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Nov 19,2008
Party with Icebreaker and Get Free Socks on Thanksgiving!
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/20/2008 06:00 PM
Event Location: Icebreaker Nature Clothing, 108 NW 9th Street, Suite 200
Event Location: Icebreaker Nature Clothing, 108 NW 9th Street, Suite 200
Icebreaker is having a one-year anniversary party to celebrate the opening of its first USA store on 11th and West Burnside. Details below. Party with us from 6pm-9pm with Live Music by Subcon
New Zealand Wine & Widmer Beer
Appetizers provided by Elephant's Deli
20% off Full Price items
50% off SS08, FW07 Free socks this Thanksgiving! See our site for details.
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Nov 19,2008
It's Crab Season!
by Josie
Event Date: 12/04/2008 06:30 PM
Event Location: In Good Taste
Event Location: In Good Taste
December kicks off the traditional start to Dungeness crab Season; Chef Dan Brophy shows you how to take advantage of Oregon's bounty The crab season comes but once a year-and Oregon has some of the best crab there is. On December 4th, Chef Dan Brophy creates a six course crab feast in a cooking class at In Good Taste. The menu is designed to highlight crab, and features classic dishes like King Crab with Black Pepper Aioli, Snow Crab with Mignonette Sauce, Dungeness Crab with Classic Cocktail Sauce, Creamy Crab Bisque, and Dungeness Crab Cakes Over Risotto . Complementary wines will be served with the meal. Chef Brophy draws on his background as a chef and tidal specialist, and shares tips for working with fresh crab. The presentation style class includes instruction on how to purchase and cook the delicious crustaceans. About Dan Brophy Dan Brophy is a Certified Executive Chef and a Certified Culinary Educator. He is an edible inner tidal specialist and has bee
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Nov 19,2008
Behind the Scenes at Nuvrei
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 11/22/2008 10:00 AM
Event Location: Nuvrei, 404 NW 10th Avenue
Event Location: Nuvrei, 404 NW 10th Avenue
Not long ago, we scooped about a special behind-the-scenes event at Nuvrei . Well, the very first event is scheduled for November 22, and it is already half full. We knew this would be one hot ticket! 10 a.m.–noon. Here are the details...
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Nov 19,2008
Notes of Interest » November 18 Bookmarks
by pearlgirl
Our intent was to have these bookmarks up this morning, but technology threw us a curveball. Funny, funny. Anyhoo, yesterday we bookmarked five Portland-related topics that we thought you might dig: BikePortland.org has launched its very own online bookstore in partnership with a local bookseller, the US Green Building Council has upgraded its 2009 LEED rating system, Portland-based Shizzow began shouting in San Francisco (add that to your geektionary!), Architect Ben Waechter left his mark on a Northeast Portland neighborhood, and Portland Center Stage questions what role design and technology will play in the future. Follow the links below and read all about it. <a href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" mce_href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" rel="me" title="Visit me on Ma.gnolia">Visit me on Ma.gnolia</a> Check out all of our bookmarks on ma.gnolia
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Nov 19,2008
Thank you Nuvrei + photos
by nancy
Nuvrei gave a spectacular class on marzipan molding and decorating yesterday at Isobel's Clubhouse . Thank you to Nuvrei owners for organizing this and donating time and materials, to Lynnette and Ken for making the introduction and much appreciation for Brian F., Emi, Levi and Brian R. who gave hands on instruction and coaching to the kids. The parents had a great time as well. They enjoyed connecting with the staff, asking questions about their favorite pastries, and learning more about the special desserts Nuvrei has developed for Thanksgiving. Brian R. volunteered to take photos, and really captured the joy and focus on the kids faces. Check them out on our flickr page .
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Nov 19,2008
Flock and Tumble
by CHYCHELE
Flock and Tumble made it's debut this past weekend at Audio Cinema . Flock and Tumble, a collage of movement, music, lights, and video inspired by animal movements and social behaviors, was created by Seth Nehil who master minded the whole shebang. Linda Austin, of Performance Works NorthWest , contributed choreography. The performers flocked, swarmed, and occasionally tumbled to Nehil's compositions containing ambient sounds, while the video, featuring the highly awesome Seattle/Portland dance group Wooly Mammoth Comes to Dinner , was flickered on the several walls behind them. And CHYCHELE Event Design was there to help pull it all together.All in all it was an experimental evening not to be missed. But if you did miss it, or you just want to know more about the making of Flock and Tumble go here .
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Nov 19,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Preparing the Feast (Part 2)
by pearlgirl
Portland has a bounty of local wine retailers, specialty cheese shops, and bakeries. Many are offering something special just for the Thanksgiving table. We sourced a great list of wine and cheese recommendations, special holiday breads and scrumptious holiday desserts. Enjoy! Wine Cork: A Bottle Shop Concordia 2901 NE Alberta St 503.281.2675 ( more info )
Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun, noon–5 p.m.
Northwest District 1715 NW Lovejoy St 503.501.5028 Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun, noon–5 p.m. Closed Mondays
Closed Thanksgiving Recommendation: Touraine La Briderie, 2007 - from the Loire Valley in France its made from gamay noir, cabernet franc, and malbec grapes. It has that lovely earthiness that goes well with roast turkey. $18 Hip Chicks Do Wine Reed 4510 SE 23rd Ave. 503.234.3790 ( more info )
Open daily,
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Nov 19,2008
Cock in the Pearl
by roxanne
Sometimes there is just no good reason as to why or how things occur. For example, did you ever wonder why the Cock with the big shoes sits on the chair in the window of the Sheepskin of Oregon store in the Pearl? Well, according to one of the store employees, the Cock was given to the owner of the store as a gift and has been sitting in the store window ever since, modeling sheepskin shoes. It is unclear as to who might have fitted Cock for these shoes, but they are awfully big. It appears that Cock has become a mascot of sorts. Another interesting thought: Cock has been a silent observer of all of the changes that have taken place on Glisan Street over the years. Can you believe the store has been in the Pearl for 30 years--long before The Pearl was called "The Pearl." Wonder what Cock would say if he could talk? Photo: Roxanne Mossman Read More...
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Nov 19,2008
CHAP Holiday Bizarre
by pearlgirl
Children's Healing Art Project is excited to announce the opening of CHAP Holiday Bizarre, our 27-day art-making factory, retail shop and gallery in the newest architectural landmark in Portland, the 937 building. 937 condominiums is a 16-story tower located in the heart of the much-acclaimed Pearl District at 937 NW Glisan. The innovate fractal structure of the 937, designed by Holst Architects, surrounds the spiritual elegance of the interior spaces, designed by Ankrom Moisan, and has been generously donated to CHAP for our Holiday Bizarre by Patrick Kessi and Geoff Wenker of the 937 Group. CHAP Holiday Bizarre, open November 28 thru December 24, brings the art our non-profit helps create in local hospitals back to the public in ways that allow each child to be seen for their artistic talents rather than for their disease, diagnosis or disability. CHAP Holiday Bizarre is "Recession Retail" at its best with art and clothing bargains starting at $1. Holiday Bizarre will
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Nov 18,2008
The First Flush - Unveiling the Portland Loo
by jenniferd
Event Date: 12/08/2008 11:00 AM
Event Location: NW 5th & Glisan
Event Location: NW 5th & Glisan
The city's first Portland Loo will be unveiled on 12/8/2008, as Commissioner Randy Leonard takes the first flush! The Portland Loo is the brainchild of Commissioner Leonard who saw a growing global problem and sought out a novel, local solution. His philosophy is, "When you gotta go, you gotta go." Commissioner Leonard recognizes that all humans are entitled to a little dignity when taking care of such private business. The Loos are: Lightweight: The unit is composed of a minimal materials. Utilizing stainless steel wall panels mounted to a slim profile structure means that the Portland Loo weighs a fraction of a typical restroom and can be delivered on site as a complete enclosure. Open: Louvers at the top and bottom of the wall create an interior environment that offers complete user privacy, while remaining as connected with the outside as possible. The lower louvers are angled to provide law enforcement the opportunity to observe the number of
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