Tea Tasting Events Promote New Movie

July 28th, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

Cost Plus World Market launches Republic of Tea’s “Eat Pray Love” tea with free tastings in Portland stores

“Eat Pray Love” tea sold exclusively at Cost Plus World Market

Inspired by the highly anticipated Sony Pictures feature film “Eat Pray Love” in theaters August 13, 2010

WHO: Cost Plus World Market, the unique specialty store that features an ever-changing selection of home décor, furniture, and gourmet food and wine, is the exclusive retailer of “Eat Pray Love” tea from The Republic of Tea, purveyor of premium teas.

WHAT: Customers will have the opportunity to try the flavorful tea inspired by Eat, Pray, Love author Liz Gilbert’s best-selling novel and her three destinations of self-discovery.  This exotic tea blends succulent blood orange from Italy, smooth black tea from India, and heartwarming cinnamon from Indonesia.  The tea will retail in the Portland Area for $10.99 and is available in recyclable tins containing 50 all natural, unbleached round tea bags free of unnecessary strings, tags, and staples.

WHEN: Saturday, August 7, 2010

WHERE: Participating locations include:

  • Cost Plus World Market – Tigard
    10108 SW Washington Square Road
    11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Cost Plus World Market – Portland
    2315 NW Westover Road
    3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

More information at http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4188892

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Portland Cartoonist John Callahan Dies

July 25th, 2010 by PDX Guy 1 comment »

john callahan portland cartoonistLong-time Portland cartoonist, writer and songster, John Callahan died on July 24th, 2010 from complications due to his paralysis.

I remember seeing John in his wheelchair, cruising through the streets of North Portland. He was quite a character and completely unmistakable with his shot of bright red hair. His oh-so politically incorrect cartoons is what John was most known for. Since he was a quadriplegic himself (resulting from an alcohol-related car accident when he was only 21), he was allowed and boy were they funny.

The man had absolutely no problem making fun of himself and the handicapped, taking every opportunity he had to do so. Those who don’t take life so seriously (myself included) looked forward to his contributions to the world of cartoons and humor in general. John Callahan did a lot more, but I wasn’t privy to much of his other works. Perhaps I’ll take some time to discover more about him now. His single box cartoons is what I knew him best for.

John died at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 59. He will be missed.

You can visit John Callahan online at http://www.callahanonline.com

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Time For The 2010 Portland Pirate Festival!

July 24th, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

portland pirate festivalYes, it’s summer in Portland again and time for one of the coolest events to grace the city: the 2010 Portland Pirate Festival! This year, we’re going to get our world record back!

In 2009, we held the Guinness Book of World Record for “The Most Pirates In One Place At One Time,” beating out Brixham, England that May. Apparently, the pirates of Germany hold the title now, but it won’t be for long!

The 2010 Portland Pirate Festival is an annual event of food, entertainment, music, booths, fun for the kids, and so much more. It’s a time of awesomeness that lasts two full days, Sept. 18 and 19. It’s held in Cathedral Park underneath the St John’s Bridge. The Willamette River is right there to enjoy some of the sea-worthy events and just take a stroll at the water’s edge.

This year’s musical entertainment will be courtesy of BilgeRats & Pyrettes, among others. Of special interest, three of our top NW pirates orchestrating the whole event were chosen by Pirates Magazine, out of hundreds of pirate leaders around the nation, to be up for a vote to become the very first Devil’s Dozen (Order of the Leviathon). Jeff Mackay of Hood River and Captain Jack’s Pirate Hats, Mark Heimann of Estacada and Quicksilver’s Pirate Pots, and Margot la Mechante de Marseilles of PPF and Margot Productions, made the top 12. In fact, they were three of the top vote getters and were in the top 5. Check it all out at www.piratesmagazine.com

Anyway, make sure you show up in full pirate garb to this year’s Portland Pirate Festival and help get our world record back. Arg, Matey!!

For all the information, hit there web site at http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com/

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Portland Bridges – Cause For Celebration

July 22nd, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

pdx bridge festivalThe first ever PDX Bridge Festival kicks off tomorrow, July 23.  This is a huge, two week event, celebrating the gorgeous Portland bridges that span the Willamette.  A very cool Portland event for me since I’m so in love with the bridges already!  It all starts at the early hour of 6am.

The PDX Bridge Festival will host special speakers, music, bridge tours, and a ton of other fun things to do in Portland.

If you’re someone who appreciates the artistic side of these wonderful bridges as well as the romance, set some time aside over the next two weeks for the festival and be a part of history in the making.

For more information and the full schedule of what will be happening, hit the PDX Bridge Festival web site.

Maybe we’ll bump into each other! ;)

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Visiting the Hoyt Arboretum in Portland

July 20th, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

hoyt arboretum in portland oregonMy wife and I had a terrific time at the Hoyt Arboretum in Portland this last weekend.

It turned out to be another lovely day with some nice, warm weather. We started out at around 9:00am in an effort to avoid both the afternoon heat and the crowds that we were sure to meet up with. The fact that the Hoyt Arboretum opens promptly at 6am makes it really nice for all the early risers.

Anyway, the day went off without a hitch, we got a good walk in and some equally satisfying bonding (wives love that stuff!). I brought along my new Flip Ultra HD and took a bunch of footage that I still need to compile….but, I got it! hehe. I also took a lot of still shots that I used for my web site.

I just finished the Hoyt Arboretum page on my site yesterday and I think it turned out really well. Read all about this great place in the hills of Portland.

Talk later ;)

Tony

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Portland Bridges Are Done

July 6th, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

steel bridgeWow! I finally finished my long-overdue Portland Bridges page on Uniquely Portland Oregon yesterday. It was a real bear for me.

There are a total of 12 bridges that cross the Columbia and the Willamette Rivers, 5 of which are draw bridges. That’s quite a bit of research to do! I wanted to provide my readers with good, solid information, but also wanted to keep the personal tone that I’ve adopted for both of my Site Build It sites. That seems to be something that my visitors appreciate. The opinions, the memories, the hands-on adventures.

First I had be able to identify all the bridges in Portland and then do the research for each. Traveling into the city as frequently as I do helped a lot. And now, it’s up on the site and I am happy with the outcome.

So, I’m sitting here in City Coffee on 4th Avenue, awaiting my court case to come up at City Hall, trying to get myself out of my first ticket ever. I’m scared to death!

Who has had a speeding ticket here and what’s the process like? Soothe my nerves, please! ;)

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Advertise On My Sites…FOR A PIG?

June 3rd, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

Well….close. ;)

Would you like to advertise your hotel, resort, attraction, restaurant, coffee shop, business, etc on either:

Romantic Oregon Coast Vacations at http://www.romantic-oregon-coast.com

or

Uniquely Portland Oregon at http://www.uniquely-portland-oregon.com?

Groovy!  Just make me an offer.  You heard right!

This year, we’re bartering for advertising.  Yup!  No cashola involved.  Just some fun give and take.

All placed advertising is for a 6-month stretch.  Any ad must be niche-related.  I mean, no advertising your Hawaiian town home on my Oregon coast site.  Capish? ;)

Two nights at your hotel gets you half a year on the web site.  Two tickets to an awesome event or attraction nets you the same.  A dinner for two puts you on the dining page for 2…4…6 whole months.  Wow!  You get the idea. Throw your offer my way and let’s see what sticks!

Comment below, tell me what you’d like and be willing to give in return, and I’ll get right back with you.

Regards,

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Music in Portland at Oregon Zoo’s Summer Concerts

April 29th, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

I love when Spring time hits and Summer is right around the corner.  That signifies to me that Portland is going to be jumping more than normal.  Right now, ticket have just went on sale for the 32 annual Summer Concert series at the Oregon Zoo.

These outdoor concerts smack dab in the middle of the Zoo’s lawn are so much fun. Running from June through August, the 2010 Summer Concert series is bringing 15 artists to town for this summer long event.

Jewel, Portland’s own Pink Martinis, Chris Isaak, the B-52s and others are all coming to Portland to entertain zoo goers and music lovers.

The Summer Concert series at the Oregon Zoo is an extremely popular event and tickets have just gone on sale.  As is the usual case, they are going to sell quickly.  Get your tickets right here and have a fantastic time!  Maybe I’ll see you there! ;)

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Battledish Invites Portland Diners To A Roaming Supperclub

March 23rd, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

The Foodie Adventure Game Introduces a Brand New Portland Dining Experience!

Battledish presents the first ever Portland Dishcrawl on Sunday, April 25, 2010. Participants will be treated to a roaming dining adventure to taste four eclectic dishes in four hand-picked restaurants around the city.

The dishcrawl offers even those well familiar with the city a chance to have their palates seduced by hidden gems along a familiar trail. Even the most experienced Portlander’s palate will be challenged with this tantalizing adventure through some of the city’s most unique restaurants.

But the dishcrawl experience is about more than just the spectacular food. It’s the opportunity to get offline and mix, mingle and connect in meaningful ways around the culture of food.
Only a limited few may join in this exclusive Portland dishcrawl experience. The locations are hush-hush, but tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/pdxcrawl.
What is Battledish?

Battledish is the first adventure game for foodies. The location-based foodie adventures take users on missions to eat amazing food in amazing restaurants. Simply pick an adventure, go on missions, and unlock secret menus at restaurants.

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Want to know more about Battledish? Visit http://battledish.com, or email Tracy Lee, CEO, Battledish.com at tracy@battledish.com.

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Art In The Portland Streets

March 4th, 2010 by PDX Guy No comments »

selfportrait saying helloOn March 6th and 7th, Portland artists get the chance again to show off what they do best.

It’s time for the 7th annual Portland Art Walk.  This is really an amazing time of viewing what local Portland artists are doing.  People can meander through the southeast sections of the city, from studio to studio, and enjoy a time of culture and making new friends.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists and view their works in their native environments, purchasing at reduced rates, if the art so moves you!  It’s always a great time to be had.

The event kicks off on Saturday at 10am and runs, both days, until 5pm.  Admission is free.

For more information, head over the the Portland Art Walk web site.

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