Archives for March 2012

Match Day: Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake (31-March-2012)

March 31, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

The Portland Timbers (1-1-1) host MLS powerhouse Real Salt Lake (2-1-0) at Jeld-Wen FieldJeld-Wen Field this Saturday at 7 p.m.

The match will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. on Root Sports, 750 AM The Game, and La Pantera 940 AM.

The Timbers, struggling again this year to play consistently on the road, are coming off their first loss of the season last week at lowly New England. Real Salt Lake lost to Chivas, at home, last weekend. Both clubs want to return to form this Saturday.

Match previews and intrigue

RSL trying to get turf-friendly ahead of Portland trip by Randy Davis at MLSSoccer.com
Alhassan out as Portland look to rebound at home by Dan Itel at MLSSoccer.com
Vegas Baby: Timbers vs. RSL by Dan at Dropping Timber
Timbers Versus Real Salt Lake: Redemption Redux by Brenaldo at Timberlandia
Timbers Debut Retro Kit Saturday – Kalif Eats Football by ╭∩╮（︶︿︶）╭∩╮ at Mental And Green
“Real” Salt Lake at The Axe
Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake Preview Interview with RSL Soapbox by Geoff Gibson at Stumptown Footy
Timbers mood upbeat before key match against Real Salt Lake by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com
Portland Timbers prepared to defend home turf by Geoffrey Arnold at The Oregonian
Timbers seek fast start vs. Salt Lake by Paul Danzer at The Columbian
MLS: Real Salt Lake begins busy week in Portland by Bill Oram at The Salt Lake Tribune
Real Salt Lake @ Portland Timbers – More than 3 questions by denz at RSL Soapbox

Weekend Amusements (March 30-April 1, 2012)

March 29, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

Spring is here, so here come the festivals – and the Timbers!

Ongoing

Tulip Festival 2012

Tulip Fest 2012 at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Woodburn kicks off Friday, March 30 and runs through Monday, April 30.

What, exactly, is a tulip fest? On weekdays it’s 40 acres of blooming tulips (and daffodils), a cafe, country store, farm equipment on display, Dutch sausages, and a gift shop. And on weekends you get all that, plus pony rides, a crafters market, Mexican food, wooden shoe making demonstrations, steam tractors, entertainment, and beer and wine! [more]

All Weekend

Faux Film Festival 2012

The 8th Annual Faux Film Festival takes place March 30 through April 1 2012 at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton).

But what the hell is a faux film festival?

It’s a festival of mockumentaries, fake commercials, fake public service announcements, fake film trailers, fake training videos, fake travelogues, etc. – you get the idea. [more]

Saturday

Portland Timbers vs Real Salt Lake

The Portland Timbers (1-1-1) host MLS powerhouse Real Salt Lake (2-1-0) at Jeld-Wen Field this Saturday at 7 p.m.

The Timbers, struggling again this year to play consistently on the road, are coming off their first loss of the season last week at lowly New England. Real Salt Lake lost to Chivas, at home, last weekend. Both clubs want to return to form this Saturday. [more]

Saturday-Sunday

Trillium Festival 2012

The 2012 Trillium Festival, brought to you by the Friends of Tryon Creek, takes place Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

“The festival is a great opportunity to introduce the park to new audiences and for visitors to learn more about the importance of using native plants in your garden and make a direct connection to nature with others who share those values.” [more]

Sunday

The Crafty Underdog’s Fool’s Day Show

The Crafty Underdog, a different kind of craft show, is throwing a special Fool’s Day Show this Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).

This free all ages show features beer and coffee, and live music by Chooch and Bash, Tim Bartlett, Power of County, and Wildwoods.[more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

The Crafty Underdog’s Fool’s Day Show (1-April-2012)

March 29, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

The Crafty Underdog, a different kind of craft show, is throwing a special Fool’s Day Show this Sunday, April 1, 2012 at the Mission Theater (1624 NW Glisan).

Portland has become a fundamental stomping ground for Artisans from all trades. From Painters to Photographers, Potters to Jewelers, and Crafters alike; Portland has positioned itself as the Northwest’s own Creative Mecca. Like any good “Mecca,” the talent here is overwhelming. It is boiling over, and there is no end in sight. Thus, we happily introduce, the Crafty Underdog. As talent new and old explodes throughout our dear city, the Crafty Underdog will be here to catch it.

This free all ages show features beer and coffee, and live music by Chooch and Bash, Tim Bartlett, Power of County, and Wildwoods. Visit TheCraftyUnderdog.com for more details.

Trillium Festival 2012

March 27, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

The 2012 Trillium Festival, brought to you by the Friends of Tryon Creek, takes place Saturday and Sunday, March 31 and April 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

“The festival is a great opportunity to introduce the park to new audiences and for visitors to learn more about the importance of using native plants in your garden and make a direct connection to nature with others who share those values.”

“The Trillium Festival is a celebration of Oregonian’s love of nature, a chance to remember this great legacy left to us by the late Tom McCall and the foresight of the state to make this Oregon’s first and only urban state natural area.”

Visit the website for the event schedule and details on the plant sale, market, garden art sale, and more.

The festival takes place at the Tryon Creek State Natural Area. Directions and shuttle information are available at the Friends of Tryon Creek website.

And a reminder: please do not pick the trilliums!

Faux Film Festival 2012

March 26, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

The 8th Annual Faux Film Festival takes place March 30 through April 1 2012 at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton).

But what the hell is a faux film festival?

It’s a festival of mockumentaries, fake commercials, fake public service announcements, fake film trailers, fake training videos, fake travelogues, etc. – you get the idea.

The lineup:

Friday March 30 starting at 7pm:
Shorts: Faux Commercials, Faux Trailers, and movie/TV spoofs.
Feature: “The Selling”

Saturday March 31 starting at 7pm:
Shorts: General Satire.
Feature: “FDR: American Badass”

Sunday April 1 starting at 7pm:
Shorts: Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy spoofs.
Feature: “Some Guy Who Kills People”

Visit the website for the full schedule, which is also available as a PDF.

More details, including ticket information and Faux Film Festival history, can be found at the awesome retro (i.e. 1997) website.