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Portland Cartoonist John Callahan Dies

July 25th, 2010

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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Portland Bridges – Cause For Celebration

July 22nd, 2010

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

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

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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Music in Portland at Oregon Zoo’s Summer Concerts

April 29th, 2010

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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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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Men’s Roller Derby Debuts in Portland

September 2nd, 2009

Rose City Rollers of Portland, Oregon

I’ve truly been waiting for this! Portland’s own professional Roller Derby team, the Rose City Rollers, will be hosting an open scrimmage on September 18th for the new men’s teams.

The girls are great already, so let’s go and see what the men can do. The action starts at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:30pm) at the Oaks Park Hanger. It’s a cheap $5 to get in.

Maybe you aren’t satisfied just to watch, but want to be a part of the bumps and bruises. Not a problem there! Contact the powers-that-be at the Rose City Roller’s web site and let them know you’re ready for duty.

See you there! ;)

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Admission to OMSI Only $2, Sept. 6

August 28th, 2009

OMSI exhibit in PortlandWould you like to see the wonderful world of OMSI for only $2? On September 6, you can.

OMSI is a terrific place to bring the entire family and enter the world of every type of science there is. Learn about the earth, animals, robotics, your body and more just by traveling down to 1945 SE Water Avenue in Portland.

The grooviest of days, when it comes to OMSI, is the 1st Sunday of every month. That is when they open their doors to the public for only $2 per person. Yup, 2 bucks will get you in and all you have to do is show up.

So, if you’re interested in a cheap day at Portland’s Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, pack up the kids and head down there on Sunday, Sept 6th.

For more information, visit my OMSI page.

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