Who's on Third?

Tualatin Valley Artists will be producing the Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace Second Stage, Who's on Third. The stage will present musicians, poetry, and other entertainment throughout the Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace season, June 8th through August 31st, 5:30pm - 8:00pm. The entire line-up for the season is listed below.

• June 29th, Musician Will Koehnke / Poet-Rosemary Lombard
• July 6th, Musician Kevin Harding / Hans Friedrichs / Poet-TBA
• July 13th, Musicians Skip and Sandy Farmer / Poet-TBA
• July 20th, Musicians Bobby Blues / Josh Lucas
• July 27th, Musicians ray and Reeno / Poet-TBA
• August 3rd, Musician Suzuki Strings, Kathrine Rhea / Poet-TBA
• August 10th, Musician Evan Acey/Art Bullis and Jon Aamodt
• August 17th, Musicians Gene Ralph, Just Rick / Poet-TBA
• August 24th, Musicians RaKnMi / Poet-TBA
• August 31st, Musician Kevin Harding / Poet-TBA

Come see Who's on Third, and explore the rest of the Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace.

August 7th: French Singer, Eric John Kaiser Comes To Influence Music Hall

Who: Eric John Kaiser
What: Singer/Songwriter CD Release Party
When: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 7:30 PM
Where: Influence Music Hall, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro Oregon 97123
Tickets: $5-$15 at the door.

Influence Music Hall, 135 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro is fast becoming well known in the music world.

The people who run Influence Music Hall have a mission to improve the quality of lives using the common bond of a love of the arts to bring people together. Having concerts in a small, intimate setting is one of the ways they do that.

On Saturday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Eric John Kaiser will celebrate the release of his latest CD by giving a concert for the people of Hillsboro and the Portland area. Kaiser comes here from his home in France where he has a music career.

Kaiser sings his songs in his own language, French, but he explains them and why he wrote them. For instance, Le collectionneur, which means "the collector" in French, is one of his songs. "One night in Paris," he explained, "I met this guy that told me about his story, how he use to collect women…he seemed sad and unhappy…this song is about him. It's the story about someone that treated people as objects. Because he was so self-centered, he ended up not sharing much, not experiencing much in life and not growing as a person."

Some songs have a deeper connection for him like Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince). Kaiser knew a surfer that was the brother of a woman he was dating at the time. "He traveled the world with his surfer career and when he came through Paris he would stay with us for a few days," Kaiser said. "The last time I saw him he was on his way from Paris to Portugal in a rental car with a friend of his. I remember when I waved goodbye to him I thought he had somewhat of a James Dean character and was full of energy. That was the last time I saw him. He died in a car accident in the North of Portugal on one of those dangerous and tortuous roads. He was 21; you don’t leave this planet when you are only 21. I wrote this song for him and his sister."

Tualatin Valley Artists, Inc. is the non-profit corporation that runs Influence Gallery and Music Hall. Besides having concerts, Influence shows visual art in the gallery and has open mic events every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at 135 SE Third Ave.

August 3rd: Featured Artist Lam Ton

Who:   Featured Artist Lam Ton
What:   Influence Gallery, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123
When: Opening Reception, First Tuesday, August 3, 2010 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Show to run through Aug 30th.

Working tirelessly to produce a body of artwork, Lam Ton has developed his own unique style using acrylic paint he makes himself and a style of layering with his impressionist style that defies description.

The opening reception will be held First Tuesday, Aug. 3 at 6:00 pm at Influence Art Gallery, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro. Wine and hors d'ourvres will be available along with the music of guitarist/singer Jeff Lucas who has a way of singing that will entertain while you peruse the fine art.

In certain light, Ton's paintings show almost a three-dimensional quality. Then you close in to look at detail and discover the paint itself is built up that certain areas are three-dimensional.

But to get the full effect of his painting talent you must move back to take a look. When you do you discover an almost photographical realism shines through, especially in the backgrounds. Whole villages appear that you didn’t know were there; people show up, some in the foreground and some way back.

Recently accepted in the Rose Festival Art Show, a juried art show put on by the Oregon Society of Artists, Ton showed his painting of a single rose. And the Downtown Business Association used his artwork for their Artwalk poster, painted special to show art lovers strolling down the street during Artwalk

Ton's painting has an element unmistakably of pain; he admits that come from his heritage. Escaping his war-torn home country, Vietnam, Ton has made a life that shows the hard work and determination he has to be a success. Owner of the tattoo shop in Hillsboro, Canyon Body Art, 133 SE 3rd Ave., Ton also owns a Nail Salon and another tattoo shop in Beaverton.

Belonging to the group, Tualatin Valley Artists Inc., Ton spends his days painting along with other artists in Influence Gallery, often outside on the sidewalk on nice summer days.

Heather Wells, photographer, Jan Su, James Tschida, Devon Yan Berrong, Elina Zebergs, Priscilla Decker and Linda Holland will also show their latest artwork. The show will continue until Aug. 30.

Tualatin Valley Artists, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that runs Influence Gallery and is made up of creative people that believe the community can be made a better place through experiences with the arts. Influence not only shows visual art but also has open mic events every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. at 135 SE Third Ave. For more information, call Linda Holland 503-956-5604.

July 31st: Concert at Influence Music Hall

Who: RaKnMi
What: Late 60's Early 70's Rock
When: Saturday, July 31, 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Influence Music Hall, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro Oregon 97123
Tickets: $10 at the door.

The music RaKnMi plays is in the style of the singer/songwriters of the late 60s and early 70s. They lean toward playing a mix of music written by artists such as John Prine, Jesse Winchester, Steve Goodman, Bob Dylan, and others in that vein. RaKnMi likes to present their music in a laid back manner that reflects good friends hanging around on the porch making music for the enjoyment of family and friends. Not a lot of flash, just good foot-tapping hum along music.

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July 18th: Concert at Influence Music Hall

Who: Bill Mallonee/Chris Marshall
What: Folk Rock
When: Saturday, July 18, 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Influence Music Hall, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro Oregon 97123
Tickets: $15 at the door or online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com

"The poetry and intelligence of Bill Mallonee's songs rivals Dylan's, and the spirituality and inspiration of them is like the timeless hymns. He's one of my favorite all time artist." - Buddy Miller (No Depression Magazine's Artist of the Decade)

"...the best folk-rock act nobody's ever hear of... The intelligence and intensity of Mallonee's writing has elicited comparisons to Dylan from his loyal underground admirers. Given the consistency and quality of Mallonee's work over eight albums, he is arguably the first writer since John Prine to make the comparison plausible." - New York Press

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June 1st: Featured Artist James Tschida

Who:   Featured Artist James Tschida
What:   Influence Gallery, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123
When: Opening Reception, First Tuesday, June 1, 2010 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Show to run through June 30th.

First Tuesday, June 1 is the day that Hillsboro celebrates the creativity of its featured artists and this month that artist is James Tschida.

Tschida is unveiling his latest oil painting of an elk in autumn rutting season, bugling in the cold morning showing the sun’s rays streaming through the forest. Those who know this artist knows how long he works on each piece and have waiting in anticipation for the first look at this magnificent work of art. Since only original artwork is hung on the walls in Influence Gallery, Tschida has a giclée on canvas also available that is more affordable for those on a limited budget.

This month Tschida will be showing a variety of subjects ranging from ocean scenes to bowls of roses. And there are prints of almost all the amazing oil paintings.

Painting since 1970 when he was in the Navy, Tschida started just to keep himself busy during slow times working at the Balboa Hospital. Beginning by drawing Monarch butterflies and birds out of a nature magazine, he couldn’t resist the beautiful colors so he borrowed a patient’s oil paints and a brush and started painting in the forms.

He’s stayed with oils primarily but dabbles in pastels and graphite drawings. This past year he went way out of the box and took some watercolor classes with JanSu (a fellow artist member at Influence); much to his surprise giving up the control he has with oil. He also has some examples of his adventures into plein air painting going with another TVA artist Jim Williams and painting the beautiful Northwest landscape.

Along with Tschida, the other artists in the gallery will be displaying new work: Heather Wells, Ilena Zebergs, JanSu, Priscilla Decker, Linda Holland, Devon Yan Berrong and Lam Ton.

As an artist in TVA, Tschida holds the honor of being a member for the longer that any other member. He has been a member since TV Artists began. In July, that will be three years. Watch for a big anniversary celebration. For more information call Linda Holland, 503-956-5604.

May 9th Concert and Fundraiser: Art from the Inside

Tualatin Valley Artists will present "Art from the Inside", a month-long art show featuring the artwork and fine art crafts created by artists who are incarcerated in Oregon. A unique program in Oregon's prisons provides access to art supplies and equipment to those inmates expressing an interest in art, and who have had at least five years with a clear record inside.

TVA members were inspired when they viewed samples of the inmates' artwork (as seen on this page). Even more compelling was the goal of these artists. "The artists want to set up a fund to pay for a talented youth that may be headed toward a possible life of crime to take art classes in the hopes that giving him a creative outlet in art will send him in another direction," said Don McLeod, counselor for the inmate artists.

To help with this goal, TVA will host, the month long show of the inmates' art. The opening night will feature live music by Console and Sax, a duo featuring Hillsboro's own Wade Kirtley on Hammond organ and Warren Rand on alto saxophone, and The Lucy Hammond Band.

Proceeds from the art show will be shared between TV Artists and a fund for at-risk youth called The ReStart Youth Fund, which stands for Restorative Justice through Art. This fund will provide opportunities for an at-risk youth to pursue his or her artistic endeavors.

The opening reception will be held at the Influence Music Hall in Hillsboro (135 SE 3rd Ave.) on Sunday afternoon, 2:00 p.m., May 9, 2010.

The opening reception concert will present organist Wade Kirtley, a multi faceted performer equally at home in straight ahead jazz, R&B, latin jazz and soul music. He will be joined by alto saxophonist Warren Rand, a dynamic performer who has performed extensively nationally and locally in jazz and R&B venues. He has played with Robert Cray, Lloyd Jones, Alan Jones and Nancy King just to name a few. He is currently a member of the Mel Brown septet. The two will stay close to their rhythm and blues roots for this performance featuring works of the masters of this genre interpreted in their own inimitable way.

Following an intermission when guests may partake of refreshments, peruse the prison art and make bids at the silent auction, Lucy Hammond and her band will take the stage.

The musical love child of another local musician, Lucy Hammond and her group features four vocalists that bring a rich vocal texture and depth to some all around good-time music. Hammond has been singing since she could talk and honed her skills in performance choirs and gospel groups. The group takes soulful, rockin' blues bringing together R&B, rock into their own contemporary blues hybrid to both original material and established favorites.

May 4th: Featured Artist Devon Yan Berrong

Who:   Featured Artist Devon Yan Berrong
What:   Influence Gallery, 131 SE Third Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123
When: Opening Reception, First Tuesday, May 4, 2010 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Show to run through May.

Devon Yan Berrong is a self taught artist from south China. Arriving in America in 2006, Devon sought to fulfill his dream of being an artist, something he has easily achieved. Devon's artwork has been seen at the Influence Gallery in Hillsboro, galleries in downtown Portland, Exit 21 Gallery on SE Hawthorne as well as several Starbucks and Boyd's coffee locations. Devon's original artwork was featured on the cover of the July 2009 issue of Just Out. Currently Devon is also working on creating men's and women's fashions. To view more of Devon's artwork, please visit ... http://Devonational.blogspot.com .

Musical entertainment will feature the talents of piano player Dennis Morehouse.

Open Mic Music Every Fridays @ 7 pm

Join TV Artist for open microphone music every Friday night the the Influence Music Hall. More information is on our Music page.