Riches of a City: Portland Collects - Portland Art Museum - through May 22 Admission $8-$12
Riches of a City: Portland Collects celebrates arts patronage in Portland and the influence these collections have on the Museum. This exhibition offers a rare glimpse behind closed doors, featuring more than 200 objects from private collections and revealing a variety of collecting interests and passions.
1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205 http://www.portlandartmuseum.org/
Business
Search Engine Optimization PCC - Thurs., April 28 at 6:30pm - Free
Zeke Camusio is going to show business owners how to rank their website #1 on Google. In the last 10 years he's taken 200+ websites to the top of Google and at this seminar he'll be sharing everything he knows about SEO.You can find all the details and register for the event here.
http://www.theoutsourcingcompany.com/blog/internet-marketing-events/free-seo-seminar-in-portland-or/
http://www.theoutsourcingcompany.com/blog/internet-marketing-events/free-seo-seminar-in-portland-or/
1626 SE Water Ave. (A block away from OMSI) in the Auditorium Portland, OR 97214
Community
Mother's Day Fair Trade Bazaar - First Unitarian Church - Sun., May 1 from 10am-3pm Free
The perfect place to find something for your mom. Gifts that reflect your values. Over 10 vendors selling fairly traded food, products and gifts from around the globe. Sip Fair Trade coffee or tea. Nibble on Fair Trade chocolate. Learn about Fair Trade through short producer stories & film clips.
First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12 Ave., Portland, Or
Contact: Sarah Mitts, 503-970-5847, sarah@voiceforempowerment.com
Contact: Sarah Mitts, 503-970-5847, sarah@voiceforempowerment.com
Dining/Food
2nd Annual Chili Cookoff - Independent Publishing Resource Center - Fri., April 29 - 6-9pm $5
The IPRC is hosting their Second Annual Chili Cook-Off. Just $5 gets folks all the delicious homemade meat, vegetarian, or vegan chili they can eat, plus a chance to vote for their favorite chili-makers. The $5 entry fee includes complimentary beer, wine and beverages. This is a fundraiser for IPRC and all ages are welcome. IPRC 917 SW Oak Street, Suite 218 www.iprc.org
Family
2011 Sean's Run from Autism - Oaks Park - Sat., April 30 - 9am-12pm
Cost: Pre-Registration ends Monday 4/25 Pre-Registered Entries $ 20 ORRC Members $15 All Entries after April 25 $ 25 Kids Run - under 12 years $10.
Sean's Run from Autism is the best way for runners to get an early start on the season while doing good. Entry fees, merchandise sales and sponsorship tent monies all directly benefit the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon. Distance and cources: 5k (3.11 miles) and 10k (6.2 miles) This scenic out-and-back course will begin and end in Historic Oaks Park on the Willamette River, then wind along the Willamette Greenway before turning around and heading back into Oaks Park. Registration starts at 9am
Oaks Park 7805 SE Oaks Park Way
Health
World Laughter Day - Saturday Market Main Stage - Sun., May 1- 2-3:30pm Free
Laughter Yoga will be holding various laughter contests (longest, funniest & best laugh, even a contest for dogs). All ages. They're setting aside this day to send a message of joy & hope and give people an opportunity to learn about Laughter Yoga.
Saturday Market - Waterfront Park near Ankeny and Naito
Music
A Night in Havana Performing with the Oregon Symphony - Arlene Schnitzer - Sat.- Sun., April 30-May1 - $20-$65
They've performed on Dancing With the Stars and now they bring the electric energy and sizzling music of their native Cuba to be combined with the lush string sounds and blazing brass of the Oregon Symphony.
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway MORE INFO
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway MORE INFO
Sustainable Events
2011 NW Solar Expo & Clean Technology Showcase - Convention Center - Fri.-Sun., April 29-May 1$10 admission, $2 off with 3 cans of food for Oregon Food Bank. Ages 12 and under, FREE
The NW Solar Expo is the largest solar event in the North West and your opportunity to decide how to start your solar project. You get professional answers from today’s leading solar companies. You receive world-class information from 25 educational seminars tailored specifically for Oregonians.
Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Theatre
George Lopez - Keller Auditorium - Fri., April 29 - 8pm Tickets $62-$134
George Lopez - Keller Auditorium - Fri., April 29 - 8pm Tickets $62-$134
George Lopez (born April 23, 1961 in Mission Hills, California) is an American comedian and actor. He is one of the funniest if not most popular comedians today. He starred in his own produced television sitcom show, George Lopez. Much of Lopez's comedy is based on his experiences in childhood. He pokes fun at his own Latino culture as much as he does mainstream America.
Around Oregon
Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival - Fri.-Sun., April 29-May1 - Free
Enjoy a great spread of northwest cuisine, myriad arts and crafts, a selection of Oregon and Washington’s finest wineries, the beer garden and more. The Rotary Club of Astoria will be serving their traditional crab dinner all weekend long (price TBD based on Market Value). Live music will be on the stage in the exhibit hall all weekend plus musicians at various times in the tent.
92937 Walluski Loop Astoria, Oregon 97103 MORE INFO
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