You can expect scenes like this one from a previous ball when more than 800 event-goers were in attendance for Levé’s Ninth Annual Charity Ball. That year, all proceeds benefited “I Have a Dream” Oregon.
This year, along with a DJ, silent auction, and wine wall, the event will be emceed by Stumptown’s favorite drag queen, Poison Waters.
Earlier this year, Levé members volunteered at the Girls Inc. “Rappel for Her” fundraiser. There is a clear synergy with the Levé and Girls Inc partnership. Girls Inc. works to inspire school-aged girls to be strong, smart and bold, while Levé prides itself on women supporting women.
Levé, which comes from the french word “to lift,” has a unique partnership model that exposes habitual attendees to a wide scope of Portland’s thriving nonprofit community. After a competitive application and interview process, Levé selects only one of the many worthy nonprofits for the ladies to lift and support throughout the year. Previous partners include Bradley Angle, New Avenues for Youth, and Children’s Cancer Association.
At a previous ball, then Levé board president, Megan Dobson sells items from a basket.
2011 Levé board member Anne Lawrence, Levé president Kiernan Doherty and Levé vice president Megan Dobson pose right before doors opened for the 8th Annual Charity Ball at the Wonder Ballroom.
the Levé board, committee and advisory members pose for a shot before the Ball begins.
From Levé:
Through our diverse and growing nonprofit network, we continually enlighten ourselves and supporters about Portland’s most vulnerable and strive to give them a voice through volunteering, activism, and fundraising. We’re a bit unconventional. We believe standing for something is contagious and that giving back is fun. That’s why we take a different approach to philanthropy. By selecting and lifting up a new nonprofit each year, we create long-term relationships between our supporters and partners based on shared values and passions. We are also able to share a cause that is relevant and accessible, tailored to each year.In addition to raising immediate and unrestricted funds for our annual partners through our signature event, we seek to build long-term support by exposing a new demographic to the organization and its mission. Our hope is that they will then become lifelong supporters, helping the organizations expand their donor base and build their next generation of supporters, advocates and volunteers. Each year since our inception, Levé’s cash contributions, volunteerism and activism have grown. In total, we’ve infused nearly half a million dollars into the local nonprofit community thanks to our awesome network of supporters! By selecting a different type of nonprofit each year, our hope is that if one doesn’t resonate one year, the next year’s nonprofit’s mission will, and that our event-goers continue to support that nonprofit with time and resources well into the future. Essentially, Levé’s goal is to help nonprofit organizations widen their footprint in the community and expand their donor base, providing a platform for which to publicize the essential work.
Our credo is to do more good. Levé was born of the belief that anyone can make a difference. In fact, we know that the impact of a lot of smaller donations is often more effective than a few large ones. That’s because when we do something for someone else, that good energy ripples out; it’s contagious. It’s literally science. When we build charitable habits, we are better citizens, colleagues, parents and friends—and we inspire others to be too. And thus is the magic of the ripple effect. We consume over 10 hours of media every day. It can be difficult to cull through it all to determine what matters. That’s why we take our responsibility as (unofficial) community advisers so seriously at Levé. Since 2004, our volunteer board of young professional women has vetted hundreds of applications from local nonprofits, narrowing it down to one annual partner each year. Our unique process connects our supporters with diverse causes and trusted organizations each year, concluding with an unconventional fundraiser that is designed to teach our peers what it means to give back. Levé membership has also evolved into a “training ground” for young philanthropists. Comprised of some of Portland’s most driven and gracious women, Levé provides an opportunity to cultivate not only nonprofit endeavors, but also significant professional and personal growth. It’s not uncommon for members to get new jobs, learn new skills, or even change careers entirely based on a connection they make. Perhaps best of all, is the sisterhood and friendship we share. Together, our goal is to inspire and mobilize the next generation of givers in Portland and beyond.
2010: Bank of America, Local Hero Award – awarded to board member Megan Dobson for activating her middle school students to get involved in Philanthropy using Levé’s model of giving back.
Portland, OR. 2016 as been a busy year for Portland’s Habitat for Humanity and the new homeowners who are part of the program. The nonprofit does not build homes for people, but with them as equal partners. Homeowners must invest 500 hours of “sweat equity” into the building of their home. The homes are then sold at no profit, with an affordable mortgage. Each homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments go into a revolving fund that is used to build more local Habitat homes.
Dejene is hammering some nails into his new home. He is in the process of completing his 500 hours of sweat equity, and will move into his new home with his wife and four children in February. “I want to say thank you, because my family is getting the confidence to be successful,” he recently told volunteers on the build site. “Shelter is a basic need for our lives, so Habitat saved our lives.”
Here are some details about the program:
Habitat homes are built with a volunteer labor force, utilizing building materials and services that are donated by local business as well as individual and corporate donations. Working in partnership with individuals, businesses, neighborhood groups, and organizations, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has built over 300 simple, decent homes since 1981.
Families are selected based on the following criteria:
First-time homebuyer.
Citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
Currently living in substandard or subsidized housing, and earning 35-60% of Portland MFI.
Ability to repay a mortgage (satisfactory credit and stable income).
Willingness to partner with Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East serves low-income families earning 35% to 60% of the Portland area’s median family income (MFI) or approximately $25,865 – $44,340 for a family of four. Habitat is the only program in the Portland area that offers homeownership opportunities to families in the 35% bracket.
Habitat sells houses for market value, which cannot be determined until the house is complete. No matter what the price of the house, Habitat is committed to keeping housing payments affordable. Habitat partner families’ housing payments will be set at 30% of their household gross monthly incomes at the time of sale. This monthly amount will include the mortgage payment, homeowners’ insurance, possibly HOA dues, and property taxes.
Portland, OR. It was selfie time when Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) hosted the fourth annual “Bat ‘n Rouge” softball tournament at Erv Lind Stadium in Normandale Park. The family friendly tournament on July 31st featured drag queens, music, and general hilarity. Bat ‘n Rouge raised funds to help those impacted by HIV/AIDS.
The tournament is a good-natured spectacle of the characters, peppered with comedic relief and spicy banter. The goal was to raise $20,000.
The event was hosted by Portland drag legends Carla Rossi and Bolivia Carmichaels.
AIDS Walk Portland is also coming up. It’s a 2.4 mile walk to raise awareness and funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Visit www.AIDSwalkPortland.org to sign up for the walk.
Here’s more information about the event: Saturday, September 10th. The Fields Park at NW 11th and Overton St.
11:00am Park Opens With Entertainment and Activities
12:30pm Program
1:00pm The Walk Begins
2:30pm The Finish Line and Fun/Optional Bar Crawl Begins
About Cascade AIDS Project:
Cascade AIDS Project is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington. CAP’s mission is to prevent HIV infections, support and empower people living with or affected by HIV, and eliminate HIV-related stigma and health disparities. Visit www.cascadeaids.org for more information.
West Linn, OR. The inaugural Oregon Polo Classic drew nearly 1,000 people to the Hidden Creek Polo Club in West Linn. The event was organized by the nonprofit which puts on the Classic Wines Auction. Polo club owner and player, Sean Keys, and his pony are favorites with guests. The weekend polo celebration, over July 23rd an 24th, raised $240,000 which will be distributed among the beneficiaries of the Classic Wines Auction. Those nonprofits include: the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area, Doernbecher Children’s Foundation and the Classic Wines Auction legacy charity partners.
Kids got a chance to meet the players and horses up close at the Oregon Polo Classic Family Day.
Miss Oregon 2016, Alexis Mather and Miss Oregon Outstanding Teen 2016, Abigail Hoppe, pose for a selfie with two young guests and polo players on the field.
Alexis Mather, sings the National Anthem during the Coca-Cola Opening Ceremonies. Fly Girl, Kelsey Schmunk, carries the American Flag.
Susie Dix (left) from Team Dix Farm fights to score against Team Thompson Performance Horses.
The Oregon Polo Classic Family Day featured activities for the whole family including a fancy hat crafting station from SCRAP PDX as well as other art activities from CHAP (Children Healing Arts Project).
Incoming Board Chair, Matt Felton, joins outgoing Classic Wines Auction Board Chair, DJ Wilson to address the crowd and kick of the parade of hats competition.
Guests of all ages showed off their fancy hats during the Oregonian/OregonLive Parade of hats on Family Day.
Kids enjoyed a sweet treat during the Portland Monthly Popsicle Divot Stomp on Family Day.
Lovely ladies show off their best polo garden party attire, complete with extravagant hats, during the Portland Monthly Champagne Divot Stomp on Championship Day.
More than 1,000 guests attended the inaugural Oregon Polo Classic weekend events to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area, Doernbecher Children’s Foundation and the Classic Wines Auction legacy charity partners.
Best Pony, Louie, enjoys a delicious traditional carrot bouquet with player Mia Bray. Louie earned the title of the “Best Pony” after his outstanding performance during the match.
The home team, Hidden Creek Polo Club, secured the title of the first Oregon Polo Classic Champions after defeating Team Bush League/Twin Palms out of California. Hidden Creek Polo Players Sean Keys, Graham Bray, Daniel Juarez and Tomas Reinoso were presented with engraved championship silver platters by Rick Mahler, courtesy of Packouz Jewelers.
As part of the tradition of polo, the Championship Awards Ceremony ended with a celebratory champagne shower between the first and second place teams.
Portland, OR. The slam-dunk contest was a hit at the third annual Rip City 3 on 3 basketball tournament. The Trail Blazer fundraiser at the Rose Quarter had activities for all ages and abilities and raised $25,000 for Special Olympics Oregon. Players at the July 30th & 31st event received a free ticket to a Trail Blazers preseason game. Visit the website to view this year’s results. (Photos credit, Bruce Ely and Cody Sharrett)
Allen Crabbe and Meyers Leonard joined in the fun at the RIP CITY 3on3 Nike Youth Clinic.
At the end of the two day, the Blazers handed over a check for $25,000 to Special Olympics, Oregon.
One of the state’s premier outdoor basketball tournaments, Rip City 3-on-3 features divisions for all ages and skill levels, and benefits Special Olympics Oregon.
The event featured 50 outdoor courts with official referees on every court and a 3-point shoot out.
Allen Crabbe offered pointers to aspiring players.
Blaze the Mascot, and the BlazerDancers were on hand to cheer on the participants.
Before 2014’s inaugural event, Portland had been without a flagship 3-on-3 tournament since 2011, the last time “Street Jam” was held at the Rose Quarter. Organized and managed by Eventuris, which was founded by the long-time producers of the largest 3-on-3 tournament in the world, Rip City 3-on-3 has a different look and feel than its predecessor.
“It’s great to see participation and excitement for Rip City 3-on-3 growing each year,” said Chris McGowan, President & CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter. “We hope to have more teams than ever to reach our goal of topping our fundraising efforts for Special Olympics Oregon.”
“What a Trail Blazers season! We never doubt Rip City! And we can’t wait to bring this excitement into the summer at the third annual Rip City 3-on-3 Tournament.” said Special Olympics Oregon CEO Margie Hunt. “We are privileged to partner with our hometown team on this great event which benefits hoop fans throughout the state, including those with intellectual disabilities.”
Many Special Olympics athletes will be competed during this year’s tournament – several on Unified Sports teams. Unified Sports is a great way for people with and without intellectual disabilities to play on the same team and promote social inclusion through sport. Having sport as a shared activity is just one more way that preconceptions and false ideas about individuals with intellectual disabilities are swept away.
Gresham, OR. Super strong men and women were out in force at the Portland Highland Games. Spencer Tyler set a new world record on July 16th by throwing a 56 lb weight for distance of 50′ 1/2. The purpose of the nonprofit games is to foster & preserve traditional Scottish culture and the “Scottish Heavy Events” draw athletes from across the country.
Here’s a video of the record breaking throw:
Damien Fisher competed in the caber toss. It is considered the most impressive of the Heavy Events. The Caber is generally a spruce log measuring about 20 feet and weighing approximately 120 lbs.
Andy Vincent brings his intensity to the Braemar Stone Throw. He’s one of the Portland competitors who throw the 18-pound stone with a natural “thumb hole” depression. A thrower nests the stone in the crook of his neck with arm cocked behind the ear. With toe against the line, he gets a rocking motion going, pulls back and releases the stone.
Felicia Baker was on target at the games with the The Scottish Hammer. The hammer is actually a 16-pound steel ball bearing that is bored out, with a cane handle fitted into it. The athlete swings the hammer in a circle overhead several times before releasing it from a twisted position. Because the athlete is throwing the hammer opposite the direction he is facing, spectators are encouraged to stay behind the safety screens.
Serious contenders in blue include: Caitrin Hortsch, Spencer Tyler, Andy Vincent, Damien Fisher, Nathan Burchett, Chuck Kasson and D Jones Tennison.
The Portland Highland Games Association was established in 1960 to help keep the Highland Games alive in Portland. The first Oregon Scottish Games was held in 1952, sponsored by Sir James McDonald, British Consul. Due to the first Games’ popularity, it was repeated the following year.
The Games’ first membership chairman and program which listed sponsoring members’ names came in 1970. This reflected both the stability and growth of the organization. The 70’s also brought the establishment of the current traditions to recognize extensive past meritorious service on the part of volunteers. In 1972 Annie Munro was chosen as the Games’ first official Guest of the Day, followed the next year by Duncan MacKenzie.
Under the leadership of Association President Robert A. Johnson, Sir James McDonald was chosen as the Games’ first official Chieftain of the Day. This Tradition established in 1976 continues today.
In 1978 fresh ideas were explored, and these focused on enhancing spectator interest. This was the first Games in which a clan tent made its appearance. Col. John McNeil introduced a Clan McNeil tent, and a Clan Donald tent was also set up.
The Portland Games hosted the U.S. Inter-regional (Highland) Dancing Championships in 1982, 1987, and for a third time in 1999. These were held on the Sunday following the Games. In 1988, the Games moved to its present site at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, OR.
Our goal will always be to bring Portland the finest Scottish Highland Games possible. Loosely based upon the founding statement of the St. Andrew’s Society, a similar goal of our Games could well be stated: “to preserve the memories of our Scottish inheritance while serving our American community.”
– See more at: http://www.phga.org/history/#sthash.XRBZ7rCt.dpuf
The Portland Highland Games has a variety of competitive events. We are proud to have world-class athletes and musicians come to the Games every year.
Here is some historical and general information about some of the competitive events:
Portland, OR. Pacific University paid tribute to one of its longtime trustees, Beaverton native and KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer, during the finale of Thayer’s highly successful Legends fundraiser held June 26 in Portland. Pacific University president Lesley Hallick posed with the KISS guitarist. Thayer has hosted the fundraiser since 2007, and this year’s event raised nearly $500,000 to launch an endowment in his name to benefit the university’s intercollegiate athletics and music programs.
Pacific University trustees Dan James ’87 (Bonneville Power Administration) and Tommy Thayer (KISS) join athletics director Ken Schumann at Pacific University Legends.
Pacific University Legends was presented by Pac/West, represented here by co-founders and Pacific University alumni Paul Phillips ’78 and Nancy Phillips ’77, MAT ’82. Nancy is a current member of the university’s Board of Trustees and Paul is a Trustee Emeritus.
KISS guitarist and university trustee Tommy Thayer performs with other celebrity musicians.
Trustee emeritus Dan Dutton (Stimson Lumber Chairman) joined Night Ranger/Damn Yankees frontman Jack Blades and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Danny Seraphine on stage to excite the crowd.
Bill Champlin, formerly of Chicago, was among the featured musicians.
Presented by Pac/West, guests of Legends 2016 thanked Thayer for 10 great years of support the event has generated for the university’s 24-sport NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program.
Approximately 150 invitees attended the Legends Finale, a one-of-a-kind dinner, auction and concert. The evening at Waverley Country Club commenced with cocktails and silent auction, and followed with a multi-course gourmet dinner, live auction featuring vacation getaways and much more, and signature concert that ultimately brought to a close the event’s successful run that began in 2007.
The intimate concert featured Thayer, fellow KISS bandmate and drummer Eric Singer, Night Ranger and Damn Yankees front man Jack Blades, Bill Champlin and Danny Seraphine formerly of Chicago, and Ed Roth.
Other celebrity attendees included Ladies Professional Golf Association players Kim Kaufman, Heather Bowie Young and Danah Bordner, who joined winning auction bidders and sponsors the following day for a private round of golf.
Over the past decade, Legends has consisted of a celebrity-filled two-day golf extravaganza for as many as 300 guests, to a more intimate evening of dinner and fellowship, with constant staples being the signature concert and auctions.
Over the years, Legends has connected thousands of Pacific University friends to celebrities from all walks of life. In addition to perennial guests Seraphine and Blades, other celebrities to have appeared at Legends over the years include KISS co-founder Gene Simmons, comedian George Lopez, NFL Hall-of-Famer Eric Dickerson, PGA golfer John Daly, The Doors guitarist Robby Krieger, music superstars Clint Black and Darius Rucker and professional athletes from the PGA and LPGA tours along with many more.
Funds raised at Legends have helped Pacific reinstate its football program to a resounding success, add a roof and state-of-the-art video scoreboard to Hanson Stadium, and provided equipment as well as enhanced competition and travel opportunities for all 24 athletics programs and all student-athletes. The Tommy Thayer Endowment for Music and Athletics will serve as a permanent fund to benefit students in both programs for generations to come.
For more information on ways to pay tribute to Tommy Thayer through the Thayer Endowment, please contact Pacific’s Office of Development at 503-352-2211 or email [email protected].
Lake Oswego, 2016. The Festival of the Arts in Lake Oswego offers three days of activities for kids and adults, like the Missoula Children’s Theater’s performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”. From June 24th – 26th the festival will attract an estimated 25,000 visitors to George Roger’s Park who come to see art exhibits, food booths, a Craft Faire and special juried show of art and photography.
See the Missoula Children’s Theatre show of Rumpelstiltskin on Saturday 10 AM.
Liz Hayden and Mary Turnock tell visitors about Lakewood Theatre Company and all the shows and classes on tap for this summer and fall.
Lakewood Board members Don Plumb and Bridget Smith welcome the crowds to George Rogers Park.
Hours are 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday and 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday. For more information and a complete event schedule, visit www.lakewood-center.org or call 503-636-1060.
There’s a special exhibit called Chasing Paper. Organizers explain, “This 53rd annual special exhibit, titled “Chasing Paper”, will highlight all art forms of paper from papier-mâché, book excavations, recycled to 3D sculpture. A talented group of artists spanning the US, from Massachusetts, Washington, California and Oregon will be onsite to give lectures and hands-on demos.”
Highlighted Artists Include:
James Allen – Featured on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat, book excavator extraordinaire, explains his process. “Each Book Excavation begins by cutting a hole in the cover of a book with a scalpel or x-acto blade. I cut my way through the pages selectively keeping fragments of images and words to create a composition using the content of the book as it emerges.”
Known collectively as Times4 – The project was conceived and created by Anne Greenwood, Diane Jacobs, Rachel Siegel and Shu-Ju Wang – to inspire reverence and increase awareness of the intimate relationship between people and forests. See a similar installation in the lower level of Lakewood Center.
Teacher and artist, Katie Higgins-White from Massachusetts will showcase her linocuts and 3D cut paper. Sold all over the nation on Etsy, see her works up close and personal at the Festival.
Parking is extremely limited. The Festival offers a complimentary shuttle system (courtesy of Mercedes Benz of Wilsonville) from designated lots. Shuttle information here. There is also a no-host bike corral at George Rogers Park. Bring your lock!
The festival is a program division of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
The Festival of the Arts takes place at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park, both on State Street in downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon USA.
In the park, you will find a juried Craft Faire of 110 booths featuring fine arts crafts, a delightful variety of foods at the Food Court, a wine and beer pavilion, and a variety of musical entertainment on the Park Entertainment Stage. The park also features Family Day Activities, and ongoing demonstrations by the artisans of their craft.
At the Lakewood Center for the Arts, several different art exhibits are featured. The largest exhibit is the Visual Arts Open Show with over 1,100 pieces of art submitted by artists from all over the region. In addition, the Festival also presents a Special Juried Exhibit of fine artwork as well as a series of hands-on arts activities. The Festival also partners with the Lake Oswego School District to present a high quality K-12 exhibit and the Lake Oswego Foundation for the Arts to provide the Lake Oswego Arts Chronicle, an invited visual art exhibit.
Mission Statement
The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts’ primary goal is to educate by promoting, supporting, coordinating, and exhibiting the arts of the region.
History
The Festival was originally started by the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce and moved under the umbrella of the Lakewood Center for the Arts 20 years ago, as an annual activity of the Center. It is sustained by valuable partnerships with the City of Lake Oswego, Clackamas County Tourism and Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Oswego Rotary Club, the School District, small and large businesses, the “Friends of the Festival,” plus more than 500 volunteers who work throughout the year and the weekend to make the Festival the success it is.
The Festival, a sub division of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a non-profit arts center, is committed to arts education, performance and exhibition. Contributions to the Festival are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 93-0700108.
This is a weekend to experience, to be educated and to enjoy!
Portland, OR. It’s a musical tradition over 110 years in the making and Concerts in the Park offer something for everyone. The Rose City’s best and brightest, like Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, entertain outside for free. From classical to rhythm & blues, musicians have been entrancing audiences in Portland parks since 1901. The concerts take place in July and August, so grab your calendar and check out all the dates below. (Photo credit, Portland Parks)
Today’s crowds flock to Portland parks citywide for the revelry, with over forty thousand people attending 65 concerts offered in 2015. The events are supported by partnerships with neighborhood associations and local sponsors.
Here’s a list of all the free summer concerts in the parks.
ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT 6:30 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Pack a picnic dinner or dine with our vendors, bring a blanket or chairs, and spend time with family and friends at a live concert performance.
MONDAYS
SELLWOOD RIVERFRONT PARK • SE Spokane & Oaks Pkwy • Transit #70, #99
Monday, July 11
Keegan Smith (Original urban Americana)
Monday, July 18
Pete Krebs and the Portland Playboys (Western swing and honkey tonk)
Monday, July 25
Edna Vazquez (Velvety, Latin pop with folkloric roots)
Monday, Aug 1
Karen Lovely (Award-winning contemporary blues)
Monday, Aug 8
Windermere Stellar presents: Quarterflash (Energetic 80’s rock music)
DENORVAL UNTHANK PARK • 510 N Shaver St • 5:30 PM • Transit #44, #4
Monday, July 11
Grupo Condor (Performs “Legends of Mexico”)
Monday, Aug 15
Obo Addy’s Legacy Project (Interactive, dance and rhythms from Ghana)
TUESDAYS
MT TABOR PARK • SE 69th & Taylor St • Transit #15
Tuesday, July 5
World’s Finest (Americana, ska, and jam)
Tuesday, July 12
The Strange Tones (Surf tinged blues with a James Bond twist)
Tuesday, July 19
Ken DeRouchie Band (Muddy nominated blues)
Tuesday, July 26
Pure Vida (High energy salsa and timba)
COLUMBIA PARK ANNEX • N Woolsey & Willamette Blvd • Transit #75
Tuesday, July 5
Scott Pemberton Quartet (Classic rock, jazz, psychedelia and everything in between)
Tuesday, July 12
Dirty Revival (Soul, funk, and hip-hop)
Tuesday, July 19
The Student Loan String Band (Pacific Northwest “jamgrass”)
KENTON PARK • N Kilpatrick & Delaware Ave • Transit #4, yellow
Tuesday, July 26
The Dusu Mali Band (Improvisational African jazz)
Tuesday, Aug 2
Ian McFeron (Bluesy-Americana, folk-rock ‘n’ roll)
Tuesday, Aug 9
Northwest Blues Explosion (Funky, danceable blues and R&B)
MCCOY PARK • N Fiske & Trenton St • Transit #4
Tuesday, Aug 16
POPgogi (Soul meets Brazilian beats)
Tuesday, Aug 23
New Columbia Campus Partners presents: Dina y los Rumberos (Vibrant, energetic Cuban music)
FERNHILL PARK • NE 37th, North of Ainsworth St • Transit #75, #72
Tuesday, Aug 2
National Night Out
Concordia Neighborhood Association presents: The Wanderlust Orchestra (Rip-roaring cabaret)
WEDNESDAYS
DAWSON PARK • N Stanton & Williams Ave • Transit #4, #24, #44
Wednesday, July 6
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center presents: Soul Vaccination (The Northwest’s premier funk and soul band)
Wednesday, July 13
Hank Shreve Band (Rockin’ blues and soulful originals)
Wednesday, July 20
Sabroso (Latin to funk and everything between)
Wednesday, July 27
Andy Stokes (Traditional R&B)
WILLAMETTE PARK • SW Macadam & Nebraska St • Transit #35, #36,#43
Wednesday, July 6
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) presents: Freak Mountain Ramblers (Home brewed mountain rock ‘n’ roll)
Wednesday, July 13
Malea & The Tourists (PDX’s Dynamic swing, pop, variety band)
Wednesday, July 20
The Back Alley String Band (Bluegrass, Americana and original acoustic music)
Wednesday, July 27
Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) presents: Reggie Houston’s Box of Chocolates (Fine sax with strings attached)
VENTURA PARK • SE 113th & Stark St • Transit #20, blue
Wednesday, Aug 3
Barn Door Slammers (Western swing and hillbilly jazz)
Wednesday, Aug 10
Tracy Fordice Band (Original, soulful rock)
Wednesday, Aug 17
Wamba (World Beat, African jazz, Afrobeat)
Wednesday, Aug 24
Son de Cuba (Latin, African, and jazz rhythms)
THURSDAYS
WALLACE PARK • NW 25th & Raleigh St • Transit #15, #18
Thursday, July 7
SELCO Community Credit Union presents: Castletown (Energetic Celtic folk rock)
Thursday, July 14
Geno Michaels & Soul City (Neo-Soul, R&B, funk)
Thursday, July 21
SELCO Community Credit Union presents: Caleb Klauder (Americana, honky tonk)
GLENHAVEN PARK • NE 82nd & Siskiyou St • Transit #72
Thursday, July 7
Sam Bam Boo (Caribbean grooves and tropical rhythms)
Thursday, July 14
Tony Ozier & the Doo Doo Funk All Stars (Funk and beats galore)
Thursday, July 21
Too Loose Cajun Zydeco Band (Louisiana dance tunes)
BERRYDALE PARK • SE 92nd & Taylor St • Transit #15, Green
Thursday, Aug 11
Sapphire Health Services presents: Samsel (Harmonious indie rock)
Thursday, Aug 18
University of Western States presents: The Libertine Bells (Hot, vintage swing)
Thursday, Aug 25
The Rose City Kings (Muddy award-;winning blues)
COUCH PARK • NW 20th & Glisan St • Transit #77
Thursday, Aug 11
Folsom (Fun-loving, classic Americana)
Thursday, Aug 18
Tezeta (Funky soul and jazz inspired by Ethiopia’s golden age)
FRIDAYS
FERNHILL PARK • NE 37th, North of Ainsworth St • Transit #75, #72
Friday, July 8
Vacasa presents: Tony Starlight (Music, laughter, Sinatra to the ‘80s)
Friday, July 15
The Quick & Easy Boys (Harmonious indie rock)
Friday, July 22
LaRhonda Steele (Irresistible soul music)
Friday, July 29
Mariachi Viva Mexico (The premier mariachi band in the Northwest)
LOVEJOY FOUNTAIN PARK • SW 3rd & Harrison • Transit #35, #54, Green, Yellow
Friday, July 22
Jujuba (Danceable Nigerian Afrobeat)
Friday, July 29
The Shanghai Woolies (Hot jazz-age pop)
INDEPENDENT CONCERTS
Saturday, July 30
Cathedral Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, July 31
Laurelhurst Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Wednesday, Aug 3
Willamette Park • 5:30 PM
NCNM & OHSU presents: South Portland Health & Safety Fair
Friday, Aug 5
South Park Blocks • 6:30 PM
National Night Out Downtown Neighborhood Association presents: Pa’Lante (Fiery salsa & Afro-Cuban rhythms)
Saturday, Aug 6
Peninsula Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, Aug 7
Grant Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, Aug 14
Washington Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, Aug 28
Laurelhurst Park • 6:00 PM
Providence Stage Band
FOOD VENDORS
Aladdin Cafe
Fernhill Park
Atlas Scoops
Sellwood Park
Bi-Partisan Cafe
Mt. Tabor Park
Mad Dogs
Sellwood, Wallace, Couch, Mt Tabor, Cathedral, Laurelhurst, Lovejoy, Grant, and Peninsula Park
Bassotto Gelateria
Kenton Park, Columbia Annex
Island Daydream Shave Ice
Wallace, Couch, McCoy, Dawson, and Fernhill Park
My Mamma’s Gumbo
Sellwood, Columbia Annex, Dawson, McCoy, and Berrydale Park
Nia Water Beverage Catering
Laurelhurst, Peninsula, Cathedral, and Grant Park
Po’Shines
Kenton Park
Portland Ice Cream Company
Mt Tabor, Berrydale, Willamette, Ventura, Lovejoy, Cathedral, Laurelhurst, Peninsula, Grant, and Washington Park
Ross Island Grocery & Cafe
Willamette Park
Pip’s Original Doughnuts
Glenhaven Park
The Village Crepery
Wallace Park, Fernhill Park
Tortilleria y Tienda de Leon’s
Fernhill, Ventura, Sellwood, and Glenhaven Park
The Whole Bowl
Mt. Tabor Park
If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact 503-823-4333, or 711 (TRS) at least ten (10) business days in advance of the performance. Information about PP&R programs and services is available online for those needing a voice synthesis – PortlandParks.org.
Alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are permitted only during Concerts in the Park events.
All dogs must be on a leash.
All parks and natural areas are smoke and tobacco free zones.
Portland, OR. Over 500 community leaders gathered at the Portland Art Museum on May 6th to support The Dougy Center, a National Center for Grieving Children & Families. The 2016 Reflection Benefit & Auction was presented by KinderCare Education. This year’s event raised the most money in Dougy Center history. The night included a silent auction showcasing a gallery of one-of-a-kind art designed by children and teens, an elegant dinner, a testimonial by a Dougy Center family and a live auction. The benefit, Co-Chaired by Dougy Center Board Member Kevin Sailor and his wife Jessica, raised over $685,000 for programs to support children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death or those living with a family member with an advanced serious illness.
Artwork, like “The Blue Dragon” were popular auction items.
There was a lot of excitement about picking a Boxster raffle ticket. It’s first time in 19 years that The Dougy Center Porsche Boxster Raffle completely sold out of all 2,000 tickets.
The Boxter winner, David Jackson of Beaverton, was not at the auction, but posed with his new car when it was delivered.
From The Dougy Center:
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death can share their experiences. Locally, The Dougy Center serves over 500 children and 350 adult family members each month with peer support groups in Portland, Hillsboro and Canby. Through the National Center for Grieving Children & Families, The Dougy Center also provides information and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. The Dougy Center does not charge for its support services, and relies solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundations.
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