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Already First Thursday? Yep. We'll have more thorough listings tomorrow, but this one obviously caught the eye. Get ready for the movie at Floating World tomorrow night. Are you on the Twitter? Follow @FirstThursday or the #firstthursday hashtag to see what people are posting about it.

From Floating World:
THE ARTWORK OF BRYAN LEE O'MALLEY'S SCOTT PILGRIM
Oni Press, Bryan Lee O'Malley will not be in attendance
Exhibit of original artwork from SCOTT PILGRIM
Thursday, August 5th, 6-10pm
Floating World Comics, 20 NW 5th Ave #101

Six years, five volumes, and 1,000 pages.  Now the long anticipated finale to Bryan Lee O'Malley's hit Oni Press graphic novel series has finally arrived.

To commemorate the conclusion of this comic book masterpiece and the forthcoming film we are proud to present a gallery show of Bryan Lee O'Malley's original artwork from the series.  This is a rare opportunity for fans to see his penciled art before it is treated with tones and other digital finishes.  We will also have the finished pages on display for a side by side comparison.

BIO INFORMATION:
Scott Pilgrim's life is awesome. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, between jobs, and Read the rest of this entry »

From our partners at Crystal Ballroom:

The Watson Twins
Ferraby Lionheart
Crystal Ballroom – Lola's Room
thewatsontwins.com

Thursday, August 5
9 p.m. doors, 10 p.m. show |
$12 advance, $12 day of show |
21 and over
Buy Tickets

About The Watson Twins
“The Watsons consult vintage Southern styles for inspiration, incorporating touches of country and plenty of hot-blooded soul.” ~SPIN

Following on the critical success of Rabbit Fur Coat, their 2006 collaboration with Jenny Lewis, Southern Manners (2006 self-released EP) and Fire Songs, their 2008 Vanguard Records full-length debut, The Watson Twins return with Talking To You, Talking To Me (February 9th/Vanguard) their most groove-heavy and ambitious album to date. The 12 songs on TTY, TTM, produced by Russell Pollard and J. Soda of Everest, display a new sonic direction previously only hinted at in past efforts. Yes, the folk, country and Americana roots of Leigh and Chandra Watson remain, but the duo also explores and reveals their long-held love of R&B, Bossa Nova, indie pop and most prominently, classic soul. “We wanted your body to move with every song,” says Leigh.

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Pipeline has partnered with NW Film Center to give away tickets to many of their screenings including a pair to Thursday night's Rooftop Cinema. To Win: Comment on this post why you'd like to attend. Winner will be drawn Thursday (August 5) at 3PM.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every month to our Portland Facebook Group for many of the top events & venues in PDX. Join it if you like free stuff. Not on Facebook? Join our email list and win there.

From our partners at NW Film Center:

Thu, Aug 5, 2010 at 8 PM

"Don't let the title fool you." In this coming-of-age summer camp film full of wisdom for the ages, two 15-year-old girls from different sides of the tracks (Kristy McNichol and Tatum O'Neal) compete to see who will be the first to lose her virginity. Matt Dillon is conveniently on hand to help out. ( 96 min )

With support from Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette.

BAND: KELLI SCHAEFER

Rooftop Cinema, an annual outdoor summer event that Read the rest of this entry »