Tickets go on Sale for the RED DRESS Party April 17 on Feb 1st
Mon Feb 1st – The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus – Cinema 21 – 7p – $8
Terry Gilliam’s latest film turned out to be Heath Ledger’s last. In fact, the late actor died before completing his role. In a moving act of solidarity, other actors stepped in to fill out the part and help Gilliam complete the film, which tells the tale of a mysterious band of traveling players. Among those actors were Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell. In addition, Tom Waits, Christopher Plummer, and supermodel Lily Cole also star. Todd McCarty writes that many Ledger fans will turn out just to see his final performance. But it is genuinely interesting to see how under duress, Gilliam contrived to work the other actors into the role his three successors play versions of the character in the CGI sequence set in fantastical other dimensions. It all comes off well lively action and excellent visual effects. Barbara Goslawski of Boxoffice calls it ” Terry Gilliam’s masterpiece every favorite Gilliam device and trope is employed here to breathtaking effect. The film deserves to be seen on the big screen.” Ray Bennett of the Hollywood Reporter notes that the tale “allows Gilliam to employ his remarkable gift for imagery.” In Allan Hunter’s view at Screen International, fans will “welcome it as a return to what Gilliam does best.” James Christopher of the Times of London writes that THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS “is a film with a huge heart and a dazzling eye.”
Thurs Feb 4th – A Prairie Home Companion Live in HD – Regal Lloyd Center – 8P – $10.50
February 4, 2010 — Coming to you live from the Fitzgerald Theater, and beamed into movie theaters across the country, it’s a special Thursday evening edition of A Prairie Home Companion. Featuring legendary English singer-songwriter Elvis Costello, sibling vocal powerhouses Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele, songstress Heather Masse, and the finest folk duo around, Robin and Linda Williams. Also with us, The Royal Academy of Radio Actors; Sue Scott and Tim Russell, with both Tom Keith AND Fred Newman creating sound effects mayhem. All this, plus a punched-up Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band, and of course, The News from Lake Wobegon. Two hours of non-stop fun (well, there’ll be a brief intermission) on the big screen.
Fri Feb 5th – Little Shop of Horrors – Ambridge Event Center – 7p – $48 (includes dinner)
A down-and out skid row floral assistant becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination!
Sat Feb 6th – Portland Seafood & Wine Festival – Convention Center – 12n-9p – $12
This winter event held February 5 & 6, 2010 is a celebration of all things Oregon, but most specifically our wonderful Oregon seafood and wines.
Scheduled in the quiet of winter, and smack dab in the middle of the Dungeness Crab season, it promises to be a popular event in Portland, the gateway to the Oregon coast and the Oregon wine country. The event will be a very upscale yet festive event at the Oregon Convention Center, promising a climate-controlled facility with lots of on-site and surrounding parking. Over 98,000 square feet of exhibit space will allow for lots of room to wander the event while stopping to sit and enjoy the good food, drink and live music throughout the event.
The first 500 people each day through the gates receive a commemorative wine glass to use at the festival and then take home with you. Portions of the $12 admission charge go to the Oregon Chapter of the National MS Society. There will be a $2 discount price on tickets purchased within the first 2 hours of the festival each day.
Food item prices range from $1 and up. Wine sampling starts at .50 and prices for menu items varies from $2 to $15.00.
Sun Feb 7th – Superbowl
Coming up….
Tues Feb 9th – Schmooze @ TBD
Thurs Feb 11th – Anvil @ Wonder Ballroom
Fri Feb 12th – Boys and Girls Club Showcase of Wine and Cheese @ PDX Convention Center
Sat Feb 13th – Seven Minutes in Heaven: Portland Story Theater @ Hipbone Studio
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