A Day of Inquiry with Gangaji – author of "The Diamond in Your Pocket: Discovering Your True Radiance," "Freedom & Resolve: The Living Edge of Surrender," and "You Are THAT!" – will be held at World Forestry Center's Cheatham Hall on March 20th beginning at 9:30 a.m. Since 1990, Gangaji has been delivering a simple message: it is possible to discover that the core of one’s being is absolute joy and fulfillment without changing a thing. Thousands of people around the world are seeking to find the answers to questions such as: what I am really doing here; what is my purpose in life; why can’t I find the happiness I seek; why does my mind never shut off; why am I so stressed out; and what is it I can do to find peace within myself? Everyone has a story about his or her life. Are any of these stories really true, or is each one just another story?
The World Forestry Center presents Sweet Escape Weekends, special chocolate-filled days that will run in conjunction with The Chocolate Story, a special exhibit that explores chocolate from its beginning as a potent and magical drink used by the Aztecs to its current worldwide popularity. Sweet Escape Weekends, open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., showcase local and regional chocolatiers offering up delicious handmade chocolates, truffle-making demonstrations, tastings, unique pairings and information about everyone's favorite food group! View the chocolatier, vendor and exhibit schedule.
A roster of renowned contemporary artists explore our social condition through paintings, sculptures, photography and video installations, in the Portland Art Museum’s exhibition, DISQUIETED. Pieces include a haunting new installation by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, towering figures by American artist Charles Ray, and staggering conceptual photographs by German artist Andreas Gursky. Each of the 22 artists in this survey is among today’s foremost figures in contemporary art.
OMSI presents Space: A Journey to our Future. This exhibit offers space exploration enthusiasts the opportunity to touch a piece of Mars, see a real Moon rock up close, take a spin on a space bike, or tour a full-scale future lunar habitat and more. The exhibit brings to life current projects in space exploration – satellites, space telescopes, living in space – and provides a glimpse of future human space travel through highly advanced interactive displays and state-of-the-art projection and audio technology.
The Museum of Contemporary Craft presents Gestures of Resistance. This exhibit focuses on the work of contemporary artists that use craft to agitate change. Through a series of seven artist residencies, open conversations and a study center, this exhibition is a timely examination of what it means to create, to have personal agency, and to counter drives towards productivity and consumption through craft.
The early decades of the 20th century were boom years for Portland. The population grew from 90,000 to 258,000 between 1900 and 1920, and Portlanders built homes of many types that reflected their tastes, personalities and incomes. Pittock Mansion, constructed between 1909-1914, is an unusually grand example of a Portland house. Through the exhibit At Home in Portland: 1909-1914 visitors can explore the variety of architecture styles used during this era to create a welcoming home.
OMSI, Portland’s famed science and industry museum, debuted its 40-foot fossil of one of earth’s most infamous carnivores, Samson the Tyrannosaurus rex. The fossil was discovered 20 years ago and is one of the most complete skeletons in existence with 170 original bones. Samson's real fossil skull is displayed in a case along with 22 teeth found scattered around the skull. In addition, OMSI has hundreds of interactive exhibits to explore, an OMNIMAX Dome Theater, and hands-on demonstrations that are fun for all ages.
