J Names is one of the area’s longest running improv teams. A prominent comedy supergroup of local comedy veterans whose first names (most!) start with the letter “J”. This is high-quality improvisation you won’t want to miss. Featuring: Jay Flewelling, Jed Arkley, Justin Himes, Jenn Hunter, Jon Bolden, SJ Santa Cruz, Katie Behrens, Craig McCarthy. […]
For the second year, Toolbox Gallery is opening its doors to the community in support of the Portland Book Festival week November 2nd-8th. Toolbox Gallery welcomes poetry to its walls and invites the community to participate in the display, adding words and art in response to selected poems. The theme of Small Wonders asked poets […]
The Library’s Stairwell Gallery will showcase the imaginative and evocative work of Sara Star, an artist whose mixed media paintings invite viewers into worlds where myth, nature, and feminine narratives intertwine. Known for her signature blend of magical impressionism and abstract realism, Star’s richly layered paintings, built with collage elements, gold leaf and oil paint, […]
Stop by and enjoy the Library’s fifth annual Tiny Art Show, featuring miniature masterpieces created by community members on 3” x 3” canvases! This exhibition will be on view on the second floor of the Library throughout November during regular Library hours. Last month, the Library offered free Tiny Art kits with paints, brushes and […]
Join us for an afternoon of poetry, music, and community hosted by gallery artists Oleg and Liz. Bring a poem to share (yours or one by a favorite poet)!
Join a special classical Indian dance performance by Nartana School of Kuchipudi Dance in honor of Diwali. Kuchipudi is a centuries-old dance form that originates from southern India, characterized by a lively tempo, exhilarating footwork, and rounded movements. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major South Asian festival celebrated by millions […]
