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Now Playing at Living Room Theaters:
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Studio: Sony Pictures Classics
Director: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Tom Waits, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, Jude Law
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present-day. It tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and his extraordinary ‘Imaginarium’, a travelling show where members of the audience get an opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Doctor Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. An inveterate gambler, thousands of years ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, in which he won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr. Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his daughter reached her 16th birthday, she would become the property of Mr Nick. Valentina is now rapidly approaching this ‘coming of age’ milestone and Dr. Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr. Nick arrives to collect but, always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls. Enlisting a series of wild, comical and compelling characters in his journey, Dr. Parnassus promises his daughter’s hand in marriage to the man that helps him win. In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr. Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles – and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all!
VALENTINE SHOPPING EVENT
Join us at Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro for a one stop shopping event especially for guys!
Featuring local businesses including: spas, jewelers, florists, one of a kind gift baskets and much more!
Enjoy a FREE wine & Scotch tasting and appetizers while you shop
Location: Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
RiverPlace Esplanade
0315 SW Montgomery St
Portland OR 97201
Cost: Free
URL: http://www.thirstbistro.com/
Chinese New Year at the Lan Su Chinese Garden (Feb 14-28)
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What: Chinese New Year at the Lan Su Chinese Garden
Where: Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 Northwest Everett Street, Portland, Oregon 97209 [map it]
When: Feb 14th – 28th, 2010 – times and events vary
Tickets: $6.50 – $8.50 (All Events free with Garden admission.)
Website: lansugarden.org
An annual festival for families and children this celebration includes lion dances, puppet shows, martial arts and demonstrations sharing the rich culture and history of Chinese New Year. This two week celebration culminates with traditional lantern viewing on February 28th. Throughout the festival, all visitors receive a red envelope, symbolizing good luck for the coming year. All Events free with Garden admission.
JARED MESS & THE GROWN CHILDREN
FEB 11TH.. ROSELAND.. 8PM..ALL AGES
NOW PLAYING AT THE LIVING ROOM THEATER!
The Road (US New Release)
Director: John Hillcoat
Country: USA
Language: English
Genre: Adventure|Drama|Thriller
Running Time: 1 hr 51 min
Year: 2009
Distributor: Weinstein Company
Rating: R
Imdb Rating: 7.8/10 (11,904 votes)
Opening Day: January 29, 2010
Summary: Based on Cormac McCarthy’s beloved, best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen leads an all-star cast in the big screen adaptation of “The Road”, the epic post-apocalyptic tale of a journey taken by a father and his young son across a barren landscape that was blasted by an unnamed cataclysm that destroyed civilization and most life on earth.
Awards:
San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2009
Best Cinematography
PS – $5.00 movies all day Mondays & Tuesdays!
INTERNATIONAL CAT SHOW and Canned Food Drive for the Oregon Food Bank january 30th & 31st, 2010
Over 200 Cats on Exhibition
Main Coons, American Shortairs, Sphynx & Peterbalds etc.
www.tncc.org
sat. & sun 9am-5pm
Admission $3 and 2 cans of human food for the Oregon Food Bank
Portland Blazers LEED Gold
The Portland Trail Blazers today became the first major sports team to earn LEED Gold status for a major league sports facility, a milestone in the greening of sports.
“The Trail Blazers are proud to play a role in Portland’s drive to be the greenest city in the country,” said Larry Miller, President of the Portland Trail Blazers. “Today’s announcement is a result of the local expertise and innovation helping Portland foster a stronger, more sustainable economy. We don’t view this as a one-time achievement, but as an important step toward our long-term goals.”
This certification, awarded to the Rose Garden by the U.S. Green Building Council under their Leadership in Energy and Environmental program (LEED EB-O&M v.3 2009), identifies and rewards best practices for a building’s energy, water and natural resource performance.
Miller said that the team’s fans and Portland community are an important part of the effort to reach its sustainability targets.
“Our Portland fan base cares deeply about their impact on our natural heritage,” said Miller. “Oregon is one of the most beautiful, livable places on the planet, and commitment to being good environmental stewards is part of what defines our region. This is a team effort, involving all of us – working together.”
A partial list of the Trail Blazers’ sustainability initiatives includes:
· Recycling: The Trail Blazers have taken steps to ensure that more than 60 percent of our waste is diverted from local landfills, including strategies such as post-game sorting. Extensive recycling stations for visitors and a food-waste composting program with vendors help divert approximately 1,000 tons annually.
· Transportation: Located in Portland’s urban core, the Rose Quarter provides strong transportation choices for visitors, with more than 30 percent of attendees choosing public or alternative transportation—like Portland’s growing bike community. The team subsidizes transit passes for staff and utilizes bikes and electric vehicles for on-site operations.
· Energy, Gas and Water: In addition to upgrading to energy efficient lighting and low-flow plumbing fixtures, the Trail Blazers partner with Pacific Power and NW Natural for the purchase of 100 percent renewable energy programs for the Rose Garden.
· Purchasing: Our efforts include forging partnerships with suppliers to further develop sustainable purchasing, including more than 95 percent compostable food and beverage serving containers and materials, 100 percent recycled content trash liners, replacing disposables with re-usable commodities, utilizing green-certified chemicals and equipment, and offering guests a line of sustainable food and beverage alternatives.
“We are excited about today’s achievement, but understand that the drive for greater energy efficiency and sustainable operations is an ongoing process,” said AEG Facilities Chris Oxley, General Manager of the Rose Quarter. “We will continue to look for opportunities to further engage and involve our employees, guests and partners.”
The Trail Blazers, in conjunction with NBA Green Week, will host their annual Green Game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 9.
The Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC), a leader in the movement for the greening of sports, praised today’s LEED certification.
“Today’s announcement by the Portland Trail Blazers that the Rose Garden Arena has achieved LEED Gold Certification is an authentic milestone in the greening of professional sports,” said Allen Hershkowitz, Senior Scientist and Director of NRDC’s Sports Greening Initiative. “Never before has any major league sports arena or stadium achieved LEED Gold status and it represents an accomplishment with likely consequences well beyond professional basketball.”
Hershkowitz noted the transformative power of sports as a force for behavior change.
“Professional sports is among the most culturally influential industries on Earth,” he said. “Outside of the family, professional athletes are among the world’s most influential role models. From young children to major employers, what professional sports teams do is noticed and emulated throughout the world. With this announcement, the Portland Trail Blazers have let all sectors of our society know that we can meaningfully address the threats to our planet, that all businesses, even those that operate large and complex sporting arenas, can reduce energy use, protect our climate, and protect biodiversity. NRDC applauds the Trail Blazers’ path breaking accomplishment and we urge all facility operators, whether they manage a professional arena or a schoolhouse, to follow this meaningful example.”
Local partners in the effort to achieve certification included Green Building Services, who performed a carbon footprint and sustainability analysis, and Energy Trust of Oregon, who helped enable key energy audits and secure funding for building retrofitting.
Celebrate local produce with area farmers and independent food producers, at Portland’s only year-round, indoor farmers market. With abundant parking and no weather concerns.
1411 Jantzen Beach Center
Portland, OR 97217
Cost: Free
Check out the Portland International Auto Show!
Where: The Oregon Convention Center is located at 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97232
When: Jan 28th & 31th, 2010, 10AM – 10PM (Sunday until 7PM)
Tickets: $8 online, $10 at the box office
www.paragonexpo.com/201.html
Auto shows are no longer just for car buffs and serious shoppers; there’s something for everyone at this year’s Portland International Auto Show! In addition to viewing the newest vehicle models, auto show attendees will experience an entertaining day out complete with events, celebrity appearances, and contests/prizes.
For the young and the young at heart, there are plenty of stimulating activities to keep them excited for hours. Children can’t miss the Kids Stop Pit Stop featuring a giant inflatable monster truck and a face painter. Radio Disney will be at the show on Sunday from noon-1:30pm with fun interactive games, as well as a dance-a-thon! The Portland Auto Show is truly a family event. Every day of the show there is something fun and exciting for kids to do. Sunday, January 31st is Kids Day, when all kids 12 and under get into the show for free.
PHONE
503-223-6500
LOCATION
4015 SW Canyon Rd
Portland, OR 97221
Parking: Lot
Payment types: Cash Discover Visa/Mastercard
Meal price: $ (under $20)
Filled with interactive exhibits and a full assortment of scheduled events that are both educational and entertaining, the Portland Children’s Museum promises fun for all ages.
