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The festival features entertainment of all kinds--from the k
id's stage, jammin' blues, and blues grass, an arts and crafts mall, and a beer and wine garden.

Fri-Noon-11pm
Sat-10am-11pm
Sun-10am-6pm

Just to show you how bike-friendly Portland really is, the
city shuts down 10 Willamette River bridges to cars and welcomes some 20,000 bicyclists for the annual Providence Bridge Pedal.
Come see why Portland has continued to be ranked among the top bike-friendly cities in the country.

Join REI as they engage children with games, activities, a
nd lessons about environmental ethics.

Our TEAM of MONAVIE Independent Distributors will be in Port
land starting on Thursday to prepare a Business Opportunity Information Meeting for 7:00 pm, Saturday, August 16. We will be INVITING self-motivated individuals who are seeking the right Home Based Opportunity to improve their physical HEALTH and improve their financial WEALTH. The meeting will outline WHY we are a 1 BILLION $ company in just 3.5 years, and show you HOW YOU can be part of this WEALTH creating Opportunity. We are looking to INVITE self-motivated individuals who are seeking a Major Financial Opportunity. Contact me to get your Free INVITATION to the exciting and motivating Informational Meeting. This Presentation may change your Life forever by introducing YOU to an Opportunity to create Financial WEALTH

The schedule features traditional, modern and cross-genre f
are, from Delta blues to bohemian cabaret, wistful pop, Harlem jazz and salsa - all kicked off by Canada's acclaimed Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble on July 8! Inspired by the magic of the Garden at dusk, the concerts offer Garden enthusiasts and music lovers the chance to enjoy live music on six consecutive Tuesday evenings.

Stephanie's sultry, moody folk, is intertwined with pop,
jazz and soul. She'll be joined by bandmates Keith Schreiner of Dahlia, and James Beaton of Storm and the Balls.

DON'T MISS A FREE PRE-CONCERT RECEPTION Sample Pastry Treats
, Win Prizes, Enjoy Live Music! At the Pre-Concert Reception, we will announce the upcoming: 2008 Building Hope Concert & Auction: A Night of Gospel & Jazz Join our region's premier musical performers for a summer's night of smooth jazz and foot-stomping gospel!

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

Rock concert violinist Aaron Meyer teams with the champion I
rish dance trio for this exclusive-to-Bridgeport performance.

The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings o
n the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies-perfect light summer fare.

8pm for live music and refreshments.
Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.).

Four free family-friendly movies will be shown during the a
nnual Flicks by the Fountain film series at City Park (at the corner of Fifth Street and Hall Blvd.) in downtown Beaverton this summer. Movies will begin at sunset with pre-movie activities beginning at 8 p.m.

This week's pick is Cheaper by the Dozen! (pre-movie entertainment: The Little Gym and short film How Big Is Your Footprint by Ryan Taylor, Southridge High School).

The Bend Brewfest is Back with 40+ Beers from 20+ Brewers. B
ands this year include Jerry Joseph Electric Band, LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends, Dirty Martini and so much more..

We are thrilled to present a fantastic line-up for our 30th
season of concerts! This week is featuring Boz Scaggs with David Jacobs-Strain!

The Bend Brewfest is Back with 40+ Beers from 20+ Brewers. B
ands this year include Jerry Joseph Electric Band, LeRoy Bell & His Only Friends, Dirty Martini and so much more..

Jackstraw's music springs from the traditional core of Blueg
rass, while delivering a fresh take on the energy, vigor while remaining true to its spirit and tradition. The band mixes original and traditional songs, shaping them through wicked harmonies & ferocious pickin'.

The Dew Tour event features skateboarding, BMX, and freest
yle motocross! Some of the most respected veterans in action sports, along with new talent poised to establish themselves among the action sports world's elite competitors. Visitors can meet athletes, participate in interactive activities, and watch some neat stunts by competing athletes!

Will open at 2pm until closing. Call 877-789-7673 for tickets.

What is more exciting than a big Italian party? Portland's P
ioneer Square becomes "Piazza Italia" for a short 4 days, August 21st-24th. Italian celebrations are known for good food and celebration.

August 21, 5-9pm
August 22,23, 11am-11pm
August 24, 11am-7:30pm

Jack Johnson visits St. Helens just 30 minutes outside of th
e Portland area for a night of his fresh and original hawaiian style beats.

Envision the largest party you've ever attended. Multiply at
tendance by 100 or even 1,000. That, my friend, is a Palau festival. These events have taken place around the world. And now one's coming to our own backyard

Portland CityFest with Luis Palau features something for everyone. It's one party you don't want to miss!

The Oregon State Fair, a division of the Oregon Parks and R
ecreation Department, is a 144-year-old statewide tradition. Spanning 11 days every summer, the State Fair brings together the best of Oregon, including agricultural exhibits, animals, food, wine and beer competitions, cultural events and world class entertainment.

Sun-Thurs 10am-10pm
Fri-Sat 10am-11pm

A funky blend of jazzy pop-rock vocals with soulful piano an
d bass guitar, the Jacob Merlin Band mixes classic covers with their own originals.

phone: 503-968-8940

The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings o
n the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies-perfect light summer fare.

8pm for live music and refreshments.
Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.).

Come watch the area's fastest cyclists compete for the regio
n's biggest purse in the Health Net Portland Twilight Criterium. The course surrounds the North Park Blocks of downtown Portland, creating an island oasis of 360-degree viewing, music, food and beverage.

A Portland favorite! People of all ages enjoy the summer sou
nds of the Oregon Symphony at these annual free outdoor concerts, supported by the City of Portland and the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC). Come celebrate the power of great music and the diversity of Portland's neighborhoods.

2 PM Afternoon Festival
7 PM Oregon Symphony Concert

With a four-decade long career that has seen more than 125 m
illion records sold worldwide, 36 Top 40 hits, a Grammy, a Golden Globe and thousands of sold-out shows all over the globe, Neil Diamond remains one of the most vital and innovative forces in modern music.

Four free family-friendly movies will be shown during the a
nnual Flicks by the Fountain film series at City Park (at the corner of Fifth Street and Hall Blvd.) in downtown Beaverton this summer. Movies will begin at sunset with pre-movie activities beginning at 8 p.m.

The final pick for the summer is Goonies (pre-movie entertainment: MVP Dance Elite and short film Highlights of Sunset High School Orientation by Trace Downen, Sunset High School)

This self-guided tour will feature several Steiner cabins. T
hese cabins are noted for their take on the American Arts & Crafts style and feature many distinct characteristics that make them a classic feature of Northwest architecture.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting the Mt.
Hood Cultural Center & Museum during regular business hours of 10AM-5PM, Sunday-Monday.

Vanessa Hudgens, star of the High School Musical movies, i
s scheduled to perform at the Oregon State Fair in Salem, OR on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Not only has Hudgens starred in the movies, but she also helped contribute to their top-selling soundtracks. Hudgens released her first solo album in 2006, which produced hits such as, "Say OK" and "Come Back To Me."

Twenty dancers from Portland and around theworld will perf
orm in an event that is the culmination of a twelve-day
advanced ballet workshop taught by three world-renowned ballet luminaries at The Portland Ballet's studio.

Monthly arts & crafts fair featuring 30-35quirky artists.

Monthly arts & crafts fair featuring 30-35quirky artists.

We are thrilled to present a fantastic line-up for our 30th
season of concerts! This week is featuring Avett Brothers with Shawn Mullins!

This dynamic duo's bluesy, New Orleans sound will end the s
eries in style!

For as long as there have been dreams, Children of All Ages
have dreamed joining the circus. Now your dreams of circus stardom can come true -- with a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey 138th Edition Blue Tour Circus Celebrity ticket!

Thurs: 7:30
Fri: 7:30
Sat: 3:30, 7:30
Sun: 1:00

Join in the fun as Portland caps off the summer with the big
gest event ever to celebrate the Willamette River.
Riverfest offers a family-friendly chance to come down by the riverside, get out on the water, take river tours, enjoy live music, learn first-hand about the river's history and environment, clean-up the riverbank, and view river spectacles.

A longtime Portland favorite, Curtis Salgado has been a key
player in the jazz and blues scene for the past twenty years with his vibrant harmonica skills and dynamic vocals.

The NW Film Center presents a series of outdoor screenings o
n the panoramic rooftop of the Hotel deLuxe parking garage. More than just movies, these parties in the sky feature live music, tasty food and drink and spectacular city views. Featured films include cult classics and lesser known B movies-perfect light summer fare.

8pm for live music and refreshments.
Movies at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.).

The twelfth annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Fes
tival will be held Labor Day weekend in the beautiful and historic North Park Blocks of Portland, Oregon. Considered one of the nation's premier art festivals, Art In The Pearl features the jury-selected work of 125 artists from across the USA and Canada.

10am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm on Monday

The twelfth annual Art In The Pearl Fine Arts and Crafts Fes
tival will be held Labor Day weekend in the beautiful and historic North Park Blocks of Portland, Oregon. Considered one of the nation's premier art festivals, Art In The Pearl features the jury-selected work of 125 artists from across the USA and Canada.

The Oregon State Fair, a division of the Oregon Parks and R
ecreation Department, is a 144-year-old statewide tradition. Spanning 11 days every summer, the State Fair brings together the best of Oregon, including agricultural exhibits, animals, food, wine and beer competitions, cultural events and world class entertainment.

Tickets available at the ticket mill.

After a successful 2007 MusicfestNW is pleased to announce i
ts return to Portland, Oregon. This year we will feature a variety of national, international, regional and local acts all showcased at different clubs throughout town.

www.musicfest.com

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

The event will kick off with a keynote presentation given by
Dr. Wes Jackson, agricultural visionary, focusing on sustainable food and farming. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5 at St. Philip Neri Church in Southeast Portland.

The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, and continue on Sept. 6 (noon to 9 p.m.) and 7 (noon to 6 p.m.)

The Time-Based Art Festival is a contemporary art festival o
f regional, national, and international artists presenting theatre, dance, music, film, visual exhibition and installation. PICA presents moments of movement and imagery under bridges, over rivers, on stages and throughout the city-all in Portland, Oregon USA. The TBA Festival examines and celebrates every form of contemporary art and is the only festival of its kind in North America.

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

The Oregon Garden's 80 acres of botanical wonders will share
the limelight with valuable classic and custom automobiles from private collectors throughout the Northwest. Exhibited entirely in an outdoor setting, the automobiles will greet visitors as they meander along the garden paths. These automotive treasures will sprout amid the Silverton Market Garden, flower throughout the Garden Green, and pose alongside the Axis Fountain.

With some of the most lavish sets, costumes and special eff
ects ever to have been created for the stage, Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA directed by Harold Prince traces the tragic love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the majestic Paris Opera House.

Learn How to Get Seen, Heard and Celebrated in Your Own Bac
kyard and Beyond with the Power of Do-It-Yourself Publicity. If you are a success and publicity-seeking business owner eager to catapult your business from obscurity to the media spotlight in short order without spending a fortune or spinning your wheels, this dinner event of WEO is for you.

Work-in-the-Trenches Publicist Nancy Juetten will hold the P
ublici-Tea(TM) Half-Day Workshop on Wed. This half-day of conversation about all things related to do-it-yourself publicity will inspire you into action to build the buzz about your business without spending a bundle. Isn't it time for you to get into the publicity game to enjoy similar results? Everyone who attends receives special reports on blogging and social networking, along with an abundance of print and audio materials in the Media-Savvy-to-Go Publicity Toolkit to support their do-it-yourself publicity success.

Popular Portland composer/performer Michael Allen Harrison b
rings his hot new musical to Lakewood for its world premiere. Co-written with David Bates, the story of Prometheus is about the legendary Greek who stole the sacred flame of the gods and gave it to man.

The Northwest Chocolate Festival Event will serve a socially
and economically diverse community living here in the Pacific Northwest.
There will be kids and family focused (all-ages) hands-on activities with chocolate. There will be many opportunities to engage, learn about, and taste chocolate. The World Marketplace and Chocolate Education Center are free for the public.

*VIP TICKETS include admission to a VIP event with an exclus
ive Q&A session & photo with the Teutuls, as well as a gift bag.

OCC Live 2008 includes Paul Sr. vs Paul Jr. Bike Build-Off. In keeping with the competitive spirit of father vs. son and old school vs. new school, as seen on "American Chopper," bragging rights for the better builder are up for grabs at this live show. Plus, OCC Band opens and closes the show.

The ReDirect Guide announces the 3rd annual Green Sprouts Or
ganic Baby and Family Festival at Peninsula Park. Green Sprouts is a community-inspired event that celebrates natural and healthy options for expecting parents and young families. The one-day festival will promote eco-friendly products, community-connecting ideas, and natural options for birthing and raising children. A three-dollar suggested donation at the door will benefit the Josiah Hill III Clinic.

100 of the best artists from around the Northwest will be fe
atured. Works of art in mediums to admire and take home from the Artists Marketplace. On stage throughout the weekend, talented musicians and singers are here to entertain.

The Northwest Chocolate Festival Event will serve a socially
and economically diverse community living here in the Pacific Northwest.
There will be kids and family focused (all-ages) hands-on activities with chocolate. There will be many opportunities to engage, learn about, and taste chocolate. The World Marketplace and Chocolate Education Center are free for the public.

Johnny Mathis returns to Portland for a one-night-only perfo
rmance with the Oregon Symphony. Don't miss this special evening of romantic ballads and classic standards like "Chances Are," "Wonderful, Wonderful" and "It's Not For Me to Say."

Rykarda Parasol describes her music as underhanded and stark
. Comparisons to Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, and the Velvet Underground come to mind as well as Ingmar Bergman and William Faulkner. Her album, "Our Hearts First Meet" on Three Ring Records is a haunting escape into dark hearts and isolation.