Please consider checking out, and supporting, Anna Fritz‘s kickstarter campaign to release a new album, The Gospel of Tree Bark. Anna Fritz’s Wake was totally and phenomenally awesome. Send her all your money. “Most of the songs that will be on this record were written in an old growth forest in southern Oregon… Continue reading The Gospel of Tree Bark
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Societies with secrets, security culture and online social media
There’s a post about a new Social Media Code of Conduct for Massachusetts Freemasons [PDF] (HT @Masonictraveller) over at Freemason Information, part of The Beehive series by Fred Milliken. This document mentioned is particularly interesting to me because it touches on some issues I think are important; and the reactions to the document are also… Continue reading Societies with secrets, security culture and online social media
Enochian Magick Lecture at Sekhet-Maat on Oct 23th
This Enochian Magick Lecture is actually going to be a full day of enochian magick and ritual at Sekhet-Maat Lodge on Saturday, Oct 23th, 2010. Starting at 12:30pm there’s a series of talks until 5pm. Then there’s some great unstructured time to hang out, grab some food and talk before heading back. Finally, at 8pm… Continue reading Enochian Magick Lecture at Sekhet-Maat on Oct 23th
Richard Kaczynski’s Perdurabo at Sekhet-Maat on Sept 16th at 7:30pm
I’m helping to organize this event, and it’s going to be great. Richard Kaczynski, author of the newly revised and expanded Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley, is coming to Sekhet-Maat Lodge 1409 SE Stark in Portland for a lecture and book signing on Thursday, Sept 16th at 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm). This will… Continue reading Richard Kaczynski’s Perdurabo at Sekhet-Maat on Sept 16th at 7:30pm
Sacred Sex Magic workshop series in Portland starting Jun 5th
(At first, when I tried to write “workshop” I ended up with “workship” and, although a typo, a mixture of workshop and worship seems to me on the right path given the topic.) Dawn Isidora and Ravyn Stanfield are offering “Sacred Sex Magic” in Portland. There will be three weekend classes as part of the… Continue reading Sacred Sex Magic workshop series in Portland starting Jun 5th
JIm Malcolm in Oregon on Feb 5th and 7th
One of my favourite artists is going to be in town next week. The shows are smaller, more intimate. In fact, the Portland show is going to be in a house. Apparently the show in Portland isn’t selling well, and they’re thinking of canceling it. (There’s some sporting event or another that Sunday they think… Continue reading JIm Malcolm in Oregon on Feb 5th and 7th
Oregon Friends of Jung Red Book Program on April 16-17th
A presentation, a lecture and a party in April around Jung’s Red Book are being organized by the Oregon Friends of Jung as a full program of events. C.G Jung’s Red Book: A Presentation by Sonu Shamdasani with introduction by Daniel Baumann, President of the Zurich Jung Institute and great-grandson of C.G. Jung Friday, April… Continue reading Oregon Friends of Jung Red Book Program on April 16-17th
Matt Haimovitz at Doug Fir on Jan 21st at 9pm
Back in Nov ’07, I got to see Matt Haimovitz play with members of the Portland Cello Project in the music section of a book shop in downtown Portland. I wrote about that after seeing the show. The space was simply packed with people, wall to wall. It was definitely interesting. Looks like Haimovitz is… Continue reading Matt Haimovitz at Doug Fir on Jan 21st at 9pm
Benefit show for Skip Von Kuske at Kennedy School on Jan 14th at 7pm
There’s a special benefit show, free but donations requested, for Skip Von Kuske on Thu, Jan 14th. There’s more info here. A MUSICAL BENEFIT FOR CELLIST SKIP vonKUSKE Thursday, January 14 The Kennedy School All ages and FREE admission. Donations gratefully accepted. Featuring: THE PORTLAND CELLO PROJECT SNEAKIN’ OUT THE STOLEN SWEETS ……..and special musical… Continue reading Benefit show for Skip Von Kuske at Kennedy School on Jan 14th at 7pm
7th Planet Picture Show at Mt. Tabor on Dec 27th at 7pm
On Sun, Dec 27th at 7pm there’s a double feature of Mark Hamill flicks as part of the 7th Planet Picture Show at the Mt. Tabor Lounge (even though the info keeps saying “theater”, it’s in the lounge). This isn’t just a couple of crummy movies. No! In fact, this is a couple of crummy… Continue reading 7th Planet Picture Show at Mt. Tabor on Dec 27th at 7pm
Ben Darwish’s afrobeat tribute to Michael Jackson at Goodfoot on Dec 26th at 9pm
Okay, this sounds wild. Local musician Ben Darwish [also] is playing with a 10-piece band at The Goodfoot on Sat, Dec 26th at 9pm. The music will be an tribute to Michael Jackson in the style of afrobeat! Put on your dancing shoes for an Afrobeat concert inspired by Michael Jackson’s music. Innovative Portland-based composer… Continue reading Ben Darwish’s afrobeat tribute to Michael Jackson at Goodfoot on Dec 26th at 9pm
Massive 14 at Crown Room on Dec 26th at 9pm
Later today, at The Crown Room (205 NW 4th Ave) will be a big event, with a dance party and fashion show, called Massive [also]. It’s 21+ but only $3, and $1 beers. Performing will be original members of Parliament Funkadelic and DJ’s Dr. Adam & Evil One. What is Massive?
Walking Home at Red & Black on Dec 18th at 6pm
Walking Home will be playing with other bands on Fri, Dec 18th at Red & Black Cafe as a benefit for Gender Free For All Anna and Sami are home, after our six-week tour with the Portland Cello Project, and we’re excited to announce our first performance back in town. We’ll be playing at the… Continue reading Walking Home at Red & Black on Dec 18th at 6pm
Mark Growden at Mississippi on Nov 22nd at 8pm
Mark Growden will be at Mississippi Studios on Sun, Nov 22nd at 8pm with 3 Leg Torso. Mark Growden – Saint Judas
Get Mortified at Someday Lounge on Nov 20th & 21st at 8:30pm
Two nights, each only $10 or $12 at the door, at Someday Lounge on Nov 20th and 21st, it’s time again to get Mortified! And, it’s actually the two-year anniversary of the show, apparently. Mortified is a comic excavation of the strange and extraordinary things we created as kids. Witness adults sharing their own adolescent… Continue reading Get Mortified at Someday Lounge on Nov 20th & 21st at 8:30pm
Anomie Belle at Doug Fir on Oct 29 at 8pm
Anomie Belle is back in town on the 29th at Doug Fir: Anomie Belle w/ The Heavy and The Satisfiers Thursday, October 29th Doug Fir Lounge $10 8pm Doors Anomie Belle is now on twitter! http://twitter.com/anomiebelle To hear Anomie Belle’s most recent live KEXP in-studio performance, go to: http://kexp.org/live/liveperformance.aspx?rID=30150
Bogville III ~ Eye of Retribution at Lotus Seed on Nov 13th & 14th at 9pm
Bogville part III is coming up. All ages, as long as by all you mean not under 18, apparently. FRIDAY the 13th of November and SATURDAY the 14th of November $10 in advance $15 at the Door Tickets available online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/82888 Doors at 8pm performance at 9pm SHARP BOGVILLE: Chapter III Eye of Retribution… Continue reading Bogville III ~ Eye of Retribution at Lotus Seed on Nov 13th & 14th at 9pm
Viva Oz Vegas at Bagdad on Oct 24th at 6pm
It’s an Oz themed circus. ‘Nough said. SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th 6pm-10pm at THE BAGDAD THEATER 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd with special Portland guests THE WANDERLUST CIRCUS $20 ADVANCE TICKETS http://www.ticketmaster.com/Viva-Oz-Vegas-tickets/artist/1369090 $25 at the door Can Can Presents is excited to announce the return of its Vegas-style floor show, Viva Oz Vegas. For the first time… Continue reading Viva Oz Vegas at Bagdad on Oct 24th at 6pm
Tiger Lilly and Sunny Lu: Cirque du Chat at Echo Theatre from Nov 28th – Jan 3rd
Apparently the theme of this new circus by Do Jump! is the memoirs of a cat. Interesting. Thanksgiving weekend – New Years weekend at the historic Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th DO JUMP!’s new holiday show is based on the memoirs of Sunny Lu (a beautiful orange tabby). See the extraordinary human members of DO… Continue reading Tiger Lilly and Sunny Lu: Cirque du Chat at Echo Theatre from Nov 28th – Jan 3rd
Mission of Burma at Doug Fir on Nov 10th at 9pm
Mission of Burma [also] is back at Doug Fir Lounge on Nov 10th at 9pm: Legendary Boston combo returns to the Doug Fir MISSION OF BURMA with guests $15 advance, $17 day of show
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