FOOD & DRINK
West Linn to host benefit concert and hula for Lahaina
The city of West Linn, the West Linn Library Foundation and local community members are bringing some Aloha spirit to West Linn Oct. 14 with a fundraiser and concert benefiting the community of Lahaina, Maui. Lahaina suffered a devastating fire in August. Funds from the concert at the McLean House will go to residents of Lahaina through the Hawaii Community Foundation. After the August fire tore through Lahaina, destroying more...
Local Musicians to Honor The Kingsmen with 24-Hour Louie Louie Marathon at AFRU Gallery
Portland is set to mark the 60th anniversary of The Kingsmen's recording of Richard Berry's song, Louie Louie. The event is planned for October 6 and 7, 2023, and will feature a 24-hour marathon of the song by various local musicians.
David Bowie's Glass Spider Tour arrives in Portland at Civic Stadium - August 14, 1987
Experience the magic of the 'Glass Spider Tour' as it lands in Portland's Civic Stadium on August 14, 1987. Witness the iconic performance that left the audience spellbound, featuring the legendary David Bowie at the peak of musical prowess.
Beloved French Bistro Alouette Shuts Its Doors in Heartbreaking Closure in Northwest Portland
Northwest Portland's Alouette bistro has served its last Viet-French brunch. After a year and a half of serving its renowned Viet-French brunch, Alouette, the beloved bistro in Northwest Portland, has sadly closed its doors, as announced in a social media post.
Tillamook sees winning Powerball ticket as top prize soars to $1.04B
A winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Tillamook for Saturday’s drawing as the top prize climbs to an estimated $1.04 billion – the fourth largest Powerball jackpot in history, according to the Oregon Lottery.
Living with Food
It was a good year,” Eva Kosmas Flores notes as she proffers a spoonful of pale honey harvested from the beehives tucked into her front garden’s riot of flowers, herbs, trees, and vegetables. The beauty of ingredients fresh from the garden is central to the life of this cookbook author, food photographer, and educator, whose focus on eating seasonally and appreciating the wildness of food draws scores of readers to her long-running blog, Adventures in Cooking.
Fall Hikes for Families
Fall is the perfect time to get your family outside to enjoy the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Outdoor Adventurer and Mom, Priscila Kehrwald, shared some of her favorite spots for family friendly hikes. To follow the Kehrwald family, check out their Instagram page here. FALL FAMILY HIKES:. In Portland:. Forest Park:...
Boom Arts Presents “Jogging” @ Ellen Bye Studio | Written and Performed by Acclaimed Lebanese Artist Hanane Haj Ali
Boom Arts’ 2023-24 Season will open with “Jogging”, an immersive solo performance by internationally acclaimed Lebanese actress Hanane Hajj Ali. Inspired by Hanane’s daily runs through Beirut. Jogging takes the audience on a gloriously unpredictable journey through place, identity, and mythology. This will be the west coast premiere of “Jogging” which has toured all over the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and has been presented by the Kennedy Center and Guthrie Theater in the U.S.
Get Your Perfect Tan: 5 Must-Try Spray Tanning Services in Portland
In this article, we're exploring five top-notch spray tanning services in Portland. Have you had the chance to experience any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!
Lake Oswego student brings ballet to young dancers in South Africa
For Amandia Scotti, ballet is very personal. Scotti, a Lake Oswego High School junior, has taken ballet classes and performed since she was three years old. Some of her earliest memories are from ballet. “My earliest memory is being a pumpkin in ‘Cinderella,’” said Scotti. “I was like the pumpkin that got picked up by the prince or whatever; I think I was four or five, that’s when they let...
Top 20 Most Shazammed Songs in Seattle and Portland Last Week
You can get a feel for what’s popular on the national music charts by simply looking at which songs are amongst local residents’ favorites. Shazam keeps track of that each week. Who was at the top of the Shazam searches this past week? Was it a popular rap, country, pop, or international song? Was it a song that you are a fan of, too? I can’t wait to find out which songs were in the top 20 Shazam searches for folks living near Seattle and Portland.
From Portland to Spain: Your Guide to 4 Exceptional Spanish Restaurants in the City
In this article, we're exploring four enticing Spanish restaurants in Portland. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!
Free Live Music @ Cooper Mountain Ale Works Public House in Tigard | Featuring Hushfire
There’s no cover, just show up early for dinner, drinks, and a fun evening of live music w/ Hushfire. Vocal-based acoustic trio Hushfire brings their lush harmonies with Folk and Americana flavor spanning from the 1800s to today. Located in downtown Tigard, Cooper Mountain boasts 20 taps featuring carefully...
Win Tickets ($85): Girls Gotta Eat: Snack City Tour @ Newmark Theatre | Featuring Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg
We are giving away a pair of tickets to Girls Gotta Eat: Snack City Tour @ Newmark Theatre on October 26. To win, comment below on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed October 23. ———————————————...
2023 ScareGrounds PDX @ Oaks Amusement Park in SE Portland | 3 Haunted Houses, Side Shows, Thrill Rides, Food & Drink
This fall prepare for a night of heart-pounding terror as Scaregrounds PDX, Portland, Oregon’s premier Scream Park, returns to the historic Oaks Amusement Park. Located within one of the oldest amusement parks in the country, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Our event boasts three...
Win Tickets ($50): Floater @ Crystal Ballroom | Rock, Alternative Rock
With intense and unforgettable live performances, their fan base has grown over the years to a fever pitch and Floater fans are legendary for their dedication. Eugene based art-metal trio Floater was formed in 1993 by singer/bassist Robert Wynia and drummer Peter Cornett, who’d previously teamed in the group Henry’s Child; Recruiting guitarist David Amador, they quickly recorded a six-song demo that caught the attention of indie label Elemental, releasing their debut LP Sing in 1994. Glyph followed a year later, notching a major local hit with “The Sad Ballad of Danny Boy”; production issues delayed the release of Floater’s third Album 1998’s Angels in the Flesh and the Devils in the Bone, and a year later the group released a live record, The Great Release.