Bread & Brew: Plenty of summer indulgences still await
Korean food, wine adventures, fruit festivals beckon Whether you stay in town or take a quick escape from the city, theres still plenty of tasty summertime fun and food and drink to be had. Heres...
View ArticleREADY TO PARTY WITH PORTLAND: ANDREW W.K. IS ONE FUN SINGER
MFNW/Project Pabst hits stages around town Aug. 25-28 Andrew W.K. may be the most self-deprecating performer in rock n roll history. In a world where singing celebrities sometimes slam one another...
View ArticleTest Drive: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e
I was crawling along in rush hour freeway traffic when the temperature topped 90 degrees. But I didnt care. I was surrounded by the finest luxury features, listening to a dynamite stereo system, and...
View ArticleAugust is prime time for dinners in the field
Field & Vine, Plate & Pitchfork events link people, charities Imagine, for a second, strolling through a vineyard with wine glass in hand, then sitting down at a long, candle-lit communal table...
View ArticleTest Drive: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 SE
Heres a pleasant surprise the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage is significantly improved over the first version. Although far from the best subcompact on the market, it is now worth seriously considering if...
View ArticleSleuths crack eerie cases in Ritter's young adult novels
Springfield teacher sets 'Jackaby' series in 19th century There are strange goings-on, and William Ritters irresistible sleuths are back together again to crack the case. Ritter, who lives...
View ArticleMovie Time
Big screen Last week, Aug. 5 Suicide Squad; Gleason; Nine Lives This week, Aug. 12 Florence Foster Jenkins (Paramount), PG-13, 110 minutes About Its the story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a...
View ArticleBits & Pieces
Rappelling downtown If you see people rappelling off the 200 Market Street building Aug. 20, your eyes wont be deceiving you. Its part of a fundraiser for Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest, and...
View ArticleLOCAL WIND BLOWING IN SCOTLAND
Ensemble competes in World Pipe Band Championships, 'the Olympics of the bagpipe world' Athletes are gathered in Rio for the Olympics ... and blowers are blowing in Scotland to be the worlds best....
View Article'Combat Boots & Country Roots'
Aug. 11 concert at Crystal Ballroom benefits veterans John Steinbaugh, a decorated member of the U.S. Army, has seen the rigors of conflict up close, having done 13 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He...
View ArticleWorld poverty drives Huyen to seek crown
To choose a pageant platform, Ms. Oregon looks to her own past On the day that Thuy Huyen received her crown and sash in the mail proclaiming her Ms. Oregon 2016, she thought she was daydreaming. It...
View ArticleTropical potion tepache in a drink category all its own
Local producer grows tiny industry through tastings, education Tepache: Its the newest, most mysterious and possibly the most delicious drink to hit Portland in years. Nobody knows what tepache is,...
View ArticleShort List
MISC. Alberta Street Fair Therell be kids activities, shopping, food carts, music, food and beverages at the 19th annual event. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, Northeast Alberta Street,...
View ArticleLive Music
Aug. 12 Sarahs smile Sarah Jarosz boasts a rich alto voice, plays mandolin, octave mandolin, guitar and banjo and has put out a critically acclaimed album called Undercurrent. The disc features...
View ArticleBite dishes out local gourmet nibbles
Taste Oregon's finest foods, drinks without breaking the bank Save your appetite, and then save your money at The Bite of Oregon, the states premier culinary event, Friday through Sunday, Aug. 12-14...
View ArticleGet bodies, bikes in gear for Bridge Pedal
Another year, another bridge to cross. Last year, participants in the Providence Bridge Pedal had the opportunity to ride over the Tilikum Crossing before the new structure opened to the public. This...
View ArticleMobile venue serves up taste of opera
Truck travels around city converting new listeners to art form By bringing the performances to the people with Opera a la Cart, Portland Opera hopes to break down some stereotypes about the classic...
View ArticleWARPED TOUR'S RAW ENERGY PUTS HEAT BACK IN SUMMER
Legacy bands like Less Than Jake join newer artists for nonstop music at Expo Center Aug. 13 Kevin Lyman, founder of the Vans Warped Tour, says the famed traveling rock fests lineup this year includes...
View ArticleFraming the discussion on timber
Brought to you by Arrow Timber Framing for the Portland Tribune - Sponsored Content - Bert Sarkkinen is used to having ah-ha! moments. For the last twenty one years, hes worked tirelessly with...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Pickathon 2016
Perfect summer weather draws thousands to 18th-annual indie-roots music festival The 18th-annual Pickathon indie-roots music festival brought thousands of music fans to Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley...
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