Seemingly distant in culture, both tonight are doing good things, thanks to artists.
At Project Grow, Why make Art? is a part of their lecture series. Leading off with films by some very creative filmmakers, Karl Lind and Jennifer Keyser, the evening segues to socializing and a discussion by Harrell Fletcher, Chris Johanson, Avalon Kalin, Sandy Samson, Larry Supnet and Karl Lind on the why. At Project Grow at the Port City Development Center. 2156 N Williams Ave at Tillamook. Films 6PM, talk 7. Free
Meanwhile at the mall...IN(ter)DEPENDENCE, is a group show of shows from interdependent independent curators and spaces. Included artists nurturing curators include &Review: Jeff Guay, Jesse Malmed, Morgan Ritter; Appendix Project Space: Zack Rose; Deep Leap Microcinema: Tabor Robak, Duncan Malashock, Philippe Blanchard and Mark Essen with artist made video games; Elizabeth Lamb (OSU White Box): Weird Fiction; False Front: Jason Doize; Golden Rule: Emily Counts; Half/Dozen: Michelle Liccardo; Kelly Rauer (Portland Art Center, NAAU): Mack McFarland; Little Field: Nathanial Oester; RECESS: DIY Lover, Alicia Gordon, Sean Patrick Higgins; Place: Juleen Johnson; Tribute Gallery: J.Brown and Courtney Cullen. The following will also bring artists: Ditch Projects and Grand Detour. At the Pioneer Place Mall, bounded by SW Morrison, Yamhill, 5th and 6th. Third floor. 6PM-9 Free
And a little off the beaten path is the always entertaining San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Treasure Hunt! Parade & Hunt. San Francisco 4:30PM & 5:15 Free & $10-40 per person
