Presented by the City of Hillsboro

Venue: Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123

Date: 7:30pm Friday 9th March 2012

Please buy your tickets this week to get seating, limited seats available. Tickets on sale NOW.
Tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/191494

Presented in partnership with the Beaverton Farmers Market, Ten Tiny Dances is a free, public event that features a wide-variety of dancers who represent modern, contemporary and traditional ethnic dance forms, all on 4’ x 4’ stages!

To view the full Call to Artists and to apply for this event, please visit http://beavertonarts.org/Happenings/Live/TenTinyDances.aspx.

Application deadline is Friday, March 23 at 5:00 PM.

Beaverton Symphony Orchestra – Spring Happenings
The Beaverton Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Travis Hatton, is made up of 70+ local musicians who are passionate about classical music.  Come experience quality live music at an affordable price.

Tickets:  $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, $20 family
http://www.beavertonsymphony.org/

Concerts:
Spring Concert
Friday, March 9, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 11, 3:00 PM
Village Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd
Program:  Debussy, Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun; Elgar Cello Concerto in E Minor, featuring soloist Ken Finch; Schumann, Symphony No. 4 in D Minor.  Prelude conversation 30 minutes before each concert.

Young Artists Finalists Competition
Sunday, March 18, 3:00 PM
Village Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd
Program will feature the six finalists from our Washington County Young Artists Competition.  FREE!

Annual Chamber Concert
Sunday, April 15, 3:00 PM
Village Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd
Members of the BSO will perform chamber works.

Young Artists Competition Concert
Friday, May 18, 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 20, 3:00 PM
Village Baptist Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd
Program:  Mussorgsky, Introduction to Khovantchina; Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G Minor; additional works performed by the winners of the Washington County Young Artists Competition (TBA).  Prelude conversation 30 minutes before each concert.

ISing Community Choir Concerts – March and May
Join ISing Community Choir for their upcoming performances/fundraisers in March and May!

ISing on Broadway:
This upcoming concert series is the only fundraiser for ISing, and will feature music with a Broadway theme.  This fun evening gives the choir an opportunity to perform in different ways with some full choir pieces, some solo numbers, and everything in between.
Friday, March 2, 7:30 pm
Saturday, March 3, 7:30 pm
Donations received will benefit ISing Community Choir.

Carmina Burana:
Friday, May 4, 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 5, 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 6, 3:00 pm
Donations received will benefit the Circus Project.

All concerts take place at Bethel Congregational UCC (5150 SW Watson, Beaverton.)

Please visit http://www.isingchoir.org/ for more information.

Mosaic Indonesia – Presented by the Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon
The Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon will present “Mosaic Indonesia,” a cultural presentation of Indonesia’s colorful diversity in a series of traditional songs, music, and dance. The performance will be held in the Beaverton City Library auditorium (12375 SW 5^th Street) on Saturday March 17, from 1-2:20 p.m. The performance is free, but a $5 donation is suggested.

Additional information about the Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon can be found at http://www.indonesiapdx.org/.

Upcoming Shows at the Beaverton Civic Theatre – Harvey Opens Tonight!
“Harvey”
Friday Feb 24 – Sunday March 11
Set in the 1940′s, it is the story of Elwood P. Dowd, an aging man who insists his best friend is Harvey, a six-foot tall, invisible rabbit that accompanies Elwood on nightly escapades to bars and social gatherings. Veta, Elwood’s socialite sister eventually grows so weary of his antics that she attempts to commit him to a mental institution. However, her plan falls apart when the doctors become convinced she is covering up for her own condition. Then, the events spiral quickly into a comedy of errors.

“The Miracle Worker”
Friday April 27 – Sunday May 13

All performances at the Beaverton City Library
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Tickets $15 adult, $12 student, group, senior, $5 youth 10 and under

For reservations 503-754-9866
http://www.beavertoncivictheatre.org

Art On Broadway – March Exhibits
New Exhibit “Transformations” to Open at Art On Broadway Gallery:
Art On Broadway Gallery will host “Transformations,” an exhibit by its twenty member artists, March 8 through March 31, 2012. The public is invited a free reception to meet the artists at the gallery Saturday, March 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 12570 SW Broadway Street, Beaverton, Oregon. The original works of art impart a sense of change such as weather, temperature, growth, age, and repurpose of materials.

“Oregon Originals” Juried Art Exhibit at Art On Broadway Gallery:
The public is invited to a free reception to celebrate the diversity of our state with “Oregon Originals,” a juried art exhibit at Art On Broadway Gallery, Saturday, March 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 12570 SW Broadway Street, Beaverton, Oregon. The exhibit runs through April 28, 2012. A People’s Choice $50 Gift Certificate to Dick Blick Art Materials will be awarded to one artist.

Open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone 503-601-3300 for more information or visit www.artonbroadway.net.

Village Gallery of Arts – March Show, Call for Artists, and Art Classes
The Village Gallery of Arts March 2012 Group Show, “Flights of the Fancy” will run from March 6 through April 8. Featured artist for March is the VGA instructor, Terri Gonzalez. Photography is her passion and her father, a professional photographer and a watercolorist, has guided and inspired her all her life. Please join her at an Artist Reception on Sunday, March 11, from 1 – 3 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Call for Artists: VGA is now accepting registrations for The 3rd Annual Art Challenge. This is a non-juried opportunity to create and show 4 pieces of art work in 1 month. The gallery will provide participating artists with 4 stretched canvases (6”x6”x1.5”). Visit VGA website for more information.

VGA Classes: Some of the up-coming classes are:

• Terri Gonzalez ~Children’s Art Classes,
• Liz Walker ~Techniques & Projects for Watermedia Painters,
• Linda Rothchild Ollis ~Acrylics for Brilliant Transparent Paintings,
• Chris Keylock Williams ~NWS ~ Watercolor,
• Emma Achleithner ~ Traditional Watercolor Classes

The Village Gallery of Arts is located at 12505 NW Cornell Road (Cornell and Saltzman, behind Walgreen’s Drugs, next to Cedar Mill Community Library). Hours are Tuesday through Saturday – 10 am to 4 pm; Sunday 12 pm to 4 pm. Please call the Gallery at (503) 644-8001 or visit our website www.villagegalleryarts.org for additional information regarding the gallery, membership, classes, and special events.

Beginning Tuesday, March 6, 2012, grant coordinators of the Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage Commission and Oregon Humanities will facilitate Meet the Funders Where You Are: Oregon Cultural Trust and statewide partners grant writing workshops.   Consider joining us in: Baker City, Enterprise, Eugene,  Garibaldi, La Grande, Lincoln City, Pendleton,  Portland, Salem, and Sisters.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Portland, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon St, Sky Bridge A/B, Portland OR 97204
(503) 464-8688
Hosted by PGE Foundation

Grant Programs:
Oregon Cultural Trust Cultural Development grants provide state recognition and support to significant cultural programs and projects, preserving and enhancing Oregon’s diverse arts, heritage and humanities efforts.

Oregon Cultural Trust Coalition grants support grassroots efforts to expand arts, heritage and humanities programs. The Trust’s goal with the coalition grants is to involve community members in creating, sharing, documenting, celebrating, and developing their shared culture. Click above for contact information for all 45 County and Tribal Cultural Coalitions.

Oregon Humanities awards grants to nonprofit organizations and groups in Oregon to support public programs that encourage critical thinking and public engagement with the humanities, and that promote the role of thought and ideas in our lives. Public Program Grants range from $1,000 and $10,000 and are awarded once a year. Public program grant letters of interest are due October 31, 2011 and full proposals are due December 15, 2011. Responsive Program Grant proposals requesting up to $1,000 are accepted on a rolling basis and are awarded monthly.

Heritage Programs Grants of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department support history and heritage activities in Oregon.

Heritage Grant Program – Administered by the Oregon Heritage Commission, it provides matching grants to non-profit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments and local governments for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon’s heritage.

Oregon Museum Grant Program – Also administered by the Oregon Heritage Commission, it offers matching grants to public and non-profit heritage museums that meet certain qualifications. The grants support Oregon museum projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations.

Oregon Historic Cemetery Grant Program – Administered by the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC), it offers grants to non-profit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, local governments and private individuals for projects relating to protection and security, restoration and preservation, education and training, research and interpretation in historic cemeteries.

Preserving Oregon Grant Program – Administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it offers matching grants for rehabilitation work that supports the preservation of historic resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places or for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites.

Oregon Arts Commission offers a variety of matching grants to support arts programming in Oregon. Grant programs are supported with general funds from the State of Oregon and the Oregon Cultural Trust, and federal dollars from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Cultural Tourism Grants support projects and partnerships in Oregon that positively impact arts-based cultural tourism activities.

Access Reimbursements Grants offset the expenditures of specific access expenses incurred by Oregon’s nonprofit arts organizations, to ensure public access to all individuals who want to participate in an activity of the organization.

Arts Recognition grants are $1,000 awards that recognize exemplary arts organizations that have a record of excellence in programming, service and organizational capacity, but typically have not received other Arts Commission funding.

Operating Support grants support the operations of and public access to the programs of Oregon’s medium and large not-for-profit arts organizations.

Arts Services grants provide operating support to local and regional art councils, or other arts organizations that offer regular, ongoing arts services to a broad audience.

Arts Learning grants support teaching and learning in and about the arts in K-12 schools.

Arts Build Communities grants recognize and support both the arts in local communities and the involvement of the arts and artists in community development. The program targets underserved communities.

Art Acquisition grants provide resources to Oregon’s visual art institutions and public visual arts collections through the Ford Family Foundation’s Art Acquisition Fund.

Spend an evening in a café environment with this nationally recognized poet.  Ms. Smith will perform her poetry, talk about her work, and help judge the Poetry Slam.

All are welcome to read their work on a first come, first served basis.  To register to read contact mcboxer1425

Sponsors:  Pacific University’s Center for Gender Equity; Visiting Writers Series; and the MFA Program

This event is partially funded by an Elise Elliott Grant from Pacific University

Patricia Smith, poet, teacher, performance artist and author will be performing her work at a Slam Poetry Festival in Forest Grove.  Smith is the author of four books of poetry: Teahouse of the Almighty; Close to Death, for which she won the 2005 National Poetry Series selection; Big Towns, Big Talk, which won the Carl Sandburg Literary Award; and Life According to Motown.

A four-time individual champion on the National Poetry Slam, Smith has performed internationally.  She is the winner of many prestigious awards, including the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award in Poetry, the Carl Sandburg Literary Award, the National Poetry Series Award, the Patterson Poetry Award and the Pushcart Prize. In 2006, she was inducted into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent.

 
Dr. Martha Rampton
Professor of History
Director-Center for Gender Equity
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, Oregon  97116
Phone: 503 352 2772
Fax:     503 352 3195
CGE site:  www.pacificu.edu/cge

The Washington County Cultural Plan, detailed 2012 Grant Guidelines, and application instructions for the Community Cultural Participation grant program are available online on the CCWC website: www.culturalcoalitionofwashingtoncounty.org. Application are submitted online through the Regional Arts & Culture Council’s grant application site, www.racc.org/gratns/countyapps.

The grant application period ends April 2^nd at 5pm. Funds are to be used for projects taking place between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the grant orientation sessions scheduled for:

• Tuesday, February 28^th from 3pm to 4:30pm at Hillsboro Shute Park Library, Conference Room,775 SE Tenth Ave., Hillsboro.
• Thursday, March 1^st from 3pm to 5pm,. Beaverton City Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 4755 SW Griffith Dr., Beaverton.

The Coalition (formerly the Washington County Arts, Heritage and Humanities Coalition) was established in 2005 to distribute funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust to promote the cultural identity, quality of life and economic vitality of Washington County and its arts, heritage and humanities organizations. The Coalition has distributed over $224,000 in grants to Washington County based organizations over the last seven years.

The Oregon Cultural Trust was established by the Oregon Legislature to strengthen Oregon’s culture through the establishment of a permanent endowment. The Trust primarily receives funding from the sale of Cultural license plates and from gifts from individuals and businesses through an Oregon State tax credit program. The Trust invests a portion of proceeds from the endowment in annual grants to Oregon counties and tribal planning groups, funding for statewide cultural agencies, and competitive grants to cultural non-profits. To learn more about the Trust or to make a donation please visit the website www.culturaltrust.org.

All applications are due by 5:00 pm on March 30, 2012.

To download a copy of the application and grant guidelines, go to hillsboroarts.org. Applications can also be picked up from the HACC office located in the Walters Cultural Arts Center at 527 East Main St in Hillsboro.

If you have any questions about the application process or about whether your project or organization is eligible for a grant, call 503-615-3497 or email hacc@ci.hillsboro.or.us.

Godspell

Saturday, February 11 starting at 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 12 starting at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, February 15 for callbacks if needed at 6:00 pm
Note: You must call the director to reserve a specific audition time on Saturday or Sunday

Location:        Hillsboro Pythian Bldg.
2nd Ave. between Main and Washington
Look for the big, blue Pythian sign
(just a few doors down from HART’s stage entrance)

Looking for:
5 men and 5 women ages 14-21
More characters may be added.

Production dates and times are:
April 20, 21, 27, 28; May 4, 5 at 7:30 pm
April 22, 29; May 6 at 2:00 pm
All performances will be held at HART Theatre in downtown Hillsboro.

Rehearsals will begin February 16.

Please prepare a musical audition piece and dress comfortably for movement exercises. You may addition a cappella or a pianist will be available if you bring sheet music.

Resume and headshot are encouraged, but not required.

All parts are nonpaying.

Contact the director, Ray Hale, at (503) 591-8283 or rayhale73@gmail.com for a specific audition time and for any other questions.

For information about STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy, visit www.stagesyouth.org.

“Hillsboro to the MAX”
February 5
Hillsboro Community Youth Choir
Music – Explore the history of Hillsboro through story, song and dance in the debut of this brand-new musical revue.
Venetian Theatre
253 E. Main St
Hillsboro, OR
3 pm, Free

“For Better”
by Eric Coble
February 10-26
Hillsboro Artists’ Regional Theatre
A romantic comedy for the digital age, Karen & Max are getting married – if their jobs will ever let them be in the same city!
H.A.R.T. Theatre
185 SE Washington
Hillsboro, OR
7:30 pm, $10-$14

Hillsboro Arts & Culture Summit
February 29
Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council
Join us for an evening that celebrates Hillsboro’s vibrant creative community! Find out about upcoming events & much more!
Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St
Hillsboro, OR
5-7 pm, Free

Every Thursday
Family Art Night
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St,  Hillsboro, 6:30-8:30 pm, $5
Family – Gather the family for an evening of art and fun! Use mediums like clay, paint, collage and more to create masterpieces individually or as a family.

February 3
“Asia Fantasia”
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 7-8 pm, Free
Family – Master storyteller Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo will delight his audience with folk tales and myths from Japan, China, Tibet and other Asian cultures.

February 3
Mitsuki Dazai and Friends
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $15-$17
Music – Enjoy lovely koto music as Mitsuki Dazai and Friends mix the sounds of east and west. Guest starring renowned harmonica player, Joe Powers.

February 3
Lew Jones
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of guitarist, Lew Jones, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 or over after 8 pm.

February 3
Java Rock Cafe
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Insomnia Coffee Company, 5389 W Baseline Rd, Hillsboro, 9-11 pm, Free
Music – High school students, ages 14-19, take center stage to perform their own music. Bring family & friends, and sip some sweet coffee.

February 4
“Laugh for the Arts”
Hillsboro Community Arts
Venetian Theatre, 253 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $15-$20
Comedy – Come laugh your arts off and support Hillsboro Community Arts. Starring Art Krug, Susan Rice and local favorite, Dave Anderson of KATU.

February 4
Bridge City Jazz Ensemble
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of the Bridge City Jazz Ensemble, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 5
Swedish Storytime
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 3-4 pm, Free
Youth – Volunteers share stories in Swedish along with fun activities. A fun way to be exposed to a new language or enjoy a language you already know!

February 7
Hindi Storytime
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 4-4:45 pm, Free
Youth – Volunteers share stories in Hindi along with fun activities. A fun way to be exposed to a new language or enjoy a language you already know!

February 7
Gallery Opening: Anna Daedalus & Michael McDevitt
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 6-8 pm, Free
Visual Art – Mystery and mirth abound in this gallery show, with photographs and paintings that evoke stories both familiar and strange.

February 8
Grant Writing for Success: Getting Started
Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council
Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E Main St, Hillsboro, 4-6 pm, $25
Workshop – Join grants expert Gigi Rosenberg to learn proven techniques to attract potential funders to your nonprofit’s project.

February 9
Westside Writers Critique Group
Westside Writers
21785 SW TV Hwy, Suite P, Hillsboro, 6:30 pm, Free
Literary – A fiction critique group (non-genre specific) for Western Washington County writers.

February 10
F.I.L.M. Series
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 6 pm, Free
Film – The Foreign or Independent Library Movie (F.I.L.M.) Series takes place the second Friday of each month. February’s movie is “Queen of Hearts.”

February 10
Valentine’s Dance Ball with Soundstage Rhythm Orchestra
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $25-$30
Music & Dance – Bring your beloved to cut a rug, ballroom-style, to the classic and contemporary sounds of this outstanding 23 piece orchestra!

February 10
Tim Trautman
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of Tim Trautman, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 11
Get Noticed!: Resumes and Headshots Workshop
Stages Performing Arts Youth Academy
Element Dance Academy, 2950 SW Cornelius Pass Rd, 1-4 pm, $25
Workshop – Let experts help you create an eye-catching resume for your next acting role, musical production or even scholarship application! Ages 10-Adult

February 11
Folk Songs & Sing Alongs – Spanish too!
LESTA: Learn English and Spanish Through the Arts
365 NE Jackson St, Hillsboro, 6-8 pm, Free
Family – A monthly sing along of folk songs in English and Spanish. A great way to learn or practice your language skills in a fun way!

February 11
Bruce McCollum
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of Bruce McCollum, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 12
The Wines of Love
Bag&Baggage Productions
Renaissance Wines, 1320 Orenco Station Pkwy, Hillsboro, 7 pm, $15
Theater- Join many of your favorite Bag&Baggage actors for an intimate evening of wine, food and stellar performances! Seating is limited.

February 13-14
“Love Letters”
Bag&Baggage Productions
Venetian Theatre, 253 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $25
Theater – Back by popular demand, “Love Letters” explores the relationship of two characters from childhood to old age, through a reading of their letters.

February 14
Open Poetry Reading
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7-9 pm, Free
Literary – Join Hillsboro’s local poets for a night of poetry. Come to share your own work or just to listen! It is sure to be an inspiring night!

February 16
PAN Third Thursday Opening
Print Arts Northwest
Washington County Museum, 17677 SW Springville Rd, 5:30-8 pm, Free
Visual Art – Join us each month for PAN’s Third Thursday Opening party, with light refreshments and local wines.

February 17
Bill Feldmann
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of Bill Feldmann, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 17
Java Rock Cafe
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Insomnia Coffee Company, 5389 W Baseline Rd, Hillsboro, 9-11 pm, Free
Music – High school students, ages 14-19, take center stage to perform their own music. Bring family & friends to sip some sweet coffee.

February 18
Japanese Storytime
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 1:15-2:15 pm, Free
Youth – Volunteers share stories in Japanese along with fun activities. A fun way to be exposed to a new language or enjoy a language you already know!

February 18
E.J. Baeza
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of E.J. Baeza, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 19
Cuento y Canciones – Stories & Songs
LESTA: Learn English and Spanish Through the Arts
365 NE Jackson St, Hillsboro, 2-3:30 pm, Free
Family – A bilingual, family musical show, with audience participation! Bring a “Spring Object” to add to the fun!

February 21
Spoken Word: Oregon History 101
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7-8 pm, Free
Lecture – Join public historian, Richard Engeman, for an illustrated flyover of Oregon’s history, including popular historical moments and fun trivia.

February 23
Westside Writers Critique Group
Westside Writers
21785 SW TV Hwy Suite P, Hillsboro, 6:30 pm, Free
Literary – A fiction critique group (non-genre specific) for Western Washington County writers.

February 24
Jon Koonce
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:00 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of Jon Koonce, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 25
Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Fun
Stages Performing Arts Youth Academy
Tyson Recreation Center, 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St, 9-12 am, $20
Youth – Have fun playing drama games, creating characters and putting together your own fairy tale! A special performance at the end of class.

February 25
Bulgarian Storytime
Hillsboro Main Library
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 10-11 am, Free
Family – Volunteers share stories in Bulgarian along with fun activities. A fun way to be exposed to a new language or enjoy a language you already know!

February 25
Ron Hughes
Primrose & Tumbleweeds
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music – Enjoy the music of Ron Hughes, while sipping wine at Primrose & Tumbleweeds in downtown Hillsboro. 21 and over after 8 pm.

February 26
Hillsboro Goes Hollywood: Academy Awards Viewing Party
Bag&Baggage Productions
Venetian Theatre, 253 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 4 pm, $15
Theater- Come out and be the star! Dress to kill with prizes for Best Costume and more! Make your predictions and watch the awards on the big screen!

February 28
Arts & Culture Book Club
Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 E Main St, Hillsboro, 6 pm, Free
Literary – Readers interested in off-beat, fun, & informative books about music, art, fashion & literature can explore their interests in this book club.

February 29
Conversations with Writers
Influence Music Hall
135 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, 7 pm, Free
Literary – Join us for this new monthly event where the audience gets the chance to ask guest writers about their work, writing style and process.

Hillsboro Arts & Culture Council  ~  527 East Main Street  ~  Hillsboro, Oregon
503.615.3497  ~  hacc@ci.hillsboro.or.us ~ hillsboroarts.org

First, giving to the arts actually has an impact on wide range of other non-profit causes! According to Involved in Arts, Involved in Life, a study by the National Endowment for the Arts, people who are involved in the arts are significantly more likely to be active as volunteers in their communities. In fact, people who attend live art performances at 2.7 time more likely to volunteer for other social causes than people who do not attend the arts. Your donation to the arts will increase opportunities for your friends and neighbors to participate in the arts and, by extension, encourage them to be involved in the civic and culture lives of the whole community.

Second, unlike many social service organizations, arts and culture organizations receive significantly less funding from government and public sector funders. In fact, when you buy a ticket to a theatre performance, the price of that ticket covers a very small percentage of the costs associated with producing that show. Individual donations are an enormous resource for arts and culture groups, many of whom are not eligible for government grants or assistance.

Third, the arts matter. Arts and culture groups explore the important questions of our time, including issues of profound importance to our colleagues in the non-profit world. Who am I? Where do I fit in my community? Questions of race, gender, sexuality, politics, public policy, medicine, history, social ills, and our future…all of these questions are explored and illuminated by the arts, helping to shape our communal responses and actions about them. The arts connect us to our world in a powerful way, helping to answer and address concerns that impact us all.

Finally, and uniquely in Oregon, your donation to a 501c3 non-profit arts and culture organization makes you eligible for the Oregon Cultural Trust’s tax credit. This is a remarkable and innovative way for you to double the impact of your gift to the arts and culture and is brain-numbingly simple! Once you have donated to an arts group, simply match that donation to the Oregon Cultural Trust and you will receive a 100% tax credit on your state taxes…Basically, you can give twice for one price. More information can be found online at www.oregonculturaltrust.org. You can also find a list of participating arts groups in Washington County at this site to help you determine which non-profit arts group you can make a donation to!

This year, consider making an investment in your community by making a donation to an arts and cultural organization in Washington County.

Scott Palmer
Artistic Director
Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro

The Friends’ of the Forest Grove Library 2012 Cultural Series will include music, authors and a presentation about freedom and censorship.

The special presentations will be the first Tuesday of each month, January through May at 7:00 p.m. at the Forest Grove City Library, located at 2114 Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove. The complete schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, Jan. 3—Brazilian Music by Guitarist and Vocalist Ronnie Robbins.

Tuesday, Feb. 7—Portland author Kurt Nelson discusses his new book Treaties and Treachery—The Northwest Indians’ Resistance to Conquest. Copies of the book on sale after the presentation.

Tuesday, March 6—Two Jazz Guitars—harmonious blending of guitars played by Barry Glick and Jim Putman.

Tuesday, April 3—To Cut or Not to Cut: Censorship in Literature—Professor Pancho Savery of Reed College discusses the controversy. Sponsored by Oregon Humanities.

Tuesday, May 1—The Life of A Civil War Soldier—A Dramatic Reenactment—Presented by Steve Betschart of the Northwest Civil War Council.

For information about these events, contact Dave Pauli at 503-380-1583 or dnpauli@hotmail.com.