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Enjoy A Sense Of Peace At This Incredible Waterfront Restaurant In Oregon
Are you looking for a peaceful waterfront restaurant in Oregon this summer? Try The Deck at McCuddy’s Marina in Northeast Portland. This spot is so close to the Columbia River that you can touch it! Instead of being waterfront, it’s actually a floating deck right on the water — and you can arrive by car or boat!
You know what we need? Another chicken place in Washington.
You know that I love a good spicy chicken sandwich and the best one I've been able to find in Wenatchee Washington honestly, is at KFC. But guess what, there is a new chicken franchise coming to Washington state. Now my first reaction was, “oh good, that's what we need...
A giant falls: Sam Mowry, 1959-2024
Sam A. Mowry, a beloved Portland actor and director known both for his personal gentleness and generosity and for his deep, profoundly captivating onstage speaking voice, died on Saturday morning, July 20, 2024, at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas. He suffered massive cardiac arrest while being prepared to undergo emergency surgery for severe blockages in his arteries. He was 64.
Remembering the Night Dave Chappelle Took Over Portland—and Didn’t Even Perform
This story first appeared in the Oct. 9, 2013, edition of WW. Forget the Arab Spring: For me, the true power of social media emerged on July 14, 2009, the day Dave Chappelle shut down Portland. A rumor, spread via Twitter, that the elusive comic was planning to perform a surprise midnight set at Pioneer Courthouse Square on a random Tuesday drew one of the largest crowds ever to Portland’s living room. It seemed like the makings of a very successful hoax. Turns out, it was just poor event planning.
Short List: Upcoming events include Montavilla Street Fair, Chris Stapleton and JAW Festival of New Plays
‘Jersey Boys’ Reminder: The smash hit musical “Jersey Boys,” starring Russell Fischer as Frank Valli, continues at Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego through Aug. 18. Lakewood has kicked off its 72nd season with the multi-Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes of Frank Valli and The Four Seasons. It’s directed by Isaac Lamb. It stages 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and other days/times. ...
2nd Annual Pearl Fest Returns for Two Days to Portland’s North Park Blocks
After a successful run last year, the Pearl District Beer & Arts Fest returns for a second year. It’ll expand to two days as it takes over Portland’s North Park Blocks, near the birthplace of craft brewing in the Pacific Northwest. The 2nd Annual Pearl District Beer &...
Camas Cellars & Camas Cheese Co. Present: Taste of the Pacific NW
Camas, WA — Camas Cellars and Camas Cheese Co. are excited to announce a special event during Camas Days, “Taste of the Pacific Northwest – A Curated Wine & Cheese Pairing.” This exclusive event will take place on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at Camas Cellars, featuring three unique sessions where attendees can indulge in the finest wines and cheeses the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
This Telephone Pole Is Ready for Its Close-Up
Telephone poles deal with a lot: dog pee, staple guns and remnants of long-past concert posters. But the humble telephone pole is now also the subject of a photography exhibit by Portland artist Heléna Dupre Thompson. Bridge City Diary is on view in the storefront windows of 811 SE Stark St. through Dec. 16.
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