Believe it or not, the OLCC has relaxed its rules on alcohol delivery. Oregonians can call their local grocer and schedule same-day delivery of wine and/or beer in unlimited quantities. Not so fast—orders must be placed by 9 a.m. and delivered by 9 p.m. New Seasons is now on speed dial... more...

The fashion forecast for Fall 2008 is modern, sleek, and sexy.That's right. TriMet is pimping your ride with 22 new Siemens "S70/Avanto" light rail vehicles. This model is currently used in Houston, Texas; San Diego, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Paris, France.  An improved interior layout leaves space for eight more seats per train plus additional standing room. While existing MAX trains can carry up to more...

Antony and the Johnsons in concert with the Oregon Symphony,conducted by Nico Muhly, and part of the 2008 Time-Based Art FestivalSeptember 5, 2008 at 8:30 pmArlene Schnitzer Concert HallStarting at 10 am on Friday, June 27, 2008 PICA will begin a special MEMBERS ONLY pre-sale for tickets to see Antony and the Johnsons in concert with the Oregon Symphony, conducted by Nico Muhly as part of the 2008 Time-Based Art Festival. Available to more...

You knew this had to be true...From the Portland Business Journal:Portland is among the top five best cities for architecture and design, according to an independent study conducted by one of the world's leading architectural practices.Looking at 10 criteria including architecture awards, "green" design and public transit systems, New York-based RMJM Hillier, the North American division of the worldwide architecture firm RMJM, more...

If you were wondering what the music, dancing, and bikes were all about this past saturday it was Pedalpalooza's Splash Dance. The mobile dance party hit the major fountains in the central city for some good wet fun. In the afternoon, they stopped by Jamison to get their groove on. As you can see a good time was had by all ages.  Mobile tunes provided by CrankMyChain! Cycle TVTree Bike? I think burning man is somehow more...

Sorry, there are no photos to go with this story.  I was wondering about how you order the size of drink you want.Starbucks        BikiniSmall               AMedium            BGrande             CVenti               more...

I remember a similar experience when I was doing my MBA. We did a project as a business looking to enter into a new market. At the end we presented our analysis to a group of industry professionals and received their feedback. It was incredibly insightful getting that commentary from people who are doing that kind of work in the real world.Motivating these architecture students to think about sustainability now, and having their designs more...

World-class music. Gorgeous setting. Great cause. What could be better?Join blues fans from throughout the world at the 21st annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival, presented by First Tech Credit Union, July 3 to 6, 2008. This renowned festival takes place annually on the grassy banks of the beautiful Willamette River at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, Ore.The Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is an anomaly in the more...

From The Oregonian:A sewer repair project that started on West Burnside Street in mid-May will stretch throughout Portland's downtown core for the next seven months.The $5.8 million project will primarily include work on east-west streets from Southwest Oak to Mill between Fourth and Sixth avenues starting next week.The work on Burnside is expected to be complete by next Friday.Although the work on each street will be between one and more...

We here at Neighborhood Notes are looking to switch to bicycles for many of our daily errands and running around the central city. I used to ride both a road and mountain bike a fair amount. However, planning, designing, and launching the new website curtailed my "joy" rides. It doesn't look like that is going to change any time soon. So rather than look at my old rides and feel guilty, I am looking to acquire a city bike so more...