The p:ear Gallery is thrilled to present “Just Because you feel it doesn’t mean it’s there”, a stunning collection of work by Ryan Birkland and p:ear youth.

As one of p:ear’s longest standing champions in the Portland art community, Ryan is returning to the p:ear Gallery to bring a brand new collection of work. Utilizing salvaged windows for canvases, Ryan has generated a brilliant color palette that builds movement and a kind of three-dimensional abstract expressionist painting style.

With Ryan’s long history of supporting local non-profits and a global fan base pursuing his work, the p:ear Gallery invites you to join us for “Just because you feel it doesn’t mean it’s there”, an evening of art and community. 

p:ear’s unique Job Training Program, “Coffee Works” will also be open during the opening, with youth in the program serving complimentary espresso drinks and drip coffee.

Opening: 1st Thursday November 7th, 2019, 5pm – 8pm

Regular hours: Gallery visits available 9am-2pm Tue-Fri upon request or by appt.

The p:ear gallery is proud to present “Abide”, a collection of artwork by Nicole Williford. This stunning collection of one of Portland’s strongest artistic voices is a stirring reflection into portraiture artwork of individuals who are often overlooked in society. With each piece of work Williford brings focus to the individual and what connects them to relationships within their community, circumstances and self. Nicole’s work will be showcased alongside p:ear youth artwork.

p:ear’s unique Job Training Program, “Coffee Works” will also be open during the openings, with youth in the program serving complimentary espresso drinks and drip coffee.

Contact William Kendall at william@pearmentor.org for questions or to schedule a tour of the gallery.

Wrangled by local musicians Pete Ficht and Ezra Holbrook, the 5th Annual “From Smiths to Smithereens: A Tribute to ‘80s College Rock” is a rocking show that features more than a dozen of Portland’s best bands playing the songs of R.E.M., Talking Heads, U2, Pixies, The Cure, and many others, with an amazing raffle including a guitar signed by Tom Morello from Prophets of Rage and Rage Against the Machine, boozy drinks and more. You do not need to present to win.

The event has THREE Shows! 1-4pm (all ages -- tickets only at the door, $10), 5-7pm (all ages), 8pm-11pm (21+) - see below to find your favorite band and set!

Join the raffle by becoming a p:ear core member. Between September 1st and October 12th, sign up with a monthly gift of at least $10 per month. p:ear core is a monthly giving program that ensures stability and support for p:ear youth and programs. Click here to join p:ear core now and enter!

Already a p:ear core member? Get two entries to the raffle by increasing your monthly gift! Contact stephanie@pearmentor.org to change your monthly gift.

All ticket sales final.

Featuring:

Join us for dinner at PLAZA DEL TORO, as Toro Bravo Inc Restaurant Group Chef John Gorham and Chef Michael Kessler prepare a sumptuous 5-course meal inspired by their culinary travels to Morocco. Mediterranean Exploration Company and Shalom Y'all Restaurant SE / Shalom Y'all Israeli Street Food SW’s Magical Bar Mastermind, Jamal Hassan, will be mixing specially paired and crafted cocktails for each course, pushing the boundaries of the unique flavor profiles of this Moroccan Feast, with DJ Mixed Messages spinning your favorite tunes! Presented by La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival.

PLAZA DEL TORO will donate 100% of proceeds to p:ear!

TICKETS: https://www.plazadeltoropdx.com/moroccan-feast-2019

forage | ˈfôrij, ˈfärij | verb

(of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions.

(of me with p:ear) pursue what sustains me.

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Join us on Saturday April 20^th, 2019 for p:ear blossoms Forage celebrating 17 years of creatively mentoring Portland’s homeless youth!

We'll be serving up sumptuous music by Dream Date, local entertainment by House Of Flora and yummy food. Plus, live auction packages might just send you home with a trip to Maui or France, or a dinner party for 14!

As always, your entire ticket price goes toward to providing vital services to our Portland's most vulnerable young people—our kids.

And don't miss the Golden Peacock Raffle —your chance to win ANY Live Auction package!*

*except Maui Getaway

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Dress: Feathers, Furs and Flora

Tickets: The event is sold out! Contact pippa@pearmentor.org to be put on the waitlist.

Parking: Street parking only. We recommend using public transportation or ridesharing options.

Sponsorship Inquiries: pippa@pearmentor.org

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Cedar Planked Salmon (GF, DF)

Lemon-caper Gremolata, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Farm Vegetables

or

White Bean Ragu (GF,V+)

Porcini, Chard Ragu & Vegan Polenta Cake

The “Friends and Family” show brings together p:ear’s community of volunteers, staff and youth in one giant art show. You’ll be welcomed in with a cup of coffee from our youth student / employees of p:ear’s unique barista school, and then be able to peruse the art of Debra Beers, Jeremy Okai Davis, Alex Chiu, Michael Schindler, and Jesse Reno, as well as an incredible collection of p:ear youth artists. Join us on Thursday Dec 6^th, from 5pm to 8pm to support p:ear youth on their journeys off the street by purchasing some great art for your holiday giving.