All dressed up and no place to go?
Thursday, Dec. 5
“Looking Homeward (with eyes toward the world)”
Laura Russo Gallery
805 N.W. 21st, 503-226-2754
Through Jan. 4
5 p.m.
FREE
All ages
Mary Josephson presents her vibrantly colored paintings. Jef Gunn will show his collection of abstract monoprints, “Taking & Sending.”
Debra Beers’ New Work
Mark Woolley Gallery
120 N.W. Ninth, 503-224-5475
Through Feb. 1
6 p.m.
FREE
All ages
Friday, Dec. 6
“Amahl and the Night Visitors”
PSU
Lincoln Recital Hall, 503-725-3105
Through Dec. 8
7:30 p.m.
$3-$8 general ad.
All ages
PSU’s Opera Theater presents this holiday classic of Gian-Carlo Menotti. It’s time to hear the final performance of all the voices assailing your ears as you walk through Lincoln Hall.
“1943 Christmas from Home”
Hollywood Theatre
4122 N.E. Sandy, 503-245-6919
Through Dec. 22
7:30 p.m.
$12 student
$14 general ad.
All ages
This play is set in the 1940s and will be full of war-era songs, news, ads and funny sketches about life around Portland.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Yefim Bronfman
PSU
Lincoln Performance Hall, 503-725-3105
7:30 p.m.
$12.50-$25 general ad.
All ages
This piano virtuoso is visiting our humble school! Artistic director Harold Gray will give a pre-recital lecture at 6:30 p.m.
Planet X
Berbati’s Pan
231 S.W. Ankeny, 503-248-4579
8:30 p.m.
$15 advance general ad.
21+
Monday, Dec. 9
PSU Madrigal Ensemble, Women’s Chorus
PSU
Lincoln Hall, Room 75, 503-725-3105
7:30 p.m.
FREE for PSU students
$3 general ad.
All ages
One more free performance for you good students. It’s about time you heard some nice soprano voices.
Mia Doi Todd
The Blackbird
3728 N.E. Sandy, 503-282-9949
10 p.m.
Cover
21+
A girl and her guitar may resemble the style of the lovely Tori Amos, just a little. Even if she’s not what you expect, Mia is still adorable.
Thursday, Dec. 12
The Jefferson Dancers
PSU
Lincoln Performance Hall, 503-725-3105
Through Dec. 14
8 p.m.
$12-$24 general ad.
All ages
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White Bird and PSU Dance Series present the famous, local dance ensemble right here on campus. These high-schoolers are multi-ethnic and incredibly talented. Enjoy.
Friday, Dec. 13
An All-Girl Tribute to Iron Maiden
Dante’s
1 S.W. Thirrd, 503-226-6630
9:30 p.m.
$10 advance general ad.
21+
What do you need on Friday the 13th? IRON MAIDEN! (Done by chicks, of course.)
Saturday, Dec. 14
Riddlin’ Kids, Don’t Look Down
The Meow Meow
527 S.E. Pine, 503-230-2111
7 p.m.
$8 advance general ad.
All ages
The Kids are pure Texan punk (if there is such a thing).
Tuesday, Dec. 17
The Ataris, Rufio, Autopilotoff
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047
7 p.m.
$12.50 advance general ad.
All ages
The Ataris are more fun than Pong! Really!
Wednesday, Dec. 18
“The Nut Has Finally Cracked”
Keller Auditorium
S.W. Third and Clay, 503-248-4335
Also Dec. 27, 28
7:30 p.m.
$7-$95.50 general ad.
All ages
“The Nutcracker” gone wacko, just for the holidays! Look for cameos by Portland celebrities.
Thursday, Dec. 19
“BACH: The Complete Brandenburg Concertos”
Reed College
Kaul Auditorium, 503-294-6400
Through Dec. 20
7:30 p.m.
$5 student
$20-$40 general ad.
All ages
Twenty artists gather to present all six concertos. This has been a New York tradition for years, it’s about time Portland caught on.
Kenny G
Rose Quarter
One Center Court
7 p.m.
$34.50-$52.50 general ad.
All ages
Kenny G! Kenny G’s saxophone! Kenny G’s curly hair! Can all this fit in the Rose Quarter? Standing room only, I guess.
Friday, Dec. 20
“Gospel Christmas”
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
1037 S.W. Broadway, 503-796-9293
Through Dec. 21
2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
$21-$59 general ad.
All ages
Charles Floyd is the guest conductor in charge of this soulful performance of songs like “The First Noel,” “Angels We Have Heard On High” and other religious classics.
KUFO’s Rock-A-Thon For Kids
Roseland Theater
8 N.W. Sixth, 503-224-2038
8 p.m.
$20 advance general ad.
All ages
Masked rockers from Illinois (Mudvayne, of course) and Depswa play for kids. Awww.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Snowball 2002
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047
7 p.m.
$25 advance general ad.
All ages
The last part of the series presented by 94.7 NRK will include Portland’s own Everclear as well as Flip and Longshot.
Friday, Dec. 27
Testament, Vio-lence, Exhumed, Vehemence
Roseland Theater
8 N.W. Sixth, 503-224-2038
8 p.m.
$20 advance general ad.
All ages
Just look at the band names, they should explain it all. In case you still aren’t sure, it’s all thrash metal.
Saturday, Dec. 28
The Elton John Tribute w/ Captain Fantastic, Visible Men
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047
7 p.m.
$12 advance general ad.
21+
Who doesn’t love Elton John? Go, sing along with people who have made copying an art form. No, you’re a tracer!
Maceo Parker
Aladdin Theater
3017 S.E. Milwaukie, 503-233-1994
8 p.m.
$20 advance general ad.
All ages
The funkmaster and his saxophone will get those Christmas carols out of your head. You’ll be grateful.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Floater, King Black Acid, Drumattica
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside, 503-225-0047
8 p.m.
$22 advance general ad./$45 VIP (21+)
All ages
Get your tickets soon, Floater sells out fast at the Crystal. Big guitars, tribal drumming and smart lyrics will be on the menu.
Wednesday, Jan. 1
2003
Wherever You Celebrate
Through Dec. 31, 2002
12:01 a.m.
FREE?
All ages
Happy New Year! Now get some sleep, you’re going to need it for 2003. (And make a cooler resolution this year.)
-J. Nikole Degan
