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🦗 Go behind the strings

Peek behind the curtain of stop-motion animation at the ‘Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio’ exhibit
Guillermo del Toro taps a scaled-down paned window from the outside looking in as a toy puppet lies on a work bench.
“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won the 2023 Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film. | Photo courtesy of Jason Schmidt/Netflix
At its heart, the tale of a wooden puppet named Pinocchio is about doing the right thing — and how redemption can restore life to its fullest measure. The story has been retooled many times over the centuries since its birth: From the Italian children’s novel published in the early 1880s to the 1940 Disney musical animated film, Pinocchio is an icon in many cultures.

Seven wooden figurines in various states of completion stand on a work table.

Pinocchio puppets in production at ShadowMachine’s workshop

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Photo courtesy of Netflix

The latest Pinocchio portrayal follows its predecessors’ footsteps regarding the general storyline, but it severs all ties to the artistic styles that came before. “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” sets itself apart — and not just because it bears the filmmaker’s name in its title. A new exhibit at the Portland Art Museum whittles away at the many layers of art, craft, and storytelling, and offers a behind-the-strings look at the Oscar-winning stop-motion animated film made in Portland.

The “Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio” exhibit — first opened at The Museum of Modern Art in New York — takes an in-depth look at the project, which took a full decade to bring to the big screen. Spread across 8,000+ sqft, the exhibit guides visitors through the creation and collective artistry that brought del Toro’s vision to life.

Guillermo del Toro rests with his chin in his hand and gazes at the figurine of Pinocchio on a scaled-down movie set.

Guillermo del Toro considers the film a companion installment in a trilogy including “Devil’s Backbone” and “Pan’s Labyrinth” about themes of childhood and war.

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Photo courtesy of Jason Schmidt/Netflix

Take a peek behind the curtain and see how local cinematic artists at Portland-based animation studio ShadowMachine make their magic. You’ll get to learn about stop-motion technology and see the intricate steps that go into creating a full-length movie. Classes, programs, and a screening series are also part of the experience.

“Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio” is open now through Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. The film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” is available to stream on Netflix.
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Events
Monday, June 12
  • Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 | Monday, June 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $25-$129 | Attend the conclusion of the Oregon Symphony’s season and hear the famous “Adagietto” love song, as well as Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Major.
Tuesday, June 13
  • Sound Art Installation — “Blur: Portraits of Pandemia” | Tuesday, June 13 + Wednesday, June 14 | Times vary | Lincoln Hall Boiler Room (LH 55), 1620 SW Park Ave., Portland | Free | Experience this immersive sound experience designed by Portland State University School of Music & Theater students as part of the Rewire Festival.
Wednesday, June 14
  • Shemanski Park Farmers Market | Wednesday, June 14 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Southwest Park Avenue + Southwest Main Street, Portland | Free | Shop for farm-fresh and locally made food under a lush canopy of trees in the heart of downtown Portland.
Thursday, June 15
  • Nights of the Dragon Boat | Thursday, June 15-Sunday, June 25 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Lan Su Chinese Garden, 239 NW Everett St., Portland | $10-$25 | Attend “Duanwu,” AKA the Dragon Boat Festival, featuring a traditional dragon dance, local vendors, interactive activities for all ages, and see the brand new, 6-ft-tall lantern from China.
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Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling
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It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum
We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.
3 more gut-friendly travel tips
News Notes
Community
  • Thirty safe rest pods in Hillsboro will close at the end of June. The site at Southeast 17th Avenue and Tualatin Valley Highway was intended to be temporary since opening in October because it doesn’t have access to electricity. The pods will reopen in August at 397 N. Fourth Ave. in Cornelius. (KOIN)
Trending
  • Sound the trumpets and toss the confetti, because the Rose Festival crowned Deja Fitzwater its Queen of Rosaria on Friday. The Tigard High School senior presides over the court, which includes 14 other local students. (KPTV)
Portlander
  • A 31-year-old home cook from the Rose City appeared in last week’s episode of “Master Chef” — and made “one of the best crab cakes” celebrity chef and host Gordon Ramsay ever tasted. James Barfield received the golden ticket (an apron) to continue on past the audition phase. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Biz
  • Kern Park Flower Shoppe has been selling beautiful blooms in Southeast Portland since 1915. The Itami family, including centenarian Fumi Itami, has run the shop for four generations — persevering through the incarceration and death of founders Sukemon and Shin Itami during World War II and a fire in 1957. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Festival
  • To say that there’s a lot of work behind the scenes to keep the Portland Rose Festival alive would be an understatement. Federal pandemic funding made its 2022 return possible; now, facing a $699,000 deficit, festival COO Marilyn Clint is working to get the event to break even by 2025. (Willamette Week)
Answered
  • Last week, we challenged our readers to test their memory skills with our May news quiz — and one person scored higher than the rest. Congratulations, Brandee D. We’re sending you a virtual high-five.
Travel
  • Calling all readers: It’s time to shell-ebrate. Seabrook, AKA Washington’s cutest beach town, has officially launched its first annual summer Beachside Author Series. Each literary weekend will feature author meet-and-greets with award-winning, bestselling authors, exclusive readings + signings, workshops + more. Plan your visit and use code BOOK15 for 15% off your stay.*
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Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
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  • How to make skincare more fun: the Marshmallow Whip Maker, which turns any cleanser into a fluffy, marshmallow-like foam that’s rich and creamy on the skin.*
Outdoors

From pasture to playground

City of Portland picks local construction company for Mill Park project
An illustrative rendering shows a future community park from an aerial map perspective.
Community members helped to shape the future Mill Park design at a meeting in May of 2022. | Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation
Southeast Portland’s Mill Park is one step closer to becoming a community destination.

Last week, City Council approved a construction contract with Raimore Construction, LLC — a Portland-based minority-owned general contractor — to develop Mill Park at Southeast 117th Avenue and Lincoln Street. Work is expected to start at the end of this summer and take about a year to complete.

Mill Park is currently a grassy area with a handful of trees, a sign, a single bench — and a whole lot of potential. This blank slate of space is about 6 acres in size. It’s situated in an area with one of Portland’s highest concentrations of underserved community members.

The project, which has a $13.22 million budget, will add a playground, fountain, community garden, picnic shelter and tables, Portland Loo, and paved paths. Park-goers will also have access to public art, a fitness area, and a court for both volleyball and chinlone.
 
The Wrap
 
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Head over to the Oregon Historical Society if you want to check out another new exhibit in the City of Roses. Bob Hope — who paid multiple high-profile visits to Portland during his life — is the subject of the nationally touring “So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope” exhibit open now through mid-August. You’ll see dozens of special objects, unpublished photographs, and an original documentary.
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