Many things happen at the Alpenrose Dairy property, 6149 S.W. Shattuck Road, including some high-level bicycle racing, especially in the Velodrome Challenge, a 16th annual event that will be held July 17 through 19. It draws riders from around the world, including some Olympians.
The Velodrome is one of only 25 bicycle racing tracks in the nation, and its known for its incline 43-degree angles on the corners, meaning racers must maintain a speed of 12.5 miles per hour to remain upright. Its also a unique track because its concrete; most others are wooden.
Velodrome bikes have no brakes, and they have a single fixed rear gear, or cog. For info: www.alpenrosechallenge.com
Garden art
Want to take a road trip and enjoy some art? Art in the Garden will be featured again at The Oregon Garden in Silverton, and it includes outdoor art installations by David Hillesland, Tyler Brumfield and Paul Jenkins, July 10 through Sept. 30. For info: www.oregongarden.org
Matthews 50th
A lot of Portland music fans venture to the Gorge Amphitheatre near Quincy, Wash., for concerts and many will likely be there Sept. 4 through 6 for some milestone events. The Dave Matthews Band returns to the venue for its traditional Labor Day weekend shows, and Sept. 6 will mark the bands 50th show there. For more: www.davematthewsband.com
Nikkei benefit
The Oregon Nikkei Endowment celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Japanese American Historical Plaza and Bill of Rights Memorial with a benefit banquet at 5 p.m. July 18 at the Hillton Portland and Executive Tower, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave. Special guest remarks will be made by Gov. Kate Brown.
Cost is $125 per person. To register, contact the Oregon Nikkei Endowment at 503-224-1458 or info@oregonnikkei.org, or register online at: www.oregonnikkei.org
State of Oregon Craft film
The Portland Tribune last month wrote about the Museum of Contemporary Crafts State of Oregon Craft exhibit, which runs through Aug. 15. The museum also partnered with a local filmmaker and producer, Blacktop Films, to document and engage selected makers in the exhibition, illustrating the uniquely Oregon story of craft.
The nine films can be viewed online at mocc.pnca.edu and on Vimeo (www.vimeo.com/craftmuseum); info on Blacktop can be found at: www.blacktopfims.com
