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I spent eight or more hours on Thursday amongst the comedy action. I brushed up against Janeane Garofalo (unintentionally, I promise), saw a comedian battle a heckler and storm out of the venue, and took these pictures. It was fantastic.

Just received this message from co-creator Andy Wood about today's/tonight's schedule.

Don't miss Home Movies tonight at Bagdad!

The Bridgetown Comedy Festival is pleased to bring together Home Movies creators and stars Brendon Small, Loren Bouchard, Melissa Galsky and Ron Lynch at Bagdad Theater at 7pm for a celebration of the 10th anniversary of the debut of the groundbreaking show, which was the first program aired on the cult hit Adult Swim block of programming on the Cartoon Network.  The show is only $15 and is all-ages, so if you've got kids cool enough to know what a great show Home Movies was, bring 'em along!

Also, The Sound of Young America Live! is happening at 4:30 today at the Bagdad, with guests Reggie Watts, Blitzen Trapper, Mirah, the 3rd Floor, Nick Kroll and Brian Michael Bendis!  That's all-ages as well, and only $10! Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by Christine Taylor

SATURDAY night at Portland's new Sandbox studios; photography, food, and artists.

Tomorrow night a grand event is kicking off the introduction of a new photo studio called Sandbox. In conjunction with Photo Lucinda, and Slideluck Potshow, the community is invited to participate in a large potluck and multi-media presentation of both local and national work by fantastic photographers and artists.

This event is a great example of how Portland is becoming known for its creative talent. Sandbox has two other studios, one in New York and another in San Francisco. The Portland location is a whopping 13,000 square feet and it opened for business, with its first client, just this week.

NYC-based Slideluck Potshow is an arts non-profit, Read the rest of this entry »

I was at last month's Massive party. There were acrobats, break dancers, an emceed fashion show, raffles, and kinds of other stuff going on…Oh, and a lot of ridiculously good looking people. This time he has a “Blazer celebrity.” The Blazers are in Houston, so I'm not sure who it could be. Perhaps Blaze? Also, free entry before 10 for saying PDX PIPELINE at the door.

In addition to producing great parties, Leigh also sends out weekly email that forms the base of our weekly listings. Read it here: 75+ Portland Weekend Events: Music, Art, Film | April 23-26

Massive 6: Crème de la Creme. April 25th. 9pm. Crown Room. $3. 21+

April 25th 2009. 9pm. $3. 21+ – The Crown Room (205 NW 4th Ave)

Caps N Jones DJ/Producer extraordinaire Pandemonium Jones will be rocking the sixth installment of the monthly benefit party 'Massive' on April 25th at The Crown Room. Pandemonium Jones has been to Portland before to light up the crowd at local parties Hot Mess and BangARang and is currently touring the West Coast to promote the release of his latest mixtape and 12″ remix.

Mr. Jones will be joined by DJ's Dr. Adam and Demetre Baca, who both returned to Portland recently after their own respective short run tours to the Southwest states.

Massive 6 will once again feature a fashion show, hosted by local larger than life personality Ronin Roc, highlighting more than 10 local boutiques and designers (video of previous fashion show below), including Vibration Clothing, Monster Vintage, Dapper Cap, Cumberbun, Capital, Lux Jewerly, Angie Sarac Accessories, R.A.W., Lizard Lounge, Selles Lingerie and more!

The fashion show kicks off with a dance performance by local all-female Brazilian drum and dance group Samba Gato (who are all members of the Lions of Batacuda) and who have guaranteed to "dazzle the crowd with their hips, jewels and feathers." … Yes, that's quote.

Benefits from the show and raffle will be Read the rest of this entry »

(For more playoff coverage: 2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers )

Posted by Andy Popp

Game 3: The Road Test

Tonight we've got pivotal game 3 and there's no shortage of intriguing subplots:

• How will Ron Artest and Shane Battier rebound from Brandon Roy's Tuesday night clinic?
• The majority of the Blazers are playing their first road playoff game. Guys not named LaMarcus Aldridge and Brandon Roy MUST step up offensively if the the Blazers are going to win tonight. Can they right the ship in a hostile environment?
• Yao Ming. The Blazer front court shut Yao down Tuesday night. Can they do it again in Yao's building? Unfortunately, this hinges on the refs and how they interpret David Stern's script.
• The Loss of Dikembe Mutombo. Will Greg Oden be able to capitalize on his size advantage down low? A double-double from Oden goes a long way towards a Blazer win.
• Is tonight the night Aaron Brooks comes back down to earth? I think so.

In game 2, Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge combined for 69 points. Expect the Rockets to adjust defensively to make sure this doesn't happen again. Read the rest of this entry »

Portland Trail Blazers Screen
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Portland Oregon
April 24, 2009
Photo by @funk79*

You can watch the Trail Blazers playoff game against Houston tonight in Pioneer Square. It's a free screening and on the T-MOB's tab. From KWG:

T-Mobile is sponsoring a huge viewing party for the Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Houston Rockets Friday night.

The ESPN feed of the game will be broadcast live in Pioneer Courthouse Square, starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday. But the party actually starts at 5 p.m. and will continue through 10 p.m. More info

That's pretty awesome. Bravo Portland. Let's get our home court advantage back tonight!

• Pipeline playoff coverage: 2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers.
• 75+ Portland Weekend Events: Music, Art, Film | April 23-26 Read the rest of this entry »

Leigh just sent out his weekly email of Portland weekend events. It is reproduced below. You can receive the email as well by writing Leigh at twocliche@gmail.com.

There are many listings so we have put events in red that we think will be good, well attended, or should be interesting.

Also, we give out free tickets every Thursday on our Facebook Group. So Join it if you like free stuff. This week we have tickets for Mos Def, Scott Weiland, Questlove, and many more. Free Portland tickets list here.

From Leigh Feldman:
Things I am currently jocking….

1) Innovative shows… Buraka Som Sistema, the Stones Throw Showcase, Hollywood Holt, Illa J & Automaton, Massive 6: Crème de la Crème, Mercury Fashion Forecast Show, Wonderland Circus, Bridgetown Comedy Festival … all of these are bringing something to the table that is a big bang for your buck!

2) Free ish… Come to Massive at the Crown Room on Saturday before 10pm and say ‘LifeisaParty' and get in for free! We have a whole lot planned besides a fashion show/dance party.

3) Bike porn… The Bike Porn Tour is looking for submissions. Check the link. It's probably not what you think. Then again I have no idea what you are thinking when you hear the words ‘Bike Porn.' http://bikeporntour.blogspot.com/2009/03/submit-to-sexiest-bike-show-in-world.html

4) This mixtape from the jiggiest of jiggy Portland MC's, Illa J… http://tinyurl.com/d8kuko.

Life is a party, everyone is just waiting to be invited.
See you all out and about! Leigh Feldman

Sunday, April 26

• Mercury Fashion Show ‘Forcast' @ Armory (fifth annual Mercury fashion show highlighting local designers)
• Nightclubbing w/ Thomas Fehlmann @ Holocene (ambient, disco, electro dance … this is a chance to see a legend in dance music)
• Bridgetown Comedy Festival @ Bagdad, Mt. Tabor Theater and Hawthorne Theater (tons o' comics)
• Progression Jazz Jam w/ Ben Darwish @ Someday Lounge (jazz)
• Sinferno Cabaret @ Dante's (with the recession I think there has been an increase of dancers during amateur hour)
• Freak Mountain Ramblers @ LaurelThirst (bluegrass)
• DJ Nealie Neal @ Moloko (funk and soul gems)
• From Pipeline–Portland Theater Review: Grease at Keller Auditorium
• Dub & Doom @ Tube (if you haven't been to this night you are missing out on some solid music)
• Saqra's 20th Annual Dance Showcase Festival @ Washington Co. Fair Complex (belly dancing!)
• Skate Like A Girl Open Skate @ The Department (girls skate session)
• Last Sunday Poetry Slam @ Hawthorne Theater (poetry and spoken word)

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Posted by Teresa Huarte

I was lucky enough last December to witness the fruits of Northwest Documentary's 10-Week Documentary Workshop at the Mission Theater.  I was dazzled by the talent, creativity, and professionalism of the films. It was more than worth the price of the ticket to be able to take in such diverse stories, while eating a falafel and drinking a PBR.  Some memorable stories from the last session include: what it's like to be Apocalipstick of the Rose City Rollers; the story behind Victor, the famous accordion player from the Rheinlander German Restaurant; and the game of Goalball, a competitive sport for the blind.

After signing up for NW Documentary's 10-week course, first time film makers in the can create some amazing films.  But it's not all beginners luck, of course. Much credit is due to the talented plot guidance, interview coaching, and patient technical editing help provided by director Ian McClusky and associate director Julie Gliniany.  The Mission Theater graciously hosts the event and opens their stage to an intimate Q & A after the premieres, where you can learn all of the trials and tribulations of what it's like to make a documentary film.

Press Release after the break… Read the rest of this entry »

(For more playoff coverage: 2009 NBA Playoff Coverage: Portland Trail Blazers )

Posted by Andy Popp

The Blazers Just Might Be Who We Thought They Were.

The Blazers couldn't afford to lose last night, going back to Houston down 0-2 was not an option. Brandon Roy knew it, and decided early that he'd carry the Blazers to victory. He sliced and diced through two of the NBA's premier back court defenders–Ron Artest and Shane Battier–for 42 points, 7 assists and 0 turnovers.

Roy shot over 50% from the field (15 – 27) and hit 10 of 12 free throws. Roy also found the help he so desperately needed in game one from a likely candidate, LaMarcus Aldrige. Even though Luis Scola still gave Alrdige problems, often forcing him to receive the ball clear out at the three point line. Aldridge emerged from obscurity, putting up 27 points, 12 rebounds and 3 blocks.

The duo of Aldridge and Roy combined for a blistering 69 points in last night's win. A mark that won't be easy for Roy and Aldridge to replicate in the upcoming games. They're going to need more help from the supporting cast. Luckily the rest of the Blazers showed signs of life, most notably Rudy Fernandez, who hit a big three in the 4th quarter and ended the game with 11 points.

Defensively, the Blazers woke up. In an effort spearheaded by Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by Nathalie Weinstein

Update: Photos & Review: Wonderland Circus @ Bossanova | May 1, 2

This is a very cool exhibit and we are giving tickets to for it tomorrow. We give out free tickets every Thursday on our Portland Facebook Group. So, join it if you like free stuff. We give out festival tickets, concert tickets, and more. Last week, we had tickets for Wonder Ballroom, NW Film Center, Slabtown, Dante's, Roseland, etc…

From World Forestry Center
In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits On View at World Forestry Center Discovery Museum April 25 – June 21

"In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits," an exhibition consisting of 56 striking color and black-and-white photographs, will open at the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum on April 25 and remain on view through June 21, 2009. The exhibition has never before been shown in the Pacific Northwest.  Created by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and National Geographic, the exhibition is organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES).

The exhibition highlights the work of some of National Geographic's most celebrated photographers. National Geographic photographers have taken more pictures of people than of any other subject, indicating "a photographer's desire to connect with people—to capture something consequential about another person," wrote National Geographic magazine associate editor Chris Johns.  Read the rest of this entry »