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Vintage Portland Events 1/27/12 - 2/2/12

Here's the run-down of the Best Vintage Films, Music, and Events Happening in Portland this week!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

The Red Shoes (1948 - Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger) is showing at 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.) at 7:00 and 9:30 pm.  General Admission is $3.

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Bureau of Standards Big Band is performing at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $12.

Pete Krebs and his Portland Playboys are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

The Ukeladies, and Libertine Belles are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 9:00 pm.  Admission is $7.

It's Free Fourth Friday at The Portland Art Museum!  Taste ART - Food cART is being presented by The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 5:00 - 8:00 pm tonight.  Local food carts will design menu items, both savory and sweet, to serve on Saturdays and Free Fourth Friday nights.  All specials will be inspired by works in the collection.  This program will repeat weekly on Saturdays until March 31, 2012.

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

The Red Shoes (1948 - Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger) is showing at 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.) at 7:00 and 9:30 pm.  General Admission is $3.

Sunrise (1928 - F.W. Murnau) is showing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) with Original Live Score being performed by Lori Goldston and Greg Campbell at 7:30 pm.  General Admission is $12.

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Taste ART - Food cART is being presented by The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Local food carts will design menu items, both savory and sweet, to serve on Saturdays and Free Fourth Friday nights.  All specials will be inspired by works in the collection.  This program will repeat weekly on Saturdays until March 31, 2012.

A House of Stone for Dr. Mackenzie: Rebuilding Portland's Architectural History is a lecture being presented by The Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand Ave.) from 10:00 - 11:30 am.  Admission is $10 for Members, $18 for the General Public.  Pre-registration is strongly suggested through the AHC website.

McMenamins is presenting a series of History Presentations as part of the Crystal Centennial Celebration.  The line-up includes a History Presentation by Joe Bianco, 1950's - 1960's Oregonian crime reporter from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.  At 2:30 pm, congregate at the rear of the Crystal Ballroom for a Tour of the Crystal Ballroom and Hotel led by McMenamins Historian Tim Hills.  Then at 4:00 pm meet in Al's Den for a Presentation by Patrick Rosenkranz, who worked at the Crystal in the late 60's.  The Crystal Ballroom is located at 1332 W. Burnside St.  It's all Free!

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

The Red Shoes (1948 - Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger) is showing at 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.) at 3:00 pm.  General Admission is $3.

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Martens Combination are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

The Video Game Quiz Show is taking place at Ground Kontrol (511 NW Couch St.) at 7:00 pm. 

Museum Tour Remix - Hair Tours for Families is taking place at The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.  Artist in Residence Lexa Walsh will guide families on a tour of the Museum looking at hats, headpieces, and wigs in artworks in the American and European collections.  The tour will include tableau vivant, as participants try on "wig" frames and re-enact their favorite styles.  Tours depart from the Park Avenue entrance and are free with museum admission - no reservations required.

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

Yeti Bootleg #2: The In Sound From Way Out is showing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  General Admission is $7.

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Suspiria (1977 - Dario Argento) is showing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  General Admission is $7.

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Girl Group! & Tarot with Traci is taking place at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 5:00 - 10:00 pm.

A River of Stories - Two historical perspectives of the Willamette River is a lecture being presented by The Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  Presenters include Carl Abbott (Professor of Urban Studies, Portland State University) and William L. Lang (Professor of History, Portland State University).

Logging in the Gorge: History of the Bridal Veil Lumbering Co. is a lecture being presented by Chuck Rollins and Steve Lehl at McMenamins Edgefield Power Station (2126 SW Halsey St. - Troutdale, OR) at 6:30 pm.  Admission is Free.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Chinatown (1974 - Roman Polanski) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 9:20 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Be Square - A collection of Holga work featuring Peter Carlson, Zeb Andrews, Nancy Guidry, Mark Hadley, Faulkner Short, and Kendall Stewart is showing at Powell's City of Books Basil Hallward Gallery through the month of February.  The show features the work of a large portion of the staff of Blue Moon Camera and Machine (8417 N. Lombard St).  The First Thursday Opening is from 6:30 - 9:30 in the Basil Hallward Gallery (located upstairs in the Pearl Room).

Lulu's Vintage (916 W. Burnside St.) is having a First Thursday Opening with paintings by Amelia Opie from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  This event kicks off a month long Fundraiser for DoveLewis, a non-profit animal hospital in Portland.  Throughout the month of February, 10% of all sales of vintage clothing and accessories will be donated to DoveLewis and on "Furry Friend Fridays" 20% of all sales of vintage clothing and accessories will be donated to DoveLewis.

Shop Vintage Portland Blog 4th Anniversary

I began this blog back on January 27, 2008 as an online guide to all the vintage things that Portland had to offer.

In August & September of 2012 my husband and I were excited to release physical maps that are guides to vintage, retro and design in Portland. We will be releasing the second copy of the map in the middle of this year.

We are proud that people from around the world turn to Shop Vintage Portland to find out about vintage, retro and design in Portland!

Vintage Portland Events 1/20/12 - 1/26/12

Here's the run-down of the Best Vintage Films, Music, and Events Happening in Portland this week!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

Waiting For Godot (1961 - Alan Schneider) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Red Dawn (1984 - John Milius) is showing in "Hecklevision" in partnership with The Portland Mercury at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  How does Hecklevision work?  Texts sent from audience members, Portland Mercury writers, and film fans commenting on Red Dawn will pop up onscreen in Pop-Up Video fashion.  General Admission is $7.

The Annual Winter Sale is taking place at Bonnet (412 NW11th Ave.) Friday, January 20th (11:00 am - 6:00 pm), Saturday, January 21st (11:00 am - 6:00 pm), and Sunday, January 22nd (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm).  Select styles are marked down to 50% off!

Jelly Roll, a size-positive dance party, is happening at Crush (1400 SE Morrison St.) from 9:00 pm - Late.  Admission is $3 with a portion going to benefit Fat Fancy.

Tony Starlight's 5th Anniversary Party & Show Part 1 is taking place at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 8:00 pm and is featuring The Reece Marshburn Trio, Karla Harris, and Bo & Barbara Ayars.  Admission is $15.

AnnaPaul & The Bearded Lady are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

Underscore Orkestra and The Shanghai Woolies are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 9:00 pm.  Admission is $10.

A Glaze of Glory - The Artistry of Art Tile is a new exhibit taking place at The Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand Ave).  The Opening Reception for the exhibit is tonight from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  Admission to the Reception is free.

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

The NW Film Center is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with The 40th Anniversary Movie Marathon.  Enjoy this movie marathon of epic proportions complete with classic cinematic entertainment hosted by Sean McGrath, film trivia, live performances, special guests including Dan Halstead and Cort and Fatboy, and a few surprises.  It's 12 Hours of Cinematic Ecstasy!  The event is taking place at McMenamin's Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd).  Admission is $40 (available at the door or through The NW Film Center.

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Palmer Wirfs Antique and Collectible Show at the Clark County Fairgrounds is taking place Saturday, January 21st from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday, January 22nd from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.  The Clark County Fairgrounds Event Center is located just off I-5, 9 miles north of Portland.  Take the 179th Street Exit headed north or south.  Plenty of parking ($5).  General Admission is $6.

The Annual Winter Sale is taking place at Bonnet (412 NW11th Ave.) Friday, January 20th (11:00 am - 6:00 pm), Saturday, January 21st (11:00 am - 6:00 pm), and Sunday, January 22nd (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm).  Select styles are marked down to 50% off!

Rejuvenation (1100 SE Grand Ave.) is having their Annual Factory Sale at the Portland store only.  Enjoy 50% off the lowest marked price on selected items and up to 75% off select furniture and accessories.  The sale takes place Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd.

Tony Starlight's 5th Anniversary Party & Show Part 1 is taking place at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 8:00 pm and is featuring The All-Star Horns.  Admission is $15.

It's Soulful Saturdays with DJ Pippa Possible, performing at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 8:00 - 11:00 pm.

The Tezeta Band is performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 9:00 pm.  Admission is $6.

Taste ART - Food cART is being presented by The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Local food carts will design menu items, both savory and sweet, to serve on Saturdays and Free Fourth Friday nights.  All specials will be inspired by works in the collection.  This program will repeat weekly on Saturdays until March 31, 2012.

Real Estate Development and the Re-Shaping of Old Portland is a lecture taking place at The Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand Ave.) at 10:00 am.  For ticket availability please call the AHC at 503-231-7264.

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Palmer Wirfs Antique and Collectible Show at the Clark County Fairgrounds is taking place Saturday, January 21st from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Sunday, January 22nd from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.  The Clark County Fairgrounds Event Center is located just off I-5, 9 miles north of Portland.  Take the 179th Street Exit headed north or south.  Plenty of parking ($5).  General Admission is $6.

The Annual Winter Sale is taking place at Bonnet (412 NW11th Ave.) Friday, January 20th (11:00 am - 6:00 pm), Saturday, January 21st (11:00 am - 6:00 pm), and Sunday, January 22nd (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm).  Select styles are marked down to 50% off!

Rejuvenation (1100 SE Grand Ave.) is having their Annual Factory Sale at the Portland store only.  Enjoy 50% off the lowest marked price on selected items and up to 75% off select furniture and accessories.  The sale takes place Saturday, January 21st and Sunday, January 22nd.

Museum Tour Remix - Hair Tours for Families is taking place at The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.  Artist in Residence Lexa Walsh will guide families on a tour of the Museum looking at hats, headpieces, and wigs in artworks in the American and European collections.  The tour will include tableau vivant, as participants try on "wig" frames and re-enact their favorite styles.  Tours depart from the Park Avenue entrance and are free with museum admission - no reservations required.

Claiming a Place in the Modern World - Japanese Prints in the 20th Century is a lecture presented by Donald Jenkins, Curator Emeritus taking place at The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.  Free for Portland Art Museum Members or with Museum admission.  Tickets are limited.

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 23

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Saturday Mornings At Night Part One: Americana is showing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  Enjoy "Two decades of Saturday morning cartoons, commercials and insanity, compressed into a 90 minute cornucopia of fun."  General Admission is $5.

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Eastern Condors (1987 - Sammo Hung) is showing at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  General Admission is $7.

 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Ground Kontrol (511 NW Couch St.) is hosting their Free Play Party from 5:00 pm - Close with DJs starting at 9:00 pm.  $5 Cover for free games all night.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

Say Anything (1989 - Cameron Crowe) is showing at The Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Serpico (1973 - Sidney Lumet) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Vintage Portland Events 1/13/12 - 1/19/12

Here's the run-down of the Best Vintage Films, Music, and Events Happening in Portland this week!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

The Life of Oharu (1952 - Kenji Mizoguchi) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  General Admission is $9 or Free with Portland Art Museum Admission.  Before or after the film, enjoy the Portland Art Museum's exhibition The Artist's Touch, The Craftsman's Hand: Three Centuries of Japanese Prints.

Female Trouble (1974 - John Waters) is showing at 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.) at 7:00 and 9:30 pm.  General Admission is $3.

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Sportin' Lifers are performing at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $10.

Pete Krebs and his Portland Playboys are having their debut record release at The Secret Scoiety (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free!

The Portland Old-Time Music Gathering is taking place today until Sunday, January 15th.  More information about participating musicians and venues can be found on their website.

Torch & Twang are performing at Duff's Garage (1635 SE 7th Ave.) at 9:00 pm.  Don't miss the early show with The Hamdogs from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

Native Land (1942 - Paul Strand, Leo Hurwitz) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 4:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Kuroneko (1968 - Kaneto Shindo) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  General Admission is $9.

Female Trouble (1974 - John Waters) is showing at 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.) at 7:00 and 9:30 pm.  General Admission is $3.

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Midnight Serenaders are performing at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $10.

DJ Pippa Possible is performing at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 8:00 - 11:00 pm.  This set will feature the likes of ABBA, George Michael, Prince, Stevie, Al Green, Donna Summer, Tom Tom Club, ESG, Michael Jackson and more! 

The No Tomorrow Boys are releasing a new 7-inch, (Do The) No Tomorrow Twist, and performing alongside The Lordy Lords, Youthbitch, and Cherry City Deadbeats at Club 21 (2035 NE Glisan St.) at 9:00 pm.

Miz Kitty's Parlour presents Casey Macgill's Blue 4 Trio, Curt Carlyle, Water Tower Bucket Boys, Rich Kirby, Lorraine Bahr & Ritah Parrish, and Bo Peep for a Turn-of-the-Century Vaudeville hall at The Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan St).  Doors at 6:00 pm, Show at 7:00 pm.  Admission is $12.

Boy & Bean are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free!

The Stolen Sweets are performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 9:00 pm.  Admission is $12.

Taste ART - Food cART is being presented by The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Local food carts will design menu items, both savory and sweet, to serve on Saturdays and Free Fourth Friday nights.  All specials will be inspired by works in the collection.  This program will repeat weekly on Saturdays until March 31, 2012.

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

This is Your Life: Holocaust Survivors (1953 - 1961 - Axel Gruenberg, Richard Gottlieb) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 4:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

The Crusades (1935 - Cecil B. Demille) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  General Admission is 7:00 pm.

Female Trouble (1974 - John Waters) is showing at 5th Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.) at 3:00 pm.  General Admission is $3.

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

The Video Game Quiz Show is taking place at Ground Kontrol (511 NW Couch St.) at 7:00 pm.

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

King: A Filmed Record - From Montgomery to Memphis (1970 - Sidney Lumet, Joseph Mankiewicz) is showing at Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St.) at 7:00 and 9:00 pm.  General Admission is $6.

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Earth Girls Are Easy (1988 - Julien Temple) is showing at Pix Patisserie (3901 N. Williams Ave.) at 8:30 pm.  Admission is Free!

The Carlton Jackson Dave Mills Big Band is performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 7:30 pm.  Admission is $7.

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Bonnie Laing-Malcolmson, The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art, will discuss Manuel Izquierdo Paperworks - an exhibition showing at The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) until March 4, 2012.  Stop by at 9:15 am for coffee, lecture at 10:00 am.  Free for adults 55 and over. 

Caleb Klauder & Sammy Lind are performing at McMenamins Edgefield Winery (2126 SW Halsey St. - Troutdale, OR) at 7:00 pm.  Admission is Free!

 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

The Chalice of Sorrow (1916 - Rex Ingram) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Waiting for Godot (1961 - Alan Schneider) is showing at The NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $9.

The Godfather (1972 - Francis Ford Coppola) is showing at The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 8:30 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Strangled Darlings and Dogtooth are performing at The White Eagle Saloon (836 N. Russell St.) at 8:30 pm.  Admission is Free!

Vintage Portland Events 1/6/12 - 1/12/12

Here's the run-down of the Best Vintage Films, Music, and Events Happening in Portland this week!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982 - Robert Altman) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982 - Steven Spielberg) is showing at McMenamins Bagdad Theater & Pub (3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd).  10:00 pm Doors, 11:00 pm Film.  General Admission is $3.

Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Silver State Sinners, a collection of rare 1950's thru 1970's short films about Nevada and Las Vegas, is being presented by Ian Sundahl at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St.) at 7:00 and 9:00 pm.  General Admission is $7.

DJ Holiday is performing at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 7:00 - 11:00 pm.

The Bridgetown Septet (featuring members of The Midnight Serenaders) is performing / having a CD Release Party at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $12.

Swing Papillon is performing at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

Museum Tour Remix is taking place at The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.  Local musicians, Museum staff, and volunteers will collaborate with Artist in Residence Lexa Walsh in writing and performing songs about and inspired by objects and artists in the Museum.  This experience will bring spectacle, delight, and varied perspectives to the museum tour and will live on as a playlist on the Museum’s iPods.  Tours depart from the Park Avenue entrance and are free with museum admission - no reservation required.

 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

Utamaro and His Five Women (1946 - Kenji Mizoguchi) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 2:00 pm.  General Admission is $9 or Free with Portland Art Museum Admission.  Before or after the film, enjoy the Portland Art Museum's exhibition The Artist's Touch, The Craftsman's Hand: Three Centuries of Japanese Prints.

Eve's Leaves (1926 - Paul Sloane) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 5:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Cry Danger (1951 - Robert Parrish) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm - Followed By - Sleep, My Love (1948 - Douglas Sirk).  Both films are part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

DJ Pippa Possible is performing at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 8:00 - 11:00 pm.

First Saturday Swing is taking place at The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) from 8:30 pm - Midnight.  Drop in for dinner, cocktails, music and dancing - Dance lessons with Russell Bruner from Swingtime PDX, music from AnnaPaul & The Bearded Lady (9:00 pm) and Eric Stern from Vagabond Opera.

Taste ART - Food cART is being presented by The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.  Local food carts will design menu items, both savory and sweet, to serve on Saturdays and Free Fourth Friday nights.  All specials will be inspired by works in the collection.  This program will repeat weekly on Saturdays until March 31, 2012.

Beginning Records & Methodology is being presented at The Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park Ave.) from 10:00 am - Noon.  Admission is $15 for Members, $20 for Non-members.  Please RSVP through the Oregon Historical Society.

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982 - Robert Altman) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 2:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

The Goose Woman (1925 - Clarence Brown) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 4:30 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Wanda (1970 - Barbara Loden) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Museum Tour Remix - Hair Tours for Families is taking place at The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave.) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm.  Artist in Residence Lexa Walsh will guide families on a tour of the Museum looking at hats, headpieces, and wigs in artworks in the American and European collections.  The tour will include tableau vivant, as participants try on "wig" frames and re-enact their favorite styles.  Tours depart from the Park Avenue entrance and are free with museum admission - no reservations required.

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 9

The Grey Fox (1982 - Phil Borsos) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  This film is part of the NW Film Center's 40th Anniversary Events and Northwest Tracking / Essential Northwest Series.  Admission: Pay What You Will!

Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

On The Vitaphone, 1928-1930 (1928-1930 - Various) is showing at the NW Film Center / Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  This film is part of the Treasures From the UCLA Film & Television Archive Film Series.  General Admission is $9.

Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

B Movie Bingo presents Bulletproof (1988 - Steve Carver) at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  General Admission is $5.

Girl Group! & Tarot with Traci is taking place at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 5:00 - 10:00 pm.

 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Andrew Oliver Presents: Chet Baker & Gerry Muligan Revisited at Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30.  Admission is $8.

Flat Rock String Band is performing at Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

 Raising Arizona (1987 - Joel Coen) is showing at Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E. Burnside St.) at 9:45 pm.  General Admission is $4.

*HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SHOP VINTAGE PORTLAND*

Vintage Portland Events 12/30/11 - 1/5/12

Here's the run-down of the Best Vintage Films, Music, and Events Happening in Portland this week!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30

Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) is hosting The Best of the Tony Starlight Show at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $12.

 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31

Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) is hosting its New Year's Eve with Tony's AM Gold Seventies Soft Rock Show at 8:00 pm for the Dinner Show and 10:30 for the Cocktail Show.  Click on the link for detailed information.

Palace of Industry (5426 N. Gay Ave.) is hosting its New Year's Eve Soiree starting at 7:00 pm.  DJs Bang Tidy & LankyLad will be playing their mod/psych/60's gems from 7:00 - 10:00 pm followed by Pippa Possible from 10:00 pm - 1:00 am.

The Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) is hosting its New Year's Eve Bash - "End of the World" Celebration featuring The Ukeladies at 9:00 pm and The Saloon Ensemble at 10:00 pm.  Doors open at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $20.

Duff's Garage (1635 SE 7th Ave.) is hosting a Bakersfield New Year's Eve with The Buckles with The Sentimental Gentleman at 8:00 pm.  Included in the festivities are a complimentary champagne toast, cd raffle and party favors. Admission is $15.

Ground Kontrol (511 NW Couch St.) is hosting a New Year's Eve Free Play Party beginning at 5:00 pm. Enjoy free gaming, a midnight champagne toast, and music by Landau Boyz and DJ Ghostdad.  Admission is $15.

 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Grindhouse Film Festival presents a rare 35mm print of Day of the Dead (1985 - George Romero), showing at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 3:00 pm.  General Admission is $7.

 

MONDAY, JANUARY 2

 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

Caleb Klauder & Sammy Lind are performing at McMenamins Edgefield Winery (2126 SE Halsey St. - Troutdale) at 7:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

Professor Banjo (Paul Silveria) is performing for kids and adults alike at McMenamins Kennedy School Gymnasium (5736 NE 33rd Ave.) at 7:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

Whiskey Puppy is performing at McMenamins Edgefield Winery (2126 SE Halsey St. - Troutdale) at 7:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

Vintage Portland Events 12/23/11 - 12/29/11

Here's the run-down of the Best Vintage Films, Music and Events Happening in Portland this week!

 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

Christmas In Space is showing at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd.) at 7:30 pm.  It's an eclectic mix including "wookies, magi-like aliens + vintage toy commercials."  General Admission is $5.

The Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) is hosting Frosty Fridays with Free Holiday Screenings.  Program 1: A Chipmunk Christmas, Claymation Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas showing at 2:00 pm.  Program 2: Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer showing at 3:45 pm.  Program 3: A Charlie Brown Christmas and Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas showing at 5:15 pm.  General Admission to all programs is Free.

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 4:50 and 9:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Tony Starlight's (3728 NE Sandy Blvd.) is hosting their Tony Starlight Christmas Extravaganza, a Vegas-style Christmas program, at 8:00 pm.  Admission is $15.  Tony is also hosting the Tony Starlight Special Late Night Christmas Show at 11:00 pm.  The late night show will feature some unique bits not performed during the earlier show.  For the late night show, please arrive after 10:30 pm, but before 11:00 pm.  The late night show will run until 12:45 pm.

AnnaPaul & The Bearded Lady is performing at the Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 6:00 pm.  Admission is Free.

Boy & Bean is performing at the Secret Society (116 NE Russell St.) at 9:00 pm.  Admission is $5.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 12:00 and 4:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 4:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 4:50 and 9:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 4:50 and 9:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 4:50 and 9:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29

Scrooged (1988 - Richard Donner) is showing at the Academy Theater (7818 SE Stark St.) at 4:50 and 9:50 pm.  General Admission is $4.

Holiday Time in Portland, Oregon: Vintage, Retro & Design Shopping, Eating & Drinking, Cultural Destinations & Events, and Sleeping

This Holiday Season, don’t forget to shop at the Vintage, Retro and Design stores around town!  Click on the links below for addresses, photos, and additional information about each business.

Shop - Vintage / Retro / Design:

The Affiche Studio

Animal Traffic

Antoinette Antique and Estate Jewelry

Arthur W. Erickson, Inc.

Avalon

Bella Flora Studio

Bernadette Breu Experience

Billy Galaxy

Blue Moon Camera and Machine

Bonnet

Buffalo Exchange S.E.

Buffalo Exchange S.W.

Cameron’s Books and Magazines

Canoe

Cargo

Duchess, Clothier

Fat Fancy

Hand-Eye Supply

Hattie’s Vintage Clothing

Hawthorne Vintage

Hollywood Vintage

Lark Press

Living Threads Vintage

Lulu’s Vintage

Madison Park Antiques

Magpie

Maloy’s Jewelry Workshop

Monticello Antique Marketplace

moulé

Naked City Clothing

Noun: A person’s place for things

Palace of Industry

Patti Smith West

Pinkham Millinery

Pop-Up Shoppe

Portland Design Collective

Portland Outdoor Store

Ray’s Ragtime

Red Fox Vintage

REDUX

Reveille Ltd.

Rock n’ Rose

2^nd Avenue Records

Sock Dreams

Thea’s Vintage Living

White Rabbit Vintage

Xtabay Vintage Clothing Boutique

Yo Vintage!

 

After shopping, stop by one of these restaurants for a bite to eat and grab a drink at one of the bars…

Eat / Drink:

Beauty Bar

Blueplate Lunch Counter and Soda Fountain

Dan & Louis Oyster Bar

Fuller’s Coffee Shop

Huber’s Café

The Original

Tony Starlight’s

Virginia Café

 

If you need a change of pace from shopping why not check out a museum or catch a movie…

Culture:

The Hat Museum

Northwest Film Center, Whitsell Auditorium

Portland Art Museum

 

Tired after a day of shopping, eating and drinking your way around town, kick your heels up and relax at one of these lodgings…

Sleep:

Ace Hotel

The Benson Hotel

Clinton Street Guesthouse

Everett Street Studio

Hotel deLuxe

Hotel Monaco

Shop Vintage Portland Press

 

"Stylishly Second Hand" by Anne Weiland

Thomas Cook Travel Magazine - Fall 2010

 

 

"When In... Inner Southeast Portland" by Anne Weiland

UK Guardian Observer Magazine - June 27, 2010

 

 

"Vintage Heaven - A second-hand shopping spree in America's thrift store capital, Portland" by Eva Wiseman

UK Guardian Observer Newspaper - April 19, 2009

Click the link below to view the full-size article:

Download Shop Vintage Portland - UK Guardian Observer.