No one can dispute the mystic myth of the West. From the transcendentalist currents underlying explorations of the great Western photographers of the 19th century to Morris Graves, it's a recurring theme. There is an argument to be made that Eugene's country fair is so themed. And so it's no surprise that progeny of mid-late 20th century new age adherents might tap similar inspiration. It's evident in the last about two years fascination with crystals in the landscape. Illustrator Meg Hunt provides her interpretation with figures in a schematic landscape in her show Cosmic Forest. Opening at Buy Olympia's Land Gallery www.landpdx.com 3925 N Mississippi 6PM-8
Ampersand is primarily a bookstore, and one of the finest in Portland of its kind. Most of the books are picture books. But tonight they tap text with readings by Scott McClanahan, Patrick DeWitt and Jenny Forrester; reading from Stories V1, Sisters & Brothers and Guns, God & Irony, respectively. At Amersand Vintage Printed Material www.ampersandvintage.com 2916 NE Alberta, Ste B. Map 7:30PM
