Events for the week of May 5, 2013

Monday, May 6

Performing Arts | OPB Partnership

The Moth StorySLAM, May

WHERE: The Secret Society, Portland
WHEN: May 6, 2013

The Moth StorySLAM is now in Portland! Each month storytellers have an opportunity to tell their true tales, based on a chosen theme. Read More »

Tuesday, May 7

Speakers & Lectures | OPB Partnership

The Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum: Erik Larson

WHERE: First Congregational Church of Christ, Portland
WHEN: May 7, 2013

The Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum bring together the nation's top scholars and writers for thought-provoking evenings of history. Read More »

Books

Oregon Book Awards Tour: Klamath Falls

WHERE: Klamath Falls county Library, Klamath Falls
WHEN: May 7-9, 2013

The Oregon Book Awards Author Tour brings writers to Klamath Falls for author talks and free writing workshops. Read More »

Friday, May 10

Arts | Music

Art Benefit Featuring Guitarist Andreas Ehrlich

WHERE: The Piano Fort, Portland
WHEN: May 10, 2013, 7-10 p.m.

Tree of Life and X-Fest NW host an evening of fine art and classical 8-string guitar. Read More »

Saturday, May 11

Speakers & Lectures | OPB Partnership

World Affairs Council International Speaker Series: His Holiness the Dalai Lama, "Inspiration for the Global Environment"

WHERE: Memorial Coliseum, Portland
WHEN: May 11, 2013

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet has long been a central figure in global initiatives to promote peace, compassion and environmental stewardship. In this talk, His Holiness will explore the powerful links between the spiritual dimension and responsible global policy-making. Read More »

NW Life | ArtBeat Calendar

OPB Annual Open House

WHERE: Oregon Public Broadcasting, Portland
WHEN: May 11, 2013

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) will open its doors to the community on Saturday, May 11th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for its annual Open House celebration. The day’s festivities will include refreshments, OPB personalities, prizes and more. Read More »

Food

The Luna Foundation's WhiskeyFest NW

WHERE: Portland
WHEN: May 11, 2013

The Luna Foundation presents the first annual WhiskeyFest NW, a celebration of whiskey and the culture that surrounds it. The fundraiser for CASA will feature local and national distilleries, food, cigars, and music. Read More »

Ongoing Events

Visual Arts | ArtBeat Calendar

Portland Art Museum: Carrie Mae Weems

WHERE: Portland Art Museum, Portland
WHEN: Runs through May 19, 2013

Born and raised in Portland, Ore., Carrie Mae Weems is internationally recognized for her powerful photography-based art that investigates issues of race, gender, and societal class. more »

Theater | ArtBeat Calendar

August Wilson's Two Trains Running

WHERE: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
WHEN: February 16-July 7, 2013

Oregon Shakespeare Festival presents play by acclaimed Northwest playwright August Wilson. more »

Theater | ArtBeat Calendar

King Lear at Oregon Shakespeare Festival

WHERE: Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland
WHEN: February 21-November 3, 2013

Oregon Shakespeare Festival puts a modern spin on King Lear and stages the towering tale in its most intimate space, the New Theatre. more »

Arts | Visual Arts | ArtBeat Calendar

Museum of Contemporary Craft: Exhibition on Bowls

WHERE: Museum of Contemporary Craft, Portland
WHEN: March 7 through September 21, 2013

The Museum of Contemporary Craft focuses attention on the most commonplace of objects, asking us to consider the ubiquitous bowl in new ways. more »

Visual Arts | ArtBeat Calendar

Maryhill Museum: Kenneth Standhardt

WHERE: Maryhill Museum, Goldendale
WHEN: March 15-November 15, 2013

Maryhill Museum showcases the work of Eugene Artist Ken Standhardt,who makes ceramic vessels look like woven baskets. more »

Arts | Visual Arts | ArtBeat Calendar

Mark Woolley Gallery: Amy Ruppel & Wesley Younie

WHERE: Mark Woolley Gallery, Portland
WHEN: March 16 - May 12, 2013

See new and selected works from two Portland artists who both draw inspiration from the natural world. more »

Arts | ArtBeat Calendar

PICA: New Arrangments

WHERE: PICA, Portland
WHEN: March 16th - May 11th, 2013

The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art's latest exhibit combines the work of two renowned sculptors, Brooklyn's Ned Colclough and Portland's Michihiro Kosuge. more »

Arts | Visual Arts

Participatory Public Mosaic Project at Marquam Nature Park

WHERE: Marquam Nature Park, Portland
WHEN: April 6- September 28

The public is invited to create ceramic and mosaic art and poetry based on the native flora and fauna of Marquam Nature Park, at ten locations in Southwest Portland from February through August. more »

Arts

Willamette Hertiage Center Special Exhibition

WHERE: Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill, Salem
WHEN: April 12, 2013

The Willamette Hertiage Center presents the special exhibition "We Were Here First… And We're Here to Stay! Assimilation, Termination and Restoration of the Grand Ronde Tribe." more »

Arts

Portland Museum of Modern Art: Uncontrollable Urge

WHERE: Portland Museum of Modern Art, Portland, OR
WHEN: May 4th - June 14th

Portland Museum of Modern Art presents: Uncontrollable Urge, A YETI Magazine retrospective more »

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