The Portland Trail Blazers are on a two-game winning streak and the word playoffs is being mumbled by some. Catch them in action at their next home game tonight at 7pm against the Memphis Grizzlies.
200 parking spaces have opened up in downtown Portland.
Skiers take note - 50-70 inches of new snow could be on Mt. Hood from Sunday to Sunday
Portland’s streetcars, which some may not know are Czech-made, got a write up in The Prague Post. In it, they talk about the Rose City approaching Škoda Transportation Feb. 9 to supply a prototype for more streetcars.
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Portland looks to have made it into the top slots in two more national lists. We placed ninth in fittest cities in America, according to Men’s Fitness magazine. We also ranked ninth in top cities for independent filmmakers, according to MovieMaker Magazine.
Construction on the new IKEA near the airport seems to be coming along nicely, according to a press release put out by the company. All major walls have been raised on the 280,000 square-foot store, which will host 1,200 parking spots, 75 bike racks (how will that work for getting furniture home?), 50 different room settings, …
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Name: Pyramid Unfiltered Refreshment Tour
Date: Thursday May 25, 2006
Location: City Bar & Restaurant, located at 424 SW 4th Avenue in downtown Portland
Contact information: www.unfilteredrefreshmenttour.com
What is it: Drinking for donations
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Name: Re-opening of the Bridgeport Brewpub and Bakery
Date: February 23, 2006: 6 p.m.-midnight
Location: 1313 NW Marshall Street Portland, OR
Contact information: www.bridgeportbrew.com
Cost: $10 for one drink, music and food
What is it: A grand celebration for the re-opening of the Bridgeport Brewery
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Name: The Thong Also Rises Reading
Date: Friday December 2, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Powell’s City of Books, 10th and Burnside
Portland, OR
Contact information: www.powells.com
What is it: A hilarious reading and book signing by the fabulous Jen Leo
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The Portland Jazz Festival starts today and runs through Feb. 25.
A couple got married on the Portland Tram on Valentine’s Day, marking the first time this has happened.
A office building going up in downtown Portland will be offering 933 square feet of indoor storage for 34 bikes, showers and lockers.
The Ace Hotel, a hip but somewhat budget motel, looks to have thrown open their doors in downtown Portland.
The Portland Rod & Custom Show is this weekend, which should be a big draw for custom hot rod fans.
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Portland is a fantastic city to visit in the summer - the temperatures are warm, the rain is virtually non-existant and there are a plethora of events taking place. June starts off the summer season with the Rose Festival and Rose Parade. Check out the Rose Festival website for more on this annual event.
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Name: The Portland Showcase of Wine & Cheese
Date: February 24, 2006, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Oregon Convention Center
Contact information: 503.232.0077 or Online
Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door
What is it: A fundraising benefit for the Boys&Girls club, with cheese, wine, hors d’oeuvres and, of course, wine!
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The nitty gritty:
December 3, 2005
7 p.m. til late
Studio 1050
1050 SE Water Ave
Portland, OR
Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served, as well as beer and wine.
This year we’re taking over the world - well, at least part of it. There will be some specific themes for everyone to enjoy. Check out BootBlog for the details.
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Name: Portland Women’s Show
Date: Friday-Sunday, October 28-30
Location: Portland Convention Center
Contact information: www.portlandwomenshow.com
Cost: $9 for adults, children 12 and under free
What is it: Show for women showcasing a variety of talent, things to spend money on and educational material
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