Events Calendar

FESTIVALS & ATTRACTIONS

FrightTown - Rose Quarter
FrightTown Returns to the Underground of the Rose Quarter for New Haunts and Horrors from Oct 4-Nov 1 at the Rose Quarter – Exhibit Hall. The three most horrifying haunted houses in the whole Pacific Northwest return to the Portland Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, October 4th! A festival of fear awaits you at every turn!

EVENT DAY(S): 10/04/08 - 11/01/08 LOCATION: Rose Garden Arena One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 Map It!

HOURS: Sat, Oct 4 – Sat, Nov 1, 2008 (Closed Oct 6-9, 13-15, 20-21) Weekdays: 7p – 10p Weekends: 7p – 11p PHONE: 503.963.3848 Email ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets are priced at $20.00 for admission to all three haunted attractions.

Oregon Bounty presents Millennium Marketplace - Oregon Bounty
Local artisans join the Lake Oswego Farmers' Market to showcase their talent. An ideal time to get a head start on your holiday shopping

EVENT DAY(S): 09/20/08 - 10/11/08 LOCATION: Millenium Plaza Park First and Evergreen Streets Lake Oswego, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8:30 am-1:30 pm PHONE: 503-697-6950 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Bounty presents Oregon Hill 4th Annual Pumpkin Festival - Oregon Bounty
Pick your own locally grown pumpkin, and enjoy the corn maze, hay rides, petting zoo, and other games and activities. We will also feature local arts and crafts, music, food (Willie V's famous BBQ), refreshments, and fun for all ages.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/11/08 - 10/19/08 LOCATION: Oregon Hill 32861 Pittsburg Rd St Helens, OR 97051 Map It!

HOURS: Sat 10am-6pm Sun Noon-5pm PHONE: 503-397-2791 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonhill.com

Portland Corn MAiZE - The Corn MAiZE
The MAiZE "Twists and Turns" into Ten Years in Bridgetown.

What began back in 1999 as a great and "weird" Portland idea has grown into a Portland tradition. The MAiZE, a giant puzzle carved into a towering cornfield, has become a classic fall event for tens of thousands of visitors craving adventure and laughter and to connect with life on a family farm.
Portlander Craig Easterly, creator of the annual giant-sized maze at The Pumpkin Patch, created a design this year that celebrates Portland and its beautiful cityscape and surroundings. The "Bridgetown MAiZE" at The Pumpkin Patch features the city's bridges, rivers, mountains and outdoor spirit. Easterly promises that crossing the newly built Sauvie Island Bridge, and finding The Pumpkin Patch, is the easy part. Finding your way out of the 5-acre labyrinth will be both a physical and mental challenge for kids of all ages to enjoy.

EVENT DAY(S): 08/30/08 - 10/31/08 LOCATION: The Pumpkin Patch 16525 NW Gillihan Rd. Sauvie Island Portland, OR 97231 Map It!

HOURS: Sunday through Thursday 10am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday 10am until 10pm PHONE: 503.621.7110 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Cost of admission is $5 for ages 6-12 and seniors, $7 for ages 13 and up, and FREE for ages 5 and under

Portland Farmer's Market at Portland State 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/05/08 - 12/20/08 LOCATION: South Park Blocks S.W. Harrison and Montgomery Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 8:30am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Open Studios 2008 - Portland Open Studios
Visit almost 100 artists' workplaces throughout the metro Portland area during Portland Open Studios, October 11,12 & 18, 19. Go behind the scenes to see where, how, and why art is made in an up close and personal view.

2008 OCTOBER 11, 12 Westside & OCTOBER 18, 19 Eastside

Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Market
Portland Saturday Market is the largest arts and crafts market in continuous operation in the United States. It is held every Saturday and Sunday from March through Christmas Eve at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway. The Market has over 350 vendors. All items sold at the Saturday Market are required to be handmade by the person selling it, and a product review committee of members juries each new item against a high standard of quality.

EVENT DAY(S): 03/01/08 - 12/24/08 LOCATION: Under the Burnside Bridge Historic Old Town between SW Front Ave & SW 1st Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Saturday 10-5 p.m. and Sunday 11-4:30 p.m. PHONE: (503) 222-6072 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Pumpkintime at Kruger's - Kruger's Farm
Many families search for the perfect pumpkin each October and Kruger’s Farm will begin the pumpkin harvest on October 1st, 2008. Along with acres of pumpkins, the farm offers hay rides, a family corn maze, an animal barn, caramel apples, corn stalks, gourds, Indian corn, fresh autumn produce, and family activities daily throughout October.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/01/08 - 10/31/08 LOCATION: Kruger's Farm 17100 NW Sauvie Island Road 10 mins. from Portland on Hwy 30 Sauvie Island, OR Map It!

HOURS: 9 a.m. - Sunset PHONE: 503-621-3489 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.krugersfarm.com

Rasmussen's Farms Pumpkin Funland - Rasmussen Farms
Looking for a delightful seasonal experience? Rasmussen Farms’ famous Pumpkin Funland opens on October 1. It's a date that children from around the Northwest await with anticipation—and their parents and grandparents do, too! Pumpkin Funland was nationally rated as one of the eleven best places in the USA for Halloween by nickjr.com

EVENT DAY(S): 10/01/08 - 11/11/08 LOCATION: Rasmussen Farms 3020 Thomsen Road I-84 to Hood River exit 64 Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: 9am-6pm PHONE: (800) 548-2243 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Shake, Rattle & Roll: Seismic Retrofitting & Insuring Your Vintage Home - Architectural Heritage Center
We all wonder how our homes will fare if the “Big One” hits! Come hear straightforward information on how to retrofit and insure your vintage home at this Architectural Heritage Center program. Speaker Steve Gemmell has been bolting down homes of all ages for nearly a decade. He’ll discuss the basics of the retrofit process and address your questions. Steve will be joined by independent insurance advisor Mark Strauss who will provide insight into earthquake coverage, emergency preparedness, and other non-structural ways for you to make certain your home is safe for you and your family.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/11/08 LOCATION: Architectural Heritage Center 701 S.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10:00 am – 11:30 am PHONE: 503 231-7264 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets: $18 [AHC Members: $13]

The Oregon Zoo Presents; Frogs - Oregon Zoo
FROGS!, an exciting traveling exhibition, is the zoo's latest seasonal attraction. The exhibit features several frog species, including the White's tree frog, Vietnamese mossy frog, fire belly toad and poison dart frog among others. Tadpole Tales Story Time, fun-filled educational activities and a kiosk that emits frog sounds are just a few of the exhibit's many highlights.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/20/08 - 12/28/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 9am-4pm PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.oregonzoo.org

Western Solitude, the paintings of William Samuel Parrott - Pittock Mansion
The works of early Oregon artist, William Samuel Parrott will be featured through the summer at Portland’s historic Pittock Mansion. Popular among collectors who love Western landscapes, William Parrott is internationally considered a notable painter.

EVENT DAY(S): 07/12/08 - 10/31/08 LOCATION: Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland, OR 97210 Map It!

PHONE: 503-823-3623 ADMISSION/TICKETS: This exhibit is included with regular admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children 6-18, free for Pittock Mansion members.

Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs - World Forestry Center Discovery Museum
Never before shown in the Pacific Northwest, the exhibit sniffs out the facts on dogs and explores what makes their relationship with humans so unique. The hands-on, interactive components use our familiarity and love of our four-legged friends to explore science and biological concepts. Visitors can enter a “howling” area, guess what other dogs are saying, test their human noses against an extraordinary sense of smell of a dog’s nose, and climb into an avalanche scene to see what it’s like to be saved by a search and rescue dog. Visitors will leave with a better understanding of the evolution of dogs, their cultural and historical importance, as well as what they can do to promote a better understanding and better life for wild and domestic dogs.

EVENT DAY(S): 09/28/08 - 01/04/09 LOCATION: World Forestry Center 4033 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-5pm PHONE: 503-228-1367 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $8.00 adults;$7.00 seniors (62+);$5.00 children 3-18

2008 Celebration of Art - ORA Northwest Jewish Artists
Over 25 Jewish Artists exhibiting and selling
Come join us for a day of art & joy!

EVENT DAY(S): 10/12/08 LOCATION: Mittleman Jewish Community Center 6651 SW Capitol Highway Portland, OR 97219 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4pm PHONE: e-mail only ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Portland Farmer's Market Downtown 2008 - Portland Farmers Market
A true showplace of Northwest agriculture and artisan food, Portland Farmers Market is comprised of four distinct urban, neighborhood-based markets. Collectively, these bustling outdoor venues serve approximately 20,000 shoppers weekly, and feature more than 200 vendors from Oregon and Washington – including farmers, bakeries, nurseries, meat and seafood providers, cheese makers and specialty food producers.

EVENT DAY(S): 04/30/08 - 10/29/08 LOCATION: Shemanski Park S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10am-2pm PHONE: 503 241 0032 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Hood River Valley Harvest Fest - Hood River Chamber of Commerce
With over 100 craft & artisan exhibitors, great food, music, locally grown produce, and the Harvest Fest Quilt Raffle, the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest is a must see! One of the largest annual events in the Gorge. Come see, shop, taste and smell the bounty of the Harvest season!

EVENT DAY(S): 10/17/08 - 10/19/08 LOCATION: Hood River Event Site 720 E Port Marina Hood River, OR 97031 Map It!

HOURS: Opening on October 17th at 1pm, the festival will run until 7pm on Friday, 10am to 7pm on Saturday, and 10am to 5pm on Sunday. PHONE: 1-800-366-3530. ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is $5 adults, $7 for a weekend pass, with children 12 and under free

Gorge Fruit and Craft Fair - Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair
Featuring the best of the Columbia Gorge! Find fruit and produce at the height of the region's harvest season, along with a wide variety of arts and crafts created by Gorge artisans. Food, local wines, fun and activities in a scenic, park-like venue. It's a favorite way to celebrate the Columbia River Gorge's famous harvest season! Free admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/18/08 - 10/19/08 LOCATION: Hood River County Fair Grounds Wy'East & Summit Rds Odell, OR 97044 Map It!

HOURS: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PHONE: (800) 366-3530 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Oregon Bounty presents Portland Fresh Hops Beer Festival - Oregon Bounty
It’s your once-a-year chance to taste what Oregon’s finest brewmasters can do with just-picked hops. Sample more than 20 fresh hop beers from Oregon’s top craft brewers, large and small.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/18/08 LOCATION: Hopworks Urban Brewery 2944 SW Powell Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hopworksbeer.com PHONE: 503-232-4677 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.hopworksbeer.com

Oregon Bounty presents Saketini Saturday - Oregon Bounty
Sakétini Saturday at SakéOne - From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. we will shake things up by introducing three rockin' sakétinis. Be the first on your block to taste these new treats from our test kitchen. Tours are offered at 1, 2 & 3pm. Tasting Fee $5 Event takes place every 3rd Saturday of every month throughout the year.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/18/08 - 11/15/08 LOCATION: SakeOne 820 Elm Street Forest Grove, OR Map It!

HOURS: Noon-5pm PHONE: 503-357-7056 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tasting Fee $5

The Berry Botanic Garden Presents; Music and Art in the Garden - Berry Botanic Garden
The Berry Botanic Garden will host a show and sale of works by Oregon artists Saturday, October 18, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Meet special guest Michael Gibbons, acclaimed Oregon landscape artist.
Wine tasting and sales offered by Willamette Valley Vineyards.
Walk the native plant trail, rhododendron forest, and Garden of Rare Beauty, while enjoying relaxing music.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/18/08 LOCATION: Berry Botanic Garden 11505 SW Summerville Avenue Portland, OR 97219 Map It!

HOURS: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. PHONE: 503-636-4112 x102 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $5 admission at the door

8th Annual Wild About Game Festival - Nicky USA
Do you have an interest in game birds and meat? Are you looking for innovative ways to cook with venison, duck, rabbit, hen and pheasant? Join us for the 8th annual Wild About Game Festival at the Resort at the Mountain in Welches, Oregon on Sunday, October 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This annual event pairs some of the Pacific Northwest’s best game chefs with a variety of game birds and meats like Cervena Venison, Nicky Farms Rabbit, Muscovy Hen and MacFarlane Pheasant for a lively cooking competition and cooking demonstrations.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/19/08 LOCATION: The Resort at the Mountain 68010 E. Fairway Avenue Welches, OR 97067 Map It!

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m PHONE: 503-234-4263 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.nickyusa.com

Oregon Bounty presents Montinore Estate - Oregon Bounty
Join us for our second annual pumpkin patch and autumn farmer’s market. Bring your children for a day in the country in celebration of Oregon’s bounty. While you taste Montinore’s distinctive estate grown wines or peruse local farmers’ homegrown goods.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/19/08 LOCATION: Montinore Vineyards 3663 SW Dilley Rd Forest Grove, OR 97116 Map It!

HOURS: www.montinore.com PHONE: 503-359-5012 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

NW Women’s Show - Oregon Convention Center
The Oregon Convention Center presents: The 16th Annual NW Women's Show.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/24/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard Portland, OR 97232 Map It!

HOURS: Friday - October 24 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday - October 25 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday - October 26 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PHONE: 503-235-7575 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission - $9.00, Seniors 65+ - $7.00, 12 and under - Free.

Apple Cider Overboard - Apple Cider Overboard
We love apples and pears too! Sip fresh-pressed apple cider by the jug or warm caramel apple cider as you wind your way through the bins of just-picked apples and pears and immerse yourself in the scents of fall. Follow your nose into the bakery for apple pies and fruit-filled empanadas. Try the pumpkin milkshake or a foamy home-brewed root beer float. Samples are ample and the view can’t be beat.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: Packer's Orchard & Bakery 3900 Hwy 35 Hood River, OR 97031 Map It!

PHONE: 541-354-1140 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Howloween at the Oregon Zoo 2008 - Oregon Zoo
Kids love trick-or-treating, and Oregon Zoo provides a fun and safe setting for this traditional Halloween activity. Trick-or-treaters will complete an intriguing scavenger hunt leading them to activity stations around the zoo. Goodie bags filled with candy and prizes will be given out for completed hunts at the zoo's exit. Free with zoo admission.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 Map It!

HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. PHONE: 503-226-1561 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults (12-64) $9.75*;Seniors (65 and over) $8.25* ;Children (3-11) $6.75*;Infants (2 and under) FREE

Northwest Dollhouse & Miniature Show - Northwest Dollhouse & Miniature Show
Dollhouses, room boxes, vignettes, and their miniature contents . Absolutely everything that exists in full-scale, real life is available in smaller scales such as 1" = 1 foot; ½" = 1 foot; or 1/4" = 1 foot. Whether it is a hand-crafted or commercially produced accessory for a dollhouse, you’ll find it at this show.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: Kliever Memorial Armory 10000 NE 33rd Drive Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: Sat 10-5 Sun 10-4 PHONE: 503-362-6012 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission $5

Oregon Bounty presents Open House @ Artisan Spirits Distillery - Oregon Bounty
Artisan Spirits is Oregon's newest distillery. Committed to hand-crafting unique high quality liquors from scratch using local ingredients.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 LOCATION: Artisan Spirits Distillery 1227 SE Stark Street Portland, OR 97214 Map It!

HOURS: www.artisan-spirits.com PHONE: 503-781-2357 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.artisan-spirits.com

Palmer/Wirfs Antique & Collectible Show - Palmer Wirf's and Associates
A great Palmer/Wirfs Antique & Collectible Show with more than 1350 booths.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: Portland Expo Center 2060 North Marine Drive Portland, OR 97217 Map It!

HOURS: Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-5 PHONE: 503-282-0877 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is $7 - Good for BOTH days

The Hood River County Fruit Loop’s Heirloom Apple Days - Hood River Fruit Loop
The Fruit Loop's annual apple celebration highlights the favorite apple of cooks everywhere. The Gravenstein season is early and short and Fruit Loop farms celebrate the harvest with a weekend of relaxed country fun for the whole family. See last year's activities below.

Many more great stops along the Fruit Loop await you. Why not bring a lunch and give the family memories of a country picnic at one of the free picnic sites made available to visitors by Fruit Loop members? See you soon.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: Hood River Fruit Loop 35 mile scenic loop between Hood River and Mt. Hood www.hoodriverfruitloop.com for locations Around Hood River, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.hoodriverfruitloop.com PHONE: 541-386-7697 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Third Annual Harvest Festival - The Oregon Garden
Our version of the traditional Fall Festival features fun filled activities for the entire family! Enjoy our personal fall festival favorites such as our pumpkin slingshot, pumpkin seed toss, corn-husking races, fall floral arranging, corn field maze, hay rides, an arts & crafts tent and so much more. Children and pets are invited to come in costume and join us for a childrens costume parade at 11am on both days or the pet costume parade at 2pm on both days. Prizes will be awarded to all in costume

EVENT DAY(S): 10/25/08 - 10/26/08 LOCATION: The Oregon Garden 879 W Main Street Silverton, OR 97381 Map It!

HOURS: 10am-4pm PHONE: (503) 874-8100 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for students

The Old Church Presents; Bats in the Belfry - The Old Church
Join us on Sunday, October 26 at 3 p.m. for a Halloween-themed afternoon of music including Michael Allen Harrison and other noted performers, a ghost story, and a chance to win a great pumpkin (professionally carved, of course). Costumes are optional, and appetizers, sweet treats and beverages will be available.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/26/08 LOCATION: The Old Church 1422 SW 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: 3pm PHONE: 503-205-0715 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Advance tickets: Adults $25, Youth $10. At the door: Adults $30, Youth $12. Children under five are free Buy Tickets

“Festival of Faith – 2008 - Interfaith Council of Greater Portland
Learn about dozens of different faith traditions in Portland. Attend workshops, enjoy dance, art, and music by the Marilyn Keller Trio. Talk to followers of Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Bahai, and many other faiths. Participate in discussions and meet new friends.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/26/08 LOCATION: Smith Memorial Student Union, Portland State University 1825 S.W. Broadway Portland, OR 97201 Map It!

HOURS: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PHONE: (503) 238-1155 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

McMenamins Cornelius Pass Road House Halloween Costume Party - McMenamins
This place is rumored to be haunted… you make the call when you come out
for our Halloween party.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/31/08 LOCATION: McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse 4045 N.W. Cornelius Pass Road Hillsboro, OR 97124 Map It!

HOURS: 7pm PHONE: (503) 640-6174 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free - All ages welcome

McMenamins Trick or Treating at the Grand Lodge - McMenamins
Bring your costumed kiddies to the Grand Lodge for a little All Hallow's Eve
fun

EVENT DAY(S): 10/31/08 LOCATION: McMenamin's Grand Lodge 3505 Pacific Ave Forest Grove, OR 97116 Map It!

HOURS: 4:30-6:30pm PHONE: (503) 992-9533 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free - All ages welcome; kids with adults only

McMenamins Trick or Treating at the Kennedy School - McMenamins
Bring your costumed kiddies to the Grand Lodge for a little All Hallow's Eve
fun

EVENT DAY(S): 10/31/08 LOCATION: McMenamins Kennedy School 5736 NE 33rd Portland, OR 97211 Map It!

HOURS: 4:30-6:30pm PHONE: (503) 249-3983 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Free - All ages welcome; kids with adults only

New Historic Districts – A Workshop for Portland Neighborhoods - Architectural Heritage Center
Development pressures are endangering a number of historic Portland districts, leaving neighborhoods scrambling to protect their special sense of place. One method of addressing the teardown-and-replace impact of modern development may be to nominate your neighborhood to the National Register of Historic Places. The Architectural Heritage Center and representatives from the State Historic Preservation Office will present a special program aimed at Portlanders who are interested in pursuing National Register Historic District nominations. Learn the basics of how to research and identify historic properties, how to organize local support for a historic district, when to involve historic preservation professionals in your project, and what successful strategies have been used by other organizations.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/01/08 LOCATION: Architectural Heritage Center 701 S.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10:00 am – Noon PHONE: 503 231-7264 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets: $10 per person

2008 Siren Nation Women’s Music and Arts Festival - Siren Nation
Siren Nation is a unique arts organization that showcases and creates performance and exhibition opportunities for women throughout the year. We also produce an annual festival showcasing the original work of women working in music, film, performance and visual art.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/03/08 - 11/09/08 LOCATION: Various Portland Locations Check Website Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: www.sirennation.com PHONE: FAX: 503.238.4771 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $25 plus $2 service fee

Wordstock 2008 - Wordstock
Although best known for the Book Fair, several events actually make up the Wordstock Festival. Here’s a summary of all the things you can do at Wordstock.
Book fair, Children's festival,Live Wire radio show,the Night of Literary Feasts, workshops

EVENT DAY(S): 11/07/08 - 11/09/08 LOCATION: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr., Boulevard Portland, OR 97232 Map It!

HOURS: www.wordstockfestival.com PHONE: 503-546-1012 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.wordstockfestival.com

The Road Not Taken: The Mt. Hood Freeway & the Preservation of Southeast Portland - Architectural Heritage Center
The story of the once-planned but never-constructed Mount Hood Freeway has attained legendary status as a tale of grass-roots efforts by citizens to preserve their Portland neighborhoods. Urban planner Richard Ross and Architectural Heritage Center manager/historian Val Ballestrem will look back at the post-World War II era, a time society became oriented around the automobile, and why the freeway antagonists prevailed in this case.
Learn how changing times and laws empowered freeway opponents and political leaders alike, leading to new transportation options including light rail, the revitalization of downtown, and the preservation of several southeast Portland neighborhoods that stood in the swath of the planned freeway.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/08/08 LOCATION: Architectural Heritage Center 701 S.E. Grand Ave. Portland, OR Map It!

HOURS: 10:00 am – Noon PHONE: 503 231-7264 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets: $18 [AHC Members: $13]

IN CONCERT

Oregon Symphony Presents; A Tribute to Dorsey & Sinatra - Oregon Symphony
Steve Lippia sounds so much like Old Blue Eyes you’ll think the Chairman of the Board is back in town. This program showcases two of the greats from the Big Band Era, with Tommy Dorsey’s Hit Parade and Frank Sinatra’s classic songs. No need to go to Vegas!

EVENT DAY(S): 10/11/08 - 10/12/08 LOCATION: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 1037 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: Oct 11 7:30pm Oct 12 3pm PHONE: (503) 228-1353 ADMISSION/TICKETS: $15 to $92 Buy Tickets

Friends of Chamber Music Presents; Pacifica Quartet - Friends of Chamber Music
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a compelling musical path. Since the group first came together in 1994, the ensemble has swept top prizes in several leading international competitions from the Cleveland Quartet Award to the Naumburg.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/13/08 LOCATION: First Baptist Church 909 SW 11th Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503-224-9842 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.focm.org

Friends of Chamber Music Presents; Pacifica Quartet - Friends of Chamber Music
Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has carved out a compelling musical path. Since the group first came together in 1994, the ensemble has swept top prizes in several leading international competitions from the Cleveland Quartet Award to the Naumburg.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/14/08 LOCATION: Kaul Auditorium Reed College 3203 SE Woodstock Portland, OR 97202 Map It!

HOURS: 7:30pm PHONE: 503-224-9842 ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.focm.org

Capella Romana Presents; The Heart of Kiev - Cappella Romana
Ukraine and its capital Kiev were either the point of origin or the gateway leading to a golden age of choral music for the Orthodox Church in Eastern Europe. Slavic music expert and Ukrainian American Mark Bailey (Yale Russian Chorus, St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Seminary) returns to lead a program of Ukrainian sacred masterpieces.

EVENT DAY(S): 10/17/08 LOCATION: St. Mary's Cathedral 1716 NW Davis Street Portland, OR 97209 Map It!

HOURS: 8:00pm Pre-concert talk will be given at 7:00pm. PHONE: 503/236-8202 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Tickets www.capellaromana.org

Rose Quarter Presents; Metallica - Rose Quarter
Since they formed in 1981, San Francisco Bay Area band Metallica have gone from an underground heavy metal band to one of the most successful acts in the world, with an intensely loyal fan base. Metallica will return to Portland after four and half years to the Rose Garden on Saturday, November 1st.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/01/08 LOCATION: Rose Garden Arena One Center Court Portland, OR 97227 Map It!

HOURS: 7pm PHONE: 877.789.ROSE (7673) ADMISSION/TICKETS: www.rosequarter.com Buy Tickets

"Would you like an aria with those fries?" 2008 - Portland Opera
Join General Director Christopher Mattaliano and other members of the artistic staff in this lively bring-your-lunch noontime presentation. Held on the first Friday of each month at the Multnomah County Central Library, you will discover the glories of opera and classical music, glimpse the inner workings of an opera company, chat with members of the chorus and orchestra as well as preview upcoming operas for the season.

EVENT DAY(S): 01/04/08 - 11/07/08 LOCATION: Multnomah County Library 801 SW 10th Avenue Portland, OR 97205 Map It!

HOURS: Noon-1pm PHONE: 503-241-1802 ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free

Fidelio - Portland Opera
“The triumph of fidelity, freedom, and the human spirit.”

Beethoven’s only opera is a towering tour de force.

When her husband is thrown into prison for his passionate stand against tyranny, Leonore faces her life’s pivotal moment. Does she wait and risk his death or do whatever it takes to save his life? For her, the edge is a place to jump heroically into action.

EVENT DAY(S): 11/07/08 - 11/15/08 LOCATION: Keller Auditorium SW 3rd & Clay Portland, OR 97204 Map It!

HOURS: Evenings 7:30pm Matinee 2pm PHONE: 503-241-1802