Arts & Culture
On the outskirts of North Portland, the Headwaters Theatre stands tucked against a stretch of rail yard on the edge of the Piedmont District. Here, the theater’s founder, Mizu Desierto, often plays host to contemporary art and dance originating locally and abroad.
On Monday, May 11, 1970, Portland State students had been on strike for nearly a week. The campus had been closed since the previous Thursday, and the mayor, the commissioner of parks, Gov. Tom McCall and the citizenry were running out of patience.
For a man regularly referred to as “The Angry Filmmaker,” Kelley Baker is surprisingly mild and friendly.
Baker will offer filmmaking advice and sign copies of his newest book, Survival Guide Part Two: Sound Conversations with (un)Sound People, at the Northwest Film Center tomorrow evening.
The Portland Art Museum presents the work of mid-20th century artist Joseph Beuys, whose installation props express his appreciation of nature and Germany’s ancient past and traditions. It will be on view through Sunday, May 27, so it’s not too late to check it out.
From the architectural marvels like the Great Sphinx and the pyramids to the ancient tomb of the child-king Tutankhamen, ancient Egypt has long captured the world’s imagination.
Kanaan Kanaan, a Portland State Middle East Studies student adviser, was named after the Canaanites, who were among the earliest inhabitants of the ancient Middle East and, therefore, among the earliest influences on the Arabic language. In the wake of 9/11, Kanaan has used Arabic to communicate positive elements of Islamic culture.
“For me, it’s about making intelligent consensus and understanding one another’s viewpoints,” pianist Anirunn “Andy” Sharma said of his musical partnership with clarinetist Janet Coleman. “Unlike a concerto, where there are more people playing, this is a chamber piece—you can hear the clarinet and the piano individually.”
As far as metal bands go, not many are known for being as melodically diverse yet as indie cred-soaked as Torche.
Going out for drinks can empty your wallet pretty fast. Why not save your cash and invite the whole crew over for some delicious homemade cocktails? Nectar mimosas and sweet sunset martinis taste like pure sunshine in a glass and can really get your party started.
The dancers, the drums, the food and the people—the annual Naimuma Powwow has all the ingredients for a good time.
It will open at the Stott Center with the first grand entry May 5 at 1 p.m., followed by the second at 7 p.m. The third grand entry will take place May 6 at 1 p.m.