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Framing: The Art of Jewelry

Where: Museum of Contemporary Craft, 724 NW Davis St., Portland
When: Through May 11th
Head on over to the Museum of Contemporary Craft to see their new show: Framing: the art of jewelry. Some outstanding artists are featured in this show, and it will give you a new perspective on human decoration.
ContemporaryCraft.org

Artists Among Us

Where: 147 NW 19th Ave.
When: May 9th, 10th, 11th
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has an impressive number of artists in its congregation. You can see their work and the work of many others at this year’s “Artists Among Us” Fine Art Exhibit and Sale.
trinity-episcopal.org

The Dancer

Where: Portland Art Museum, Portland
When: February 2nd – May 11th
There’s a new exhibit at the Portland Art Museum worth visiting -- titled: The Dancer. It explores the images of the dancer in the work of three artists, including Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec. This landmark exhibition is appearing exclusively at the museum through May 11th. It’s free for members, otherwise, there is an admission charge to the museum.
PortlandArtMuseum.org

Portland Opera: Aida

Latino Visions:

Where: Jacobs Gallery in the Hult Center, Eugene
When: Thorugh May 17th
You may remember our story on Cristina Acosta, who had a passion for painting the Madonna. Her work can been seen in a show now open in Eugene. “Latino Visions” features ten artists with Latin heritage, including Cristina and another art beat alum, Paulina Hermosillo.

Spin by John Frohnmayer

Where: Withycombe Hall, OSU, Covallis
When: May 8th - 17th
John Frohnmayer's “Spin” makes its debut at Oregon State University this week for a 6 night run. John told me his play pokes fun at both the right and the left. It also features David Ogden Stiers former of the MASH tv show. It’s May 8th through the 17th at the Withycombe Hall Theatre on 30th and Campus way in Corvallis.

“Half a Million Pots”

Where: LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Avenue, Corvallis
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If you’re in Corvallis, head over to the Benton Center to help celebrate “half a million pots.” You won’t really see that many ceramic pots, the title refers to the long history of the Linn Benton Community College’s ceramics program. It runs through May 20th. You’ll see ceramics of every kind of firings – reduction, raku, salt, soda, charcoal and more.

Sleeping Beauty

Where: NW Neighborhood Cultural Center on Everett St., Portland
When: Through May 25th
NW Childrens Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty..the classic tale of an enchanted sleep and kiss from the handsome prince that awakens her. Suitable for children ages 5 and up, it runs through May 25th at the NW Neighborhood Cultural Center on Everett St.
Nwcts.org

Betty LaDuke "Dreaming Cows"

Oregon Cabaret Theatre: Altar Boyz

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When: Through June 1st
Oregon Cabaret Theatre presents Altar Boyz…a very funny musical that combines the love of the Lord with a boys’ pop band. I saw the national tour last year and loved it. This local production is in Ashland…and runs through June 1st…it’s worth a look.
Oregoncabaret.com

Nokie Edwards:
Nokie Edwards Concert

Jeff Thompson:
Jeff Thompson Show

Where: High Desert Museum, Bend
When: April 16 – July 13th
Desert Visions is about to open at the High Desert Museum’s Collins Gallery. It runs April 16th through mid July.

Nokie Edwards:
Nokie Edwards Concert

Featured Artist: TJ Norris

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A Pacific Northwest-based artist whose studio practice has concentrated in the hybrid of media (photography, drawing, video, sculpture and collaborative installation). Since the late 1980's Norris has shown internationally. He is a practicing freelance writer and independent contemporary art curator.
TJNorris.net

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