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Jan 5,2009
Portland Neighborhood Wallpaper for Your Computer
by pearlgirl
In 2008, we captured some really great photos of Portland's neighborhoods and have selected our 15 favorites to share with you. We invite you to download the images from our Flickr photo gallery and use them as your computer wallpaper. Enjoy! About the photographs All of these photos were taken using a technique called high dynamic range (HDR). Each photograph is a composite of over and under-exposed images, combined into a single photograph on the computer. This technique provides extraordinary detail in the shadows and highlights, far beyond what a single image can capture. In addition, some images were also shot using a digital camera adapted to shoot in infrared—a spectrum of light not visible to the human eye. These photographs were finished with hand coloring in Photoshop. Sunlan Lighting, Boise Ladd's Addition, Hosford-Abernethy Skidmore Fountain, Old Town Chinatown
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Jan 2,2009
Cinema Junkies » The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
by roxanne
If you have been thinking about seeing The Curious Case of Benjamin Button , run, don't walk to see this remarkable film on the big screen. The film was directed by David Fincher (Fight Club) and based on an F. Scott Fitzgerald short story of the same title. Fitzgerald wrote that the story was inspired by a comment made by Mark Twain that it was "a pity that the best part of life came at the beginning and the worst part at the end." The film has the kind of voyeuristic feel of early Truman Capote or Carson McCullers, whose fiction always seemed to capture a microcosm of humanity that was both fascinating and exposing of the dark underbelly of the deep south. Benjamin Button is an emotionally complex epic, touching all of the deep places in the heart. It is a well-told tale that centers around the big themes in life; love, separation, fear of differences, and vulnerability related to aging and mortality, to name a few. In short, this is a moving story you can really sink
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Dec 29,2008
Snowpocalypse 2008 - The Movie
by shooter
I thought everyone might enjoy reminiscing about Snowpocalypse 2008, so I put together this video from the bits I shot during the storm. I've been experimenting with the FlipVideo camera and the storm provided the perfect reason for further experimentation. As I reviewed what I shot, I thought it would be fun to piece the segments together. Here's the result. I hope you enjoy it. Snowpocalypse 2008 - The Movie from Neighborhood Notes on Vimeo .
I like this camera. FlipVideo is a cheap and easy way to capture video for the web. The camera can easily be carried in your pocket or added to a camera bag. I chose the Ultra because it uses AA batteries. Since I always have rechargeable AA batteries in my camera bag power is never a problem. It will capture and store about 60 minutes of video, and has a built in USB plug that makes downloading very easy.
The picture quality is pre
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Dec 20,2008
Cinema Junkies » Finding Graceland
by roxanne
Recipe: Take one relatively unknown director (David Winkler), one bizarre screenplay, and one beloved and outstanding actor. Combine together with one of America's biggest obsessions: Elvis dead or alive? The most compelling reason to see Finding Graceland is Harvey Keitel. Can you think of anything more incongruous than an irresistible Harvey Keitel doing Elvis? Keitel plays a mysterious drifter who identifies himself as Elvis. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that Elvis has a profound effect upon the people he encounters during a road trip to Memphis, where he plans to visit Graceland on the anniversary of his death. Finding Graceland falls into the alternative history category and is a screen-writer's fantasy about what really happened to Elvis after his "supposed" death in 1977. The story is so good you will find yourself wishing it were true. In the vast body of commentary on this film, there are a great number of Elvis fans who thought this was a ter
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Dec 4,2008
BodyVox Holiday Dance Days -For Kids
by renee
Holiday Dance classes are back!!! This year is bigger and better than ever. Last year, if you recall, it was just me and the kids (ages 4-7). This year, we have classes for ages 3 all the way through teens, and I get a chance to work with an amazing group of teahers: Sarah, Ramman, Lauren, and Kara—all dance teachers that I know you will love as much as I do when you and your kids are in class. Holiday Dance Days will be held at our current studio (we hope to be moving to the new one soon), above Bridgeport Brewery, at 1300 NW Northrup. December 22,23, 29, and 30, 9-4 pm. Check out all the details with class decriptions, teachers, times and more at our website . I'll see you and your always-excited, energy-infused, amazing and talented kiddos in the studio to run off some off that holiday steam (and if you sign 'em up for two classes in a row, that gives you 2 hours to enjoy your tasty salad at Bridgeport, a coffee at Via Delizia, or add to your wardrobe at Physical Element
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Dec 4,2008
CHAP's Holiday Bizarre
by geoffk
The one bright spot at this past weekend's ' Big Reveal ' was CHAP's ( Children's Healing Art Project ) Holiday Bizarre. Located at 937 NW Glisan St, this special holiday bizarre (which runs until December 24th) features a number of DIY crafts and activities for kids. While we were there they had a woman working with the kids to make little pocket pals for $1.50! Talk about a great stalking stuffer. In addition to pocket plas there are worskops for: animation, screen printing, clay critters, orgami, collage and more (see the complete schedule of workshops ). The holiday bizarre also features a huge collection of samples from Columbia Sportswear. Many of the samples are one of a kind. Prices ranged from $5 to $40 with some incredibly good bargains for quality clothing (some of the clothes has 'sample' written on them, so pick carefully). In addition to being a great spot for kids activities and an opportunity to pick up a steal of a deal on some sportswear, the CHAP's Holida
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Dec 1,2008
Portland Neighborhood Holiday Event Guide
by pearlgirl
Festive much? If not, force yourself—the time has come to ring in the holidays. And, there is no better place to do the deed than a neighborhood near you. Portland's 95 neighborhoods share a bounty of holiday events. Get out there and enjoy them! We'll update this list each week through the holidays, so if we missed something please send it to events@neighborhoodnotes.com . The Pittock Mansion Presents: 'Twas the Night before Christmas . . . in Oregon Event Date: November 24-December 31, 11:00 AMEvent Location: Pittock Mansion, 3229 NW Pittock Drive Neighborhood: Hillside Clement Clark Moore's classic, "The Night before Christmas," provides the delightful theme for this year's holiday celebration at Portland's historic Pittock Mansion . Each of the mansion's 23 rooms will reflect a verse from the familiar 1823 children's poem. Holiday season at the Pittock - when the early-20th-century home is e
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Nov 26,2008
The Pied Piper in the Pearl
by roxanne
Have you wondered lately who this guy is that has been driving around The Pearl? Check out this car! This is about the best looking sedan I've seen all year. The guy at the wheel is none other than Frank Etxaniz (mysterious last name, huh? For some reason it conjures up other mysterious names like Yma Sumac , the voice of the Xtabay ). Frank is the creative genius behind "CHAP," the Children's Healing Art Project , located right here in The Pearl. Frank, a Pied Piper of sorts, is the catalyst for many children experiencing chronic illness, helping them to tap into their magnificent creativity. His car for example was painted by some of the kids in the program. Stay tuned to the next exciting chapter of Frank Etxaniz and CHAP. "The Pied Piper in the Pearl" by Roxanne Mossman Read More...
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Nov 19,2008
CHAP Holiday Bizarre
by pearlgirl
Children's Healing Art Project is excited to announce the opening of CHAP Holiday Bizarre, our 27-day art-making factory, retail shop and gallery in the newest architectural landmark in Portland, the 937 building. 937 condominiums is a 16-story tower located in the heart of the much-acclaimed Pearl District at 937 NW Glisan. The innovate fractal structure of the 937, designed by Holst Architects, surrounds the spiritual elegance of the interior spaces, designed by Ankrom Moisan, and has been generously donated to CHAP for our Holiday Bizarre by Patrick Kessi and Geoff Wenker of the 937 Group. CHAP Holiday Bizarre, open November 28 thru December 24, brings the art our non-profit helps create in local hospitals back to the public in ways that allow each child to be seen for their artistic talents rather than for their disease, diagnosis or disability. CHAP Holiday Bizarre is "Recession Retail" at its best with art and clothing bargains starting at $1. Holiday Bizarre will
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Nov 18,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Things to Do!
by pearlgirl
There's no shortage of things to do on Thanksgiving weekend. Whether you want to get out and shop, enjoy a family activity or just keep eating, there are lots of options. Thanksgiving Day Oregon Zoo Turkey Trot Event Date: 11/27/2008 08:00 AM
Event Location: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner by joining the Oregon Road Runners Club on a four-mile run/walk through Washington Park and the zoo. Registration fee includes zoo admission. For further information, call ORRC (503-646-7867). 4 Mile Run & Fitness Walk starts at 8:00 a.m.
1K Tot Trot (11 & under) starts at 9:30 a.m. Proper's Annual Turkey Bowl Event Date: 11/27/2008 08:30 AM
Event Location: Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Come and enjoy good food, fun, and community on Thanksgiving Day '08 for FREE! First join us at the North Portland Annual Turkey Bowl at 8
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Event Location: Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd. Get ready for Thanksgiving dinner by joining the Oregon Road Runners Club on a four-mile run/walk through Washington Park and the zoo. Registration fee includes zoo admission. For further information, call ORRC (503-646-7867). 4 Mile Run & Fitness Walk starts at 8:00 a.m.
1K Tot Trot (11 & under) starts at 9:30 a.m. Proper's Annual Turkey Bowl Event Date: 11/27/2008 08:30 AM
Event Location: Kenton Park, 8417 N Brandon Come and enjoy good food, fun, and community on Thanksgiving Day '08 for FREE! First join us at the North Portland Annual Turkey Bowl at 8
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