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Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to see Doo Doo Funk All-Stars with Ben Darwish’s Commotion at The Goodfoot in Portland on Saturday, December 3. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, December 2.

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From our sponsors at The Goodfoot:
Doo Doo Funk All Stars w/ Ben Darwish’s Commotion
Saturday, December 3
9 p.m. | $8 | 21+

The Goodfoot
2845 SE Stark Street
More Info: thegoodfoot.com

This is going to be a huge show & will likely sell out. No Advanced ticket sales – arrive early!

Spawning from countless musical backgrounds and coming together for a common cause, The Doo Doo Funk All-Stars are breathing new life into the music scene throughout the globe. The collaborative core group consists of Dookie Green (Tony Ozier) as the frontman on keys, vocals and instrumentation.

Band members include Tyrone Hendrix and Dennis Dove on drums, Errick Lewis on bass, Steveland Swatkins on keys and talkbox, with vocals from Etta Ward, Nafisaria Scroggins, and Michael Whitmore. Collectively, the All-Stars have shared the stage and worked with the top funk/soul/r&b/hip-hop acts, including Erykah Badu, The Wu-Tang Clan, India Arie, Bernie Worrell, Average White Band, Al Green, and The Foreign Exchange. Read the rest of this entry »

Portland’s monthly First Thursday event is tomorrow night! The weather looks pretty nice for this time of year, so thousands will surely be out there enjoying the festivities. There are over 50 (probably 100) galleries having openings this month, with most openings taking place in the Pearl district and Old Town/China Town.

We have a very large list below thanks to Sequential Art Gallery (328 NW Broadway). They compile an email called the “[h]IT LIST” of events every month. You can join it by emailing them @ sequentialart @ gmail dot com. We have reproduced much of it below with permission.

Are you on the Twitter? Follow @FirstThursday or the #firstthursday hashtag to see what people are posting about it. You can also follow Sequential art on twitter: @sequentialart

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Related Portland Events & Info From Pipeline:

• Portland Holiday Gift: Limited Edition Portraits By Chris Haberman Of You & Your Loved Ones
• December 1-4: Portland Holiday Ale Festival In Pioneer Square | 17,000+ Attendees
  
• Downtown: Looptworks First Thursday Sample Sale | 70% Off Limited Edition Upcycled Gear & Clothing
• December 1: The Art of Musical Maintenance First Thursday Show @ The Goodfoot | FREE, 50+ Artists
• December 1: Art of Flight Screening @ East Burn | FREE, Prizes, $5 Redbull Cocktails
• December 1: Urban Scapes by Lena Schmidt @ Victory Gallery | FREE, All Ages, Music, Art
• December 1: Hot Inch Action Local Portland Artist Holiday Button Show | Free Admission
• December 1-2: Portland First Thursday & Friday Urban Art Network Holiday Art Walk & Sale | FREE, Local Art, Jewelry, Ceramics

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MANY Portland First Thursday Art Events

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From our sponsors at Helium:
Nick Thune @ Helium Comedy Club Portland
SE Ninth & Hawthorne
Wednesday, November 30 @ 8 p.m.
21+ | $15-$20
For tickets and more information, please visit www.heliumcomedy.com/portland or call 888-64-FUNNY.

Nick Thune, comedian / actor, hails from the Great Northwest (Seattle), where he spent his early years growing up.  Nick’s absurdest view and deadpan wit combined with the soothing lull of his guitar, have distinguished his unique style of comedy.  He has appeared on the Tonight Show 8 times, and on each occasion, he won.  Nick has also appeared on Conan, The Late Show w/ Jimmy Fallon and has his own Comedy Central Special.  Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to attend Portland’s Iron Bartender competition on Saturday, December 3 at Radio Room. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, December 2.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join ouremail list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at The Giving Tree:
The Giving Tree presents Iron Bartender
Saturday, December 3
7 p.m. doors | 9:30 p.m. competition
Minimum $10 donation to the Giving Tree
Donate at www.wweek.com/giveguide
More Info: ironbartenderpdx.com/

Radio Room
1101 NE Alberta Street

Portland’s Original Iron Bartender is back for its 4th year, and 2011 is shaping up to be the fiercest competition yet. This is not your mother’s fundraiser; this is a raucous, prize-filled, boozy event that will guarantee your need for cab fare at the end of it. The night’s festivities benefit The Giving Tree, a local non-profit that helps build communities in low-income housing.

On December 3rd at the Radio Room, three Portland bartenders will go head to head (to head) during three 5-minute rounds, mixing original cocktails using a different secret ingredient every round. The drinks will be judged by Portland notables, and the winner shall be crowned Iron Bartender. Who will win the title and the people’s ovation and fame forever? Limber up your liver and make your way over to the Radio Room on December 3rd to find out!

Your donation of $10+ gets you: Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away two tickets to attend the StarChefs.com Rising Star Review on Monday, December 5 at The Nines in Portland. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winners will be drawn and emailed Friday, December 2.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join ouremail list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at StarChefs.com:
Starchefs.com Rising Stars Revue
Monday, December 5
7-10 p.m. | $85 | 21+
Purchase Tickets at www.starchefs.com/cook/chefs/2011-portland-rising-stars

The Nines
525 SW Morrison Street

StarChefs.com™, the award-winning online magazine for culinary insiders, is thrilled to announce its Portland Rising Stars winners for 2011. The winning chefs will be showcased at the StarChefs.com Rising Stars Revue on Monday, December 5, 2011, from 7pm to 10pm at The Nines Hotel.

Hosted by Chef Matt Christianson of Urban Farmer, the walk-around tasting gala gives diners the opportunity to sample dishes from StarChefs.com’s Portland tastings, with beverage pairings by the winning sommeliers and mixologists, in one location, for one night only. This is the first year StarChefs.com has held a Rising Star Revue in Portland.

The Rising Stars awards recognize up-and-coming chefs, pastry chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away two pairs of general admission tickets to attend the PDX Strippies on Monday, December 5 at Bossanova Ballroom in Portland. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winners will be drawn and emailed Friday, December 2.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join ouremail list if you like free stuff

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Related Portland Events & Info:

• Pictures (NSFW): Portland Strip Club Industry Awards – “PDX Strippies” | NSFW
• Every Tuesday: Naughty Bingo @ Tanker Bar | FREE, Hosted By Rocket, Dirty Prizes
• Pictures & Interview (NSFW-ish): Worth Watching: Rocket, Belle of the Monkey Bars

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From our sponsors at Bossanova Ballroom:
Second Annual PDX Strippies: Strip Club Industry Awards
Monday, December 5
9 p.m. | 21 and over
$8 General Admission | $30 VIP
Purchase Tickets from Ticket Biscuit

Bossanova Ballroom
722 E. Burnside Street
More Info: www.bossanovaballroom.com

This contest honors all of the amazing talent that exists in the realm of the Rose City’s famous adult entertainment industry.

This contest is open only to eligible exotic dancers. Eligible dancers must be residents of the Portland, Oregon area and dance regularly at clubs in Portland, Oregon. Winners from last year’s show are eligible to win again this year.

Please note that our voting categories have changed from last year. This year’s categories are: Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away tickets for you and four friends to attend ANDAZ on Saturday, December 3 at Rotture in Portland. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, December 2.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join ouremail list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsor The Incredible Kid:
ANDAZ w/ DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid
Saturday, December 3
9 p.m. | $7 ($3 Before 10 p.m.) | 21+

Rotture
315 SE Third Avenue

This will be a night of hardcore Panjabi and UK Bhangra dancefloor
Molotovs, Bollywood/Tollywood/Kollywood percussion riots, and the
latest urban Asian flavors from all corners of the desi diaspora.

ANDAZ is such a Portland institution it is mentioned in the travel guides Best Places Portland 8th Edition and the Moon Handbook Portland; fitting recognition for a monthly dance party now in its tenth year.

Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to see The Wizard of Oz Aerial Arts & Burlesque performance at Bossanova Ballroom in Portland. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, December 2.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join ouremail list if you like free stuff

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From our sponsors at Bossanova Ballroom:
The Wizard of Oz Aerial Arts & Burlesque
Friday, December 2
8:30 p.m. doors | 9:30 p.m. show
$13 advance | $16 door
21 and over
Purchase Tickets from The Stranger

Bossanova Ballroom
722 East Burnside
More info: www.bossanovaballroom.com

The story of The Wizard of OZ has inspired many people for generations. On December
2nd, AMP Theater presents a Holiday Edition production based off of this story. Wizard of OZ Aerial Arts and Burlesque is a collaboration of many different performers and musicians throughout the Portland area lead by Artistic Director Harper Chang.

This is a production of beauty, strength, and grace following the storyline of the 1939 movie. The live band consists of Jason Reichert on guitar, Anthony Bittner on bass, Kirch Hertel on drums, Carmen Everingham on cello, and Michael McGuire on saxophone. They will not only cover, but sketch the kaleidoscope-ing sound-scapes of Pink Floyd’s album, The Dark Side of the Moon, with a viciously blissful interpretation as they accompany the performers in a journey through the Land of OZ. Read the rest of this entry »

From our sponsors at New Connexion:

Mini Healing Fair
Tuesday, November 29
7-9 p.m. | $10 | All Ages
@ New Renaissance Bookstore, 1338 NW 23rd Avenue
newconnexion.net

Feel your best for the holidays — try mini sessions of energy work and intuitive readings at New Connexion’s mini healing fair. Plus, enjoy a buffet of yummy healthy treats.

Experience the following pump-up-your-energy mini sessions: The Reconnection • Medical and general intuitive readings • Relaxing massages • Reiki. Amp up your energy for the holiday season!

Sign up for the New Connexion eMinder today, and get free emails with more inspiring workshops and classes –> newconnexion.net/calendar/

Photo By Squid Vicious

The 2011 Santacon in North Portland, otherwise known as the NoPdx Anticon, takes place this Saturday. As always, the starting point will be the Paul Bunyan statue. You can also see pictures and video from previous years below.

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Related Portland Holiday Events & Info:

• All December: Portland Holiday Events: Christmas, Festivals, Local Markets
• Pictures: 2008 Portland Santacon Pictures
• Video: Portland Santacon 2010

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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2011 North Portland Santacon Info, Rules, & More:  Read the rest of this entry »