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August 19: 7th Planet Picture Show presents No Law 4000, Turkish Superman

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Turkish SupermanPortland’s answer to MST3K, the 7th Planet Picture Show, takes place at 7pm this Thursday, August 19 2010 at Mount Tabor Theater (4811 SE Hawthorne).

And you’re in for a treat. It’s a double feature!

First film, the 30 minute long No Law 4000

Look out Joss Whedon! The Swedish have taken the future-western to a whole new level. I’m not exactly sure where that level is but… The only thing we really learn about the massive changes that took place between our time and the year 4000 is that aliens invaded Mexico. Also, there’s a character named Space Mahooney. It’s a good time.

And then, Turkish Superman!

The Return of Superman (the actual title of the movie known in the USA as Turkish Superman) opens by trying to convince us that an array of holiday ornaments is space, and a green glass bulb is The Planet Krypton. The “Fortress of Solitude” looks very similar to some caves we saw in Turkish Star Wars.

Show is free, but there’s an entirely optional suggested donation of $5. 21 and over only, there’s a bar!

August 21: Montavilla Brewfest 2010

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Update: The 2011 Thatcher’s (aka Montavilla) Brewfest takes place Saturday, August 20 – details here!

Montavilla Brewfest 2010The 2010 Montavilla Brewfest takes place Saturday, August 21 from noon until 9pm in the parking lot in back of Thatcher’s Restaurant and Lounge (7906 SE Stark).

Over 20 local breweries will be offering over 40 beers for tasting. BBQ will be provided by Andre’s Texas-Style Barbeque. And of course, there will be live music.

All proceeds go to the Montavilla Neighborhood Association.

Tip of the hat to @MarisaPDX for the additional info!

Tuesday Timbers Tidbits (08/17/2010)

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TimbersThe Portland Timbers won a road game! Yup, on Saturday, August 14 the team traveled to Missouri and upended AC St. Louis 1-0. Bright Dike got the goal, and new Timber Ibad Muhamadu had a good showing, taking five shots and testing the defense all night. With the win, the Timbers find themselves in fourth place in USSF Division 2, and third in the USL Conference.

We learned last week that Wayne Rooney’s brother John is on trial with the Timbers, so this isn’t new news, but now the BBC is reporting on our humble burg’s team, so I thought I’d mention it again: Macclesfield’s John Rooney in Portland Timbers trial .

In other potential player news, there is speculation that Thabiso Khumalo could be joining the Timbers as well.

On the MLS front, Kip Kesgard at the OregonLive.com Timbers Blog updates us on the team’s momentum, and tells us more about the new coach.

Newish Portland news website EnzymePDX has a couple stories on the Timbers, one about new MLS coach John Spencer and his efforts to win over the Timbers Army, and another about Dike Bright’s hot foot.

The Portland Mercury is looking for a new Timbers blogger again; Brian Costello has moved on. Anyone Interested?

And Beyond the Beat with Oregon Sports is covering the Timbers now too. Writer Ben Bradea introduces himself here, and meets John Spencer here.

And finally, the Timbers front office is apparently sending out special gifts to media types. I’m still waiting for mine . . .

August 21: Multnomah Days 2010

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Update: Click here for 2011 Multnomah Days info!

Multnomah Days 2010The 2010 Multnomah Days festival takes place Saturday, August 21 in Multnomah Village.

Start things off with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at the Key Bank, from 8:30 until 11am ($6 for adults an $4 for kids 12 and under. Cash and checks). Meal includes pancakes, pork sausage, Starbucks coffee and juice.

At 10am the Head of the Dog Parade begins, followed by the Multnomah Days Parade.

From 11am until 4pm let the kids have free reign in the Kid Zone (now four times larger!) at the Multnomah Art Center, and take your dog up to the Lucky Labrador Pub for the 9th annual Multnomah Days Dog Wash, a fundraiser for Dove Lewis (suggested donation $10 per dog).

Surf music with the Steve Bradley Band and Scott Cronin will be featured on the Main Stage, and of course there will be plenty of vendors and food booths to browse.

In the Sip D’Vine Wine and Beer Garden listen to Bill Rhodes and the Party Kings from 6pm until 10pm.

August 21: 2010 Alberta Street Fair

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Alberta Street Fair 2010The 2010 Alberta Street Fair takes place Saturday, August 21st . . . on NE Alberta!

From 11am until 9pm, enjoy three stages of entertainment, miles of vendors (150 of ’em!) and car free streets between 10th and 30th.

And did I mention there’s a beer garden featuring local beers?

The three stages are at 30th, 21st, and 11th, and feature live music from around noon until 8pm (full music schedule here).

And stop by the Community Cycling Center bike shop (1700 NE Alberta) for free bicycle quick fixes and to have your picture take with your bike.

The kids parade starts at 2pm from 6th and Alberta, but before that kids are invited to the Kids Corner at 17th to decorate bikes and other conveyances as floats.