Every year Jake over at UtterlyBoring.com runs a college basketball “Tournament Pick ’em” contest with lots of great prizes, that’s free to join. He’s doing it again this year, and it’s bigger than ever: Selection Sunday is coming up on March 13 and then it’s time for offices all over … Continue reading
I noticed not too long ago that El Jimador, the Mexican restaurant downtown on the corner of Franklin and Wall, was closed, and the windows papered over, and yesterday reader Jeff submitted the same question: Any idea what is happening with El Jimador on the corner of NW Wall Street … Continue reading
McMenamin’s is hosting Portland Opera To Go! this Sunday at 2 p.m Opera To Go! is the touring division of Portland Opera’s Education and Outreach Program. While visiting 37 schools across the region, they are also making stops at several McMenamin’s sites, including Old St. Francis in Bend. The performance … Continue reading
This Sunday, March 6th, the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band is having their second free concert of their season at Summit High School. Jake has the details (he plays in the band): The pieces we’ll be playing this time around (it’s going to be a good one): Grand Serenade for an … Continue reading
This Friday (the 4th of March) is the monthly First Friday Art Walk: galleries and businesses are open late for the Art Walk, with special art exhibits and often live music and free refreshments (and wine). It all takes place Downtown as well as the Old Mill and Northwest Crossing … Continue reading