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OMSI Science Pub: Lust, Chocolate and Prairie Voles (6-February-2012)

February 4, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

Lust, Chocolate and Prairie Voles: The Neuroscience of Pleasure and Love is the topic of of the next OMSI Science Pub on Monday, February 6, 2012:

Is the brain chemistry behind our love for chocolate equivalent to that which drives infatuation with a new lover, the love of a particular song, or addiction? How does the brain sort out pleasure and discomfort? What drives our decisions to stay with one person for life or go from one lover to another, never settling down? This pre-Valentine’s Day Science Pub will focus on these and other questions that reveal much about how neurochemical changes can have major effects on our behaviors—how we love, what we love, and who we love.

The presenter is Larry Sherman, PhD, professor in the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at OHSU and a Senior Scientist at the Oregon National Primate Research Center.

This science pub takes place at the Bagdad Theater (3702 SE Hawthorne) from 7pm until 9pm, but arrive early (5pm doors open) to secure your beer, grub, and a seat! There’s a $5.00 suggested donation/cover charge. Minors with adults are welcome, otherwise this event is 21 and over.

Weekend Amusements (January 20-22, 2012)

January 19, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

Pie Day isn’t officially until Monday, January 23, but several Portland pie purveyors will be celebrating this weekend – visit Make Me Some Pie for a detailed list. For more weekend events, check out the lovingly and carefully curated list below!

All Weekend or Ongoing

Fertile Ground 2012

The Portland Area Theatre Alliance presents Fertile Ground: A City-Wide Festival of New Works, January 19 through 29, 2012.

“This city-wide festival is focused on new work in the Arts. It will feature world premiere projects, staged readings and a myriad of other arts events from the Portland creative community.” [more]

ChocolateFest

The 7th annual Portland ChocolateFest, a benefit for the World Forestry Center takes place this Friday through Sunday, January 20-22, 2012. The fest moves to bigger digs this year – exhibit hall A at the Oregon Convention Center.

“ChocolateFest promises you the opportunity to sample, taste, savor, and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Northwest and beyond.” [more]

Friday

Offbeat Belly Dance

Every third Friday of the month the Blue Monk (3341 SE Belmont) hosts the Offbeat Belly Dance collective, a club rocking, good timing, genre-defying gang of badass belly dancers.

This Friday, January 20, 2012 is now exception: Offbeat Belly Dance! Inaugural 2012 Edition! Fun! Fabulous! Free Show! [more]

Where to Watch Portlandia In Portland

Updated for 2012: season 2!
Don’t have a TV? Don’t have the Independent Film Channel? Watch Portlandia, if you’re into that sort of thing, at the Portland venues listed below.
Portlandia season 2 airs of Fridays, beginning on January 6, 2012. [more]

Saturday

2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships

The Stumptown Stash & Beard Collective presents the 2012 West Coast Mustache & Beard Championships this Saturday, January 21 at the Crystal Ballroom (1332 W Burnside).

“If you made it out last year, then you saw a packed house, with friendly folks (even those without face fur!) sharing drinks, and showing off some fantastically creative beards and mustaches.” [more]

CellarFest 3 at Bailey’s Taproom

The 3rd annual CellerFest at Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway) takes place this Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 4pm to 11:30pm.

Some of the high octane, rare beers making an appearance at this year’s fest:

Alameda ’09 Papa Noel’s Moonlight Reserve (Old Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels – 7.5%)
Alaskan ’09 Baltic Porter (9.8%) . . . [more]

Timbers Army Third Saturday

Come out to the old stomping grounds this Saturday, January 21, 2012 when the Timbers Army Third Saturday returns to the Bitter End (1981 W Burnside).

Yes you get to try to ease off that sense of Timbers withdrawal by supporting one of our greatest game day drinking holes!! [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.

ChocolateFest (January 20-22, 2012)

January 17, 2012 by Dave Leave a Comment

The 7th annual Portland ChocolateFest, a benefit for the World Forestry Center takes place this Friday through Sunday, January 20-22, 2012. The fest moves to bigger digs this year – exhibit hall A at the Oregon Convention Center.

ChocolateFest promises you the opportunity to sample, taste, savor, and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Northwest and beyond. Ticket price includes admission to ChocolateFest, all the presentations, and free samples that vendors are giving out.

The exhibitors list includes, as always, a who’s who of local wine, dessert, and candy purveyors.

Presentations throughout the weekend include Wine and Chocolate Pairings, Dark Chocolate Fettuccine with Balsamic Cherries and Cocoa Nibs with Jeff Shepherd of Lillie Belle Farms, Quail in Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Cocktails, the Ecology and Natural History of the Chocolate Tree, and more.

Tickets can be purchased online, or at the door. Saturday and Sunday admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors, $8 for students (13-college, student ID required), and $7 for children 5-12. Admission to the special Premiere Night event Friday, 21 and over only, is $20.

Visit the event website or Facebook page for more details.

Portlandia, Fertile Ground, Pie Day, & More! (January 21-23, 2011)

January 20, 2011 by Dave Leave a Comment

Really you have no excuse not to eat, drink, and entertain yourself well this weekend!

Ongoing

Fertile Ground: A City-Wide Festival of New Works (January 20-30)

Fertile Ground 2011 is a 10-day arts festival that will be held January 20 through 30 in Portland, Oregon. This city-wide festival is focused on new work in the Arts. It will feature up to 30 world premiere projects, staged readings and a myriad of other arts events from the Portland creative community. [more]

Friday-Sunday

ChocolateFest

The 6th Annual ChocolateFest, a benefit for the World Forestry Center, takes place Friday through Sunday, January 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE MLK). . . . “The Sixth Annual ChocolateFest promises you the opportunity to sample, taste, savor, and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Northwest and beyond. Enjoy chocolate and wine pairings and become a chocolate aficionado with presentations and demonstrations throughout the weekend.” [more]

Friday

Offbeat Belly Dance

Every third Friday of the month the Blue Monk (3341 SE Belmont) hosts the Offbeat Belly Dance collective, a club rocking, good timing, genre-defying gang of badass belly dancers.

And this third Friday, January 21, 2011 is no exception – the Offbeat Belly Dance collectives invites you to Blue Monk! This Friday! It’s time for Offbeat Belly Dance! [more]

Timbers Army/Bitter End “Beer for Gear”

Join the Timbers Army at the Bitter End Pub (1981 W Burnside) this Friday, January 21, 2011 at 7pm for the Timbers Army/Bitter End “Beer for Gear” event!

“The Bitter End has been a home to us all. We drink there. We sing there. We see friends there. Hell, some of us have our mail forwarded there. As the New Year kicks off, the time has come for us to make our home more, well, homey.” [more]

Where to Watch Portlandia In Portland

Miss the big premiere event? Don’t have a TV? Don’t have the Independent Film Channel? Watch Portlandia, if you’re into that sort of thing, at the Portland venues listed below. [more]

Saturday

CellarFest 2

CellarFest 2: Return to the Basement takes place Saturday, January 22 at the scene of the original CellarFest, Bailey’s Taproom (213 SW Broadway).

“For those who missed last year’s CellarFest, the gist is this: high octane, rare beers from the West Coast’s (and one East Coast’s) best microbreweries.” [more]

Sunday

National Pie Day 2011!

Sunday, January 23 is National Pie Day 2011, so declares the American Pie Council.

“Created by the American Pie Council®, National Pie Day is dedicated to the celebration of pie. As part of our American heritage, this day is a perfect opportunity to pass on the love and enjoyment of pie eating and pie making to future generations.” [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, and PDX Pipeline!

ChocolateFest (January 21-23, 2011)

January 16, 2011 by Dave 2 Comments

7th annual, 2012 ChocolateFest HERE!

The 6th Annual ChocolateFest, a benefit for the World Forestry Center, takes place Friday through Sunday, January 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center (777 NE MLK).

The Sixth Annual ChocolateFest promises you the opportunity to sample, taste, savor, and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the Northwest and beyond. Enjoy chocolate and wine pairings and become a chocolate aficionado with presentations and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

The vendor list is a who’s who of local wine, dessert, and candy purveyors.

Presentations include How to Make a Chocolate Martini, Chocolate Sculpting, Single Bean Origin versus Blended, Cocoa Production, Chocolate Processing, and Dark Chocolate Tasting, and more.

Admission to the special Friday night premiere, 21 and over only, is $20. From 6 to 9pm enjoy music by the Echo Jazz Trio while sipping drink specials and sampling chocolate.

Saturday and Sunday the fest runs from 10am until 5pm and all ages are welcome. Admission is $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (62+), and $7 for kids age 5 to 12.

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