Nancy's Portland, OR Blog July 2007 Archive

On Sunday, August 12, the Providence Bridge Pedal celebrates its 12th year with a bike ride across all of Portland's bridges, from the Sellwood to the St. John's. This is ... Read More

Have you heard? Pioneer Courthouse Square is a movie theater on Friday nights during the summer. The event is called Flicks on the Bricks, and it's free for the whole ... Read More

I can't say enough good things about the Laurelhurst Theater, located at the corner of NE 28th and Burnside in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Not only is it only $3 to ... Read More

It's not too late to make it happen: Surprise someone special with a weekend at the Oregon Coast this summer. The scenery is so breathtaking—what could be better for two ... Read More

Summer evenings call for leisurely strolls. Why not take the family (or the dog) for an after dinner stroll along SE Hawthorne Boulevard?. If you start around 34th (grab an ... Read More

What: The home-grown community festival in West Linn is coming up from July 20 – 22, 2007. When: As always, the fair will feature good things to eat, musical ... Read More

The Portland Oregon Visitors Center and the Portland Art Center have teamed up to create a beautiful guide to Portland's vibrant arts scene. The guide includes maps and detailed gallery ... Read More

If you're into spending a warm summer night at a Zoo Concert with your friends, check out these upcoming shows: July 20 - Patty Griffin, $19 July 27 - Pink Martini, $24 July ... Read More

If you've never been, you might have the wrong idea. Or not. There are no elephant ears, obnoxious booths that advertise cell phones, or mobs of angry teenagers. The Oregon ... Read More

For some mellow mid-week recreation, head to Mount Tabor Park for a free concert. The shows are Tuesday evenings around 6:30 p.m., and the atmosphere is family-friendly and perfectly Portland. ... Read More

If you've forgotten how utterly beautiful the Portland International Rose Test Garden is, go there this week. These clear summer evenings make for excellent picnicking at the park. And to ... Read More

At Brazen Bean, there are two golden hours every Monday through Saturday. From 4 until 6 p.m., the wonderful martini menus gets dirt cheap. For $4, you can sip delightful ... Read More