The Portland metro area is full of great farmer’s markets which thrive all summer long, but the Portland Farmer’s Market is easily one of the biggest and best.
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If you never visit Portland without an empty suitcase in which to carry books home, know that you’re not alone. Powell’s Books is such a popular stop on many trips to Portland that some people will save their book-buying lists for months anticipating the shopping adventure. The main store, Powell’s City of Books, is the largest independent new and used bookshop on earth. It’s so big, in fact, that the store map is not just handy, it’s a necessity.
Powell’s can be intimidating to the newcomer, and confusing as well. Unlike most new/used booksellers, Powell’s actually shelves both new and used books together. This means that if you find that the book you want is in stock, you won’t necessarily be guaranteed that it’s a new copy. If you find a used copy, however, you’re likely to score a great deal on a book that’s been at least given a once-over to make sure it’s not damaged. Powell’s buys used books every day, so the stock is always changing. True book lovers can - and often do - spend entire days wandering the store’s shelves.
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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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What: Lucy Warehouse Sale
Where: 3135 NW Industrial St.
Portland, OR 97210
When: Thursday, February 16: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, February 17: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, February 18: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., or while it lasts!
Contact: Lucy.com
Insider tip: All sales are final, and they only accept cash or check
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What: 1000+ booths of holiday cheer
Where: Portland Expo Center - see www.expochristmasbazaar.com
When: Two weekends following Thanksgiving - next dates are Friday-Sunday, December 2-4
Insider tip: Don’t pay for parking! You can park off-site and take a shuttle or if you’re not afraid of walking, park on the backside of the expo center, near the wetland park
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One of the highlights of any shopping tour of Portland is the Portland Saturday Market in Old Town. It’s been running since 1974, connecting artists and artisans directly with the people who buy their products. The market is also a great place to get a quick bite to eat in the international food court. And though it doesn’t run year-round, it’s only during a few months of the year that you won’t find it open and bustling on weekends - rain or shine!
The market sits under the western end of the Burnside Bridge, between SW Naito Parkway and SW 1st Avenue. So although it’s outdoors, much of it is under the cover of the bridge so you’ll be able to do most of your shopping in a rain-free environment (even in the winter). Some of the market booths aren’t covered by the bridge, however, and the food court is entirely exposed, so dress appropriately and bring an umbrella just in case!
In addition to the Portland Saturday Market being open every weekend from March until Christmas Eve, the entire week prior to Christmas the market is traditionally open every day for those last minute Christmas shopping needs.
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Portland International Airport said on March 5 it expected to have served its 300 millionth passenger since beginning operations 66 years ago. PDX also apparently set an all-time record of more than 14 million passengers served in 2006.
The Portland Saturday Market, now in its 33rd year, is once again open for business.
A new book titled Read Portland: The City in Prose has gotten a write up in the Portland Mercury. The book, which engages in a “literary exploration of the city’s past and present” via almost eighty written selections of various authors and forms of written word, …
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What: Woodburn Company Stores
Where: Woodburn, Oregon (about 40 miles S of Portland on I-5)
When: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Insider tip: If you go, bring your patience for crowds, chaos and traffic jams
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Name: Crave Holiday Shopping Party
Date: Wednesday, November 30, 5-9 p.m.
Location: 800 East Burnside Portland, OR
Contact information: www.craveportland.com
Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
What is it: A holiday shopping extravaganza filled with boutique shopping, entertainment, food and fun - all in one place
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What: Catlin Gabel Rummage Sale
Where: Portland Expo Center
When: Thursday Nov. 3, 5-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday November 4-5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday November 6, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (by invite only)
Contact: www.catlin.edu/news/rummage
Insider tip: One of the largest rummage sales in the world - get there early and prepare to dig in
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