IFCC 2009-2010 Season
July
THEATRE
July 10 – 25 | Thursday – Sunday
Maelstrom
Original Zombie Opera Presented by Student Opera at PSU (SOAP)
July 31 – August 15 | Thursday – Sunday
Hansel and Gretel
A more classical yet equally dark offering by SOAP
August
GALLERY
August 13 – September 19 | Special Opening, August 13
The Dog Show
Group show celebrating the beloved pooch. Opening includes fun activities for well behaved dogs and their human friends.
THEATRE
August 20 – 30 | Friday- Sunday
Chariots of Rubber
Rock opera by some of Portland’s finest Indy and Punk artists highlighting the drama of demolition derby in Coos Bay.
September
GALLERY
September 24 – October 24 | Last Thursday, September 24
Word: A celebration of Font and Text
IFCC celebrates font, typeface and the artistry of letters and words. In partnership with Wordstock and Slow Food Portland. Additional events to come!
THEATRE
September 11 – October 3 | Friday – Saturday
Ursula
Sex, Love and mystery in the 10th century. And 10,00 virgins. Part of the International Howard Barker Festival. Presented by Our Shoes Are Red / The Performance Lab and TASO
October
GALLERY
October 29 – November 21 | Last Thursday, October 29
Ruin to Redemption
A Journey from Outlaw to Hollywood Artist, based on the award-winning book Mugshots.
By photographer Jonas Mohr, designer Tom Moyer and journalist Jason Porath
THEATRE
October 9 – 23 | Thursday- Sunday
To Good To Be True
A new play presented by by World Stage Theatre
October 11 | Sunday
Hip Hop Cabaret by IFCC
November
THEATRE
November 5 – 21 | Thursday – Sunday
Ill-Starred
Playful, innovative contemporary Dance by Hot Little Hands
November 8 | Sunday
Hip Hop Cabaret Presented by IFCC
November 19 – 22 | Thursday – Sunday
Expectution
New dance works presented on a daring set by Portland favorites Ko & Co
December
GALLERY
December 10 – January 23 | Gala, Thursday, December 10
Wise Men: Charles Tatum, Isaka Shamsud-Din and Phileoman Reid
“Once there were heroes here.” says their friend, musician Thara Memory. Celebrate the work of these Portland legends.
THEATRE
December 10 – 19 | Thursday- Sunday
IFCC presents Thara Memory’s Jazz Opera “Sherman”
December 26 – January 1 | Kwanzaa
Special December 30 Nia Celebration of Purpose.
January 2010
GALLERY
December 10 – January 23| Community Gathering, Saturday, January 9
Wise Men
January 29 – February 20 | Last Thursday, January 29
Facets of Africa: South Africa, examining the hybrid-self.
Sculptor and mixed-media artist Andries Fourie’s work concerns itself with issues of memory, guilt, identity and hybridity in contemporary South African culture.
February
EVENTS
Facets of Africa | Family Day, February 20 (plus school matinees)
Artist’s Lecture/Tea and story performance
The Girl Who Fell From the Sky | February 23
Book Debut and celebration
GALLERY
February 25 – March 20 | Last Thursday, February 25
ifccPAM: IFCC and Jefferson High School Professional Artist Mentorship Showcase
5 stellar professional artists mentor ten J.H.S students.
THEATRE
February 5 – 27 | Thursday- Sunday
7 Guitars
Base Roots Theatre, Portland’s newest ensemble made up of our finest African American performers shares this important work by August Wilson
February 14 | Sunday
Hip Hop Cabaret Presented by IFCC
February 21 | Sunday
Rose City Vaudeville
March
GALLERY
March 25 – April 25 | Last Thursday, March 25 and Gala, Sunday March 28
Do North: Celebrating local artists. Public voting Thursday-Sunday.
THEATRE
March 12 – April 3 | Thursday- Sunday
Terra Nova
A beautiful revival by Inukshuk Production Company based in Santa Monica and Portland.
March 14 | Sunday
Hip Hop Cabaret Presented by IFCC
March 21 | Sunday
Rose City Vaudeville
April
GALLERY
April 29 – May 22 | Last Thursday, April 29
Satellite Exhibition: Portland 2010
A Survey of Contemporary Portland Art presented by Disjecta, IFCC, and Rocksbox
THEATRE
April 9 – May 1 | Friday – Saturday
Home
A play about heartland presented by Passin Art
April 11 | Sunday
Hip Hop Cabaret Presented by IFCC
April 18 | Sunday
Rose City Vaudeville
May
GALLERY
May 27 – June 19 | Last Thursday, May 27
Eastern Light: Arab-American Art
A group exhibition of local Arab-Americans includes artists whose work and backgrounds represent the diversity of Arab culture.
THEATRE
May 7 – 15 | Thursday – Sunday
Queen of Knives: A knife-throwing bulls-eye opera by Eric Stern. Produced by Vagabond Opera.
May 20 – 23 |Thursday – Saturday
Blue Sky NW Choreographers Series
June
GALLERY
June 24 – July 25 | Last Thursday, June 24
Dumela! Portraits From South Africa by Anne Woodruff
Local painter works in collaboration with African Children’s photographic images in an intercontinental collaboration.
Theatre
June 4 – 26 | Thursday- Sunday
The Hooded Quilt A new play resented by World Stage Theatre
