I’ve been to so many First Thursdays and consider it one of the greatest ongoing events in Portland. Of all the galleries, there is only one place that hosts the ultimate First Thursday experience.
Lizard Lounge has been holding these events since they first opened. Each event showcases art and music from the Northwest. Somehow, they also find a way to provide a massive amount of beer, wine and Red Bull to the thirsty visitors every First Thursday. It is the ultimate party in the Pearl. Here is a taste of what will be coming to Lizard Lounge this Thursday:
ART: Derek Olsen is a painter, silk screener and tattoo artist currently working at Black Hole Tattoo & Body Piercing in Portland. He often paints as an attempt to better understand the things that inspire him…be it a flock of birds, Japanese wood block prints, old tattoo flash or a brass band marching down the street. Derek has a desire to comprehend what it is, how it makes him feel, and why it moves him. This show is a series of work ranging from small to large, with a set of free-standing privacy screens as a utilitarian way to make large scale artwork more accessible. Please enjoy his attempts at understanding. myspace.com/d2r23
Artist Reception Party May 7th 7-10pm
Live Music: Celilo
Celilo fuses the dark and dreamy indie city skylines with a drawling rural charm into moody Americana rock. The lead singer, Sloan, has beaten down vocals that travel on world-worn wisdom through barrooms, bedrooms, and back roads. Celilo summons up the driving pop of early Wilco and conjures the bleak beauty of Townes Van Zandt. celiloband.com
Benefit: Mercy Corps- 15% of all event proceeds go to Mercy Corps
Beer: Widmer Brothers Brewery
Bonus: 20% off all regular price merchandise from 7-10pm. (not to be combined with other offers)
For updates on their First Thursday events signup for their mailing list.
See you there!
I really want to visitit. But what’s a pity, I am in china–far away from that place.