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Shanrock’s Triviology: Trivia Around Portland

08.22.10

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Photo courtesy of Shanrock’s Trivia.

Shanrock’s Triviology on how trivia nights work: “Triviology pub quizzes are free to play, last a couple of hours, and are composed of seven short rounds, giving teams instant gratification for their efforts. Team size can range from one – five players, with prizes for everyone on the winning team. Questions are thoroughly researched and cover a wide variety of topics”. Check out Shanrock’s Triviology Schedule! With Sunday Night Trivia featured at Eastburn, 6pm.

Alberta Street Fair August 21

08.20.10

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Alberta Street Fair

Alberta’s Annual Street Fair happening August 21, 2010 from 11am to 9pm. Get out and experience North Portland’s Neighborhood-The Alberta Arts District. There’s sure to be plenty of fun, entertainment, local art, vendors, conversation, live music, dancing, and then some! There will be three stages with live music, a kids area, annual parade, and plenty of fun for everyone.

Flicks on the Bricks: Jaws, August 20

08.20.10

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Portland brings you it’s own outdoor movie night in the heart of downtown Portland-Pioneer Square. Enjoy free movies on the Square brought to you by Smart Park each Friday at Dusk with Jaws showing August 20. Jaws is the last movie playing for this season’s Flicks on the Bricks so enjoy the show while you can!

Portland’s Rose Gardens

08.17.10

Downtown, Free, Fun, No Cost, Oregon, Outdoors, Play Structure, Portland, Recreation, Roses, Trails, Views, Washington Park

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Photo Courtesy of Portland’s Rose Gardens.

Roses are in full-bloom at Portland’s Rose Gardens. Portland’s Rose Gardens provide for a great afternoon activity in the Downtown Portland area. Currently open from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM daily, offering free admission and parking. Located in Washington Park in Portland’s West Hills, this garden includes more than 10,000 plantings of over 500 varieties.

Portland’s Rose Gardens are the oldest of it’s kind in the United States.Portland’s Rose Gardens (located in Washington Park) has grassy knolls to enjoy a picnic or play Frisbee, a large play structure/area for the kids, and a beautiful view of downtown Portland.

Flicks on the Bricks:The Muppets Take Manhattan

08.11.10

August 13, Downtown, Entertainment, Evenings, Ferris Buellers Day Off, Flicks on the Bricks, Free, Fridays, Fun, Jaws, Muppets Take Manhattan, Oregon, Outdoor Movies, Pioneer Square, Portland, Sixteen Candles, Three Amigos

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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 The Muppet’s Take Manhattan showing August 13.

Flicks on the Bricks: Sixteen Candles, August 6

08.02.10

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

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Flicks on the Bricks: Three Amigos, July 30

07.26.10

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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.

Flicks on the Bricks: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, July 23rd

07.13.10

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East Burn-Swing While You Eat!

07.08.10

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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!

Portland Blues Festival July 2-5

06.21.10

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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.

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