Calendar for August 2010

Boom!, Jul 31, 2010

Erin Kenly

People enjoying the 2009 Brain Tumor Walk. This year's event will take place on Aug. 28 at Willamette Park. See calendar listing for details.

Send calendar listings for the September issue by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, to editor@boomnw.com.

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• Einstein exhibit: Through Sept. 26, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1945 S.E. Water Ave., 503-797-4677. Explore the mysteries of space and time and journey inside the mind of one of the greatest scientists the world has ever known. Hours: daily 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Museum admission: $12 adults, $9 youth 3-13 and seniors 63 and older. Website: www.omsi.edu.

• Lakewood Theatre Company presents “Gypsy”: Through Aug. 22, Headlee Mainstage at Lakewood Center for the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego. Opening production in the company’s 2010-11 season. Music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, directed by Jim Crino. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday, plus some Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Season tickets available at the box office. Single ticket prices $27 to $32. Phone: 503-635-3901. Website: www.lakewood-center.org.

• Print Arts NW Gallery at Washington County Museum: 17677 N.W. Springville Road, Portland. Through Aug. 16: “Transformation,” monoprints and etchings by Andrew Totman. Info: 503-525-9259, www.printartsnw.org

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Healing Garden event: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, 24800 S.E. Stark St., Gresham. Garden tours, education, artist demonstration and sales, nature activities, music and garden volunteer information. Free and open to all. Info: legacyhealth.org/gardens.

• Prime Timers Dining Club: Wednesday, Aug. 4, Heidi’s restaurant, 1230 N.E. Cleveland Ave., Gresham, 503-667-4200. Singles age 50 and up are invited to the club’s monthly meeting. Social time at 6 p.m. followed by ordering dinner at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is Dutch treat. Info: Contact Pat at 503-936-5861 or PrimeTimersDning@aol.com. Check the website www.PrimeTimersDiningClub.com

• Zoo Tunes concert by Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, Oregon Zoo. Tickets $11. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster and at the zoo. Info: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

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• August travel opportunities through the Milwaukie Center Travel Desk: Gladstone Chautauqua Festival, Friday, Aug. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Scandinavian Festival, Thursday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Columbia River Gorge Cruise, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call the Travel Desk, , 503-653-8100, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, for cost and availability. The Milwaukie Center is at 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie.

• Good Vibes free noontime concerts: Noon to 1 p.m. Fridays through September in the Providence Portland Cancer Center, William Gray III Central Courtyard, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Schedule: Aug. 6, Mark Hanson, folk. Aug. 13, Mary Flower, blues. Aug. 20, Barbara Lusch, jazz. Aug. 27, The Pete Krebs Gypsy Trio, jazz. Sept. 10, Artificial Hip, ’60s and ’70s rock. Sept. 24, Lincoln’s Beard, folk. Free parking. Bring your lunch or enjoy lunch items from the Providence Fresh Express food cart. Info and complete schedule: www.providence.org/oregon/cancer.

• Ice Cream Social and Beach Bum Day: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, The Milwaukie Center, 5440 S.E. Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie, 503-653-8100. The public is invited to build a banana split or ice cream sundae and come dressed for the beach. The best “beach bum” entry wins an award. Cost: $2 per sundae. Proceeds benefit the Milwaukie Center Nutrition Program.

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• Outdoor concert by recording artist Michael McGinnis: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 (arrive between 5 and 6 p.m.), 3680 S.E. Oxbow Parkway, Gresham (the home of Mike and Margaret Rice, one-half mile from Camp Collins). McGinnis, a past member of the New Christry Minstrels, will perform in a benefit for the YMCA Camp Collins Kids to Camp Campaign. Bring low chairs or blankets and a picnic supper (adult beverages OK). Water and soft drinks will be for sale. Tickets: Adults $20 in advance, $25 day of show; children age 6-18 $10 in advance, $15 day of show. For tickets and more info, call 503-663-5813 or e-mail nelcock@ymca-portland.org or wburks@ymca-portland.org

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• Zoo Beat concert by The Levon Helm Band, with Joe Pug: 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, Oregon Zoo. Tickets $24, sold through Ticketmaster and at the zoo. Info: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

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• Rose Villa Farmer’s Market and Craft Fair: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, Rose Villa Senior Living Community, 13467 S.E. Laurie Ave., Oak Grove. Rose Villa will hold a large one-time market in its Community Garden. Along with fresh produce grown by the Rose Villa residents, there will also be booths selling goat cheese, caramels, local wine and more. While you’re there, enjoy a tour of Rose Villa’s community garden near the Willamette River and get some tips on growing your own vegetables from Rose Villa’s Master Gardener, Hank Delison. Free admission.

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• Good Vibes free noontime concerts: Noon to 1 p.m. Fridays through September in the Providence Portland Cancer Center, William Gray III Central Courtyard, 4805 N.E. Glisan St., Portland. Remaining schedule: Aug. 13, Mary Flower, blues. Aug. 20, Barbara Lusch, jazz. Aug. 27, The Pete Krebs Gypsy Trio, jazz. Sept. 10, Artificial Hip, ’60s and ’70s rock. Sept. 24, Lincoln’s Beard, folk. Free parking. Bring your lunch or enjoy lunch items from the Providence Fresh Express food cart. Info and complete schedule: www.providence.org/oregon/cancer.

• Movie Matinee – “Up”: 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, Hollywood Senior Center, 1820 N.E. 40th Ave., Portland, 503-288-8303. Animated adventure about an old homebody (voiced by Ed Asner) who flies away with an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer in tow. Rated PG. Admission: $1 suggested donation to the senior center. Come early and enjoy pizza, salad & a soft drink for $2. Shown with subtitles at 1 p.m. Aug. 20.

• Zoo Beat concert by The B-52s: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, Oregon Zoo. Tickets $27, sold through Ticketmaster and at the zoo. Info: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

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• Sherwood Art and Wine Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 14-15, on Washington and Main streets in historic downtown Sherwood. Enjoy food, wine and artists at this event sponsored by WildCat Haven, a nonprofit that provides a lifetime home for captive born wildcats (bobcats, serval, lynx, and cougars) that have been abused or neglected. Make sure to stop by the WildCat Haven booth and see all the merchandise featuring our adorable rescues. Info: www.wildcathaven.org or 503-625-0812.

• Zoo Beat concert by Chris Isaak: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, Oregon Zoo. Tickets $37.50, sold through Ticketmaster and at the zoo. Info: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

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