April 24, 2024

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Songs of support and security

The project hopes to capture “intimate moments of beauty and human connection” with music. | Photo via The Lullaby Project

Between a parent and child, a song can represent their unbreakable bond, a ritual to cling to when everything else is uncertain. That power of connection feels even more poignant when things typically taken for granted, like where you lay your head each night, aren’t secure.

Path Home is dedicated to aiding families experiencing homelessness, building up their dignity and promoting their autonomy through trauma-informed, culturally competent services on the way to gaining stable, long-term housing.

Together with the Oregon Symphony, the nonprofit’s Lullaby Project helps to quiet the outside noise, instilling a feeling of normalcy through a special sound and a story all their own. The program — originally conceived by Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute — first came to Portland in 2018; this year, 10 local singer-songwriters are using the creativity and collaboration of songwriting to “improve the well-being of vulnerable families, strengthening bonds with their children and showing that we, as a community, care.”

Three local singer-songwriters pose during a recording session for the Lullaby Project. — Local singer-songwriters and musicians from the Oregon Symphony spend time in the studio to make the lullabies.
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Photo via The Lullaby Project

The three-month process began in March, with the artists working one-one-one with each family and parent-to-be to write lyrics that capture their unique journey and dreams for the future with their child. Each arrangement will be professionally recorded and performed at a concert held at the Alberta Rose Theatre on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.

“The lullabies being co-created by the musicians and families who are experiencing homelessness are deep, heartfelt, and joyful. A true display of the healing power of music and collaboration. I can’t wait for them to share their songs with us,” said Brandi Tuck, Path Home’s executive director.

Listen to previous lullabies

Events

Wednesday, April 24

PDX Job Fair | Wednesday, April 24 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Portland International Airport, 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland | Free | Your new career is clear for takeoff; learn more about roles ranging from hospitality to TSA and aviation.
The Future of Portland Summit Series | Wednesday, April 24 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Hoxton, 15 NW Fourth Ave., Portland | Free | This first of four town hall events invites civic leaders and the public to discuss, “what does an economic recovery look like for Portland?”

Thursday, April 25

High Note Comedy Presents: Kimberly Clark | Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Migration Brewing, 3947 N. Williams Ave., Portland | $15 | Enjoy a beer or two and bust a gut laughing with this stand-up, whose presence on the LA scene is built on her “unassuming style and biting wit.”

Friday, April 26

80s Video Dance Attack 19th Anniversary Party! | Friday, April 26 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St, Portland | $19-$24 | Throw on your neon Spandex and shoulder pads to move and groove to the best tunes of the time on TV.

Saturday, April 27

Portland Vintage Market | Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Pioneer Place, Second Floor, 340 SW Morrison St., Portland | $5 | Get your shop on with 80+ vendors, featuring Y2K-era apparel, jewelry, sneakers, and more

Sunday, April 28

Mimmit Family Concert | Sunday, April 28 | 1 p.m. | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland | $5-$15 | This culture-filled concert will feature songs in English and Finnish from the band’s two sisters, who have performed together for 15 years.

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News Notes

Outdoors

Visitors to Multnomah Falls now have to pay to use the parking lot. Sasquatch Shuttle, the owners of the property wedged in the middle of I-84, installed a meter that charges $5-$20, depending on the time and day. The U.S. Forest Service and Multnomah County are reviewing the fee’s legality. (KGW)

Number

$2.4 billion. That’s Portland Public Schools’ proposed spending plan for next year, although Oregon’s largest district still faces a $30 million budget deficit — and the potential loss of 250 positions. Hear from Interim Superintendent Sandy Husk about the looming job cuts and how community feedback is taken into account. (OPB)

Try This

Worry Not, but drink up. The booze-free pop-up series from Canard bartender Cliff Seminerio is coming to CH Northeast
on Sunday, April 28, featuring delicious zero-proof amaro and rhubarb shrub sweet tea cocktails and fried chicken. The event is first come, first served, from 12 to 3 p.m.

Quoted

“Grief is grief — there isn’t a hierarchy.” Deanna Hagy, an end-of-life doula in Portland, lost her family’s dog of 15 years, Fozzie, in late 2020. To help process the overwhelming sadness, she joined the Pet Loss Support Group, a free program from DoveLewis started in 1986 to help bereaved pet owners. (OPB)

Real Estate

A Pittock mansion is on the market. No, not the tourist attraction with 100,000+ annual visitors — but the Gilded-Age home at 1816 SW Hawthorne Terr. recently cleared out by an estate sale. For $5.5 million, buyers will get modern amenities paired with touches of yore like stained-glass windows and coffered ceilings. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Today Is

International Noise Awareness Day, an occasion recognized by the city and global community to shine a spotlight on the “impact of noise pollution on public health and well-being.” In an effort to amend Portland’s noise control code, the public is invited to offer feedback at upcoming meetings (dates TBD).

Sports

The statistics shook out at 13.2% for Rip City to receive the No. 1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft after random drawings were held to break six ties in the league’s standings. Hear Mike Richman of Locked On Blazers break down those chances ahead of the draft lottery on Sunday, May 12. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Eat

Every Thursday at Willamette Valley Vineyards in Lake Oswego, you’re invited to savor the flavors of slow-roasted prime rib, perfectly paired with their Pambrun wines. Can’t make it on Thursday night? Visit the tasting room in Lake Oswego throughout the spring for special offerings + seasonal pairings. Make a reservation.*

Plan Ahead

Snuffing out wildfire risk in Portland

A demonstration table with small paper houses and flammable debris demonstrates how wildfires can threaten homes.

Demonstrations show the effectiveness of clearing brush to form a fire-resistant barrier around your home. | Photo by World Forestry Center

Today our skies are smoke free, but the threat of wildfires is always looming — it’s simply the reality of living in the Pacific Northwest.

As wildfire season starts to ramp up, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is partnering with Portland Fire and Rescue to host a free Wildfire Preparedness Weekend at the World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum.

On Saturday, April 27-Sunday, April 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., attendees will learn how to reduce the risk of wildfires around their homes and communities by listening to expert speakers, interacting with exhibits, and participating in hands-on demonstrations. There will also be opportunities to get involved with protecting the forests around Oregon.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ben

From the editor

The Portland Winterhawks are soaring. It’s been eight straight playoff victories for the hometown hockey team, sweeping the Victoria Royals and Everett Silvertips along the way to the Western Conference Championship.

That series against the Prince George Cougars kicks off this Friday, with games in the Rose City on Monday, April 29 and Wednesday, May 1.

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