The longest days of the year are upon us, as are the summer festivals dedicated to drinking and leisuring in the sun, when it makes an appearance.
June 18, 2013
The Great Flood of 1894 (18-June-2013)
Join the Kick Ass Oregon History crew on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 for their 2nd Year Anniversary Party at the Jack London Bar (529 SW 4th) – and a presentation on the Great Flood of 1894, when the Willamette reached its all time Portland high water mark.
June 12, 2013
Portland Weekend Amusements (June 14-16, 2013)
Welcome, once again, to your weekend itinerary. I can’t think of any better way to spend a weekend than with books, pride, and a good old fashioned pagan festival (with beer garden!).
June 8, 2013
True Crime in Portland: Portland Exposé (12-June-2013)
The first installment of True Crime in Portland, presented by the Jim Elkins Appreciation Society and McMenamins Mission Cinema Society, features a screening of the 1957 noir film Portland Exposé on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).
June 5, 2013
Portland Weekend Amusements (June 8-9, 2013)
This seems as good a time as any to re-start the ol’ blog – two of my favorite annual events take place this weekend – the Portland Fruit Beer Festival and the Milk Carton Boat Races!