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Events & Concerts
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Thanks to our sponsors whose generosity and support has made it possible for
the Arts Center to enhance its offerings and services.
Sponsors include Tuality
Healthcare, the Hillsboro
Argus, AM 1360 KUIK, Larkspur Landing Home Suite Hotel, the Venetian Theatre, and Claeys Catering. |
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Walking Tour:
Any Day of the Week! |
Footloose & Free in Hillsboro!
It's Spring & the Star Magnolias, Camelias & Flowering Trees are Blooming!
 The Cultural Arts Center is a featured stop on Metro's "Walk There" tour of downtown Hillsboro, a free, self-guided walking tour of our historic downtown. You can pick up a copy of the tour map at the Center or from www.oregonmetro.gov. Bring your lunch or a snack and after browsing our art gallery, sit on a park bench in the Arts Center's beautiful Centennial Park, just steps from our front doors, and enjoy a full day of free and fun activities in Hillsboro!
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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February 2010 |
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2/2 to 3/31
Exhibition |
The Women Artists of AMBUS present "The Shape of Memory" in the main gallery |
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March 2010 |
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3/2 to 3/31
Exhibition |
Art from the Miller Education Center and Rise Above programs in the lower exhibition space
An opening reception for all artists will be held on First Tuesday, March 2nd at 6pm. |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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April 2010 |
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4/6 to 4/28
Exhibition |
HYAC 6
An opening reception will be held First Tuesday, april 6th at 6pm.
HYAC and the Cultural Arts Center will host an awards ceremony and reception on Wednesday April 28th at 6pm. |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
April's Open Poetry is on Tuesday, the 20th at 7pm.
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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4/9
Concert |
Oregon Mandolin Orchestra
8pm - $12 in advance / $14 day of show
Tickets 503-615-3485
It is with great enthusiasm that the Arts Center announces its partnership and inaugural concert with the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra. The Orchestra, which is the only one of its kind in Oregon, is modeled after the traditional mandolin orchestras which were mainstream in the United States before the turn of the 20th century. 
During this first season of performances at the Arts Center, the Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Brian  Oberlin, will delve into this wide-ranging body of music, playing pieces from classical to folk to swing to rag, and everything in between. |
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4/13
Spoken Word |
Leyendas de Mexico
Legends of Mexico
with Nuestro Canto
7PM FREE
Take part in the Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival with this lively event!
Leyendas de Mexico/Legends of Mexico is an original bilingual performance with masks, movement and dance, songs and music. These incredible performers have gathered legends from all over Mexico and have composed music especially for the legends they narrate during this captivating performance.
For the third year in a row, the Walters Cultural Arts Center is pleased to be a part of the Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival through Washington County Cooperative Library Services.
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4/21
HACC Workshop |
Copyrights for Artists & Creative Professionals
with Peter Vaughan Shaver, Esq.
4- 6pm $25.00
Register for Activity # 24465 at 503-615-3485
This interactive workshop will focus on copyrights, providing practical information on various legal topics related to the protection of artwork and creative service work products. For more information go to www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/hacc. (WCA members can attend the workshop at no cost BUT must register through the WCA in order to waive the fee. WCA members contact 503-524-5994 or vergie34@aol.com to reserve your spot.) |
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4/23
Concert |
The Portland Cello Project
8pm - $15 in advance / $17 day of show
Tickets 503-615-3485
 Our final classical concert of the 2009-2010 season is The Portland Cello Project, whose concerts "are purposely suitable for all demographics: boogie-ing grannies, head nodding hipsters, budding middle-school musicians and everyone in between...." (CMJ) This cello ensemble plays everything from classical pieces to movie themes and, according to the Portland Tribune, "...is not your father's cello ensemble...." Join us for this fitting finale to a season of off-the-beaten path classical music!
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May 2010 |
5/4 to 5/26
Exhibition |
Fred Cooper, David Kerr and John Mathis in the main gallery and Jan Madill in the lower exhibition space
An opening reception for all artists will be held on First Tuesday, May 4th at 6pm |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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5/12
HACC Workshop |
Contracts for Artists & Creative Professionals
with Peter Vaughan Shaver, Esq.
4- 6pm $25.00
Register for Activity # 24461 at 503-615-3485
This workshop will focus on understanding contracts that you are presented by others, as well as creating your own agreements. You will also learn the basic terms and steps that will enable you to avoid conflicts with clients and convey an impression of professionalism. For more information go to www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/hacc. (Note that basic copyright law will NOT be covered in this workshop. It is strongly suggested that attendees register for the Copyright class on 4/21/10, Activity #24465, or otherwise have a good understanding of copyright law as a prerequisite for this class.) |
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5/13
Concert |
Peppino D'Agostino
8pm $15 in advance / $17 day of show
Tickets 503-615-3485
Peppino D'Agostino is a Renaissance man. This is not just because he was born inItaly. Everything about the longtime California resident and his art -- virtuoso acoustic guitarist, composer, singer, teacher and all-around entertainer -- is rooted in his heritage. It's fitting then that his new CD is titled  Made in Italy. "This CD is like a little portrait of Italy," said D'Agostino. "It's my thoughts and personal impressions of my native country. This music is for people who really want to sit down and listen." D'Agostino has had a long and distinguished career filled with highlights. His most recent accolade came from Guitar Player magazine when he was voted BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST by its readers in the Reader's Choice Awards in May 2007. |
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5/18
Spoken Word |
True Crimes: Jack the Ripper
with Jeff Davis
7PM FREE
The mystery of Jack the Ripper has captivated the imaginations of millions of people since it first began. Historian Jeff Davis has traveled to London's East End with other historians to gather information on what we do know about Jack the Ripper. For this chilling edition of Spoken Word, Jeff Davis will present a graphic photo and art record from the streets of Whitechapel, then and now, as well as seldom seen crime photos.
This presentation is graphic, and not for the squeamish or faint of heart!
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June 2010 |
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6/1 to 6/30
Exhibition |
Diane Avio-Augee, Dick and Jane Millager in the main gallery and PDX!WAM in the lower exhibition space
An opening reception for all artists will be held on First Tuesday, June 1st at 6pm. |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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6/15
Spoken Word |
The Story Behind the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
with Christine Rontal
7PM FREE
The Executive Director of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, Christine Rontal, tells the captivating story of a little girl named Virginia Garcia and the history of the health centers that were inspired by her death in 1975. Since then, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided healthcare to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farmworkers and others with barriers to receiving health care. Come and be inspired by this incredible tale of how a community, coming together, can truly make a difference. 
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6/18
Concert |
Eric Taylor
8pm - $15 in advance / $17 day of show
Tickets 503-615-3485
Eric Taylor is a sage musician, a lyrical genius and a master of the guitar. If you’re not familia r with Taylor by name, you’ve probably heard his songs performed by people such as Nanci Griffith and Lyle Lovett. Taylor learned intricate blues guitar stylings from music legends Lightnin’ Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb and Mississippi Fred McDowell. “To say that Eric Taylor is one of the finest writers of our time, would be an understatement,” Nancy Griffith says. Lyle Lovett compares Taylor’s narrative voice to that of Bruce Springsteen. The Arts Center welcomes him back as one of our greatest living songwriters. |
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6/25
Concert |
Oregon Mandolin Orchestra
8pm - $12 in advance / $14 day of show
Tickets 503-615-3485
It is with great enthusiasm that the Arts Center announces its partnership with the Oregon Mandolin Orchestra. The Orchestra, which is the only one of its kind in Oregon, is modeled after the traditional mandolin orchestras which were mainstream in the United States before the turn of the 20th century.
During this first season of performances at the Arts Center, the Orchestra, under the masterful direction of Brian Oberlin, will delve into this wide-ranging body of music, playing pieces from classical to folk to swing to rag, and everything in between. |
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July 2010 |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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7/15 & 7/16
Plein Air Painting Workshop |
Plein Air Painting Workshop
with guest artist Elio Camacho
Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
$175.00
Join well-known and vibrant Bay Area painter Elio Camacho for this special two day Plein Air workshop preceding the Hillsboro Plein Air Painting Event on July 17th. Painters will join Elio at various Hillsboro locations and brush up on their skills while  painting the town. Elio's (photo left) colorful approach to painting and his sunny disposition are guaranteed to inspire. For more information about Elio, go to his website: www.eliocamacho.com.
To register, call 503-615-3485 and register for
Activity #23779. Open to ages 16 to Adult.
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7/17
Plein Air! |
Hillsboro Plein Air 2010!
An Outdoor Painting Event
9am-2pm
Awards & Door Prizes Announced at 2:30pm
Last year over two dozen artists painted in the open air of historic downtown Hillsboro for fun and prizes. This year painters will again enjoy painting the sights of Main Street, including the Saturday Market. There will also be a series  of historical themed tableaux vivants presented on the East Lawn of the Cultural Arts Center and the lawn of the county courthouse. There will be over $1000 in prizes, as well as door prizes. The first 50 participating artists to check in at the Arts Center on the day of the event will each receive a free event tee-shirt. All participating artists are eligible to have their paintings included in a formal exhibition at the Arts Center during August 2010.
To register call 503-615-3485. Registration fee is $15.00 (Activity #24454). For more information, contact carla@ci.hillsboro.or.us or katrinah@ci.hillsboro.or.us.
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August 2010 |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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September 2010 |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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October 2010 |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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November 2010 |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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December 2010 |
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Second Tuesdays! |
Open Poetry Readings
7PM - FREE
Every Second Tuesday Evening through 2010
Poets and lovers of poetry alike will enjoy these evenings of readings in our gallery. This event has become such a favorite at the Center that it has been granted its own night! Now, every second Tuesday of the month, readers and listeners are welcome to enjoy works by established or yet to be discovered talent. A sign-up sheet is available prior to the event, so come early and get in the queue! |
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Cultural Arts Center Concert Tickets
& Information
(503) 615-3485
527 East Main Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
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The Cultural Arts Center presents monthly exhibits and hosts
an opening reception on the first Tuesday of each month. Admission
is free of charge and the gallery is open to the public from
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. The gallery
is subject to closure without notice. Please call for
availability.
Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center
527 East Main Street
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 615-3485 |
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