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Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #4: Danford Balch Hanging

April 20, 2011 by Dave Knows 1 Comment

Kick Ass Oregon History #4Kick Ass Oregon History is the latest series of podcasts from the enthusiastic historians behind ORHistory.com.

Episode 4 is here: Danford Balch Hanging

The previous episodes:

  • Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #1: The Roseburg Blast – The city of Roseburg goes up in smoke
  • Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #2: The Eggs! – 1942 poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital for the Insane
  • Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #3: Balloon Bombs!

The brains behind this project are the crack hustlers of Oregon History Doug Kenck-Crispin and Andy Lindberg. Doug is a graduate student studying Public History and Pacific Northwest History at PSU, and Andy, though a Portland native, is currently working as an actor in New York City. Doug does most of the research and writing for the podcasts with input from Andy, who voices the broadcasts with a thespian’s flair.

With the Kick Ass Oregon History podcast they plan to cover just the good stuff: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll and Earth Shattering, Devastating Destruction.

Ultimately, our goal is to take Oregon History out of the hallowed halls of the academy, get folks excited and enthused about this shared history, and get them out into the state, digging it and experiencing it. Get them to embrace it, and get their boots muddy in the process. It’s all OUR History; nobody owns it.

Visit ORHistory.com and stay tuned to @Oregon_History on Twitter for further details on specific episodes and the series.

Kick Ass Oregon History: Episode 3

April 2, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Kick Ass Oregon HistoryKick Ass Oregon History is the latest series of podcasts from the enthusiastic historians behind ORHistory.com.

Episode 3 dropped friday: Balloon Bombs!

The previous episodes:

  • Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #1: The Roseburg Blast – The city of Roseburg goes up in smoke
  • Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #2: The Eggs! – 1942 poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital for the Insane.

The brains behind this project are the crack hustlers of Oregon History Doug Kenck-Crispin and Andy Lindberg. Doug is a graduate student studying Public History and Pacific Northwest History at PSU, and Andy, though a Portland native, is currently working as an actor in New York City. Doug does most of the research and writing for the podcasts with input from Andy, who voices the broadcasts with a thespian’s flair.

With the Kick Ass Oregon History podcast they plan to cover just the good stuff: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll and Earth Shattering, Devastating Destruction.

Ultimately, our goal is to take Oregon History out of the hallowed halls of the academy, get folks excited and enthused about this shared history, and get them out into the state, digging it and experiencing it. Get them to embrace it, and get their boots muddy in the process. It’s all OUR History; nobody owns it.

Visit ORHistory.com and stay tuned to @Oregon_History on Twitter for further details on specific episodes and the series.

Portland Booze Blogging (2011)

March 21, 2011 by Dave Knows 3 Comments

BoozePortland is home to a burgeoning spirits industry (there’s even a stretch of SE Portland known as Distillery Row), and there are numerous local blogs covering booze, local and otherwise.

Since I compiled my list of Portland booze blogs last year I’ve become aware of several others, and more have been born, so I figure an update is due.

Drink Spirits

Dedicated to helping you figure out what to drink next, the blog’s primary contributer is Portland writer Geoff Kleinman (also the man behind On Portland). As he notes on the about page, Drink Spirits is a spirit ‘agnostic’ site. All categories of spirits are considered and reviewed.

Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Writer and drinker Jeffrey Morgenthaler writes about bartending and mixology from Portland, Oregon. He reviews products, recommends books, and shares recipes and advice.

Tasty Libations

Amateur cocktail enthusiast Sylvan Thompson and avid cocktail taster Joy Keen produce this Portland spirits and cocktail blog. Their liquor cabinet puts all but the best-stocked bars to shame!

Liquidity Preference

This is the entertaining cocktails, coffee, and commentary blog of Portland based freelance writer, barista, mixologist and magician Jacob Grier. He writes mostly about cocktails and coffee, but also on libertarianism.

Cocktailia

This blog by Kenn Wilson promises classic cocktails, bar reviews, events, and more – and it delivers. A highlight is his cocktail recipes.

Imbibe Unfiltered

Imbibe is a Portland based magazine covering Liquid Culture. The blog is not Portland, nor booze-centric, but it does cover the local booze scene when warranted.

The Boozeniks

A couple of lively lushes who blog about craft distillery news, cocktail recipes and bottle reviews, from Portland, Oregon.

Bigscotty Drinks

If it’s a beverage, Scott Rogers will try it and review it. Though tea, coffee, etc. make appearances, spirits and cocktails are are major focus of the blog.

Bon Viveur

Brandon Wise, libation technician and Irving Street Kitchen‘s presiding barman, drops knowledge and shares stories of the bartenders life.

Bar Pilot

A Portland Monthly Magazine blog penned by John Chandler, who has developed an appreciation for a properly stirred cocktail, all manner of beer, smoky single malt scotch, and the odd moment of clarity.

Cocktail Werkshop

Artist and bartender Chris Churilla documents his cocktail and spirits research findings. His findings include recipes, events, and cocktail ingredients!

Colonel Tiki’s Drinks

Tiki fanatic Craig Hermann shares drink recipes, liquor reviews, Polynesian Pop discussions, chest thumping and proclamations.

My Life on the Rocks

Bartender, writer, and whisky enthusiast Lance Mayhew shares stories of his travels and reviews.

Daily Blender

Though mostly a food business blog, Daily Blender has a beer, wine, and spirits category and notably features the writing of Irving Street Kitchen‘s presiding barman, Brandon Wise.

Portland Spirits Examiner

Wine and spirit enthusiast Hoke Harden shares his expertise, experiences, and reviews.

No doubt this list is incomplete (though I’ve intentionally left off a few blogs that haven’t been updated for years) – let me know in the comments what I’ve missed and I’ll add it to the list!

Kick Ass Oregon History: Episode 2

March 15, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Kick Ass Oregon History #2Kick Ass Oregon History, the latest series of podcasts from the enthusiastic historians behind ORHistory.com debuted on March 1, 2011 (episode 1 is available here: The Roseburg Blast).

Another episode dropped today, March 15, 2011: Kick Ass Oregon History Vol 1 #2: The Eggs!, about the 1942 poisoning at the Oregon State Hospital for the Insane.

The brains behind this project are the crack hustlers of Oregon History Doug Kenck-Crispin and Andy Lindberg. Doug is a graduate student studying Public History and Pacific Northwest History at PSU, and Andy, though a Portland native, is currently working as an actor in New York City. Doug does most of the research and writing for the podcasts with input from Andy, who voices the broadcasts with a thespian’s flair.

With the Kick Ass Oregon History podcast they plan to cover just the good stuff: Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll and Earth Shattering, Devastating Destruction.

Ultimately, our goal is to take Oregon History out of the hallowed halls of the academy, get folks excited and enthused about this shared history, and get them out into the state, digging it and experiencing it. Get them to embrace it, and get their boots muddy in the process. It’s all OUR History; nobody owns it.

Visit ORHistory.com and stay tuned to @Oregon_History on Twitter for further details on specific episodes and the series.

PortlandWiki Barnraising (5-March-2011)

March 3, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Keep Portland Wiki!The PortlandWiki Barnraising event takes place Saturday, March 5, 2011 at the Central Library (801 SW 10th) U.S. Bank Room from 2pm to 5pm.

PortlandWiki’s Barnraising event is where you help decide which improvements to PortlandWiki are most important, and then help make them.
Share your Portland knowledge, and help make PortlandWiki a world-class city wiki!

PortlandWiki was launched in 2009 by volunteers and aims to serve as a knowledge base or information hub for the community.

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served! Check out the PortlandWiki:Barnraising page for more details, including an event schedule, list of speakers, and more background.

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