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Tulip Fest 2012

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Tulip FestTulip 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!

Heather and I were pleasantly surprised two years ago at how much fun visiting a tulip farm could be. Check out her review, with lots of colorful photographs, at Mile73.com: Tulip Fest.

Various special events are scheduled on weekends during the festival run. Check out the Field Report for updates on the bloom and field status.

The festival hours are 9am to 6pm daily, and the address is 33814 S. Meridian Rd. in Woodburn, OR 97071 (directions here). Visit the Tulip Fest website for admission prices and additional details.

OMSI After Dark: Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice (28-March-2012)

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OMSI After DarkOMSI After Dark presents Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice (that’s what science is made of!) on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 6pm to 10pm.

Variety is the spice of life … and science! Get sweet and spicy with spice tasting, liquid nitrogen ice cream and candy and cakes galore! Learn how spices are used in making tea, explore sugar’s dark side – hypoglycemia and diabetes, and witness the fate of Peeps in Space! And did we mention cupcakes?

Science nerds unite for childfree, brain-building science fun at OMSI After Dark!

21 and over only. Tickets are $12 for non-members, $6 for members – pre-purchase online – and free for OMSI After Dark members. Visit OMSI.edu for more details.

History Pub: Women Who Shaped Our City (26-March-2012)

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Women Who Shaped Our City: Librarian Mary Frances Isom and Recreation Director Dorothea M. Lensch is the topic of the latest History Pub at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd), this Monday, March 26, 2012.

As head librarian of the Library Association of Portland from 1902–1920, Mary Frances Isom (1865–1920) transformed what is now the Multnomah County Library system into a major community asset that continues to have an enormous impact on Portland’s cultural life. Dorothea M. Lensch (1907-2000) was Portland Parks and Recreation’s first Director of Recreation from 1937 and 1974 – a period in which her influential vision created comprehensive, city-wide park programs, including arts, culture, and recreation programs for shipbuilders’ families, low-income adults and children, introduced summer outdoor concerts to Washington Park and saw the formation of the Portland Opera Association, Chamber Music Northwest, Japanese Garden, the 40-Mile Loop, and the Children’s Museum.

The presenters are Tim DuRoche, a Portland-based cultural advocate, writer, jazz musician, and artist, and Penny Hummel, currently director of the Canby Public Library and a past president of the Friends of the Multnomah County Library.

Join event co-sponsors Oregon Historical Society and Holy Names Heritage Center at 7pm Monday for a beer and history! Admission is free and this event is all ages. Please bring canned food donations for the Oregon Food Bank!

Weekend Amusements (March 23-25, 2012)

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Ongoing

NoirvilleNoirville: A Classic Noir Film Festival

A Touch of Evil, The Big Sleep, and The Maltese Falcon are three of my favorite movies* of all time (seriously, they’re in my top 20, with A Touch of Evil in the top 5), so I was rather excited when I read about Noirville: A Classic Noir Film Festival at Mad About Movies, Shawn Levy‘s OregonLive movie blog. [more]

All Weekend

Better Living ShowBetter Living Show

Compare, Shop, Try and Buy! Earth friendly products for you, your Northwest home & garden and your budget. From cutting edge solar technologies and eco-chic fashion to better energy efficiency and sustainable outdoor living, if it’s green and it’s beautiful – it’s here at the Better Living Home Garden & Lifestyle Show! And best yet, admission is free. [more]

Friday

Enchanted Forest MapEnchanted Forest Opening Day 2012

The 2012 Enchanted Forest season officially begins on Friday, March 23. . .

The park opens at 10am, and rides and the Haunted House open at 10:30. Closing time varies, and for part of the season the park is only open on weekends, so before you jump in the car make sure to check the park schedule on the website. [more]

Portland Art MuseumPortland Art Museum Free Day

The Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park) is offering free admission on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm.

And there will be food carts!

The museum offers free admission ever fourth Friday (5pm-8pm) of the month, so if you can’t make it this week, mark April 27, 2012 on your calendar! [more]

Saturday-Sunday

PDX Bicycle Show

Bicycles are taking over the Portland Expo Center for the PDX Bicycle Show. There will be LOTS of fun entertainment and activities for every level of bicyclist in your family. Plus check out Portland’s largest display of bicycles, gear and apparel under one roof. [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.

Portland Art Museum Free Day (23-March-2012)

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Portland Art MuseumThe Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park) is offering free admission on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5pm until 8pm.

And there will be food carts!

The museum offers free admission ever fourth Friday (5pm-8pm) of the month, so if you can’t make it this week, mark April 27, 2012 on your calendar!

Regular adult admission is $12 ($9 for seniors 55 and up and college students, 18 and up, with ID; free admission for children up to 17).