Two girls doing some ridiculous smart funny stuff Eastland Academy is a combustive combination of Shelley McLendon, a regular at Mortified and a member of the much-lauded improv group The Liberators, mixed with Frayn Masters, co-host of the popular storytelling series Back Fence PDX and member of h…

Until recently you would never find me listening to the radio, ever.  The loud and obnoxious commercials (mostly about car dealerships) between each song just can't compete with a tranquil commercial free iPod that only plays music I like.  However, a friend of mine recently pointed out KBOO Commu…

Restaurant Tokyo is a little known gem in the Tanasbourne shopping center which has a clean, quiet and authentic Japanese feel.  The staff is efficient and pleasant, and the food is amazing.  Each time I come here, I try a new type of roll despite having many known favorites on the menu.  My most…

The Portland Visitors Center has just launched the "Twisitor Center".  Now you can use the social networking giant Twitter to "tweet" your questions to the visitor center staff.  Helpful Portland area residents can also help out with their own suggestions and replies to your question.  To use the…

While exploring in the Streets of Tanasbourne, be sure to drop by Crazy Berry Frozen Yogurt for a cold healthy drink.  Every drink is made with fresh fruit and real non fat frozen yogurt, and there are dozens of great combinations to try. The Pineapple/Raspberry, Peach Pizazz, and Pomegranate/Blub…

This April 18 to 21st the 1st annual Green Cities Conference will be hosted at the Oregon Convention Center.  This new conference aims to bring together the best of the business to aid the economic and physical health of cities through green and sustainable technologies.  Portland was the obvious …

Come on February 16th to the beautiful and popular Portland Japanese Garden in Washington Park for Free Day.  Thats right, from 10am to 4pm you can see the famous Japanese garden withouthanding over the $8/person standard admission.  Enjoy a stroll through the Natural Garden, the Sand and Stone Ga…