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Posted January 20th, 2010 in Events, music | Tags: fundraiser, Haiti, mercy corps, music |
Thank you to everyone who has been lending support to the people of Haiti in their time of need. A wide variety of businesses have been and continue to provide opportunities to support Mercy Corps’ disaster relief in the area by shopping, dining, and more.
In addition, many Portland performing artists are organizing special events to raise funds for disaster relief. Here is a listing of some of the upcoming performance events that will support Mercy Corps:
Portland Opera Presents an Evening With the Stars of Cosi’ Fan Tutte for Haiti — TONIGHT!
The Portland Opera presents a special Concert of Popular Opera Arias & Ensembles and agrees to donate 50% of the proceeds of the concert to Mercy Corps to help support relief efforts in Haiti. More info: Portland Opera
Songs for Haiti: A Benefit Concert for Mercy Corps — January 21, 2010
Performers at the Thursday, Jan. 21 show at the Aladdin Theater include: pianist Thomas Lauderdale, Cool Nutz, Portland Cello Project, Janice Scroggins, Holcombe Waller, Oregon Symphony concertmaster Jun Iwasaki, with pianist Grace Fong, Broadway veteran, baritone Douglas Webster, Flash Choir, PHAME, the Grant High School Royal Blues, and Storm Large among others. You can see all of the details and purchase tickets at Songs for Haiti.
Blues For Haiti — January 31, 2010
On Sunday, January 31st, at The Refectory, Kevin Selfe has kindly agreed to hand over his weekly jam, and help us put together a show for the benefit of Haiti, and give all proceeds to Mercy Corps…every dime and penny you, dear Music Lover, can spare will go to helping the victims of this horrific, tragic event. In return, you will be treated to the some of the grooviest sounds and ear candy around the Northwest: Jim Wallace and the Housecats, Lloyd Jones, Dover Weinberg, Lisa Mann, Suburban Slim, Stu Kinzel, A.C. Porter & Big Noise, and Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes, have all agreed to appear.
Admission is FREE, but that ain’t what this about…for more details, go to Blues for Haiti
Of course, you don’t need to attend an event or shop and such to lend your support. We encourage you to provide direct support to Mercy Corps for their emergency response to the earthquake in Haiti. Donate here.
Peace.
Posted January 20th, 2010 in Events, Milagros News, music | Tags: contest, curious comedy theater, giveaway, gustafer yellowgold, music |
What is Gustafer Yellowgold?Well, it’s kind of complicated. Gustafer himself is a friendly creature who came to Earth from the sun and is living out an explorer’s life in a slightly psychedelic version of the Minnesota woods. (BTW – Once you combine “psychedelic” with “Minnesota”, you are going to get my attention.)
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show is a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. It has been called “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” by the New York Times and Entertainment Weekly praised “‚ĶThe most infectious original songs. It’s like tapping into some pleasure center in the brain- both adult and kid‚Ķabsurdly appealing.”
Basically it fun for the kids and adults which is why this show doesn’t just do the “kiddie circuit” but has also opened for groups like Wilco.
Anyhoo, Gustafer is landing in Portland on January 31 at the Curious Theatre….
And we have a family pack (i.e 4 TICKETS!) to giveaway for that show!
To enter, just visit our Facebook Fanpage and comment on a ticket giveaway post by Midnight Sunday, January 25th. We will randomly pick from all the comments we receive and announce the winner on Monday!
Posted August 8th, 2009 in Classes, Events, music | Tags: biking, Classes, Events, music |
Sound Roots’ Rookie Rock! Wednesday, August 12, 10 am at Milagros! Rookie Rock is a fun and upbeat musical environment for both parents and their babies or preschool age kids. A large variety of kid sized instruments will be available throughout the class so that children can explore what they find most intriguing. Space is limited, please come early to ensure a spot. For more info, contact Sound Roots – sundaymorning08@gmail.com or call 503.282.9999
Portland’s Best Family Bike Rides! Friday, August 14, 7 pm at Milagros! We recently posted family biking tips from Vince Schreck of ‚ÄúPortland Family Adventures‚Äù. Please join Vince as he gives tips on biking with your children, and presents his favorite bike rides in and around Portland. There will be plenty of advice, directions, pictures and videos to get you motivated to bike with your kids. Bring your sense of adventure and plenty of questions and/or concerns to this presentation.
BTW – That boy should really have a helmet on…
Posted August 7th, 2009 in Events, music | Tags: Events, music, Parks |
Portland Festival Symphony celebrated its 29th season of presenting free classical music concerts in Portland public parks throughout the city. Comprised of Portland’s finest classical musicians, the symphony is funded solely through the generous support of individuals, local businesses and sponsors.
All concerts begin at 6:00 pm
Saturday, August 8th, U.S. Grant Park
Haydn: Symphony No. 104
Haydn: Cello Concerto – Andrew Dunn, Soloist
Haydn: String Quartet Op.1, No.3 – Lyric Arts String Quartet
Mendelssohn: Nocturne
Beethoven: Symphony No.3 (Eroica)
Haydn: Toy Symphony (with children participation)
Sunday, August 9th, Peninsula Park
Haydn: Symphony N0. 88
Parry: An English Suite
P.D.Q. Bach: Octoot
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)
Haydn: Toy Symphony (with children participation)
Saturday, August 15th, Laurelhurst Park
Haydn: Symphony No. 104
Mendelssohn: Nocturne
Haydn: String Quartet Op.1, No.3 -Lyric Arts String Quartet
Beethoven: Symphony No.3 (Eroica)
Haydn: Toy Symphony (with children participation)
RAIN Date for any of the concerts: Monday, August 17th, Washington Park
Posted July 30th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, music | Tags: Events, Family Outing, music, pickathon |
We are excited to head out to Pickathon tomorrow! Pickathon has become a beloved summer tradition for us (in fact Gael’s first camping experience was at Pickathon in 2007).
The 11th Annual Pickathon is bigger than ever but on the rolling 80 acre Pendarvis Farm, it still promises opportunities for community and face-to-face intimacy (with musicians and new friends) that makes this event so special.
In addition to nearly non-stop music, there is no shortage of kids activities. Tickets don’t come cheap but kids 12 and under are free and you get a camping spot with your weekend pass. Honestly, I can’t imagine a better summer event investment.
We will have a booth set-up again, so if you are there please come by. We’ll have free temp tattoos for the kids as well as free “Got Breastmilk?” bumperstickers.
Hope to see you there!
Posted July 23rd, 2009 in Milagros News, music | Tags: Events, music, Putumayo |
Pack the world in your picnic basket and join the fun. Putumayo Kids celebrates the release of the new Picnic Playground CD with a series of performances. Bring the kids, a blanket and your favorite snacks!
Coming to the Oregon Zoo in Portland on August 2nd • 1 pm • 4001 SW Canyon Rd. • Free with zoo admission
And here are other shows planned across the U S of A:
- August 1st • Amherst, MA • Eric Carle Museum • 1 pm • 125 West Bay Rd. • Free with museum admission
- August 2nd ‚Ä¢ Boston, MA ‚Ä¢ Boston Children’s Museum‚Ä¢1pm‚Ä¢300 Congress St‚Ä¢ Free with museum admission
- August 8th • Brooklyn, NY • Carroll Park•4 pm Located in Carroll Garden at President St and Smith St. • Free
- August 9th ‚Ä¢ Manhattan, NY ‚Ä¢ Central Park‚Ä¢ Peter J Sharp Children’s Glade‚Ä¢1pm‚Ä¢106th St and Central Park West ‚Ä¢ West of Great Hill Oval‚Ä¢Free
- August 1st • Seattle, WA • Woodland Park Zoo•1 pm • 601 No. 59th St.• Free with zoo admission
- August 8th • San Francisco, CA • Oakland Zoo•1 pm • 9777 Golf Links Rd.• Free with zoo admission
- August 9th • Sausalito, CA • Bay Area Discovery Museum • 11 am • Fort Baker•557 McReynolds Rd. • Free with museum admission
- August 12th • Pasadena, CA • Memorial Park • Levitt Pavilion • 7 pm• Free
- August 13th • Los Angeles, CA • Pershing Square 12 pm • 532 So. Olive St. • Free
We have a mess of Putumayo Kids CDs available in our on-line store and a even bigger selection at our shop in Portland
Posted July 9th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, music | Tags: fundraiser, music |
A note from our friend Fara at Sound Roots:
We are so excited to be a part of this great community that has been brought together by our passion for music. Because we are all invested in each other, I wanted to share another passion that is close to my heart: finding a cure for cancer.
My mom, Shelly Feig, passed away from Leukemia just six months after my son (Miles, her first grandchild) was born. She was only 55 years old. This disease robbed our family of many wonderful times and opportunities that we could have shared in together. Although Miles was too young to remember her, his life has been significantly altered by her absence. I firmly believe there is a cure out there and that her life and death does not have to be in vain. I am on a personal mission to raise awareness and money for research so that other families can be spared the tragedy of losing a loved one to Leukemia.
My family would like to invite you to a Rookie Rock fundraiser for the Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society on Sunday, July 12th at 10am at Airplay Caf?©.
My family, our friend Cary Leach and Team in Training (the fundraising arm of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) will be offering up a Rookie Rock class at Airplay Caf?© (701 E. Burnside). Rookie Rock is a happy, upbeat, modern twist on music class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their folks.
We are suggesting a $10 donation per family but please feel free to donate more if you can. One lucky family will win our raffle for a $100 gift certificate to be applied towards any Sound Roots services.
Call 503.282.9999 with questions or to donate ahead of time. Thank you!
Posted July 8th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, music, Outside of Portland | Tags: farms, music |
Thank you Multnomah County for approving the concerts at Kruger’s! Here is all the nitty gritty via Kruger’s Farm:
“We just got and read the decision on our updated Farm Stand Permit. Music lovers, the news is good and the summer harvest festivals complete with music will start next week on July 16th!… We’re committed to doing them this summer and we’ll keep you posted on the schedule. Join us next week for our big celebration! Come early! Stay late! Savor our victory!”
Link to more information on summer events at Kruger’s Farm
Posted July 6th, 2009 in Events, Family Outing, music | Tags: concerts, fernhill park, music |
Milagros is proud to continue its financial support of Summer Concerts in the Park. Here is what is happening at Fernhill Park in Portland via the Concordia Neighborhood Association:
Friday Nights in July (10th, 17th, 24th , & 31st ) and Tuesday August 4th for Neighbors Night Out 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Please come and join your neighbors in Fernhill Park for free, family-friendly, high-quality entertainment for the 2009 Summer Concerts in Portland Parks. Fernhill Park is one of the many parks throughout the City to hold free summer concerts this year and, despite hard economic times, local sponsors and neighbors contributed generously allowing us to put together another fabulous 5-concert series featuring local performers, up close and personal. We are also lucky enough to have 5 food vendors at Fernhill Park this year-Aladdin’s Caf?©, Hot Dog Ernie’s, Moutain Ice, NEPO 42, and Woodlawn Caf?© and Pastry. The concert series will kick-off on Friday July 10th and end on Tuesday August 7th with the annual Neighbors Night Out (NNO) Celebration, a unique community event that focuses on community building to prevent crime and fear of crime. The NNO Celebration will begin at 6 pm with a pedestrian and bicycle parade at Faubion Elementary School and wind its way to Fernhill Park, where the festivities will continue with a concert and other fun and educational activities. Additionally, we will be selling Fernhill Park T-shirts at the concerts to raise money for future music, so make sure to bring your favorite T-shirt to be printed upon or purchase a brand new T-shirt at the concert.
Don’t miss the summer fun in Concordia! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends and a picnic dinner to beautiful Fernhill Park for free, high-quality entertainment!
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Posted July 6th, 2009 in Milagros News | Tags: class, music |
It’s time for Sound Roots’ Rookie Rock intro class! Wednesday at 10 am at Milagros!
Rookie Rock is a fun and upbeat musical environment for both parents and their babies or preschool age kids. A large variety of kid sized instruments will be available throughout the class so that children can explore what they find most intriguing.
Space is limited, please come early to ensure a spot. For more info, contact Sound Roots – sundaymorning08@gmail.com or call 503.282.9999
Check out our calendar for a full list of upcoming events including – Diaper Free on 7/15, A special “For Crying Out Loud” parenting class on 7/15, and the Meet the Doulas Event on 7/21!
