Events Calendar

FESTIVALS & ATTRACTIONS

Audubon Society of Portland Presents; Wild Arts Festival - Audubon Society of Portland
This celebration of nature in art and books—which has become a Portland tradition- continues for its 28th year run. More than 100 artists and authors will present at the show; among the artists will be such regionally and nationally known names as Sue Allen, Amanda Houston, Larry Olson, Otter Bear Studios, and Robert Schlegel.
Authors (who will be signing books either Saturday or Sunday), Ursula Le Guin, Jane Kirkpatrick, William Sullivan, Ivy Manning, Gary Braasch, and many others.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/22/08 - 11/23/08 LOCATION: Montgomery Park 2701 N.W. Vaughn Street Portland, OR 97222 Map It!

HOURS: Nov 22 10am-6pm Nov 23 11am-5pm PHONE: 503.292.6855 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission $5 under 16 free

Dream Weaver: The Bamboo Art of Jiro Yonezawa - Japanese Garden
The Garden’s fall exhibition features sculpture in bamboo—one of the world’s most sustainable mediums. Bamboo is a material close to the hearts of Japanese gardeners—and the bamboo basketry of Japan is known throughout the world for its superb craftsmanship and refined beauty. Jiro Yonezawa, one of Japan’s finest bamboo artists, displays his mastery of bamboo using traditional forms and modern sculpture in Dream Weaver: The Bamboo Art of Jiro Yonezawa

EVENT DAY(S): 11/15/08 - 11/30/08 LOCATION: Japanese Garden 611 S.W. Kingston Ave. Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: Tues-Sun 10am-4pm Mon-Noon-4pm PHONE: 503-223-1321 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults; $8,Seniors 62+ and College students; $6.25,Youth;$5.25

Irvington Artisan Market - Irvington Artisan Market
Join the Handmade Revolution!Featuring over 25 local artists selling handmade goods.
Jewelry, apparel, beauty products, home decor, stationary, and more!

EVENT DAY(S): 11/22/08 LOCATION: Irvington Tennis Club NE 21st & Thompson Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4pm PHONE: No Phone ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

OMSI Presents; Moneyville - OMSI
OMSI invites visitors to explore the history, science, math, and economics behind money when select components from the original Moneyville exhibit return for a limited engagement Oct. 28-Jan. 11. Moneyville uses the familiar and fascinating subject of money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun, interactive environment. Explore how money is made, who invented it, and what it takes to play the stock market.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/28/08 - 01/11/09 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 9:30am-5:30pm PHONE: 503.797.4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $11;$9 Youth (3-13) ;$9 Senior (63+);FREE for members

Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/05/08 - 12/20/08 LOCATION: South Park Blocks S.W. Harrison and Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8:30am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. It is held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway. The Market has over 350 vendors. All items sold at the Saturday Market are required to be handmade by the person selling it, and a product review committee of members juries each new item against a high standard of quality.

EVENT DAY(S): 03/01/08 - 12/24/08 LOCATION: Under the Burnside Bridge Historic Old Town between SW Front Ave & SW 1st Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Saturday 10-5 p.m. and Sunday 11-4:30 p.m. PHONE: (503) 222-6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

The Oregon Zoo Presents; Frogs - Oregon Zoo
FROGS!, an exciting traveling exhibition, is the zoo's latest seasonal attraction. The exhibit features several frog species, including the White's tree frog, Vietnamese mossy frog, fire belly toad and poison dart frog among others. Tadpole Tales Story Time, fun-filled educational activities and a kiosk that emits frog sounds are just a few of the exhibit's many highlights.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/20/08 - 12/28/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-4pm PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonzoo.org

Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs - World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
Never before shown in the Pacific Northwest, the exhibit sniffs out the facts on dogs and explores what makes their relationship with humans so unique. The hands-on, interactive components use our familiarity and love of our four-legged friends to explore science and biological concepts. Visitors can enter a “howling” area, guess what other dogs are saying, test their human noses against an extraordinary sense of smell of a dog’s nose, and climb into an avalanche scene to see what it’s like to be saved by a search and rescue dog. Visitors will leave with a better understanding of the evolution of dogs, their cultural and historical importance, as well as what they can do to promote a better understanding and better life for wild and domestic dogs.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/28/08 - 01/04/09 LOCATION: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-5pm PHONE: 503-228-1367 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.00 adults;$7.00 seniors (62+);$5.00 children 3-18

5th Annual Bravo Wedding Affair! - BRAVO! Publications
The Bravo! Wedding Affair is designed to be an intimate setting where brides and grooms can experience wedding services first-hand and meet personally with caterers, photographers, stationers, dress designers and other wedding experts to get their advice.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/23/08 LOCATION: Embassy Suites Downtown 319 SW Pine Street Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: 11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. PHONE: 800.988.9887 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Ticket Price - $25.00 for two people. Buy Tickets

The Pittock Mansion Presents; ’Twas the Night before Christmas . . . in Oregon - Pittock Mansion
Clement Clark Moore’s classic, “The Night before Christmas,” provides the delightful theme for this year’s holiday celebration at Portland’s historic Pittock Mansion. Each of the mansion’s 23 rooms will reflect a verse from the familiar 1823 children’s poem.

Holiday season at the Pittock – when the early-20th-century home is elaborately decorated and features a festive holiday theme – is one of the mansion’s most popular events.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/24/08 - 12/31/08 LOCATION: Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland, OR 97210 Map It!

HOURS: 11am-4pm PHONE: 503-823-3623 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults$7.00 ;Seniors (65+)$6.00 ;Youth (ages 6-18)$4.00

Oregon Zoo Presents; Thanksgiving Day Feast - Animal Enrichment - Oregon Zoo
The Meerkats dive into turkey-shaped piñatas filled with crickets and the polar bears go straight for the pumpkin pie ice treat. Great photo opportunity - bring your camera.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/26/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 10am PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults (12-64) $9.75* ; Seniors (65 and over) $8.25* ; Youth (3-11) $6.75*

Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo - Oregon Road Runners Club
4 Mile Run & Fitness Walk starts at 8:00 a.m.
1K Tot Trot (11 & under) starts at 9:30 a.m.
Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner by joining the Oregon Road Runners Club on a four-mile run/walk through Washington Park and the zoo. Registration fee includes zoo admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/27/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 8am-10am PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.orrc.net

2008 Wine Country Thanksgiving - Willamette Valley Wineries
More than 100 wineries are open to the public from 11 AM to 5 PM during these two special weekends in the Wine Country. Many of these wineries are not open at any other time during the year. Festivities include tasting of new releases and older vintages, barrel tastings, specialty foods and sales of limited quantity wines. Some wineries have live music and some charge a tasting fee.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 - 11/30/08 LOCATION: Willamette Valley Wineries P.O.Box 25162 Portland, OR 97298 Map It!

HOURS: 11am-5pm PHONE: 503-646-2985 ADMISSION/TICKETS: http://www.willamettewines.com/images/web-seasonal-image.jpg

America's Largest Christmas Bazaar - Palmer Wirf's and Associates
A holiday tradition! 1000 Booths of unique gifts, Handmade, one-of-a-kind decorations, toys, ornaments, greenery, jewelry, food gifts, and more. Unique gadgets, bargains and collectibles too.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 - 12/07/08 LOCATION: Portland Expo Center 2060 North Marine Drive Portland, OR 97217 Map It!

HOURS: Friday, Nov 28: 10am - 6pm Saturday, Nov 29: 10am - 6pm Sunday, Nov 30: 10am - 5pm Friday, Dec 5: 10am - 6pm Saturday, Dec 6: 10am - 6pm Sunday, Dec 7: 10am - 5pm PHONE: 503.736.5200 ADMISSION/TICKETS: General: $6.50; Juniors ages 12-17: $3.25; Children 11 and under free

Annual OCAC Student and Alumni Holiday Sale - Oregon College of Art & Craft
Why shop at a department store for your holiday gifts? Take time to experience “alternative” holiday shopping at the annual Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) Student and Alumni Holiday Sale.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 - 11/30/08 LOCATION: Oregon College of Art & Craft 8245 SW Barnes Road Portland, OR 97225 Map It!

HOURS: Nov 28 7-9pm Nov 29 10-5pm Nov 30 10-4pm PHONE: 503.297.5544 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Fri Admission $3 Sat-Sun Free

Light Up the Night at Bridgeport Village - Bridgeport Village
Join us for our spectacular holiday launch event, Light Up the Night, the day after Thanksgiving! Your family will enjoy live music by the Tualatin Community Band, an appearance by Mrs. Claus, and of course, Santa will arrive for the first time this season and settle into his Santa cottage courtesy of Renaissance Homes!

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 LOCATION: Bridgeport Village 7455 S.W. Bridgeport Rd west of I-5, off at exit 290 Tigard, OR 97224 Map It!

HOURS: 6-8pm PHONE: 503-968-1704 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Lower East End Black Friday Event - Lower East End
On Friday, November 28, 2008 from 10am to 9pm, the businesses on East Burnside in the newly renamed Lower East End (LEE) neighborhood will be holding a street-wide Black Friday event. Lille Boutique, Frank James and Rock n’ Rose will be opening early and offering 30% off their entire stock from 10am to 12pm. From 12pm to close, every item will be included in the Buy One Get One Half Off Sale*. In addition to the boutique sale, LEE restaurants, salons, bars and coffee shops will be offering special discounts for the two-day event.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 - 11/29/08 LOCATION: Lower East End - Burnside Various Locations Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Nov 28 10am-9pm Nov 29 10am-7pm PHONE: e-mail only ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Thanksgiving Weekend At SakéOne - SakeOne
Explore the wonders of rice and its extraordinary role in saké fermentation. SakéOne invites you to experience the new Rice Exposed Tour where you’ll try fresh Oregon koji rice as well as kasu, the rice cake pressed from fermented saké which is commonly used as a pickling agent in Japanese cuisine. And the best part, tasting America’s most honored saké paired with delectable delights such as Rogue Creamery Oregonzola Blue Cheese, Moonstruck Chocolate’s Cashew Boules and heavenly hazelnut sweet cream.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 - 11/30/08 LOCATION: SakeOne 820 Elm Street Forest Grove, OR Map It!

HOURS: 11am-5pm PHONE: 503-357-7056 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tasting Fees: $6 - $10

Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Square - Pioneer Courthouse Square
The lighting of the Tree in Portland’s Living Room, once again, serves as the kick-off
to the holiday season Downtown. This year’s community celebration will include
holiday caroling led by concert violinist Aaron Meyer and the Brown Sisters,
Portland’s Mayor and Santa!

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 5:30pm PHONE: 503.223.1613 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Vancouver Community Tree Lighting with Patrick Lamb - Vancouver Rotary Foundation
It’s just not the holiday season until
the Community Tree is lit.
But once we set Esther Short Park aglow,
you know that Christmastime is near.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 LOCATION: Esther Short Park Columbia St. and W. 8th St. I-5, Exit 1C-1D, west to south on 8th Vancouver, WA 98660 Map It!

HOURS: 5-6pm PHONE: 360-750-0409 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Zoo Presents; Zoolights 2008 - Oregon Zoo
Celebrate the Northern Lights, or wild polar bear nightlights, at the Oregon Zoo's annual light-time festival.The zoo comes alive as you walk through this winter wonderland of more than a half-million lights. This winter festival includes our lighted zoo train, choral and ensemble music, and our fantastic gift shop.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/29/08 - 12/28/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: Sun-Thu 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Fri-Sat 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonzoo.org

Museum of Contemporary Craft Presents; Holiday Shop - Museum of Contemporary Craft
December 4 – January 3, Museum of Contemporary Craft’s second floor Lab space will be transformed into our annual Holiday Shop, showcasing handcrafted gifts for all budgets made with ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber and mixed media. 50 represented regional and national artists include Andrew Holmberg, Robin and John Gumaelius, Hilary Pfeifer and Sarah Fox.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/01/08 - 01/04/09 LOCATION: Museum of Contemporary Craft 724 Northwest Davis Street Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: Tues-Sun 11am-6pm Thurs 11am-8pm PHONE: 503-223-0190 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

2008 Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair - Handmade NW
Our focus is grounded in Cooperative* concepts.

Locally founded! Locally organized! Local Artisans!

For the ARTISTS, by the ARTISTS! We are a community of local crafters, artisans and artists who focus on promoting unique handcrafted items which you can purchase directly from their creators.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/02/08 LOCATION: World Trade Center SW Naito Parkway & SW Salmon Street Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-6pm PHONE: www.handmadenw.com ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

13th annual Holiday Ale Festival - Holiday Ale Festival
The winter season holds many gifts for beer lovers in the form of big, bold ales designed to fend off the cold chill of a long winter night. The Holiday Ale Festival has gathered together more than three dozen of these winter warmers, most of which cannot be tasted outside of the event. Held outdoors in the dark, cold and often wet month of December, the Holiday Ale Festival keeps attendees warm and dry under a large clear tent that covers the venue while allowing for views of the city lights.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/03/08 - 12/07/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday PHONE: 503-252-9899 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission into the venue is free. To taste beer, the purchase of an initial $20 tasting package is required, which includes a souvenir mug and 10 beer tickets. It takes four tickets for a full mug of beer, or one ticket for a taste. Additional beer tick

2008 CRAVE Holiday Shopping Party - Crave Party
Don't miss this year when the CRAVE Holiday Shopping Party goes GREEN! A festive holiday celebration and glam-gal gathering featuring SPECIALTY SHOPPING (over 40 of the best local designers and boutiques) highlighting SUSTAINABLE FASHION, live fashion shows on the catwalk and music while sipping and noshing with your girlfriends. Get your all of your holiday shopping done in one place with special deals and products you won't find anywhere else!

EVENT DAY(S): 12/03/08 LOCATION: Luxe Autohaus 410 NE 17th Ave Portland, OR 97232 Map It!

HOURS: 5-9pm PHONE: 503.226.2377 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets $15 advance $20 at the door

OMSI Presents; OMSI After Dark - OMSI
Here's your chance to shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and explore the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Have a pint of local beer while probing the puzzles of our newest exhibit, Mindbender Mansion. Talk to a distiller about the science behind brandy, or taste the hints of maple, vanilla, and dark chocolate in sustainably harvested coffee.

OMSI After Dark is an opportunity for the 21-and-over crowd to explore the museum in a child-free environment. Visitors will also be able to taste and learn the science behind food and beverage favorites with local artisans, such as Caffe Vita, Full Sail Brewing, and Clear Creek Distillery, and Moonstruck Chocolate. Appetizers and a cash bar will also be available for those who want more than just a taste!

EVENT DAY(S): 12/03/08 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 6:00—10:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-797-4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $10 for nonmembers

Christmas Ships 2008 - Christmas Ships
2008 marks the 54rd year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon. Please go to www.christmasships.org for links for complete schedules with route details including viewing locations and times for restaurants, hotels and outdoor viewing.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/06/08 - 12/21/08 LOCATION: Willamette River/ Columbia River RiverPlace Marina * Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.christmasships.org PHONE: 503-225-5555

Egg Press Trunk Show and Sale - Office PDX
Holiday cards and other artful creations will be featured at the Egg Press trunk show at OFFICE PDX, where the award-winning designers will demonstrate and explain their work.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/06/08 LOCATION: Office PDX 2204 NE Alberta St. Portland, OR 97211 Map It!

HOURS: 12-3 p.m. PHONE: 888.355.1461 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: There is no admission price for this event.

Holiday Ale Festival Presents; The 5th Annual Belgian beer and Brunch - Holiday Ale Festival
The auxiliary event features European pastries, meats and cheeses to accompany an assortment of Belgian winter beers not available at the festival itself.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/07/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 10 a.m. to Noon PHONE: 503-252-9899 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets cost $35 and are available online.

Fall/winter Senior Science Days - OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) invites visitors ages 60+ to experience Senior Science Days, a new ongoing program designed just for seniors. During Senior Science Days, seniors can explore the latest OMSI featured exhibit, take in a lab demo, see an OMNIMAX film, or talk with experts about science and technology issues that affect their everyday lives, all in a child-free environment.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/08/08 LOCATION: OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-797-4000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7 general admission and $4 for a noon OMNIMAX show Buy Tickets

Portland Saturday Market presents - Holiday Artisan Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland Saturday Market
Holiday shopping just got easier. Portland Saturday Market and Pioneer Courthouse Square host this Holiday Artisan Market. Experience a bit of Saturday Market during the week, December 8-11 from 11-6 pm at Pioneer Courthouse Square- Portland’s Living Room. Discover hundreds of unique items that are handcrafted by the people who sell them. You’re sure to find that perfect gift for that special someone.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/08/08 - 12/11/08 LOCATION: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th St Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: 11-6 pm PHONE: 503-222-6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

It’s a Kazoo Christmas at Bridgeport Village - Bridgeport Village
The It’s a Kazoo Christmas Group will be under the gazebo kazoo-ing Christmas carols and selling kazoos for $5 each. Join in the music and the fun!

EVENT DAY(S): 12/13/08 LOCATION: Bridgeport Village 7455 S.W. Bridgeport Rd west of I-5, off at exit 290 Tigard, OR 97224 Map It!

HOURS: 2-4pm PHONE: 503-968-1704 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Last Chance Holiday Bazaar Hood River Fairgrounds - Hood River Fair
The Last Chance Holiday Bazaar, a favorite event of procrastinating holiday shoppers, arrives at the Hood River County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday, December 13-14. The bazaar is the perfect event for people seeking delights for the holiday table, unique gifts, handcrafted items, gourmet food, decorations, fresh fruit, and much more.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/13/08 - 12/14/08 LOCATION: Hood River County Fair Grounds Wy'East & Summit Rds Odell, OR 97044 Map It!

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PHONE: 541-354-2865 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Crafty Wonderland Presents; The Super Colossal Holiday Sale!! - Crafty Wonderland
Featuring art and handmade goods from over 125 amazing vendors!!

EVENT DAY(S): 12/14/08 LOCATION: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard Portland, OR 97232 Map It!

HOURS: 11am-7pm PHONE: e-mail only ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Saturday Market Presents; Festival of the Last Minute - Portland Saturday Market
Procrastinators Rejoice! Open rain, shine or snow, the Portland Saturday Market will be open every day from December 15 through Christmas Eve. Dubbed, “The Festival of the Last Minute” you’ll find unique handcrafted gifts, exotic foods and a frosty-yet-festive atmosphere. So bundle up and come on down. Don’t forget we accept credit cards and gift certificates. The market is located in historic Old Town at the Skidmore Fountain MAX station. Receive two hours of free parking at any Smart Park Garage or a Tri-Met ticket with a $25.00 purchase.

EVENT DAY(S): 12/15/08 - 12/24/08 LOCATION: Portland Saturday Market Old Town at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com PHONE: 503-222-6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Seventh Annual Madrigal Feast - Skamania Performing Arts Foundation
This year, join the Jester and the Hunchback as they search for the Lord of the Manor who's been kidnapped by the evil Sheriff of Clottingham and his henchman Guy... Help is not far away... Look out for Robin of Locksley to help save the day...

EVENT DAY(S): 12/19/08 - 12/20/08 LOCATION: Skamania Lodge 1131 S.W. Skamania Lodge Way Stevenson, WA Map It!

HOURS: Friday December 19th at 7pm Saturday December 20th at 7pm PHONE: 1-800-494-8497 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: $69.95, $59.95

IN CONCERT

Oregon Symphony Presents; Brahms Violin Concerto - Oregon Symphony
How will the brilliant young Korean-American virtuoso Jennifer Koh handle the Brahms concerto – one of the most important works ever written for violin? A hint: The Washington Post describes Koh as a musician with “penetrating intelligence that drives her to find new approaches to familiar works.”

EVENT DAY(S): 11/22/08 - 11/24/08 LOCATION: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: Nov 22&23 7:30pm Nov 24 8pm PHONE: (503) 228-1353 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $15 to $98 plus service fee Buy Tickets

Portland Baroque Orchestra Presents; Pergolesi, Naples, and Julius Caesar - Portland Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, renowned director of San Francisco's Philharmonia Baroque, makes his debut performances with Portland Baroque Orchestra. Canadian countertenor Matthew White returns with his sensitive and thrilling singing, joined by Yulia Van Doren, who enthralled audiences last December in Handel's Messiah

EVENT DAY(S): 11/21/08 - 11/22/08 LOCATION: First Baptist Church 909 SW 11th Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503-222-6000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $18-$43 Buy Tickets

New Kids on the Block - Rose Quarter
Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict the New Kids on the Block concert, originally scheduled for Rose Garden on Sunday, November 23, 2008 has been cancelled.

For once, all the rumors are actually true. “The Right Stuff” really is — at long last — returning to your block. Thankfully, this time, it’s all happening in the right way too.

New Kids On The Block — five now fully-grown men who forever defined what the modern boy band would look and sound like — are back together for the very first time in nearly a decade and a half, and currently hard at work on their first new album since 1994. That still untitled album should be released sometime this summer, preceded by the New Kid’s first new single since the Nineties, and followed in the fall by an already hotly anticipated international concert tour.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/23/08 LOCATION: Rose Garden Arena One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503-797-9619 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Ticket Prices: $77.50, $57.50, $37.50;prices do not include applicable service charges

Portland Baroque Orchestra Presents; Pergolesi, Naples, and Julius Caesar - Portland Baroque Orchestra
Nicholas McGegan, renowned director of San Francisco's Philharmonia Baroque, makes his debut performances with Portland Baroque Orchestra. Canadian countertenor Matthew White returns with his sensitive and thrilling singing, joined by Yulia Van Doren, who enthralled audiences last December in Handel's Messiah

EVENT DAY(S): 11/23/08 LOCATION: Kaul Auditorium Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Portland, OR 97202 Map It!

HOURS: 3pm PHONE: 503-222-6000 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $18-$43 Buy Tickets

Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra Presents; Orchestral Voices - Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Orchestral music has been much influenced by the human voice. This concert features lovely works that glitter, dream and sing without words. Local wunderkind, Brandon Garbot, performs opera-inspired works for violin by Massenet and Sarasate.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/23/08 LOCATION: Good Shepherd Community Church 28986 SE Haley Rd Boring, OR Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503-234-4077 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $30/adult; $25/senior(60+); $10/Student(13+ with ID); $5/Child 12 and under. Buy Tickets

Friends of Chamber Music Presents; Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio - Friends of Chamber Music
Since making their debut as the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio at the White House for President Carter's Inauguration in January 1977, pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson have set the standard for performance of the piano trio literature for twenty-seven consecutive seasons.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/24/08 LOCATION: First United Methodist Church 1838 SW Jefferson Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503.224.9842 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.focm.org

Friends of Chamber Music Presents; Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio - Friends of Chamber Music
Since making their debut as the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio at the White House for President Carter's Inauguration in January 1977, pianist Joseph Kalichstein, violinist Jaime Laredo and cellist Sharon Robinson have set the standard for performance of the piano trio literature for twenty-seven consecutive seasons.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/25/08 LOCATION: Kaul Auditorium Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Portland, OR 97202 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503.224.9842 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.focm.org

46th Annual Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree - Portland’s Singing Christmas Tree
Come see Christmas the way it was meant to be! A delightful Holiday Tradition in the Portland area for 46 years. Making Music and Memories since 1962.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 - 12/06/08 LOCATION: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: 1Nov 28 2:30 & 7:30 Nov 29 2:30 & 7:30 Nov 30 1:30 & 6:00 Dec 4 7:30 Dec 5 7:30 Dec 6 2:30 & 7:30 PHONE: 503-557-8733 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets range from $12-$75.00 plus service fees Buy Tickets

Peter Yarrow at the Monkey & the Rat! - Monkey and the Rat
Peter Yarrow (of Peter Paul & Mary) visits The Monkey & the Rat for a little holiday music-making. Peter celebrates the publication of his two new book/CD sets: Favorite Folk Songs and Sleepytime Songs (available at Barnes & Noble and other local retailers). Autographed copies of the books will be available, and Peter will sing "Light One Candle," "Puff the Magic Dragon," and many other favorite folk tunes with special guests.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/28/08 LOCATION: Monkey & The Rat 131 NW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97209 Map It!