To Joe Weston, good investments are a tool to benefit the communityBy KRISTINA BRENNEMAN     Issue date: Tue, Jun 28, 2005The Tribune------------------------------------------------------------------------   Joe Weston was just a “snot-nosed kid” in the 1950s when he used $2,500 earned from a paper route to buy a duplex in Northeast Portland.   He still owns the duplex, but he’s added a few more more...

Series features latin rhythms of Alfred Muro, saxman Patrick Lamb and classical Chinese music Inspired by the lingering light of summer evenings and the magic of the garden at dusk, the Portland Classical Chinese Garden will present its third summer concert series again on six consecutive Tuesdays beginning July 5. "Tuesdays by Twilight: Midsummer Music in the Portland Classical Chinese Garden" offers you the rare chance to enjoy live more...

Willamette MBA aimed at Portland professionalsTwo-year program in Pearl District will debut in the fallDAN DE CARBONELStatesman JournalJune 27, 2005Willamette University is extending its campus north on Interstate 5 with the launch of a graduate business-degree program in Portland.The Salem university's new home in the Pearl District will feature classrooms for the professional Master of Business Administration program as well as more...

Oba Announces Weekend Lunch!Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00pm to 4:30pmRESERVE YOUR TABLE NOW!Visit us on the web @ http://www.obarestaurant.comOba! Restaurante555 NW 12th AvePortland, OR 97209Call now for reservations: 503.228.6161 more...

While surfing on the internet, I found a blog called Metro Blog and saw this interesting article about newspapers in NW Portland. Enjoy!Gentrifying Northwest Portland and the Pearl District now have two monthly newspapers covering their environs.The Northwest Examiner is the incumbent. Now in its 19th year, it does not shrink from stories that impact its coverage area - hookers on Burnside, parking garage controversies on NW 23rd, and more...

Welcome to the new version of "Neighborhood Notes". New colors, new format and a new way to spread the word in The Pearl. At the end of each article, you'll see an envelope icon. If you click on it, you'll be able to send the article above it to a friend. You'll also notice that the most recent articles appear on the right side of the page, along with the site archives. The discussion forum will be available soon, but is temporarily out more...

Bank Offers New In-Store Experience: Customers Create CDs of Local MusicUmpqua Bank the Pacific Northwest's largest community bank, is launching a new program called Discover Local Music, which connects Portland customers with the eclectic sounds of the city's vibrant music scene. Starting today, customers who open a new account at the Umpqua Bank Pearl Store have the opportunity to browse Umpqua's Discover Local Music Catalog and more...

Many of you remember Andrew Sugar, the owner of a series of unfortunate restaurant/bars located at 1338 NW Hoyt...the last of which was Fuel. After a long neighborhood battle to close that establishment, the location is home to a new owner and a new restaurant called Olea.I found the following review online and thought you all might like to read it:New Olea pushes the food, and beauty, factors higherLast Friday night at the opening of more...

Residents and workers of the Pearl are invited to meet the Pearl District Neighborhood Association's Board of Directors . They will be on hand to give you an update on the area and field your burning questions.These events are held quarterly and provide a great place to meet neighbors and have questions answered. Coffee, pastries, and other goodies will be served.Saturday, July 16th9:30-11am"Gallery Room"Paragon Restaurant1309 NW Hoyt more...

Someone just asked me about Vigne Wine Bar....as in Where did it go? The owners recently sold Vigne to none other than Timothy Nishimoto, a member of the band Pink Martini. Along with the new owner, Vigne has a new name: Vino Paradiso.While Vigne focused on wine for the connosieur palate, Vino Paradiso features wines that are enjoyable for both new and experienced wine enthusiasts. more...