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BOLEROS FOR THE DISENCHANTED

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:06:28 GMT

Feb. 9-March 3, 2012 • Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark St., Portland ABOUT THE PLAY
Passion and humor collide amid the warm, sunny breezes of 1950s Puerto Rico when Eusebio sweeps Flora off her feet and off to America — away from her family and her familiar life. Nearly 40 years later, an angel visits Eusebio with a mysterious message that stirs up old secrets and causes Flora to question the life she has tirelessly built in a foreign land. This production is in English. We expect the performance to last about 2.5 hours, including intermission. Due to its adult themes, this play is suitable for ages 16+. PERFORMANCES & TICKETS
Boleros for the Disenchanted plays Feb. 10 through March 3, 2012 at the Milagro Theatre (525 SE Stark St., Portland, OR 97214). Performances are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Tickets range $15 (preview) to $29 from http://www.milagro.org or 503-236-7253. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups of 15 or more.

Dogfeathers Coffee and Juice

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:14:38 GMT

Dogfeathers Coffee and Juice is a Portland Food Cart that has no food, just beverages...done right. It's a cross between Starbucks and Jamba Juice, but

Tom Peterson Deals

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:32:37 GMT

Remember Tom Peterson's Furnish The Whole Room commercials? You could get a whole room full of furniture for a low price. It was 13 pieces as I recall,

Thousands Expected To Take Polar Plunge In Fundraiser For Special Olympics Oregon

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:59:46 GMT

On the morning of February 11, fully-clothed Portland Police Lieutenant Jeff Kaer will run across the sand at NE Portland's Broughton Beach, and into Columbia River, yelling at the top of his lungs as he hits the icy water. More than a thousand of his colleagues, friends and neighbors are expected to join him in his chilly plunge, with an even greater number of warmly dressed spectators watching from a safe distance. It's called the Polar Plunge. And even though it sounds a little crazy, this annual event will raise much-needed support for Special Olympics Oregon. Between February 3 and 18, five cities will host similar plunges with nearly 4,000 participants total. "Polar Plungers" in Eugene and Corvallis will sprint into the Willamette River. In Medford they'll jump into an unheated outdoor pool. And in Bend, they'll brave the icy Deschutes River. Each plunger will have raised a minimum of $50 in pledges from friends and family for the privilege of running into the water. Most won’t stop at $50, and an elite cadre of Super Plungers, who've raised at least $3,000 each, will enter the water in Portland once an hour for a twenty four hour period Polar Plungers can participate as individuals or recruit a group of friends to run into the water as a team. Many businesses have used this as a team-building exercise and community service project for their employees. Polar Plunge Oregon presented by Fred Meyer is made possible through extensive support from Oregon law enforcement agencies through the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) event. LETR is the largest grass roots fundraising effort for Special Olympics. This year's Polar Plunge will receive volunteer help with security, safety, publicity and plunging from fifteen law enforcement agencies around the state. The Portland Police Bureau will be joined by officers, personnel and support from Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Troutdale Police Department, and Oregon Air National Guard. Several hundred Law Enforcement officers from nearly 30 agencies will be taking the plunge state-wide. According to Special Olympics Oregon CEO Margaret Hunt, challenging economic times have not dampened people's willingness to give of their time and money. People wishing to take the plunge for Special Olympics Oregon can register online at PlungeOregon.com. Those who don't want to go into the cold water themselves can support another plunger or team, or they can take the “Too Chicken to Plunge” option. Details are on the website. What: Polar Plunge, a fundraiser for Special Olympics Oregon When: February 11 at 11 AM (other dates in February around the state) Where: Broughton Beach in NE Portland just past NE 33rd Drive on Marine Drive.

The Sausage Shack Rocks!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:08:12 GMT

The Sausage Shack rocks! The food is incredible, and I have to say the burger I had there was THE BEST burger I've had in Portland, hands down. I could

Portland Food Carts | Food Carts in Portland

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:27:27 GMT

Portland Food Carts are a very unique part of Portland, Oregon. Eat and dine at many outstanding food carts throughout Portland, enjoying all styles of cuisine.

Portland Oregon Transportation - Getting Around

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:50:59 GMT

Portland Oregon transportation consists of our light rail, trolley, sky tram, busses, biking and more. There are dozens of different ways of getting around Portland

Uniquely Portland Oregon. A Compelling Look at a Special City

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:43:19 GMT

A unique journey to Portland Oregon, looking through the eyes and experiences of a Portland lover

Things To Do In Portland Oregon

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:12:30 GMT

You simply can't run out of things to do in Portland. Better to get an organizer and check off the things to do in Portland Oregon as you do them all.

Portland Television | Portland Oregon TV

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:36:58 GMT

A look back at Portland television and the shows that made Portland Oregon TV cool.

New Portland, OR YouTube Channel!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:52:01 GMT

I've split off my main channel into another one that cover nothing but Portland, Oregon and all the groovy things there is to see, do, eat, etc in the Rose City. I hope you'll check it out and please subscribe. Thanks! Link it below.... http://www.youtube.com/lovingonportland

Tom Peterson Haircut Song

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:14:11 GMT

I just posted on YouTube our family doing a lip sync to the song, probably in 1990. View it here Hope this can help you out. If he still lives on Mt

Beyond Portland Oregon | Mt Hood, Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:36:36 GMT

Beyond Portland Oregon you'll discover the beauty of Mt Hood, the Oregon coast, and Columbia Gorge

The Romantic Oregon Coast

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:33:38 GMT

The romantic Oregon coast lies a short 90 minutes from Portland, Oregon. The Oregon coast makes for a wonderful vacation.

Portland Oregon Events | Events in Portland Oregon

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:25:30 GMT

So many Portland Oregon events, so little time. Events in Portland Oregon means fun for the entire family. Enjoy Portland Oregon at it's best.

December Gifts in Portland!

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:14:41 GMT

Christmas events and free parking is all the rage during the month of December in downtown Portland. Come on down, have some great fun, and merry Christmas to you all!

Portland Oregon Radio Stations | Portland Oregon Radio Online

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:02:33 GMT

The Portland Oregon radio stations have a genre for every taste. Listen to Portland Oregon radio online and enjoy the sound of Portland.

Portland Restaurant Guide | PDX Restaurant Reviews

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:13:11 GMT

Portland Restaurant Guide provides real reviews of restaurants in Portland Oregon and beyond. Honest reviews from a PDX foodie.

Portland Oregon Schools | Portland Public Schools

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 18:31:04 GMT

Portland Oregon Schools provide a unique education for anyone wanting to get into a specialty trade. Whether culinary, visual arts, medicine, whatever, you'll find a Portland school to fit your need.

Portland Oregon Restaurants | Dining in Portland Oregon

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 23:56:39 GMT

Portland Oregon Restaurants have so much to offer no matter what your tastes are. If you love to eat and dine, you'll find something exciting in Portland Oregon.

Portland Oregon Coffee | Coffee Houses Portland Oregon

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:41:58 GMT

The Portland Oregon Coffee runs like wine! The nations top coffee drinking city, we have enough coffee houses in Portland to keep any caffeine freak happy.

Shelters In Portland Oregon | Portland Food Banks

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:56:54 GMT

Shelters in Portland Oregon exists to help people in need in the Portland area. Shelters, Portland food banks and financial services make life bearable.

Living in Portland Oregon - Life in the City of Portland

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 23:38:29 GMT

People living in Portland Oregon enjoy a robust life of culture, history, safety, business and family. Thinking of moving to Portland? Excellent decision!

Portland Oregon News - Portland Newspapers and More

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:59:13 GMT

You can find the Portland Oregon news in all kind of forms. From our newspapers, television and radio. Whatever your choice, where you go, stay up to date with Portland Oregon news.

Portland, OR: Perfect Combo of City and Nature

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 06:18:40 GMT

My hubby and I just moved to Portland, OR 3 weeks ago from California, and this city/area is absolutely beautiful! We were sick of the rat-race, nasty

Portland Oregon Deals and Discounts

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:15:40 GMT

Find Portland Oregon deals, discounts and coupons to make the things you do in Portland even more enjoyable

Tony Thomas Represents Portland, OR on VIDBLOGGER NATION

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 01:49:29 GMT

Yup, I'm thrilled to be part of a new video On-Demand channel on Comcast cable TV called VIDBLOGGER NATION. As one of 10 other video bloggers from around the nation, I was chose to represent my city, Portland, Oregon. Not only that, I venture out and beyond to the Oregon coast, the Gorge, Mt Hood, and other areas in the great Pacific NW. For more information, check out my blog post about VidBlogger Nation.

Early KOIN-TV News

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:24:17 GMT

KOIN-TV went on the air on channel 6 in October 1953. The original news team was Art Kirkham doing news, Johnny Carpenter with sports, and Bob Lynott

Rusty Nails At Rigler Elementary School, Late 60's or early 70's

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:14:13 GMT

I think I remember an early presentation in the school auditorium with Rusty Nails performing slight of hand tricks created by the audience using the Magic

Portland Oregon Jobs | Find A Job In Portland Oregon

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:53:08 GMT

Looking for Portland Oregon jobs? Do a Portland job search and find jobs in Portland Oregon

Portland Has Friendly Homeless People

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:51:06 GMT

I enjoy walking to work in downtown Portland and meeting the hundreds of homeless asking for money. I now work two jobs so I can support them too. Thanks

Portland Food And Wine Event: Pinot In The City

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:35:53 GMT

More than 100 wineries. One urban block. Experience the Willamette Valley like never before. Two days of spectacular Willamette Valley wines, winemakers and food. Meet the faces behind the labels in an exciting urban setting. Whet your palate with amazing wines and a 'behind the scenes' look at winegrowing, barrel making and wine-making. Get a taste of the Valley without leaving the city limits. Location: The Pearl District Address: NW 9th and Marshall, Portland OR 97209 Event Fee: One day ticket: $60 or a two day ticket: $90 Tickets available online: http://willamettewines.com/events/pinot-in-the-city/ Dates: Saturday & Sunday, September 10-11, 2011 Time: 2-6pm

Favorite Portland Food Cart: Holy Cannoli

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:53:30 GMT

Holy Cannoli! Wicked Italian has the best Italian sandwiches yet seen in PDX! And they have cannolis (reported to remind those from NYC of home) which

2011 Portland Street of Dreams

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:34:17 GMT

Don't miss the 2011 Street of Dreams, going on now until Aug. 28th. Being held in my old stomping grounds, Tigard, Oregon, this annual event showcasing some very lovely homes is sure to be a big hit once again. Find out what the Portland Street of Dreams is all about.

Rusty Nails - Clown Prince of Portland, OR

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 05:38:04 GMT

Rusty Nails (formally, Rusty the Clown) made the kids of Portland, Oregon laugh from 1957 until 1972 and beyond. Find out more about Rusty Nails, the clown prince of the Portland television airwaves.

Rusty Nails | Rusty The Clown

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:28:12 GMT

Rusty Nails hosted Portland television kid's shows for many years. Learn more about Rusty the Clown.

As An Actor On The Ramblin Rod Show

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 03:32:36 GMT

My name is Jay Mather. I was honored at one time to be an actor on the Ramblin Rod Show We were there doing some Disney characters. I was the Madd Hatter.

Smile Winner Snub on Ramblin Rod Show

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:14:19 GMT

I had been practicing my smile when I was informed we were going to be on the Ramblin Rod Show. For the next few weeks all those around me saw my million

Portland Smartphone Apps

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:31:17 GMT

Find Portland Smartphone Apps to help you visit and maneuver Portland Oregon on your Smartphone, at your convenience

REVIEW: Lucky House - Vancouver, WA

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:05:56 GMT

My review of Lucky House in Vancouver, WA. If you want good Chinese food, try Lucky House. Leave your own review.

Powells Book Store Portland OR | Powells City of Books

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:07:58 GMT

Powells Book Store in Portland OR is the world's largest independent bookstore in the World. Covering a city block, Powells City of Books on Burnside is a book lover's dream come true.

Searching For Best Burger In Portland

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:02:40 GMT

I'm on the hunt for the best burger in Portland, OR. Do you know where it is? I'd love to hear from you on my Portland Facebook Page. Don't forget to LIKE it! ;)

Portland Senior Living – Not Just A City for Young People!

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:18:03 GMT

The Portland senior living communities around the Portland areas are thriving. The Rose City is the perfect place for seniors to settle in.

12 Year Old Portland Girl Creates Mermaid Beach Game

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:02:02 GMT

Gamewright, a leading manufacturer of family games based in Newton, Massachusetts, is making a splash with its new 2011 game release, Mermaid Beach. The ocean-themed card game Mermaid Beach is invented by Portland's own Emily Ehlers, who was eight years old when she created the game. Now twelve, she is the second kid to invent a Gamewright game. Sleeping Queens is Gamewright's first kid-invented game, and has been a top-seller since its 2005 introduction. Mermaid Beach, along with seven other new Gamewright releases, will be unveiled at NY Toy Fair in February 2011. Ehlers is a Portland, Oregon native and lives with her parents and two brothers. She was inspired to create Mermaid Beach in 2007 when she and her family spent an entire year living aboard a 42-foot sailboat. "We spent several weeks sailing around Cape Cod at the start of our trip. That is where I got the idea. Because we were always on the water or in the water, I started thinking about what if mermaids were real?" says Ehlers. "We had a lot of time being on a boat, and I liked the idea of using some of it to make a new game instead of just playing the ones we already had. It was my idea to make the game about mermaids and shell collecting, but everyone in my family helped with ideas for how the game would work. My brothers Jake and Drew helped me make cards so we could play and test out the game. My mom and dad played lots of rounds with us and helped us work out the kinks." Mermaid Beach is a very splashy card game that features a colorful cast of undersea characters such as Swirly Shirley, Betsy Bubbles and Rip Ryder. Try to collect the most seashell cards but watch out for sneaky waves and icky seaweed along the way. Most of all - don't get caught holding the sea monster at the end of the game! "Because we are a family game company, it's always very special and exciting when we can produce a game that was invented by a kid," says Jason Schneider, director of product development and marketing for Gamewright. "From the first time we tested Emily's prototype for Mermaid Beach, we knew there was something unique about the game play and we fell in love with the silly characters. A lot of imagination went into creating this game." Gamewright, a leading manufacturer of family games, is best known for such household hits as Slamwich, Rat-a-Tat Cat, In a Pickle, and the Scrambled States of America Game. Gamewright prides itself on making games that foster laughter, learning, friendship and fun. Kids, parents, grandparents, and educators all agree that Gamewright makes some of the best games on the planet. For more information, please visit www.gamewright.com.

Oregon Grinder Pizza Memories......

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:49:04 GMT

My grandparents lived in Keiser for years and when we would visit from Eastern Oregon, Organ Grinder Pizza was one of our favorite places in the world

Eat Your Berries! Oregon Berry Festival

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:37:49 GMT

Your Mother always told you, "Eat Your Berries!" The Ecotrust event spaces in Portland, will host the Oregon Berry Festival, July 22nd & 23rd, 2011. Visitors will have a chance to taste and buy some of the season's best berries and also sample amazing products made with Oregon's berry bounty. Admission is free for all events at the Ecotrust. Hours will be from noon to six on Friday, July 22nd and 11AM to six on Saturday, July 23rd. This will be a fun family event with children's activities, live entertainment on the "Blues Berry" stage, a Portland chef berry cook-off and a chance to win a cargo bike filled with berry goodies and eat your fill of Oregon berries. There will be ice creams, pies, cobblers, jams, strawberry shortcake plus the unexpected taste treat like Marionberry BBQ sauce, red raspberry wine, cranberry chocolates, natural blueberry soda and much more. Visit the Oregon Berry Festival website for more information. They are accepting vendor, volunteer and entertainment applications at this time. Check back soon to buy tickets to the Gala Berry Dinner prepared by Executive Chef Phillipe Boulot and held at the Heathman Hotel on Saturday, July 23rd. The Oregon berry industry is one of the largest and oldest in the U.S. Four Oregon berry groups are joining together for the first time to promote their berries as "Oregon" berries at this festival. The festival is funded in part by a USDA Grant award through the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture.

Pay-By-Phone Portland Parking

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 02:17:32 GMT

Next month, Portland visitors and residents will have the opportunity to plug their parking meter using their cell phone. As a 90-day experiment, Atlanta-based company ParkMobile is giving the parking in the Pearl District a tech makeover which will allow people to pay their parking meter fee with their cell phone.

Portland Insider Newsletter - Subscribe!

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:11:47 GMT

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Craigslist Portland Oregon - Search Craigs List in Portland

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:56:14 GMT

Search Craigslist Portland Oregon to find Portland jobs, apartments or homes, or anything else in Portland

Bite of Oregon 2011 Coming Up Soon!

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:28:06 GMT

The annual Bite of Oregon in Portland, OR is coming up very soon. I hope everyone has their feed bags on! ;) Get ready for August 12-14, 2011, as the Bite of Oregon sets up at Tom McCall Waterfront Park for cooking demonstrations, Iron Chef Oregon, food booths, wine, the beer garden and tons of other fun things.