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Nov 3,2008
4th Annual Howl-O-Ween in the Pearl
by shooter
Friday night, Howl-O-Ween, was our 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween in the Pearl. We had a great showing of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls-both young and old(er). We saw many familiar faces, as well as several new additions out for their first trick-or-treat adventure. By our count we had our busiest year ever! Have a look at some of the families who stopped by:
See them all on this slideshow! Parents, to get your photos go here , select the "Halloween 2008" set, and follow the instructions to download your pictures! We want to thank Isobel's Clubhouse for hosting the event at the clubhouse this year. Isobel's is a not-for-profit place for families to meet and play with arts and crafts, story times, costume dress up and toys. If you'd like to learn mo
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Oct 16,2008
Spooky Times in Portland
by TeachStreet
There are many ways to have a great time in Portland this Halloween, especially if you're on a budget. Ever thought about learning how to make homemade pumpkin pie ? How about designing your own costume from scratch? Halloween is also a great time to brush up on your arts and crafts skills in preparation for the great holiday season to come. You may want to start with putting together your own haunted flower arrangement . There's no need to fear this year-if you weren't invited to a Halloween bash that is! Luckily for you, there's plenty of spooky and haunting things to do in the Portland area for “el Dia de Los Muertos” (the Day of the Dead). Portland happens to be a vibrant city where the ghosts of the past like to linger and play. There is a lot to do and see before the month is over. Here are some event links for Portla
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Oct 13,2008
Parkfest 2008
by pearlgirl
The City of Portland is full of opportunities to have your voice heard. But when was the last time you had the chance to see a Capoeira demonstration or learn a new craft one minute and discuss where future new parks should go the next? ParkFest: Come Play and Have Your Say, an exciting and innovative new approach to engaging the public in discussions about the future of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), will debut from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25 at University Park Community Center, 9009 N Foss Avenue in north Portland.
In addition to workshops and information tables designed to generate discussion about PP&R's future direction, the event will also feature an array of fun recreational opportunities, from climbing walls and tae kwon do to indoor skateboarding and papermaking. There will also be door prizes, entertainment, and complimentary food and refreshments.
The full schedule is listed below and is available online at
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Sep 8,2008
Slabtown Community Festival Needs Volunteers
by pearlgirl
The Slabtown Community Festival desperately needs volunteers to work 2 hour shifts this next Saturday. Enjoy a $10 food voucher and a really good feeling. Call Jim Waigand at Friendly House. 503-228-4391. Thanks, Mike Ryerson
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Sep 6,2008
TBA Day Two » Antony and the Johnsons, Neal Medlyn
by shooter
TBA is definitely about contrasts. In the course of a couple of hours, we went from the dreamy, haunting voice of Antony Hegarty to three guys re-creating Beyonce's 2007 live concert DVD. Antony and the Johnsons
This was an amazing performance: a unique marriage of Antony's hypnotic vocals, powerful lyrics, and the lush sound of the orchestra. Antony's performance was somewhat awkward. He lacked the stage presence that I normally associate with such a powerful voice—but somehow that made the performance even more compelling.
Neal Medlyn
There is something so wrong, and yet so right, about a skinny white guy re-creating a Beyonce concert. It was funny and mesmerizing at the same time. The surreal nature of it was captivating, and the energy that Medlyn put into the performance was exciting. He had the audience cheering and waving their hands as if they were watching Beyonce. I think the photos t
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Sep 5,2008
TBA Round Up Round Up
by shooter
Most publications have their TBA picks, highlights, or complete guides. There's lots of good info out there, so I thought I'd round up all the TBA round ups I could find. Now, you can make an informed decision about what you want to see!The Portland Mercury's Destination Fun is a list of highlights for the next few days, and their amazingly thorough guide to the entire festival is one of the best resources out there.
The Portland Tribune talks about Mike Daisey and Kenny Mellman and Bridget Everett .
The Oregonian mentions Antony and the Johnsons (we are going to that tonight and are VERY excited about it) and Neal Medlyn (who is hysterical). Here's a link to our previous post about Neil along with a link to a video. Brian Libby talks about visual artists at TBA.
Willamette Week's T.B.Ah-ha! is their highlight list, including that important list of FREE events.
Ultra talks about Sojour
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Sep 2,2008
Hollywood Boosters Host Portland’s Largest Simon Says Contest
by pearlgirl
Simon says, "Raise your hand for Hollywood" You won't find nasty Simon Cowell, but you could spot a future American Idol among the crowd of kids competing in Portland's largest Simon Says contest Saturday, September 13. The contest will be held in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 4233 N.E. Sandy Boulevard, and is one of many events planned throughout the afternoon at the Hollywood Boosters' Bun Fest 2008. "We know of no other organized Simon Says contest that's taken place in Portland, so this is guaranteed to be the largest," said John Perkins, Perkins Architectural and Hollywood Booster organizer. "We're inviting children of all ages be a part of this first-ever event. Everyone will win a prize just for participating." Local singer-entertainer extraordinaire Tony Starlight, of the Tony Starlight Supperclub & Lounge in the Hollywood District, will emcee the event. Bun Fest 2008 officially kicks off the Hollywood Booster's second annual
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Aug 7,2008
More on Lents Founders Day Celebration
by pearlgirl
Join the Lents community for the 17th Annual Lents Founders Day Celebration on August 17, 2008 at Lents Park near SE 92nd and SE Holgate.The Community Parade begins at 12 noon starting at the Wattles Boys and Girls Club and traveling north around Lents Park. The parade kicks off the event.
FREE food provided by the New Cooper Penny after the parade.
Experience the thrill of discovery at the hands-on "Pioneer Living Exhibit and Displays".
Music by the Providence Stage Band begins at 2pm, highlighting music from the "Grand Swing Era".
Historic pictures, a free rock climbing wall, community information booths, and more.
A FUN and FREE event for the entire Family!!
What: Lents Founders Day Celebration
When: Sunday, August 17, Parade at 12 noon kicks off the event and goes until 4:00pm
Where: Lents Park (SE 92nd Avenue and SE Holgate Street, around gazebo), P
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Aug 2,2008
2008 Washington Park Summer Festival opens
by pearlgirl
For the fourth consecutive year, Portland Parks & Recreation's free concert in the park series is made possible through the support of Daimler Trucks North America A summer tradition for nearly 60 years, Portland Parks & Recreation's popular Washington Park Summer Festival opens today, August 2 with a concert by the Norman Sylvester Band with Gretchen Mitchell & Renato Caranto at 6 p.m. at the Washington Park Amphitheater. Running nightly through August 16, the free concerts feature a diverse array of music, from world beat and jazz to classical and rhythm & blues. For the fourth consecutive year, the concert series is being made possible by the generosity of Daimler Trucks North America. Presented with free admission, all concerts begin at 6 p.m. at the Washington Park Amphitheater. Picnics are welcome and there will be food vendors on site at the Amphitheater. Alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are permitted in the park only during the concerts.
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Aug 1,2008
Clowns and very few cars on for Last Thursday
by shooter
Unfortunately I'm still recovering from a different time zone (Thailand) and didn't have the energy to go to Last Thursday . Fortunately, Jonathan over at BikePortland did and has great coverage of the unofficial street closure. According to Jonathan, the evening went really well, the police handled the situation with patience, and as the evening progressed drivers did the logical thing and avoided Alberta. I hope the success of this evening is a launching pad to continue closing the street for Last Thursday. It makes it so much more enjoyable for all those who attend, and is really only a minor inconvenience for drivers.
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