Five Upcoming Openings to Get Excited About

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Karina Skauge, GoLocalPDX Contributor

Hurray for rainy days and a turn in temperatures. It just means fall is here at last, and that means there’s a slew of new things going on about town. Get your pencils out, PDXers, because it’s time to mark your calendars. 

From Portland’s Fashion Week to art shows (with food) to international dance companies, there’s a lot to look forward to.

It's time to get reacquainted with Portland's urban wonders. Get excited!

Culinaria at Disjecta 

September 29

Food and art? Cool. Monday night kicks off a new season of Culinaria, the chef-driven dinner series bringing food lovers and art lovers together around the table at Disjecta Contemporary Art Center in support of their Curator-in-Residence program.

Pairing chefs, the curator and the artists, Culinaria offers intimate access to the creative process culminating in a unique menu created specifically in response to the exhibition. On Monday, Sept. 29, the first dinner of this season, ambitious and innovative Chef Henry Kibit (of Fireside, Rocket and Per Se) will be exploring the architecture of flavor and nutrition against the backdrop of Intimate Horizons. Chef Kibit and his staff are as much a part of the show as the art, choreographing the often graceful, sometimes haphazard ballet of the kitchen in full view.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet with curator Rachel Adams, the guest chef, Disjecta director Bryan Suereth and artists participating in the exhibitions. Price includes exhibition tour with the curator, dinner, and beverages including wine and beer. 21+ only. 

Please click here for tickets and more information. 

Portland Fashion Week 

September 29 – October 2, 2014 

A production of the Portland Fashion Council, LLC, the third-longest running fashion week is coming back to Pioneer Square. Noted for its celebration of art, music, community involvement, and sustainability, this fashion show has managed to make history for being the first show to present 100 percent sustainable fashion designs. Local designers will be showcasing Children’s Wear, Ready to Wear, Couture and Bridal and designs from the Art Institute of Portland.

All shows from Sept. 29 – Oct. 2 begin at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary.

For more information visit the Portland Fashion Week website.

Michael Clark Company (White Bird 2014 – 2015 Dance Series)

October 16 – October 18, 2014

Newmark Theatre and White Bird present the Michael Clark Company. Scottish-born Michael Clark brings his dance company to Portland to perform his critically acclaimed "Come, Been and Gone." Using music and video of singer-songwriter David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and others, Michael Clark exhibits experimental and technically rigorous choreography that mimics Bowie’s distinctive body language. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 – 18.

Additional event information and tickets are available on the Portland’5 Centers of the Arts website.

The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Collection and Legacy (In Passionate Pursuit)

October 18 – January 11, 2014

The Portland Art Museum presents Arlene and Harold Schnitzer's diverse collection of art in a show set to open next month. The Schnitzers have spent a half century collecting art spanning the Han Dynasty,19th and 20th century silver, Native American ceramics, paintings and sculptures by Northwest and West Coast post-war artists, and more. The theme "In Passionate Pursuit" explores the Schnitzers' impact as philanthropists in Portland.

Hours and admission prices to view this collection of art can be found on the PAM website.

All-Way Restaurant Opening

October 2014

With the closing of the Red Coach Restaurant back in April, restaurateur Peter Bro has decided to take the space over and open up a place called All-Way. Opening up some time in October, All-Way will not only be offering lunch and dinner, but after-hour cocktails. The menu will feature many diner entrées as well as a few additional dishes. Even though the menu and feel will be much more like a diner than anything else, the interior will stay the same.

It's located at 615 SW Broadway, so watch that space. 

 

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