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A standing question you can help answer

Help Portland City Council decide the fate of 5 statues removed during the 2020 protests
Several tall bronze statues supported by wood frames sit in a warehouse in Portland.
The five statues are damaged and currently in storage. | Photo by Portland Monuments Project
Statues stand for something — it’s kind of the point of the artistic medium — and as such, a wide range of perspectives can be attached to them, unique to each individual.

During the 2020 protests that followed the murder of George Floyd, five statues across Portland were toppled or damaged, and subsequently transferred into storage by the city. Today, these figures remain out of sight, awaiting their fate.
  • “Abraham Lincoln,” 1927; granite, bronze. Formerly located in the South Park Blocks.
  • “George Washington,” 1926; granite, bronze. Formerly located at the Intersection of Northeast 57th Avenue and Sandy Boulevard, outside the German American Society.
  • “Harvey Scott,” 1933; bronze on a basalt pedestal. Formerly located on the summit of Mount Tabor in Mt. Tabor Park.
  • “Promised Land,” 1993; bronze on a granite plinth. Formerly located at the center of Chapman Square in downtown, directly west of the Justice Center.
  • “Theodore Roosevelt, Rough Rider,” 1922; granite, bronze. Formerly located in the South Park Blocks between Madison and Jefferson streets.
A timeline shows the Portland Monuments Project's plans from August 2023 to July 2024.

Data from surveys will be analyzed in February 2024.

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Graphic via Portland Monuments Project

To best address how to handle existing statues and inform future decisions, the City Arts Program called a meeting in early 2023 of the Portland Monuments Project, a group “made up of diverse and highly skilled individuals whose research and practice engage with community dialogue, including monuments, memorialization, public space, and art.”

In June, they shared their report containing insights based on “discussion, outreach, research, and contemplation by committed Portland citizens.” After a series of Art Talks hosted in November, the city is once again casting a wider net for feedback on a variety of policy decisions to come in summer 2024.

This includes the aforementioned statues, and you can provide your input on them with this survey.

You can also sign up for the City Arts Program’s monthly newsletter to stay informed on the broader monuments process and other arts and culture updates in Portland.
 
Events
Friday, Dec. 8
  • Portland Winterhawks vs. Spokane Chiefs | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 N. Winning Way, Portland | $28.50-$68 | Help the home team show the visitors who’s boss on the ice.
  • Jackie Wang in Conversation With Janice Lee | Friday, Dec. 8 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland | Free | Hear from the author of “Alien Daughters Walk Into the Sun,” an autobiographical collection of essays, travel guides, musings on the weather, and more.
Saturday, Dec. 9
  • The Labor Market | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Goldsmith Blocks, 412 NW Couch St., Portland | Free | Support local film and TV workers affected by the Hollywood strikes by shopping for gifts at this maker fair.
  • Portland Vintage Market | Saturday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pioneer Place (second floor), 340 SW Morrison St., Portland | Free | Shop from 80+ vendors selling jewelry, apparel, and more.
  • Sorry Not Sorry - Hanukkah Comedy Show | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 8-10 p.m. | Leikam Brewing, 5812 E. Burnside St., Portland | Donation based | Laugh along with “Portland’s favorite women/LGBTQ/NB/BIPOC comedy show” in celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights.
  • Coming Up Threes | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 8:30-11:30 p.m. | Kells Irish Pub, 112 SW Second Ave., Portland | Free | Take the weight of the world off your shoulders with this entertaining trio who can really put on a show.
Sunday, Dec. 10
  • Year of the Dragon Stitched Postcard with Judilee Fitzhugh | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland | $150 | Spend the day at this cultural workshop and come away with a treasured gift to celebrate the new year.
  • Pet Photos with Santa Paws | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Portland Animal Welfare Team, 1718 NE 82nd Ave., Portland | $15 | Get your pet’s photo with Santa and support PAW (Portland Animal Welfare) Team’s work to provide free veterinary services for pet owners experiencing houselessness or financial hardship.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Ducks + Beavers, forever. A report from columnist John Canzano claims that an agreement between the University of Oregon and Oregon State University to continue playing an annual rivalry football game is almost decided. The series will continue in a home-and-home fashion, next going to Corvallis on Sept. 14, 2024. (Bald Faced Truth)
Try This
  • The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education will offer free admission, today through Sunday, in honor of the 75th anniversary of Human Rights Day (Dec. 10). Visitors can engage with trained volunteers through prompts connected to the “Human Rights After the Holocaust” exhibit.
Arts
  • Technically speaking, tattoo ink is inedible, but these artists around Portland are known for their tasty looking food designs. From garlic and tomatoes on the vine to Guy Fieri in flames and a Frida Kahlo-esque head of celery, you need to see this needlework. (Eater Portland)
Outdoors
  • To get to the top of Oregon’s tallest mountain, you’ll soon need a permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, climbers hoping to summit Mount Hood (or anywhere above 9,500 ft) must purchase a $20 single trip or $50 annual pass. Funding will boost safety, infrastructure, and environmental preservation. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Pets
  • Portland native and veterinarian Joanna and her dog Maple — a golden retriever-Irish setter mix — are the winners of Thanksgiving’s Top Dog. People across the country submitted photos and videos of their pups, which were shown and voted on during the National Dog Show broadcast. See the other finalists.
Shop
  • Adidas’ annual open house at its Portland Employee Store is back, inviting the general public in for discounts up to 50% now through Sunday, Dec. 31. Typically, access to the location in the Montgomery Park building is invite only.
Home
  • It’s the most wonderful time of year — for home safety inspections, that is. Rick’s Custom Fencing & Decking wants to help Portlanders get their homes ready for winter storms + mitigate potential damage. Bonus: Projects and repairs scheduled this winter are $500 off now through January 31, 2024. Make an appointment.*
Wellness
  • As we age, our hormone levels decline, affecting bone density, sleep, libido, and more. Test + optimize your hormones with Wellcore’s At-Home Assessment Kit — only $79 with code NEWYOU.*
 
History

Tales of Vanport at your touch

Vanport’s history told by two new audioboxes in Portland
Two photos (a close up and environmental shot) show the new Vanport History Audibox in Portland.
Press the button to hear stories about Vanport from those who lived them. | Photos by city of Portland
Portlanders can now listen to the voices and stories of 18 original Vanport residents, thanks to two new exhibits.

The solar-powered audioboxes, located in downtown Portland at the Park Blocks entrance to Lincoln Hall and on the south side of Force Lake, are the work of the Vanport Placemaking Project, a nonprofit dedicated to remembering the disastrous flood in 1948 that changed the landscape of our city forever.

Each kiosk is wheelchair accessible, has Braille labels for people who are blind or have low vision, and features adjustable volume control. There are eight clips, pulled from new and historical interviews, covering topics like racial discrimination, work in the WWII shipyards, and everyday life. You can also hear the audio online.
The Buy

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Tonight, I’m seeing “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” with Oregon Ballet Theater, a sign that the holidays are well and truly here. What is the one thing that always makes you feel that festive spirit? Let us know.
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