The Barbette Quartette playing at the Montavilla Farmers Market July 22 2007 Photo by Vanessa Hughes

2007 Calendar of Events

July 22: First day of the market!
Music: Barbette Quartette a four-piece sax ensemble, performs jazz, swing, ragtime, popular marches and children’s favorites. www.quartettebarbette.com 11:30-12:00 and 12:30-1:00
Artisan: Sumi Kim Nature photography, acrylic and oil paintings, one of a kind stuffed animals and pillows.
Cheryl Royse Color and black and white photography. www.wildhorsephotography.com

July 29:
Music: Mount Tabor Ramblers A four person band playing old timey tunes on banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. 11:30-12:00 and 12:30-1:00
Artisan: Sumi Kim Nature photography, acrylic and oil paintings, one of a kind stuffed animals and pillows.
Lorajean Kelley Handpainted roving to spin or felt, handpainted yarn for knitting, and handspun yarn. www.knittedwit.com

August 5:
Music: Urban Hills Fiddle tunes from Appalachia and old time music. 11:30-12:00 and 12:30-1:00
Artisan: Linda Womack Encaustic wax painting and mirrors, art boxes, and necklaces that feature images of my paintings. www.lindawomack.com
Cheryl Smith Hand-colored black and white photographs. www.clsmitharts.com
Special: Chef demo by Adam Sappington owner and chef of the Country Cat Dinnerhouse and Bar on 79th and SE Stark. 11:00 - 11:30 am. www.thecountrycat.net

August 12:
Music: Ponderosa Instrumental music with banjo and cello.
www.ponderosamusic.org www.myspace.com/ponderosagatos 11:30-12:00 and 12:30-1:00
Artisan: Kris Estes Eclectic hand made wind chimes using a variety of materials including beads, charms and handware. Jewelry, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. www.windgems.com
Cheryl Royse Color and black and white photography. www.wildhorsephotography.com

August 19:
Music: Troy Dixon Acoustic alt/country music, with many different influences ranging from Hank Williams & Johnny Cash to Dave Matthews and Ben Harper, all original songs. 11:30-12:30 www.myspace.com/troydixonmusic
Artisan: Jim Deis Natural wood dollhouses, small hand made boxes.
Marla Schroeder-Swade Art prints of Portland and Seattles well known signs. www.artbymarla.com

Roxy Raks Ensemble performing belly dancing Aug 26

August 26:
Music: The Mighty Wind The band plays fiddle dance music of various genres - mostly Celtic and old-time. Their versions of traditional tunes include lots of harmonies and backing chords, which makes it good toe-tapping, booth-browsing music. 11:00-11:30 and 12:00-12:30
Roxy Raks Ensemble belly dancing troupe will also perform from 12:30-1:15 www.bellyrolls.com
Artisan: Lorajean Kelley Handpainted roving to spin or felt, handpainted yarn for knitting, and handspun yarn. www.knittedwit.com
Kiersten Crowley Handmade, handcrafted jewelry of silver and bronze with semiprecious stones. link

September 2:
Music: Chicalite Marimba Band Chicalite performs upbeat world music blending African and Latin American rhythms and consists of seven marimbas, drums, hosho (African gourd shakers) and a variety of percussion instruments. Vocals include traditional Zimbabwean harmonies as well as contemporary songs. 11:00-11:30 and 12:00-12:30 www.chicamarimba.com
Artisan: Laura Davis Mosaic garden benches and stepping stones.
Cheryl Smith Hand-colored black and white photographs. www.clsmitharts.com

September 9:
Music: One Time Band Lucas Haley and Joe Callahan are local musicians who play in a variety of bands. They are playing a set of original compositions and standards for the market, from old-time to acoustic pop. 11:30-12:00 and 12:30-1:00
Artisan: Cheryl Smith Hand-colored black and white photographs. www.clsmitharts.com
Beverly Bauer - Sorella Creations Unique jewelry design featuring hand blown Murano /Italian glass. www.sorellacreations.com

September 16:
Music: Montavilla Brass Band A Brass quintet with two trumpets, a french horn, trombone, and tuba. The band plays traditional American music (early jazz and dixieland, and Sousa marches). 10:00-10:30 and 10:45-11:15
Roxy Raks Ensemble belly dancing troupe will also perform from 12:00 to 12:45 www.bellyrolls.com
Artisan: Alema McCrea Multicolored fused glass and glassware. www.classyglassbyalema.com
Laura Davis Mosaic garden benches and stepping stones.

September 23:
Music: Worn Out Shoes A trio of musicians that live in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood who play "Old Timey Tunes" with guitar, banjo, autoharp, fiddle and mandolin. 11:30-12:00 and 12:30–1:00
Artisan: Kris Estes Eclectic hand made wind chimes using a variety of materials including beads, charms and handware. Jewelry, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. www.windgems.com
Jim Deis Natural wood dollhouses, small hand made boxes.

September 30:
Music: Misty Mamas A four person bluegrass and old timeband. 11:30-12:00 and 12:30–1:00 www.mistymamas.com
Artisan: Carolyn Ganus Nature photos from around the Pacific Northwest. www.luckyplanetphotography.com
Kiersten Crowley Handmade, handcrafted jewelry of silver and bronze with semiprecious stones. link
Special: Arnon Kartmazov of K & K Forgeworks and Ken Marmelstein of Stumptown Forge will hold a blacksmithing demonstration.  Using a traditional hand-crancked coal forge, an anvil and hammers they will make a variety of useful and decorative items.  10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Other Events:

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