This Week's Event Picks: November 30th 2007

Friday 30th: Plastic Cameras: Toying With Creativity.

Learn how to take great photos from cheap plastic cameras. Become a great photographer without any of the hard work or huge costs. Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside. FREE. 7:30pm.

Friday 30th: Found Film Festival

Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett present the best footage culled from videotapes found at thrift stores, garage sales, warehouses and dumpsters across the country. Turn up early as this hilarious event will undoubtedly sell out. Laurelhurst Theater, 2735 E Burnside, 7 & 9 pm, $8. Over 21's.

Sunday 2nd: Iron & Wine

Sam Beam brings his poetically beautiful music to Portland for the evening and plays songs lifted from the much-lauded new record, "The Shepherd's Dog." This is music for those who wish to wrestle their demons, fall in love and drift off to sleep all in one breath. Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside.

Now Showing: I'm Not There

A handful of different actors including Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett and Richard Gere take their turn at embodying the spirit of Bob Dylan in Todd Haynes ambitious attempt to capture a musical legend. Worth a look for the soundtrack alone. Fox Tower 10, 846 SW Park. Daily.

Wednesday 5th: Celebrate the Repeal of Prohibition

Berbati's are hosting an evening of free live music and fun to celebrate the Repeal of Prohibition. Turn up and enjoy tunes from Viva Voce, Ohmega Watts and Boy Eats Drum Machine plus more. Berbati's, 10 SW 3rd, 8pm, FREE.

These Numbers Have Faces: Winter Wonderland Ball 2007

These Numbers Have Faces

Winter Wonderland Ball 2007

When: Saturday December 8th

Where: Franklin High School Gymnasium (5405 SE Woodward St

Portland, OR 97206)

Cost: $10 minimum donation per person.
*Buy tickets online at www.thesenumbers.com*

Attire: Formal (but be creative)

The prom kicks off at 7:00pm and features prom photos, a silent auction, the crowning of prom King & Queen, dance contests, and information regarding These Numbers Have Faces and their partnerships in Cape Town, South Africa. Dancing, food, and fun continue until 11:00pm.

Pull out your craziest prom outfit, bring a date if you want, and get ready to dance to the beats of social change. Get ready kids, we're putting the fun back in fundraiser!

*All proceeds go to the volunteer driven These Numbers Have Faces and their work in the township of Gugulethu, South Africa. Check out www.thesenumbers.com to learn more*

Top Five Picks This Week: November 1st

Thursday 1st: Catlin Gabel sale

One of the world's largest rummage sales kicks of tonight with 100,000 square feet of other people's stuff ready for you to snap up. Proceeds go towards financial aid at the school. Portland Expo. Center, Halls A & C, Thurs. 5-9pm (items marked up 35%), Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-1pm. FREE


Friday 2nd: 25

25 Objects. 25 Photographers. A fantastic new exhibition featuring work by 25 local photographers, capturing the objects they were given in a variety of different settings. Nemo: 1875 SE Belmont. Opening reception 7pm


Saturday 3rd: Breanna Paletta

Breanna Paletta plays her first show with full band in almost a year. With support from One Horse Shy. White Eagle Saloon. 9:30pm - $6


Saturday 3rd: Wordigo 2.

Join Write Around Portland for their annual fall fundraiser and celebration of writing in community. This uniquely Portland event will include word games, local musicians, Monica Drake, author of Clown Girl and Tom Spanbauer author of Now is the Hour. Erin Ergenbright of the Loggernaut Reading Series will host the evening.

7:30 - 10:00pm

Portland Art Center, 32 NW Fifth Ave.

General Admission Tickets: $25 advance/$35 at the door

Supporters: $50

Buy your tickets now.

Desserts by Vibrant Table and wine by A to Z Wineworks.

This event is generously sponsored by Stoel Rives LLP and Powell's Books.


Tuesday 6th: Feist.

Canada's finest arrives in Portland to woo us all with her unique voice and sharp-witted lyricism. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, 8pm, $26.75 - 35.75. All ages.