Mt. Tabor Art Walk
May 16, 2008
Take a walk in one of Portland’s most beautiful and unique neighborhoods and view art created by its residents. The Third Annual Mt. Tabor Art Walk is held May 17 and 18, 2008 from 11 am - 5 pm. This event showcases the many artists who live in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood, and promotes high quality visual art in a variety of media. This is a juried art show, and the artists will be offering their work for sale. This year will feature over 40 artists at 30 locations!
For more information and for a map to the walk, go to www.mttaborartwalk.com
PSU Roots Festival
May 16, 2008
The Roots Festival is an annual celebration of diversity put together by the multicultural student groups at Portland State University. The event, held on May 22nd on the PSU Read more
Pullet Days at Pistils Nursery
May 16, 2008
Pistils Nursery presents Pullet Days, with local farmer Mike Reid and Dennis from the NW Poultry Association. On Saturday, May 17th from 10-2pm you will learn more about chickens than you ever thought possible. If you are seeking older birds to start your flock, add to your existing one or would just like to go check out a bunch of chickens, then you won’t want to miss Pullet Days. Some of the breeds available for sale are Araucanas, Plymouth Barred Rocks, Golden Sex-Links and Bantam Japanese Chickens. Both Mike and Jim are great sources of information about keeping chickens, so come on down and pick their brains. And if you are looking for a specific breed, just give Mike at Pistils a call.
Pullet Days
Pistils Nursery
3811 N. Mississippi Ave.
(503) 288-4889
www.pistilsnursey.com
Dolly Parton Hoot Night! Yes!
May 15, 2008
I collect records and would have to say that among my favorites are a couple of early Dolly Parton albums. Not many people know this, but Parton has written and published over 600 Read more
Village Building Convergence 2008
May 14, 2008
If you’ve seen the huge yellow sun painted on SE Yamhill Street and wanted to create something similar in your own neighborhood, now is your chance. The Village Building Read more
Tony Smiley
May 13, 2008
Tony Smiley is one of the most entertaining and talented musicians in the Portland area. He is dubbed the loop-ninja and, when you witness his verbal throwing stars and his black belt in smooth riffs, you’ll understand why. Tony plays every instrument by himself, one at a time, while his assistant Kevin helps loop and mix the new sounds. OK, I know it doesn’t sound that difficult but until you see him live, don’t knock it. He makes it look easy but I can assure you it’s not. His wide range of sounds can have you feeling good, like on “My Love” and “Storybook” or have you up out of your seat rockin’ with “Neighbor” and “Thea Thea”. Either way, watching him at least once in your lifetime and/or picking up one of his CD’s (Sand Paintings or Driving Myself Sane) is recommended. He plays anywhere from the Buffalo Gap in Portland all the way up to the 15th St. Pub in Vancouver. If you go see Tony be sure to give him lots of love and he will be sure to give it back.
http://tonysmiley.com/
http://www.myspace.com/tonysmiley
Grand Central Bowl
May 13, 2008
OK, Grand Central Bowl is, cosmetically speaking at least, a huge step up from the old establishment. When you first walk in you could swear you’re somewhere in the heart Read more
Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series
May 12, 2008
Summer’s just around the bend, which means it’s time to get your tickets for the 2008 Oregon Zoo Summer Concert Series. And, as always, there are some great acts lined up, Read more
9th Annual Alberta Art Hop
May 11, 2008
Portland’s Alberta Street is up to its waist in art: galleries, street performers, crazy cobbled - together six foot tall bicycles, and of course Last Thursday. So it’s no Read more
Morrison Hotel Bar
May 9, 2008
Ever since I saw the spot-on Doors album decal on the front window I’d been meaning to check out the Morrison Hotel Bar. And when I finally did, I was back two nights Read more
