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The Old Church presents:

 “Keep The Old Church Cool” Concert and Fundraiser

with Michael Allen Harrison, pianist.

February 25 - Show begins at 7:30pm – 6:45pm Doors.
Tickets: $15 Advance / $20 at the Door.
To purchase tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/219980

at The Old Church

1422 SW 11^th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

The “Keep The Old Church Cool” Campaign is Heating up!

If you’ve ever been to a concert in the summer at The Old Church you know just how hot it can get!   The Old Church is looking to the community to help raise $25,000 towards the upgrade of our current cooling and heating systems. Thanks to Michael Allen Harrison, who has graciously agreed to perform a fundraising concert for The Old Church, we hope to soon reach this goal.

As a pianist and composer, Michael Allen Harrison delivers music to the heart. His classical contemporary style carves a distinct niche of timeless music that has connected with so many during his two and a half decade career.

Recognized as a Steinway Signature Artist, Michael has built a reputation as a prolific and stylistically multifaceted pianist, playing classical, new age/world and contemporary jazz. In a career that has spanned over two decades, he has expanded his talents as a producer, composer and arranger.

Michael is known for his piano solo performances and recordings, his upbeat sound with his band, his love for teaching and perhaps mostly known for his giving spirit. He was honored with a star on the walk of fame in front of the Portland Performing Arts Center for his artistic and community contributions to his beloved city of Portland Oregon.

Michael’s unique brand of music ranges from movie scores to passionate arrangements for piano, orchestra, ballet, jazz, fusion, Smooth Jazz, Pop, New Age, and Adult Contemporary. Michael Allen Harrison’s CD, “Emotional Connection”, received a NASA Orbiting Certificate for airplay in space on the space shuttle ENDEAVOR. His 1994 album “Circle of Influence” went up on the space shuttle DISCOVERY. On January 29, 1999, Michael was invited to perform in NYC at the United Nations premiering “Remembrance”, a tribute song to the 50th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence (which can be heard on his benefit CD “Seasons of Peace”, recorded for the organization “Season of Non-Violence). Michael performed at THE WORLD PEACE CONFERENCE at The Hague, in the Netherlands on May 14, 1999.

December 2011 through January 2012

The Old Church will be giving away Ceremony and/or Reception space in our beautiful 1882 Victorian-era treasure, a $1,500 value. Whether you’re looking for timeless romance, urban glamour or vintage chic, our inspirational surrounding will complement your style. We will even provide an on-site wedding coordinator to help plan your special event.

To enter:

Stop by our booth (115A) at the Portland Bridal Show at the Oregon Convention Center, January 7 & 8, 2012.

Like us on Facebook and leave a comment on our event page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Old-Church-PDX/137749709607338,

Come to The Old Church for a grand tour
Contact staff@oldchurch.org or call 503-222-2031.

Entries must be received by January 31, 2012.

*Restrictions apply. Cannot be exchange for cash.

website. www.oldchurch.org.

Do you want a photo with Santa but are tired of fighting the crowds?  Here’s an opportunity to get a photo with an authentic Victorian Santa and give your hard earned money to a worthy cause. 

The Old Church is once again offering a special photo opportunity. You, your kids and your favorite pet can be photographed with and an authentic Victorian Santa. You will be given a “take home” photo on the spot and emailed a digital one.

What’s that you say?  Too old for Santa?  How about a photo with an authentic Victorian Charles Dickens?

Thom Bray as Charles Dickens

World Play Theatre presents: A Christmas Carol: A Victorian Reading.  December 20 at 12noon. Working from the text of the author’s original reading copy, veteran professional actor Thom Bray faithfully re-creates the theatrical experience that Dickens’ Victorian audiences had.  After the performance, Mr. Dickens will be available for photos.

Tickets for A Victorian Reading are $16.50 for adults, $12.50 for seniors and $10 for Children ages 8-16.  Front row reserved seats $23.50. For Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/195763.

Sliding scale for photos $9-$20. All proceeds to benefit the “Keep the Old Church Cool” campaign.

The new Portland Landmark Playing Cards (a Portland Civic Theatre Guild production) will be available at The Old Church this holiday season. These beautiful cards, with photographs and descriptions of Portland’s historic places (including The Old Church) are available for sale at The Old Church. At $10, these make unique holiday gifts and are a lot of fun!

Lost Dolls
November 3 @ 4pm-10pm 

Debuting new works of Dawn Panttaja

ceramic doll and  pottery artist.  

Also featuring works by Amanda Myers, founder of Infinity Tattoo,

and creator of large and lovely cloth fashion dolls.

Alicia Justus also known as Miss Red Star.

Her hats, jewelry and ephemera of all sorts are crafted from forgotten bits and pieces, lovingly embellished with her intricate, strange drawings.

and the musical styling of Ashia Grzesik and her band, Ashia and the Bison Rouge.

Tea at 4pm ~ Music at 7pm ~ A free, all ages event

About the Artists:

Photo of “Psycho analysis dolls coming to life” by Dawn Panttaja

After many years of reclusive creation, Dawn Panttaja stepped down from her attic. She has been making dolls and art pottery for almost 10 years and recently had her piece “Zelda” displayed in the Governor’s Mansion. As part of her New Year’s resolution to become a “real, grown up artist,” she will be showing her never before seen sculpt dolls and art pieces.

Dawn has a background in theatre and is also a compulsive reader of non-fiction.  “I often find the reading of an obscure biography will lead me to creating a new work.” She also makes a living playing music, writing, sewing costumes, building sets and props. But her passion is dolls, especially old ones that have been loved or forgotten, and are chipped and frazzled. Her attic is filled with vintage sewing supplies, which include beads, old fabric, lace and trims that are used in her creations. Her love of theatre is distilled into these beautiful dolls, which she dresses either in clay, glaze or antique finery. Her love of historical, strong women is turned into creating figures with their own sets, props and costumes.  Visit her webpage:   http://lostdolls.org/

Amanda Myers, founder of Infinity Tattoo, also creates large and lovely cloth fashion dolls. “The dolls and paintings are my focus,” says Amanda, “but of course being a Gemini, I create various fancy things to tantalize.”  Her creations can be found at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmandaSueMyers?ref=top_trail#

“I’m an old woman trapped in a young woman’s body, says Alicia Justus, artist commonly known as Miss Red Star. Reared in Klamath Fall, Red Star Art is named in honor of a high school art teacher who Justus says used to place a red star on students’ work. He let Justus compete in school art fairs even after she dropped out. Justus (pronounced “Justice”) creates art at an almost compulsive rate. Chloe Eudaly, owner of Reading Frenzy says, “I believe Alicia is compelled by forces almost beyond her control to express her visions, with no regard to trend, fad or style.” For more info:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alicia-Justus-AKA-Ms-Red-Star-Art/134973573245406

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEg8FoM-Ot8&feature=youtu.be

Harnessing her rousing vocals and whimsical, gutsy cello lines, Ashia Grzesik creates songs with elements of cabaret, folk, pop, and dark Americana. Her songs and writing reflect longing for her Slavic roots with Chopineasque and gypsy musings and the blues, rock, and open harmonies of the New World, as well as classical infused Chamber Pop. Her recent release, the EP ‘Bison Rouge’ has been celebrated as “captivating”, by The Portland Mercury and “ Her siren voice calls and dismisses cellos, accordion, drums, strings quartets, and trumpets at a whim, whirling your ears down into your heart and out into the ether. It is beautiful.” Seattle Pi

http://ashiagrzesik.com/