"For its 11-year anniversary show in December, local monthly hip-hop series The Thesis moved to its new home at Alberta Street Pub. Funny enough, the series' new venue was actually one of the originally considered locations when the series decided to move on from the showroom at Kelly's Olympian a couple years back, its home base for the first nine years."
"Thesis organizers Mac Smiff and resident DJ Verbz say they'd like the series to continue at Alberta Street Pub for the foreseeable future (where it makes a lot more sense, both culturally and historically, as one of the few Black-owned venues in town). Just from an event layout standpoint, The Thesis' debut at Alberta Street Pub felt cozy and warm, and the logistics a little easier for the show goer-for instance, being able to grab a quick drink or use the gosh darn restroom"
The Thesis monthly hip-hop series relocated to Alberta Street Pub for its 11-year anniversary show, situating the series in the Alberta Arts District. The new venue improves accessibility and parking compared with Kelly's Olympian and serves as one of the few Black-owned venues in town. Organizers Mac Smiff and DJ Verbz intend to continue hosting the series there for the foreseeable future. The debut at Alberta Street Pub felt cozy and offered easier logistics for attendees, reducing the chance of missing sets when using the bar or restroom. The January installment shifts to January 8 because the first Thursday falls on New Year's Day, with Mat Randol headlining and Isaiah Mostafa appearing.
Read at Portland Mercury
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