Archives for March 2016

History Pub: Harry’s First Hundred Years: A Rousing Conversation with Recent Centenarian Harry Rabinowitz (28 March 2016)

March 28, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Harry’s First Hundred Years: A Rousing Conversation with Recent Centenarian Harry Rabinowitz, World-Renowned Conductor of Stage & Screen and Founding Member of Britain’s Campaign for Real Ale – a special History Pub moderated by McMenamins historian Tim Hills – takes place Monday, 28 March 2016 at the Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd).

From Aretha to the Beatles, RoboCop to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original London production of Cats, Chariots of Fire to Queen Elizabeth awarding him an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for outstanding service in music. Harry Rabinowitz’s remarkable musical career and love of adventure has earned him world renown, good fortune and a life that now spans the century mark. He turns 100 on March 26.

History Pub is presented by McMenamins, Oregon Historical Society, the Oregon Cultural Trust, and the Holy Names Heritage Center. This event is free and open to all ages. Doors open at 6 PM, and the talk begins at 7 PM.

Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival (26-27 March 2016)

March 21, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

The 4th annual Portland Farmhouse & Wild Ale Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 March 2016, at Saraveza (1004 N. Killingsworth).

As spring blossoms and the weather milds the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival falls back to Saraveza, Bad Habit Room and side street of N. Michigan for it’s 4th year. Oregon’s largest and perhaps the Pacific Northwest’s largest Farmhouse dedicated beer festival continues to highlight American made wild and rustic ales that take their inspiration from the beers of France and Belgium. This year the Portland Farmhouse and Wild Ale Festival introduces a new VIP early entrance and an exclusive bottle and draft release called ‘The Croze’ from The Commons Brewery.

Over 60 beers from over 25 breweries will be available over the weekend. Participating breweries include: De Garde, Jester King, Block 15 Brewing, Sante Adairius, The Ale Apothecary, Perennial Artisan Ales, Crooked Stave, The Commons, Upright Brewing, pFriem Family Brewers, The Bruery, Solera Brewery, Logsdon Farmhouse Ales, Great Notion Brewing, Propolis, Agrarian Ales, Three Magnets Brewing, Stillwater Artisan Ales, Hair of the Dog, Almanac, Breakside, Culmination, Russian River, Blackberry Farms, Urban Family Brewing and Golden Valley.

Tickets are available in advance or at the door for $25, which includes 10 drink tickets and a collectible glass. 4oz pours are 1-4 tickets. Visit Saraveza’s event posting for more details, including a special VIP session option.

$1 from every admission will be donated to Habitat for Humanity, Portland.

Portland Weekend Amusements (18-20 March 2016)

March 17, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

You’re the problem if you don’t have fun this weekend: Timbers, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and more!

All Weekend

St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

A collection of collections:

St. Patrick’s Day and weekend beer events around Portland at OregonLive.com
Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2016 in Portland at OregonLive.com
Portland St. Patrick’s Day Events: Parties, Festivals, Music, Food & Drink Specials at PDXPipeline
Erin Go Bragh! St. Patrick’s Day Fun Around Portland at Red Tricycle

Saturday

CSA Share Fair

Meet and talk directly to local farmers who grow our food! More than 40 local farmers, ranchers, and fishers will showcase CSA options, including vegetables, fruits, pastured meats, wild fish, eggs, flowers, honey, and more. . .

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a growing movement that connects eaters and farmers. This is a win-win: You get healthy, fresh, farm-direct food every week, and your farmer gets freedom and security. Other benefits of CSA shares include getting to know your farmer, eating more vegetables, supporting a local business, connecting with your food, and investing in low impact farming practices that protect our drinking water, soils, and wildlife habitat.

Portland Timbers vs. Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake [goddamn that’s a stupid name] visit Providence Park on Saturday, 19 March 2016 to face the Portland Timbers in their second home match of the regular season.

The Timbers look to bounce back from a loss last weekend against an undefeated RSL team coming off a 2-1 victory over Seattle.

Some matchup factoids for you:

The match on Saturday will be the 19th competitive game (regular season, postseason and U.S. Open Cup) between the two teams. This marks the first time that Portland has faced an MLS opponent 19 times since the Timbers first joined the league in 2011.

In 2015, the Timbers led all of MLS with the most shots in both the regular season and the postseason. To start this season, Portland is again getting shots off at an impressive clip with 36, good for second-most in the league. [More]

Ongoing

2016 Tulip Fest

Our favorite time of year is when the tulips bloom!

The Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest is an invitation from our family to yours to enjoy all things that make spring in the Northwest. Stroll through 40 acres of stunning beauty, experience expansive views of vineyards, distant mountains, and a few mud puddles. Fresh flowers, food, and fun for the entire family!

Science Pub: Wildlife Rescue – Photography (15 March 2016)

March 14, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

OMSI presents Science Pub Portland: Wildlife Rescue – Photography on Tuesday, 15 March 2016 at the Empirical Theater at OMSI (1945 SE Water Ave.).

Award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas takes us into the world of wildlife rescue. With her adorable and powerful imagery, Suzi tells us the heartwarming stories of special hospitals and centers around the world working to rescue some of the world’s most amazing animals. From fluffy joeys at the Koala Hospital in Australia, to cheeky orangutan babies at Orangutan Orphanage of Borneo, to goofy sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary of Costa Rica, and scaly pangolins at a special rescue facility in Vietnam, Suzi’s show is guaranteed to make all ages oow and aah. Book signing immediately following.

Suzi is one of the only women in her competitive, adventure-filled industry. Based in California, Suzi spends several months each year in the field, photographing animals from the poles to the tropics. Her photographs have been published in over 100 magazine cover and feature stories in publications such as TIME, Smithsonian, BBC Wildlife, GEO, Popular Photography, Ranger Rick, and National Geographic Kids. Suzi is a very dedicated conservationist and lends her images and expertise to help raise funds and awareness for several environmental organizations around the globe. She also leads photography tours around the world.

Presenter Suzi Eszterhas is also the author of four books for children. Visit www.suzieszterhas.com to learn more.

The Portland Science Pub takes place monthly at the Empirical Theater at OMSI. Check in at the theater entrance to reserve your seat (doors open at 5 PM) – there’s a $5 suggested admission. The Empirical Café will be open, but OMSI’s restaurant Theory is closed on 15 March. You can take food and drinks into the theater with you.

Parking is free for the event, but OMSI is mere steps away from the Tilikum Crossing buses, streetcar, and MAX; and only a few blocks from the Hawthorne Bridge’s multiple bus lines.

Portland Weekend Amusements (11-13 March 2016)

March 11, 2016 by Dave Leave a Comment

Beers, RVs, Cat Rapping, and Art!

All Weekend

RV SHOW!

The Portland Metro RV Dealers Association is committed to exposing people to the recreational vehicle lifestyle. Americans find a freedom they cannot duplicate in any other way with the RV life; freedom to set their own pace and see what they want, when they want.

Some like to rest, relax and recharge their batteries, while others like to hit the road and follow the sun. Escaping the routine of the everyday world and strengthening a relationship with friends or family, particularly children, is also important to all RVers

Saturday

Moshow the Cat Rapper

n celebration of Carl Kahler’s My Wife’s Lovers, the Museum is hosting a series of “Caturday” pop-up events in partnership with local artists and the Oregon Humane Society. From improv to expert discussions to original rap and cat poetry, we’ll explore the curious intersection between cats and art.

The show is 1 PM at the Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park).

Foster Gets Art Walk (2.0)

Second Saturday will commence March 12, with a joint-artist showing hosted by Backstory Books (6010 SE Foster) and Latchkey Gallery (6004 SE Foster), with assists from Wild at Heart Salon and Velvet Goldmine. Remember, these businesses help anchor a burgeoning two-block commercial stretch of Foster that has seen an influx of new businesses and storefront improvements over the last couple years. There’s food (Nayar, Tambayan, Torta), retail (Green Noise, Velvet Goldmine, Backstory, and Meticon Bikes), drink (FoPo Tavern) and art (Latchkey), all combining to make an increasingly vibrant node on Foster.

Sunday

4th Annual Saison Greetings

It’s daylight savings time! Spring forward to Bazi on Sunday, March 13th from 1-9 PM for a farmhouse ale tap takeover featuring domestic and imported Belgian inspired beers. The beer lineup includes:

Drinking Horse Silk Rose Saison (Oregon)

Trinity One Ear Saison (Colorado)

Ruse Brewing Saison (Oregon)

Baerlic Wildcat Meyer Lemon Farmhouse Ale (Oregon)

Sasquatch Sister Skookum Imperial Saison (Oregon)

Culmination Sai What? Dark Saison (Oregon)

North Rim Saison (Oregon)

Du Bocq Saison 1858 (Belgium)

Saison Dupont (Belgium)

BFM 225 (Switzerland)

Glazen Toren Saison D’Erpe-Mere Gerookt (Belgium)

And more