Archive for July, 2008
Bend Summer Concerts
There are several good reasons to head down to Bend this summer for their Summer Concert Series. Bend's Les Schwab Amphitheater is an outdoor riverfront venue in the historic Old Mill District. During the summer, the Amphitheater hosts a variety of concerts from popular bands such as Wilco, Death Ca…
Read More…Avett Brothers at Zoo
I first saw The Avett Brothers three years ago at Pickathon. I had no idea who they were at the time but they blew me away with their high energy Americana music. With some fast acoustic punk and some beautiful original country songs, they were the standout act that weekend. They have since gone on …
Read More…Bite of Oregon 2008
You don't have to travel far to experience Oregon's fantastic food, wine, craft beer and entertainment. The Bite of Oregon 2008 on August 8th-10th at …
Read More…Red Bull Flugtag at Waterfront Park
It's time to watch grown men and women try to soar in crude homemade flying crafts. The last time the Flugtag came to Portland was four years ago and …
Read More…Grocery Bag Fees? Bring it on!
City Commissioner/Mayor-elect Sam Adams is proposing a fee on disposable grocery store bags. The purpose of the fee, which could be anywhere from 5-20…
Read More…Free Summer Concerts in Portland
Everyone loves live music in the summertime; especially when it's free! My wife and I have been walking over to Sellwood Park every Monday night for their free concerts and it's been a lot of fun. The style of music changes week to week, and its always a great chance to meet up with friends and neig…
Read More…Share the Carpath, I Mean Bikeroad
I know there's nothing a blogger can say to change the minds and attitudes of those out there everyday on bikes and in cars, "sharing" the road. But I…
Read More…Poop Free Yards at Last!
Raise your hand if you hate cleaning up dog poop! I think I see a lot of hands out there. Well, have no fear, one local business has set out to make y…
Read More…Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival
Stevenson, WA is one of my favorite destinations on the gorge. Not only is it home to my favorite Northwest brewery, Walking Man, but it hosts a great little pickin' fest every summer. The 2008 Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival runs July 24-27th on the Stevenson fair grounds. I've been to some large…
Read More…Belmont Station is a Darn Good Thing
I'm no beer snob. There are times when I enjoy a cold PBR or High Life just as much as a Ninkasi Double IPA. I just love beer. All of it. Ok, there …
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