
I want to thank all who attended my presentation Wednesday evening. I had a great time and hope to see you in the future. My open studio hours are Thursdays from 4 to 6, but feel free to email me at chickman@uoregon.edu if that time doesn’t work for you.
Also, remember my print give away. I am putting three of my pictures in the windows of the AiR studio each week and the first three people who contact me, either by email or in person, can have a picture. You will need to come by the studio to see the pictures. That way you can identify which one you want. The first person gets their first choice, the second person their choice from the remaining two, etc. If you get one of the pictures, you will need to pick it up from me in person when the next set of pictures goes up the following week. Normally new pictures go up Monday evening or Tuesday morning.

Begin the New Year by teaching your dog some new tricks. The Dog House is featuring a six-week obedience training class for puppies and adults, taught by Katrin Greim, MA, CTC, CPDT of Plucky Puppy.
Classes Begin: Wednesday January 27, 6:30 p.m.
Call or stop by for details or to sign up.
The Dog House Doggie Daycare & Wash
www.thedoghouseportland.com | 503-241-5905

Simmer away those wintertime blues with exotic Hot Pots at Bambuza. Cook dinner at your own table every Tuesday night in January. Bambuza will offer a special menu that includes a featured appetizer and hot pot selection for $14.90 per person (minimum two people).

The crew at Bambuza has been crafty over the holidays; come check out the new cozy bar. Join Bambuza for drink and food specials starting at $1.50, PLUS new extended Late Happy Hours now on Friday and Saturday nights.
> Early Happy Hour: Monday – Saturday, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
> Late Happy Hour: Friday & Saturday, 8:30pm – 10:30pm

The Oregonian reported today that Zidell has submitted plans for cleaning up their parcels of land in the South Waterfront – most likely to make way for development.
Read the Oregonian Story Here and Here.

SOUTH WATERFRONT HOLIDAY BALL
It’s the annual South Waterfront Holiday Sidecar Ball & Auction! This year South Waterfront Community Relations, the Community Action Committee, the Art, Culture and Science Committee, Umpqua Bank, The Ardea and Heidi McBride Gallery & Art Consultancy have teamed up to bring you a holiday ball with a mission: to make merry AND benefit five local non-profit organizations while you’re at it.
Don’t forget to visit each penthouse to collect all four of your raffle tickets! These are your chances to win a fabulous prize!
WHEN:
Thursday, December 10
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Penthouse Tour
7:30 – 10:00 PM – Holiday Sidecar Ball
WHERE:
Start at The Ardea, Atwater Place, John Ross or Riva on the Park:
Tour the Penthouses, sip on some wine, bubbly or beer and meet with local non-profits.
* Big Brothers Big Sisters – John Ross 3003
* CASA – Riva on the Park 2215
* Sunshine Division – Atwater Place 2302
* DoveLewis – Ardea 3000
Ardea Sidecar (entrance on SW River Parkway):
Once you complete the penthouse tour, head down to the Ardea Sidecar for food, music and a silent auction to benefit Neighborhood House.
COST:
$15 per person (cash or check only)
Admission can be paid at the entrance of each building or the entrance to the ball. Includes entrance to the penthouse tour AND holiday ball, raffle tickets (available in the penthouses), food, entertainment and your first drink.
FEATURING:
* Penthouse tours of Atwater Place, The Ardea, John Ross and Riva on the Park
* Meet and greet with a local non-profit in each penthouse, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA, Sunshine Division and DoveLewis
* Music and entertainment by DESIGNBAND
* Hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar from Bambuza (your first drink is included in your admission!)
* Silent auction and wine wall (benefiting Neighborhood House)
* Raffle prizes, dancing and interactive district art project
RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE WELCOME
To RSVP: communityrelations@southwaterfront.com or call 503-972-3289

Participatory Art Event
South Waterfront Artist in Residence, Colin Ives
December 1st, 2nd, 8th, 10th
7:30 PM at the John Ross Artist in Residence Studio
To reserve a spot email: ives@uoregon.edu
You are invited to an interactive event where you get to walk a virtual salmon along the banks of the Willamette River and amongst the buildings of the South Waterfront. See a video of a trial run.

The New America Pastoral
Machine in the Garden – Final Exhibition
Friday 12.04.09
6 to 8 PM at the John Ross Artist in Residence Studio
Show of the final work produced from the Machine in the Garden studio at the University of Oregon in Portland. During the Fall term and interdisciplinary group of student and faculty explored the many ways our culture is attempting to find a new balance in our relationship with nature. Portland’s South Waterfront has been the muse and base of activity for the studio, who are attempting to find their own place of understanding, engagement and intervention.