p:ear featured in "Nellie and Anna"

Nellie and Anna

The new film Nellie and Anna tells the story of two sisters on the streets and features p:ear. Check out the trailer here, and wait for the movie to be released later this year.

p:ear youth share their stories

This is my story…

To celebrate p:ear's 10th anniversary and prepare for this May's p:earblossoms X: story, we're asking the kids express their own stories. This week videographer Jacob Hinmon recorded youth, and next week p:ear board member and PNCA writer-in-residence Barry Sanders will do a writing workshop. Ask yourself:

• Where were you in your life when you met p:ear? Where are you now?
• Do you think p:ear helped you find your place or voice / sense of self-worth?
• If you were looking back 10 years from now, what part will p:ear have played in your life?

Mona Superhero show with p:ear youth opening, June 7th

Mona Superhero is partnering with p:ear youth for a summer show, opening June 7th and running through June 29th. Working primarily with duct tape, Superhero will show at p:ear's on-site Trim/Vojdani gallery.

p:ear partners with Giving Vines

Treat yourself to some vino and a portion of your purchase will go to p:ear! Through a new partnership with Giving Vines, p:ear supporters will also receive discounts on wine purchases. Sign up for the p:ear mailing list to make sure you get the code! Click here to start shopping for cabs, Merlot, pinots, chardonnays and more.

p:ear + Yakuza partner for dinner, March 14th

p:ear is once again partnering with Yakuza Lounge to donate 30% of dinner proceeds on March 14th. Enjoy amazing food, cocktails and sake with p:ear staff and board members in support of p:ear programs.

Join us at Yakuza, 5411 NE 30th Avenue, Portland OR 97211, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, March 14th!

p:ear youth rec trip to Mount Hood

p:ear youth on a ski trip to Mt. Hood, Feb. 23rd

p:ear's innovative recreation program, which helps youth experience the outdoor world through activities like cross-country skiing, spelunking, kayaking, seasonal day trips, is life-changing. Over 80 p:ear students participate our outdoor adventures per year, including an annual multi-day "camp p:ear." They experience what for them is rare: relaxation, play, nature without having to sleep in it.

p:ear is excited to announce a that New Season's Market will be supporting April and May's adventures!

Want to sponsor one of p:ear's monthly rec trips? p:ear is always looking for supportive partners who value the experience of the outdoors. Contact stephanie@pearmentor.org to see how you can help.

First Thursday with STiTCH and p:ear youth artists, March 1st

"Something to Talk About" by Kathy Kerler

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 1st, 6-9pm

On Display: March 1st – March 30th, 2012

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10-2pm: or by appointment

Gallery Location: 338 NW 6th St. Portland, OR 97209 Corner of 6th & NW Flanders

Truth To Tell explores the realizations of truth amongst our every day and not so every day life. STiTCH uses their needles to create works that flow into natures secrets as well as our own, unveiling the scope of our truths. From the simple to the layered to the risky, view the rhythmic folds as STiTCH exposes the truths that we carry with us every day. Join p:ear this First Thursday for art, coffee, & music!

Y La Bamba to perform at p:earblossoms X, May 12th

Just confirmed: Portland arty folk band Y La Bamba will be performing at p:earblossoms X: story, May 12th at the Left Bank Annex. Check out their performance on NPR's Tiny Desk concert series here. And purchase tickets to catch their performance at p:earblossoms here.

p:ear barista school featured in coffee documentary

In Reverse: Cup To Seed from rubyna brenden on Vimeo.

From the p:ear kitchen

Hungry yet?

p:ear cook Carol Jones makes some amazing breakfasts. This recipe is perfect for a Valentine's Day sweet treat!

Ricotta Pancakes with cherry sauce and greek yogurt

To make the sauce:

1/2 cup of water, divided

2 teaspoons of cornstarch

2 cups of pitted cherries (Bing or other sweet, dark cherries work best)

2 tablespoons of brown sugar, packed

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Whisk 1/4 cup of water with cornstarch. Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add cherries, the rest of the water, brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Increase heat to medium high and add cornstarch. Stir until mixture boils and thickens (add some water if sauce is too thick) for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

To make the pancakes:

3/4 cup of flour

2 tablespoons of sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking power

bit of salt

1 1/3 cup of ricotta cheese

4 large egg yolks

1/2 whole milk

3 large egg whites

Whisk flour, sugar, baking power and salt in small bowl. With a mixer, beat ricotta cheese and egg yolks until light and fluffy (about 1 minute). Reduce mixer speed to low and flour slowly with milk, beating until blended.

With clean beaters, mix egg whites in bowl until stiff. Fold 1/4 of ricotta into mixture to lighten, then add in remaining whites in three additions. Heat griddle to medium heat and brush with oil. Drop about 1/4 cup of batter onto griddle. Cook until bubbles on top (about 3 minutes) until golden brown. Voila! Breakfast time!

On the side: Greek yogurt, honey (and the p:ear kids always ask for maple syrup).

Support p:ear, Feb. 11th

p:ear is proud to announce that six creative entrepreneurs are partnering to support p:ear's important mission and work. Bringing French, Italian and other outstanding furnishings, original art, antiques and collectibles, professional photographs, tasteful home accessories and treasures from across the world, join Versailles Interiors, Forever Art, Divine Decadence, Cielo Home, Adventures in Woo and Stage Struck in this exciting fundraiser for p:ear. Shop for an elegant French armoire, Indian rug, Asian tapestry, Turkish tiles as well as many treasures from our lovely city of Portland and across the country. Enjoy wine, live music and delicious appetizers at the opening of this Major Design Décor Venue and p:ear Fundraiser, on:

Saturday, February 11

5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

corner of NW Glisan & 14^th Ave.

1333 NW Glisan

Portland

Ten percent (10%) of all proceeds will benefit p:ear

You are the CORE of p:ear

p:ear youth want YOU to join p:ear core, p:ear's monthly giving club! For as little as $10 a month, you you can create a core of stability for p:ear's vital and transformative programs, such as housing, job training, creative mentoring and the many other mental and physical well-being services and referrals that p:ear provides for Portland's homeless and parent-less young people.

Join before February 14th, and save $50 on a ticket to p:earblossoms X, p:ear's spring gala.

Show your support and join here.

STiTCH & p:ear Youth Artists, First Thursday opening 2/2

Deep in the Canyon Waiting for the Sun, M. Winner

The Trim/Vojdani Gallery at p:ear presents:

STiTCH & p:ear Youth Artists

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2nd, 6-9pm

On Display: February 2nd – February 28th, 2012

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10-2pm: or by appointment

Gallery Location: 338 NW 6th St. Portland, OR 97209 Corner of 6th & NW Flanders

Truth To Tell explores the realizations of truth amongst our every day and not so every day life. STiTCH uses their needles to create works that flow into natures secrets as well as our own, unveiling the scope of our truths. From the simple to the layered to the risky, view the rhythmic folds as STiTCH exposes the truths that we carry with us every day. Join p:ear this First Thursday for art, coffee, & music by pianist Elijah Wiler. Featuring art by Mary Telford, Jeri Oswalt, Elizabeth Cooper, Kathie Kerler, Jeri Florn, and Maria Winner.

Love in Print, a benefit for p:ear 2/3/12

The Bite Studio is hosting Love In Print, a benefit for p:ear February 3rd with additional hours Feb. 4th and 5th from from 12 to 4 pm. Click on the image above for more information.