In the category of almost-in-King Neighborhood, this weekend there will be showings of The Nitemare B4 XMAS at the Alberta Rose Theatre, 3000 NE Alberta Street, with shows on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. See link for more information and to get tickets.
We are happy to notify you that the Annual Good In The Hood Multicultural Music and Food Festival will take place on June 24 – June 26th, 2022, beginning Friday, June 24 6-10pm.
The Portland Bureau of Development Service’s (BDS) staff report for Alberta Abbey’s (126 NE Alberta St.) application to legalize commercial use is now available to review at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/article/750789.
The staff report describes the conditions that the Abbey must meet for the City to legalize commercial use. Here are the highlights:
* The Abbey must strive to minimize on-street parking impacts to the greatest extent possible. PBOT requires that a transportation demand management strategy is implemented to proactively reduce the number of vehicles coming to the site. This strategy includes creating and maintaining a project website that encourages event attendees to walk, bike, and take transit. Further, the website should include a map of on-site bike parking opportunities and a map/link to TriMet’s trip planner.
* The Abbey must secure a separate building permit to meet all applicable Building Code (including Fire Code) requirements within six months of this land use approval. Those permits must be “finaled” (the work must be finished) within 12 months of this land use approval. The Abbey has been operating illegally with regard to Building Code regulations for 6-7 years.
* Maximum capacity of people at all events/activities occurring at the site at any one time is limited to 250 persons. However, up to eight times a year, this maximum limit may be increased to 251-330 persons. More than 330 persons onsite at any one time is prohibited.
* All events and gatherings at Alberta Abbey must cease by 11:00 pm. However, up to 12 events per calendar year may end by 12:00 midnight
A hearing is still scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 2020, 9:00 AM. Go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/hearings/article/741099 for more information.
To comment, you may write to the Land Use Hearings Officer, 1900 SW Fourth Ave., Suite 3100, Portland, OR 97201, or FAX your comments to 503-823-4347, or you may testify at the hearing, by January 15, 2020. Email feedback is not accepted. In your comments, you should address the approval criteria. Please refer to the file number (LU 19-137608 HPR AD) when seeking information or submitting testimony. Written comments must be received by the end of the hearing. Please note that all correspondence and testimony received will become part of the public record. The applicant and Bureau of Development Services staff will be at the hearing to answer questions and respond to comments.
Saxophonist and songwriter Patrick Lamb will provide the music. His focus as a songwriter and performing artist is “Old School“ R&B, Soul. He combines the influences of Funk, Soul, R&B, and a flavor of Jazz to create his own unique sound as a performer and a songwriter. As a son of a teacher, Patrick understands the need to raise consciousness about the loss of funding for the arts in public schools.
Opening March 6, Artists Rep presents David Mamet’s RACE, a provocative look at discrimination, bigotry, and how we tackle, or avoid, the issues of race in our lives.
Artists Rep, in partnership with the August Wilson Red Door Project, is proud to host a forum on race and how our society, and legal system, are affected by racial issues. Artists Repertory Theatre is sincerely interested in deepening its connection and commitment to the Portland community and facilitating conversations that foster understanding, growth, and compassion. We hope you will join the dialogue.
Forum: Race, Society, and the Law
Racial injustice is one of America’s greatest disgraces. Acknowledging one’s own bigotry, and the institutionalized bigotry of our society, is uncomfortable, at best. On Sunday, March 25 at 6pm, join Artists Rep in discussing how racial issues affect our society and the Portland community. The panel will be moderated by August Wilson Red Door Project co-founder Lesli Mones and include the Honorable Donald Letourneau, Lewis & Clark Law School professor John Parry, ACLU of Oregon board member Fred Neal, and The Skanner news editor Lisa Loving.
We hope that, together, we can shine a light on the anger, guilt, and shame of discrimination that lies beyond polite social convention.
What: RACE Forum: Race, Society, and the Law
When: Sunday, March 25 @ 6pm
Where: Artists Repertory Theatre
Additionally, there is a guest speaker coming to the theatre on Monday, March 26.
August Wilson Red Door Project Speaker Event: Walidah Imarisha
Monday, March 26 @ 7pm in the Morrison Theatre
Free and open to the public
The August Wilson Red Door Project is proud to host an evening with writer/artist/lecturer Walidah Imarisha. Continue reading