Portland loves public process. The mayor's office has been, and continues to be, a strong advocate for Portland arts. The arts make Portland a great place to live, a great place for business, and the arts themselves are a business. Portland has launched many internationally known musicians and visual artists. The arts inspire our creative industries and bring creative thinking to all businesses through employee pursuits of arts. When the region recruits new business to locate here, the arts are a factor to attracting them. The Regional Arts and Culture Commission hosts a town hall tonight with the mayor, discussing the arts in the context of Portland's 25 year long term planning process. There will also be a report on a proposed regional funding project for the arts. Whey come? Local office holders decide what to work on based on how many people show up at public meetings. If you want the City to work on art, show up. Details at www.racc.org At Gerding Theatre, 128 NW 11th 6PM-8
Grand Detour continues its summer screening series with the films of Allison Halter. At Grand Detour grand-detour.org, 215 SE Morrison Street, Suite 2020. 7PM-9 Arrive within 15 minutes of start for admission due to building security. Free
