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BY WW EDITORIAL STAFF | 503-243-2122

[November 14th, 2007]

[WEIRDNESS] HIPPODROME CIRCUS ARTS OPENS On Saturday, Nov. 17, a star-studded circus extravaganza will mark the opening of the Hippodrome Circus Arts Center, the latest venture to occupy the immense, storied bottom floor of the building at 315 SE 3rd Ave. that houses Branx and Rotture. It’s the pet project of Noah Mickens, booker for Rotture (and, formerly, Someday Lounge) and ringmaster of local circus group Batty’s Hippodrome.

“Portland’s had a lot of circus talent for a really long time,” Mickens says. “Places already exist that are circus schools, to a limited degree, like Do Jump!...but there aren’t a lot of venues to perform in.”

The Hippodrome will provide a large, versatile and (importantly) all-ages rehearsal and performance space for those performers—people like rope artists Leapin’ Louie Lichtenstein and the acrobats of Kazum!—along with non-circus acts that are too large for Rotture.

When asked why we should expect Hippodrome to last longer than the building’s prior tenants, Mitkins told WW , “None of those venues had me.” Fair enough.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF CLUBS PAST


The space at 315 SE 3rd Ave. has had nearly as many lives as a performing cat.
  • Euphoria (1978-1986)
  • Annie Pearl’s (1995-1996)
  • The Mercury Room (1997)
  • The Warehouse (1996- 1998)
  • B Complex (2001-2003)
  • Meow Meow (2004-2006)
  • Loveland (February-August 2006)

WEDNESDAY NOV. 14


[HAIR CARE] MUSTACHES FOR KIDS Be it Dali- or Borat-style, grow your own sweet ’stache as a member of Mustaches for Kids, which uses a pledge-per-handlebar system to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Inaugural meeting at the B-Side Tavern, 632 E Burnside St., 7 pm. Free. Visit portland.mustachesforkids.org for details.

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[COMEDY] DEMOCRATIC CIRCUS A bunch of local politicians (and the people who work for them) take the stage, crack jokes, sing songs and generally risk complete and total embarrassment for a good cause. Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder St., 294-2889. 7-10 pm. $50.

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[MUSIC] ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO With family members like Sheila E, Alejandro Escovedo is rock royalty by default. But this Austin-based songwriter’s chops prove he’s got more going for him than cool connections. Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., 233-1994. 8 pm. $20. All ages. See music listings on localcut.com.

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VISIT: Hippodrome Circus Arts Center Grand Opening, featuring Batty’s Hippodrome, Pure Cirkus, Gypsy Sound System and DJ Ruckus, 315 SE 3rd Ave., 729-1273. 8 pm Saturday, Nov. 17. $15-$20. 18+ after 10 pm. See It List for more info.

 

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RECENT COMMENTS ON “Circus, Circus”

1

Noah is the coolest. I'm so happy to hear he has his own space for his band of circus freaks. I know where I will be hangin out...from hooks in my back.

jennaynay, Nov 14th, 2007 1:57pm
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America's Got Talent Season 3 is looking to come to Portland or invite them to LA. I would love to speak with you about this scene in Portland ASAP!

Thanks,

Roz

Roz Taylor Jordan, Nov 26th, 2007 5:19pm
 
 
 





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