Plazm is a magazine, design concern and instigator that put Portland on the international map early. Cofounder Josh Berger was injured in a bicycle accident, something that could happen to anyone of us. He is making a steady recovery from brain injuries, thanks to his family and community.
100x100 is a benefit for Josh today. Over 100 artists have contributed works to raise funds for the family. The list is seriously impressive: Adam Garcia, Adam Sorenson, Alexis Mollomo, Alfredo Muccino, Brad Simon, Chris Haberman, Chris Johanson, Chris Knight, Christina Seely, Clare Carpenter, Corey Lunn, Cynthia Lahti, Dan Attoe, Ed Fella, Erik Stotik, Erin Holcomb, Gabriel Liston, Gus Nicklos, Harrell Fletcher, Heather Watkins, Jason Bacon, Jeff Foster, Jeff Jahn, Jeffry Mitchell, Jennifer Armbrust, Jeremy Bittermann, Jeremy Pelley, Jerry Ketel, Jolby, Jordan Domont, Jose Cabaco, Kathryn Lippert, Keegan + Meegan, Kristan Kennedy, Kristen Rogers Brown, Kristy Edmunds, Lloyd Winter, Malia Jensen, Marcus Swanson, Mark Faigenbaum, Mary Kysar, Melody Owen, Michael Brophy, Michael Buchino, Midori Hirose, Mike King, Milton Glaser, Nan Curtis & Marty Houston, Neva Knott, Patrick Long, Paul Fujita, Philip Iosca, Robbie McLaran, Sam Guerrero, Santiago Uceda, Sarah Cline, Sean Healy, Steve Sandstrom, Storm Tharp, Susan Seubert, Thomas Bradley, Tom O’Toole, Tsilli Pines, Vanessa Renwick, Will Bryant, Zak Margolis and TJ Norris.
If you are interested in the art, you can register in advance for a very reasonable price at a link on the website, www.tinyurl.com/joshpica, to increase your quotient of obtanium. If you don't need any more art, you can simply make a donation at the door and enjoy a great getogether of creative people for something important. There will be music by Sam Coomes, Ray Reposa, Tuvan throat singer Enrique Ugalde - Soriah, Grey Anne, WC Beck, and e*rock. Master of ceremonies is AC Dickson. Beer & food. urbanhonking.com/supercal/2013/02/24/100x100-for-josh-a-benefit-and-celebration-for-josh-berger/. At the PICA space 415 SW 10th 3PM-6 $10-20
A retrospective of work from one of the world's finest arts residencies, Signal Fire opens today at Marylhurst. Thirteen artists of the one hundred residents show work: Miguel Arzabe, Zachary Davis, Dan Gilsdorf, April Marie Hale, Ellie Irons, Kendra Larson, Guillaume Légaré, Sarah Meadows, Rebecca Najdowski, Jennifer O'Keeffe, Julie Perini, Kyle Riedel and Jillian Vento. It is at the same time as the benefit for Josh, but will be up for some time. You should see this show sometime in its run. At the Marylhurst Art Gym at Marylhurst University www.marylhurst.edu/theartgym/ Map 3PM-5 Free
