Women’s Summer Sale. All sale merchandise now 50 – 60% off. Save on Prada, Etro, Christian Louboutin, Brunello Cucinelli, 7 for All Mankind, Lavin, 3.1 Philip Lim, Manolo Blahnik, Rag & Bone, Paige Premium Denim, Oscar de la Renta and more!
ONE Rededication Japanese American Historical Plaza 2010
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In honor of 20 years of the Japanese American Historical Plaza, Oregon Nikkei Endowment will hold its annual banquet at Multnomah Athletic Club with keynote speaker Irene Hirano Inouye, who is the founding CEO of the Japanese American National Museum, president of the U.S.-Japan Council and wife of Senator Daniel Inouye. This year’s banquet honorees include the original board of directors of Oregon Nikkei Endowment, Eleanor Davis, and Harold Onishi.
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Starting 7/22
Join us on the panoramic parking rooftop at the Hotel deLuxe, SW 15th at Yamhill, for some warm starry nights filled with lovable films, culinary treats, a little live music, and spectacular city views. The evenings begin at 8 p.m. with music and refreshments. Gracie’s Restaurant will offer easy-to-juggle meals, snacks, and cocktails, and additional beverages will be available from TAZO Tea and MacTarnahan’s Brewing. The screenings start when the sun sets (9-9:30 p.m.). Bring your favorite portable chair or blanket, but please, no pets or outside food or drink.
Summer
The Mark Spencer Hotel today pledged to support the Gulf Coast oil spill relief efforts by donating $5.00 to The National Wildlife Federation for each guest reservation made through promo code “RELIEF” online at the hotel’s website. Donations from The Mark Spencer Hotel will directly fund the nonprofit organization’s leadership for wildlife recovery in the Gulf. The program will continue through the end of summer or to a maximum of $10,000. Visit www.markspencer.com for reservations and enter the promo code “RELIEF” to ensure a donation to The National Wildlife Federation.
This after-hours concert series brings a selection of music for every taste and delivers it to relaxed audiences sitting around the lake and among the flowers.
7/23 – 8/1
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Visit the Portland Art Museum’s outdoor sculpture mall at lunchtime on the second Wednesday of each month this summer for outdoor food, tours, and talks. Scheduled to coincide with the Wednesday farmer’s market on the Park Blocks, Midday Art and Cart will feature nearby food carts and special presentations on architecture and outdoor sculpture. Talks are free and begin at 12:30 p.m..
June 9—Museum educator Stephanie Parrish will lead visitors on a tour of artwork from the 1930s by women artists.
July 14—Bruce Guenther, chief curator, will talk about select outdoor sculpture in the Museum’s collection.
August 11—Portland-based freelance journalist Brian Libby will speak on the Museum’s renowned building, designed by the early Modernist Pietro Belluschi.
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Through July
Fabrizio Giannin July Pant Event – $25 off each pant now thru July 20. Stock up on all new fall colors!
7/22 – 7/25
Pouring more than 80 different craft beers from around the country, the Oregon Brewers Festival is the quintessential celebration of craft beer. On a sun soaked July afternoon, there’s no better place to sip suds with friends than along the banks of the Willamette River with the Portland skyline as a backdrop to the West and Mt. Hood towering in the East.
6/31 – 9/1
Liven up your Wednesday evenings this summer with Music on Main Street, PCPA’s urban outdoor concert series. Each Wednesday, June 30th -September 1st , from 5-7 p.m. PCPA closes Main Street between SW Broadway and Park for an evening of live music that is great for the entire family!
This free summer series showcases popular local musicians and will feature an eclectic collection of music – from funk to rock; swing to world music, these bands will have you up and dancing on Main Street.
Here’s the line-up for the 2010 Music on Main Street concert series:
June 30- Pancake Breakfast
July 7 – Tony Furtado
July 14- Songwriters in the Round, featuring Stephanie Schneiderman, Lara Michele, Chris Robley, Adam Shearer, plus special guests
July 21- Jujuba
July 28- Young Fresh Fellows
August 4- Shanghai Woolies
August 11- Freak Mountain Ramblers
August 18- Dr. Theopolis
August 25- Derby, with the Angry Orts
September 1- St. James Gate
All Summer
Brown Bag Performances
at the Performing Arts Center
Weekly
Noontime Showcase
performances:
July 7–Dixieland Jazz
Sunset Traffic Jam
July 14 –Scottish Pipers
Portland Metro Youth Pipe
Band
July 21 –South American Music
Gerardo Calderon
July 28 –Irish Traditional Music
Bronnie Griffin Band
August 4–Folk Dance
Bridgetown Morris Dancers
August 11 –Smooth Jazz
Brooklyn Street Jazz
August 18–European Village Music
Mistral
August 25 –Contemporary Dance
Northwest Dance Project
September 1–Traditional Irish Dance
Comerford Irish Dancers Wednesday, June 9, 2010
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