Imago Dei Arts: This Week's PDX Picks

Thursday, October 11, 2007

TOP 5 PICKS This Week

Thursday 11th: Patrick Wolf.

Flamboyant 24 year old songster Patrick Wolf brings his own brand of heartfelt angst to the Hawthorne Theater. Worth checking out if you like Rufus Wainwright or Antony. Hawthorne Theater, 1507 SE 39th. Doors 8pm. All ages.


Opens Friday 12th: The Darjeeling Limited

Wes Anderson's latest cinematic offering features Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman and Owen Wilson as three estranged brothers traveling across India in a train. Of course it's going to be marvelous. At theaters across the city from Fri. 12th.


Saturday 13th: Into The Elements: hosted by Don Miller.

Into the Elements is a one day seminar, designed for novelists, filmmakers, short-story writers and public speakers who want to improve their ability to relate to their audience. Please join us for an informative and engaging morning with Don Miller as he unpacks the elements of story and offers great advice for storytellers who want to improve their art.

Location: Hollywood Theatre (4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97212).
Date: Saturday, October 13.
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring your own lunch.
Required Reading: “Plot and Structure.” James Scott Bell. Available at Powell’s Bookstore. Please read the book and bring it along to the seminar.
Cost: $15 per person. (Including a donation to the Belmont Foundation. www.belmontfoundation.org)

Seminar places are limited and specifically geared to storytellers and writers. For more information please email jan@imagodeicommunity.com.

Sunday 7th: Chuck Close Lecture


Monday 15th: Allan McCollum Lecture

PSU's Monday night lecture series plays host to acclaimed artist Allan McCollum as he talks about his recent "shapes Project;" an ambitious attempt to create a brand new shape for each person on the planet. Fifth Avenue Cinema, 510 SW Hall. FREE. 7:30pm.


Wednesday 17th: The Go! Team

Dust off your leg warmers and your best disco moves and enjoy a night in the company of Brighton's sample heavy, dance collective the Go!Team. Stock up on energy drinks beforehand and prepare to smile very hard . Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E Burnside, 9pm. $14 - 15. Over 21s.

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