# Event Details - **Event Name**: Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: Folk musician Elizabeth LaPrelle and visual artist Erik Ruin combine forces for an evening of ballads and crankiesAbout this EventFolk musician Elizabeth LaPrelle and visual artist Erik Ruin combine forces for an evening of ballads and crankies. From the mountains of Appalachia to the isolation wing of a German Pr*son, the duo will explore haunting songs of love and loss, playful lullabies, passionate protests of the world as it is — and dreams of how it could be.Erik Ruin is a Michigan-raised, Philadelphia-based printmaker, shadow puppeteer, paper-cut artist, etc., who has been lauded by the New York Times for his "spell-binding cut-paper animations." His work oscillates between the poles of apocalyptic anxieties and utopian yearnings, with an emphasis on empathy, transcendence and obsessive detail. He frequently works collaboratively with musicians, theater performers, other artists and activist campaigns. He is a founding member of the international Justseeds Artists' Cooperative, and co-author of the book Paths Toward Utopia: Graphic Explorations of Everyday Anarchism (w/ Cindy Milstein, PM Press, 2012). Current projects include the Ominous Cloud Ensemble, an ever-evolving, collectively-improvising large ensemble for projections and music.Elizabeth LaPrelle is a scholar and singer of Appalachian Ballads from Rural Retreat, Virginia. She built her style and repertoire from research into archival recordings, and family and friends. She started making recordings with her family as a teen, and received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary with a major in Southern Appalachian Traditional Performance. In the experimental folk duo Anna & Elizabeth, she toured internationally and helped re-popularize the “crankie” performance art form. She’s also a banjo-player, and a visual and interdisciplinary artist. She lives with her husband Brian Dolphin and their young son.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjePyaVvS8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK7EyBjFnSM - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/erik-ruin-ballads-and-crankies-music-and-scrolling-pictures-for-this-ups/100001853386281259 - **Event Categories**: art, music, entertainment, performances, literary-art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.62, max: 23.63, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: ME - **country**: United States - **location**: SPACE - **lat**: 43.655619 - **long**: -70.2612209 - **full address**: SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7a43163eb5ae6a363a54c8277b6e599dccd99b76070d3d266176b3f58dc3d58d-rimg-w1200-h625-dce97273-gmir.jpg?v=1761488179 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups being held? - **A:** Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups takes place on Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm to Thu, 13 Nov, 2025 at 11:30 pm at SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups? - **A:** Ticket prices for Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups range from USD 18 to USD 24 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission - AdvanceUSD 21 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - Advance (SPACE member)USD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - Day of ShowUSD 24 + USD 4 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 22 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups? - **A:** Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups is organized by SPACE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Erik Ruin – Ballads and Crankies: Music and Scrolling Pictures for this Ups is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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