Lake Oswego Art Council’s Gallery Reopens with New Photography Exhibition

Lake Oswego Art Council’s Gallery Reopens with New Photography Exhibition

by | Feb 18, 2021 | Art, Events, Features, News, nonprofit

Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Art Council‘s public gallery is reopening to the public on February 23rd. There’s a new exhibition features photographs from four photographers called “Visions of 4.” The photo seen above is in the exhibit. It’s called Cape Kiwanda by John Lesch. The work of Reagan Ramsey, Richard Blakeslee, Kevin Felts are also featured. Organizers have are following precautions to keep the staff, volunteers, and the public safe. Face masks will be required, hand sanitizer will be available, social distancing will be enforced, and all areas will be cleaned and sanitized between visits.

Nepal Market Doors, Northern Nepal (Reagan Ramsey)

This exhibit is on view through April 2nd. Each artist’s work represents their varied and multifaceted cultural background with their personal ethos, immersion, and passion driving their art. The gallery will kick off the exhibit with a “Virtual Opening Reception & Artist Talk” on February 26 (5-6 PM). Here’s the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83687099581?pwd=OHhsRGJRdE5aSUM5Vys5OXYveG9EZz09

The exhibit is at the ARTspace Gallery (41 B Avenue, Lake Oswego) with visiting hours from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Old Barn Hurricane, NE Oregon (Kevin Felts)

Graffiti a la Pollock, Portland, OR (Richard Blakeslee)

About the Arts Council of Lake Oswego:

Works to ensure the arts are an integral part of life in our community now and into the future with the purpose of placement and preservation of public art in Lake Oswego, providing access to art exhibitions for residents and visitors, and advance the lifelong learning about the arts through educational programs and docent tours.

You can find their donation page here.

Arts Council of Lake Oswego Moves Forward with Outdoor Sculpture Contest

Arts Council of Lake Oswego Moves Forward with Outdoor Sculpture Contest

by | Mar 21, 2020 | Events, Features, News

Lake Oswego, OR. It’s time for the people to speak. The Arts Council of Lake Oswego is marking its 20th anniversary and holding its annual People’s Choice contest to pick a new sculpture for the “Gallery Without Walls.” Four sculptures are on-loan, including “Unrestrained Force” created by Breezy Anderson, pictured above. The sculptures are all are in the running to become a permanent part of the City of Lake Oswego collection.

Voting is open and anyone who lives or works in Lake Oswego can cast a vote. Online voting will end at 5 p.m., May 31st, and mailed ballots must also be postmarked by May 31st. The winner will be announced in early June. In addition, the winning artist and sculpture will be honored at the Gallery Without Walls Celebration held September 12th at the Windward in the heart of downtown Lake Oswego.

You can stroll outside to see the nominated sculptures. Here are the four choices:

#1 Fortress by Vicki Lynn Wilson – made from cement, steel, and stoneware clay. The sculpture is located on A Avenue and 1st Street.

For more information on Vicki Lynn Wilson click here.

#2 Unrestrained Force by Breezy Anderson – constructed of steel. The sculpture is located on Evergreen Road and 2nd Street.

For more information on Breezy Anderson click here.

#3 Know Time by Ben Mefford – created from basalt. The sculpture is located on A Avenue and 4th Street.

For more information on Ben Mefford click here.

#4 Emerald Jade Prayer Wheel by Rick True- fashioned of copper and steel. The sculpture is located on the corner of B Avenue and 2nd Street.

For more information on Rick True click here.

Here’s a link where you can vote online.

From Arts Council of Lake Oswego:

In an effort to further stem the spread of COVID-19, the Arts Council of Lake Oswego encourages the community to vote online this year at http://artscouncillo.org/peoples-choice-2020 or by clicking the VOTE NOW button below! Also, look for paper ballots inserted into the LO Review on April 30th, along with ads that readers are able to cut out and mail in. Plus, ACLO will have paper ballots available at their office located at 520 1st Street, Lake Oswego with a secured ballot box for returns, to comply with social distancing protocols.

Where and When to Enjoy Our Local Farmers’ Markets

Where and When to Enjoy Our Local Farmers’ Markets

by | Jul 28, 2019 | Events, Features, Lifestyle, News

Portland, OR. Dozens of local farmers’ markets are bursting with colorful flowers and flavorful produce this summer. Just about every day of the week you can find a location in the metro area where farmers are offering their best. In this story, we’re offering a complete list of where and when to check them out.

Portland Farmers Market operates five farmers markets in the Portland metro area. The goal is to contribute to the success of local farmers and food producers, strengthen the food economy, and serve as community gathering places.

Like many, the Lake Oswego Farmers Market in Millennium Plaza Park has activities for the kids. Many who come to the market are visitors to the area.

There’s live music at the LO market. It also boasts an average of over 80 vendors each week.

The Beaverton Farmers Market is a destination market that organizers say is the single largest, all-agricultural market in the state, with up to 20k visitors each week.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is a dog friendly place where you can chat with people who have grown or made your purchase.

There are food carts at the Canby Farmers Market.

Here’s a list of some of the area farmers markets to check out. (Most of the titles have live links to take you the website of the market for more information.)

Portland Area Farmers Markets:

Cedar Mill Sunset Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, May through October. 8:00 am – 1 pm

The market is sponsored by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. A local community market since 1999.

Hillsdale Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May through November and twice monthly December through April. 10:00 am – 2 pm

The market is held in the Wilson High – Rieke Elementary parking lot in Portland.

Hollywood Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, year-round!

8:00 am – 1:00 pm, April – September

9:00 am – 1:00 pm, October – November

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, December – March

This market comes alive every Saturday from May until Thanksgiving, and twice a month during the winter, with over 50 vendors plus community booths, musicians, volunteers and neighbors.

Kenton Farmers Market:

Open Fridays, June 3rd – September 30th.  3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

This Friday evening market invites the participation of neighboring businesses, a unique location, the street closure, and live musical entertainment all help to create a festive atmosphere.

King Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May 1st – November 20th. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Adjacent to both King Elementary and King School Park, this market has become a family-centric destination for the neighborhood to enjoy breakfast or lunch, listen to local musicians, and explore 35 vendor stalls filled with local bounty from our region’s farmers, ranchers, fishermen, foragers and food artisans.

Northwest Farmers Market: 

Open Thursdays, June 2nd – September 29th.  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The market is conveniently located for neighborhood residents, many of whom walk and bike to the market.

Seniors are invited to play fruit-and-veggie bingo, where the prizes come in the form of produce from market vendors. Bingo rounds run every half hour, starting at 2:30 pm. Each summer the Northwest Market brings the best of the region to the neighborhood through an average of 25 vendor stalls.

OHSU Farmers Market: 

Open Tuesdays, June through September.  10 am – 2 pm

The OHSU Farmers Market offers a wide variety of foods including sustainably grown produce, meat, eggs, nuts, baked goods, dips, lunch and desserts. Join them for a delightful and nourishing afternoon of health & deliciousness.

People’s Farmers Market:

Open Wednesdays, year-round! 2 pm – 7 pm

People’s Farmers’ Market is the longest running year-round market in Portland.

Pioneer Courthouse Square Farmers Market:

Open Mondays, June 13th – September 26th.  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Closed July 4th for Independence Day and September 5th for Labor Day

Downtown office workers and tourists flock to this market at the Square to enjoy the abundant lunch options and pick up locally grown and produced items from an average of 30 vendors selling everything from berries to flowers to baked goods.

Portland State University Farmers Market:  

Open Saturdays, year-round!

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Nov-Feb) – Closed December 31st
8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Mar-Oct)

The campus of Portland State University on the South Park Blocks provides a picturesque backdrop for Portland Farmers Market’s year-round flagship market.

Shemanski Park Farmers Market:

Open Wednesdays, May 4th – November 23rd.  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

A popular lunch destination, this market features 50 vendor stalls filled with farm-fresh and locally-made food under a lush green canopy of trees.

South Waterfront Farmers Market:

Open Thursdays, June through October. 2 pm – 7 pm

This is a neighborhood market with the aim to make connections between farmers and urban community members in a dynamic and lively market setting.

Woodlawn Neighborhood Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, June 6th – October 31st.  10 am – 2 pm

This is an independent farmers market serving the Woodlawn, Piedmont and Concordia neighborhoods.  Their goal is to make local, healthy food accessible to everyone.

Woodstock Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, June 5th – October 30th.  10 am – 2 pm

Woodstock Farmers Market provides quality fresh produce by supporting local farmers, and strengthen relationships in the Woodstock neighborhood by providing a central community gathering place. The market promotes healthy eating, food education, fun and music, building closer ties between farms and urban communities.

Portland Metro –

Beaverton:

Beaverton Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays: 8:00am – 1:30pm, May through September

& Winter Market: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am – 1:30pm, February through April

The Beaverton Farmers market is a destination market that is the single largest, all-agricultural market in the state of Oregon. During the summer season, the market averages between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors on any given Saturday. The market is comprised of nursery growers, farmers, and ranchers – both conventional and organic.

Canby:

Canby Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, April 30th – October 8th.  9 am – 2 pm

The Canby Farmers Market is a local favorite for young and old alike. Here you will find the best that the Willamette Valley has to offer; from freshly picked produce and flowers, to unique hand crafted gifts and accessories- this bustling, little market has everything you need. Food vendors provide a variety of cuisine and market favorites for your lunch and dinner. The music and festivities combine to make this a wonderful Saturday outing.

Clackamas:

Happy Valley Sunnyside Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, May 7th – October 8th.  9 am – 2 pm

Happy Valley Farmers Market is an event that promotes and supports the local community fostering the growth of our farms, vendors, local businesses and families.

Forest Grove:

Forest Grove Farmers Market:  

Open Wednesdays, May 4th – October 26th.  4 pm – 8 pm

This market strives to provide an outlet for small farmers and food producers so that they may connect with the community by offering fresh, local goods. One of the most diverse events in the area, the outdoor Forest Grove Farmers Market attracts a weekly average of more than 2000 visitors of all ages and demographic groups to share good food and listen to local musicians.

Gresham:

Gresham Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, May through October.  8:30 am – 2 pm

The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music in a casual friendly atmosphere. The market is comprised of vegetable and produce farmers, bakers, artists and the like, providing some of the best local fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, honey, desserts, flowers, art and handmade crafts.

Hillsboro:

Hillsboro Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, April 30th – October 29th.  8 am – 1:30 pm

One of the longest running farmers markets in the Northwest, the Hillsboro Saturday Farmers’ Market was established in 1981 and has become a traditional community gathering place as well as a favorite venue for obtaining fresh, local products. The market hosts 100+ vendors and 8 thousand shoppers weekly.

Lake Oswego:

Lake Oswego Farmers Market:  

Open Saturdays, May 14th – October 8th.  8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Discover the region’s finest agricultural products at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market.  The Market boasts an average of over 80 vendors each week.  Delight in finding a wide variety of produce, meats, nuts, cheeses, artisan breads, jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh seafood, nursery items, and hot foods–there is something for everyone!

Lloyd:

Lloyd Farmers Market:

Open Tuesdays, year-round!  10 am – 2 pm

The market runs every week, year-round, except for December 22nd and 29th, when we will be closed for the holidays. The market is held under the gazebo in the Oregon Square Courtyard on NE Holladay Street between NE 7th Ave and NE 9th Ave.

Milwaukie:

Milwaukie Sunday Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May through October.  9:30 am – 2 pm

You will find produce, a wide variety of prepared foods, cut flowers, plants, and countless gift items at the Market the Oregonian called the Best of 2012. By foot, by bike, by bus, by car — however you come, you can find this busy Market at the intersection of Main and Harrison in Downtown Milwaukie.

McMinnville:

McMinnville Farmers Market:  

Open Thursdays, May 12th – October 6th.  1 pm – 6 pm

Located on the corner of Cowls and Third Street you will find dozens of local vendors at the very popular downtown Farmers Market. Come listen to live music while you shop and support our local farmers!

Newberg:

Newberg Farmers Market:

Open Wednesdays, May through September.  1:30 pm – 6 pm

The Newberg Farmers’ Market provides booth space for Oregon and SW Washington farm producers to market predominately locally grown and raised farm produce. In addition the market showcases hand-crafted arts & crafts, locally made food products and baked goods.

Oregon City:

Oregon City Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, year-round!

Summer Season, first Saturday in May through October:  9 am – 2 pm

Winter Season, November through April:  10 am – 2 pm

Year-round they offer the local community an opportunity to take advantage of locally grown farm-fresh produce, farm eggs, pastured meats, Oregon seafood, cheese, wild foraged products, artisan foods, crafts, wines, spirits, cider, ready-to-eat foods, coffee, and smoothies. In addition, the market provides a venue for education to promote good nutrition, food preservation, sustainable food-growing and protection of the environment.

Tigard:

Tigard Bull Mountain Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays and Sundays, May through October.  9 am – 2 pm

A farmers market at the base of Bull Mountain in Tigard Oregon dedicated to providing a fun family atmosphere with music, food, and activities for kids and adults of all ages.

Tigard Farmers Market:  

Open Sundays, April through October.  9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Tigard Farmers’ Market bringing you fresh fruit, produce, crafts, flowers and more weekly! The market is located at the corner of Hall and Burnham in downtown Tigard.

Vancouver, WA:

Vancouver Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays and Sundays, Mar 19th – October 30th.

Saturdays:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The downtown market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to over 250 vendors and the second largest in the State of Washington.

West Linn:

West Linn Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May 31st – September 13th.  11 am – 3 pm

The market showcases a variety of vendors – fresh local produce, handmade artisan crafts, tasty hot food, live music and more! The market is located in Historic Willamette (Willamette Falls Dr. between 12th and 14th St.).

Saturdays:  10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sundays:  11:00 am – 4:30 pm

Thanks to Simple Floors PDX for helping to put together this list.

Here are a few more colorful photos to pique your interest.

Local Farmers’ Markets Help Feed Low Income Families and Seniors

Local Farmers’ Markets Help Feed Low Income Families and Seniors

by | Aug 4, 2018 | Events, Features, News

Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market in Millennium Plaza Park boasts an average of over 80 vendors each week. Many take “Farmers’ Market coupons” which are used by low-income families and seniors. The government program is aimed at helping farmers and offering fresh local food to help feed local women, infants and children (WIC). Statewide, 476 farmers’ markets and roadside stands accept the coupons. It’s part of the Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program.

Eligible participants receive $4 checks, specifically to purchase locally produced fresh fruit and vegetables directly from authorized farmers at farm stands and farmers’ markets from June 1 to October 31.

In 2017, Oregon farmers earned approximately $1 million in Farm Direct sales to seniors and WIC families. 

For more information on Oregon Farm Direct: http://myoregonfarm.org/

The Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays, May 19-October 13, 2018

At Millennium Plaza Park
200 First Street
From 8:30am-1:30pm 

More info at: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/lofm

Lake Oswego’s Kevin Love Uses Twitter to Keep Fans up to Speed on Team USA Basketball

Lake Oswego’s Kevin Love Uses Twitter to Keep Fans up to Speed on Team USA Basketball

by | Aug 1, 2012 | Events, Features | 1 comment

London, August 1st. The 2012 Olympics are being called the “social media games” and one of its most popular players is Kevin Love. The Minnesota Timberwolves power forward from Lake Oswego is standing out, with stats like 16 points and 6 rebounds in a game against Tunisia, and the 24-year-old is tweeting about his Olympic experiences to his 374,596 Twitter followers.
Russell Westbrook #7 of United States high-fives Kevin Love #11 of United States after a play against France during their Men's Basketball Game on Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on July 29, 2012 in London, England. (July 28, 2012 - Source: Jamie Squire/Getty Images Europe

Russell Westbrook high-fives Kevin Love after a play against France on July 29, 2012. ( Jamie Squire/Getty Images Europe)

The 6’10” two time NBA All-Star, in true Oregonian fashion, doesn’t take himself too seriously with his fans, or Facebook followers, that’s where he posted these Olympic snapshots:
Since I'm the team photographer...check out the presser

Kevin writes, “Since I’m the team photographer…check out the presser.”

USA Teammates sleeping on the plane

This is the type of image Love sends to his followers, USA Teammates sleeping on the plane.

Deron Williams & Russ caught me slipping...

Kevin Love explained on facebook, “Deron Williams & Russ caught me slipping…”

In this interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Love talks about growing up in Oregon, his love/hate relationship with Twitter, and why his chances were good to make Team USA, because he explained, “They always need at least one token white guy.”

Carmelo Anthony #15, Lebron James #6, James Harden #12, Kevin Love #11, Deron Williams #8 and Anthony Davis #14 of the United States Men's Basketball team poses prior to their game against France on Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on July 29, 2012 in London, England

Carmelo Anthony, Lebron James, James Harden, Kevin Love, Deron Williams and Anthony Davis  pose prior to their game against France on Day 2 of the London Games on July 29, 2012.

First Lady Michelle Obama (C) of the United States hugs Kevin Love after their Men's Basketball game between the United States and France on Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the

First Lady Michelle Obama hugs Kevin Love after the Men’s Basketball game between the United States and France on Day 2 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Kevin Love will have more time in London to post to Facebook, use his Instagram account, and tweet to followers. The twelve member USA basketball team is favored to play through the games and into the Olympic finals in basketball on Sunday, August 12th.
The Men’s Basketball team will play the following games:
USA vs. Nigeria Thursday, August 2nd.
USA vs.Lithuania – Saturday, August 4th.
USA vs. Argentina Monday, August 6th.
Quarter Finals will be Wednesday, August 8th.
Semifinal Friday, August 10th.
Finals are Sunday, August 12th.