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Ongoing

ART & BACKFENCE PRESENT: CAMPFIRE STORIES

Old Moody Barge Building @ Zidell Yards 3121 S Moody Ave, Portland

Hosted by Frayn Masters & Mindy Nettifee In collaboration with BackFence PDX, ART presents CAMPFIRE STORIES, a live, outdoor* storytelling event you won’t want to miss! Spend a fall evening around a campfire** enjoying your favorite outdoor treats while your favorite Portland storytellers spin tales of wonder.  Parking is $5 per vehicle. There are only 60 tickets available per show. Regular Tickets are $20 and gets you into the show. VIP tickets are $50 and comes with parking, a goodie bag, and a drink ticket (VIP tickets are limited to 10 per show). Masks and proof of vaccination are required to attend.*** When the leaves are in their glorious orange and red prime, and a hint of crispness is in the air, it’s the perfect time for ghost,…

$20 – $50

Writing with Herbs w/ Amanda Andrei

Online N/A, Portland

WHAT: A four-week generative online collaboration WHEN: Begins Saturday, September 18th, 2021—just in time for the autumnal equinox. This class is hosted on our rich interactive online platform, WetInk. The class is broken into four weeks, and within those weeks you go at your own pace. In addition, there will be two zoom meetings—one at the start of class on 9/18 and one at the close of class on 10/15. These meetings will occur from 12-130pm Pacific. ACCESS: You can buy a seat in this workshop at our standard rate of $350, but this offering is also available at a sliding scale to anyone who inquires. Please reach out to Daniel Elder at registration@corporealwriting.com. Payment plans are also available. Writing With Herbs Leaves, flowers, buds,…

$350

From the Caves at 45th Parallel Wines and Two Rivers Bookstore

45th Parallel Wines 8527 N Lombard Street, Portland

45th Parallel Wines, in partnership with Two Rivers Bookstore, is excited to host local author Thea Prieto and her new award-winning book, From the Caves. Drop by 45th Parallel during the week of September 12th with a copy of From the Caves in hand and you will receive 10% off on all in-store purchases, including local and imported wines, beer, and cider, as well as nonalcoholic drinks and food items. If you don't already own a copy of Thea Prieto's book, From the Caves will be available for purchase at Two Rivers Bookstore, located three blocks away from 45th Parallel; to purchase From the Caves online, please visit tworiversbooks.com/book/9781636280028. This week-long offer will conclude with an informal author appearance at 45th Parallel. Please join Thea…

Free

The Tesla City Stories Season 6 World Premiere

The Old Church Concert Hall 1422 SW 11th Ave, Portland

We are so grateful to be back! A monthly night of vintage radio comedy and drama — live onstage in Portland, Oregon! Straight outta 1944! Laughs! Chills! Romance! Danger! Booze! Eats! Cash bar! Live Foley! 1940’s live music! Prizes! Audience participation! New installment of “Blevins to Betsy“. Threatened by crooner Bobby Villanova’s attentions towards Betsy, Blevins takes comfort in the knowledge he’s still first in the hearts of radio fans. He is, isn’t he? “Blevins to Betsy” is a romantic-comedy set in the world of radio. He’s Blevins DeBell, America’s favorite radio star. She’s Betsy Harper, small town girl and production assistant at the TBC. Their fortunes and hearts become entangled when Betsy steps into the figurative shoes of Blevins’s former co-star and wife, Joan…

$9 – $140

Lux Radio Theater’s “The Day the Earth Stood Still”

Alberta Abbey 126 NE Alberta Street #205, Portland

Fake Radio opens its 2021 season of shows with a recreation of Lux Radio Theatre's 1954 Broadcast of: ”The Day the Earth Stood Still" Our special guest star is Phil Proctor, cast member from the world-famous "Firesign Theater" comedy troupe!! If you don't think Science Fiction can be hysterically funny, then welcome to the world of Fake Radio's comedic recreations of old-time radio classics! An alien named Klaatu lands his spacecraft on Earth just after the end of World War II. He brings an important message to the planet that he wishes to tell the representatives of all nations. However, communication turns out to be difficult due to Cold War fears and Klaatu is forced to try an alternative approach. The result shocks the entire…

$25 – $45