a delighted Kelly Roy of ADX, who I respect greatly, for example.

Tickets for these events are in the $65-70 range inclusive of drinks, food, a lovely atmosphere, and the opportunity to hobnob with some pretty interesting and creative people around town (also in attendance were fashion designer/musician Liza Rietz and OMFGCO's Jeremy Pelley. There's no point in pretending that's a pricing that's going to work for anyone who doesn't have a little dough to throw around, but if you're accustomed to splurging on—truly excellent—food and drinks, this is a quirky, intellectual twist on a special night out.

June's event (they are on the third Sunday of every month) features writer and director of Wieden+Kennedy 12 Andrew Dickson, and food by Olympic Provisions (lest you think only W+K affiliates are involved, past events have featured Sam Adams and New York Times contributor William Deresiewicz).

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:14:00 -0700

FILM—Cinema 21's excellent noir series Return to Noir Ville is back for another year, and today's films are some great ones: the Coen brothers' Texas noir Blood Simple, 1944's Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews flick Laura, and Fritz Lang's 1953 classic The Big Heat. EH
Cinema 21, 616 NW 21st, see cinema21.com for showtimes, $6 ($40 for 13-day pass)

THE "HIPHOP"—Two nice men named "Fabulous" and "Pusher Tee" [He means Fabolous and Pusha T. Sigh.—Eds.] will perform an uplifting array of danceable tunes. They also are good at wordplay. AKA "rap," like what you do when you go to your friend's apartment and the door is locked and you hope they didn't fall in the bathtub and die. I'm old! DCT
w/Portland Express, Supanova, & more; Roseland, 8 NW 6th, 8 pm, $27, all ages

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:59:48 -0700

Rotture–Stay Calm, Week of Wonders, Surfs Drugs, 9 pm, $5
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall–Brahms' First Symphony: Oregon Symphony, 8 pm, $21-95, all ages
Kelly's Olympian–Eye Candy: VJ Norto, Phantom Hillbilly, 8 pm, free
LaurelThirst Public House–Portland Country Underground, 6 pm; Kung Pao Chickens, 9 pm, free
Roseland–Fabolous, Pusha T, Portland Express, SupaNova, Mr. C, 8 pm, $25, all ages

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RE: Open Season. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Marjorie Skinner — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:00 -0700

Those of us who took the whole ride through this year's four-night series of Open Season fashion shows are probably still convalescing—I know I am, and so is Marissa Sullivan, whose last recap of each night of shows over on MOD is a tiiiny bit delayed. But while it's still top of mind I wanted to get in a huge THANK YOU to everyone who came, selling out every single night (holy crap)!

It takes a village to accomplish these shows, and most of the people who busted their asses to make this happen did so as volunteers. It literally would not have happened without them, and it really would not have happened without the (mostly) local businesses who stepped in as sponsors: Eastside Distilling, Bishops Barbershops, Gilt, Imelda's & Louie's, Viso, Crossroads Trading Company, and 220 Salon all deserve huge props for pitching in, not to mention the venues, designers, models, hair and makeup stylists, co-producers, rope light/pipe 'n' drape/riser installers, flag makers, musicians and DJs, ticket takers, dressers... you get the idea.

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:27:00 -0700

COMEDY—While he's a Tony-nominated actor (most recently for his role on Broadway in Porgy and Bess), author, and comedian, David Alan Grier will always be beloved for his multifaceted characters in the groundbreaking TV show In Living Color—and yes, he's still hilarious. Check out his high-energy, infectious stand-up tonight at the Bagdad. WSH
w/Tristian Spillman; Bagdad Theater, 3702 SE Hawthorne, 9 pm, $25

BIKING!—If you don't already bike to work, you've got your reasons. Put them all aside for Bike to Work Day, the one arbitrary day out of the year when you're REALLY encouraged to give bike commuting a go. Feeling adventurous? Ride to work all week! Like how that feels? Cast off your vehicular chains for good! DVH
Your home to your workplace, whenever you work, FREE

SPACEY SURF MUSIC—One of the most prolific bands of the '90s, Man or Astro-man? is still successfully blurring surf punk with spacey synth to produce an entirely original sound. Their latest release is called Defcon 5... 4... 3... 2... 1, and while still sporting their trademark space surf vibe, they seem to be heavier and goofier (in a good way) than ever. WSH
w/Audacity; Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $16-17

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:59:48 -0700

Doug Fir–Man or Astro-Man?, Audacity, 9 pm, $16-17
Biddy McGraw's–Lynn Conover, 6 pm, all ages; Counterfeit Cash, 9:30 pm
East End–The Paul Collins Beat, Blue Skies for Black Hearts, The Cry, Thee Four Teens, 9 pm
The Know–Gun Outfit, Nucular Aminals, Industrial Park, 8 pm
Landmark Saloon–Hank Sinatra, 6 pm; Pete Krebs & His Portland Playboys, 9 pm
LaurelThirst Public House–The Yellers, 6 pm; Red Cotrell & the Outlaws, The New Iberians, 9:30 pm
The Lovecraft–Perforce: Ortrotasce, DJ Barry Convex, DJ Sharpie, Musique Plastique, 10 pm, $5
Mission Theater–A Simple Colony, Swansea, Ritchie Young, 8 pm, $10-12
Record Room–Havania Whaal, Ron Wayne, Silent Numbers, 8 pm, $5
Rotture–Shut Up & Dance: DJ Gregarious, 9 pm, $5
Wonder Ballroom–The Quick & Easy Boys, Sassparilla, World's Finest, 9 pm, $11-12

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:27:00 -0700

DREAMY MUSIC—Oh happy day! Yo La Tengo want to spend the evening with you. The dreamily venerable trio has gotten you through all sorts of peaks and valleys in their lustrous career—so bring 'em some flowers for all the kick-ass covers they've bestowed upon you, and how about some enthusiastic dancing for all the originals they've written for your ears? CF
Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell, 8:30 pm, $18.50-20, all ages

PODCAST COMEDY—Ever since Tig Notaro's breakout stand-up set last summer, where she worked through her fresh emotions about being diagnosed with cancer, it's become difficult to get a ticket to one of her shows. Tonight's no exception. She's joined by her fellow Professor Blastoff podcasters, the very funny David Huntsberger and Kyle Dunnigan, for a live version of the popular show. CF
Mississippi Studios, 3939 N Mississippi, 9 pm, $17.50-20 (beg, borrow, etc., to get those tix!)

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Open Season Finale!: Immaculate Martin and the Chamber of Secrets

Marjorie Skinner — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:59:00 -0700

Yes, I just combined a fashion show with a Harry Potter reference. This is how you know I am tired.

But fuck tired! Tonight we're capping of Open Season's successful run of happy hour fashion shows with a secret new collaboration between two heavy hitters on the local scene, called Immaculate Martin. Even I don't know exactly what to expect, but I'm vibing that it's going to be a little irreverent, a little non-traditional, and in the spirit of fun. Clearly others are feeling the same way (or just can't resist their curiosity), because online tickets sold out this morning. But don't freak out! There will be a limited amount of tickets being sold for $7 at the door, and we'll do our best to get as many people in as the fire marshal allows.

That said, doors open at 6 at tonight's venue, Dig A Pony, and while the show won't start until 7, you'll want to get there early to nab a good spot and ticket if you waited too long! Also, stick around for a set from the awesome DJ Cooky Parker and live that "Thursday is the new Friday" dream. We'll sleep when we're dead.

Meow.

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:06 -0700

Doug Fir–Morning Ritual, De La Warr, 9 pm, $10
Alhambra Theatre–Mobb Deep, 8 pm, $18
Backspace–White Rainbow, The Memories, Donnie Blossoms, Dani Shivers, Unkle Funkle, Rob Walmart, 9 pm, $6, all ages
Bunk Bar–Black Pus, Deep Fried Boogie, 10 pm, $8-10
East End–Autopilot Is for Lovers, Bubble Cats, Armorada, 9 pm
The Know–Steve Adamyk, Needles & Pins, Youthbitch, 8 pm
Rotture–Eidolons, Bike Thief, Noble Firs, 9 pm
Savoy–Anne-Marie Sanderson, Margaret Wehr, 9 pm
Star Bar–DJ Overcol, 10 pm
Star Theater–Laura Marling, 9 pm, $17
Tony Starlight's–The Satin Chaps, 7:30 pm, $15
Wonder Ballroom–Yo La Tengo, 8:30 pm, $18.50-20, all ages

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:27:00 -0700

MUSIC—Shooting pleasure levels rocket-high, Colleen Green's new album Sock It to Me dips sparkly mall pop in thick layers of guitar crunch, resulting in something like deep-fried ice cream—crispy, sweet, messy, and both hot and totally cool. Green shares the bill with heart-warmingly degenerate rockers White Fang, who really, really want to party with you. NL
w/Heavy Hawaii, Coma Serfs; Star Theater, 13 NW 6th, 9 pm, $8

LECTURE—Washington, DC, is once again trying to take up immigration reform, a feat akin to catching sand through your fingers, made even more difficult in a time of toxically partisan gridlock. Let's have a more productive conversation here. Oregon Humanities' regular Think & Drink happy hour lecture takes up the tangle of changes and what it means to be an American. DCT
Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan, 6:30 pm, FREE, all ages

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Open Season, Day Three: Pendleton's The Portland Collection

Marjorie Skinner — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:29:00 -0700

We've had two successful nights of Open Season fashion shows, so why stop now? Nope, not gonna!

Tonight features some of the city's heaviest hitters in Pendleton's The Portland Collection, designed by Rachel Turk, Nathaniel Crissman, and John Blasioli. In case you've been living under a fashionless rock, when Pendleton tapped these local designers—riding the crest of a resurgence in popularity and projects with everyone from Opening Ceremony to Adidas—to translate the historic company's aesthetic for the Rachel Comey and A.P.C. set, it... went really well. Their first collection was hotly anticipated and received with international adoration. Now on their third, I feel like they're getting better and better, and we are so stoked to be hosting the fall collection debut.

Continuing our venue roving, tonight we'll be set up at Rontoms (21+, doors at 6, show at 7 or so—word to the wise: come on the earlier side to get a good spot/drink/ticket. Pre-sale is sold out but there will be a limited number of tickets being sold at the door.) This is also the only show for which there will be live music—in the form of the beloved Lovers! And, the show will be immediately followed by a set from DJ Flash Gordon. And another pair of drink specials using Eastside Distilling's Portland Potato Vodka and Burnside Bourbon. Says Ron of the 'toms, "We will be doing a Moscow Mule with the vodka (muddled lime & ginger, vodka and ginger beer) and a Sour Cherry Old Fashioned with the whiskey (whiskey, kirsch, sugar, and sour cherry garnish)." So there you go.

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:14:56 -0700

Kelly's Olympian–Oker, A Volcano, Steel Hymen, 9 pm, $5
Aladdin Theater–Milk Carton Kids, Barefoot Movement, 8 pm, $15
Holocene–PDneXt: Objekt, SPF666, Graintable, Plumblyne, Danny Corn, Natasha Kmeto, 9 pm, $5
The Know–Eternal Tapestry, Family Stoned, 8 pm
Revival Drum Shop–Unico, 8 pm, $5-15, all ages
Star Theater–White Fang, Colleen Green, Heavy Hawaii, Comaserfs, 9 pm, $8
Valentine's–Sweeping Exits, City Squirrel, No Parachutes, 9 pm
Wonder Ballroom–The Black Angels, Hanni El Khatib, Wall of Death, 8:30 pm, $16-18

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:29:00 -0700

THAT VOICE—You know him as the singer of My Morning Jacket, or as one of the Monsters of Folk, or as Yim Yames... get to know the man behind that high lonesome voice, as Jim James hits the Crystal Ballroom in support of his first solo album, the majestic sounding and extravagantly titled Regions of Light and Sound of God. NL
w/Cold Specks; Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside, 8 pm, $25-29, all ages

FILM—There are some movies that need to be seen on the big screen. Aliens is one of them. James Cameron's sci-fi action classic is still as exhilarating, creepy, and cool as it was in 1986. Behold it all—from Sigourney Weaver's Oscar-nominated performance, to Newt's whiny whining, to Alien Queen's oozing egg sac—in 35mm! EH
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, see Film Times, $7

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Open Season, Day Two: Reif and Brady Lange

Marjorie Skinner — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:29:00 -0700

Last night's kick-off of the Open Season series of fashion shows was epic—check out Marissa's recap. But pick yourself back up, because we are just getting started!

This evening at Produce Row (21+, doors at 6, show at 7-ish, with plenty of time to get your weeknight beauty rest—or not) we are presenting two up-and-comers on the scene: Lindsey Reif is nipping at the heels of longer-established designers in town, and quickly becoming one of the savviest design talents in the city. Joining her is Brady Lange, who's been haunting the design community for years, but only last summer launched the first of his bright, versatile, sassy collections. This one's going to be fun.

Oh! And there are fashionable drink specials going as well: 1) Fierce Voodoo: Portland Potato Vodka, mango juice, fresh mint, lime, sugar and soda, served on the rocks in a pint. 2) New Fashioned: Burnside Bourbon, St Germain, Amaretto, Dandelion Bitters and Lemon Peel, served on the rocks in a bucket. Now you know!

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It's Happening Tonight!

Alison Hallett — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:59:00 -0700

FASHION—The annual Mercury fashion show Open Season continues its reign as the most exciting style event of the year with four big nights of runway shows scattered around SE Portland... starting tonight! The designs of Holly Stalder, Liza Rietz, and Emily Ryan will be featured tonight at the White Owl Social Club—but get your tix quick for all four nights! WSH
See portlandmercury.com/openseason for full schedule; White Owl Social Club, 1305 SE 8th, 6 pm, $5 (limited 4-night passes available for $20)

HIPHOP—Outkast largely put itself on ice after 2006's Idlewild, but Big Boi has picked up the baton, releasing two high-powered albums that keep the group's signature Southern funk intact, and expanding. Like a hurricane. His latest, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, swirls punk and indie rock and pop rap into the fury. Someone keep an eye on the levies. DVH
w/Killer Mike; Roseland, 8 NW 6th, 8 pm, $25-75, all ages

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:29:29 -0700

Valentine's–Bath Party, Talkative, Couches, 9 pm, $3
Backspace–The Appleseed Cast, Hospital Ships, Ugly Colors, For the Life of Me, 7 pm, $12, all ages
Beech St. Parlor–Dorian Duvall
East End–Leopold & His Fiction, Bike Thief, 9 pm
LaurelThirst Public House–Portland Country Underground, 6 pm; Kung Pao Chickens, 9 pm, free
Roseland–Big Boi, Killer Mike, 8 pm, all ages

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Open Season Kicks off Tonight with Holly Stalder, Emily Ryan, Liza Rietz, and More!

Marjorie Skinner — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:59:00 -0700

Open Season, the four-evening series of fashion shows featuring some of the most exciting design talent in town, kicks off tonight with three of the city's heavy hitters: Holly Stalder, Emily Ryan, and Liza Rietz. Additionally, you'll also get to see jewelry from Sword + Fern and bags by Seaecho paired with Stalder's looks, and BOET jewelry buddied up with Rietz's.

Plus! As you may know, Rietz is also a talented musician—you probably know her best for her work in Tu Fawning along with Toussaint Perrault (also from Babydollars), who has composed an original soundtrack for tonight's runway show. Rietz says, "It is bad ass! Something different and exciting for runway!"

Sounds good to me. Doors at the White Owl Social Club open at 6 this evening, with showtime scheduled at 7. There are still some tickets left–-buy now and you won't have to take your chances at the door!

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More Things Moms Love: SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING!

Courtney Ferguson — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:44:54 -0700

Who knew I would be the ambassador of all things Mother's Day weekend (example, example), but this event sounds like a home run. It's vintage footage of synchronized swimming at the Hollywood Theatre! My head is emitting a tiny puff of glitter at the thought of watching synchronized swimming* on a huge screen. GUYS, IT'S AMAZING—your mom will lose her mind over this. (You two can endlessly quote, "Noooo, you're not angry at her. You're just pointing at her, 'Hey, I know you. I know you.'") Let's have the enthusiastic organizer, Minka of the synchronized swimming troupe the Olivia Darlings, give you the skinny:

Bring your mom to an Aquatic Arts Revival!
Rare historic screening of synchronized swimming: Esther Williams, Busby Berkeley, footage of the Modern Mermaids from the 1936 World's Fair! I didn't want to overwhelm you but we are also showing a music video we made for Y La Bamba last summer! Shot on 16mm... in the Redwoods, the Oregon Coast, and Puget Sound... synchronized swimming in the Puget Sound in gold lame is the best.

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12, 5-7 pm
Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy
$6 for kids and seniors/$8 for adults/$5 groups of 3
Proceeds benefit the aquatic arts revival

I bet you'll see some bits from this montage. Esther Williams was a gutsy broad.

* I might have spent an entire day of my recent vacation in a pool, choreographing and performing a synchronized swimming routine. There might have been 5 to 8 mimosas involved. Maybe.

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Take Your Mod Mom on a House Tour

Courtney Ferguson — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:14:58 -0700

I'm perpetually catching up on my TV stories, so it wasn't too long ago that I got my first lovestruck glimpse at Don and Megan's bitching pad in Season 5 of Mad Men. That shit is the bomb! If you're at all interested in mid-century doodads, decor, or architecture, you're in luck this weekend, my friend. You can take your mama. (She loves that stuff, right? It's kinda her era. I mean, your mama's so atomic, her first bikini was an A-bomb.) There's a nifty-sounding self-guided driving tour of a handful of mid-century houses in Northeast Portland on Sunday, complete with a post-tour reception at the 1958 "Home of Tomorrow." It'd be way more fun if you could bike it or walk it, but shrug, what ya going to do... modernism calls. Here's the deets from the Portland Mid-Century Modern League:

It’s a self-guided driving tour through some of our favorite mid-century neighborhoods, detailing homes, architects and builders of notoriety, and finishes with a catered reception at the 1958 Wedgwood “Home of Tomorrow,” designed by Blair and Fletcher!

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Price: $10 for map & reception, $5 for map only
Tours: Driving tours begin @ 2 or 4 pm. Tour takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
Purchase Tickets: 2-4:30 pm @ 1300 NE 117th (Home of Tomorrow)
Reception: Come back to the Home of Tomorrow at end of tour for a catered reception from 3-7 pm

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Win! Two Four-Night Passes to the Open Season Fashion Shows!

Marjorie Skinner — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:59:00 -0700

On Monday, the first in a four-evening series of Open Season fashion shows featuring some of the greatest designers in the city will kick off (I know, weekdays, but they're early shows, with doors at 6, show at 7-ish each night), and we're giving away a pair of passes good for each night of the shows! To win 'em, email me by 4 pm and I'll choose a winner at random. In the meantime you can find out more about the shows here, including lots of great photos by Ray Gordon. And hey, if you don't win? Tickets are just five bucks!

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Tonight in Music

Courtney Ferguson — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:14:25 -0700

White Eagle–The Reverb Brothers, 5:30 pm, free, all ages; Red Jacket Mine, Steelhead, Don of Division St., 9:30 pm, $8
Aladdin Theater–Richard Thompson, 8 pm, $35
Al's Den–Richmond Fontaine, 7 pm, free
Blue Monk–Rare Monk, Damn Divas, The World Radiant, 9 pm
Dante's–The Vandies, Kings & Vagabonds, 9 pm
Doug Fir–Kurt Vile & The Violators, The Fresh & Onlys, Steve Gunn, 9 pm, $15
Eagles Lodge–In the Cooky Jar: DJ Cooky Parker, 9 pm
Habesha–Old Light, Virgil Shaw, Sad Horse, 9 pm, $5
Holocene–Ecstasy: Kim Ann Foxman, Willie Burns, DJ Beyondadoubt, DJ Maxx Bass, 9 pm
The Know–Stovokor, Wartorn, Night Nurse, 8 pm
Langano Lounge–Havania Whaal, Tiny Knives, Smoke Rings, Magic Mouth, 9 pm, free
Mississippi Studios–Sun Angle, Nice Nice, Like a Villain, 8:30 pm, $6-8
Portland Spirit–KPSU Kruise: Onuinu, Grandparents, 10:30 pm, $10-15, all ages
Record Room–Night Mechanic, The Rarities, DJ Charles Austin, 8 pm, $5
Rotture–Live and Direct: Rev Shines, Slimkid3, DJ Nature, 9 pm, $5
Star Theater–Born Ruffians, Moon King, 9 pm, $11, all ages

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