Taking place on the first Thursday evening of each month, First Thursday offers a chance to view new work in area galleries while enjoying free appetizers and wine and other beverages. Exhibiting artists are often on hand to answer questions about their work.
The First Thursday website includes information on participating galleries located in the Pearl District. For more information on other participating galleries visit the Downtown Art Gallery Association
LOCATION: Portland area, OR
HOURS: Most galleries are open from 6-9 p.m. Check individual websites for times.
ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free
Monthly event highlighting the local retail, service and healthcare providers. Stroll down the sidewalks and listen to live music, peruse the local artistry and craft shops, hop on the trolley, enjoy dinner, or relax with a massage or free consultations.
Willamette Falls Drive
West Linn
503-655-6744
On-going, by appointment
Cost: $2 per student
Email education@MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org or call 503.223.2654 x120.
CraftKids asks students to explore the interplay between form and function in craft through carefully looking at the Museum’s collection and temporary exhibitions. Through a 60-minute session, students are introduced to craft by
considering the role it plays in their daily lives. Tours are inquiry- and discussion-based, guiding students as they learn to look at objects in new and meaningful ways. Thematic tours focus on materials, process, identity in craft, positive and negative space, and more.
Reservations are required a minimum of two weeks in advance. Please provide the requested date and time, contact name, contact information, as well as the number and grade level of students.
lululemon athletica, a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company, and EQ Swimwear, a Portland-based company, and West Hills Racquet & Fitness Club, together are offering the public a unique event. On Saturday, August 18 th, a complimentary swim clinic, yoga class and trunk show will be held in the outdoor pool and lawn of the West Hills Club.
This event aims to expose people to the benefits of cross-training with yoga and swimming through experience. In addition a light breakfast is included and sport-specific apparel available to shop. The instructor line-up is exceptional.
Lauren Theis – 2 time NCAA Champion, US National Champion 1995, 2007, and member of the USA Pan American Team, 2007
Dan Cole – Former University of Oregon Swim Coach
Amy Stone – lululemon Community Coordinator, former instructor at Yoga Journal Magazine
Jolene Spear- West Hills Fitness Director
President of EQ Swimwear and former All-American swimmer at UCLA, Ellen Ferguson notes that
“Elite athletes, fitness enthusiasts and aging baby boomers alike have discovered the combination of yoga and swimming to be the perfect compliment for strength, balance and flexibility.”
Monday nights year round except September 1, 2008. 7-9pm
Yeates Studio in the Arciform Building, 4231 North Interstate Avenue, Portland, Oregon
13 & older, drop-in fee $3. Contact Irish Club 503.286.4812
Thursday nights, year round except November 27, December 25, 2008 and January 1, 2009
13 & older, drop-in fee $5. Contact Sam Keator 503.691.2078
There has been a "Last Thursday" on Alberta Street since 1997. Art on Alberta sponsors the event, which is held every month year round. The galleries, studios, restaurants and other art venues on the street open their doors for a celebratory evening of art. Generally the galleries are open between 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Every first Wednesday of the month from 5-8 p.m., downtown Forest Grove is hopping with residents and visitors. Come to taste local wines, enjoy local crafters and artisans and take advantage of the snacks and special deals offered by as many as 30 local merchants on Main Street between Pacific and 21st Avenue. There are various entertainers including magicians, dancers, and stilt walkers.
Sunday, April 20th -
Sunday, April 27th
$20.50 - $28.75
Swaggerin’ scallywags, boisterous buccaneers, it’s Long John Silver and the gang in a wild and wacky eye-patched musical starring Portland’s own Captain Bogg & Salty. Sure to be Portland’s family hit of spring 2008–the best way to guarantee seats is to subscribe now!
Sign-interpreted: April 26, 2 p.m.
Adapted by Eric Schmiedl from the book by Robert Lewis Stevenson.
Music composed and performed by Captain Bogg & Salty.
Directed by Greg Tamblyn.
Children's tickets: $16.75 - $24.75
Recommended for ages 4 and above. Anyone over the age of 1 must have a ticket.
And the best of all, it’s FREE!!! No Cover.
Every week, this live, 70’s style, late-night talk show, hosted by the energetic, overzealous, oversexed motivational speaker known as Ed Forman, performs brand-new comedy material designed to inspire the audience to Laugh, Love, and Live. Ed and his “Success Team” are armed each week with a new house-band, stand-up comedian/co-host, and a local celebrity that is interviewed by the self proclaimed “Big Dukearoo.”
Every Monday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Thursday
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Every Sunday
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Portland Orchids and Bamboo Chinese Ensemble
Free, with order of tea service and Garden admission
Location: Main Steet (between 2nd & 4th Avenues) Hillsboro downtown business owners allow artists to set up or demonstrate their art work on the evening of the first Tuesday of each month. Some businesses will have the art work on display two to four weeks, and any artwork sold during this time is done so without commission. The art walk extends from Second Avenue on Main Street to Fourth Avenue. Third Avenue also has several participants. Many of the Washington County wineries will offer wine tasting at some of the businesses.
Operating since 1974 the Portland Saturday Market is the largest continually operating outdoor arts and crafts market in the nation. Centered in Portland’s historic Old Town the Market is one of the most popular shopping destinations for local handcrafted goods. Open Saturday 10-5 pm and Sunday 11-4 pm
Every first Wednesday of the month from 5-8 p.m., downtown Forest Grove is hopping with residents and visitors. Come to taste local wines, enjoy local crafters and artisans and take advantage of the snacks and special deals offered by as many as 30 local merchants on Main Street between Pacific and 21st Avenue. There are various entertainers including magicians, dancers, and stilt walkers.
The 47th Annual Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is a major regional arts event, presenting the creative endeavors of recognized and emerging artists from all disciplines of the art world. The 2010 Special Exhibit will be Encaustic: Fusion of Fire and Wax. The Festival features a Juried Fine Arts Craft Faire with over 110 booths, food booths, wine and beer tent, a variety of musical entertainment on the Park Stage, plus Kids Day activities, Artists Vision Juried Show and Open Show. Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 10am-6pm
Visit a 90 acre organic farm with a stunning view of Mt. Hood and a 2 acre garden venue and enjoy the seasons first harvest and distillation of lavender and a fun filled day of music, lavender picking, food, beer and wine tasting, wreath making. Activities for kids, horseback rides, facepainting, 60 jet water & light feature, arts and crafts and more. Experience lavender chicken wings, lavender ale, lavender ice cream. Many local ag vendors.
Lan Su presents an eight week Literary Series featuring author lectures and workshops. All events are free with admission. Seating is extremely limited.
This after-hours concert series brings a selection of music for every taste and delivers it to relaxed audiences sitting around the lake and among the flowers. Ticketed event. Tickets on sale June 1. Check website for times.
Come discover the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge where you can look for birds, sneak up on grasshoppers, and bound like an otter. Volunteer Naturalists will be leading short drop-in activities along the year-round trail. Nature enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged come join the fun. This partnership program with Sherwood's YMCA is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Questions should be directed to Stacie at 503.625.5944.
Join us for this extraordinary exhibit celebrating Pendleton Woolen Mills - a deep-rooted Oregon company whose history and quality product have made Pendelton a household name.
Join the Garden’s horticulture staff as they lead you on a tour of the Garden’s blooming plants. A walking tour of the Garden, the Bloom Walk gives a detailed look at the “What’s Blooming” guide.
Download your copy of the “What’s Blooming” guide (PDF, 348 KB) for your next visit
Free with admission, no registration required.
Weekend events will include a carnival from Funtastic Traveling Shows, a premier youth soccer tournament, exhibitors, food, BBQ contest, Festival of Cars, Rogue beer garden and of course morning hot air balloon launches and NW Natural Night Glows!
Each year, on the third weekend of July, people gather in down town Sherwood to celebrate the festival. Come one, come all and enjoy food, dancing, music, crafts, contests, and the Robin Hood Festival Parade!
Show your key or keycard from any Portland hotel and receive two-for-one admission to Lan Su Chinese Garden—that’s a savings of up to $8.50 on one of downtown Portland’s top attractions. Second ticket must be of equal or lesser value. Promotion ends June 30, 2010.
World-class music. Gorgeous setting. Great cause. What could be better? From its modest beginnings in 1988, the Waterfront Blues Festival has grown in size and reputation to be the largest blues festival West of the Mississippi and the second-largest blues festival in the United States. Tickets at www.waterfrontbluesfest.com
Two of Portland's beloved industries - organic beer and sustainability - come together in an annual celebration designed to raise awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. We serve up organic beers and ciders from around the world, accompanied by live music, organic food, sustainability-oriented vendors, non-profits and a children's area - all in a beautiful tree lined setting that overlooks downtown Portland. Come visit the North American Organic Brewers Festival and see why we're Portland's best kept secret of beer fests! www.naobf.org
No parents allowed at this special, FREE evening at OMSI just for ages 13-18. Activities for Teen Night include the new Einstein exhibit, SAMSON the T. rex, Segway rides, live music by DJ DMoe Funk, and interactive science demonstrations including an egg drop contest and trebuchet launches! Admission is free; food and beverages will be available for purchase in the cafe.
Musicians from the Chamber Music NW annual festival will perform at OMSI. The concert is free and open to the public; museum admission is not included.
Treat yourself to childfree, brain-building science fun at OMSI After Dark! Check out live demos, a planetarium show, Science On a Sphere, SAMSON the T. rex, new featured exhibits, and old favorites. Sample tasty snacks and sweets along with beer, wine, and craft soda, and talk to regional food and beverage artisans about the science behind them. The OMSI Market Cafe will be open with a special dinner menu and cash bars will also be available for those who want more than just a taste! It's geeks gone wild! (21-and-over only.)
Treat yourself to childfree, brain-building science fun at OMSI After Dark! Check out live demos, a planetarium show, Science On a Sphere, SAMSON the T. rex, new featured exhibits, and old favorites. Sample tasty snacks and sweets along with beer, wine, and craft soda, and talk to regional food and beverage artisans about the science behind them. The OMSI Market Cafe will be open with a special dinner menu and cash bars will also be available for those who want more than just a taste! It's geeks gone wild! (21-and-over only.)
Summer youth volunteers present their own original science demonstrations. The students will have spent six weeks in our Rising Stars program learning demos and developing their own topic.
OMSI welcomes visitors to Einstein, the most comprehensive presentation ever displayed on the life and theories of the man who many consider the most important figure of the 20th century. Albert Einstein changed the world and our understanding of it: his Special Theory of Relativity paved the way to unleashing atomic energy; his work on the photoelectric effect led directly to the development of vacuum tubes and integrated circuits, and eventually to the computer revolution; and his explanation of Brownian motion created a new understanding of the size and shape of molecules that ultimately helped to unlock the secrets of DNA.
Experience a unique, multi-faceted view of Einstein that melds his personal life, his science, and his era. Interactive displays, personal letters, artifacts, original manuscripts, and learning labs will shed new light on this remarkable man’s contributions to our understanding of the world.
Einstein reinterpreted the inner workings of nature: the very essence of light, time, energy, and gravity. While his insights fundamentally changed the way we look at the Universe and our role in it, many people may not know that he was also an outspoken humanitarian and a passionate anti-war activist. Organized by New York’s AmericanMuseum of Natural History, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the SkirballCulturalCenter in Los Angeles, Einstein offers a fully integrated look at the man behind the complex and brilliant mind.
Fun, friendly atmosphere join us every Thursday to taste great wine.
Join us at Thirst as we taste one of our favorites- Willamette Valley's Elk Cove Vineyards!
Join winemaker Thibaud Mandet for an exquisite dinner at Portland's chic restaurant, Gracie's. Located in the Hotel deLuxe, Gracie's embraces classic American culinary tastes and traditions that pay homage to fine dining in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Enjoy WillaKenzie Estate wines paired with a menu that blends the very best of fresh-daily Pacific Northwest ingredients with selections that are both at once surprising and familiar. To make your reservation, please contact Gracie's at 503. 222.2171. Limited seating available.
Fun, friendly atmosphere join us every Thursday to taste great wine.
Pacific Northwest Wine Club hosts a different winery each month, including light snacks. Wineries to come include: February --Three Rivers, March --Ash Hollow, April -- Cascade Cliffs, May --Mt Hood Winery, June --Seufert, July-- Maryhill, September -- HV Cellars, October -- Coyote Canyon.
Join us in welcoming Whisper Ridge Winery's winemakers, Mandy & Bill. They will lead our complimentary wine tasting featuring their high quality, limited distribution wines! Cheers!
Fun, friendly atmosphere join us every Thursday to taste great wine.
Fun, friendly atmosphere join us every Thursday to taste great wine.
Fun, friendly atmosphere join us every Thursday to taste great wine.
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!
The Thursday Market at NW 23rd is located in Northwest Portland on the southeast corner of NW 23rd and Savier -- located in a parking lot graciously donated by Con-way Inc.
We provide a direct connection to over 250 vendors with deep roots in Oregon and Southwest Washington, including farms, nurseries, bakeries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty foods producers.
Each of our Portland Farmers Markets strives to bring you healthy, local food and artisanal bounty. Plus, there are activities and fun for the whole family.
So come experience the market. Enjoy the music. Learn from top chefs. Make your own statement in support of local food!
New for the 2010 season! Starting the first day of summer, the Rose City’s living room will transform into Portland Farmers Market at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Local farmers and food artisans will take root in the heart of downtown Portland to the delight of downtown workers, residents and the more than 26,000 people passing by the Square every Monday.
This Market opened in 2009 and has quickly become a family-centric destination for the neighborhood. Adjacent to both King Elementary and King School Park, the market averages 40 vendor stalls and over 2,000 shoppers weekly.
PIB IS AN OVER THE TOP BEER FESTIVAL celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 150 world-class beers from more than 15 countries. Beer drinkers pay $20 for 10 beer tickets and official PIB glass.
Yoshida’s Sand in the City brings the beach to downtown Portland. In just six hours, sand teams and architects transform over 450 tons of sand and 4,500 gallons of water into magnificent sand sculptures! Bring your family and enjoy live music, interactive children’s activities, and playing in Portland’s largest sandbox.
The purpose of the Portland Highland Games Association is to foster and preserve traditional Scottish Highland culture. This is done through the annual presentation of the Portland Highland Games that includes contests in piping, drumming, dancing, athletics and other events.
Pouring more than 80 different craft beers from around the country, the Oregon Brewers Festival is the quintessential celebration of craft beer. On a sun soaked July afternoon, there's no better place to sip suds with friends than along the banks of the Willametter River with the Portland skyline as a backdrop to the West and Mt. Hood towering in the East.
Oregon Zen is the newest exhibit by Portland photographer Gary L. Quay.
Following in the footsteps of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Gary created with large format film cameras up to 8x10 inches. The proud owner of an active darkroom, he like to do things the old way. No strange to technology, however, he also uses the computer and printer for processes that are obsolete, and for color printing on occasion. The show consists of landscapes, portraits and cityscapes taken over the last 15 years.
Annual Convention to Portland in 2010. We invite you to join us!
The International Decorative Artisans League is an international non-profit organization of artisans, businesses and educators that provides inspiration, public awareness and member growth through education, philanthropy and preservation of the decorative arts.
SEE the newest trends in faux finishing and related decorative arts.
LEARN the latest techniques to decorate your walls and homes.
PLAY with the industry's most innovative products.
Join us on Saturday July 24th for the unveiling of our Philanthropic Mural Project for the William Temple House. The mural was designed by Kara McGhee of Battle Ground, WA, and is title Helping Hands Heal Shattered Lives and will include techniques of wood graining, stenciling and painting. It will be painted during the convention by volunteer artisans.
Workshop classes offer training in: decorative / faux finishing, stenciling, plasters, furniture and cabinet finishing and much more. Our teachers are top international artisans.
Exposition showcases the latest faux finishing trends and the newest cutting edge products and schools. There is also free "Play with Product" at the Exposition, which gives you a chance to try some of the newest products on the market.
Classes from July 22 through 25th - various prices from $35 - $500
Workshop Registration begins Wed. July 21 at 3pm
Exposition open to all Friday July 23, noon to 6pm, Saturday July 24, 10am - 6pm $12.00 per person per day. $2.00 off coupon available in The Oregonian.
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