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What I'm...
📖 : I am almost done with The Memory Librarian and other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe. I listened to her Dirty Computer album quite a bit when she first released it. This writing brought new richness to the album for me. It's dystopian and futuristic and a reflection on the place of art and artists in society. All forms of art. And, thus... 👂 : Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe has been on repeat for me this month. It is SO good. I was also playing a lot of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Nightsweats - jamming in prep for the concert this past month. And, I see that Caamp has a new album out! As of this writing I have not listened to it but that will be changing in the next few hours! 🎲 : Part of our birthday celebration for Dylan included some hangout time at Mox Boarding House for some snacks and game play. We checked Betrayal at House on the Hill out from their library and really enjoyed it. It's a game in two parts, really. The first part is cooperative and then in the second half one of your team betrays you. As we played, 2 different folks came up and shared how much they love the game. One even shared that in upwards of 20 times playing no two games had been the same!
Why do I love where I live? Here are just some happenings I am looking forward to this month: 🎨 Portland Saturday Market March 1,8,15, 22, & 29, 10am - 5pm 2 SW Naito Parkway March marks the return of this beloved arts and crafts open-air marketplace on the Waterfront for the 51st year! Browse vendors for the perfect gift (for someone else or for yourself!) and enjoy delicious food trucks. A great reason to get outside in March! 🐘 Oregon Zoo Winter Discount Days March 1-7, 9:30am - 5:30pm Oregon Zoo! Did you know there is a new baby elephant at the zoo?!? Go see Tula-Tu and all of the other amazing animals during this week for a mere $13! 🖼️ Monet’s Floating Worlds at Giverny: Portland’s Waterlilies Resurfaces March 1-Aug 10 Portland Art Museum The PAM's cherished Waterlilies painting has been restored and is paired with 45 seldom-seen works. Highlights include pieces by Hiroshige, Toulouse-Lautrec, Mary Cassatt, and photos by Oregon artists capturing Monet's Giverny garden. 🍀 Portland Shamrock Run March 16th, 8am - 1pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Get your green on and get running! Registrations are still available as of this writing but the usually sell out! After the run there is a celebration tent in the park that is always a rollicking good time! 🤲 Beading with Kay March 1,8,15, 22, & 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm Director Park in Downtown PDX Join Sidewalk Ambassador Kay at the park to learn about Indigenous history and culture as she creates stunning traditional beadwork. Watch her artistry in action, ask questions, and even give beadwork a try yourself!
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