http://www.examiner.com/portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:35:44 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-22591-Portland-Local-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Free-live-music-bonanza--Nov-2329--Mattress-The-Nightgowns-Asa-Ransom-Tony-Ozier-Fall-Brawl?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment Issue No. 12 : November 23 – 29, 2009 I'm thankful for mattress, nightgowns, brawls. Stuff like that. 23 Monday Portland Cello Project's Skip vonKuske hosts his weekly The Guest List at McMenamins Edgefield featuring soul singer Tahoe Jackson,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:40 GMT Chris Young - Portland Local Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22591-Portland-Local-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Free-live-music-bonanza--Nov-2329--Mattress-The-Nightgowns-Asa-Ransom-Tony-Ozier-Fall-Brawl?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-21401-Portland-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Twilight-Saga-New-Moon-takes-in-over-140-million-in-opening-weekend--sets-new-records?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment There is no doubt about it. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" is a box office success -- smashing records this weekend, earning an estimated $140.7 million and becoming the third-biggest three-day opening weekend ever for a movie. First, "The... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:57:31 GMT Sara Gundell - Portland Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21401-Portland-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d22-The-Twilight-Saga-New-Moon-takes-in-over-140-million-in-opening-weekend--sets-new-records?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-12842-Portland-Contemporary-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Revered-Painter-Janet-LouvauHolt?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment “You don’t have to give up just because you have a different number after your name,” said Janet Louvau-Holt, one of the many senior accomplished artists on The Geezer Gallery roster for shows in the near future.  Janet’s... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:20:12 GMT Rachael Lorenz - Portland Contemporary Art Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12842-Portland-Contemporary-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Revered-Painter-Janet-LouvauHolt?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22304-Portland-Horror-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Twlight-New-Moon-first-movie-filmed-in-Oregon-to-hit-number-one-at-box-office?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment The second installment of the Twilight series was released this week. Somewhere, somehow, there are undoubtedly people overjoyed by this fact. Oregonians will appreciate that parts of the film were shot right in here the state and New Moon was the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:32:33 GMT Karsten Peterson - Portland Horror Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22304-Portland-Horror-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Twlight-New-Moon-first-movie-filmed-in-Oregon-to-hit-number-one-at-box-office?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-3383-Portland-Rose-Garden-Examiner~y2009m11d19-So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment My earliest childhood memories are comprised of leotards, ballet slippers and my parents carting me to dance class.  I still remember that my first dance routine was to "Boogie Shoes" by KC & The Sunshine Band.  As a child, I... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:20:26 GMT Amy Carrier - Portland Rose Garden Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3383-Portland-Rose-Garden-Examiner~y2009m11d19-So-You-Think-You-Can-Dance-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5130-Portland-Vampire-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Feeding-Frenzy--The-Life-and-Death-of-Michael-Jackson?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment When I attended “This Is It” I had pretty low expectations. I figured it would be nothing more than another corporation taking advantage of one final opportunity to make money off of Michael Jackson’s immense talent. But as an appreciative... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:34:30 GMT Devon Downeysmith - Portland Vampire Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5130-Portland-Vampire-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Feeding-Frenzy--The-Life-and-Death-of-Michael-Jackson?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26456-Portland-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m11d18-The-Servant-of-Two-Masters-at-Clackamas-High?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment The Servant of Two Masters opens November 19th at Clackamas High School, under the direction of Susan Scovil. Written by the Italian playwright Carlo Goldoni, this is a comedy packed full of disguises, betrothals, and all the trials and tribulations... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:22:49 GMT Valah Steffen-Wittwer - Portland High School Theater Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26456-Portland-High-School-Theater-Examiner~y2009m11d18-The-Servant-of-Two-Masters-at-Clackamas-High?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Jennie-Shortridge-celebrates-release-of-new-novel?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment Bestselling author Jennie Shortridge is scheduled to appear at Annie Bloom's Books at 7:30 pm on Monday, November 23rd.  Jennie will read excerpts from and answer questions about her newest novel just released this month entitled When She... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:21:55 GMT Karen Gilb - Portland Writers Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9429-Portland-Writers-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Jennie-Shortridge-celebrates-release-of-new-novel?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22295-Portland-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Film-DVD-and-Bluray-reviews-with-2012-Pirate-Radio-Bruno-Up-and-more?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment This week in the theater ... John Cusack does a disaster, Philip Seymour Hoffman leads some rock and roll pirates, Splinterheads (don't call me a carny) are on full display and who wouldn't want to spend five minutes in heaven with Liam Neeson? This... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:53:56 GMT Jeff Bayer - Portland Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22295-Portland-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Film-DVD-and-Bluray-reviews-with-2012-Pirate-Radio-Bruno-Up-and-more?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-8084-Portland-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-pleasantly-vibrant-under-medicated-shades-of-Jennifer-Robin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment I refuse to disclose the age when I first experimented with drugs. Lots of drugs. Different drugs. Mind altering drugs. Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my! However, I will admit that I thought I was more creative than I actually was…back when... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:25:19 GMT Cat Coats - Portland Art Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8084-Portland-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d10-The-pleasantly-vibrant-under-medicated-shades-of-Jennifer-Robin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22486-Portland-Music-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d9-The-mighty-roar-of-the-dinosaur?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment When Dinosaur Jr. took to the stage at the Wonder Ballroom last Saturday, the three band members were outnumbered by amplifiers. J Mascis, Murph, and Lou Barlow shared their set with five full Marshall stacks. To use a friend's definition of... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:03:06 GMT Kimberly Viernes - Portland Music Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22486-Portland-Music-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d9-The-mighty-roar-of-the-dinosaur?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-23889-Portland-Indie-Film-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Varietys-Peter-Bart-Comments-on-Independent-Film?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:35:27 GMT Gregory Kastigar - Portland Indie Film Industry Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23889-Portland-Indie-Film-Industry-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Varietys-Peter-Bart-Comments-on-Independent-Film?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-24906-Portland-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d7-This-Is-It?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment This Is It is well-edited archival footage of what was to be the first concert series by the King of Pop since 1997. It wasn't going to be new, innovative or fresh; it was mostly the old hits redone with a bigger budget and more special effects.... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:38:40 GMT David Lessem - Portland Music Scene Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24906-Portland-Music-Scene-Examiner~y2009m11d7-This-Is-It?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19139-Portland-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Portland-Cartoonist-Erika-Moen-Talks-About-DAR?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment TFAW.com recently had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Erika Moen, a local Portland cartoonist who recently self-published DAR: A Super Girly Top Secret Comic Diary Volume 1, a collection of her web comic, DAR. Packed full of the details... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:37:35 GMT Elisabeth Forsythe - Portland Comic Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19139-Portland-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Portland-Cartoonist-Erika-Moen-Talks-About-DAR?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-16045-Portland-Writing-Examiner~y2009m11d3-VOX-A-spokenword-chorus-celebrates-American-poetry-November-13-15-20--22-in-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment When professional actors perform poetry, it brings an exciting element to the words that can make us see the poems in a whole new light. Add choral and dramatic staging, and the audience could fall in love with works that had seemed tired or even... Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:57:01 GMT Karen Braucher Tobin - Portland Writing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16045-Portland-Writing-Examiner~y2009m11d3-VOX-A-spokenword-chorus-celebrates-American-poetry-November-13-15-20--22-in-Portland?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-17668-Portland-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Men-In-Black-III-scores-a-writer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment Tropic Thunder scribe, Etan Cohen, has been tapped to pen a third installment to the Men In Black series for Columbia Pictures, according to Variety. There's no word on whether or not Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith will be reprising their roles as... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:43:11 GMT Bryen Harris - Portland Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17668-Portland-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Men-In-Black-III-scores-a-writer?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19561-Portland-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Better-seasons-than-Autumn?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment     Fall in Portland. It has many things. Rain, occasional wind, colors, a bit of a chill- and near the end of October, several costumed individuals running about. If it's glorious costumery you like, you should have found yourself in at the... Sat, 31 Oct 2009 05:53:06 GMT Chelsea Gaya - Portland Indie Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19561-Portland-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Better-seasons-than-Autumn?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22061-Portland-Geek-Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d25-I-Fight-Dragons?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment I was recently transported 20 years into the past.  I wandered into a bar a 26 year old, slightly maladjusted man and found myself 6 years old listening to the midi melodies of my past laced with pop-punk anthems, painted with the bright, 8-bit... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:30:24 GMT Mikey Neilson - Portland Geek Culture Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22061-Portland-Geek-Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d25-I-Fight-Dragons?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15324-Portland-Fine-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Vagabond-Operas-2nd-Annual-Halloween-Bash-The-Baba-Yaga-Ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment Did you hear the one about how Portlanders get lucky?  It’s funny because it’s true.  Not only is Halloween on a Saturday this year, but Vagabond Opera has brought you an event as unique as the best costume in the room.  Held... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:22:08 GMT Dan Gay - Portland Fine Arts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15324-Portland-Fine-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Vagabond-Operas-2nd-Annual-Halloween-Bash-The-Baba-Yaga-Ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-2203-Portland-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d19-PORTLAND-HALLOWEEN-HAUNTS--EVENTS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment  Haunted houses, graveyards, hospitals, parties, manors and more for kids of all ages! Fright Town – Underneath Memorial Coliseum (Rose Quarter), Portland “A city block of shock!” May not be appropriate for very young kids. Oct... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:13:27 GMT Michele Coppola - Portland Pop Culture Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2203-Portland-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m10d19-PORTLAND-HALLOWEEN-HAUNTS--EVENTS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Portland-Arts_and_Entertainment