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APRIL 2013 
Featured Events:

by Selena Folkard of Liberty High School

April 2 - 30

 

Walters Cultural Arts Center & Youth Advisory Council 

 

Visual Art - Join this celebration of youth art with a gallery show of work from local high school students. Opening reception on April 2, with music and food provided by local high schools.

 

 

Cultural Arts Center

527 E. Main St

Hillsboro, OR 

5:30 pm, Free 

 

 

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A Midsummer Nights Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

April 5 - 14

 

Hillsboro Artists' Regional Theatre

 

 

TheatreWatch the passion of young love, magic spells and fairy kingdoms come to life in this original adaptation with a fresh approach to the timeless classic, sure to charm and enchant audiences.

 

 HART Theatre

185 SE Washington

Hillsboro, OR 

2 & 7:30 pm, $10 - $14 

 

 

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Latino Cultural Festival

 April 21

 

Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Festival -  Celebrate Hillsboro's rich Latino heritage with an afternoon of food, entertainment, art and sports for the entire family! Visit the Arts Village to see demos by guest artists and to make your own art to take home.

 

 Downtown Hillsboro

& Civic Center Plaza

150 E. Main St

Hillsboro, OR 

12 - 5 pm, Free 

 

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the event title above.

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Throughout the Month
Locations & Times Vary. Check Website for More Details | Free
Youth - Volunteers share stories in various languages, including Spanish, Japanese, Swedish and Bulgarian. A fun way to learn a new language!
Family Art NightEvery 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.

Hillsboro Schools Mariachi BandEvery Friday
135 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro | 7 - 10 pm | Free

Music - Friday is Open Mic night at Influence Music Hall! Bring an instrument, your voice and your passion for music for an evening of music and friends.

Hubble Space TelescopeApril 1 - May 31
Hillsboro Civic Center | 120 E Main St, Hillsboro | 10 am - 5 pm | $4 - $6

Exhibit - Jump into space with spectacular images of the universe in NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope Interactive Exhibit.

Hip 2 Be SquareApril 2
136 SE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro | 6 pm | Free
Visual Arts - Enjoy up to 100 works of wall & pedestal art in a 12" square format created by regional artists in this non-juried event. Show ends May 3.
2Jazz GuitarsApril 5
2850 Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro | 6:30 pm | Free

Music - Enjoy the relaxed, intimate, highly thoughtful and very modern sound of Jazz guitarists Barry Glick and Neil Mattson.

April 6
Peter Boscow Gym | 452 NE 3rd Ave | 1 pm | $10
Workshop - Learn the magic that exists in being a clown, with basic clowning skills, group work and individual expression.
Sherlock Jr.April 6
527 E Main St, Hillsboro | 2 pm | $5 - $17
Film - Composer & electric cellist Gideon Freudmann provides a live soundtrack to a silent film comedy classic at this Saturday Family Matinee! 
Museum After DarkApril 6
Hillsboro Civic Center | 120 E Main St, Hillsboro | 6 pm | $10

Cultural - Night of interactive demonstrations and entertainment. Snacks and beverages included. Adults 21 and over.

Jayanthi Raman Dance CompanyApril 7
Hillsboro Main Library | 2850 Brookwood Pkwy | 2:30 pm | Free

Dance - Enjoy a lecture and mini concert on Indian classical dances. A history and background of the art form will be explained along with the dances.

April 9
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!
Oregon TrailApril 10
Home Education Days: Oregon Trail
Hillsboro Civic Center | 120 E Main St, Hillsboro | 10 - 11 am | $6

Youth - Are you a home school family? Join the Museum for hands-on activities and educational programs! This week explores life on the Oregon Trail.

April 11
21785 SW TV Hwy, Suite P, Hillsboro | 6:30 pm | Free
Literary - A fiction critique group (non-genre specific) for Western Washington County writers.
April 11
Cornell Estates | 1005 NE 17th Ave, Hillsboro | 7 pm | Free

Photography - Learn new tricks & techniques while advancing your love of photography! Regardless of your skill level or camera type, all are welcome.

Film stripApril 12
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.

Oregon Mandolin OrchestraApril 12
Oregon Mandolin Orchestra
527 E Main St, Hillsboro | 7:30 pm | $15 - $20
Music - Local favorite Oregon Mandolin Orchestra returns with a diverse musical program featuring mandolin, mandola, mandocello and double bass! 
April 12
Insomnia Coffee Company | 5389 W Baseline Rd, Hillsboro | 9 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.

April 13
Free Family Day at the Musuem
Hillsboro Civic Center | 120 E Main St, Hillsboro | 10 am - 1 pm | Free

Family - Celebrate Earth Day with hands-on activities, crafts, and special guest singer and guitarist Dave Orleans.

Soundstage Rhythm OrchestraApril 13

Hillsboro Senior Center | 750 SE 8th Avenue, Hillsboro | 5 pm | $8

Dance - Take to the dance floor with the Soundstage Rhythm Combo and enjoy the fusion of musical styles, including big band, dance orchestra and more!

by Sally SchneiderApril 15
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church | 2038 Aloclek Dr #202 | 6:45 pm
Fiber Arts - Sally Schneider will present a slide and trunk show illustrating various settings that can be used to take a quilt from ordinary to sensational. 
Pioneer Clothin in Washington CountyApril 17
Crossroads Lecture: Pioneer Clothing in Washington County
Hillsboro Civic Center | 120 E Main St, Hillsboro | 2 pm | $6

Lecture - Join Kay Demlow, local fashion historian and owner of Lavender's Green Historic Clothing, to journey through Oregon's fashion history.

Patrick BallApril 17
Art of the Story Festival with Patrick Ball
527 E Main St, Hillsboro | 7 pm | Free
Spoken Word - Patrick Ball blends the Celtic harp with marvelous tales of wit and enchantment to create an unforgettable performance for all ages!
Ken IversonApril 19
"He Didn't Really Say That, Did He?"

1005 NE 17th Ave, Hillsboro | 1:30 pm | Free

Spoken Word - Storyteller Ken Iverson will entertain and delight you with outrageous lies, tall tales, and heart-warming stories. Come prepared to laugh!

Rich Wetzel's Groovin' Higher OrchestraApril 19
Rich Wetzel's Groovin' Higher Orchestra
527 E Main St, Hillsboro | 7:30 pm | $15 - $20
Music - This powerful 15-piece big band brings the music of legendary bandleaders as Woody Herman, Count Basie & Buddy Rich back to life!
April 19
Insomnia Coffee Company | 5389 W Baseline Rd, Hillsboro | 9 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.

Bag&Baggage ProductionsApril 20
Venetian Theatre |  E Main St, Hillsboro | 7 pm | Free

Theatre - Mingle with B&B actors and fans, catch a few short snippets from the shows, and hear about plans for next season!

The Wines of SpringApril 21
Renaissance Wines | 1320 NE Orenco Station Pkwy | 7 pm | $18

Theatre - Join Artistic Director, Scott Palmer, and favorite actors for an intimate evening of wine, food and stellar, spring-themed performances!

April 24
Home Education Days: Pioneer Classroom
Hillsboro Civic Center | 120 E Main St, Hillsboro | 10 - 11 am | $6

Youth - Are you a home school family? Join the Museum for hands-on activities and educational programs! This week explores the Pioneer classroom.

April 25
21785 SW TV Hwy, Suite P, Hillsboro | 6:30 pm | Free
Literary - A fiction critique group (non-genre specific) for Western Washington County writers.
April 27
Tyson Recreation Center |  | 1 pm | $10
Workshop A one-shot workshop designed for the beginner will include lots of fun improve games and exercises.  No previous experience required.
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