Ahhh...Portland, she certainly loves her some Jim Henson. While far from a scientific survey, I've wasted away enough nights working at a local video shop to have gleaned that, along with copious viewings of The Goonies and Breaking Away, the fair citizens of this burg enjoy pairing a heaping helping of Henson with their craft brews. There's probably no other town in the world hosting late night, 21 and over screenings of Labyrinth, The Muppet Movie, and The Dark Crystal, something I've noticed occurring perennially since moving to town eight years ago.
Well...get ready PDX, 'cause The Hollywood Theatre's got an extreme Henson hookup coming your way. Organized into several discrete presentations, there's a wealth of Muppet-themed programing on the horizon, ranging from Henson's timeless work on Sesame Street to lesser seen early forays involving puppets and advertising.
You just wanna see Muppets singing? Head on out to the showcases entitled "Sing! The Music of Sesame Street" (with guest stars Johnny Cash, R.E.M., etc.) or "Muppet Music Moments (featuring Harry Belafonte, Elton John, and many more)." Are you looking for a little insight into Henson's creative process? Check out "Muppet History 101." Or, if you're an über-fan, the fun starts tonight and runs through Tuesday. All in all, there's seven different programs on offer. Are you happy now, Portland?
Muppet History 101 screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Friday, August 10th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. More info available here.
Jim Henson Commercials & Experiments screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Saturday, August 11th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. More info available here.
Sesame Street at 40 screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Saturday, August 11th at 3:30pm and Sunday, August 12th at 3:30pm. More info available here.
Muppet Fairytales screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Sunday, August 12th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. More info available here.
Muppet Music Moments screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Monday, August 13th at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. More info available here.
Jim Henson & Friends: Inside the Sesame Street Vault screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Saturday, August 11th at 5:30pm and Tuesday, August 14th at 7:30pm. More info available here.
Sing! The Music of Sesame Street screens at the Hollywood Theatre on Sunday, August 12th at 5:30pm and Tuesday, August 14th at 9:30pm. More info available here.
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