Clackamas County Arts Alliance

American Idiot the Musical
2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-29 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-05-30 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 14:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clackamas Community College Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
American Idiot
Music by Green Day & Lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong
American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post-9/11 world, borne along by Green Day’s electrifying score. This high-octane show includes every song from the acclaimed album American Idiot, as well as several songs from the band’s Grammy-winning release, 21st Century Breakdown.

Funny Girl
2026-05-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-30 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-31 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Legendary comedienne and Ziegfeld star Fanny Brice (Melissa Gale) has all the qualities to become Broadway’s next big star: the voice, the charm, and plenty of chutzpah. But does she have “the look”? This heartfelt musical comedy traces her unlikely rise to fame with the Ziegfeld Follies and her tumultuous romantic relationship with gambler Nick Arnstein (Nick Serrone). Featuring one of the greatest musical scores of all time, Funny Girl includes timeless classics like “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “People,” and much more.
The Title Sponsors for Funny Girl are Tom & Marjorie Croft & Jack’s Overhead Door, and the Music Sponsor is The Portland Spirit.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, one Saturday (May 23) at 2:00 PM, and two Wednesday shows (May 13 and 27) at 7:30 PM. Lakewood Theatre Company has an intimate 220-seat theatre located at the Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State Street in Lake Oswego.
Special note: On Wednesdays, May 13 and May 27, the theatre continues its Wine or Whiskey on Wednesday program, called WOW: 25-35. For audience members aged 35 or under, tickets are $30 each. Use the code WOW30 when ordering tickets online to get this special discount. At these performances, there will be a complimentary wine tasting one hour before curtain, courtesy of an Oregon vineyard/distillery. OLCC rules apply! Bring your ID for the tasting!
The Story: Funny Girl is the semi-autobiographical tale of Fanny Brice’s (Melissa Gale) meteoric rise to fame and her tumultuous relationship with Nick Arnstein (Nick Serrone), a wealthy and charming gambler. From her beginnings as an awkward Brooklyn teen talking her way into show business to becoming the toast of New York and the unraveling of her personal life, Funny Girl is a striking, richly told tour de force about one of Broadway’s biggest stars. The endearing, emotional musical features a lineup of great tunes performed through Bob Merrill and Jule Styne’s unforgettable score, which includes “People,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” and “You Are Woman, I Am Man.”
The talented ensemble, playing multiple roles, features Margo Schembre, Ed Pierce, Riley Parham, Jody Allen, Hillary Chapman, Emily Smith, Melissa M. Standley, RJ Tofte, Tim Ward, Robert Altieri, Ali Bean, Alika Bright, Austin Stone, Sarah DeGrave, Corrine Michelle Maddox, Isaac Elmore, Lindy Hatcher, Jared Lingle, Liz O’Donnell, Amanda Marie Pred, Pippa Southard, Kate Potter, and Melody Wells-Benitez.
Artistic Staff: Funny Girl is directed by Dennis Corwin. The Music Director is Cyndy Ramsey-Rier. The assistant director and choreographer is Laura Hiszczynskyj. The Stage Manager is Kendra Comerford, and the assistant stage manager is Cassie Kanios. Sound Design is by Michael Bard. Set Design is by John Gerth. The Costume Coordinator is Janelle Sutton. Lighting Design is by Dug Martel. Prop Design is by Allen H. Phillips. The Producer is Steve Knox.

Abstracting Nature ( Painting)
2026-05-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Brush and Palette , corner of Jennings and 99, 4962 SE Jennings, Milwaukie, OR, 97267, United States
Welcome to the ART Lab
Louisa Moutos ~ Art Instructor
Are you longing to be creative, learn a new skill, share creative ideas in a friendly environment? If so, this is your opportunity to Learn the Fundamentals of Painting from an experienced local artist. Louisa teaches oil, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media and ceramics in a
variety of local settings.
We are going to learn the art of abstracting nature-which is a great skill for your creative toolbox. I will have new source material to create from. This is a wonderful opportunity to observe other artists’ mediums, styles and listen to my guidance as artists render their paintings. For those who may not know~ I provide art guidance/critique for many local artists through the North Clackamas Arts Guild.
**This class fills up fast so secure your spot 🎨
(acrylic, oil, watercolor & mixed media)
Class Description flyer attached below.
Many students already have the supplies needed for painting or creating.
Bring what you have and we will attempt to utilize them. We share many supplies so please do not worry if you cannot find all the items. If you need a supply list please email me.
Required supplies: canvas no bigger than 16×20, brushes, palette knife, some paints, palette paper/palette, pencil, water or medium container, paper, and paper towels are necessary. I start right on time -and you will not want to miss the settling and release exercise. Please allow time for parking and setup 10 minutes.
Bring a lunch and drink, microwave and fridge available. Eat protein for energy.
Class Cost $100-this secures your spot.
Please provide mail a check to
My address is
Louisa Moutos
6032 Se Robhil drive
Milwaukie Oregon 97222
503.888.1184
Friday, May 29
10:00am-3:00 pm
Brush and Palette building
4962 SE Jennings Avenue
Milwaukie, Oregon 97222
You need to access the building from the cross streets SE Hull Ave.and Se Abernethy lane .The building is down Se Abernethy lane. Park in gravel areas. Use the ramp, I will watch for students as they arrive.
Please confirm your attendance as I set up a station for each student –
Thank you for your dedication to learning art as a group of emerging artists. -Louisa Moutos
Class reviews from current students-
During the last couple of years, I have taken several classes from Louisa: Beginning Watercolor, Mixed Media, as well as several of her one day offerings. Each class has been unique, well planned, and an opportunity for growth and development. Louisa is an excellent teacher. Class-time always includes both learning and doing and having fun. While taking classes I have not only improved my skills but more importantly my creativity has blossomed, and I feel more confident in both areas even if my pieces do not turn out as expected,
I am taking another class this term with Louisa and I am excited to work with her and learn from her, continuing my skill development and enhancing my creativity.
Susan B.
Louisa is the ultimate Art Painting Instructor! I say this because she is an amazingly gifted artist. She is a scholastic instructor with the ability to motivate and convey the skills and nuances of painting to the individual needs of each student. I’m new to oil painting and so very grateful to have Louisa as my instructor. She inspires me and I look forward to continue taking art classes under her expert guidance. LO Parks & Rec is lucky to have her as an instructor!
—Denise M.
Louisa’s watercolor class is the most insightful I have taken. Her passion and enthusiasm is contagious! She has taught me to understand color theory and various watercolor application techniques. As a class, we share our work with each other and Louisa provides positive and helpful suggestions. What stood out to me the most, is the one-on-one check ins and advice throughout the class. She is always kind and encouraging, asking if you would like help before offering it. She has inspired me to make watercolor painting a regular part of my life and keep learning! I would absolutely recommend to anyone who has been wanting to learn this craft to take her classes. I will be taking more of Louisa’s classes in the future!
Cathy
“Louisa Moutos masterfully nurtures both new and practicing artists in their craft. Her easy manner and passion for painting inspires everyone to take the journey in discovering and expressing their own style. Using examples from classic art, photography and everyday observations, she conveys the fundamentals of recognizing color values, shapes and composition, allowing students to engage their artistic eye and confidently approach any subject.
In this relaxed and encouraging studio environment, Louisa takes time with each student, providing helpful demonstrations on color mixing and brush techniques which benefit all learners to get their painting to the next level. I highly recommend Louisa’s class to anyone interested in learning how to paint or artists looking to work in a new medium.”
-Joy C

Struck By Beauty Art Exhibit
2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00 | Toolbox Gallery, 2029 SE Jefferson St., Milwaukie, Oregon, 97222
My new Art Exhibit “Struck By Beauty” will open on May 1, at the Toolbox Gallery in Milwaukie, Oregon.
Please join me as I share selected pieces of artwork from my art journey.
Exhibit: “Struck By Beauty”
On view
May 1-31
Artist Reception
May 1, 5-8 pm
Location:
Toolbox Gallery
2029 SE Jefferson St. Milwaukie, OR 97222
Louisa Moutos
http://www.louisamoutos.com

Healing Presence: Paintings by Claudia Dose
2026-05-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-31 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Willamette Falls Medical Center, 1500 Division St, Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
A selection of intuitive, mixed-media paintings by Oregon-based artist Claudia Dose, currently on view as part of a Clackamas County Arts Alliance exhibition in a local hospital setting.
These works are created through a process of listening and allowing form to emerge, rather than planning or control. The paintings explore themes of inner movement, openness, and the subtle threshold between tension and release.
Placed within a healthcare environment, the intention is simple: to offer moments of pause, reflection, and quiet connection for patients, visitors, and staff.
This exhibition is part of a broader Arts Alliance initiative bringing original artwork into community spaces.

A Collection of One-Acts
2026-05-29 14:30 - 16:00, 2026-05-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Clackamas Community College Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City, OR, 97045, United States
An Evening of One-Act Drama — Free Admission!
Get ready for a night of powerful storytelling and unforgettable performances! Join us for a special showcase featuring 5 original dramatic one-acts, each bringing its own unique voice, emotion, and intensity to the stage.
What to Expect:
• Five gripping short plays
• A variety of dramatic styles and themes
• Talented performers and fresh storytelling
Admission: FREE — no tickets required
Date: May 26, 27, 30 at 7:30pm & May 29 at 2:30pm
Location: Clackamas Community College Theatre, Niemeyer Center, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, OR 97045
Whether you’re a theatre lover or just looking for something different to do, this is the perfect way to spend your evening. Come support local talent and experience the impact of live theatre—no cost, just great storytelling.
Bring a friend and enjoy the show!

Cook Book Club
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | The Book Nook, 200 NW 1st Ave, Canby, OR, 97013, United States
Join us for a delicious evening of food and conversation!
Purchase your ticket and pick up your featured cookbook in-store.
Choose a recipe to make from the book.
Prepare your dish at home and bring it to share potluck-style.
✨ Gather around the table to chat about the book, swap cooking tips, and enjoy a relaxed evening of great food and community.
Come hungry, leave inspired — and maybe with a few new favorite recipes.

The lion the witch and the Wardrobe
2026-05-29 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-30 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:30 | Gladstone High School, 18800 Portland Ave, Gladstone, OR, 97027, United States
Oregon City Children’s Theatre presents the play of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe.

Award-Winning Watercolor & Quilt Exhibit – 1937 Steiner Log Church
2026-05-30 10:00 - 16:00 | 1937 Steiner Log Church, OR, United States
The historic 1937 Steiner Log Church, “Oregon’s Newest Historical Destination” is pleased to welcome Oregon artists Steve & Jean Ludeman, who will be showcasing their award-winning watercolor art and quilts throughout the church on May 30th, 2026. The exhibit runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and as a free event to the public, admission to the church is waived. Steve’s art will include landscapes, seascapes, indigenous subjects and historic themes, as well as feature his acclaimed Lewis & Clark traveling history and art exhibit titled “The Grand Adventure Begins – Start of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1802-1804”. This exhibit, sponsored by the National Park Service, helps us observe our Nation’s 250th Anniversary. The exhibit is now on its second cross-country tour, with stops here in Oregon, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky and Montana. Steve is honored to be regarded as one of our country’s leading Lewis and Clark artists. Jean will display many of her superb award-winning quilts with designs from the 1800s to the present. She quilts a variety of styles including traditional piecing, modern designs, landscape, art quilts, and experimental design. As part of the National Quilts of Valor program, Jean has created many quilts for our Veterans. Two of her quilts were accepted to be displayed at American Quilting Society international shows in Paducah, KY. Due to no internet service at the Church, any purchases will need to be by check or cash. 1937 Steiner Log Church 68835 E. Barlow Trail Road Welches, OR 97067 To learn more and get directions to the church, please visit www.SteinerChurch.com To see examples of Steve and Jean’s stunning art, please visit www.SteveLudemanFineArt.com

Learn to garden with beneficial insects and paint with cockroaches!
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St., Silverton, 97381, United States
During this workshop, we will learn all about the good insects in your garden and how to encourage their presence. We know about how great ladybugs and praying mantids are, but did you know there are many more awesome critters out there that can help eat those pesky caterpillars and aphids? Students will also receive several handouts that contain helpful resources and information on beneficial insects and pollinators. Next, we will check out some pre-collected beneficial arthropods, and then take a little field trip to see what we can find around the garden. Finally, we will paint with giant Madagascar hissing cockroaches!
*This class is for ages 10+. Limited spaces available, sign up today!

Art Decked Out - Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Kickoff
2026-06-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Dee Denton Gallery, 368 S. State Street, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034, United States
Join us for the Art Decked Out celebration of Matt Patterson’s art. A New York Times bestselling illustrator and Fellow of The Explorers Club, Patterson has traveled from the rainforests of Belize to the remote thickets of Madagascar to capture the “Wild & Luscious” essence of the natural world. Known for his staggering realism and commitment to conservation, his award-winning work—including the 2024 Sibert Honor-winning The Book of Turtles—bridges the gap between fine art and field biology. Whether catching alligators from a kayak or documenting critically endangered tortoises, Patterson’s art is a testament to the beauty of the species he works tirelessly to protect. Get a first look at his original illustrations and hear about The Wetlands Conservancy’s work to save the native turtles and Wetlands of Oregon. Anne & Danny Schauffler and JoseLuis Sosa are musical guests. Bring a picnic as chairs & tables will be set up on the lawn for this festive event. Beverages are available for purchase. Matt Patterson will be onsite during the LO Festival of the Arts June 26, 27 & 27.

Art Group
2026-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 | OR
Calling all Artist and Artisans:
If you enjoy creating art but hate doing it by your lonesome, we have a group for you. Come join us Thursday mornings, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 822 Washington St., Oregon City.
Bring your own easel, paints, yarn, macrame, beads, paper, or basket weaving (or any other materials you can tote around), and come be creative in a welcoming community.

SICC Forest Festival
2026-06-05 08:00 - 18:00 | OR
The SICC Forest Festival is a lively celebration of Oregon forests, creativity, and community, bringing chainsaw artists, forestry professionals, educators, and families together in Sandy, Oregon for an unforgettable weekend. While the festival includes timber sports, mechanized demos, outdoor education, and hands-on experiences throughout the grounds, Sunday afternoon is where the art truly takes center stage.
Over three days, talented chainsaw artists transform massive Oregon logs into stunning sculptures right in front of the public. Visitors get to watch the entire process unfold, from rough cuts and flying sawdust to the final polished details. It is part sculpture showcase, part live performance, and part celebration of Pacific Northwest culture.
Sunday’s judging ceremony highlights the incredible craftsmanship, imagination, and personality behind each piece. Immediately following the awards, the festival hosts a live auction where guests can meet artists, support their work directly, and bid on one-of-a-kind carvings that carry the spirit of Oregon forests home with them.Local artist, Johnny Kimball, will be attempting a Guinness World Record attempt June 5th @noon through June 6th @noon.
Hosted by Trajectory, the SICC Forest Festival blends art, forestry, storytelling, trades, and community into a weekend that is energetic, welcoming, and uniquely Oregon.

Poetry Contest Winners Reading & Open Mic
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | St John the Evangelist Episcopalian Church, 2036 SE Jefferson St, Milwaukie, OR, 97222, United States
The Clackamas Arts Alliance, Milwaukie Poetry Series, and St. John the Evangelist Episcopal church are delighted to host the Poetry Contest Winners Reading and Open Mic on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The reading will be part of the June 5, 2026 First Friday in Milwaukie and will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the meeting room at St. John the Evangelist church.at 2036 SE Jefferson St. The Featured Readers will be the winners of the Writing Contest sponsored by the Clackamas Arts Alliance. The winners will be reading their winning poems from the contest. The event will also be available virtually on Zoom.
The Awards presentation will be hosted by Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita Paulann Petersen.
She has eight full-length books of poetry, most recently My Kindred from Salmon Poetry of Ireland. Her poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies, including Poetry, The Birmingham Review, Prairie Schooner, Orion, Catamaran, Wilderness Magazine, the Internet’s Poetry Daily, and POETRY IN MOTION, which put poems on Portland, Oregon buses and light rail cars. A former Stegner Fellow at Stanford University, she’s the recipient of the Holbrook Award from Oregon Literary Arts, and from Willamette Writers both a Distinguished Northwest Writer Award and a Legacy Award.
Then there will be the Open Mic for all who wish to read their own work or share some of their favorite poems. To get on the list to read ahead of time, please contact Tom Hogan at tomhogan2@comcast.net. Plan to read 2 poems. We will go another round depending on how many readers there are. There will also be a sign-up sheet at the event for those wishing to share.
Come along to this in-person event. You can register for Zoom by contacting Tom Hogan at tomhogan2@comcast.net and you will receive a link before the event.
The event will be recorded and available for viewing on demand on the Ledding Library YouTube Channel.

Teen Open Mic Night
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Youth Music Project Meteor Lounge, 2015 8th Ave., West Linn, OR, 97068, United States
The first Friday of every month, the teens take over Youth Music Project!
Are you a musician between the ages of 13 and 18? Join us for Teen Open Mic nights! Hosted by our amazing band of interns, open mics are the place to hone your performance skills. Rock out with in-house sound engineering, state-of-the art lighting, and a full back line of instruments. Musicians of all levels are invited to participate!
Don’t have a song to share? Join our supportive audience! Teen Open Mic is always free to attend and all ages.
Doors at 6:15 p.m. | Performances at 6:30 p.m.
