Tag Archives: Portland

Wild Arts Festival

Posted on December 1, 2011 by TKGilb

Portland Audubon Society’s Wild Arts Festival–the Pacific NW’s premiere exhibition of nature-related art and books. Continue reading →

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Mill Ends – World’s Smallest Park

Posted on November 14, 2011 by TKGilb

Welcome to Mill Ends, officially designated as the world’s smallest park by none other than the Guinness Book of World Records. How small? Less than two feet wide. Yep, you heard right! The circular park is only about 20 inches in diameter, give or take an inch or two. Continue reading →

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The Tempest at Lovejoy Fountain II – Meet the Cast

Posted on July 9, 2011 by TKGilb

Welcome to the Portland Actors Ensemble’s 2011 summer production of The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Continue reading →

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The Tempest at Lovejoy Fountain

Posted on July 2, 2011 by TKGilb

Welcome to the 2011 Portland Actors Ensemble’s summer production of The Tempest by William Shakespeare. Continue reading →

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Virgil Earp (1843-1905)

Posted on April 23, 2011 by TKGilb

Virgil W. Earp had only one child, a daughter by the name of Nellie Jane Bohn. When notified of his death, she asked that his remains be transported north to Portland, OR, where he was finally laid to rest in Section 15 of River View Cemetery. Continue reading →

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The Magic of Beltaine

Posted on November 12, 2010 by TKGilb

Beltaine is a Pacific NW musical trio who perform Celtic and other traditional folk songs from around the world. Their music is light and lively–with bright, clean tones and toe-tapping beats that make it hard to sit still! Continue reading →

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Voodoo Doughnuts

Posted on November 4, 2010 by TKGilb

Voodoo Doughnut is a Portland icon. Since opening its doors in 2003, this quirky, irreverent little doughnut shop has developed quite a reputation. Continue reading →

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A Historic Walk Through the Alphabet District

Posted on October 19, 2010 by TKGilb

The Alphabet District is one of Portland’s oldest neighborhoods. Better known to locals as Portland’s “Nob Hill” or simply Northwest Portland, this historic neighborhood is home to an incredible number of beautful old houses. Continue reading →

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Outdoor Sculpture Court

Posted on October 6, 2010 by TKGilb

The Evan H. Roberts Memorial Sculpture Mall is located on the east side of the Portland Art Museum. Visitors will find about a dozen sculptures featured here by some of the Pacific NW’s finest artists. Continue reading →

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Art in the Pearl

Posted on September 11, 2010 by TKGilb

Up to 75,000 visitors were expected to attend this year’s “Art in the Pearl” Arts Festival in Portland, OR. Continue reading →

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