Well, September is testing my patience!

Yeah, THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR is coming up, but September is throwing all sorts of obstacles in my way.  The day job is hampering my ability to be functional at The Shadow Over Portland office, which lead to me missing last week's Weekly Update.  I wasn't able to do much on the site over the past week, then last night, my Internet connection decided to fail.

I'd have pulled my hair out by now,

but, if you know me, you know I don't have much to pull out. 

So now, I'm at a local bar using their Internet connection to get this edition of the Weekly Update out on the Web.  I'm sure it's not complete, and I apologize for missing some events, but I hope to get things back to normal by the end of the week.  Just don't hold me to that, as I have to work an extra shift on Saturday, but I'm going to try.  I've found so much in the past few weeks that I have to share with Pacific Northwest Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Fans, and I really want to get it out there.  It just might take a while, so I'm asking for your patience.

The good news is, next weekend, I'll be at the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and Cthulhucon at The Hollywood Theatre in Portland, OR, talking with Roger Corman!  Hell yes, I'll be discussing his film The Haunted Palace, and what he might have done if AIP had released it as a Lovecraft film, rather than shoehorning it into the Poe cycle of films.  I'll also be reading a few of my short stories, and might be part of a few other panels.  But I'll also be hanging out, looking to meet up with fellow fans of cosmic horror.  I hope you stop me and say hi as I roam about The Hollywood.  Just look for the tall, bald guy in a kilt (okay, that's pretty common here in Portland) and let's talk Lovecraft!

As I said, I'll be working to get the Horror/Sci Fi/Fantasy Calendar and the Halloween Calendar of Events during the next few days, so please check back, so you can get all the details about the great events coming next month, as well as during the rest of the year and into 2020!

Remember, if you want your event listed on the site, just email me at shadowoverportland@live.com, and I'll be sure to post it.  Best of all, any listing on the site is FREE, so you can reach hundreds of genre fans in the Pacific Northwest without stretching your advertising budget. 

Again, sorry if I missed your event.  I'll try to get things back to normal by the end of the weekend.

From Ashland, OR, to Vancouver, BC, The Shadow Over Portland has you covered!

Looking for Monsters

The Beneath is gearing up for its second year under the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, OR, and is looking for volunteers to play monsters!  If you're interested, visit The Beneath website and click on the Monsters Needed button.

Film Festival Submissions

The 11th Annual GuignolFest: 3-Day Horror Movie Contest is signing up teams now!  For more details, visit the Facebook Page or the GuignolFest website.

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The PNW Film Festival 2019 is now accepting submissions for short (up to 30 minutes) sci-fi/fantasy/action/horror films for the two day festival starting on Monday, October 21.  Submission deadline is Saturday, October 5.  For all the details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

September, 2019

Friday, September 27

VHS Uber Alles brings the Blood Orgy of the Leather Girls to the Grand Illusion Cinema (1403 NE 50th St in Seattle, WA) tonight at 9 pm in GLORIOUS VHS.  A punk rock girl gang cutting classes AND men sounds like a fun night at the movies!  Admission is just $2.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Saturday, September 28

The Sinful Sisters present Experience Harry Potter: A Harry Potter Variety Show at the Columbia City Theater (4916 Rainier Ave S in Seattle, WA) at 8 pm tonight.  The magical world of Harry Potter is brought to life by belly dancers, burlesque performers, bachata dancers, drag and flow artists.  You are invited to wear your house robes, or dress up as your favorite character.  For more details, including a list of performers and a link for advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Wyrd War brings underground horror metal legends Deceased, with guests Autophagy and Leathurbitch, at the Twilight Cafe and Bar (1420 SE Powell Blvd in Portland, OR) tonight at 8:30 pm.  Tickets are available at the door, which opens at 8 pm.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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Weird Elephant at The Grand Cinema (606 S Fawcett Ave in Tacoma, WA) presents Buffy the Vampire Slayer, starring Kristy Swanson, Luke Perry, Donald Sutherland and Rutger Hauer, tonight at 11 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Sunday, September 29

The Vancouver Toy Junkies will host a Vintage Toy and Collectable Show at the Warehouse 23 Event Center (100 Columbia St in Vancouver, WA) until 3 pm.  Early Bird admission is $10 and gets you in at 9 am.  General admission is $4 and starts at 10 am.  Kids 16 and under are admitted FREE, and parking is also FREE.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The SIFF Film Center (305 Harrison St in Seattle, WA) presents Scream Queens vs. Final Girls today at 2 pm.  Amie Simon, Director of Marketing at Smarthouse Creative, will talk about the origins, as well as the similarities and differences, of these two troupes.  For more detail, a link to advance ticket sales and some suggested films to revisit, visit the Facebook Event Page.

October, 2019

Tuesday, October 1

Kick off THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR at the Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) offers up some Homegrown Horrors courtesy of local horror filmmaker Joe Sherlock.  Tonight's feature is Blood Creek Woodsman!  Yeah, the title says it all!  The show starts at 7 pm, and is followed by a cast and crew Q and A.  Tickets are just $10.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Thursday, October 3

Night ONE of Metalesque Fest 2019 kicks off at 8 pm tonight at Dante's (350 W Burnside St in Portland, OR).  More details will follow, so keep checking back here or at the Facebook Event Page later.

Friday, October 4

Night TWO of Metalesque Fest 2019 kicks off at 8 pm tonight at Dante's (350 W Burnside St in Portland, OR).  More details will follow, so keep checking back here or at the Facebook Event Page later.

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The H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival and Cthulhucon takes place this weekend at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR).  Guests adding to the cosmic insanity this year include Victoria Price (daughter of Vincent Price), Roger Corman (Really, do I need to say any more?) and Richard Stanley, who's film The Color Out of Space (starring Nicolas Cage) will have its regional premiere at the festival.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page or the official website.

Saturday, October 5

Night THREE (and the final night) of Metalesque Fest 2019 kicks off at 8 pm tonight at High Water Mark Lounge (6800 NE M L King Blvd in Portland, OR).  More details will follow, so keep checking back here or at the Facebook Event Page later.

Sunday, October 6

Fathom Events brings the original Ghostbusters back to theaters nationwide today and Thursday, October 10.  The screening includes an introduction with newly found and rarely seen alternate takes.  To find a cinema showing the film near you, visit the Fathom Events website.

Tuesday, October 8

The Darkside Cinema (215 SW 4th St in Corvallis, OR) continues to celebrate THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR with more Homegrown Horrors courtesy of local horror filmmaker Joe Sherlock.  Tonight's feature is Drifter.  It might look like a simple slasher film, but just wait for the ending!  The show starts at 7 pm, and is followed by a cast and crew Q and A.  Tickets are just $10.  For more details, including a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Wednesday, October 9

Seattle Horror Hostess Isabella L. Price hosts a screening of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror at 6 pm tonight at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (104 17th Ave S in Seattle, WA).  Writer and educator Tananarive Due, one of the film's executive producers, will video chat a Q and A session.  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.

Friday, October 11

Evil Dead: The Musical returns to Portland tonight at 7:30 pm and tomorrow at 6 pm, at The Alberta Rose Theatre (3000 NE Alberta St in Portland, OR).  And, of course, there will be a splatter zone!  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page.

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The Isn't She Great series at The Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR) presents the witchy Halloween favorite Hocus Pocus in GLORIOUS 35mm tonight at 7:30 pm.  The screening, hosted by comedian Elizabeth Teets and Queer Horror's Anthony Hudson opens with stand-up from Ella Gale.  For more details and advance ticket sales, visit The Hollywood Theatre website.

Saturday, October 12

The Denton Delinquents will bring the cult classic Shaun of the Dead to life at the Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St in Vancouver, WA), acting out the film on stage, in the aisles and IN YOUR FACE!  It will be a night filled with comedy, trivia and MORE!  Of course, you can dress up as a zombie, or one of Shaun's group, and organize a team for the pre-show trivia quiz!!  The fun starts at 9 pm.  For more details and a link to advance ticket sales, visit the Facebook Event Page. 

Sunday, October 13

Maybe in space, no one can hear you scream, but they sure can in a movie theater.  Fathom Events brings Ridley Scott's Alien back to theaters nationwide today, and on Tuesday, October 15 and Wednesday, Oct 16.  To find a theater in your area screening the film, visit the Fathom Events website.

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The Sasquatch Comic and Toy Sale takes place today from noon to 5 pm at the Eugene Elks Lodge #357 (2470 W 11th Ave in Eugene, OR).  For more details, visit the Facebook Event Page.