From Nancy Levenson,
Your Guide to Portland, OR.
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The outdoor concert season is shaping up for 2008. The "Concerts on the Lawn" series started in 2007, with acts such as G. Love with Ozomatli and the Fray.

McMenamins Edgefield will hold the following shows this year:

Billy Idol, Monday, June 30, 2008

Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wednesday, July 9

Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band, Sunday, July 20

Lyle Lovett, Sunday, July 27

Chris Isaak, Tuesday, July 29

Sheryl Crow, Friday, August 29, 2008

Get your tickets through Ticketmaster or the the Crystal Ballroom box office, which is usually cheaper because there are fewer service charges (check hours before you go--it's not always open).

The venue is in Troutdale, which is about 30 minutes outside of Portland. Here's how to get there:

Driving east on I-84, take exit 16 or 17

From exit 16: At the top of the ramp take a right (south) onto 238th Dr. At the first light, take a left (east) onto Halsey St. Concert parking is approximately a half-mile up on the right. Look for signage and parking attendants (see parking maps, below).

From exit 17: Continue straight off the exit to 257th Ave. Take a right (south) at the light onto 257th Ave. At the second light, take a right (west) onto Columbia River Hwy. This turns in to Halsey St. Concert parking is approximately a half-mile up on the left. Look for signage and parking attendants (see parking maps, below).

Driving west on I-84, take exit 16.

From exit 16: At the top of the ramp take a left (south) onto 238th Dr. At the first light, take a left (east) onto Halsey St. Concert parking is approximately a half-mile up on the right. Look for signage and parking attendants (see parking maps, below).

By Bus/MAX

From downtown Portland, take MAX lightrail east to the 82nd Ave. Transit Station; transfer to Tri-Met Bus #77 (Halsey Street) east to Edgefield's main entrance.

From Gresham Central MAX Station; transfer to Tri-Met Bus #12 (Sandy Blvd.) to 223rd and Halsey; transfer to Tri-Met Bus #77 (Halsey Street) east to Edgefield's main entrance.