Clackamas County Arts Alliance

Spanish Language Story and Play
2025-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Juliette, from Adventures in Spanish will present stories and songs in Spanish for children and their caregivers. We welcome all levels of Spanish fluency from absolute beginners to native Spanish speakers. Recommended for ages 0-5 years.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and admission is free. Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact the Children’s desk at 503-697-6580 or visit the Library’s website at www.lopl.org/kids.

Fused Glass Open Studio: All Ages
2025-11-15 12:30 - 15:30 | Sweet Lomy Art LLC, 17197 Stanhelma Drive, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Bring your own snacks, grab a friend and create till your heart’s content. New Customers will need to pay for a $20 fusing lesson as well as materials. $20 reserves your spot and can go towards your material costs for the night. (If you cancel last minute or don’t show, the $20 fee can’t be refunded. If you need additional days to finish the project, pay $20 for each additional studio time needed. ) The sky’s the limit: Make jewelry, sun-catchers, plates, platters, wall art, night- lights and more! Material fees over $20 will be paid at class depending on what you create. If you are new to the studio, you will need to take a basic cutting and fusing lesson once you arrive and pay $20 for the lesson. See price list here:https://www.sweetlomyart.com/open-studio
Ages 12 and Under require an adult attendee

Makers & Creative Artists Workshops | Writing Artist Statement with Intention
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join the Clackamas Arts Alliance along with artist and Arts Alliance Board of Directors Member, Susan Schenk, for a workshop on writing compelling artist statements.
An artist’s statement tells others about you and your work. Writing one is a powerful exercise for articulating your passion and art. But it is also a challenge to capture in words what is often so hard to express and intangible. No matter your medium or level of proficiency, a good statement is a useful tool.
In this workshop, you will be guided through a series of questions to gather information to create a sophisticated artist’s statement, and to deepen your thinking about your own art making. If you are happy with your current artist’s statement, then write a statement for the fabulous artist you aspire to be, so that you can set that intention into the universe. Or, answer the questions as preparation for when you are interviewed for a national artist’s publication.
UPCOMING WORKSHOP:
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
WHERE: Oregon City Public Library, Community Room
COST: Free! Donations are welcome at registration to continue supporting events like these.
Questions? Contact: Ariella-Sophie Sternberg ariella-sophie@clackamasartsalliance.org or call 503-655-0525 with any questions.
REGISTER HERE
PRESENTER: Susan Schenk is a late-in-life artist who specializes in mixed media, but also explores many visual art forms. Here’s one of her artist statements:
My art is an invitation to see beyond the apparent. From a distance, my collages appear to be paintings. Up close, they are complicated jumbles of separate parts, somewhat surprising when inspected more intimately.
My use of discarded materials as paint fosters the idea of finding beauty in the overlooked. I discover line, color and form hidden in what others toss away. By transforming magazines, maps and other ephemera into appealing images, I leave a small carbon footprint and more importantly, carve out a trail of enjoyment for others to travel.

Addams Family the Musical:Young@Part presented by Krayon Kids Musical Theater
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Barclay Theatre, 817 12th Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Don’t miss your chance to see The Addams Family like never before. With a story full of twisted humor, heart, and ghoulish delight, this production is a must-see for all ages! Krayon Kids Musical Theatre Company brings the kooky and spooky world of The Addams Family to life this Fall! Featuring 40+ talented young performers from across Clackamas, Washington, and Multnomah counties, this show promises a fun-filled, high-energy performance with breathtaking costumes, spellbinding choreography, and a set to die for that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
The Addams Family is a musical comedy packed with dark humor and heartfelt moments. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate queen of darkness, has fallen head over heels for a sweet, smart boy from a perfectly “normal” family. As her affection grows, chaos creeps in—especially when she confides in her father, Gomez, and begs him to keep her secret from Morticia. Torn between his daughter and his wife, Gomez is trapped in a web of love and lies. Meanwhile, Pugsley plots, Grandma meddles, and Uncle Fester discovers a peculiar love of his own.
Everything comes to a head on one fateful, delightfully dreadful night, when the Addams family hosts a dinner to meet Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his buttoned-up family. What could possibly go wrong?
“With a talented cast, incredible choreography, and a set design that will transport you straight into the Addams’ world, this show will be an experience you won’t forget,” says Taylor Miller, Artistic Director of Krayon Kids.
Tickets Available: September 5th at KrayonKids.org

She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen
2025-11-15 14:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Clackamas Community College Theatre presents their Fall 2025 Main Stage Production of She Kills Monsters by Qui Nguyen.
When Agnes loses her younger, teenage sister Tilly in an accident, she joins Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons campaign to try and connect with her lost sibling. But instead of simply playing a game, she finds herself catapulted into an action-packed D&D world. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all. It is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
Nov. 13-23, 2025
Thur-Fri 7:30pm
Sat-Sun 2:30pm
Friday, Nov. 14 at 10am
Ticket Prices:
Adults – $15 (online), $16 (at the box office)
Seniors – $13 (online), $14 (at the box office)
Students – FREE

The West Linn Radio hour
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Youth Music Project Meteor Lounge, 2015 8th Ave., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
Old time radio show featuring West Linn in 1956. Segments include: Roundup of the News; West Linn History on Parade; “As the Willamette Flows” Soap Opera; and KWL Community Calendar.

The West Linn Radio Hour
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:00 | OR
Step back into our nostalgic reenactment of a radio show in the year 1956, when radio was still providing live entertainment and news of the day for almost every home in the country. This live stage event will take place on November 15, 2025, at 4 PM, in the “Meteor Lounge” at the Youth Music Project, 2015 8th Ave, West Linn, OR 97068

Teen Craft Drop in
2025-11-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-17 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-18 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-11-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Gladstone Library
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to craft and socialize in the Community Room. A variety of craft supplies are provided or bring your own. No registration required.

Addams family
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:30 | Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
The addams family the musical full show

Chapel Theatre presents: Mr Burns, A Post-Electric Play
2025-11-15 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Chapel Theatre, 4107 Harrison Street, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Director: Illya deTorres
Choreographer: Corinn deTorres
Music Director: James Liptak
Stage Manager: Amanda Healy
Lighting Designer: Dug Martell
Costume Designer: MK Hobson
Cast:
Bonnie Auguston
Cristian Villaquiran
Illya deTorres
Jessica Curtiss
Magnolia Brown
Matt Sunderland
Mishelle Apalategui
Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy – a play with music featuring songs by Washburn and Michael Friedman – propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future.
After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare” entirely from memory. Seven years later, this and other snippets of pop culture (sitcom plots, commercials, jingles and pop songs) have become the live entertainment of a post-apocalyptic society, sincerely trying to hold onto its past. Seventy-five years later, these are the myths and legends from which new forms of performance are created.
A paean to live theater, and the resilience of Bart Simpson through the ages, Mr. Burns is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era might evolve into the mythology of another.

Art Exhibit: Nasir Sheikh, PhD
2025-11-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St., Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
November 1-30
Library Stairwell Gallery, all open hours
For the November exhibit at the Lake Oswego Public Library’s Stairwell Gallery, local Lake Oswego artist Nasir Sheikh, PhD, presents a selection of oil paintings that explore the harmony between nature and everyday life. His landscapes and seascapes feature luminous light, calm compositions, and a balanced palette that reflects his years of study here and abroad.
Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For any questions about this exhibit, please contact April Younglove at ayounglove@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-5667

The Bridge: Crafting Creative Community
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 19200 Willamette Drive, West Linn, Oregon, 97068
With hectic lives, and the continual distraction of digital media, it’s hard to break away and connect with people in your community.
We struggle with that as well, and want to help! We’re hosting a FREE event 1-2 times a month that brings people together with creative play and expression! Join us for for an uplifting break in your life and connect with others in your community! This is not a “religious” event. We simply want to offer our space to the community for a free event to help people find a bit of peace and calm in their lives! You are welcome to work on our scheduled creative projects (all supplies provided) or you can bring your own creative project to work on!
We are only meeting once in November and we will teaching people how to NEEDLE FELT! Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can make 1-2 needle felted decor items or ornaments for this holiday season!
For additional information and dates, visit https://epcwl.org/the-bridge/

Milwaukie Poetry Series Fall Poetry Reading and Open Mic.
2025-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Milwaukie Ledding Library, 10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
On Sunday, November 16 the Milwaukie Poetry Series will sponsor our Fall Poetry reading and Open Mic. The event will be in the Community Room of the Ledding Library in Milwaukie at 3 PM and available on Zoom. A theme will be thanksgiving and gratitude but all poems do not need to be on that subject. Our Featured Readers for this event will be Cathy Cain and Bill Siverly. They will read for approximately 40 minutes. Then there will be the Open Mic.

Yarn Enthusiasts Society
2025-11-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Oregon City Library, 606 John Adams Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
YES! We love fiber arts! Please join us for our Yarn Enthusiasts Society crochet & fiber arts meetup. This group is facilitated by a local crochet artist who will provide beginning crochet instruction as well as help with other fiber arts. Feel free to bring your own project to work on. Meetups will be every 3rd Wednesday of each month.

Holiday Marketplace
2025-11-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Arts Council of Lake Oswego ARTspace, 380 A Ave, Suite A, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Arts Council of Lake Oswego celebrates the Art of Giving with local favorite annual show, Holiday Marketplace. Featuring fine art and handicrafts from 26 local artisans, Holiday Marketplace is your one-stop shop for unique & handmade gifts for your most hard-to-shop-for loved ones. Holiday Marketplace runs November 11 through December 24 at Artspace Gallery in Lake Oswego.
Holiday Marketplace showcases the passion and ingenuity of hardworking local artists and makers whose imaginations help power our regional economy. Purchases benefit the regional artists and craftspeople in the show as well as acting as a fundraiser for arts & community programming at ACLO. Events such as Holiday Marketplace connect residents to local artists and makers, and help keep discretionary spending within the local economy.
Artspace is open Tuesday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10am – 2pm. If you’re interested in more information on the exhibition, please reach out to us at artscouncillo@gmail.com.

Author Presentation: Dr. Robert Macauley
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N State St, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Author Presentation: Dr. Robert Macauley
Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Lake Theater & Cafe, 106 N. State Street
Please join us for a presentation of Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed a Doctor’s Soul with Dr. Robert Macauley.
Most people associate palliative care with hospice and the end of life, and when they imagine a patient receiving palliative care they think of an older adult. In truth, palliative care is more about living than dying, and – while no children should ever suffer and certainly shouldn’t die – over 40,000 children die each year in the United States. An additional half million children live with a “complex chronic condition,” which can benefit profoundly from high quality palliative care. Because I Knew You is a memoir that is the first book to tell the stories of children receiving palliative care, in the mold of recent powerful memoirs that describe the care of adults at the end of life (such as That Good Night by Sunita Puri).
Dr. Robert Macauley is the Cambia Health Foundation Endowed Chair in Pediatric Palliative Care at OHSU. Dr. Macauley received his medical degree (as well as a master of divinity) from Yale. He holds graduate degrees in theology from Oxford and writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and is also an Episcopal priest. His comprehensive textbook, Ethics in Palliative Care: A Complete Guide was published by Oxford University Press in 2018. He has long been active in Lake Oswego Girls Softball Little League, coaching his daughter for several seasons and currently serving on the Board of Directors.
This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library and offered by Lake Oswego Public Library in cooperation with the Lake Theater & Cafe. Admission is free and no ticket is required (though food and drink purchases are encouraged to offset the cost to the Lake Theater). Doors open at 6:30pm, the presentation begins at 7:00pm.
Lake Theater & Cafe is located at 106 North State Street in Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city or 503-534-4228.

An Evening of One-Acts
2025-11-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Clackamas Community College Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
Join Clackamas Community College Theatre for a night of bold voices, original stories, and unforgettable performances—all created by the talented students of Clackamas Community College Theatre! From laugh-out-loud one-act plays to who-done-it mysteries, this showcase celebrates the creativity, courage, and craft of our student artists. Come support emerging artists and experience an evening full of heart, humor, and harmony. Free to attend and seat reservations are not necessary.
