April 2009

April 1st , 2009: New Deal Distillery Tasting at Gold Dust Meridian

We'll be at Gold Dust Meridian on Hawthorne, from 4 to 7, sharing free samples of all New Deal vodkas. For your added drinking pleasure, Meridian bartenders will also be featuring New Deal spirits in their daily drink specials--The Portland Side Car, Hawthorne Wall Banger, and The Monkey Cab. Oh, and if you've never tried the Meridian's Mac & Cheese, now you have the perfect excuse! Hope to see you there!

More info here.

April 4th , 2009: Justice Within Reach

Join the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation (MRG) celebration and fundraiser to support grant making programs that fund community-based groups working for environmental, economic and social justice. MRG, a community support foundation, will make more than $600,000 in grants to Oregon groups this year. Bring your friends to this fun and inspiring event and support grassroots groups throughout Oregon!

Dance to the sounds of DJ Adiva (aka Celeste Carey from KBOO Radio), record your own story at the MRG Foundation/KBOO Community Story Booth, and hear inspiring stories of hope and justice from around the state. Enjoy appetizers and desserts by phresh organics catering and drinks by New Deal and Full Sail Brewing.

More info at MRG Foundation

Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets

 

April 16th , 2009: Red Threads for Model Citizens

Red Dress PDX Presents: Red Threads for Model Citizens, created by Stephen Cassell, of the Jupiter Hotel and co-chair Kate Sokoloff, founder of Live Wire! Radio.

Red Threads is poised to dazzle Portlander's by showcasing their favorite "model citizens" strutting their stuff on the runway showcasing red dresses from local designers and boutiques. Scheduled to take the runway are Metro President David Bragdon to Mother's Bistro's Lisa Schroeder, Byron Beck, Oregon Ballet Theater's Jon Ulsh, Ted and Katrina Wheeler, Tara Dublin from 94.7, and more.

Please join us in celebrating a night of "think local" fashion by kicking off the countdown to the main event, the Portland Red Dress Party, Red Eye on May 2nd. Proceeds from both events will benefit Esther’s Pantry, Outside/In and SHARE.

Event has been CANCELLED

 

April 16th , 2009: Rain is Over: N°20 Rainwear Launch Party

Join local boutique, Stand Up Comedy, and designers, Slow and Steady Wins the Race, for the launch of their new line of rainwear--N°20 Rainwear--made locally as a celebration of Portland's dedication to nature.

Party at Fourteen30 Contemporary. Music by Luke Wyland of AU, art by Matt King, cocktails by New Deal. RSVP please.

More info at Stand Up Comedy

 

April 17th - 23rd , 2009: Filmed by Bike Film Festival

Filmed by Bike is a festival of bike-themed independent short movies from around the world. Submissions are limited to eight minutes and must revolve around the central theme of cycling. Hundreds of international entries are submitted but only an average of 30 make the final cut. Our jury of esteemed judges makes that tough decision. The festival is held every April in Portland, Oregon at the Clinton Street Theater.

An advanced and mature society is one that recognizes, nurtures, revels in and celebrates it's creative class, it's art and culture. Here in Portland, our bike culture is beyond the basics and we are wholely embracing our place in society as more than just bikers. We revel in bringing together movies from around the world for festival that celebrates bike culture.

More info at Filmed by Bike

 

April 25th , 2009: PICA's TADA!

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art presents TADA! The Annual Gala in Support of Artistic Programming. There has never been a better time to join us in helping PICA support the arts in Portland. Enjoy dinner by Simpatica, live auction with Laura Michalek, a special performance by Portland Cello Project, and much more.

More info at PICA

 

 

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