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COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
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INNER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND'S BUSINESS NEWS!
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| Nadia and Keith Miller, owners of Chantiques, Inc., closed their retail business in Brooklyn on January 15th, but will continue the business as a wholesale enterprise. (Photo by Rita A. Leonard) |
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“Chantiques Imported Furniture Showroom” closes in Brooklyn
By RITA A. LEONARD
for THE BEE
Chantiques, Inc., has been a colorful addition to the Brooklyn business community, selling solid wood furniture imported from Indonesia, for several years. In January, however, citing the economy, they closed their Portland retail showroom at 3384 S.E. Milwaukie Avenue.
Their one-of-a-kind furniture and accessories – intricately handcrafted in teak, mahogany, hibiscus, and fruit woods – had provided a unique sidewalk display inviting customers to come inside and browse two floors of exotic furniture styles.
Owners Keith and Nadia Miller had been making regular trips across the Pacific to acquire their large inventory of hardwood furniture for home and garden. “We have a workshop in Indonesia that’s producing furniture all the time,” revealed Keith.
“There’s a staff of about 25 expert craftsmen and finishers there who create our stock. I’ve got a wholesale side to the business, and I will continue with that aspect. There just wasn’t enough time for me to handle both that and the retail store.”
Chantiques’ furniture ranges from tables, cabinets, and carved wooden benches to painted wood statuary with a southeast Asian flair. Each piece is individually designed, with customized work offered to buyers wanting something special. “In the spring, people ask for more of our garden items,” said Keith. “In the fall, tables, chairs, cabinets, and pieces for home entertainment seem to be more popular.”
During their last few months as a retail business, Chantiques offered progressive discounts on their inventory, discounting some items up to 70%.The couple plans to continue living in the Brooklyn neighborhood, but will spend at least six months out of the year in business travel.
Does Chantiques have a chance of returning as a retail business…?
“If I could find someone to handle the retail side, I’d be happy to talk with them,” remarked Keith. “Contact me at: ruskin@chantiques.com, if you’re interested.” He also might decide to rent out the building.
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| This 3-by-4-foot glass painting draws the eye into a mesmerizing scene. (Photo by Rita A. Leonard) |
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PRIZES AWARDED
Bullseye Glass in Brooklyn hosts 10th employee art show
By RITA A. LEONARD
for THE BEE
Have you ever visited the upstairs art gallery at the Bullseye Glass Resource Center?
The small gallery at 3610 S.E. 21st Avenue in Brooklyn hosts a “Working Glass” art exhibit each November and December, showcasing glass art created by Bullseye employees with Bullseye products.
“This is our 10th annual employee art show,” beamed Center Manager Janet Bartholomew. “Since we recently allowed collaborative pieces, more than 35 staff are represented here from nearly every department.
“We look forward to the show each year, because it allows us to share our enthusiasm for glass with friends, family, and creative people in the community. It’s also a way for us to introduce our products and classes to the public. Our artist profiles are as interesting as their display pieces. We have a lot of fun bringing the show to life, and exhibiting the efforts of our creative in-house artists.”
This year’s exhibit showcased everything from colorful containers and free-form sculpture to wall art and upcycled materials.
A piece by Tom Jacobs called “Leftovers” is made of kiln-formed, hand-pulled stringer, and “the leftovers of a previous series!”
A fused and slumped glass Pod Lamp by Paul McNulty is enhanced with cedar, wires, and LED lights. McNulty’s description reads: “I built my first lighting fixture at age 5 using [my] lunch box, and dashboard lights I found in a wrecked Toyota Celica. It actually worked for a few seconds, before the wiring vaporized and it caught fire.”
As in previous years, the artist bios and accompanying descriptions demonstrated a fine sense of whimsy, as well as creativity. Katina Niebrugge’s wall art painting with glass and vitrigraph entitled “Run Chicken Run” ends with the observation, “Why did the chicken cross the road?...To get fused.”
A wall display of kiln-formed and cold-worked chip tests encased in bubbled glass is the collaborative work of five members of the Marketing Department. Their final comment was: “Why let all those beautiful chip tests from QC go to waste?”
All employees got to vote on their favorite pieces by mid-November, and 10 cash prizes were awarded. “We give awards to the top three in ‘Functional’, ‘Non-functional’ and ‘Newcomer’ categories, and there is also a President’s Choice award,” revealed Bartholomew. “It’s very unique for a company to have a show of this calibre done by its employees. We also have a full-time gallery in the Pearl District.”
Some of these art pieces are for sale; some are not. A mixed media and kiln-formed glass creation made by Melody Kennedy entitled “Flapjacks” looks good enough to eat. Exhibited art uses fused, powdered, frit, kiln-formed, torch-worked and cold-worked glass, among other types.
A pastel wall-mounted glass axe lends a philosophic aspect to the concept of power. A large 3-foot by 4-foot painting made with glass, frit, and powder draws the viewer into a remarkable scene of shadowed bridge columns and bright windows. Called “Et in Arcadia Ego”, the work is by Michael Endo, who explained, “I create spaces.”
This art exhibit awards prizes, and here were this year’s top four winners: “Newcomer Artist” Chris Biegun won both first place and the President's Prize for “Axe #1”. First place for functional art was Paul McNulty's “Pod Lamp 1.2”. First place for non-functional art went to Michael Endo, for his wall scene depiction “Et in Arcadia Ergo”. And, as for those glass flapjacks? Although they’re still inedible, they earned second place for Melody Kennedy in the non-functional art category, as well as third place in the First Time Artist category.
The Bullseye Resource Center’s “Working Glass” art exhibit is a treat of literary and artistic endeavors. The mezzanine art gallery is open during the same hours as the Resource Center, seven days a week.
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| HUNDRED-FOOT MURAL IN DOG PARK. Fido’s Indoor Dog Park, just south of Holgate at 4949 SE 25th Avenue, recently installed a new 100-foot-long mural in their doggy play area. Owner Josephine Cetta (shown here, with pooch “Luna”, beside a section of the mural) explains, “The wall was initially all white. We commissioned Robin Corbo to paint a scene that would give an outdoor feel to the space, and it turned out just beautifully.” Corbo and a crew of painters and volunteers have created another local woodland painting – the BARK mural – at S.E. 46th and Powell, as previously reported in THE BEE. Corbo, a PSU grad, recently published her first book, “Documentation of Murals”. (Photo by Rita A. Leonard) |
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| Aria Chittenden, Director of “Art a la Carte”, demonstrates art choices in the shop’s craft “salad bar” of objects and items for kids to create from. (Photo by Rita A. Leonard) |
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“Art a la Carte Children’s Studio” opens in Sellwood
By RITA A. LEONARD
for THE BEE
A unique children’s creative art studio celebrated its grand opening in early January at the historic J.E. Bannister House, 8535 S.E. 13th Avenue.
On the evening of January 6th, “Art a la Carte” welcomed visitors to an open house to learn about what it offers. Admission to the event was to simply bring an art supply gift, in order to enjoy the free food and drink provided by Blue Coyote Restaurant and Widmer Brewery.
Five dollar raffle tickets purchased a chance to win “amazing gifts from some of our sponsors: Palm Beach Tan, NIKE, Car Detailing, Urban Decay, Grand Central Bowling, and more,” smiled Studio Director Aria Chittenden. “Raffle sales will be our main source of income to support us in our mission.”
The mission? Chittenden has plans to sponsor free field trips for students from Portland Public Schools who have lost Art programs. Her goal is to support low-income families and provide yearly memberships to non-profit partners and homeless shelters. “To achieve this, we will rely on community support, corporate sponsorships, and regular art supply drives,” she promised.
The second day of the celebration was a Kids’ Grand Opening, held Saturday, January 7. While toddlers explored bright toys in the play area, older children waited in line with popcorn treats to receive a face painting and/or customized balloon sculpture. In the supply room, kids chose a lunch tray from a stack and selected an array of favorites from a veritable smorgasbord of craft supplies. Exiting that room, they settled at a pair of picnic tables and began to construct their very own take-home art project. Creativity and admiration were in abundance.
As for what the shop offers on a daily basis: For a one-day admission price of $9.75 (discounted to low-income families), Art a la Carte will supply children with a “salad bar of recycled materials and art supplies to create their own art projects,” explained Aria. “We also welcome children to come here to complete personal and school projects, such as 3-D maps or volcanoes, where they need space to create and make a mess…that we will clean up! There's a chalkboard wall here to draw on, and a play area with toys provided by Sweetpeas.”
The concept of providing a place where parents can enjoy coffee while their kids (all ages welcome) exercise their creative talents is a novel approach to promoting Art opportunities for children. Chittenden, a Wardrobe Stylist & Creative Director, hopes the shop and what it offers will compensate for Art classes lost in public schools, and increase art opportunities for children whose families could not ordinarily provide such a wide array of arts and crafts resources.
Chittenden also hopes to encourage local photographers and artists to display and sell their work there, in exchange for volunteering some time to teach kids’ classes. “We’ll be checking to see what kids are interested in,” said Aria. “Check our website – www.artalacartepdx.com – or phone 503/750-0522 for information.” Regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am-4 pm.
One more thing. Every Friday there will be a “Parents’ Night Out” program from 6 until 9:30 pm, wherein children can be dropped off to enjoy dinner, a movie, storytime, and unlimited art, while parents enjoy a night on the town. Children must be potty-trained. “Parents who purchase Parents Night Out tickets will receive exclusive offers to local restaurants,” said Aria. “Reservations ARE required, and space is limited to 13 kids.”
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| Kathryn Leech, proprietor of garden design firm “River City Gardens”, will be the speaker at the February 16th Sellwood meeting of the Association of Home Businesses. |
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Setting Your Price: Bids, Estimates, Verbal Agreements”. At this month’s meeting of the Association of Home Businesses in Sellwood, open to everyone, on Thursday, February 16th, the speaker is AHB member Kathryn Leech of River City Gardens (www.rivercitygardens.com) – on the considerations involved in charging for your services: The distinction between bids and estimates; where verbal agreements fit in. Bring your own contracts or bid sheets to the discussion. The meeting is 6-9 pm on February 16th at SMILE Station, S.E. 13th at Tenino (a block south of Tacoma Street) in Sellwood. $10 door charge includes a buffet supper. RSVP online at: www.AHBoregon.org – or call Eric, at 503/232-2326, to RSVP for the head count for food preparation.
“Collage” moves from Woodstock to Sellwood. In December, “Collage” – which also has a location on N.E. Alberta Street – announced that it was moving from its location in the Woodstock Shopping Center between Safeway and BiMart to a new space in Sellwood in late January. The new address is 7907 S.E. 13th Street, between the Blue Kangaroo Coffee Roaster and Tilde on “Antique Row” in the historic Sellwood neighborhood, offering mixed media art supplies; owner Maria Raleigh can be reached at 503/777-2189. More information online at: http://collagepdx.blogspot.com/ .
Two restaurants close. Shortly before Christmas, the recently-opened Moreland House closed – it was located in the former space of the Springwater Grill, on S.E. Milwaukie Avenue just north of Bybee Boulevard. At the south end of Sellwood on S.E. 17th, Hash restaurant has also closed.
“Brooklyn Bay” gets grant. The Regional Arts and Culture Council announced in December it had granted the nonprofit Brooklyn Bay Theater in the Brooklyn neighborhood an Arts-In-Schools sum of $2,799. It was one of 153 RACC grants announced on December 19.
SWBA reports accomplishments. The manager of the Sellwood-Westmoreland Business Alliance (SWBA), Chuck Martin, announced in early January that the business association had “ended 2011 with 202 business members, including 27 new members for the year. The hanging of 80 large snowflakes on the [flower basket] hangers throughout the business district added to the Holidays. Our website – www.sellwoodwestmoreland.com – had over 100,000 hits per month, as people accessed our business listings and the ‘Happenings’ section. The SWBA thanks all who shop and use professional services in Sellwood and Westmoreland.” Martin also reported the opening of four new businesses in the neighborhood not previously announced in these pages: “Essential Elements Holistic Healing” has opened at 7704 S.E. 13th Avenue; the owner, Carmella Cook, can be reached at 503/231-2831. “Graphic Design & Illustration”, a graphic firm designing logos, websites, and corporate branding, has located as a home-based business at 1207 S.E. Allene Street. The owner, Saird Napolitano, can be reached at 503/894-4020. And “Art a la Carte”, a children’s art studio, is open at 8535 S.E. 13th; owner Aria Chittenden can be reached at 503/750-0522.”The Loaded Brush”, in the two-story building across from the Harold Street entrance to the Union Pacific trainyard, at 5538 S.E. 22nd, is holding “Bring Your Own Brush” painting classes on weekday evenings and weekends. The teacher-owner, Aaron Ziobrowski can be reached at 503/896-8284.
Sellwood gallery offers restrospective art show. Mark Humpal Fine Art presents “Evelyn Sheehan: Memorial Retrospective of a Midcentury Oregon Modernist” starting February 3rd. The late local artist Evelyn Sheehan (1919-2009) exhibited professionally starting 1952, in major juried and invitational shows throughout the United States. She studied with Rex Brandt, Phil Dike, and Jean Ames, and was the recipient of over 25 awards. She participated in some 20 traveling exhibitions, had 17 one-person shows, and is represented in many public and private collections. This retrospective show of her work features at opening reception on Saturday, February 4, 2-4 pm, and then continues through March 10. Mark Humpal Fine Art is situated at 8235 S.E. 13th Avenue in Sellwood, and is open Thursday through Saturday, noon till 5 pm. The telephone number is 503/238-4452.
Windermere again helps low-income, homeless. For many years, reports the Windermere Foundation, the charitable arm of Windermere Real Estate, it has supported low-income and homeless families in communities throughout Portland region. In 2011, associates of the local real estate firm are said to have donated $235,388 to local non-profit organizations dedicated to helping our neighbors in need, including a donation of $190,000 to Bridge Meadows which was a culmination of a four-year campaign with the charity. The organizations benefiting from Foundation contributions include the Franklin High School Food Program.
“Zoomcare” proud of scheduling system. One of three medical clinics in Sellwood and Westmoreland – “ZoomCare”, on the corner of S.E. Milwaukie Avenue and Bybee Boulevard – is part of a local chain, which announced on December 27th that its new website gives patients the ability to view and book any same-day appointment in real time for all nine ZoomCare clinics…commenting that “No other healthcare provider in the world gives patients access to an online scheduler in real time. The scheduler gives patients the ability to search all appointments, the nearest appointment after entering a ZIP Code, and the next available appointment. Patient insurance and contact information is stored, so patients never have to fill out another form. And, they can later return to www.zoomcare.com to view their lab results or make changes to their information.”
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| “Floating”, 2009, acrylic on canvas, 30x40 inches, is part of the exhibit of Carol Basch paintings being shown all February at the “12 x 16 Gallery” in Sellwood |
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Artist Basch in Sellwood exhibition. Carol Basch – painter, printmaker, muralist, and art educator – will be showing her latest work, during the month of February, at the “12x16 Gallery” in Sellwood. A figurative abstractionist painter, Basch delves into the disappearance of form and shape in order to create stronger form and shape. Working on canvas in both oil and acrylic, her vibrant colors accentuate a strong image. Basch received her Fine Arts Degree from Queens College in New York, before moving to Portland, Oregon in 1971; she was the Artist-in-Residence for the mural at Woodstock Elementary School in 2004. She has shown locally through the years. “First Friday” Reception: February 3rd, 6-9 pm; Artists’ Reception: Sunday, February 12th, 2-5 pm – both at the gallery, 8235 S.E. 13th Avenue, Number 5.
Ashiyu Foot Spas expands to N.W. Portland. In an e-mail to THE BEE on January 2nd, Ashiyu Foot Spa in Sellwood announced, “After almost six years in Sellwood, we are branching out to serve you more conveniently. Our new spa will have more room and have a nice outdoor area as well. The new spa opens on N.W. 21st Avenue in January. Your gift certificates and punchcards will be honored there as well!” Of its Sellwood location at 8015 S.E. 13th Avenue, the e-mail goes on to say that that location “is still open to serve you; Reflexologist Sean bought the business and is focusing on the core services of foot soaking, reflexology, soaking parties and alkaline drinking water. The hours have changed slightly: Sunday and Monday 11 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11 am to 6 pm and Friday and Saturday 11 am to 7 pm, or by appointment. The new number for ‘Ashiyu Sellwood’ is 503/505-4640.”
Annual meeting in February planned for WCBA. The Woodstock Community Business Association (WCBA), which holds its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month in the Woodstock Branch Library meeting room (9:30 am; enter from south parking lot), expects to hold its annual membership meeting, which includes annual Board elections, separately from these monthly meetings this year. President Sean Daugherty and Manager Kristin Schuchman announce that February 23rd, a Thursday evening, will be the date, and most likely a Reed College dining room will be the venue, for the meeting. Further details will be posted, as determined, at the WCBA Internet website: www.woodstockbiz.com .
“Ninja management practices” at Landlord Study Hall. The monthly lecture series for landlords, Landlord Study Hall, sponsored in part by Woodstock real estate agent Kathryn King, offers “the best tricks of the trade from an industry veteran” at its February seminar – on Wednesday the 8th, 6:30-8 pm, at its new location in the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Room, 5239 S.E. Woodstock Boulevard. Free to unlicensed individuals, but RSVP is required – call 503/772-8825.
“René’s Drum Studio” crosses the line. René Ormae-Jarmer’s Drum Studio has crossed the Multnomah County line, and has moved to Milwaukie. René comments, “I am somewhat unique that I am the only female established, credentialed percussion instructor in the Portland-Clackamas area. I grew up in Milwaukie, and after living in Sellwood for 20 years, have recently moved back to Milwaukie.” Her telephone number remains 503/704-1934, and her Internet website is: www.renesdrumstudio.com .
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| This paper sculpture by Marie Karger, from the new Tilde exhibit, recreates extent, shape, and topography of the Great Lakes. |
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“Tilde” offers exhibition of three papercraft artists’ work. Tilde, at 7919 S.E. 13th Avenue in Sellwood, will host a First Friday reception for three papercraft artists 6-9 pm on Friday, February 3rd. The three individual artists choose paper as their medium of artistic expression. The trio are: Julie Everhart, founder of Studio Olivine, a letterpress artist living in Portland; Katie Kulper, a Portland-based artist/designer, who created multi-dimension paper sculptures for the show; and Marnie Karger, whose artworks are created by carefully cutting and layering chromatically-colored paper to represent depth maps of popular lakes, rivers, and coastlines. The show will run through March.
Tani’s celebrates tenth anniversary of “Valentine’s Special Evening”. The popular Woodstock restaurant “Tani’s Japanese Kitchen and Sushi Bar” at 4807 S.E. Woodstock Boulevard, announces the tenth year for a personal tradition of Tani, the master sushi chef who operates the restaurant: A special menu for Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14th. Reservations are advised, as space is limited. $25 per person. The number to call to reserve a table sometime between 5 and 9 pm is 503/595-3500.
Sellwood clinic now offers QiGong. “Sliding Scale Acupuncture Clinic” announces that it has expanded its services to include QiGong – “a practice of slow, mindful movements to increase circulation, vitality, and self-awareness.” A series of five classes is offered following a free introduction to QiGong, on a rotating basis. Contact White Phoenix Acupuncture: 503/746-9403, or e-mail to: Info@WhitePhoenix.org. “As are all services offered at this community clinic, the classes are offered on a sliding scale.” Appointments for acupuncture and herbs are available Monday through Saturday. The clinic is located at 8235 S.E. 13th Avenue, Suite 11 – around the corner from LoveCup Café.
Precision Castparts’ Chariman makes big gift. Mark Donegan, Chairman of Precision Castparts Corporation, and his wife Pam, have made a $2.5 million gift “to provide pathways for young people to realize their full potential at La Salle Catholic College Preparatory. By supporting the school’s mission to provide access to excellent education to those who desire it, regardless of the student's financial means, the Donegan family is assuring access for many young people in the future,” as reported in a press release from Precision Castparts on S.E. Johnson Creek Boulevard. The philanthropic investment, representing the single largest gift in the Milwaukie high school’s history, will establish the Donegan Family Scholarship Fund.
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