2011
May 2011
Thursday 12 May 2011
Thu 12 May, 7-9 pm. Thursday, May 12, 2011 | 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM That's All Folks: Movie Teaser. A feature-length documentary by Cass Warner, “The Brothers Warner” is the intimate portrait and saga of the four Hollywood pioneers: the strategic general, Harry Warner; honest Abe; visionary Sam; and volatile Jack. It’s the definitive story of a family who rose from immigrant poverty through personal tragedies persevering to create a major studio with a social conscience. Time: 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM. 310 NW Davis Street, Portland, 97209. Judy Margles, Director, 503-226-3600. Oregon Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Tue 17 May to Tue 5 Jul, 2 am-4 pm. Memoir Writing from a Jewish Perspective with Rob Freedman Eight Tuesday sessions May 17 - July 5 2:00-4:00pm Participants will explore their life stories using prompts to jump start their memories, to zero in on those moments that are both rich and significant. Special attention will be paid to the communal aspect of the Jewish experience. Writers will be asked to write quickly, without pre-planning, about moments in time, both lovely and traumatic. Workshop participants will also work on a longer piece of writing that may be shared with the larger community in a public reading. 310 NW Davis Street, Portland, 97209. Judy Margles, Director, 503-226-3600. Oregon Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sunday 22 May 2011
Sun 22 May to Sun 11 Sep. That’s All Folks. (May 22 – September 11) is an exhibition and film series showcasing Mel Blanc, the voice of carrot-chomping Bugs Bunny. Blanc grew up in South Portland, but lived most of his life in Los Angeles, where he became one of the most famous voice actors in American cinema. Among the themes in the exhibition will be Blanc’s extraordinary influence as one of the first professional voice artists, leading visitors to a deeper understanding of the art of animation. 310 NW Davis Street, Portland, 97209. Judy Margles, Director, 503-226-3600. Oregon Jewish Museum - [email][events]
Sun 22 May, 5-6:30 pm. Sunday, May 22, 2011 | 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM Time: 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM. 310 NW Davis Street, Portland, 97209. Judy Margles, Director, 503-226-3600. Oregon Jewish Museum - [email][events]