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Involve Yourself In Arts & Culture In and Around Hillsboro

 
MAY 2012 
Featured Events:

 Spider Stool by Issacs    

Questioning Functionality 3

May 1- June 26

 

Visual Art - A juried exhibition of conceptual art coming from the intersection of craft and fine art. The works suggest purpose without the intent of use, have fine art values and yet allude to a use beyond decoration.

 

Cultural Arts Center

527 E. Main St

Hillsboro, OR

Free

 

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  Dangerous Liaisons_B&B Productions     

Dangerous Liaisons

May 11-27  

 

 

Bag&Baggage Productions

 

Theatre - One of the most acclaimed scripts comes to sexy, stylish life as rivals Marquise De Merteuil and Vicomte de Valmont use sex and passion as a weapon in their thrilling game of revenge and power. Previews: May 9 & 10. 

 

The Venetian Theatre

253 E. Main St.

Hillsboro, OR

7:30 pm, $19-$25

 

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 Hillsboro World Expedition      

Hillsboro World Expedition

May 19

 

Cultural - It's the Amazing Race Hillsboro style! Trek around the world, experience the adventure, eat native foods, discover interesting facts about various cultures and build teamwork, all without leaving Hillsboro!

 

 

Hillsboro Stadium

4450 NW 229th Ave

Hillsboro, OR

12:30-5 pm, $40/car

 

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Every Tuesday
Spanish Storytime
Shute Park Library
775 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, 6:30-7 pm, Free
Youth - Volunteers share stories in Spanish along with fun activities. A fun way to be exposed to a new language or enjoy a language you already know!
Every Thursday
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.

Children's Day, Book Day May 1
Children's Day, Book Day ~ Dia de Los Ninos, Dia de Los Libros
775 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro, 4:30-7 pm, Free
Youth - Join us for stories, games and crafts to celebrate Children's Day, Book Day. Every child receives a free book!
Sketches in Metal by Beth O'MahonyMay 1
136 SE Third Ave, Hillsboro, 6-8 pm, Free
Visual Art - Featured artists are Pat Krishnamurthy, Beth O'Mahony & Victoria Shepard. Includes sculpture, mixed media & oil paintings. Show ends June 2.
photo by Ryan SmartMay 4
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
May 4
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.
Little Beauty, photo by Chrissi NerantziMay 5
Tyson Recreation Center, 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St, Hillsboro, 9-11 am, $25

Youth - Join professional puppeteers from Tears of Joy to create your own puppet and put on an original show at the end of the workshop. Ages 7-12

May 5
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 2:30-3:30 pm, Free
Youth - Volunteers share stories in Marathi along with fun activities. A fun way to be exposed to a new language or enjoy a language you already know!
May 5
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free
Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
May 5-6
136 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, 9 am, $395, supplies included
Workshop - A hands-on stained glass workshop for intermediate & advanced levels, using modern mosaic techniques to understand structure, color & more.
by Aaron LoprestiMay 5 - September 2

17677 SW Springville Rd, Hillsboro, 10 am - 4 pm, $2-$3

Visual Arts - Get a closer look at the creative process behind some of today's most popular comic book superheroes in this new exhibit.

May 6
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!
May 8
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7 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!
PaintMay 9
7351 NE Butler St, Hillsboro, 6 pm, Free, but RSVP
Visual Arts - Enjoy a night of artwork from new inspiring artists at a one night showcase featuring students from the Hillsboro High School Art Department.
May 10
21785 SW TV Hwy, Suite P, Hillsboro, 6:30 pm, Free
Literary - A fiction critique group (non-genre specific) for Western Washington County writers.
May 11
136 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, 4-6:30 pm, Free

Visual Arts - Experience art along with complimentary beer and pizza bites. Everything is local with artwork by Sequoia's May Featured Artists.

May 11
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. The May movie is "The Piano in a Factory."
Teddy RooseveltMay 11

HART Theatre, 185 SE Washington St, Hillsboro, 6 pm, $20

Visual Arts - In a one man show, Joe Wiegand - as Teddy Roosevelt - shares stories full of adventure, laughter and inspiration of the 26th U.S. President.

May 11
248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 6 pm, Free
Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
Oregon Renaissance BandMay 11
527 E. Main Street, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $15-$17

Music - This ensemble directed by Philip and Gayle Neuman will present "All Creatures Now are Merry Minded," a concert featuring animal-themed music.

May 11
21945 NW Wagon Way, Hillsboro, 8 pm

Music - HSO's final concert of the season features real clowns, music for the whole family, giveaways and fun for everyone.

PhotoshopMay 12
136 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, 10-11:30 am, $10
Workshop - Linda Rothchild Ollis demonstrates how to use Photoshop to manipulate photos as a preview of the upcoming 3-week workshop.
Family Fun DayMay 12

17677 SW Springville Rd, Hillsboro, 10 am - 2 pm, Free

Family - Join Museum staff and volunteers for free hands-on history and art activities for the whole family.

Blast From the PastMay 12
26385 NW Groveland Drive, Hillsboro, 10 am-5 pm, $4-$5
Family - Join us for a day of family fun, featuring presentations by a local Meteorite expert, geode cutting, games, activities, and much more!
Edge of a Book by Penny MathewsMay 12
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 2:30-3:30 pm, Free
Youth - Try out the fun activity of turning used book pages into unique art pieces using a variety of craft materials. Grades K-6, drop in. 
Hillsboro Community Youth ChoirMay 12
St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, 17435 NW West Union Rd, 4 pm, $2-$8
Music - Wonder what's possible and enjoy an evening of the songs of imagination and dreamlike imagery from such composers as Vijay Singh & Eleanor Daley.
May 12
Bill Feldmann

Primrose & Tumbleweeds

248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free

Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
Sing and TellMay 15
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7 pm, Free
Spoken Word - Join Jeni Foster as she brings history and literature alive with folksongs full of enthusiasm, conviction, and wit.
May 16
Crossroads Lecture: "Illinois" Doug Tracy

17677 SW Springville Rd, Hillsboro, 2 pm, $3

Lecture - Join "Illinois" Doug Tracy on  a musical tour of campaign songs in "Liberty & Union: Presidential Campaign Songs of the 1860 & 1864 Elections."

Claude BourbonMay 18
527 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $10-$12
Music - Claude Bourbon has performed all over the world; enjoy his fusion of classical & jazz, with Spanish, Latin and Western influences mixed in.
Jon KoonceMay 18

Jon Koonce

Primrose & Tumbleweeds

248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8 pm, Free

Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
May 18
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. This final performance of the year features a "Battle of the Bands"!
May 19
Tyson Recreation Center, 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St, 9 am -12 pm, $35
Workshop - Learn the fine art of close up magic with cards and easy to make gimmicks and gaffs. Includes basic presentation skills to amaze and entertain.
May 19
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!
May 19

EJ Baeza

Primrose & Tumbleweeds

248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free

Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
Colleen SmithMay 21
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2038 NW Aloclek Dr, 6:45-9 pm, Free
Fiber Arts - Join longtime quilter Colleen Smith as she showcases her hand-made quilts, along with family quilts from as far back as her great grandmother.
Photo courtesy of: Washington County Museum ArchiveMay 22
Cornell Estates, 1005 NE 17th Ave, Hillsboro, 6:30 pm, Free

Lecture - Come listen to the stories of Hillsboro's past from Bob Jackson, a longtime Hillsboro resident and descendant of the pioneer Jackson family.

photo by biziorMay 22
211 East Main Street  Hillsboro, 7 pm, Free 

Literary - Join fellow booklovers and readers in this discussion of The Sherlockian by Graham Moore.

May 24
21785 SW TV Hwy Suite P, Hillsboro, 6:30 pm, Free
Literary - A fiction critique group (non-genre specific) for Western Washington County writers.
AmadeusMay 25 - June 9
185 SE Washington St, Hillsboro, 7:30 pm, $10-$14

Theatre - Be transported back to 18th Century Europe, as you learn the story of the young, brash, genius composer, Mozart, through the eyes of his murderer.

May 25

Ron Hughes

Primrose & Tumbleweeds

248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free

Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
May 26
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!
May 26

Cuentos y Canciones ~ Stories & Songs

LESTA: Learn English and Spanish Through the Arts

Centro Cultural, 1110 N Adair St, Cornelius, 2-3 pm, Free

Family - A sing along of folk songs in English and Spanish. A great way to learn or practice your language skills in a fun way!
photo by Ryan SmartMay 26

Teresa Ketcherside

Primrose & Tumbleweeds

248 E. Main St, Hillsboro, 8:30 pm, Free

Music - Enjoy live music in downtown Hillsboro's newest venue.  Wine tasting available, handcraft beers and full bar.  Also check out the delicious menu.
May 27
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, 2-4 pm, Free
Literary - Led by local poet Marie Buckley, this group provides opportunities for discussion and critique, as well as writing exercises to get inspired.
May 28 
135 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro, 7 pm, Free
Literary - Join us for this monthly event where the audience gets the chance to ask guest writers about their work, writing style and process.
May 31 
Walters Cultural Arts Center, 527 E. Main St, 12:30 pm, Free, but RSVP
Youth Arts - Join us to see student work from Hillsboro elementary schools and learn more about Right Brain's outreach efforts in Washington County.
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