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Space Is A Place

Rob Halverson’s curated room at the Corberry Press definitely warrants a studied viewing. The collection of objects in a small office space self-reference their hand-made qualities to the point of absurd (i.e. a cell phone rock pet). The works are … Continue reading

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Rinde Eckert – Urban Integration

Against the backdrop of city sounds, Eckert’s choir clustered together on the steps of Pioneer Square. I positioned myself towards the back of the audience, in order to experience a melding of intentional and environmental sounds, to hear the boundaries … Continue reading

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PICA Yard Sale or When Heaven fell to Earth – Photography by Justine Avera

In preparation for T:BA:07, PICA decided to do what most of us should have done this summer, which is hold a yard sale. By the time I got there, there were a few cool items still left for sale. I … Continue reading

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Excellent Birds

-posted by Patrick Alan Coleman A group of individuals join voices in harmony and there is magic. This is ubiquitous in the spiritual world; most churches begin service with song or prayer as song. Voices unite to plead down heaven, … Continue reading

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Regina Silveira, Outgrown (Tracks and Shadows)

Regina Silveira’s tracks as first encountered on the outside wall of PNCA are a maddeningly seductive advertisement of themselves. They link street to gallery and intertwine promotion with presentation setting up a tension that is as much about the narrowing … Continue reading

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T:BA Day One

I woke up this morning a bit excited. The sun was shining, the air was crisp, and today was the first day of the Portland Institute for Contemporary Arts’ “Time-Based Arts” Festival, an event that I not only look forward … Continue reading

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LISTEN UP. Rinde Eckert and Larry Krone on KINK FM

Click here to listen to Krone and Eckert chat and croon on ye olde radio. Krone’s songs are super sweet.

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Life at home with a Rinde Indie chorister

Over the past few weeks, my fiance has been singing with fellow TBA-ers in preparation for the opening night performance on the steps of Pioneer Courthouse Square. Despite pressing her for hints as to what is in store, Rinde Eckert’s … Continue reading

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Commercial Enterprise

And sitting in the audience, isn’t there a little part of us waiting to see if they can actually pull it off, wondering if we’ll see them land face first with a mouth full of earth and rocks and broken teeth?
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Hand2Mouth Theatre – Repeat After Me, Photography by Justine Avera

I was lucky enough to see a first run of the show back in April. Pee your pants funny, Hand2Mouth Theatre puts on an extremely physical, and surprisingly moving performance. The show opened with one of my favorite songs from … Continue reading

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