Archive for the ‘Portland Events’ category

Art In The Portland Streets

March 4th, 2010

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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Local Businesses Unite to Help Brides Save Money

February 21st, 2010

Portland never stops setting new trends and 2010 is no exception!  The state of the economy might be affecting the wedding industry, but local businesses are finding a way to turn that around for up-and-coming brides. Hoping to help ease the cost and stress, a unique bridal workshop, called the NW Wedding Scoop (www.nwweddingscoop.com) has been created to address the current economic challenges, and educate those who are planning weddings on how to have the wedding they deserve on the budget they have.


This workshop will be offered twice during the month of February;  Saturday, February 20th in Salem, and Saturday, February 27th in Portland.  Local experts will be speaking about the hardships that brides face when planning a wedding and offering solutions to those challenges.  Unlike other bridal shows, the NW Wedding Scoop has a goal of education.  There will be a unique blend of professional wedding service providers, as well as recent brides, who will be collaborating in panel discussions to provide information on contract negotiation, budgets, current trends, general tips and tricks to use when hiring someone for a wedding.


Catering, Food & Beverage   Formal Wear, Wedding Gowns and Tuxedos

Attire & Beauty    Ceremony, Officiants, Transportation & Venue Services

Décor, Flowers and Rentals  Entertainment, Audio-Visual Services, & Photography

Stationary & Accessories   Destination Events & Honeymoon


The workshop runs from 9:00am-5:00pm.  Panel sessions are scheduled throughout the day and brides will have the opportunity to ask questions during and after each session.  Brides are invited to attend the event for the entire day, or they can pick and choose specific sessions. Morning sessions begin at 9:00am and are repeated in the afternoon starting at 1:00pm, allowing attendees to come at their convenience, and stay however long they choose.


NW Wedding Scoop NW Wedding Scoop

Portland: February 27th, 2010

9:00 am – 5:00pm

Portland Courtyard Marriott City Center

550 SW Oak St. Portland OR  97204

Salem :   Feb 20th, 2010

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Salem Conference Center

200 Commercial St. SE Salem OR 97301


Preregistration Tickets can be purchased online at www.nwweddingscoop.com for $10 (or 2 for $15), or

brides can pay at the door for $15 (or two for $20) – But, be warned, there are only 200 spots!!

For more information, or to register please visit www.nwweddingscoop.com or call 971-244-3555

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Portland Jazz Festival Means Portland Fun

February 20th, 2010

2009-11-25 Mel Brown Quartet 06The 7th annual Portland Jazz Festival, held this year from February 21 through 28, means a week of music, culture and fun for everyone who wants to partake.

This year’s them for the Portland Jazz Festival is, “Is Jazz Dead (Or Has It Moved to a New Address)? – New Music from Norway.”  This annual time of local, national and international jazz attracts some of the top artists in the industry.  But, that is just the tip of the iceberg. We’re talking Portland here, folks, and when we have an event, it’s a city-wide one.

Discover all the exciting things to do that Portland has to offer.  Bring the family and wander through the art galleries, boutiques and eat at some of the finest restaurants in town.

Stay at the exceptional and historic hotels in the area.  Put on the Ritz!

In other words, don’t miss a single minute of the Jazz Festival and take advantage of every moment you have while in Portland, Oregon.
Click for more information on the Portland Jazz Festival and get your tickets today.  Have a fantastic time! ;)

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Carole King and James Taylor Storm Portland!

January 22nd, 2010
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Carole King and James Taylor in Portland

Two of the most amazing singer/songwriters of their time, Carole King and James Taylor, are teaming up and coming to the Portland Rose Garden Arena for a concert to beat all concerts.

Date: May 7, 2010
Time: 8:00 PM
Click Here – Tickets are on sale NOW!

I absolutely love the music of both James Taylor and Carole King. For them to come to Portland, Oregon together is most definitely tops my list concerts of the forever! They were very influential to my years growing up in the 70s and 80s. They styles and lyrics made me feel good and that is always the best kind of music….the stuff that makes your heart soar or speaks to a place deep inside you. There are not many musicians able to do that to me.

If you’re in Portland, get Carole King and James Taylor tickets today because they are sure to sell out quickly. If you’re not from Portland, either get here, find tickets in your area or it sucks to me you! ;)


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2nd Annual Baby and Family Expo Coming To Portland

November 9th, 2009

Baby and Family Expo PortlandOn Nov 14th from 11am to 4pm, fun, entertainment, exhibits, prizes and more await you at the 2nd Annual Baby + Family Expo at Jantzen Beach Center in Portland and it’s all FREE.

With more than 50 vendors, this is the perfect one-stop shopping experience for consumers looking for baby, parenting and family focused businesses, offering product samples, valuable discounts and information. Geoffrey the Giraffe from ToysRUs fame will be making appearances throughout the day, passing out goodie bags to all the kids.

There will be carousel rides, face painting, a magician and tons of crafts to enjoy. Attendees will have a chance to win fabulous prizes, so grab the kids and get out of the house for a day of fun at Jantzen Beach Center.

For more information, vending opportunities or to become a sponsor, you can contact Stef-Anie Wells at Events@jantzenbeachpdx.com or call 503.286.9103

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Portland Pro Wrestling Battles Hunger

November 2nd, 2009

Portland WrestlingThis is a Portland Pro Wrestling event that I can’t tell you how much I am looking forward to!

The 2 Portland promotions, DOA Pro Wrestling and NWWA Pro Wrestling are tag-teaming to beat Oregon hunger and win one for needy families all around the state. Beginning Saturday, November 21, they will be putting together a 73-hour wrestling specatular, featuring not only grapplers from both promotions, but stars from across the country coming in.  All of this to benefit the Oregon Food Bank!

In true Rose City spirit, both contending promotions set aside their differences for 3 days and work their tails off to put on a hell of a show for the fans in the northwest and give back in spades to the community. Who said wrestlers don’t have a soft spot?

$5 or 2 cans of food will get you in the door. That is one awesome event and something that you don’t want to miss!

This bash-fest goes straight through until Tueday evening, non-stop and I’ll be there to cover the whole bloody thing (pun intended)!

For all the information, head over to DOA Pro Wrestling web site.

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Meet Trail Blazer Andre Miller This Weekend

November 2nd, 2009

Portland Trail Blazer, Andre MillerPortland basketball fans are invited to meet Trail Blazers’ guard Andre Miller this weekend at the grand opening celebration of the new DICK’s Sporting Goods at Lake Oswego’s Meridian Square.

The newest member of the Blazers will sign autographs, meet and greet fans and take photographs, with some extra treats for everyone in attendance.

Trail Blazer fans can win prizes including signed Trail Blazers Adidas jerseys and game tickets, just by trying on and testing out the new Adidas Commander TS basketball shoe.

WHAT:

  • Meet and greet with Andre Miller
  • Trail Blazers tickets giveaway
  • Hourly raffle prizes

WHEN:

  • Saturday, November 7
  • 2 pm – Andre Miller autograph session
  • 4 pm – Trail Blazers ticket giveaway

WHERE:

DICK’s Sporting Goods
Meridian Square
17799 Lower Boones Ferry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

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John Cleese To Make Portland Appearance

October 20th, 2009

john_cheeseI just received word from John Cleese’s marketing people that the Monty Python alumni will indeed be invading Portland on Monday, November 2nd at 8pm.

I remember discovering the zany comedy of the Python’s when I was a teen and I loved it. Mind you, it’s not your upper-brow type of humor and that is exactly why it suited me so well. I like the obscure stuff…the slapstick…the weird.

Honestly, if you told me a very well thought out story joke that was all the recent rage, I may or may not laugh.I just can’t guarantee you anything. But, if you happened to pass wind while telling me that joke, I’d break up laughing. Sorry, folks…it’s all in the delivery….or something of the sort.

Anyway, John Cleese has that wacky sense of humor that will keep an audience in stitches. He is the epitome of a master story teller as well as a crafted comedian and actor. Can you get a better package?

John will be at the Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, discussing his career in the world of comedy, as well as his most pressing medical problems, his inability to find a suitable female companion, his mistrust of folk-dancing, and his latest plan for world peace. At the same time, his famous BBC series, Fawlty Towers, is being released as a remastered DVD set to a whole new generation. Right up there with Monty Python, Fawlty Towers highlighted the comedic talent of John Cleese as well as anything could.

This Portland event is right around the corner, so hurry over to Ticketmaster and grab your tickets before they’re all gone. This will definitely be a night you won’t forget! Hope to see you there.

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The Great Pumpkin Comes to Portland

October 14th, 2009

Event_PumpkinsThe Portland Farmers Markets are so much fun. Although the tone is cool, calm and collected (after all, you are shopping! How hyper could you get?), any of the local Farmers Markets around the area are great places to visit, enjoy some live tunes from local musicians and peruse for some of the freshest produce and baked goods on the planet.

October is going to be especially spooktactular as the PSU Farmers Market holds their 10th annual Great Pumpkin Event on October 31st. This promises to be a wonderful and safe event for the entire family. Bring the kids and enjoy a pumpkin carving contest, a children’s costume parade that will wind throughout the Market, a couple exceptional cooking demostrations, and other terrific things to see and do.

The fun starts at 9am  sharp and goes until 2pm. All the children’s activities are graciously being provides by Playworks. Thanks, guys!

So, now is your chance to jet down to the PSU Farmers Market, centrally located at the south park blocks at Portland State University (SW Park between Harrison and Montgomery), on Saturday, October 31st, for the Great Pumpkin Event.

Just think….you’ll finally have your chance to dress up like a giant Rutabaga and no one is going to look at you funny! Weeeee!

For more information about this Portland event,you can contact Deborah Pleva at (503) 250-4750 or email her at deb@leeweinstein.biz. You can also visit the Portland Farmers Market web site and check things out for yourself.

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Wade Vs Food – The Rematch

September 29th, 2009

MancakesIt went down on the 26th of September….the long-awaited rematch between Wade Pack and the Stepping Stone Cafe’s world famous Mancakes. Wade Vs Mancakes, Round 2.

Wade had his game face on that day, ready to conquer the extra large pancakes, his eye on the prize of a Polaroid of himself  on their Wall of Fame.

A few moths ago, Pack stepped into the NW Portland cafe with breakfast on his mind, not a challenge. He remembered seeing Adam Richman of the Travel Channel’s “Man Vs Food” fame talking about these amazing creations and, at that point, decided to step up to the plate, quite literally. Unfortunately, the fluffy cakes defeated him that day.

The 26th was the rematch. View Part 1 and 2 of the video below to see what happens:

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