Pacific NW College of Art - BFA Juried Show - Through March 27
This year celebrates the 11th Annual BFA Juried Exhibition from students attending Pacific Northwest College of Art. The students of PNCA each submit their best works for a month-long show held in the PNCA Swigert Commons. 1241 NW Johnson St. Portland, OR, 97209 503-226-4391
Business
BPI Building Analyst Professional Training - Register now for 5-day course that starts March 21
A 5 Day Workshop On Home Performance Evaluations & Whole-Home Retrofit Planning.Green Education Services is an approved affiliate organization with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and the purpose of this course is to fast-track the process getting you certified in only 5 days from start to finish. Call 1-800-355-1751 to learn more.
A 5 Day Workshop On Home Performance Evaluations & Whole-Home Retrofit Planning.Green Education Services is an approved affiliate organization with the Building Performance Institute (BPI) and the purpose of this course is to fast-track the process getting you certified in only 5 days from start to finish. Call 1-800-355-1751 to learn more.
Community
Saint Patrick’s Festival - Thirsty Lion Thurs. - Sat., March 17-19 11am-midnight $30 wristband
Saint Patrick’s Festival - Thirsty Lion Thurs. - Sat., March 17-19 11am-midnight $30 wristband
Both Thirsty Lion locations will feature live music starting at 11am and running through midnight on St. Patrick’s Day. Bagpipers, Irish Dancers and performances will take place throughout the day. Plus all the great food that goes with St. Patrick's Day and hefty premier craft and international beer lineup.
Two locations: SW 2nd and Ash Street and 10205 SW Washington Square Road
Cooking Lessons with Shelie: Love Your Heart – Eat Fish Tues., Mar 15 6:00-7:30 pm Cost $5
Join Shelie Hartman-Gibbs, RD, CDE, registered dietitian with Tuality Healthcare, and guest chef Nancy Ponzi, local author of The Ponzi Vineyards Cookbook, in a demonstration of cooking that features healthy and delicious ways to prepare fish. Shelie and Nancy will prepare meals for your whole family to enjoy together using fresh, seasonal ingredients. You will enjoy tasting the foods that are prepared before you take home the recipes. Register online or call 503-681-1700.
Tuality Health Education Center 334 SE 8th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97123
Family
On the Eve of Friday Morning - Portland Center for the Performing Arts Sat.-Sun. March 19-20
Sat. 2pm & 5pm, Sun. 2pm Cost: $21.25 - $29.50
Join Nassrin and Bahad, two children learning the universal values of kindness and generosity through ancient tales from their rich Persian culture. Lyrical and magical, this play will bring you hope.
Join Nassrin and Bahad, two children learning the universal values of kindness and generosity through ancient tales from their rich Persian culture. Lyrical and magical, this play will bring you hope.
Find out more at: http://www.pcpa.com/event/event.php?event=5546
St. Patrick's Day Family Event
St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Kennedy School Thurs., March 17 4pm - Free
We wanted to make sure we give you a place to take the whole family for good food and fun so we're adding this 2nd Family Event. Festivities will include: In the Courtyard (all ages): Colleen Raney · Traditional Irish · 4 p.m. In the Gym (all ages): Irish Family Hooley · Irish family rock · 4 p.m. Irish Dancers · Irish Dance Troupe · 5:30 p.m. Dave Mayfield Parade · Rock/Americana/folk · 7 p.m. Roving Joe Mishkin "The Balloon Guy" · 4 p.m. Facepainter · 4 p.m. 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave. Portland OR 97211Music
Nancy King "King & Moore!" - Beaterville Cafe Sat., March 19 8pm-11pm $10
Nancy King brings her supple voice, flawless ear & instincts of a true jazz improviser. She'll be joined by Glen Moore of “Oregon", one of Portland’s most prominent bands and Dan Gaynor!
Nancy King brings her supple voice, flawless ear & instincts of a true jazz improviser. She'll be joined by Glen Moore of “Oregon", one of Portland’s most prominent bands and Dan Gaynor!
Sustainable Events
Ecoroof Portland Oregon Convetion Center Fri., March 18 10am to 6 pm FREE
Ecoroof Portland 2011 participants will learn how ecoroofs work, why they're important, and what resources are available to help start their own projects. They can get information directly from ecoroof vendors including architects, consultants, contractors, landscape architects, manufacturers, nurseries, structural engineers, suppliers, researchers, and non-profit and community organizations.Activities will include speakers and project tours with an emphasis on both commercial and residential ecoroof development. Oregon Convention Center, Hall B 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Ecoroof Portland 2011 participants will learn how ecoroofs work, why they're important, and what resources are available to help start their own projects. They can get information directly from ecoroof vendors including architects, consultants, contractors, landscape architects, manufacturers, nurseries, structural engineers, suppliers, researchers, and non-profit and community organizations.Activities will include speakers and project tours with an emphasis on both commercial and residential ecoroof development. Oregon Convention Center, Hall B 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Theatre
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Portland Center Stage - Through March 27th $18-$63
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Portland Center Stage - Through March 27th $18-$63
Based on Oregon native Ken Keesey's novel. It was set at the Oregon State Hospital, still one of the most controversial institutions in the state. It was arguably the greatest anti-authority protest novel of the 20th century. See more and purchase tickets at: http://www.pcs.org/
Around Oregon
Charley Pride - Chinook Winds Casino - Fri. & Sat., March 18-19 $25-$40
Over the past thirty years, Pride has remained one of the Top 20 best-selling country artists of all-time. His incredible legacy includes 36 #1 hit singles, over 70 million albums sold, 31 gold and 4 platinum albums - including one quadruple platinum. On RCA Records, Charley Pride is second in sales only to Elvis Presley.
1777 NW 44th Street Lincoln City, OR 97367-5094 888-CHINOOK (244-6665)
1777 NW 44th Street Lincoln City, OR 97367-5094 888-CHINOOK (244-6665)
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