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Flicks on the Bricks: Three Amigos, July 30

07.26.10

Downtown, Entertainment, Evenings, Ferris Buellers Day Off, Flicks on the Bricks, Free, Fridays, Fun, Jaws, July 30, Muppets Take Manhattan, Oregon, Outdoor Movies, Pioneer Square, Portland, Sixteen Candles, Three Amigos

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Who doesn’t miss the days of drive-in movies? Most younger folks these days never even had the chance and what a bummer. The old drive-in screens turned to rust or were torn down ten plus years ago. Despite these odds, Portland brings you it’s own outdoor movie night in the heart of downtown Portland-Pioneer Square. Jump on this opportunity while you can- Flicks on the Bricks brings you free fun in downtown Portland. Enjoy free movies on the Square brought to you by Smart Park each Friday at Dusk with Three Amigos showing July 30.

Who’s Going to Brewfest?

07.22.10

Award-winning Beers, Brewers Festival, Entertainment, Handcrafted Beer, July 22, music, Northwest, Oregon, Portland, Portland Brewfest

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Photo Courtesy of Henry’s Tavern.

Portland! There’s a reason this festival attracts so many brewers and beer-lovers alike! It’s huge! Never attended? You can start with a smaller purchase of tokens to ensure your time is well spent. Simply walk down the aisles and begin looking for that first sample to stimulate your beer-tasting experience. Before you know it, the options don’t seem to end and your desire to try a few more will quickly set in.

Now, don’t go over board too quickly as the festival lasts all-day and the weather is supposed to be hot! As the afternoon progresses, the crowd begins to cheer and rapidly- the sound crawls along the waterfront like “the wave”. Yes, the cheers go down the line and the shouts continually grow. After-all, we are talking about brew-fest. Just know that this is a good opportunity to expand your taste for beer and try tastes you might otherwise not try anywhere else or during any other time of year. Cheers!

The Oregon Brewers Festival is being held today- July 22 through July 25, 2010. Thursday through Saturday, taps are open from Noon to 9 p.m. On Sunday, taps are open from Noon to 7 p.m. Token & mug sales cease one-half hour prior to the taps closing.

Oregon Brewers Festival Coming July 22-25

07.19.10

Award-winning Beers, Brewers Festival, Entertainment, Handcrafted Beer, July 22, music, Northwest, Oregon, Portland, Portland Brewfest, Willamette River

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“The Oregon Brewers Festival is one of the nation’s longest running and best loved craft beer festivals. Situated on the west bank of the Willamette River, with towering Mt. Hood as a backdrop, it is the ideal venue for anyone who loves craft beer. With a laid back attitude and scores of award-winning beers, the festival reflects the essence of the city of Portland”. Find out more from the Oregon’s Brewfast!

The Oregon Brewers Festival is being held July 22 through July 25, 2010. Thursday through Saturday, taps are open from Noon to 9 p.m. On Sunday, taps are open from Noon to 7 p.m. Token & mug sales cease one-half hour prior to the taps closing.

Mondays: Portland Farmers Market at Pioneer Square

07.18.10

Awareness, Community, Enjoyable, Family Farms, Fresh Produce, Healthy, Local, Oregon, Organic, Outdoors, Portland, Portland Farmers Market, Sustainable

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Photo Courtesy of Portland Farmer’s Market.

Mondays: Portland Farmer’s Market at Pioneer Square held June 21 through October 25 from 10am-2pm. Beyond being a tremendously enjoyable activity, attending and purchasing local products boosts the economy and provides support for your fellow community members. Enjoy local produce, eat healthy, support the local economy, encourage awareness, become part of your community, think sustainability, and live a conscience life.

The Monday Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square is located between SW Broadway & SW 6th and SW Morrison & SW Yamhill.

Anne Amie Wines Enjoyed on Rooftop

07.13.10

Anne Amie Vineyards, Chef Mark Henry, The Sapphire Room, Wine Tasting

I can only imagine that this is what the roof was designed for.

In our continuing series of monthly wine tastings, Anne Amie Vineyards spent Wednesday evening pouring wine for residents on our rooftop, and they certainly didn’t disappoint.

Featured wines included: 2009 Cuvee A Amrita, 2008 Pinot Blanc, 2008 Cuvee A Pinot Noir, 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and a decadent 2007 Prisme Pinot Noir Blanc.

Yes, you heard correct, a WHITE Pinot Noir! No doubt about it, the Prisme was the talk of the party. Sipping it produced a unique synesthetic experience. And if you somehow weren’t impressed by the tasting qualities, at the very least, you had to marvel at the thought of how time consuming and labor intensive it must be to produce a Pinot Noir that is completely and painstakingly devoid of skins.

Lucky for us, Chef Mark Henry stepped in once again to put together a terrific menu that perfectly complimented the wines. We are so grateful to have his support. Without a doubt, we could not throw such a successful classy event without his incredible contributions. Thanks Chef.

As if Indigo residents weren’t spoiled enough, Anne Amie has offered discounted pricing on any orders turned into the concierge before July 21st so don’t miss this opportunity to get some quality wine at a great price.

East Burn-Swing While You Eat!

07.08.10

Bar, beer, clam chowder, Cocktails, Delicious, Dinner, Entertainment, Fire Pits, Fun, Games, grill, Late Night, Lunch, music, Outdoor Seating, patio, Restaurant, salads, sandwiches, soups, swings, tap, wine

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How’s about dining out on swings? Sounds interesting, right? East Burn- a good place to kick back with friends and sway while you eat. There is both indoor and outdoor seating options; many of these include swings that hang table-side. The outdoor patio also includes tables with fire-pits as your centerpiece (please note: the outdoor patio allows smoking).

Last week I managed to fit in a feast while dining at East Burn and it was worth it. Let me just say-Elk Meatloaf Sandwich- served on pugliese with slow roasted tomatoes and baby arugula dressed with champagne vinaigrette (Oh yum). I will be back for the meatloaf sandwich before you know it.

The good food didn’t stop there, I also indulged in a side of clam chowder that was equally brilliant. You see- I am a huge fan of clam chowder and all types of Seafood. This was due to my adolescence when I grew up digging clams clams in Sitka, Alaska during the summer. My grandfather and I would go out in the early morning when the low-tides hit and scoop up large clams right beneath the surface. When our buckets were filled to the brim, we would haul the clams indoors and helped grandma get to cooking. By afternoon and high-tide, we had a huge batch of fresh clam chowder that would melt in your mouth. Some fun facts to throw out there while offering a good piece of where to eat when you want to sway!

McMenamins Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn

06.23.10

Avett Brothers, Brew, Concerts, Concerts on the Lawn, David Gray, Edgefield, Food, McMenamins, OR, Outdoors, Portland, Ray LaMontage, Shows, Steve Miller Band, Tickets, Willie Nelson

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Photo Courtesy of McMenamins.

Get out this summer and attend a concert at McMenamin’s Edgefield Amphitheatre. Have a good time listening to live tunes while drinking local hand-crafted brews in a beautiful outdoor setting. Shows coming up: The Steve Miller Band, Avett Brothers, Willie Nelson, and many more!

Portland Blues Festival July 2-5

06.21.10

Blues Festival, Entertainment, Events, Family Friendly, Fireworks, Five Stages, Fourth of July, Fun, July 2-5, Largest Blues Festival, music, Oregon, Performances, Portland, Tom McCall Waterfront Park

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PORTLAND, Ore., Updated June 16, 2010 From Safeway’s Portland Waterfront Blues Festival presented by First Tech Credit Union– “Imagine grooving to the best blues in the world while relaxing on the grassy banks of the beautiful Willamette River, viewing the glacial peaks of Mt. Hood to the east and the stunning Portland skyline to the west – all the while smiling at the thought that you are helping to fight hunger.

No wonder more than 100,000 blues fans from throughout the world will head for the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, July 2 to 5, 2010, in Portland, Ore.

Now in its 23rd year, the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues festival west of the Mississippi and the second-largest blues festival in the nation.

Blues fans will enjoy more than 120 stellar performances on five stages, plus artist interviews and workshops, five Delta Music Experience Blues Cruises on the Willamette River, activities for kids, dances, after-hour events, fireworks and more”.

Here’s a sneak preview of who’s playing when (more to come):

Friday, July 2, 3 to 10 p.m.: Taj Mahal, John Mayall with his Bluesbreakers, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Walter Trout, Moreland & Arbuckle, porterdavis
Saturday, July 3, noon to 10 p.m.: Booker T., Bobby Rush, Michael Burks Band with Lucky Peterson, Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcom, Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks, Paul Cebar, NW Women in Rhythm & Blues, Zydeco Swamp Romp with Curley Taylor, Donna Angelle, Andre Thierry, Corey Ledet
Sunday, July 4, noon to 10 p.m.: Fireworks! Commander Cody and his Lost Planet Airmen, Curtis Salgado, Janiva Magness, Mingo Fishtrap, Norton Buffalo’s Knockouts, Kara Grainger, Harmonica Blow-off
Monday, July 5, noon to 9 p.m.: Galactic with Cyril Neville, Little Feat, JJ Grey & Mofro, Chris Thomas King, Baskery.

All day of music not enough? When festival gates close, just walk across the street to After-hours Blues Jams at the Downtown Marriott where the music continues until 1:30 a.m.

Ponzi/Hamacher Wines Enjoyed in The Sapphire Room

06.13.10

Hamacher Wines, Ponzi Vineyards, The Sapphire Room, wine, Wine Tasting

The spread was irresitable

Wednesday our Sapphire Room was treated to a tasting of some of the best wines in the Pacific Northwest. Ponzi Vineyards and Hamacher Wines teamed up to delight our residents with their famous wines.

Ponzi offered up their 2009 Pinot Gris, 2009 Pinot Rosato, and 2008 Tavola Pinot Noir. The warmest reviews came for the Pinot Noir which winemaker, Luisa Ponzi described as showing “vanilla, spice and red fruit leading to a mouth of warm spice notes and blueberry.”

Hamacher impressed us with his 2007 Chardonnay and his 2008 ‘H’ Pinot Noir. My personal favorite was the chardonnay which exhibits flavors of “mineral-laden creme brulee and apples on the palate,” while “Pear, citrus and anise dominate the aromatics.

These incredible wines are now available at incredible discounts. Orders placed before June 18th will be discounted 10%. There is no minimum order and the wine is delivered right to Indigo @ TwelveWest. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some of the regions best wine at a convenient discount.

I’d like to thank our participating wineries for generously hosting our event and once again, we owe a huge thank you to our volunteer chef, Mark Henry, for selecting and preparing a spectacular menu of hors d’oeuvres that paired so well with our wines. Lucky for us, his skills in the kitchen can match those of our esteemed vintners.

ULI Oregon – Development Tour

06.10.10

Brian Newman, Development Tour, Discussion, July 17, LEED Platinum Medical Facility, Mark Williams, OHSU Center for Health and Healing, Schnitzer Campus, South Waterfront, ULI Oregon, Urban Land Institute

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Event Date: June 17, 2010 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Located OHSU Center for Health and Healing, 3303 SW Bond Ave.

“Join ULI Oregon on June 17 as we visit the OHSU’s South Waterfront campus for a tour of the Center for Health & Healing (CHH), followed by a discussion with Mark Williams and Brian Newman of OHSU’s Campus Planning, Development and Real Estate department. The afternoon begins with a guided tour of the world’s first LEED Platinum medical facility. See first-hand 412,000 square feet of medical practice, surgery and imaging spaces, gymnasium, pools, spa, and education and research areas. Then hear about the future of OHSU’s role in the South Waterfront and its plans for the 26 acres known as the Schnitzer Campus”.

Speakers: Brian Newman, OHSU Director of Campus Planning, Development and Real Estate and Mark Williams, OHSU Associate Vice President for Campus Planning and Administration

OHSU Center for Health & Healing, located at 3303 SW Bond Ave. Thursday, June 17, 2010. Held from 4:30 - 5:00 (optional guided tour) and 5:00 – 6:00 discussion

Cost: $15 ULI members / $20 non-members. Registration deadline: Monday, June 14, 2010. Register online or by phone at 1-800-321-5011, For more information contact us or call 206-224-4500.

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