Nancy's Portland, OR Blog

Looking for an entertaining alternative to your regular movie routine? For five days starting Wednesday, April 30, The Hollywood Theater (4122 NE Sandy Blvd) will screen documentaries as well as ... Read More

Do you love Portland so much that you'd write a poem about it? Powell's Books is holding a poetry contest. The rules are pretty simple: "Before midnight on April 30, ... Read More

The schedule for the 2008 summer concert season is shaping up nicely. The schedule for shows at the Oregon Zoo have recently been announced. Concerts at the zoo are some ... Read More

If there's a Superbowl for foodies, it's Taste of the Nation, and it's coming up on Monday, April 28. More than 70 chefs from around Portland (and other parts of ... Read More

What is Candidates Gone Wild? It's a wacky, circus-like event featuring music, film and debate with candidates for Portland's mayor, City Council, and the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The ... Read More

Portland soccer season is about to kick off. April 17, 2008 is opening night at PGE Park, and our Portland Timbers will battle the Puerto Rico Islanders at 7 p.m. ... Read More

During the week of 4/13 – 4/19, the Multnomah County Library will hold an online scavenger hunt in honor of National Library Week. What can you win? Gift certificates from ... Read More

Visitors from out of town frequently ask me about the best places to stay, and usually I make a recommendation based on their specific taste. If your out-of-town guests are ... Read More

Here's a sign of the changing seasons: Now that April is here, the Japanese Garden has switched over to summer hours. The garden is now open from 10 a.m. to ... Read More

National Public Radio's Weekend Edition anchor, Scott Simon, is appearing at Powell's Books on Tuesday, April 1, to promote his latest book, Windy City. Please note, this event is NOT ... Read More