good people share: 1219
dear good people,
if everyone was sitting at the same dinner table this holiday season, i’d raise a glass and say thanks for subscribing to this newsletter. the whole thing started just over two-years-ago and continues to grow. it’s fun to pull together and stay in touch, all while evolving the approach and planning for 2020.
thanks for spreading the word about this monthly newsletter. feel free to send me names to add onto the distribution list and please let me know if you have suggestions for upcoming concerts or events. on the other hand, just reply if you would like to unsubscribe.
music share
playlists are intended for a spectrum of surroundings and moods.
instead of creating a new link each month (and cluttering your feed), the playlist will automatically update on the first day of every month.
playlists from previous months can still be found in the archives.
notable clicks
considering the times, here are some highlights from the world-wide-web that keep me believing in the qi of the world.
read
“many brands and retailers now wield marketing buzzwords such as curation, differentiation, and discovery as they attempt to sell an assortment of stuff targeted to their ideal customer.”
“developers, researchers, and analysts with the goal of making statistics available in a dynamic and time relevant format.”
support your local music venues.
“even in an era of on-demand digital content consumption…believe in the transformative power of analog musicianship and live performance.”
being a mentor is as critical as seeking a mentor.
“#8 - hand out fishing rods, not fish”
long lines expected in kaizer.
“because ‘imagine everyone’s naked’ is terrible advice.”
dream big.
in a hash phase (rent week or not).
just need to start cooking it.
make the internet more open-minded.
a social network where your reputation is entirely based on the strength of your arguments.
at last, a tool for those of us non-designers.
the pdf is not permanent.
take action against climate change and live more sustainably.
making a difference is easier said than done.
follow
support a new project and unite with like-minded travelers.
well traveled club exists to elevate travel planning and discovery.
listen
support a new project — true crime podcast produced by professional storytellers.
“the story of anthony curcio, aka d.b. tuber, a college football star who committed an outlandish armored car heist in 2008. curcio used a disguise, craigslist-hired decoys, and made a wild escape in an inner tube down a river. it's a perfect crime story, but as we discovered in our reporting: it was too perfect. the story that went viral worldwide, well, it was missing things. like how it actually all went down. and, stunningly, who else was involved.”
watch
and silence your cell phone while you’re at it.
out-and-about-in-pdx
there’s something cool about being informed.
nearly 30 percent of annual giving occurs in december so carve out time this month to add/reaffirm your commitment to philanthropy (along with being a “conscious consumer”).
if you prefer not to celebrate (black) friday or (cyber) monday, kickoff the season by participating in (giving) tuesday, a global movement on tuesday, december 3.
support issues – local, regional, national or global — that matter to you or that might even be repurposed as a stocking stuffer. don’t underestimate (small) donations, but rather, consider building relationships with organizations now so you can stay involved in 2020.
to learn more about what’s happening in portland, sign up for bridgeliner and “live like you live here.”
notable upcoming PDX shows//events
i’ve highlighted my monthly picks. give them a listen/look and consider buying a ticket. and for those not living in portland, keep an eye on these artists since many of them are on tour.
december
1 - Zoo Lights @ Oregon Zoo (thru Jan. 6)
2 - Battles @ Hawthorne Theatre
3 - Kenny G: The Holiday Album @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
3 - Dreamers @ Hawthorne Theatre
3 - Moth Story Slam: Family @ The Old Church
3 - Funniest 5 Standup Showcase @ Revolution Hall
4 - A Evening with Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers) @ The Old Church Concert Hall
4 - Spoon @ Crystal Ballroom
4 - Tents @ Holocene
4 - Rupi Kaur @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
4 - The Dead South @ Roseland Theater
4 - Mount Eerie @ Revolution Hall
4 - Blazers vs. Kings @ Moda Center
4-8 - Holiday Ale Festival @ Pioneer Courthouse Square
5 - The Chainsmokers @ Moda Center
5 - The Ranconteurs @ Crystal Ballroom
5 - Whose Live Anyway @ Revolution Hall
5 - The Junebugs @ Star Theater
5 - Charlie Hunter @ Mississippi Studios
5-8 - Portland Night Market @ 100 SE Alder Street
5-22 - A Christmas Carol: The Musical @ Winningstad Theatre
6 - A John Waters Christmas @ Aladdin Theater
6 - Blazers vs. Lakers @ Moda Center
6 - Vampire Weekend Unplugged @ Crystal Ballroom
6 - SYML @ Wonder Ballroom
6 - Howlin Rain @ Doug Fir Lounge
6 - Blockhead and Eliot Lipp @ Star Theater
6 - Chris Young @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
7 - The Dandy Warhols @ Crystal Ballroom
7 - Allah-Las @ Wonder Ballroom
7 - Andrew Marlin (of Mandolin Orange) @ Mississippi Studios
7 - Corridor, The Woolen Men and Candy Cigarettes @ Bunk Bar Water
7-8 - Portland Cello Project @ Revolution Hall
7-8 - Hey Holiday @ Jacobsen Salt Co. (602 SE Salmon Street)
8 - Conan Gray @ Roseland Theater
8 - Kamaal Williams @ Doug Fir Lounge
8 - Blazers vs. Thunder @ Moda Center
8 - Holiday Half Marathon and 10K & 5K @ Swan Island
9 - Angel Olsen and Vagabon @ Roseland Theater
9 - Mark Diamond @ Holocene
9 - Catfish and the Bottlemen @ Crystal Ballroom
9 - Strange and the Familiars @ Alberta Street Pub
9-10 - Reel Rock 14 @ Revolution Hall
10 - Lee Fields & The Expressions @ Roseland Theater
10 - Phantogram @ Crystal Ballroom
10 - The Moth @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10 - From Indian Lakes @ Holocene
11 - Mat Kearney @ Aladdin Theater
11 - Ryan Caraveo @ Hawthorne Theatre
11 - Shadowgraphs @ Holocene
11 - Rare Monk @ Mississippi Studios
11 - DIIV @ Revolution Hall
11 - Of Monsters and Men @ Crystal Ballroom
11 - The New Hollywood: Revolution in American Cinema (thru March 21) @ Cinema 21
12 - The Head and The Heart @ Crystal Ballroom
12 - Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin @ Revolution Hall
12 - Alex Cameron @ Wonder Ballroom
12 - Magic Sword @ Doug Fir Lounge
12 - Shawn Colvin @ Revolution Hall
13 - Felipe Esparza @ Revolution Hall
13 - Ladytron @ Wonder Ballroom
13 - John Cragie @ Aladdin Theater
13 - Marco Benevento @ Doug Fir Lounge
13 - Art Alexakis @ White Eagle Saloon
13 - Friday Forum: How is Portland stacking up in the fight against Climate Change? @ Ecotrust
13-14 - Gospel Christmas @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
13-22 - A Charlie Brown Christmas @ Brunish Theatre
14 - Trevor Noah @ Moda Center
14 - Silversun Pickups @ Crystal Ballroom
14 - Amir K @ Mississippi Studios
14 - The Grouch and Murs @ Star Theater
14 - Ty Curtis @ Jack London Revue
14 - Animated Christmas @ Hollywood Theatre
14-15 - Moon Hooch @ Doug Fir Lounge
14-15 - Give Good Gift Pop Up @ Union/Pine
15 - Ezra Collective @ Jack London Revue
15 - Waterparks @ Wonder Ballroom
16 - Tourist with Matthew Dear @ Holocene
16 - YACHT @ Mississippi Studios
16 - Storm Large @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
16 - Local Natives @ Crystal Ballroom
16 - Gorillaz: Reject False Icons @ Cinema 21
17 - Bayside @ Hawthorne Theatre
18 - The Joy Formidable @ Doug Fir Lounge
18 - Fruit Bats @ Aladdin Theater
18 - Plaid @ Holocene
18 - Blazers vs. Warriors @ Moda Center
19 - Deadmau5 @ WaMu Theater
20 - MSTRKRFT @ 45 East
20 - Blazers vs. Magic @ Moda Center
20-21 - Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers @ Doug Fir Lounge
21 - Sesame Street Live @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
21 - Curren$y @ Dante’s
21 - Ural Thomas & The Pain @ Revolution Hall
21 - Greyhounds @ Mississippi Studios
21 - Dream Wulf @ Alberta Street Pub
22 - MAE.SUN @ Doug Fir Lounge
22 - Ezza Rose with Sunbathe and Moon Shy
22 - Aryon Jones and The Way @ White Eagle Saloon
23 - Blazers vs. Pelicans @ Moda Center
26 - Nosaj Thing @ Holocene
27 - Gryffin @ 45 East
27 - Orquestra Pacifico Tropical @ Mississippi Studios
27-31 - Whale Watching Week @ Oregon Coast
28 - Blazers vs. Lakers @ Moda Center
28 - Moon Boots @ 45 East
28 - Tango Tango Alpha @ Mississippi Studios
28-29 - John Oliver @ Keller Auditorium
30 - Blazers vs. Suns @ Moda Center
31 - of Montreal @ Wonder Ballroom
31- Dirty Revival @ Mississippi Studios
31 - The Polish Ambassador @ Crystal Ballroom
31 - A Pink Martini New Year’s Eve Celebration @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
31 - Governor’s Ball @ The Sentinel Hotel
january
2 - Free First Thursday @ Portland Art Museum
3 - Cashmere Cat @ Wonder Ballroom
4-5 - Edna Vazques @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
6 - Six Week Beginner Level Ceramics @ Radius Art Studio
7-12 - Fiddler on the Roof @ Keller Auditorium
8 - Shea Serrano @ Powell’s City of Books
10 - Brian Regan @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
10 - Shooter Jennings @ Mississippi Studios
10 - Girl Fest NW @ Holocene
10-11 - An Evening with C.S. Lewis starting David Payne @ Winningstad Theatre
10-11 - Portland’s Folk Festival @ Crystal Ballroom
11 - Theo Katzman @ Wonder Ballroom
11 - Blazers vs. Bucks @ Moda Center
13 - Blazers vs. Hornets @ Moda Center
15 - Nada Surf @ Doug Fir Lounge
15 - Hello from the Magic Tavern @ Revolution Hall
15 - Roddy Ricch @ Roseland Theater
15-19 - Rose City Classic Dog Show @ Portland Expo Center
16 - Cold War Kids @ Crystal Ballroom
16 - Itzhak Perlman plays Beethoven @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
16-17 - DeVotchKa @ Alberta Rose Theatre
17 - The Infamous Stringdusters @ Crystal Ballroom
17 - Mystery Science Theater 300 Live @ Keller Auditorium
17 - Chadwick Stokes @ Doug Fir Lounge
18 - Martha Redbone Trio @ Winningstad Theatre
18 - Thomas Middleditch & Ben Schwartz @ Keller Auditorium
18 - Big Head Todd & The Monsters @ Revolution Hall
18 - EarthGang with Mick Jenkins @ Wonder Ballroom
18-19 - Ghostbusters in Concert @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
19 - Rex Orange County @ Keller Auditorium
19 - Patrick Watson @ Wonder Ballroom
19 - Kaki King @ Winningstad Theatre
19 - Layperson @ Holocene
19 - King Princess @ Roseland
20 - Amer Liu @ Wonder Ballroom
20 - Blazers vs. Warriors @ Moda Center
21 - WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series - Samantha Power @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
21 - Cursive @ Revolution Hall
22 - Screenwriting Fundamentals @ NW Film Center (thru Apr 1)
22 - The Green @ Crystal Ballroom
23 - Blazers vs. Mavericks @ Moda Center
24 - BAYNK @ Doug Fir Lounge
24 - Ozomatli @ Revolution Hall
24 - Thrice @ Roseland Theater
24- Reel Music Festival @ Various Locations (thru Feb 16)
26 - Michael Kiwanuka @ Roseland Theater
26 - Crystal Ballroom's 106th Birthday Free-For-All @ Crystal Ballroom
26 - Blazers vs. Pacers @ Moda Center
27 - Xavier Omar @ Hawthorne Theatre
27 - Wolf Parade @ Crystal Ballroom
27 - National Geographic Live - Pursuit of the Black Panther @ Newmark Theatre
27 - Motion City Soundtrack @ Roseland Theater
28 - Dear Evan Hansen @ Keller Auditorium (thru Feb 8)
28 - Dermot Kennedy @ Moda Center
29 - Blazers vs. Rockets @ Moda Center
30 - Mama Mia! @ Winningstad Theater (thru Feb 16)
30 - Fertile Ground Festival @ Various Locations (thru Feb 9)
30 - Dr. Andre Perry @ Powell’s City of Books
31 - Mike Gordon @ Crystal Ballroom
31 - Reverend Horton Heat @ Wonder Ballroom
31 - The New Pornographers with Diane Coffee @ Roseland Theater
31 - Paula Poundstone @ Revolution Hall
31 - Cody Ko & Noel Miller: Tiny Meat Gang @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
february
1 - Blazers vs Jazz @ Moda Center
1 - Will Reagan @ Dante’s
1 - BoomBox @ Wonder Ballroom
1 - Game ON! presented by Oregon Symphony Orchestra @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
2 - Reverend Horton Heat @ Doug Fir Lounge
4 - Smosh Live @ Revolution Hall
4 - Queensryche @ Crystal Ballroom
4 - Ben Oftewel + Ian Ball of Gomez @ The Old Church
5 - Sinead O’Connor @ Crystal Ballroom
5 - City of the Sun @ Mississippi Studios
5 - Chasity Belt @ Wonder Ballroom
6 - Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn @ Newmark Theatre
6 - Young Dolph @ Roseland Theater
6 - Temples @ Doug Fir Lounge
6 - Free First Thursday @ Portland Art Museum
6 - Blazers vs. Spurs @ Moda Center
6-9 - Portland Winter Lights Festival @ Various Locations
7 - Dark Star Orchestra @ Roseland Theater
7 - American Authors @ Wonder Ballroom
7-8 - Portland Night Market @ 100 SE Alder Street
8 - The Harlem Globetrotters @ Moda Center
9 - Blazers vs. Heat @ Moda Center
11 - Violent Femme @ Crystal Ballroom
11 - Tones and I @ Holocene
13 - Illiterate Light @ Mississippi Studios
13 - Sango with Savon @ 45 East
13 - Blake Shelton @ Moda Center
13 - The Motet @ Revolution Hall
13 - Dijon @ Holocene
13 - Illiterate Light @ Mississippi Studios
14 - Iann Dior @ Hawthorne Theatre
15 - Oregon Brewers Guild: Zwickelmania @ Various Locations
15 - Magic City Hippies @ Wonder Ballroom
16 - Dr. Dog and Michael Nau @ Roseland Theater
19 - Metronomy @ Wonder Ballroom
19 - Dashboard Confessional @ Crystal Ballroom
19 - WorldOregon’s International Speaker Series - Gen. H.R. McMaster @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
19 - PDX Jazz Festival @ Various Locations (thru Mar 1)
20 - Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn @ Newmark Theatre
20 - Ghost-Note @ Revolution Hall
20 - Lane 8 @ Wonder Ballroom
20 - Donny Benet @ Holocene
20-23 - Portland International Auto Show @ Oregon Convention Center
21 - The Jungle Giants @ Doug Fir Lounge
21 - Destroyer @ Aladdin Theater
21 - Atmosphere @ Roseland Theater
21 - The Movement with Josh Heinrichs and For Peace Band @ Star Theater
21 - Blazers vs. Pelicans @ Moda Center
22 - Sudan Archives @ Doug Fir Lounge
22 - Bone Thugs-n-Harmony @ Roseland Theater
22 - Portland Mardi Gras Ball @ Wonder Ballroom
23 - Blazers vs. Pistons @ Moda Center
24 - Andy Shauf @ Revolution Hall
24 - We Shall Overcome @ Newmark Theatre
25 - Tove Lo @ Roseland Theater
25 - Devin Phillips with Chris Brown @ Jack London Revue
25 - Portland Mardi Gras Day Parade @ Mississippi Avenue
25 - Blazers vs. Celtics @ Moda Center
26 - Terrace Martin @ Star Theater
27 - Raphael Saadiq @ Crystal Ballroom
27 - Sarah McLachlan @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
27 - Yacht Rock Revue @ Revolution Hall
28 - moe. @ Revolution Hall
28 - Umphrey’s McGee @ Crystal Ballroom
28 - KairosPDX Spread the Love @ The Nines
29 - Donavon Frankenreiter @ Aladdin Theater
29 - Echosmith @ Hawthorne Theatre
29 - Joshua Radin & Friends with Ben Kweller & William Fitzsimmons @ Revolution Hall
29 - Monster Trucks @ Moda Center (thru Mar 1)
29 - Bricks Cascade (convention for LEGO builders) @ Oregon Convention Center (thru Mar 1)