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Portland Men: Learn Floral Design, Drink Beer

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Sign up now for Beer & Bloom, a floral design workshop for men only, at Botanica Floral Design (412 NW Couch) on August 19, 2010.

According to a recent but not very scientific survey, Portland ranked 50 out of 50 as the nation’s Manliest City! Well seeing as how we can’t get any less manly, the time has come to embrace your inner ‘gentle’man and join us for our first ever Men’s Only floral design class. (Hey, you never know when you may be in a MacGyver-like situation where this skill may come in handy!))

Drink beer for a few hours while learning to arrange manly flowers – nothing more Portland than that!

Visit Botanica Floral Design’s In Store Events page for details.

Via GreenSmith on Twitter!

August 5: 7th Planet Picture Show presents Glitter

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GlitterPortland’s answer to MST3K, the 7th Planet Picture Show, takes place at 7pm this Thursday, August 5 2010 at Mount Tabor Theater (4811 SE Hawthorne).

Host Will Radik will be joined by Michelle DeFord and Polly Pospisil to comment on the infamous Mariah Carey vehicle, Glitter!

Billie Frank is a shy, young mixed-race girl who is sent away by her alcoholic mother at a very early age. At an orphanage, she befriends Louise and Roxanne. Flash forward to 1983. Billie and her friends are spotted by a record producer, Timothy Walker, who wants them to sing backup for his latest pop-music discovery. But when super DJ Dice hears Billie’s incredible voice, he makes a shady deal with Timothy to get her out of that dead-end situation. Soon, Billie and Dice are making hits inside the studio, and falling in love outside of it. Eventually, the pressure of her newfound celebrity puts too heavy a strain on Billie, forcing her to decide what it is she really wants from Dice, and what she wants for herself.

Show is free, but there’s an entirely optional suggested donation of $5. There’s a bar too, so you must be 21 and over to attend!

Don’t forget to dress glittery!

The Washington Post Discovers Cascadian Dark Ales

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Washington PostAn emerging beer style, CDA marries hops and dark malts is the title of a Washington Post article about the emergence of the distinctively Pacific Northwest beer style, the Cascadian Dark Ale (aka Black IPA).

CDAs have a unique flavor profile that you can’t duplicate merely by mixing a stout and an IPA. Brewers prefer such hop varieties as Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe and Amarillo, aromatic American strains with flavors often likened to grapefruit, lemon or orange. Hopping rates are often greater than in normal IPAs, and dry-hopping – adding hops during the fermentation or later – is a common practice.

In addition to giving readers of the Post a quick education on Cascadia, some fine local brews garner mention in the article, include Hopworks’ Secession Black India Pale Ale, and Deschutes’ Hop in the Dark.

Via OregonBeer on Twitter

August 6-8: Obonfest, Fremont Fest, Iranian Fest, Bridge Pedal, and More!

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As is the case every August weekend in Portland, you have a slew of events to choose from.

Friday

Jurassic ParkCort and Fatboy’s Midnight Movie: Jurassic Park

The Cort and Fatboy Midnight Movie for Friday, August 6 2010 is Jurassic Park . . .

Before the main feature starts, an episode of Amazing Stories will be shown. The Mission stars Kiefer Sutherland, Casey Siemaszko, and Kevin Costner, and was directed by Spielberg. [more]

Friday-Sunday

The Bite of OregonThe Bite of Oregon 2010

The 2010 Bite of Oregon celebrates the food and wine of Oregon at Waterfront Park, Friday through Sunday, August 6 through 8.

An impressive lineup of restaurants from all over the state will be preparing all manner of food, and of course craft beer and wine will be flowing. [more]

Saturday

Fremont Fest 2010Fremont Festival 2010

The 2010 Fremont Festival takes place Saturday, August 7th on NE Fremont between 42st and 50th.

Presented by the Beaumont Business Association, the Fremont Fest features a parade, fun runs, a fashion show, live music, horse and wagon rides, a homemade salsa challenge, and of course local artisans and vendors. [more]

Iranian Fest 2010Iranian Festival 2010

The 11th annual Iranian Festival takes place Saturday, August 7 in the South Park Blocks by PSU from 10am until 6pm.

“The display of Iranian Contributions to Portland’s Cultural Mosaic will include:
Classical, Instrumental & Modern Music, Persian Dance, Children’s Activities, Iranian Cuisine, Iran-related Book Fair, Iranian Art & Carpet, Local Business Vendors & Non-profit booths.” [more]

Obonfest 2010Obonfest 2010

Eating It Up in EdenRichard Engeman at the Pittock Mansion

Local historian and archivist Richard Engeman, is the author of one of the most essential books on my Oregon bookshelf, The Oregon Companion: An Historical Gazetteer of the Useful, the Curious, and the Arcane.

And this Saturday, August 7 2010 from noon until 2pm he will be speaking at the Pittock Mansion (3229 NW Pittock Drive). [more]

Honor your ancestors at the 2010 Obonfest on Saturday, August 7 from 3pm until 9pm.

Yup, a beer garden and spam musubi! [more]

Sunday

Bridge PedalBridge Pedal 2010

Sunday morning, August 8th 2010 the 15th annual Bridge Pedal takes place on and around downtown Portland’s bridges. This is the one day each year you can bike across the Marquam or Fremont bridges without breaking your neck or the law.

Register online or at a number of local bike shops. There are several rides to choose from: the 10 bridge, 36 mile ride; the 7 bridge, 23 mile ride; the 5 bridge, 11.5 mile ride, or the 3 mile and two bridge Kids Pedal. [more]

FA Community Shield2010 FA Community Shield

The 2010 FA Community Shield match, the traditional kick-off to the English football season, takes place Sunday, August 8 at Wembley Stadium in London. . .

In Portland Kells, Marathon Taverna, Costello’s Travel Caffe, and other usual suspects will feature the match – visit Portland Soccer Bars to find the place for you! [more]

August 12-15: Free Science Days at OMSI

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Omsi Free!Visit OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave) between August 12 and August 15 2010, and admission is free!

That means adults save $12, kids and seniors $9. (You’ll still have to pay regular admission to the OMNIMAX Theater, planetarium, and submarine however).

Receive $40 off OMSI Memberships during Free Science Days as well, and OMSI will be staying open longer hours – 9am to 9pm.

Via @OMSI