Archive for August, 2008

Plant/Krauss in Concert

admin on August 28, 2008 No Comments

Alison Krauss and Robert Plant, two living giants of the music industry, collaborated on an album last year called "Raising Sand." Don't expect this music to sound anything like Led Zeppelin, but the album is great in a different way and has been a huge critical success, even landing the two a Gramm…

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Rose-Tu and Her Calf Reunited!

admin on August 27, 2008 1 Comment

So many eyes and ears have been turned to the Oregon Zoo this week, waiting for developments after historic birth of Rose-Tu's calf on Saturday. Yeste…

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Happy Hour at Biwa

Both times I've eaten at Biwa I've been really impressed. Their fresh, spare dishes are right on the mark, and during happy hour there are some grea…

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220 Salon and Jodie Steagall

When it comes to a specialized hair cut or color, you can't just go anywhere. It is of the utmost importance to select a stylist that understands you…

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Nuestra Cocina

admin on August 26, 2008 1 Comment

Nuestra Cocina ("Our Kitchen") is one of the best new restaurants in SE Portland. Specializing in traditional dishes from the central Mexican region…

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Portland Open Studios

admin on August 25, 2008 1 Comment

Portland Open Studios invites you to visit 98 individual artists? studios throughout the Portland metro area. You will see a diverse group of artists working in their chosen media?painting, sculpting, blowing glass and much more. You will meet emerging artists in their 20s and 30s as well as mid-car…

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2008 Safeway Classic

admin on August 21, 2008 No Comments

Lorena Ochoa will be aiming to defend her title when the Safeway Classic starts on Friday at Columbia Edgewater Country Club. Ochoa clinched last year…

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Geek Fair 2008!

admin on August 18, 2008 1 Comment

On Saturday, August 23, Free Geek Community Technology Center will celebrate eight years of operation with a Street Party. Geek Fair 2008 Is a free ev…

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Pizzazz Portland Talent Show!

admin on August 12, 2008 No Comments

Pizzazz is Portland's funnest and wildest talent show! This year, judging will be geared heavily towards creativity. So while its important to do your talent in a creative manner, its just as important to perform your talent in a creative way. Costumes are always encouraged! Your act should not exc…

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Underdog Sports Co-ed Adult Kickball!

admin on August 11, 2008 3 Comments

No man bunts! Gentlemen, you can't kick like your great-grandmother and expect to get on base. This is Underdog Kickball, where "man bunts" are an aut…

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