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Nov 3,2008
Butterfly wings are causing hurricanes at the Leftbank Project
by CHYCHELE
The leftbank project was fortunate enough to play host to "The Butterfly Effect: A Visionary Gesture by Leslie B. Durst" . A quick google of "butterfly effect" comes up with two answers: 1.) a property of chaotic systems (as the atmosphere) by which small changes in initial conditions can lead to large-scale and unpredictable variation in the future state of the system 2.) an Ashton Kutcher movie about a missing car and how it messed up his universe or his hair or something The first definition is closer to PICA 's hope for their Butterfly Effect. Ten years ago Leslie B. Durst began commissioning twelve pieces of art from a different artist each year and giving them to people all over the world. Some of the recipients were actively involved members of the art community, some were not (this is where the butterfly effect comes into play). To kick off the showing, Cloud Eye Control was on hand to debut their new show "Under Polaris". T
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Sep 10,2008
TBA Day Five » Tiago Guedes, Um Solo
by shooter
I'm not sure how to describe Tiago Guedes Um Solo , so I will point you to the description on the PICA 's website.Tonight (Weds 9/10) is the last night for both of Tiago's performances, Um Solo and Materiais Diversos .
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Sep 9,2008
TBA Day Four » Mike Daisey, Monopoly
by shooter
Mike Daisey is probably the best storyteller I've ever seen: funny, smart, subversive, bold, and thoughtful. Daisey weaves four stories into one with Monopoly. We learn about Nikola Tesla's war with Thomas Edison over electricity, Microsoft's antitrust lawsuit, the secret history of the board game Monopoly, and the story of how Wal-Mart gutted Daisey's hometown in Maine. He tells these four stories in parallel, in a single monologue that explores the darker side of capitalism.Daisey will be performing his most recent monologue, "If You See Something Say Something" Thursday through Sunday. In it he tackles the secret history of the Department of Homeland Security. Mike Daisey is a must see.
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Sep 9,2008
TBA Day Three » Lemon Anderson and Ten Eight Tiny Dances
by shooter
Day three of TBA had two surprises. We went to Lemon Anderson's show, not really knowing what to expect, and found a terrific storyteller and poet. Ten Tiny Dances turned into a "lite" version with two of the performances bowing out. These things happen with live performances and while there may have been only eight dances, they were far from "lite".Lemon Anderson
Lemon Anderson's "The Beautiful Struggle" is his personal memoir told through a blend of hip-hop and urban poetry. You learn about his growing up with a mother who was an addict—and later stricken with HIV. Upon her death, with no one to care for him, he turned to dealing crack to survive. During a stint in jail, he discovered his love of words and poetry—his purpose in life. Lemon's performance was brilliant. He is smart, funny, thoughtful, and direct. His ability to fully portray a variety of characters
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Sep 6,2008
TBA Day Two » Antony and the Johnsons, Neal Medlyn
by shooter
TBA is definitely about contrasts. In the course of a couple of hours, we went from the dreamy, haunting voice of Antony Hegarty to three guys re-creating Beyonce's 2007 live concert DVD. Antony and the Johnsons
This was an amazing performance: a unique marriage of Antony's hypnotic vocals, powerful lyrics, and the lush sound of the orchestra. Antony's performance was somewhat awkward. He lacked the stage presence that I normally associate with such a powerful voice—but somehow that made the performance even more compelling.
Neal Medlyn
There is something so wrong, and yet so right, about a skinny white guy re-creating a Beyonce concert. It was funny and mesmerizing at the same time. The surreal nature of it was captivating, and the energy that Medlyn put into the performance was exciting. He had the audience cheering and waving their hands as if they were watching Beyonce. I think the photos t
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Sep 5,2008
TBA Day One » The March and The Works
by shooter
Day one started with the re-creation of the Anna Halprin's Blank Placard Happening . About 400 people met at PNCA in the Pearl and marched across the Broadway Bridge to the Leftbank Building for the grand opening of The Works. The Blank Placard Happening was well attended and really fun to be part of. Along the way, there were all kinds of reactions from people: puzzled looks, shouts of support, and, of course, questions. Here are some images that I salvaged from my failed compact flash card . (F#$%@&G technology!). Upon arrival at The Works, you're greeted by the Zoo Bombers' bike sculpture . You should ride your bike to The Works just so you can see this. Very cool. Once inside the works you can see the visual arts exhibits, such as Jacob Hartman's -------- Head . Final
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Sep 5,2008
TBA Round Up Round Up
by shooter
Most publications have their TBA picks, highlights, or complete guides. There's lots of good info out there, so I thought I'd round up all the TBA round ups I could find. Now, you can make an informed decision about what you want to see!The Portland Mercury's Destination Fun is a list of highlights for the next few days, and their amazingly thorough guide to the entire festival is one of the best resources out there.
The Portland Tribune talks about Mike Daisey and Kenny Mellman and Bridget Everett .
The Oregonian mentions Antony and the Johnsons (we are going to that tonight and are VERY excited about it) and Neal Medlyn (who is hysterical). Here's a link to our previous post about Neil along with a link to a video. Brian Libby talks about visual artists at TBA.
Willamette Week's T.B.Ah-ha! is their highlight list, including that important list of FREE events.
Ultra talks about Sojour
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Sep 3,2008
The Neal Medlyn (Beyonce) Experience Live!
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Sep 2,2008
TBA:08 » Are You Prepared for the Ultimate Arts Experience?
by pearlgirl
Are you prepared for the ultimate arts experience? 167 performances. 21 venues. 10 days. Portand Institute for Contemporary Art's annual convergence of contemporary performance, dance, music, new media and visual arts projects requires more than a ticket-you need a plan. TBA:08 Festival Catalog The festival catalog is available in print and online. Pick up your print copy at TBA Central (224 NW 13th Ave) or download your free copy . The festival catalog is chock full of valuable information: artist profiles, schedules, ticket and pass information, transportation options and more. It provides a great introduction to the Time-Based Arts Festival (TBA).
Experiment
As you study the TBA festival catalog, keep in mind that the intent of the festival is to push boundaries. If you truly want the ultimate arts experience, then baby, you've got to stretch! Stimulate yourself with something new—consider seeing a performance tha
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Jul 29,2008
PICA Names Next Guest Artistic Director for TBA
by pearlgirl
PICA has a way of keeping us, and TBA, on its toes—a job made easier under the direction of Cathy Edwards. Read more about Edwards and her new role at PICA at Oregonlive.
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