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Table of Contents
Up Front
8 PDXplained, Street Speak, A Sad Goodbye
9 Event Horizon
Delectable local cuisine, zinesters, salsa rhythms and fingerlickin’
ribs: A quick look at this month’s can’t-miss happenings.
10 On the Hot Seat: Event promoter Lisa Lepine
11 PDX Seen: Photos from last month’s parties & events
This Month
12 Get Outta Town
Four easy getaways at every corner of the compass.
PDX Life
18 It’s a Dog’s Life
Portlanders love their pooches at these tail-waggin’ spots.
20 Get Real: Is a home inspection worth it?
Neighborhood
22 Upper Burnside & NE 28th Ave
A laid-back ‘hood for maxin’ & relaxin’—and grubbin’.
Food
27 Smokin’ Hot
This is a barbecuing kind of town.
Drink
33 The Wild Wild North West
Where did all these cowboy bars come from?
Performing Arts
38 Laughs Unlimited
Get your giggles with our growing sketch and improv scene.
40 Show Time – Upcoming Performing Arts Events
Word
42 By the Book – Upcoming Readings
Music
44 Set List – Upcoming Live Music
Art
48 On Display – Upcoming Art Shows
Shopping
52 Shop Like an Animal
Furry, feathered and scaled companions deserve the best.
Health & Fitness
56 Having a Ball
Shape up with schoolyard dodgeball, kickball and ping pong.
Auto
57 Hell On Wheels
Chrisanne drives the Volvo C70 Convertible.
Outdoor
58 Oregon Oasis
Dive into these nearby swimming holes.
Sports
60 Par For the Course
The JELD-WEN Tradition brings world-class golf to town.
PDX To Do List
62 Top Ten Places to Stay Cool
Escape the August heat at these unconventional freezers.
Calendars & Listings
29 Restaurant Listings
36 Happy Hour Listings
41 High Culture Calendar
46 Live Music Calendar
49 Gallery Calendar
50 Film Calendar
51 Family Fun Calendar
54 Shop Talk
61 Sports Spotlight

Editor
Liz Hummer
Art Director
Joel Masters
Assistant Editor
Natasha Chilingerian
Graphic Designer
Adam Braham
Editorial Intern
Kamran Rouzpay
Contributing Writers
Tom D’Antoni, Angelo De Ieso II, Jacqulyn
Diteman, Shelby Green, Travis Greenwood,
Suzanne Hamlin, Vanessa Harless, Ryan
Hume, Tom Hummer, Jeremy Lloyd, Nino
Marchetti, Hollyanna McCollom, Michael Oliver,
Mary Putnam, Ken Reetz, Brian Smith, Ted
Sperling, Heather Wisner
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EDITOR’S NOTE
My friend recently brought home a new puppy. She
hadn’t been discussing her favorite breeds, hadn’t
fawned over strange pooches walking down the
street, hasn’t obsessed over cute canine accessories—all the
symptoms of wanting to become a dog owner—but she fell
in love with a Shih Tzu-Poodle mix and had to have him.
Jimmie has now become our unofficial mascot, accompanying
our group of girlfriends on camping trips and to parties,
and everywhere he goes, he’s the center of attention. People
can’t help but pet him and coo at him in high-register baby
voices. Lucky for them, he’s a sucker for attention.
Jimmie
Being around Jimmie has made me—an avowed cat
person—realize the universal appeal of the canine variety,
especially in Portland. Maybe it’s the nice weather, or maybe
it’s the fact that I live in the Pearl, but everywhere I go, I’m
seeing dogs—big, little, sleek, furry, rugged and pampered.
They’re something that Portlanders of all styles seem to have
in common. If you’re one of these devoted dog owners, turn
to p. 18 for our look at all the local dog-friendly spots—restaurants
that bake treats, pubs that serve water bowls, even
a mall that welcomes pups for a little air-conditioned walk.
Whatever kind of animal you call family, all pet owners
should also check out our look at local pet shops on p. 52.
Of course, we haven’t forgotten about our loyal human
readers. Time’s running out for a summer getaway, so workaholics,
procrastinators and lazy planners want to check out
this month’s feature on quick Northwest trips—just pick
your direction and go! (p. 12) And when the August heat becomes
unbearable, head to one our nearby swimming holes
(p. 58) or perhaps a less predictable place to chill out (p. 62).
In the meantime we’ll be slaving away in our air-conditioned
offices—perhaps with art director Joel’s lab, Bella,
to keep us company—to make PDX
Magazine your favorite guide to living
in Portland. Let us know how we’re
doing. Send me an email or check out
myspace.com/pdxmagazine.com.
Liz Hummer
Editor
editor@pdxmagazine.com
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UP FRONT
PDXPLAINED
STREET SPEAK!!!
by Natasha Chilingerian
Who: Gina Volk, bartender
Age: 21
Location: American Cowgirls
I love reading about the history behind Portland’s
most interesting buildings in PDXplained, but you
seem to have missed my favorite one—that big red
brick building on the corner of SW Washington St &
11th Ave. It doesn’t really fit in with other Portland
architecture and has a slight New England style with the
clock tower. When was it constructed? What kinds of
businesses did it house in the past? Any other stories
you can dig up? I’d really appreciate your response.
—Heather Slater, Pearl District
Thanks for speaking up about the Portland landmark that
interests you the most! This structure, called the Portland Telegram
Building, is sitting pretty after a recent makeover while still exuding its
historic charm. It was built in 1922 as the headquarters of Portland’s
evening newspaper at the time, the Portland News-Telegram. Unfortunately,
the Great Depression forced the publication to fold in 1931, and
another news organization took over the space. Several small businesses
resided in the building over the years to come, but most ended
up closing or moving, leaving the landmark’s interior dark and empty
more often than not.
In 1994, the wealthy Dr. Peter Nathan and his family purchased
the building, and in 2001, contracted with the Venerable Group Inc. to
launch a renovation project. They set out to remodel the interior as a
home for upscale businesses, while keeping the same charming façade
that has graced the building since 1922. The work started in April 2003
and finished nearly a year later, in March 2004. Updates include a new
lobby, a fourth floor penthouse, a 51-spot underground parking lot and
a rooftop patio. Much of the building’s original design was preserved,
such as its wood and iron staircase and original marble, while modern
amenities were added, like the Northwest’s first Gen2 elevator system,
which saves space by placing a compact integrated machine structure
right in the hoistway instead of in an extra room above the elevator
shaft (it also makes for a fast, smooth ride). In May 2005, the Portland
Telegram Building was selected by the Oregon Downtown Development
Association for a “Historic Restoration meets the 21st Century”
award, along with the 1919 Oddfellows Building in Canby. Today, the
lucky folks at Aequis Spa call the fourth floor penthouse their workplace,
and if you’re really interested, much of the other office space is
for lease. —Natasha Chilingerian
Do you have a nagging question about the city that’s gone unanswered
for too long? A local mystery you’d like us to investigate? Send an email
to pdx@pdxmagazine.com and we’ll get on it!
What attracted you to the countrywestern
bar scene? I guess the whole
Coyote Ugly thing. It looked kinda
fun.
Are you from Portland? Yes.
No small town, Wild West roots? No,
nothing like that.
Are you a country music fan? Now I
kind of am! When you listen to it, it
grows on you. I’m not like everyone
else who works here, though...I
don’t wear cowboy boots to work, I
wear my Vans.
What other types of music do you
like? Punk, alternative and classic
rock.
What’s your favorite cowboy-style
drink? Honestly, the Cowgirl Koolaid
[Skyy Berry vodka, Midori, Amaretto
and cranberry]. It’s what I drink
when I’m here.
Ever ridden a mechanical bull? No.
Any desire to? I might if I had a
couple drinks in me.
Have you been line dancing? I’ve
gone with my mom before.
What’s the appeal of it? It’s easy to
learn, so everyone can get into the
groove of that.
Do you think country-western bars
belong in Portland? They’re trying to
make it that way, but I don’t know if
it’s going to override everything else
that’s going on. We’re too much of a
grungy, funky town.
What do you do on days off ? I like
going to concerts and shows, being
outside and rafting when it’s nice
out, and going to other bars I like.
What’s your favorite bar? Ringlers,
A Sad Goodbye
or sometimes I like going to a dive
like the Horse Brass. I also like the
Night Light.
Do you have a favorite country singer
yet? I like Toby Keith...kinda.
Favorite western movie? And don’t
say The Dukes of Hazzard. That was
horrible. That might have been the
only one I’ve seen, and it blew.
What’s the craziest thing that’s
happened in this bar? One lady took
a Corona bottle in her mouth, tipped
back and drank the whole thing.
What’s the appeal of women dancing
on the bar? Getting noticed. It’s
amazing how many women get
up there and become strippers. It
makes them feel alive, like they’re the
“thing” of the night.
Read all about the surge of country-western
bars in town on p. 33.
Roy Keller was a pioneer. The owner of Mary’s Club blazed a trail over
the past 50 years, running Portland’s oldest strip club; when he died on July 9
at the age of 90, he left a city known for the most strip clubs per capita.
He was not always a strip club impresario, however. Keller purchased
Mary’s Club in 1954, when it was a piano bar catering to merchant seamen.
As Portland’s port traffic slowed down, he attracted new patrons with go-go
dancers, who eventually completely replaced the musicians. Mary’s became
the first topless nightclub in 1965 and went completely nude twenty years
later. The dancers still employed elaborate costumes and impressive routines,
making Mary’s Club a classic destination.
Through all the years, Keller was a consumate gentleman, rarely drinking
and treating his employees with kindness and respect. Keller’s daughter,
Vicki, carries on the Mary’s legacy as the current owner, and the club remains
the prime spot in Portland for a classic strip club experience. In honor of
Keller, we suggest showing the dancers some support and taking to heart his
favorite saying: “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice.”
8 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006

UP FRONT
EVENT HORIZON
by Natasha Chilingerian, Tom D’Antoni & Ryan Hume
12th Annual Bones and Brew
August 5 & 6
The weather is perfect for lip smackin’
barbecue and ice cold beer. Newport-based
Rogue Brewing will host the 12th Annual
Bones and Brew festival (NW 15th Ave &
Flanders St, Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 11am–7pm,
$2 donation benefits the Oregon Food Bank),
where the brews are inventive and the bones
are smothered in saucy meat. One block of
this street party will be designated as barbecue
row, with smokin’ meat from Oregon faves
My Brothers BBQ, Cousin Kenny’s BBQ,
Uncle Wally’s BBQ and more (see p. 27 for
more local BBQ joints). Cooks will make ribs
extra tasty, too, since they’ll be competing for
the Best BBQ title and a weekend getaway to
the Rogue Bed-n-Beer in Newport. Another
block will be sipping central, with drafts from
local microbrews including New Old Lompoc
Brewery, Roots Organic Brewing, Salmon Creek
Brewery and the Issaquah Brewhouse, and live
classic rock music setting the scene. And don’t
leave the kids behind: Buckets of sidewalk
chalk, Italian ice, elephant ears and balloon
artists will keep them entertained. Food, beer,
music, family, friends and (likely) sunshine—
we can’t think of a better recipe for a perfect
summer day. rogue.com. —NC
Bones and Brew
The Bite of Oregon
August 11–13
Since The Bite of Portland grew up in 2004,
changed its name to The Bite of Oregon, got
sponsored by Oregon Special Olympics and
hired Steve Reichman to book national and
Lisa Lepine local music, the summer festival
has undergone a huge delight spurt. For three
days (Fri & Sat 11am–11pm, Sun 11am–10pm,
$7) at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, the
unbeatable combination of fine food and drink
plus great music is guaranteed to satisfy all of
the senses you’re legally able to enjoy in public.
Aurally-fixated visitors will enjoy Los Lobos,
Anna Nalick and Snow Patrol, the national
headliners, supported by a spectacular 17-piece
The Bite of Oregon
Gospel group, hot Cuban band Cubaneo,
Reggie Houston’s Earth Island Band, plus longawaited
band reunions including Thrillbilly and
44 Long. There are four entertainment stages,
including a comedy stage that will feature the
Road Rage Comedy Showcase Friday (8pm)
and Saturday (7pm), as well as vignettes from
the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on Sunday.
On the food side, there will be an Iron Chef
competition, cooking demonstrations, so many
cuisines...enough food to make you attend
all three days, even if there wasn’t music to
entertain you. Start with Dungeness crab cakes,
smoked ribs, grilled salmon, huckleberry BBQ
lamb, seafood stuffed avocados...add Oregon
strawberries with chocolate fondue, berry pies,
cobbler, apple strudel for dessert. Oh yeah, and
over 20 wineries will be represented from all
over Oregon. Some folks attend for the wine
alone. Are you in line yet?
biteoforegon.com. —TD
Portland Zine Symposium
August 11–13
Zinesters will empty out of Fed Ex/Kinko’s all
across the country this month to descend upon
the PSU campus for the fifth annual Portland
Zine Symposium (Smith Memorial Student
Union, Fri 3–7pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5pm, free).
Organizers of the popular three-day event claim
it is one of the largest gatherings of zine producers
in the nation. The PZS offers workshops
and activities, free food and even raffle prizes
for those in on the festivities. For those not in
the know, a zine is sort of the older cousin of
the blog, predating its digital counterpart by at
least ten years. Zines are usually self-published
in small runs on copy machines, although their
design and production has matured as the
culture has grown. The glue binding together
the zine community is a DIY aesthetic; besides
that, the styles are varied. You’re just as likely to
find an omnibus of hand-stapled interpersonal
narratives as you are how-to guides on bike
repair and maintenance. Beyond an open mic
reading (Fri 8–10pm) and a Zinester Prom (Sat
night), the Zine Symposium will once again
offer its largest draw, tables and tables of work
by some of the largest (and smallest) producers
of alternative media in the country. Workshops
offer a wide variety of insights into the craft and
culture of the zine world. If you get especially
inspired, you can easily help out since the Portland
Zine Symposium is entirely volunteer-run.
pdxzines.com. —RH
Salsa En La Calle
Salsa En La Calle
August 27
Inject your summer with a little Latin American
flavor at Salsa En La Calle (Eastbank Esplanade,
SE Main St & Water Ave, 11:30am–9pm, free),
where you’ll find live bands, salsa dancers,
authentic food and dance lessons at Portland’s
first free salsa festival. Music and dance are
the main attractions of the event—soak up the
beats listening to spicy notes from Portland’s
Cubaneo, Barrio Latino, plus more; and
watching live salsa dance duos, groups and
individuals perform. You can find your own
rhythm at the Dance Tent, where you’ll learn
some sexy salsa moves, including specific
men’s footwork and women’s style steps.
While you’re exercising your fancy feet, the
kids can spend time in the Children’s Art
tent making crafts native to Latin America.
And, of course, don’t forget to fill up on Latin
American cuisine. Andina, Salvador Molly’s
and Fernando’s Hideaway (featuring Peruvian,
Cuban and Spanish flavors) serve up delicious
meals throughout the entire event. You won’t
want to miss this opportunity to see just how
hot Latin culture is—Portland mayor Tom
Potter will even make an appearance on the
main stage and celebrate with the crowd.
salsaenlacallepdx.com. —NC
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 9

UP FRONT
On the Hot Seat with Tom D’Antoni:
Lisa Lepine
Everybody knows Lisa Lepine and Lisa Lepine knows everybody.
If there is a “six-degrees” person in the cultural life of
Portland, it is she. But what is she? She used to be a publicist,
but don’t call her that to her face.
Mainly she is a conduit for creative
people. She has managed musicians Dave
Carter & Tracy Grammer, and currently manages
pianist Scott Fisher. She was the Festival
Coordinator for this year’s expanded Alberta
Art Hop and books the local music for The
Bite of Oregon.
You may have seen her, walkie-talkie in
hand, goofy art hat on her head, walking the
festivals, putting out fires, knowing everyone’s
name and smiling.
And she always knows what reporter to
call at which paper to make the best story appear
on whatever she’s pitching. We reporters
love to hear from her. Her stories always rock.
But what does she do, really? I found out at
Pete’s Coffee on NE Broadway.
Tom: Why all the festivals and other such
public entertainment?
Lisa: When I was a little girl my mother
refused to give me a birthday party because I
was the youngest of the five children she had
in eight years. I think that’s why as an adult
I’ve been drawn to putting on shows and
events.
Tom: She let the other kids have parties later
on?
Lisa: Of course, once she got the hang of it.
Tom: So you’re not a publicist anymore.
Lisa: No!!
Tom: But you used to be.
Lisa: Part of my work used to be publicity.
What I really do is help people move forward
in their careers, whether it be music or art
or staging festivals. I’m really about helping
people move to the next level.
Tom: How do you do that?
Lisa: I do it with magic.
Tom: Card tricks?
Lisa: I have a real good understanding of the
technical pieces and also the collective unconscious,
the psychological and even metaphysical
aspects of what it takes to move yourself
forward. If you’re creating something, you’re
a small business. If you’re going to move
forward, you need to be clever and understand
business practices, how the PR machine
works, and tell your story really well. That’s
what I help people do.
photo: Jason Kaplan
It’s not like I’m going to tell someone
what to do, but it’s more like, “Have you
thought of this, or that?” A lot of times there’s
an “ah-ha” moment and something shifts. I’ve
seen miracles occur...from someone crying
on my couch that they had an unreleased CD
in their closet...to being on the cover of The
Oregonian’s Living Section in a year’s time. It’s
helping people help themselves.
What I really like to do with people is find
their story. “Where did you start and where
are you today?” I call it living the gestalt, the
big picture. I usually spend about 90 minutes
in my consulting sessions. It takes about half
that time to get the vision. If I could truly see
you as a creative being, what does that look
like? And all of a sudden, boom, there’s a
picture. And I’m able to say, “Here’s the piece
that’s not working.”
I’ve had people say I was better than any
shrink they ever had.
Tom: How did you put those individual skills
to work on a festival like the Alberta Art Hop?
Lisa: The Art Hop or The Bite were festivals
that really needed to move into a new phase.
It’s very much like what I just described. What
is the gestalt? What’s the big story? What’s
the archival past? What does the festival really
want to be as a festival?
It’s not about knowing the answers,
it’s about allowing the answers to come
through...creating an infrastructure so that
the festival can actually fall into place. It’s
almost like something is out of joint in your
back and I’m the chiropractor who moves
things around a little bit and all of a sudden
it’s like, “Ahhhh, there it is.”
With The Bite of Portland turning into
The Bite of Oregon, that was taking 20 years
of history that had become inert and declaring:
It’s a new century, it’s a new vision. How
can we present the music differently?
There will be things I’ve learned from
each festival. Art Hop had already done great
stuff for seven years and I just got to take all
the archival energy and bring it up another
notch, expand it, give it a different platform,
surface it a little better.
Tom: You always seem to bring people
together.
Lisa: I want to be the ultimate hostess. I’m a
great sorter. I see linkages and commonalities
where people don’t see them. If a thread can
be connected, I love to see that spark.
Experience Lisa’s work firsthand while
enjoying th local music at this month’s Bite
of Oregon (details on p. 9).
10 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006

UP FRONT
2006 Bastille Day in Portland
at Jamison Square Park – 7/15
1. & 2. Kids and parents dance and swim to the live
music at this celebration of France’s independence.
photos: Tim Sugden
Hot July Nights
Vancouver, WA – 7/14
1. & 3. John Stamos performs
with The Beach Boys.
2. Stamos with Jill Fuller and
Rachel Murray.
Macadam’s Bar & Grill
Grand Opening – 6/23
1. PDX’s Adam Braham &
girlfriend Kaci Clawson.
2. Live music rocked the house.
3. PDX’s Natasha Chilingerian &
Jacqulyn Diteman with 105 The
Buzz’s Dr. Doug.
Pro Wakeboard Tour Afterparty
at McFadden’s – 7/15
1. Wakeboarders wind down after the day’s
competition.
2. Kim Smith, Keith McCuistion & Andreea Tofan.
photos: Kristina Wright
OLEA First Anniversary
“Carnival” – 6/28
1. OLEA Exective Chef Scott
Shampine and co-owners Richard
& Bridgid Glass.
2. The enticing buffet.
3. PDX intern Kamran Rouzpay
ZooLaLa – Wild At Heart
at the Oregon Zoo – 7/15
1. Zoo supporters enjoyed
food...
2. ...a mariachi band...
3. ...and animals that came out
to play.
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 11

THIS MONTH
Get Outta Town
Quick Northwest Getaways in Every Direction
by Natasha Chilingerian, Jacqulyn Diteman & Kamran Rouzpay
San Juan Island
We know you meant well. All you could talk about at that Memorial Day barbecue
was the many summer trips you would take this year. You even reserved a few extra
vacation days to use during the sunny season. But here it is, August already, and the
farthest from Portland you’ve gotten is to the Target in Clackamas. Are you really going
to let the summer pass you by without at least one out-of-town adventure? We
love Portland as much as you do, but we’ll admit that other parts of the Northwest are
attractive as well. So we picked a getaway destination at each end of the compass—
North, South, East and West—and searched out the most unique and memorable activities
to get you inspired to get outta town. And remember—distance makes the heart
grow fonder, so you’ll return to P-town refreshed and excited for all the local fall fun.

THIS MONTH
North: San Juan Islands
What’s that? You say you’re looking for a
whale of a vacation? Then you want to scurry
up north to Washington’s San Juan Islands,
one of the Northwest’s premiere destinations
for whale watching. This little slice of heaven
off the coast north of Seattle not only gives you
an in-the-wild Sea World experience, but takes
your breath away with sublime scenery and
reminds you to appreciate the simple things
in life.
Consisting of 172 islands, the San Juans
are nestled in the jigsaw puzzle of land and
sea between Bellingham, Washington and
Victoria, B.C. The four main destinations
are Shaw, Lopez, Orcas and San Juan Island.
While each of them boast their own unique
charm and splendor, it’s the combination of
colorful history, outstanding hikes and outdoor
activities, quaint lodging and incredible
restaurants on the namesake San Juan Island
that has us enchanted.
The first thing you’ll want to do is set
up your whale watching excursion, the most
famous and popular activity on the island.
About 90 endangered Orcas make their home
in the San Juans, and while whales can be seen
year-round, they are most commonly spotted
between May and October—which means,
according to the law of averages, August is
perfect timing.
Let the expert guides from San Juan
Safaris (800-450-6858, sanjuansafaris.com) take you
under their wing—er, flipper. With offices in
both Friday Harbor, the main town on San
Juan Island, and Roche Harbor, a quaint village
on the opposite side of the island, they’ll
get you out on the water in no time. Take
your pick from a three- to four-hour boat tour
($39–$59), or one of the three- or five-hour
kayaking adventures ($59–$75), which are
even family-friendly for kids age six and up.
Whichever you decide, the guides make sure
you get an education by interpreting the natural
history, geography and wildlife during the
leisurely trip.
To set your own pace, visit one of the best
places in the world to view the whales from
shore: the Lime Kiln Point State Park, aka
“Whale Watch Park.” Bring a picnic lunch and
sit on the shores during the whale watching
months and you’re sure to see a pod or two.
If you decide to make a night of it in
Friday Harbor, lay your head down at the
Harrison House Suites (235 C St, 800-407-7933,
harrisonhousesuites.com) or the Tucker House Inn
Bed & Breakfast and Cottages (260 B St, 800-
965-0123, tuckerhouse.com). Both are two blocks
from the ferry, have a water view, kitchenette
and are pet-friendly. Be prepared for a deep
sleep on the luxurious linens and a mouthwatering
breakfast made each morning by the
friendly inn owners.
As the sun sets on the harbor, take advantage
of the idyllic setting for a romantic meal.
Check out the Duck Soup Inn (50 Duck Soup Ln,
360-378-4878, ducksoupinn.com), where owner/chef
Gretchen Allison will craft you a meal from
scratch. The delicate flavors of this Northwest
cuisine will leave you craving more. For a
more low-key evening, visit the Cheers-esque
Haley’s Bait Shop and Grill (175 Spring St, 360-
378-4434). With the classic American bar grub
and stiff drinks, it’ll only be 20 minutes before
you feel like Norm.
With enough time, you’ll also be able to
trek to the other end of the island and explore
the sleepy village of Roche Harbor (rocheharbor.com).
The historic village celebrates its
past by preserving founding architecture like
the 120-year-old Hotel de Haro (800-451-8910),
where John Wayne spent many a night, and
looks to the future with modern attractions
like the Westcott Bay Reserve, a captivating
19-acre sculpture garden.
Boarding the ferry back in Friday Harbor,
you’ll probably find yourself longing to stay
on the slowed down “island time.” Even
though you have to return to the real world
mainland, the spirit of the graceful whales and
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 13

THIS MONTH
OSF’s Elizabethan Stage
photo: T. Charles Erickson
photo: Christopher Briscoe
The rolling hills of Ashland
friendliness of the communities will linger,
smoothing out the bumps on the road of
everyday life. —JD
South: Ashland
Ashland has put itself on the map as the
home of the acclaimed Oregon Shakespeare
Festival (osfashland.org), but this Southern
Oregon city also offers much more than magnificent
theater. A vibrant shopping and music
scene, outdoor excursions and fabulous food
and wine make Ashland a prime destination
even if you’re not a drama queen.
Of course, theater lovers are in for a
treat at the well-known Festival, which draws
audiences from all over the country. Eleven
plays cover an eight-month span, but August’s
line-up makes this month a prime time to go.
Cyrano de Bergerac is the perfect choice if you
just have time for one play: “It’s a big, splashy
romance on an outdoor stage,” Oregon
Shakespeare Festival Media Office’s Eddie
Wallace explains. August is also a good opportunity
to catch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, where
actor James Newcomb portrays both leading
roles, or Shakespeare’s rarely performed King
John. Sign up for a historical backstage tour
to put the stagings in context, and prior to all
the evening shows, don’t miss the Green Show,
an al fresco music and dance extravaganza
located in the middle of the festival’s three
theaters.
When the curtains are closed, you’ll
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want to explore Ashland’s outdoor activities.
A good starting point is Lithia Park, the
city’s centerpiece, which was designed by San
Francisco’s Golden Gate Park creator John
McLaren. “It’s amazing to have such a green,
open area in a small, busy town—we’re very
fortunate,” says Ashland Tourism and Marketing
Manager Mary Pat Parker of the popular
spot for strolling, running and biking. For the
more adventurous, the Rogue and Klamath
Rivers are readily accessible for rafting and
kayaking; for lessons and guided trips, look to
Kokopelli River Guides (2475 Siskiyou Blvd, 541-
201-7694, kokopelliriverguides.com). Once back on
land, take in breathtaking views of Mt. Shasta
and the Siskiyou mountains while hiking or
biking one of Ashland’s many trails (visit
ashlandtrails.org for area maps).
If you’d rather stay indoors, you’re still in
luck. Try a treatment at one of Ashland’s spectacular
day spas, which use healing mineral
waters to cleanse clients’ skin. Parker recommends
the massages at Waterstone Mineral
Springs Spa (2165 W Jackson Rd #11, 541-488-0325)
and facials at Blue Giraffe Day Spa Salon (51
Water St, 541-488-3335, bluegiraffespa.com). With two
reachable wine appellations, Rogue Valley and
Applegate Valley, winery visits and tastings are
also a relaxing favorite. Check out Ashland
Vineyards & Winery (2775 E Main St, 541-488-
0088, winenet.com) or Weisinger’s of Ashland
Winery (3150 Siskiyou Blvd, 541-488-5989, weisinger.
com) for delicious sips and scenery.
You’ll surely want to bring home some
bottles, but also leave room for the one-of-akind
fashions, accessories, used books and
antiques in Ashland’s unique shops. After you
work the chain store-free shopping scene,
also visit the plentiful art galleries in the
Historic Railroad District. Quality cuisine is
also bountiful here: Wallace particularly likes
Pasta Piatti (358 E Main St, 541-488-5493) and the
English pub Black Sheep (51 N Main St, 541-
482-6414, theblacksheep.com) for laid-back dining,
and for a more extravagant evening, reserve
a table at French restaurant Chateaulin (50 E
Main St, 541-482-2264) or creative Northwest-style
hotspot Amuse (15 N 1st St, 541-488-9000, amuserestaurant.com).
If you’re going down for the Shakespeare
Festival, a bed & breakfast experience will
complement the period presentations perfectly,
and Ashland is full of charming B&Bs
(visit abbnet.com for a full listing). The best
hotel deals are found on the outskirts of town,
but for an indulgent experience, stay at the
classic Ashland Springs Hotel (212 E Main St,
541-488-1700, ashlandspringshotel.com).
After exploring Ashland both on water
and land, you’ll be able to spread the word
that this town is much more than just an
actor’s Mecca. “It’s a whole-experience destination,”
Wallace observes. “You might see
one play, but you also might take a full day on
the river. It’s a travel destination, even if there
isn’t a theater lover in your group.” —NC

THIS MONTH
photo: courtesy Vist Baker County
We know you meant well. All
you East: could Baker talk about City at & that Union Memorial
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National Historic
we’ll admit that other parts of the
Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker
Northwest
City
are attractive as well.
(22267 Oregon Hwy 86, Baker City, 541-523-1843,
So
blm.gov/or/oregontrail),
we picked a
where
getaway
the pioneers
destination
at each end of the compass—
who
founded our state are remembered. The Center
recreates the Oregon Trail experience—in
North, South, East and West—and
searched out the most unique and
more vivid detail than the pixelated computer
memorable activities to get you
game you played in school—with interactive
exhibits, demonstrations and programs,
inspired to get outta town. And
remember—distance makes the
heart
as well as
grow
walkable
fonder,
historic
so
trails
you’ll
and
return
other
special events. “Typically, everyday we have
something new in the Center,” says Gary Koy,
the Center’s marketing director. “One special
event is the Oregon Trail Music Festival on August
19, which is an all-day event that features
traditional Oregon Trail music and dancing.”
With a light $5 admission, the Center is an affordable,
fascinating visit. Also, mark August
30 on the calendar because it’s Free Day at the
Center. And if you simply can’t get your fill
of Oregon Trail history and culture, then you
can also hit up the Oregon Trail Regional
Museum (2480 Grove St, Baker City, 541-523-9308,
bakercounty.org/Museum/museum.html).
If you prefer a wet trail to a dry one,
then take advantage of the nearby Snake
River in Hells Canyon, which boasts some
of the state’s best white-water rafting. Hop
on a variety of river tours with Hells Canyon
Adventures (4200 Hells Canyon Dam Rd, Oxbow,
541-785-3352, hellscanyonadventures.com) and explore
the breathtaking vistas from a fish-eye view.
If you prefer something smooth and scenic,
Hells Canyon Adventures offers two half-day
trips down the Snake; morning tours are
$20–$45 and afternoon tours run $15–$35
Elkhorns in Baker County
(we suggest the morning tour because it’s
longer and lunch is included!). “Basically, you
raft 20 miles into the wilderness,” says Hells
Canyon Adventures’ owner Mark Yates. “The
tour is laced with stops, like Native American
pictographs and other historic sites; our
guides are very knowledgeable of the canyon’s
history so it’s pretty informative.” If you fancy
something a little more thrilling, they also offer
more intense, full-day white-water rafting
trips for adults only.
Once back on land, you should explore
the rustic country on four wheels with a drive
north towards La Grande through Union
County. Along the way you’ll pass between
the Wallowa Mountains to the east and the
Blue Mountains to the west before coming to
a rest at the historic town of Union. Be sure
to swing by downtown Union the weekend of
August 11 & 12 for music, crafts and more at
the Grassroots Festival. Like Baker City, Union
has plenty of historic stops to check out.
As your trip winds down, don’t miss the
City
Lehman Hot Springs (Hwy 244, Ukiah, 541-427-
Snake River
photo: Marshall McComb (courtesy Vist Baker County)

THIS MONTH
Gold Beach Harbor
3015, lehmanhotsprings.com) on the way back to
Portland. Nestled in a shaded forest within
the Blue Mountains, this year-round, natural,
chemical-free hot springs offers three hot
springs pools. Cabin and lodge accommodations
are available for $95 per night, just in
case you get too relaxed to hop back on the
road. And if the hot springs aren’t soothing
enough—or you’ve just had an extra stressful
week at work—take advantage of the Swedish
massages available with reservations.
So the next time someone wonders just
what the hell else there is east of Mt. Hood,
you’ll be able to tell them that’s exactly it: hell.
Hells Canyon, that is. “It’s really breathtaking,”
exclaims Yates. And charming little-big
towns, historic displays and outdoor adventures
combine to make this an accessible and
refreshing trip. —KR
West: Gold Beach
An Oregon coast escape is a standard
summer getaway, and sure, you could hop on
over to Seaside, Lincoln City or Cannon Beach
for a familiar weekend, but why not capture
a different view of the ocean? Gold Beach, a
small community at the mouth of the Rogue
River in southern Oregon, is a picturesque
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blend of water, forest and sand that you may
just fall in love with.
Located five-and-a-half hours southwest
of Portland, Gold Beach’s main attraction
is the Rogue River, and you can’t leave town
without taking a ride on a jet boat. Book a
tour with Mail Boat Hydro-Jets (mailboat.com,
$26-$84) or Jerry’s Rogue Jets (roguejets.com,
$16-$84) for a thrilling trip up the Rogue River
Canyon. Jeff Ferguson of Jerry’s Rogue Jets
recommends the whitewater excursion more
than the flat water. “When you go through
the rapids further up the canyon, the level of
excitement jumps up,” he explains. If you’d
rather participate in the pursuit of the river, try
rafting, kayaking, canoeing or windsurfing for
more action on the water (visit roguerivertrips.
info for resources).
But enough about rivers—you’re really
here for the mighty Pacific. Gold Beach’s
stretches of easily-accessible, uncrowded sand
are indeed a treasure; a great way to enjoy the
shore is with a scavenger hunt through the
sand (or beachcombing). Rise early to sift
through the grains for agates, jasper, fossils,
petrified wood and even Japanese glass floats
(green glass bulbs) that have traveled clear
across the ocean. More color can be found at
Gold Beach’s gardens this month—the Innominata
Garden Club will host their annual
tour of the area’s floral sanctuaries on August
12 (goldbeach.org for ticket info).
Try your hand at capturing fresh Dungeness
crab with a rented crab ring from Rogue
Outdoor Store (29865 Ellensburg Ave, 541-247-
7142), and of course, cast a line for Chinook
salmon, Summer Steelhead and Coho salmon,
all in season this month. If your fishing skills
are at a competitive level, enter one of this
month’s two salmon derbies—take your own
boat or go with a guide to catch a monstrous
fish, then weigh in for prizes. The Salmon B.
Jammin’ Derby (and barbecue) is on August 5
(lexslanding.com, $35 per contestant) and the
11th Annual Rogue River Salmon Derby Competition
takes place August 26 (goldbeachadventures.com,
$30 per contestant).
If you’d rather someone catch your
dinner for you, enjoy the fresh-off-the-boat
seafood at Nor’Wester Seafood (Port of Gold
Beach, 541-247-2333), Port Hole Café (Port of Gold
Beach, 541-247-7411) and Spinner’s Seafood,
Steak and Chophouse (29430 Ellensburg Ave, 541-
247-5160). Stomach full, you can retire at one of
the local digs that suit your style and budget.
From luxurious vacation rentals, such as Ireland
Vacation Beach Houses (29330 Ellensburg
Ave, 541-247-7718), to comfortable hotels like
Azalea Lodge (29481 Ellensburg Ave, 541-247-6635)
and the bargain Sand Dollar Inn (29399 Ellensburg
Ave, 541-247-6611), you’ll be lulled to sleep
by the crashing waves instead of the canned
white noise machine you’ve come to rely on at
home. Add the sounds of wildlife to that symphony
by roughing it at a campground—the
best include Indian Creek Resort (94680 Jerry’s
Flat Rd, 877-537-7704), Kimball Creek Bend RV
Resort (97136 North Bank Rogue, 888-814-0633) and
Lobster Creek Campground (10 miles east of
Gold Beach, up Jerry’s Flat Rd, 541-247-3600).
While the 300-mile drive isn’t well-suited
to day trips, Gold Beach is the perfect place to
spend a long weekend in the coastal wilderness.
“It’s really pristine because there are no
crowds,” Gold Beach Visitor Center Director
Elizabeth Kuljis says, describing the scenery
as “blue, blue waters and green forests that
blend into the sea.” She adds, “People here
have more time for each other.” And so will
you after taking the time to enjoy Oregon’s
summer weather, natural beauty and varied
communities in its four corners. —NC

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PDX LIFE
It’s a Dog’s Life
Portland’s Pooch-Friendly Spots
photo & story by Hollyanna McCollom
Walk down the sidewalk of any Portland neighborhood
and one thing is certain: the city’s residents
love their dogs. And so does the city.
Dogs have been unofficially welcomed at restaurant patios and
sidewalk cafes for years, but lately, some establishments are taking the
needs of their canine customers very seriously.
In the shade of the Park Blocks, Southpark Seafood Grill (901 SW
Salmon St, 326-1300, southpark.citysearch.com) welcomes dogs with a bowl of
water and salmon-shaped treats, a specialty of in-house pastry chef
Laura Widener. That sort of hospitality is appreciated by frequenters of
the Portland Farmer’s Market and the nearby park surrounding Shemanski
Fountain, a triangular sandstone structure which features three
small drinking basins, placed low so that passing dogs can quench
their thirst. Human patrons at Southpark can rest their dog-walking
legs while sipping wine from the extensive wine bar menu or sampling
vanilla bean crème brûlée and coconut sorbet from the dessert sampler
as their canine companions lounge in the shade of the downtown trees.
If you ask most dog owners about their favorite dog-friendly establishments,
chances are the Lucky Labrador (Brew Pub: 915 SE Hawthorne
Blvd, 517-4352 & Public House: 7675 SW Capitol Hwy, 244-2537, luckylab.com) is at the
top of the list. With three area locations—the newest, the Beer Hall in
Northwest (1945 NW Quimby St, 517-4352)—the Lucky Lab caters to dog lovers’
all over town who want to enjoy a pint on the lush, covered patios
while spending time with their favorite pooch.
Other restaurants, such as Berlin Inn German Restaurant and
Bakery (3131 SE Powell Blvd, 236-6761, berlininn.com) and Tin Shed Garden
Café (1438 NE Alberta St, 288-6966), offer special doggie menus featuring
dishes like the Tin Shed’s “Kibbles N Bacon Bits,” a mix of rice, ground
beef or veggie burger, mushrooms and bacon.
When the dogs need to work off all those indulgent treats, there
are plenty of parks where they can run free and mingle with other dogs.
Some of the most popular off-leash areas are in Gabriel Park (SW 45th
Ave & Vermont St), Normandale Park (NE 57th Ave & Halsey St) and Chimney
Park (9360 N Columbia Blvd), conveniently located for Portlanders in all
neighborhoods. According to Portland Parks & Recreation, there are
also designated areas for off-leash playtime in 31 Portland parks (click
on “Dog Off-leash Area” at portlandonline.com/parks/finder).
Many dog owners, such as Gabriel Connolly of NE Portland,
believe that dogs need opportunities to socialize just as much as people
do. “It really helps them use their energy in a positive way” says Connolly.
“They have an instinct to run and play with other animals, and
the parks are a perfect place for them to do that.”
Tiffini Mueller of DoveLewis Animal Emergency Hospital says that
she would love to see more non-food related businesses allow dogs to
come inside. She notes that dogs are welcome at Lloyd Center Mall
(lloydcentermall.com), something that many dog owners probably don’t
know. While individual stores may not allow dogs inside, the main
walkways of the mall are accessible and, says Mueller, “It’s a good
place to socialize your dog in a controlled setting without a lot of other
dogs.”
Dogs often make their best friends (aside from their humans, of
Southpark
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course) at doggie daycare centers, a hugely popular option for Portlanders
who don’t want to leave their dogs alone all day while they’re
at work. At most daycare centers, like Fetch (2021 NE MLK Jr Blvd, 281-0508,
fetchdaycare.com, $24 a day) and The Dog Park (1717 SE Umatilla St, 230-1109,
thedogparkpdx.com, $12 half day/$22 full day), there are no breed or size restrictions,
but dogs are evaluated before enrollment to ensure that they will
be comfortable with the unique environment, discipline philosophy
and the other dogs.
One of the newest and largest local doggie daycare centers, Dogs
Dig It (1132 SE Salmon St, 236-8222, dogsdigit.net), features 13,000 square feet
of play area, a pool and a specialized area for small dogs who don’t
wish to play with the big dogs. And if your dog is especially achy or just
needs a little pampering, Dogs Dig It also offers 30 or 60 minute doggie
massages.
Indeed, lately you’ll find dogs sometimes pampered better than
their owners, treated to gourmet meals, pedicures and designer fashion.
LexiDog Boutique & Social Club (416 NW 10th Ave, 243-6200; 6767 SW
Macadam Ave, 245-4363; and Bridgeport Village, 431-2052, lexidog.com), with the slogan
“Have you spoiled your dog today?”, was one of the first in on the
trend in 2002. Today, many small dogs enjoy fur coloring and “PawDicures”
(claw painting) by Angela Jacobs Dog Salon at the Pearl location
in addition to the puppy couture and canine culinary delights.
Also in the neighborhood, The Pearl Retriever (526 NW 13th Ave,
295-6960, pearlretriever.com) may be hard to spot, but once inside, dog lovers
will find a wide selection of unpredictable, creative items especially
chosen by owner Andrea Schneider. Check out the swanky pearl collars,
sushi squeaky toys and the WackyWalk’r, a rubber leash that relieves
kinetic stress on both the dog and the walker. Unique treats for discerning
pets can also be found at stores like Jari’s Dog Boutique (3000 SE
Courtney Rd, 233-1967) or Salty’s Dog Shop (3741 N Mississippi Ave, 249-1432,
saltysdogshop.com). For more on local pet shops, turn to p. 52.
It’s obvious these days that dogs are privileged citizens in the
Rose City—and we couldn’t be happier to see that. It’s about time that
(hu)man’s best friend is enthusiastically welcomed into our lives, both
public and private. Luckily, wherever you go, there are many options for
bringing your pooch out to play; whether you’re looking for relaxation,
refreshment or sport, there are a number of local places to please both
the two-legged and four-legged Portlander.
The Dog Days
of Summer
…and Fall
DoveLewis Multnomah Days Parade and Dog Wash
August 19, 10am–until the last dog is washed
Lucky Labrador Public House
The parade begins at 10am in Multnomah Village, and the dog wash
follows at the pub. Each dog is washed for a suggested donation of $5.
Proceeds benefit the DoveLewis Canine Blood Donor program.
Pet Aid 2006
August 26, 6:30–10pm
Oregon State Fair Pavillion (2330 17th St NE, Salem)
DoveLewis and 94.7fm host a benefit concert featuring Cake, Violent
Femmes and The Decemberists. Proceeds benefit the DoveLewis building
project and the Oregon Humane Society’s “Second Chance” program.
More information at 94.7fm and tickets ($22.50) at ticketswest.com.
DoveLewis Westie Walk
September 16, walk begins at 10am
DoveLewis Northwest Hospital (1984 NW Pettygrove St)
In a tribute to her own Westie, as well as to DoveLewis, Heidi Berkman
and some dedicated friends created the Westie Walk. Westies from
all over the Portland metro area (even some from out of state) gather
together once a year to march through the streets of Northwest Portland,
ending up at DoveLewis. $15 per Westie; proceeds benefit DoveLewis.
More info and registration at dovelewis.org.
12th Annual DoveLewis Dogtoberfest
September 23, 11am–5pm
Lucky Labrador Brew Pub
Several local media representatives offer their time scrubbing dogs in
exchange for a suggested $5 donation. As with Multnomah Days, the
money raised benefits the DoveLewis Canine Blood Bank. The fun also
includes a specially crafted Dogtoberfest Pale Ale, plenty of food and
music from a local band. More info at dovelewis.org.
upcoming events:
Sept : pet nutrition seminar
Oct : halloween costume
contest & party
please call store for details
DoveLewis Wet Nose Soirée
October 28, 5:30–10pm
Governor Hotel (614 SW 11th Ave)
Dogs may not be present, but support your favorite furry friends by
celebrating DoveLewis at the Wet Nose Soirée masquerade ball with both
a silent and live auction, awards, catering by Jake’s Grill and dancing.
Individual tickets are $100, which includes dinner, hosted cocktails and
music. More info at dovelewis.org.
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PDX LIFE
Get Real:
Are Home Inspections Worth The
Time And Money? | by Ken Reetz
FiveBestHomes.com
Jason and Kim checked out one of the new
local home developments recently and promptly
claimed one of the lots for their new home. The
exclusive home builder for that community is one of
the largest home builders in the country and has a
reputation for building quality homes, so they never
expected the nightmare they were about to face.
Most people would assume that buying a home for $550,000
would be an automatic guarantee of quality craftsmanship, and that
paying an extra $400 for a home inspection would be a waste of time
and money. That would be a poor assumption. Jason and Kim acted
correctly and had the home inspected early in the construction process;
the inspection revealed several serious defects involving mold, roof
buckling and the foundation.
The builder promised to correct the defects, but the re-inspection
proved otherwise. In spite of that, this particular builder tried to use
their considerable muscle to force the sale or make Jason and Kim forfeit
over $35,000 already paid in various deposits. Luckily, these shrewd
buyers could rely on the two home inspections (a small investment
compared to what they could have lost) to legally stop the transaction
and get their deposits back.
Note here that most independent and local builders are quick to
address legitimate problems because they would be out of business if
they refused. Most larger builders also live up to their reputation, but in
every case it is wise to have the home inspection linked directly to your
right to cancel the transaction.
If the home inspection is important to have on newly built homes,
it is doubly important when purchasing pre-owned homes. You may be
tempted to forgo the inspection if you’re handy with a tool belt or make
a living in construction, but do yourself the favor of assigning this risk
to an independent professional. Not only does a home inspection give
you more negotiating power, it’s hard to beat the thorough, three-hour
point-by-point check-up of a professional.
In addition to alerting you to common concerns like mold, decaying
roofs and unstable foundations, your inspector should also look for
signs of any remodel or repair work and be able to verify that the proper
permits and inspections were done at that time. This is especially important
in matters of electrical work.
If you’re lucky, the inspection will turn up a well-constructed
house ready for you to turn into a home. If that doesn’t happen, however,
buyers who are not satisfied with the home inspection are able
to walk away from the transaction without losing any of their earnest
money. Of course, you may negotiate repairs or concessions if you’re
desperately in love with the house, but it’s comforting to know that
you won’t be forced into a transaction when defects are revealed and a
remedy cannot be successfully negotiated.
The safest bet is to work with a Realtor, who will make sure that
proper forms are used in the Sales Agreement, including a contingency
for a home inspection. You may not want to come across as a
demanding or paranoid buyer, but in a real estate market full of horror
stories—bat infestations, faulty electrical systems, crumbling foundations—you
can never be too careful. A home inspection is a must.
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NEIGHBORHOOD
Upper Burnside & NE 28th Ave
Laid-Back Food for Thought
by Mary Putnam | photos by Matthew D’Annunzio
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NEIGHBORHOOD
Crema
We know that you all ran
out right away—across
the Burnside Bridge or
down NE MLK Jr Blvd—to explore
the up-and-coming lower portion
of East Burnside after reading
last month’s neighborhood feature.
Now that you’re thoroughly
familiar with the trendy hub on
the close-in Eastside, let us take
you farther out, to the more
established pocket of Upper
Burnside surrounding the foodiehaven
of NE 28th Ave. It’s the dependable—but
still cute—Betty to
lower Burnside’s trendy Veronica;
the old, loved-in bungalow verses
the shiny new condo; it’s a hip
yet glitz-free enclave, full of all
those things that make it a staple
Portland neighborhood: restaurants
worth driving across town
for, casual bars, quirky shopping
and entertainment galore.
Holman’s (15 SE 28th Ave, 231-1093),
Chopsticks (2651 E Burnside, 234-6171) and the
Laurelhurst Theater (2735 E Burnside, 232-5511,
laurelhursttheater.com)—if you aren’t familiar with
these places, you are certain to end up at one
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or all of them eventually while spending the
day in the ‘hood. So what if there’s a hint of
Starbucks (2803 E Burnside, 238-1408) and a dash
of Wild Oats (2825 E Burnside, 232-6601, wildoats.
com)? People gotta eat, right? Slight intrusions
aside, Upper Burnside’s treasure trove of food,
drink, fashion and cheap movies will keep all
members of your party happily occupied all
day and into the wee hours.
For starters, there is an astonishing
amount of options for breakfast. That first
essential wake-up comes at Crema (2728 SE Ankeny
St, 234-0206), with faithfully blended coffee
and freshly baked pastries. Holman’s, which
holds Oregon’s second oldest liquor license,
has traditionally been known for their own
Kept at bay by the prestigious gates of the
hotsy-totsy Laurelhurst neighborhood, Music
Millennium (3158 E Burnside, 231-8926, musicmillennium.com)
continues to hold its ground as the
Northwest’s oldest place to shop for music
that just can’t be found elsewhere—and, if
you’ve got good timing, quite possibly shake
the hand of the artist that brought it to you
(the store is known for in-store performances).
Even if you’ve never set foot inside, you’ve
seen Music Millennium’s influence all around
town in the “Keep Portland Weird” bumper
stickers that show up, well, everywhere. It’s
Music Millennium’s way of supporting local,
homegrown businesses like many of its Burnside
compatriots.
to depend on return trips in order to taste everything.
Known especially for their desserts,
saving room will be difficult, so take home a
chocolate cigar or settle for a strong cup of
coffee that is a source of national pride.
At the other end of the strip is wine bar
Noble Rot (2724 SE Ankeny St, 233-1999, noblerotpdx.
com). You’ve probably heard of their famed onion
tart, but the menu changes so frequently
that we’re pretty sure it’s a crime punishable
by sad taste buds to stick only with what you
know in this case. And when it comes to
wine, do yourself a favor and just trust them.
You’ll also want to put your faith in the cooks
at Esparza’s Tex Mex Café (2725 SE Ankeny
St, 234-7909), who serve up exotic meats like
Noble Rot
Laurelhurst Theater
hearty, ‘round the clock breakfasts and for the
famous—or rather, infamous—Meal Wheel,
which gives diners a chance to win a free meal.
It’s best to take a spin with friends nearby—
they’ll vouch for your honesty if by some twist
of fate you win, and they’ll hold you back from
ripping the wheel off the wall if you don’t.
Another favorite neighborhood bar is
Beulahland (118 NE 28th Ave, 235-2794), which has
garnered what some may politely refer to as a
“reputation.” It’s loud at night, with bands,
beer and general rowdiness—but next to Wine
Down on 28th (126 NE 28th Ave, 236-9463), with
their fireplaces, lazy couches and long, relaxation-inducing
wine list, even Neil Diamond
might come across as a rebel. In the morning,
however, Beulahland transforms into a quiet
place to nurse that well-earned hangover. With
a fresh new expansion complete, they now
offer breakfast, a far cry from the lonely beer
menu that graced the bar when they opened.
The Plant Peddler (3022 E Burnside, 233-
0384) is as homegrown as it gets; owners Ken
and Kathie Blackburn offer a jungle of services
including event rentals and maintenance.
After browsing through their shop, you’ll
surely be craving hot dogs—most likely because
you will have caught the scent from The
Dog House (2845 E Burnside, 239-3647) across
the street. Everyone has a favorite dog, veggie
or not, and accompanied by a root beer and
some potato salad, you’ve got yourself a cheap
meal sure to keep you full—until you realize
that NE 28th Ave right around the corner has a
concentration of some of the best, most varied
restaurants in a single Portland neighborhood.
For the purposes of this article, we’ll
mark the end of the NE 28th corridor with the
kaleidoscopic Pambiche (2811 NE Glisan St, 233-
0511, pambiche.com). They offer small samplings
of their sizable Cuban menu, but you’ll have
buffalo and boar—and even offer off-the-wall
choices like cactus for vegetarians—surrounded
by Southwestern kitsch. Both adventurous
and traditional dishes are well-portioned for a
great price. More experimental Mexican cooking
can be found at Tacqueria Nueve (28 NE
28th Ave, 236-6195).
Back on the main drag, Tabla’s (200 NE
28th Ave, 238-3777, tabla-restaurant.com) specialty is
Mediterranean food, meticulous and affordable;
try their $24 three-course prix fixe menu
available six nights a week. Just a bit down the
road is narrow Navarre (10 NE 28th Ave, 232-3555,
eatnavarre.com), which serves artfully-created
tapas and wines to match. The menu is a
checklist, both literally and metaphorically.
Rounding out our culinary tour of this little
corner of Portland is La Buca (40 NE 28th Ave,
238-1058) with their simple, rich Italian menu,
and Chin-Yen (18 NE 28th, 231-7781) offering standard,
but tasty, dishes of China.
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chocolate habanero treat. Sweet is also the
word at Staccato Gelato (232 NE 28th Ave, 231-
7100) two short blocks away (the #19 bus line
stops conveniently outside). The dense flavors
rotate daily, and though it may be tempting to
stick with the passion fruit or the pistachio,
you will be rewarded for trying something
new, like lavender. The rewards extend to your
calorie intake as well, because gelato is made
with milk, not cream; you’ll be able to take
your “a lot” portion to go on a warm day and
enjoy a guilt-free walk around the tree-lined
neighborhood.
Speaking of rewards, Spa La La (234 NE
28th Ave, 233-2106, spalala.net) is right next door.
It’s open and airy with tons of windows that
offer a street view of the goings on outside
while you’re plucked, painted, massaged and
pampered into nirvana. Kalista Salon (137
SE 28th Ave, 230-8952, kalistasalon.com) fills in the
gaps, offering an inviting selection of massage
treatments ($75–$100) and artful hair
services in a tranquil, garden-like setting.
Hipster haircuts—and PBRs—are available at
“Portland’s original rock ‘n’ roll barbershop,”
Bishop’s (210 NE 28th Ave, 235-2770, bishopsbs.com),
and sexpot hairdos are crafted by the ladies at
Do or Dye (2730 E Burnside, 235-6242).
After you’ve gussied yourself up, you’ll
surely want to do a little shopping to complete
your new look. Una (2802 SE Ankeny St, 235-2326),
which is celebrating its first anniversary this
month, is like the immaculate walk-in closet
you’ve always dreamed of having, a wardrobe
full of gossamer dresses, well-structured
pants and striking jewelry, from both local
and exclusive national designers. Butterscotch
(144 NE 28th Ave, 234-6877, shopatbutterscotch.
com) may seem like a children’s-only fanciful
boutique, offering delectable little clothes
and diaper bags, but they also sell jewelry,
handbags and Cielo Blue stationary. And of
course, no Portland neighborhood is complete
without the corner vintage store, and in this
case, one of the best, Lady Luck Vintage (1
SE 28th Ave, 233-4041, ladyluckvintage.com), is at the
heart of the area.
There is a seemingly misplaced Coca-
Cola syrup plant smack dab in the middle of
all this shopping/primping/feasting action;
the hot spots are buffered by chiropractors
and dentists, even a warehouse-like paint
store. But that’s the charm of Upper Burnside.
Even with trendy new restaurants, happening
bars, fashionista destinations and the Bermuda
Triangle of night life, this will always be a
lived-in, working and playing neighborhood.
It’s a refreshing escape from other, more
expensive, more pretentious hipster hangouts.
You’re welcome to wear your crumby ‘ol Converse
and make yourself comfortable.
Staccato Gelato
The Laurelhurst Theater, one of the
first art deco buildings built in Portland, is
now one of the greatest date ideas of all time;
the $3 admission means that you can spend
the leftover $5.75 you would have spent at the
megaplex on yummy Pizzicato pizza, brought
over from across the street (2811 E Burnside,
236-6045, pizzicatogourmetpizza.com), and a pitcher
of beer. What else do you need in life? Well,
maybe a little rock star action couldn’t hurt;
head over to Chopsticks for some of the best
drunken karaoke.
The area is also bursting with hopeful
newbies joining the ranks of those that have
been longtime favorites. Alma Chocolates
(140 NE 28th Ave, 517-0262, almachocolate.com), its NE
location barely a year old, creates divine 23-
karat gold-covered chocolates in the shapes
of religious icons like the Buddha and the
Virgin de Guadalupe. You may need otherwordly
protection when you decide to try their

FOOD
Smokin’ Hot
Portland is a Barbecuing Kind of Town
by Nino Marchetti
photos by Kristina Wright
Barbecue (or barbeque, as some like to spell
it). ‘Cue. BBQ. Nothing says summer quite like
those three letters—and they’re enough to send
many foodies into erotic convulsions. We’re not
talking your Dad’s Sunday backyard BBQ, though—
a few hot dogs and hamburger patties thrown on
the coals for a few minutes. This is mouth-watering,
finger-licking, dry-rub or lathered-in-sauce
ribs, briskets, pulled pork and Kalua pig served
with cole slaw, baked beans and potato salad
sides. This is the wipe your fingers on your jeans
when you are done and clean up with a wet towelette
kind of good meat-eater’s fun.
Jimmy’s Smokehouse
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Portland is blessed, as with so many other
food types, with a solid array of BBQ
joints. Texas-style, down home Southern and
hybrid BBQ hangouts are busy grilling and
smoking the summer away. So why are you
still sitting there? Wipe that drool from your
mouth, read on and choose the most lipsmacking
shack to toss back a beer and enjoy
some great ‘cue.
At the top of many a Portland BBQ lover’s
list is the LOW (Laid Off Workers) BBQ, held
Tuesday nights from “5:00 ‘til we run out” at
Ken’s Place (1852 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 236-9520).
Originally started in 2003 by Rodney Muirhead
and Kyle Connally as a Portland Farmers’
Market favorite while they were out of regular
Farms to provide quality food for the cult-like,
meat-lovin’ crowd.
Another down home Southeast favorite
among the BBQ set is Clay’s Smokehouse
Grill (2932 SE Division St, 235-4755, clayssmokehouse.
citysearch.com). Described by owner Mike
Slyman as a kind of Oklahoma-style (think
Texas) with other influences, Clay’s pumps
out 800–900 pounds of ribs a week to all those
who plop down at a table amidst the eclectically
decorated Western décor, complete with
a beer can collection enclosed in glass. Some
of the highlights on Clay’s menu include
the BBQ sparerib platter, brisket platter and
smoked chicken. The dry rub that touches
these meats has some 20 or so ingredients,
sticky rice or macaroni salad; make sure you
don’t miss the sweet and tangy mango cole
slaw. Bonus: You can shimmy off the calories
with the hula classes that are held at the restaurant
many evenings after it closes.
The title of one of Portland oldest BBQ
joints goes to Cannon’s Rib Express (5410
NE 33rd Ave, 288-3836). A fixture in the Northeast
neighborhood for some 20 years, current
owner Wayne Cannon carries on the tradition
of great roadside-style ‘cue. Diners sit
at picnic tables under a tin roof as they smell
the nonstop smoking of top sellers like the
pork ribs and rib tips (which can be ordered
in buckets). Smokey goodness at Cannon’s
comes from the hickory wood and mesquite
Big Daddy’s BBQ
work,
LOW BBQ was recently
purchased by Ken’s Place owner
Ken Gordon after Muirhead and Connally
“returned to the real world.” Gordon has
kept true to the LOW BBQ’s founders’ style,
producing some of the best ‘cue this side of
the Cascades. Smoked upwards of 12 hours
and always served with sauce on the side,
LOW BBQ’s mainstays are the briskets, pork
ribs and pulled pork, with weekly specials
like lamb riblets and Cornish game hens
mixed in. Gordon’s location on Hawthorne
uses oak hardwood in the smoker and local
meat producers like Painted Hills and Carlton
developed
over the years by Slyman.
There’s also blackened catfish
or BBQ salmon for the fish lovers, as well
as several vegetarian options. And if that
isn’t enough, save some room for Slyman’s
mother’s homemade chocolate peanut butter
or chocolate pecan pies.
If island breezes are more of your thing,
a drive up to Big Kahuna’s BBQ (8221 N Lombard
St, 522-4012, bigkahunasbbq.com) in St. John’s
will leave you hungry for the signature Huli
huli chicken or Kalua pig. Owner Gary Herrera,
a sometimes resident of Maui, smokes
his pigs upwards of a whole day to get just the
right consistency his loyal fan base has come
to expect. Since Big Kahuna’s is island style,
sides here are more in the nature of white
charcoal, with side
dishes like the potato salad and red
beans and rice making diners think twice
about eating the meat alone. And, of course,
you shouldn’t have your red-hot ‘cue without
a blue note here and there. This summer,
Cannon’s and neighbor New Seasons Market
are serving up some summer Sunday jazz sessions
(5–8pm).
A slightly more whimsical BBQ experience
can be had at Russell Street Bar-B-
Que (325 NE Russell St, 528-8224, russellstreetbbq.
com), where owners Sharon Senter and Diane
Santucci are proving good ‘cue isn’t just a
man’s job. The scene here focuses on consistently
delicious barbecue that borrows its
styles from all across America. Most things
are made from scratch at this meat-eater’s
haunt, and pig theme decorations adorn the
walls, all the way down—er, up—to some
flying pigs hanging from the ceiling. Among
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Big Daddy’s ribs
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the more popular choices here are
Carlton Farms fall-off-the-bone baby back
pork ribs and Misty Isles smoked beef ribs.
There are also five different kinds of sauces
to choose from for those who like their BBQ
on the sloppy side. Among the irresistible
desserts are fried chocolate pies, which are
house made pastries filled with bittersweet
chocolate ganache.
Up the road from Russell Street is Dixie
BBQ specialist Yam Yam’s Southern Cooking
Barbecue (7339 NE MLK Jr Blvd, 978-9229).
Another stalwart in the local barbecue community,
Yam Yam’s has a simple, fast-food
style interior that belies the worthiness of its
Southern origins. Owner Larry Matthews has
created a true neighborhood hangout here,
with his BBQ smokers parked out front on
the sidewalk to reveal the true down-home
‘cueing nature of his restaurant. You can
choose from the usual rib types and pork
delights, along with a good helping of Southern
comfort food—yes, there’s also fried
okra and collard greens, and of course, fresh
cornbread.
Rounding out our whirlwind tour of
Portland’s favorite BBQ hangouts are notables
like the easily-spotted, flame-painted
Big Daddy’s BBQ (3001 SE Hawthorne Blvd,
234-0007, bigdaddysbarbeque.net) and Big Daddy’s
Smokehouse (3011 N Lombard St, 459-4488, bigdaddyssmokehouse.com),
which both offer housemade
sauces, cool ice cream shakes and full
catering services; ACME Food & Drink (1305
SE 8th Ave, 230-9020, acme-pdx.com), which recently
revamped its menu to focus on unique Northwest
barbecue (quail, anyone?), complemented,
as always, by great local music; and
Jimmy’s Smokehouse & Pizzeria (7025 SW
Macadam Ave, 246-1460), a new joint in Southwest
that offers juicy brisket and pulled pork along
with great barbecued and smoked ingredients
on their gourmet pizzas.
We certainly won’t argue—there’s nothing
like gathering a few friends around the
grill in your own backyard for some homeschool
barbecue. But when charred hamburgers
just won’t cut it, get your fill of genuine
BBQ at these local hot spots. Just make sure
you’re not wearing your Sunday best ‘cause it
could get messy.
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Downtown/Old Town
Berbati’s Restaurant
19 SW 2nd Ave, 248-4579
berbatis.com
Greek
Specialties: Hummus plate, pita pizzas, gyros
Dragonfish Asian Café
909 SW Park Ave, 243-5991
dragonfishcafe.com
Asian
Specialties: Sushi, fishbowl-size cocktails, small plates
Melting Pot
SW 6th Ave & Main St, 517-8960
meltingpot.com
Fondue
Specialties: A four-course menu of salad followed by cheese,
entrée and chocolate fondues
Saucebox
214 SW Broadway, 241-3393
saucebox.com
Pan-Asian
Specialties: Javanese roasted salmon, sushi, sashimi
Valentine’s
232 SW Ankeny St, 248-1600
American
Specialties: Grilled sandwiches, cheese and meat plate
Pearl
DF
1139 NW 11th Ave, 243-4222
Latin
Specialties: Fresh seafood cocktail, innovative Mexican molé
dishes
Elenis Philoxenia
112 NW 9th Ave, 227-2158
Greek
Specialties: Calamari, flaming cheese, moussaka
Fenouil
900 NW 11th Ave, 525-2225
French/Mediterranean
fenouilinthepearl.com
Specialties: Wild boar filet, foie gras burgers, frog legs
jNEWj Life of Riley Tavern
300 NW 10th Ave, 224-1680
American
Specialties: Piglets in a Blanket, house-made kettle chips,
buffalo chili
Pearl Bakery
102 NW 9th Ave, 827-0910
pearlbakery.com
Bakery
Specialties: Fresh, hand-crafted breads, sandwiches and
sweets
Northwest
jNEWj A Taste of Mexico
716 NW 21st Ave, 295-4944
Mexican
Specialties: Duck in plum sauce, taqueria-style lunches
Bastas Trattoria
410 NW 21st Ave, 274-1572
bastastrattoria.citysearch.com
Italian
Specialties: Cioppino, wild boar, Italian wines
Carlyle
1632 NW Thurman St, 595-1782
carlylerestaurant.com
Northwest
Specialties: Oregon lobster risotto, corn dusted skatewing,
Hawaiian fish dishes
Marrakesh
1201 NW 21st Ave, 248-9442
marrakesh.citysearch.com
Moroccan
Specialties: A prix-fixe Moroccan feast sans silverware
Serratto
2112 NW Kearney St, 221-1195
serratto.com
Italian
Specialties: Baked pastas, Parisian steak frites, cassoulet
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North
Beaterville Café
2201 N Killingsworth St, 735-4652
American
Specialties: Vegan options, pancakes, omelets
Lovely Hula Hands
938 N Cook St, 445-9910
lovelyhulahands.com
Continental
Specialties: Thai steak, Cuban pumpkin rice
Olé Olé Restaurant & Tacqueria
8620 N Lombard St, 283-4321
Mexican
Specialties: Chimichangas, tortas, tacos, enchiladas
Pasta Bangs
3950 N Mississippi Ave, 287-2782
pastabangs.com
Italian
Specialties: Hazelnut pesto primavera, seafood stew, polenta
Roux
1700 N Killingsworth St, 285-1200
rouxrestaurant.us
French Creole
Specialties: Whole trout, crawfish, roasted rabbit, cornbread
Northeast
American Cowgirls
500 NE MLK Jr Blvd
American
Specialties: Chicken wraps, salads, burgers
Costello’s Travel Café
2222 NE Broadway, 287-0270
American, European
Specialties: Belgian waffles, panini, vegetable lasagna
The Rheinlander & Gustav’s
5035 NE Sandy Blvd, 288-5503
rheinlander.com
German
Specialties: Sauerbraten, Kraut Roulade, Wiener Schnitzel
Siam Society
2703 NE Alberta St, 922-3625
mekalas.com/siamsocietysplash
Thai
Specialties: Flaming chicken curry, pad thai
Tin Shed Garden Café
1438 NE Alberta St, 288-6966
American
Specialties: Breakfast scrambles, French toast, biscuits
Southeast
3 Doors Down
1429 SE 37th Ave, 236-6886
Italian
Specialties: Fried mozzarella, vodka penne with Italian
sausage
Castagna
1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 231-7373
castagnarestaurant.com
French
Specialties: Oysters, lamb, three-course menu
jNEWj Hawthorne Fish House
4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 548-4434
Seafood
Specialties: Yellow Perch & Walleye fish, chile-fried catfish
Oasis Café
3701 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 231-0901
Pizza
Specialties: Giant calzones, salads, desserts
Wild Abandon
2411 SE Belmont St, 232-4458
International
Specialties: Classy comfort food and chocolate desserts
Southwest
Alba Osteria & Enoteca
6440 SW Capitol Hwy, 977-3045
albaosteria.com
Italian
Specialties: Light Piedmont cuisine
Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery
6835 SW Macadam Ave, 244-7111
thebuffalogap.com
American
Specialties: Chicken pot pie, barbecue pork ribs, fish and
chips
Cactus Jack’s
4342 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, 977-2161
Mexican
Specialties: Tex-Mex cuisine, chile relleno
Macadam’s Bar and Grill
5833 SW Macadam Ave, 246-6227
American
Specialties: Half-pound burgers, mac and cheese, chicken
penne pasta
Old Spaghetti Factory
0715 SW Bancroft St, 222-5375
osf.com
Italian
Specialties: Classic Italian pasta with salad and spumoni,
Salmon Tuscany
To have your restaurant included in our listings, please email
info to pdx@pdxmagazine.com or call 228-2600.
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Where Did All the Cowboy
Bars Come From?
by Natasha Chilingerian & Kamran Rouzpay
Nightclubs are often designed to take
you away from the ordinary, to whisk you
from the realities of your daily life into
a far-away fantasy. Portlanders escape
to California at McFadden’s beach
nights, Kells takes us to Ireland
nightly and Voodoo Lounge recreates
Mardi Gras in New Orleans,
but the newest nightclub trend
showcases the lasso-swingin’,
gun-slingin’ Wild West. We
visited three of Portland’s
newest country-western
bars to find out why cowboys
(and girls) are so
hot right now.
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American Cowgirls
Monday & Tuesday
come in and watch
your favorite sport
or movie on the two
flat screens
at the bar
WEDNESDAY
Karaoke, $250 cash
prize to audience
awarded best singer,
so bring your friends
thursday
dress in your best
80’s outfit for ladies
and 80’s night, 80’s
music all night long
friday & saturday
The triple d:
Dine, drink, dance
Call to reserve our downstairs
VIP room @ no
charge for your special event
Birthdays, Bachelor &
Bachelorette Parties welcome
open for
lunch and dinner
live dj’s every
wednesday-saturday
500 NE MLK JR BLVD
Portland, Or 97232
503-233-2211
across from the Convention Center
americancowgirlsbarandgrill.net
photos: Matthew D’Annunzio
Outlaws Bar
The most recent addition to the countrywestern
scene is American Cowgirls (500 NE
MLK Jr Blvd, 233-2211, americancowgirlsbarandgrill.net),
where clubbers celebrate the Old West in a
bright, fresh atmosphere (no squeaky saloon
doors, hay or dingy chairs in sight). Owner
Christine Oakland and her husband opened
American Cowgirls in early June, a nostalgic
homage to how they partied when they were
younger. They purposely built their bar three
feet wide to encourage the ladies to get on top
and dance, Coyote Ugly-style. “We call the bar
our stage,” Oakland says. “We want people to
get noticed.” Accenting the wide, open room
is a shiny red car, cowhide pattern chairs and
ladders to aid in climbing on the bar. Flair
bartending is another highlight at American
Cowgirls, so in between watching women
shake it, you can enjoy the show of twirling,
flying bottles, shakers and glasses.
While still in the process of finding the
perfect theme night schedule, the club currently
hosts Wednesday karaoke nights (with
a $250 cash prize for the audience’s favorite
singer), Thursday ladies nights featuring ‘80s
tunes, and Friday and Saturday party nights
with a mixture of country, rock and dance
music. And how have Portlanders responded?
According to Oakland, their grand opening
was jam-packed and they’ve been so busy in
the past two months that they’re already working
on building a larger dance floor. “We’ll
have line dances and couples swingin’, but
if a top 40 song comes on, people will start
dancing to that, too,” Oakland notes. To get
fueled for all that dancing, down a Cowgirl
Koolaid (Skyy Berry vodka, Midori, Amaretto
and cranberry juice) or the Cowboy Koolaid
(same recipe plus Jägermeister). The bar is
also open for lunch, and the fare is healthier
than you might think. Burgers, entrée salads,
wraps, and chicken sandwiches made with
fresh vegetables and organic greens are on the
menu.
Thunder Ranch Saloon (13456 SE McLoughlin
Blvd, 653-7625, thunderranchsaloon.com), a sort of
destination option, fueled the local countrywestern
trend when they opened last year.
You’ll never get bored with the combination
of live music, dance floors, a mechanical bull
and the Jack Daniels Shot Chair. With a revamped
event calendar and new management,
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photo: Tim Sugden
Thunder Ranch Saloon
Thunder Ranch is evolving the country-western bar craze. “Just the fact
that we’ve got all these bars that are staying alive shows that this is a
good theme,” says general manager Karissa Graham. In addition to the
general rootin’-tootin’ rowdiness, there’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments
on Tuesdays, line dancing at 6:30pm on Wednesdays, ladies night with
Top 40 and dance hits on Thursdays, flame-throwers and raucous bar
dancing on Fridays, and monthly Saturday night theme parties, starting
with the Dukes of Hazzard party on August 12 (with a Daisy Dukes competition).
Also look forward to bikini bull riding and live music in the near
future. Doors open at 4pm, so show up early and treat yourself to “the
biggest BBQ’d ribs this side of the Rio Grande,” with their special Jack
Daniels sauce, the cornersone of a delicious barbecue menu.
Probably the most rustic, authentic Western bar, Outlaws Bar
(722 E Burnside, 231-7855, outlawsbar.com) is also the largest—two floors
of bar/dining areas, dance floor, stage, pool tables and a separate
burlesque dancing venue—allowing for plenty of elbowroom while
enjoying activities from poker tournaments to mechanical bull riding
and live concerts. Fringed lampshades, old hardwood floors and a giant
sequin cowboy hat set the stage. Owner Rick Sowers opened the country-theme
bar last December with a blend of country, rock and pop in
mind, and since then has experienced a steady progression of popularity.
He produces a variety of events throughout the week like Tuesday
pool tournaments and Wednesday salsa dance performances. “Whether
you like the country, rock or dance part of it, we’re giving a little bit to
everybody,” Sowers said. In the new upstairs burlesque bar, dancers
focus more on getting into character than showing skin. “It feels like
a turn-of-the-century parlor,” he explains. If nothing else, come for
the $0.25 beers from 6–8pm Tuesday through Saturday (extended ‘til
midnight on Thursdays)—a deal that truly can’t be beat!
In a town where bars seem to fall into two camps—hipster-packed
dives and slick, high-concept scenes—will these kitschy western theme
bars survive? While you won’t find any organ music-playing, hoe-down
hosting venues filled with dirty cowboys fresh off the ranch around
here, these bars are definitely packing in the Portlanders for a sanitized—and
alcohol-doused—experience of the Wild West. Skeptic or
not, you’re never too cool to ride the bull or dance on the bar, so grab a
partner, put on your cowboy boots and head on down.
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21st Avenue Bar & Grill
721 NW 21st Ave, 222-4121
Mon–Fri 3–6pm: $2.50–$3 food menu / $2 well, beer
specials
Aalto Lounge
3356 SE Belmont St, 235-6041
Daily 5–7pm: $2–$5 food menu
Alameda Brew House
4765 NE Fremont St, 460-9025
Mon–Fri 3–6pm: Half-price appetizers / $1 off pints
American Cowgirls
500 NE MLK Jr Blvd, 233-2211
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: $4 appetizers / $2 drafts, $2.50 well, $1
off micros
Mon–Fri 11am–5pm: Daily martini special
Daily 10pm–close: $4–$8 food menu
Amnesia Brewing Co.
832 N Beech St, 281-7708
Mon–Fri 4–6pm: $3 pints, $11 pitchers
S.I.N. Mon 3–11pm: Happy hour prices
Ararat
111 NE MLK Jr Blvd, 235-5526
Fri & Sat 6–11pm: $2–$3 food menu / $2 well & drafts
Basil Bar
3135 NE Broadway, 281-8337
“Basil Time” Mon–Sat 4:30–6:30pm & Sun 4:30pm–close:
$2–$4 food menu
Bastas Trattoria & Bar
410 NW 21st Ave, 274-1572
Mon–Fri 5–6pm: $3 food menu / $2 cocktails, pints & wine
Belmont’s Inn
3357 SE Belmont St, 232-1998
Daily 4–7pm: $2 well, $2.50 micros
S.I.N. Tue 9pm–1am: $1 off food & drinks
Berbati’s Restaurant
19 SW 2nd Ave, 248-4579
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: $2 gyros / $2 well & micros
Beuhlahland
118 NE 28th Ave, 235-2794
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: $3 well & micros
S.I.N. Wed: Happy hour prices
Bink’s
2715 NE Alberta St, 493-4430
Mon–Fri 4:30–6:30pm: $1.75 PBR, $3 micros
The Bitter End Pub
1981 W Burnside, 222-2000
Daily 4–8pm: $1 off food menu / $1 PBR, $2.50 well &
micros
BOG (Bar of the Gods)
4801 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 232-2037
Daily 5–8pm: $1 PBR, $2.50 well
Boiler Room
228 NW Davis St, 227-5441
Tue–Fri 5–8pm: $2 pints, $2.50 well
Bonfire Lounge
2821 SE Stark St, 232-3704
Daily 4–7pm: $3.50 margaritas, $1 off well & micros
S.I.N. Tue: $1 off call & top-shelf
Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery
6835 SW Macadam Ave, 244-7111
Mon–Fri 4–6pm & 10pm–12am: $1.50–$3.95 food menu
Callaloo
1639 NW Glisan St, 517-8220
“Island Time” daily 3–6pm & 10pm–1am: $4.50–$9.75
food menu / $1.50 PBR, $2 Red Stripe, $4 house cocktails
Capitol Coffee House and Bistro
6446 SW Capitol Hwy, 297-1455
Mon–Sat 3–6pm: $4 food menu / $2 well & beer
Carafe
200 SW Market St, 248-0004
Mon–Fri 3–6pm: $3 and under food menu / $4 cocktails
Crow Bar
3954 N Mississippi Ave, 280-7099
Daily 3–8pm: $3–$4 food menu (5–7pm only) / $1.50
PBR, $2.50 micros, $3 well
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar
208 SW Ankeny St, 227-5906
Mon–Fri 4–6pm: $1.95 food menu
Doug Fir
830 E Burnside, 231-9663
Daily 3–6pm: $3 food menu / $3 well
East Chinatown Lounge
322 NW Everett St, 226-1569
Mon–Fri 5–9pm: $2.50–$5 food menu / $2 well & pints
The Empire Room
4260 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 231-9225
Tues–Sat 4–7pm: $5 food menu / $3 pints, martinis & wine
Fernando’s Hideaway
824 SW 1st Ave, 248-4709
Daily 4–7pm: $2.75 pints, $3 house wine, double drinks for
regular price
The Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark St, 239-9292
Daily 5–9pm: $3–$4 food menu / $1.50 PBR, $3 organic
pints, $1 off pitchers
Greek Cusina
404 SW Washington St, 224-2288
Daily 3–7pm & Sat 11pm–2am: $3.50 food menu / $2
ouzo, $3.50 “Greekaritas”
The Green Room
2280 NW Thurman St, 228-6178
Daily 4–6pm: $3–$4 food menu / $2.50 well & pints
Gustav’s
5035 NE Sandy Blvd, 288-5503
Daily 3–6pm & 9pm–close: $3–$5 food menu / $3.99
drafts
Hobo’s
120 NW 3rd Ave, 224-3285
Daily 4–7pm: $3 food menu / $1 off all drinks
Holden’s Bistro
524 NW 14th Ave, 916-0099
Mon–Fri 5–6pm & 9pm–close: $3 food menu
Huber’s
411 SW 3rd Ave, 228-5686
Mon–Sat 4–6:30pm & 9:30–close: $1.95–$3.95 food
menu
The Hutch Tavern
4606 NE Glisan St, 235-4729
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: $2–$3 food menu / $1.50 PBR &
Hamm’s, $2 well & domestics, $2.50 micros
S.I.N. Sun: Happy hour prices
Imbibe
2229 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 239-4002
Daily 4–7pm: Food specials / $3 beer & well
Island Joe’s
538 SW 6th Ave, 973-5673
Mon–Fri 4–6pm: $2.95 appetizers / $2 off cocktails
Jo-Bar and Restaurant
715 NW 23rd Ave, 222-0048
“Cocktail Party” daily 3-6pm, Mon–Thu 9–10pm, Fri & Sat
11pm–12am & Sun 8–9pm: Small plate menu / $5 cocktails
Joe’s Cellar
1332 NW 21st Ave, 223-8825
Daily 7–10am: $2 well, $1 off cocktails
Kell’s Irish Restaurant
112 SW 2nd Ave, 227-4057
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: $3 food menu
Kelly’s Olympian
426 SW Washington St, 228-3669
Daily 4–7pm: $1–$4.50 food menu / $2.75 well & micros
S.I.N. Sun: $1 PBR, $0.75 off call
Kingston Bar & Grill
2021 SW Morrison St, 224-2115
Daily 5–7pm & 11pm–close: $1.25 food menu / Daily drink
specials
S.I.N. Sun: 2-for-1 appetizers / All daily drink specials
Laurelwood Public House
1728 NE 40th Ave, 282-0622
Daily 3–6pm & 9pm–close: $3.95 food menu / $2.50
house pints
Le Happy
1011 NW 16th Ave, 226-1258
Mon–Fri 5–7pm: $3 crepe special / $1 PBR, $3 well, $1 off
fresh cocktails
Life of Riley Tavern
300 NW 10th Ave, 224-1680
Daily 4–7pm: Half-price appetizers / $1 off all drinks
Macadam’s Bar and Grill
5833 SW Macadam Ave, 246-6227
Daily 3–6pm: $2.95–$4.95 food menu / $0.50 off drafts,
daily cocktail specials
Madison’s Grill
1109 SE Madison St, 230-2471
Daily 3–6pm: 2-for-1 appetizers / $1.75 domestics, $3 well,
micros & wine
Masu
406 SW 13th Ave, 221-6278
“Kampai Hour” daily 4–6pm, Sun–Thu 10pm–close, Fri & Sat
11pm–close: $3–$6 food menu
Matador
1967 W Burnside, 222-5822
Daily 11am–7pm: $1.25 PBR, $2.50 well
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard St, 283-5014
Daily 3:30–6pm: $1.25 PBR, $1.75 select domestics,
$2.75 micros, $3 well
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DRINK
August Pick of the Month
The Hutch Tavern
4606 NE Glisan St, 235-4729
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: $2–$3 food menu / $1.50 PBR &
Hamm’s, $2 well & domestics, $2.50 micros
S.I.N. Sun: Happy hour prices
HAPPY HOUR
Mulligan’s
3518 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 235-6390
Sun–Wed & Fri 4–7pm, Thu & Sat
11am–11pm: $2 well, $2.50 call, $0.75
off beer
My Father’s Place
523 SE Grand Ave, 235-5494
Daily 5–7pm: $0.25 off well & pints
New Old Lompoc
1616 NW 23rd Ave, 225-1855
Daily 4–7pm: $3–$5 food menu / $2.75
house pints, $1 off cocktails
Night Light Lounge
2100 SE Clinton St, 731-6500
Daily 3–7pm: $2–$4 food menu / $1.50
PBR, $3 micros, $1 off well & wine
S.I.N. Sun: Happy hour prices
Olea
1338 NW Hoyt St, 274-0800
Sun–Fri 5–7pm: $2–$5 food menu / Drink
specials
Sun–Thu 8–10pm, Fri & Sat 9–11pm: $2
dessert menu / Drink specials
Old Spaghetti Factory
0715 SW Bancroft St, 222-5375
Daily 4:30–6:30pm: Half-price appetizers
Outlaws Bar
722 E Burnside, 233-7855
Daily 7pm–close: Appetizers under $5 /
$1.25 well drinks
Tue–Sat 6–8pm (Thu til midnight): $0.25
draft beer
Pambiché
2811 NE Glisan St, 233-0511
Mon–Fri 2–6pm, Fri & Sat 10pm–12am:
Discounted food menu / $4 sangria
Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar
830 SW 6th Ave, 944-1090
Mon–Fri 3:30–7pm: $2.50–$6.50 food
menu / $6–$6.50 select red & white wine
Pour Wine Bar
2755 NE Broadway 288-7687
Daily 4:30–6:30pm: $2 food menu / $2
Stella Artois pints, $3 wine special
Produce Row Café
204 SE Oak St, 232-8355
Mon–Fri 4:30–6:30pm: $2–$3 food menu
/ $2.75 micros, $3 well
S.I.N. Tue: Happy hour prices
Rialto Poolroom
529 SW 4th Ave, 228-7605
Mon–Fri 4–7pm: Discounted food menu /
$1 off micros & well
The Rose & Raindrop
532 SE Grand Ave, 238-6996
Mon–Fri 4–6pm & 10pm–12am: $2–$4
food menu
Siam Society
2703 NE Alberta St, 922-3675
Tue–Thu 4–6pm & 9pm–close, Fri–Sat
4–6pm & 10pm–close: Reduced price food
menu / Specials on drafts, wine & cocktails
Silver Dollar Saloon
225 SW Broadway, 241-3465
Mon–Fri 3–5pm: $1.50 cheese pizza slices
/ $1.50 domestics
Solo
1300 NW Lovejoy St, 220-0080
Daily 4–6pm (Fri til 7pm): Half-price small
plates / $3–$4 well, $1 off beer & wine
Spare Room
4830 NE 42nd Ave, 287-5800
Daily 7–11am: $3 breakfast specials
Daily 7–8pm: $2 drink specials
Squeez
1403 SE Belmont St, 239-5144
Daily 5–8pm: $2.95 food menu / $2.75
well & micros
Thunder Ranch Saloon
13456 SE McLoughlin Blvd, 653-7625
Daily 4–8pm: $2–$4 food menu / $2 off
call drinks
Wed 9pm–midnight: $0.50 beer, half-price
well, $1 off Jack drinks (all night)
Thu (ladies only): $1 off well, Jager Bombs,
Cherry Bombs, Buttery Nipples & Duck
Farts, half-price Tequila Sunrise & Sex on
the Beach
Touché
1425 NW Glisan St, 221-1150
Mon–Fri 4–6:30pm: $2–$4.95 food menu
/ $2 Miller High Life, $2.75 well, $5 cocktail
special
Triple Nickel
3646 SE Belmont St, 234-7215
Daily 11am–6:30pm: $1.75–$2.75 pints
Twilight Room
5242 N Lombard St, 283-5091
Daily 4–6pm: $1.25 PBR, $2 well &
domestics, $2.75 micros
Vino Paradiso Wine Bar & Bistro
417 NW 10th Ave, 295-9536
Daily 4–6pm: Half-price wine by the glass or
bottle with food order
Voleur
111 SW Ash St, 227-3764
Mon–Sat 3–6pm & Sun all day: $3 food
menu
Voodoo Lounge
53 NW 1st Ave, 241-3840
Tue–Sat 5–7pm: $2–$4 food menu / $3
rum drinks
Widmer Gasthaus
955 N Russell St, 281-3333
Mon 4–10pm, Sun 11am–5pm, Fri & Sat
10:30pm–1am: $1 pretzels / $2 pints
Zack’s Shack
4611 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 233-4616
Daily 4–8pm: $1.25 PBR tall boys, $2.50
micros & imports, $1 off wine
To have your happy hour included in our listings,
please email info to pdx@pdxmagazine.com
or call 228-2600.
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PERFORMING ARTS
Laughs Unlimited
Portland’s Sketch and Improv Comedy Scenes
by Ted Sperling
Have you ever watched Saturday Night Live and wondered why you hear the live audience erupting in
laughter over even the lamest sketch? Well, it’s because live comedy is always funnier than televised
farce. Stand-up, improv and sketch routines pick up a few notches on the funny meter when you’re
right there sitting in the presence of the performer, crammed next to fellow laugh-seekers. And though
not highly publicized, Portland is home to top-drawer live sketch and improv comedy, giving you ample
opportunities to put down the remote and hit the town to get your fill of laughter.
“Portland’s best improv and sketch
shows are as good as anything you’d see in
New York, Chicago or LA!” exclaims Phil Incorvia
from the funnyBusiness improv troupe.
Indeed, the sketch and improv scene is
a little less conspicuous than the stand-up
scene, but it is burgeoning: There are at least
ten active sketch and improv troupes throughout
the city, so you’ll be able to find a show
nearly every weekend at small theatres like
The Brody Theatre (1904 NW 27th Ave), CoHo
Theatre (2257 NW Raleigh St) and Miracle
Theatre (425 SE 6th Ave).
But before you head out, let’s briefly go
over the difference between sketch and improv
comedy. A sketch comedy show is completely
scripted, pre-written and rehearsed.
Sometimes a sketch is written by one member
independently and other times a collaboration
is involved. Improv, on the other hand,
is made up on the fly by the actors during the
performance (à la Who’s Line Is It Anyway?).
Many troupes ask the audience for suggestions
for the settings and characters involved
in a scene, then go to work. Good improv
actors have specific training in the field, and
although the show is improvised, the more
they prepare the better.
With all that in mind, let’s introduce the
troupes:
Sketch
The 3rd Floor: Maximum Capacity
Sketch Comedy (the3rdfloor.com)
The 3rd Floor is often recognized as the
preeminent Portland comedy troupe. Formed
ten years ago, they offer sharply written
sketches, talented actors and impressive production
values. Performer/director Ted Douglass
points out, “The 3rd Floor has also become
one of the most respected and renowned
sketch comedy troupes on the national sketch
festival circuit. Their reputation has become
strong enough to attract the greatest sketch
troupes in the country to Portland every year
for ‘The Best Of The Best Sketch Fest.’” The
fourth annual fest will be held August 11 & 12
at Artists Repertory Theatre (1516 SW Alder St,
$10 single show,$40 five shows,$66 festival
pass).
The Tragedies (thetragedies.com)
The Tragedies are another stalwart of the
Portland comedy scene, with eight performers
and a staff of five others helping with production
and promotion. They recently performed
a hilarious, original one-act play, The Butler Did
It, at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
(5340 N Interstate Ave), illustrating that they
are not afraid to branch out from the standard
repertoire of traditional sketch shows. “The
Tragedies were born out of a need to say what
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others shied away from in comedy,” explains
Director Brian Linss. “We work with somewhat
darker material while bringing what we
hope is poignant social commentary to the
masses.”
Hoskins and Breen (hoskinsandbreen.com)
A critically acclaimed duo consisting of
local legends Loren Hoskins and John Breen,
these guys deliver a high energy show with
witty writing. Their respective resumes are impressive,
as Breen has appeared on Late Night
with Conan O’Brien and Hoskins has worked
with Captain Bogg & Salty and co-founded
The 3rd Floor.
Renob Control (kickthesquirrel.com/
Renob%20Control/renobhome.htm)
This sketch group comes from the same
people involved in Kick the Squirrel improv
(see below). Founded in early 2004, their
show is energetic and thoughtfully crafted
with great props and costumes—and always
entertaining titles like “Boz Scagg’s Boss
Gags” and “Jeff Goldblum’s Closet Fun
Slide.” Although we won’t be able to enjoy it
ourselves, we’re pretty sure it’s something impressive
that Renob Control has been invited
to perform at comedy’s version of the SXSW
music festival, the 2006 Out of Bounds Improv
Festival in Austin, Texas (Aug 31).
Fishbowl Catharsis (fishbowlcatharsis.com)
Newly formed and yet to formally perform,
Fishbowl Catharsis is Portland’s latest
addition to the sketch scene. They’ve been
hard at work rehearsing for their first show,
with more than enough material waiting in the
wings for their sophomore outing. “Our material
is all over the map—we may do one sketch
that is completely filthy and wouldn’t even be
aired on HBO, then follow it with one that is
acceptable for Nickelodeon,” says founder
Derek McTyier.
Improv
ComedySportz (1963 NW Kearney St,
comedysportz.com)
ComedySportz is a nationwide chain
comedy club and school, with its own theater,
house performers and classes in Portland—
and an athletic take on improv. “[It’s] fastpaced,
family-friendly improvisational comedy,
played as a sport. Two teams take turns
making up scenes, playing games and singing
songs—and the audience votes on which team
they like the best,” explains performer Jeanette
Zarko. Founded in 1993, ComedySportz offers
shows every Friday and Saturday, as well as
shows for kids every Sunday at 2pm and a notalways-family-friendly
After Hours program
after every Friday performance.
Olson describes the show as “a fast paced
evening of short-form improv.” Their next run
of performances begins September 9, with
six consecutive Saturdays at The Lucky Lab in
Multnomah Village (7675 SW Capitol Hwy).
“Our focus is comedy, but it is also story,”
Olson continues. “We believe that by being
true to the story, the audience will be more engaged,
as opposed to just going for the quick
laugh or gag.”
Kick the Squirrel (kickthesquirrel.com)
“With KTS our goal is to do fast-paced
comedy that is still theatrical,” says performer
Tim Keene. Kick the Squirrel is a long-form
improv group that was formed in the spring
of 2003. “Our goal is to make you laugh, cry,
think and whatever else we feel like making
you experience,” says Keene.
funnyBusiness (funnybusinesspdx.com)
Fairly new to the improv scene with some
groundbreaking ideas, funnyBusiness first
performed a year ago at Mississippi Studios
(3939 N Mississippi Ave) and still usually
appears there monthly. “We make you laugh
with recognition of some human truth, we
make you laugh with bodily functions, and we
make you laugh because something incredibly
uncomfortable has just happened,” explains
member Phil Incorvia.
Brainwaves
funnyBusiness
Extra Medium
(extramediumsketchcomedy.com)
Born three years ago in The Jasmine
Tree, a popular tiki bar near PSU, this prolific
sketch group performs a new show every
month. Trouper Danny Norton assures a
layered program: “The founding members
have backgrounds in stand-up comedy and
film production, so our typical show is a mix
of live sketch, indie films and a guest stand-up
comic.”
The Brody Theater (brodytheater.com)
Not a specific troupe but a venue specializing
in improv and sketch, the Brody hosts
a variety of comedy acts including this past
May’s Second Annual Portland Comedy Showcase.
The house players host Theatresports
every Friday (9pm, $7–$10) and “Summer in
Brovadia,” featuring classic formats and new
techniques, every Saturday night through Sep
2 (9pm, $7–$10). They also offers classes for
those ready to go from spectator to performer.
Brainwaves (brainwavesimprov.com)
This cerebrally titled troupe celebrates
its 20th anniversary in August. Founder Daryl
The 3rd Floor
Medical research has shown that
laughter can make you live longer, so what
are you waiting for? You’ll feel like a million
bucks when you’re cracking up at the next
Wayne Brady or Steve Carrell and realize that
Portland’s sketch and improv comedy scene is
nothing to scoff at. These talented local comedians
will put television sketch and improv to
shame, keeping you from becoming a couch
potato. And no need to thank us when you’re
blood pressure and cholesterol go down.
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PREVIEWS
Show Time
Upcoming Performing Arts Events | by Natasha Chilingerian, Suzanne Hamlin & Heather Wisner
Private Eyes
2Boards Productions – Private
Eyes
Theater! Theatre!
Thru Aug 12, Thurs–Sat 8pm & Sun 4pm
Theater should always be somewhat suspect, said
David Mamet, and with Private Eyes, it seems playwright
Steven Dietz took that suggestion to heart.
In this comedic relationship thriller, deception is
the name of the game, and what you think you know
will likely be proved wrong again and again. The
problem is this: The plot turns on actors rehearsing
a drama. There are relationships between husband
and wife, between woman and man, and between
actor and director, so it’s not always clear to the
characters—and by extension, the viewers—what’s
real life and what’s just theater. Additional characters
include a therapist treating one of the men,
which expands the possibilities that the relationship
tension is all in his head, and maybe in ours. And
then there’s a private investigator who lurks about
the periphery, a kind of dramatic device ostensibly
meant to reveal the truth, although whether she
actually does remains subject to debate. “Simply
designed and richly performed” works are 2Boards
artistic director and president Jamie Lynne Powell-
Hervold’s vision for the seven-member company,
now entering its second season. Meanwhile, Dietz,
a Denver native and award-winning playwright,
seems to have an affinity for emotional arguments;
his best-known works include the fundamentalistcentered
drama God’s Country and Fiction, a drama
about married writers who swap journals. If his
artistic temperament takes some cues from his
immediate surroundings (i.e. gloomy weather),
Portland viewers will surely understand. He’s lately
been working out of Seattle: “If you can’t write a
play in Seattle in the winter,” he once told St. Louis
Dispatch critic Judith Newmark, “you can’t do it at
all.” —HW
photo: Jeff Forbes
Portland Festival Symphony
Various Portland parks
August 2, 5, 6, 12 & 13, 6pm
Free classical concerts in Portland are few and far
between. And outdoor concerts are usually summer
fare. Here’s a chance to get outside, enjoy some
music and not spend a dime. Dare we say it? That’s
music to our ears! The Portland Festival Symphony
has been presenting free concerts in neighborhood
parks around the city for 26 summers. Lajos Balogh,
founder and music director (and also conductor of
the Metropolitan Youth Symphony), wanted to bring
Portland some European flavor (ourdoor concerts
are common across the Atlantic) and so founded
the Symphony, which is made up of musicians
from the Oregon Symphony and the Portland Opera
Orchestra. It began with the idea to celebrate his
European citizenship and has turned into a local
summer tradition. The Symphony highlights a
variety of performers playing alongside the orchestra
in music ranging from classical favorites, pop
arrangements and works by local composers to new
twists like this year’s jazzy take on Scheherezade.
August finds trombonist Kevin Allen, the MYSfits
String Ensemble (from the Metropolitan Youth Symphony),
vocalist Julianne R. Johnson and violinist
Esther Shim performing. The last concert features
chamber group 3 Leg Torso and the Scheherjazz Big
Band Symphony. Bring a picnic and the whole family—children
are welcome. The tradition of inviting
kids to play toy instruments with the orchestra in
Haydn’s “Toy” Symphony will once again happen
every night. —SH
Fourth Annual Richard Foreman
Mini-Festival
Performance Works NorthWest
August 11 & 12, 8:30pm
If you attend the Fourth Annual Richard Foreman
Mini-Festival, you’re in for a unique slant on play
production. In Performance Works NorthWest’s
annual fundraiser, all sorts of performers are given
ten days, and a four- to eight-minute time slot,
to create a play out of an excerpt from Foreman’s
online notebooks. Playwright Foreman, founder and
artistic director of the Ontological-Hysteric Theater,
placed the notebooks online, which are free to use.
They contain his own raw material from the past
fifteen years—bits and pieces of dialogue not linked
to specific characters. He draws from them himself
when creating a new play. This year, Linda Austin,
who founded of Performance Works NorthWest in
1999 with Jeff Forbes, has instructed the performers
to draw from an assigned text and incorporate a
“mystery suitcase” of objects. Each night will feature
different performances, so both nights hold more
than a few suitcases worth of surprises. —SH
PWNW’s Mini-Fest
Northwest Professional
Dance Project
Northwest Professional Dance
Project – Gala Show & Backstage
Soirée / Showing By Dance Makers
Lincoln Hall, Portland State University
August 11, 7pm & August 12, 8pm
Blossoming talent and legendary choreography
will take the stage at the Northwest Professional
Dance Project’s (NWPDP) two-show summer event,
where you can watch cutting-edge works and then
meet the people behind them. The NWPDP has
been giving aspiring professional dancers the tools
they need to pursue successful dance careers since
2004, and these two shows are sure to showcase the
motivation, natural talent and enthusiasm of young
ballet and modern dancers eager to “make it.” The
Gala Show and Backstage Soirée (Fri 7pm, $45, $8
Gala Show only) begins with new works by local
choreographers Mary Oslund, Josie Moseley and
NWPDP Co-Director Steve Gonzales, followed by a
showing of NWPDP Co-Director Sarah Slipper’s “A
Fine Balance,” which was recently nominated for an
international choreography award and performed
in Moscow. After the performance, hop on stage
for appetizers, cocktails and live cello music by
Skip vonKuske with the show’s young dancers and
established choreographers. Showing By Dance Makers
(Sat 8pm, $17-$20) then premieres new works by
internationally-acclaimed choreographers: Oregon
Ballet Theatre founding Director James Canfield,
Nashville Ballet Director Paul Vasterling, Ballet
Austin Director Stephen Mills, Hubbard Street
Dance Chicago’s Lucas Crandall, and more. NWPDP
prepares selected professional dancers-in-training
for the real world through a three-week summer
intensive program, company performance opportunities,
an apprentice program and scholarships; the
organization’s two August shows are truly presentations
of legends in the making. —NC
photo: Blaine Truitt Covert
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Theater
Portland Center for the Performing Arts
– Menopause, the Musical. Thru Aug 6, Tue–Fri 8pm,
Sat 4pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm. Winningstad Theatre. $44.50.
248-4335, pcpa.com.
2Boards Productions – Private Eyes. Thru Aug 12,
Thu–Sat 8pm, Sun 4pm. Theater! Theatre! $10. 232-5375,
2boards.net.
Triangle Productions – Hedwig and the Angry
Inch. Thru Aug 12, Thu–Sat, 8pm. Artists Repertory Theatre.
Call for price. 239-5919, triangleproductions.org.
Mt. Hood Repertory Theatre Company – Lend Me
a Tenor. Thru Aug 20, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Mt. Hood
Community College Main Stage. $15–$20. 491-5950,
mthoodrep.org.
Mt. Hood Repertory Company – Sea Marks. Thru
Aug 20, Fri & Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. Mt. Hood C. C. Studio
Theatre. $15–$20. 491-5950, mthoodrep.org.
Home Planet Productions – The Rainmaker. Aug
3–27, Thu–Sun 8pm (also 3pm Sun). West End Theater.
$10–$15. 888-287-6318, homeplanetproductions.org.
Northwest Professional Dance Project – A
Showing By Dance Makers. Aug 12, 8pm. Lincoln
Performance Hall. $17. 756-1912, nwpdp.com.
Pendulum Aerial Dance Theatre – Twilight.
Aug 11 & 12, 8pm. $15. 2701 Vaughn St, 319-5486,
pendulumdancetheatre.org.
Music
Portland Festival Symphony. Aug 2. Peninsula
Park. Aug 5. McCoy Park. Aug 6. Washington Park. Aug
12. U.S. Grant Park. Aug 13. Washington Park. 6pm, free.
portlandfestivalsymphony.org.
Kathleen McGowan – The Expected One. Aug 9,
7:30pm. Powell’s on Hawthorne. Free 238-1668, powells.
com.
Helen Caldicott – Nuclear Power is Not the
Answer. Aug 9, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-
4651, powells.com.
Steven Kotler – West of Jesus: Surfing, Science
and the Origins of Belief. Aug 10, 7:30pm. Powell’s on
Hawthorne. Free. 238-1668, powells.com.
Allan MacDonell – Prisoner of X: Twenty Years
in the Hole at Hustler Magazine. Aug 10, 7:30pm.
Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651, powells.com.
Portland Actors Ensemble – The Merry Wives
of Windsor. Aug 5. Laurelhurst Park. Aug 6. Washington
Park. Aug 12 & 13. Lynchwood Park. Aug 19 & 20. Gabriel
Park. 3pm, free. 467-6573, portlandactors.com.
Performance Works NorthWest – Fourth Annual
Richard Foreman Mini-Festival. Aug 11 & 12,
8:30pm. Performance Works NorthWest. $15–$40 (one day),
$25–$75 (both days). 777-1907, performanceworksnw.org.
Fred Meyer Broadway Across America – Little
Women. Aug 15–20, Tue–Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm & 7:30pm,
Sun 1pm & 6:30pm. Keller Auditorium. $22–$60. 248-
4335, pcpa.com.
Broadway Rose Theatre Company – The Case of
the Dead Flamingo Dancer. Aug 4–20, Thu–Sat 8pm,
Sun 2pm. Deb Fennell Auditorium. $19–$26. 620-5262,
bwayrose.com.
Theatre Vertigo – Valparaiso. Aug 25–Sep 23,
Thu–Sat 8pm. Theater! Theatre! $15 (pay-what-you-can Thu).
306-0870, theatrevertigo.org.
Dance
Northwest Professional Dance Project – Gala
Show & Backstage Soirée. Aug 11, 7pm. Lincoln
Performance Hall. Show $8, Show & Soirée $45. 756-1912,
nwpdp.com.
Locations
Annie Bloom’s Books
7834 SW Capitol Hwy
Artists Repertory Theatre
1516 SW Alder St
Deb Fennell Auditorium
9000 SW Durham Rd, Tigard
Gabriel Park
SW 45th Ave & Vermont St
Keller Auditorium
222 SW Clay St
Laurelhurst Park
SE 39th Ave & Stark St
Lincoln Perf. Hall, PSU
1620 SW Park Ave
Lynchwood Park
SE 170th Ave & Haig St
Literary
Frank Delaney – Simple Courage: A True Story of
Peril on the Sea. Aug 1, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books.
Free. 228-4651, powells.com.
Alison Clement – Twenty Questions. Aug 2, 7:30pm.
Annie Bloom’s Books. Free. 246-0053, annieblooms.com.
Debby Applegate – The Most Famous Man in
America: The Biography of Henry Ward Beecher.
Aug 2, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651,
powells.com.
Peter Ames Carlin – Catch a Wave: The Rise,
Fall, and Redemption of the Beach Boys’ Brian
Wilson. Aug 3, 7:30pm. Annie Bloom’s Books. Free. 246-
0053, annieblooms.com.
Rory Stewart – The Prince of the Marshes: And
Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq. Aug
3, 7:30pm. Powell’s on Hawthorne. Free. 238-1668, powells.
com.
Catherine Hanrahan – Lost Girls and Love Hotels.
Aug 7, 7:30pm. Powell’s on Hawthorne. Free. 238-1668,
powells.com.
Tucker Malarkey – Resurrection. Aug 8, 7:30pm.
Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651, powells.com.
McCoy Park
N Woolsey Ave & Dwight Ave
Mt. Hood C.C. Main
Stage & Studio Theatre
26000 SW Stark St, Gresham
Peninsula Park
700 N Portland Blvd
Paul Levy – The Madness of George W. Bush: A
Reflection of Our Collective Psychosis. Aug 14,
7:30pm. Powell’s on Hawthorne. Free. 238-1668, powells.
com.
Scott Snyder – Voodoo Heart. Aug 15, 7:30pm.
Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651, powells.com.
Chiasmus Press’ Northwest Edge. Aug 17, 7:30pm.
Powells City of Books. Free. 228-4651, powells.com.
Uzodinma Iweala – Beasts of No Nation: A Novel.
Aug 23, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651,
powells.com.
Irvine Welsh – Bedroom Secrets of the Master
Chefs. Aug 24, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-
4651, powells.com.
Brett Peasel – Mommies Who Drink: Sex, Drugs,
and Other Distant Memories of an Ordinary Mom.
Aug 28, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651,
powells.com.
Lee Montgomery – The Things Between Us: A
Memoir. Aug 29, 7:30pm. Powell’s City of Books. Free.
228-4651, powells.com.
Andrea Seigel – To Feel Stuff. Aug 30, 7:30pm.
Powell’s City of Books. Free. 228-4651, powells.com.
Performance Works NW
4625 SE 67th Ave
Powell’s City of Books
1005 W Burnside
Powell’s on Hawthorne
3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Theater! Theatre!
3430 SE Belmont St
U.S. Grant Park
NE 33rd Ave & U.S. Grant Place
Washington Park
SW Park Place
West End Theater
1220 SW Taylor St
Winningstad Theatre
1111 SW Broadway
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PREVIEWS
By the book
Upcoming Readings | by Tom Hummer
Allan McDonell – Prisoner of X: 20
Years in the Hole at Hustler
Magazine
Powell’s City of Books
August 10, 7:30pm
It’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. Allan
McDonell did, he’s telling all and for this, he’s
gaining thousands of friends (myspace.com/prisonerofx).
“It takes a special person to work at Hustler
magazine for 20 years and not crack up,” writes
McDonell in Prisoner of X, an account of his tenure at
Hustler, rising from assistant copy editor to editorial
director of all Larry Flynt Publications’ unseemly offerings.
It ended in 2003 when the moody Flynt fired
McDonell for setting the flame too high under him
at a celebrity roast. By then an increasingly irritated
McDonell had already begun to sabotage his own
job (a professional career that included evaluating
countless skin photos, taking XXX field trips,
mastering “fully erect” film criticism and enduring
creepy interoffice schemers) but was reluctant to
quit. At the roast, however, he had “unconsciously
tapped into a raging undercurrent of resentment
toward [his] employer...[and] was tendering one
of the most passively aggressive resignations in
history.” Savagely funny and well-written, Prisoner of
X is as much about the inner workings of America’s
most influential porn domain as it is about Larry
Flynt, covering (among other infamous incidents)
the filming of The People vs. Larry Flynt, Flynt’s stint
in a mental institution, and Flynt’s takedown of
House Speaker-elect Bob Livingston during Bill
Clinton’s impeachment. Chuck Palahniuk says to
“indulge before the restraining orders pull this great
book off store shelves.” We’re certain the book will
still be there when McDonell (who says he’s experiencing
no withdrawal symptoms) comes to town.
And, please, come just for the articles.
Debby Applegate – The Most Famous
Man in America: The Biography
of Henry Ward Beecher
Powell’s City of Books
August 2, 7:30pm
“Henry who?” we ask in response to a title that
declares Henry Ward Beecher the most famous man
in America. Clever of author (and sometimes Portlander)
Debby Applegate to make us do a double
take and look between the covers of The Most Famous
Man in America to discover exactly who this man was
(other than Harriet Beecher Stowe’s little brother).
A son of Lyman Beecher, the last great Puritan minister,
the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher came of age
in the early 1830s (the 19th Century social equivalent
of the late ‘60s) and, befitting a spirited soul in
such times, loved nothing more than breaking
taboos and defying expectations. Beecher shocked
and enthralled America by shedding his father’s
fire-and-brimstone theology and replacing it with a
New-Testament-based “Gospel of Love,” becoming
a founding father of modern American Christianity.
He joined religion with politics in pursuit of social
justice, throwing himself into the abolitionist movement
and preaching from the pulpit on behalf of the
Republican Party. By the Civil War’s end, Beecher
was at the pinnacle of fame and influence. And
then, in 1870, scandal broke: Beecher was accused
of seducing a close friend’s wife, which led to a six
month trial for “criminal conversation,” generating
more headlines than the recent war. After a jury
deadlock, Beecher continued to preach to dwindling
audiences, and by the mid-20th Century historians
had dismissed him as a sentimental buffoon and
lecherous hypocrite. The subtexts about the impermanence
of celebrity and about how some things
never change are loud and clear.
Irvine Welsh – The Bedroom
Secrets of the Master Chefs
Powell’s City of Books
August 24, 7:30pm
Irvine Welsh tends to drink green tea these days
instead of doing ten pints and a couple of grams,
and to ride horses every week instead of betting
on them. What? Has the hard-living first-person
chronicler of Britain’s drug-induced excesses (most
notably, Trainspotting [1993]) and the E’d-up voice of
the rave generation (Ecstasy [1996]) gone mainstream
and mellow? Although he retains his humor
and still salts his language with the “F” and the “C”
words, Welsh, at age 47, has indeed softened. Says
Welsh, “I think you get to a point where you have to
make certain decisions for sheer self-preservation.
The direction I was headed in was the crematorium.”
Welsh turned to the Romantics, Byron and
Shelley, and last year admitted a passion for the
romantic prose of Jane Austen. Today, four years
after Porno (Welsh’s sequel to Trainspotting), comes
The Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs, a truly literary
novel, with shades of The Picture of Dorian Gray and
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde—and even a bit of romance.
Bad boy Danny Skinner is on a quest to unravel classified
information known as “the bedroom secrets
of the master chefs”—information he regards as
key to understanding his genetics and the crippling
compulsions that threaten to wreck his young
life. Welsh certainly breaks fertile ground with The
Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs, but he hasn’t completely
lost his flair for the grotesque—show up to
see if he’ll read aloud the awfully graphic sex scene
near the end of the novel.
Brett Paesel – Mommies Who
Drink: Sex, Drugs, and Other Distant
Memories of an Ordinary Mom
Powell’s City of Books
August 28, 7:30pm
There’s a new style of mommy lit out there, known
among the “Mom Mafia” inner circle as “momoirs.”
These parenting tales aren’t the predictable yawners
about the cute things kids do. Writer, actress, wife
and mommy Brett Paesel had read the “soft-edged,
cloying, pastel pile of goo” on motherhood and
wondered, “Where’s the cocktail and an evening out
with your pals, dancing at the bar down the street?”
Paesel needed to know she wasn’t the only mother
who seriously called her husband during the first
month of her child’s life and demanded they find
a way to give the baby back. So, in Mommies Who
Drink, Paesel collects true stories drawn from her
own not-so-perfect experiences. Join Paesel and
her friends at happy hour every Friday as they try to
reconcile modern motherhood with their carefree
pasts, planning, for instance, to do cocaine again,
only to discover they don’t have a babysitter. With a
voice that’s real and poignant yet wickedly hilarious,
Paesel speaks to all women braving the new world
of motherhood. On the Manolo Blahnik heels of
Sex and the City, Mommies Who Drink has already been
optioned for an HBO television series (with Paesel
writing the script), so get on the bandwagon now.
42 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006

PREVIEWS
SET LIST
Upcoming Live Music | by Tom D’Antoni, Angelo De Ieso II, Travis Greenwood, Kamran Rouzpay & Brian Smith
Blitzen Trapper
Sleater-Kinney
photo: Alexander Warnow
The Coup
The Coup, Common Market
Berbati’s Pan
August 2, 9:30pm
Politically radical in their philosophy, but grounded
in their probity, Oakland’s The Coup are electronically
driven hip-hop beats of Pam The Funkstress
encomiumized by the cynically humorous spits
of communist emcee, Boots Riley. In their 2006
release, Pick a Bigger Weapon, the group’s sixth studio
album, Riley perseveres with familiar sentiments
exhibited in The Coup’s previous endeavors. Except
this time, the part-comedic, part-militant assembly
unveils some of its richest audioscapes to date. On
the punk rock label Epitaph, which put out music
from groups like NOFX and Rancid, and with the
enlistment of Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave’s
Tom Morello, as well as crew members of
Toni! Tony! Toné!, Parliament-Funkadelic and the
Gap Band, Weapon is a triumphant culmination
of prior releases, and the live presentation is one
not to miss. Also on the bill is Seattle’s Common
Market, who have been highly touted by the mighty
KRS-One, and feature the Northwest’s own DJ Sabzi
alongside Kentucky native Ra Scion. Scion gathered
influence from his years in Africa, and like Sabzi,
is of the Baha’i Faith, which explains his conscientious
and quest-for-enlightenment mark of ownership
in the modern hip-hop world. —AD
Peaches, Eagles of Death Metal
The Roseland
August 7, 8pm
Did you ever think a woman would front a cockrock
band? Well, imagine no more, because it’s
being done—by Merrill Nisker, who created the
moniker “Peaches” in 2000, a manifestation that’s
become notoriously vulgar. On Peaches’ first album,
Teaches of Peaches, some song titles included “Fuck
the Pain Away,” “Diddle My Skittle” and “Suck and
Let Go.” Obscenity and shock are all part of her ultimate
plan, but underneath the offensive—and often
hilarious—raps, is a beat heavy, electro-pop dance
party. Last month, Peaches released her third fulllength,
Impeach My Bush, and the overall aesthetic
is the same: charmingly nasty lyrics rapped over
stripped-down, simplistic beats. With Peaches, you
won’t get a transcendent listening experience, but
you will get a straightforward, entertaining rockyour-body
show from cock-rock’s leading woman.
It only makes sense that she recruits Jesse “The
Devil” Hughes and his outfit, the Eagles of Death
Metal, to open for her tour. “The Devil” formed his
rump-shaking, garage-rock band with friend and
Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme
back in 2003. Part Elvis, part Rolling Stones and
part Stooges, the Eagles of Death Metal are a swaggering
collection of musicians who, like Peaches,
embrace transparent, sexual lyrics over danceable,
clever rock n’ roll. This show will undoubtably rock
your socks off. —KR
Blitzen Trapper, The Parson Red
Heads, Schroder
Towne Lounge
August 11, call for time
Hillbilly two-tooth swing meets modern day big
city life quandaries in Blitzen Trapper’s world
of multi-instrumental rock. Like a 21st Century
soundtrack for Dukes of Hazzard (had their been no
terrible Hollywood remake), Trapper is the twisted
genius of guitarist/songwriter Eric Earley. Alongside
his cast of talented and zany friends, Earley plays
irration-ally infectious honky-pop and proffers
modestly precocious themes with sick jams for the
true heads. Hippies, hicks and hipsters unite for a
nonpareilled hoedown that gives hope to a city full
of bands and partygoers often too afraid to stomp
and dance. —AD
Sleater-Kinney (Farewell Shows)
Crystal Ballroom
August 11 & 12, 9pm
Sleater-Kinney has been a critical cornerstone
for women in rock n’ roll—and Portlanders in
general—for over a decade. When the Riot Grrrl
scene broke out in the early 1990s, Sleater-Kinney
was there to greet it with the true spirit of rock.
Since the trio’s inception in 1994, members Corin
Tucker, Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss have
risen to the top of the indie-rock scene, and made
their final offering with 2005’s spectacular Sub Pop
release, The Woods. Tremendously loud and superbly
written, The Woods marks the band at its height.
Sadly, in July, the women of Sleater-Kinney decided
to call it quits while they’re on top. “We could not
have made our music without your enthusiasm,
passion, and loyalty. It is you who have made the
entire journey worthwhile,” read a message left on
the band’s official website. After a career of critical
and commercial success, the band returns home to
Portland to say their final goodbyes at two Crystal
Ballroom shows. These final hometown performances
are guaranteed to be riveting and electric, as
Sleater-Kinney’s live acts have never slowed down
throughout their career. Come see one of Portland’s
best bow out for the last time. —KR
Comets on Fire
Holocene
August 18, 9pm
Rock revival bands always risk sounding too much
like their influences, thus coming off as second-rate
hacks. Santa Cruz’s Comets on Fire may proudly
wear their influences on their respective sleeves,
but they somehow manage to avoid appearing like
uninspired wannabes. The band’s 2004 Sub Pop
release, Blue Cathedral, was a critical smash, and
featured eight songs of dirty, loud, garage psychedelica.
Actually, loud and dirty doesn’t fully capture
the band’s sound; no, chaotic and spastic might
be more accurate. Inaccessible to many, Comets
on Fire has returned in 2006 with their August 8th
release, Avatar, this time with a fresh new sound,
while maintaining their roots and embracing their
influences. Blending psychedelica, rock, garage
and punk, the Comets boldly and equally mix the
Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers
and Mudhoney, resulting in a sound that is fully
their own. Avatar is nearly flawless and exposes the
band’s more melodic, coherent side; songs aren’t as
loud, distorted or spastic. The ‘70s might be in our
rear window, but Comets on Fire refuses to let the
44 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006

PREVIEWS
SET LIST
Upcoming Live Music
music that shaped their lives wash away amongst a
sea of substandard rock revival acts. An astonishing
live show is sure to deliver. —KR
A Silver Mt. Zion, Carla Bozulich
Doug Fir
August 19, 9pm
Possessing one of the sweetest, most alluring—and
at times most erratic—voices in the music world,
Carla Bozulich falls into the realm of the “must
see.” She’s become known for her sexy, fiery
performances that either leaves an audience pleasantly
stunned or scratching their collective heads.
With Montreal’s A Silver Mt. Zion (which features
members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor) this
time around, expect to see Bozulich’s less appealing
tendencies reigned in. The former’s swelling mix of
noise and melody leaves the theatrics of Godspeed
behind and focuses more on tight, rhythmic structure.
And for Bozulich, this is a coup. Having made
is beautiful, compelling and capable of communicating
the entire spectrum of human emotions: happiness,
sadness, anger, nostalgia, optimism, etc.
All of this is readily evident on the band’s excellent
new self-recorded and self-released debut album,
48 Minutes, 07 Seconds, Then the Open Air (available at
jackpotrecords.com), which features seven extended
jams. The album’s standout track—the melancholic
“When I Destroy An Animal”—repeats itself slowly
and quietly at first, tension building at every moment.
Restraint gives way to excess at the six-minute
mark, however, when the song hits a crescendo and
implodes under waves of guitar hiss and distortion,
each note of squalling feedback falling off the guitar
like a dealer flipping cards at a poker game. As if
you needed extra incentive, tonight’s performance
jumpstarts a five-week national tour for WFJ, one
that will see them gigging from sea to shining sea.
This is your chance to help send them off in style.
—TG
with discounted tickets for kids. The serious party
starts at 9:30pm when the Lions, in full-force and
costume, will be joined by musicians from Rio de
Janeiro like Bateria Mestre Jorge Alabe. According to
Brian Davis, co-founder of the Lions, a “‘bateria’ is
a person who is respected as a master of all instruments
and aspects of a Brazilian music and drum
ensemble.” Alabe has recorded with Pink Martini
in the past. More info on the other musicians and
tickets can be found at lionsofbatucada.com.
But first, just what is “batucada,” and how
did this magical troupe come to be? Davis, also a
member of Pink Martini, explains, “It came to be
from someone calling John Brodie, the manager of
Pink Martini, and asking if someone in his group
could put a samba thing together for the [Portland]
Oregon Visitors Association.” POVA wanted to
name the band and link it to the sponsor for the
event, Red Lion Inns. “‘Batucada’ means samba
on percussion,” Davis adds. “It was just on a spur
of the moment. We had, like, a ten-foot tall Lion
Carla Bozulich Comets on Fire Lions of Batucada
a name with the Geraldine Fibbers, kicked around
like a bad ass cowgirl with Nels Cline, opened for
Wilco and covered an entire Willie Nelson LP, Bozulich
is finally getting her due. Go pay your respects.
—BS
We’re From Japan, Aristela
Doug Fir
August 30, 9pm
The truth, we’re afraid, must be revealed: Instrumetal
aesthetes We’re From Japan (hereafter WFJ)
actually formed here in Portland circa 2003/4, having
no real direct connect to the land of the rising
sun. This misnomer aside, we can’t much fault the
local quartet or their terrific brand of epic, sprawling,
vocal-less songs that sport dramatic swings in
tempo, texture and volume. Influenced by the work
of other like-minded instrumental shape-shifters
like the Dirty Three, Mogwai and Explosions in the
Sky, WFJ understands the importance of pacing,
restraint and patience, fashioning songs from
guitar loops, cul-de-sacs and other found-sound
fragments to realize an ebb-and-flow dynamic that
Lions of Batucada
Wonder Ballroom
August 12, 2pm & 9:30pm
Has it already been ten years since we were first
shocked and awed by the sight of 20–40 drummers
blasting out infectious syncopation along with
gorgeous dancers in full
Brazilian costume, coming
around the corner at
us and instantly making
our rumps shake? Yes,
The Lions Of Batucada,
Portland’s own Brazilian
marching band, is ten
years old and will be celebrating
their birthday
in typical fashion with
a day-long party at the
Wonder Ballroom this
month. The day starts
with a family matinée
performance and
Brazilian lunch at 2pm
in tails and top hat with us on the very first gig.” A
few years ago, the Portland police put a stop to the
Lions’ popular impromptu street marching, so if
you want to dive into the sauce of the samba, and of
Brazil, the Wonder Ballroom tenth anniversary party
is a delicious way to do it. —TD
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 45

MUSIC
Acme
1305 SE 8th Ave, 230-9020
acme-pdx.com | Shows at 10pm, call for prices
Aug 1 The Janglies.
Aug 4 El Chingon!, The Aaron Mazonek Experience, Sestina,
Treva Jackson.
Aug 5 Pirate Radio, Swim Swam Swum.
Aug 9 Ten Colors.
Aug 11 Gingerbread Patriots, Kite Flying Society.
Aug 12 John Vechiarelli, Nick Jaina.
Aug 16 Pop Tomorrow!
Aug 18 Wildcard.
Aug 19 Ghetturista with DJ Blackmarks.
Aug 23 The Crosswalks, Yoyodyne, Oh! Captain.
Aug 30 William Holley.
Aladdin Theater
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave, 234-9694
aladdin-theater.com | Shows at 8pm
Aug 2 School of Rock All Stars. $13–$15
Aug 4 The Tubes featuring Fee Waybill. $22.50–$25
Aug 5 Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular. $22–$24
Aug 11 World Party, Elvis Perkins. $25
Aug 15 Ani Difranco, Athens Boy Choir. $41–$45 (sold out)
Aug 16 Frigg. $17.50–$20
Aug 21 Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven. $21–$24
Aug 22 The Waifs, Paul Kelly. $14.50–$17
Aug 26 Four for the Road w/ Danny O’Keefe, Cliff Eberhardt,
Wendy Waldman, Lynn Miles. $22.50–$25
Alberta Street Public House
1036 NE Alberta St, 284-7665
albertastreetpub.com | Call for prices
Mon The Pickups. 6:30pm
Fri Myshkin’s Ruby Warblers. 6:30pm
Aug 3 Karen Brooks. 7pm
Aug 5 National Flower, Del Goldfarb. 7pm
Aug 6 Katy Bowser. 8pm
Aug 8 Fiona Boyes. 9:30pm
Aug 12 The Flat Mountain Girls, John Courage, The
Everybodyfields. 9:30pm
Aug 13 Matt Vrba. 8pm
Aug 19 Johnny Keener. 9:30pm
Aug 26 Joni Laurence, Truckstop Souvenir, The RCMP. 7pm
Aug 27 Matt Jones, Ryan Holley. 8pm
Aug 29 Deadwood Revival. 9:30pm
Aug 31 Bright Red Paper, Horsefeathers. 9pm
Bend Summer Concerts
Les Schwab Amphitheatre
520 Powerhouse Dr, Bend, 541-312-8510
bendconcerts.com | Call for times
Aug 16 Merle Haggard and The Strangers. $32.50–$55
Aug 17 Lynard Skynard, Austin Hanks. $32.50–$65
Berbati’s Pan
231 SW Ankeny St, 248-4579
berbatis.com | Shows at 9:30pm
Aug 2 The Coup, Common Market. $14
Aug 3 Dezarie, Ikahba, Ras Danny’s Higher Reasoning Sound.
$17
Aug 4 DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid. Call for price
Aug 5 Z-Trip, DJ Joelskool, Pura Vida. $12
Aug 6 Joe Firstman & Family, Tony Lucca, Curtis Peoples. $8
Aug 12 Climber, Caves, Derby, Voyager One. $7
Aug 14 Michael Dean Damron, Moonlight Towers. $6
Aug 18 Stormcrow, Hellshock, Order of the Vulture, Just
Another Consumer, Deterrorformed. $5
Aug 24 The Cowtrippers, Another Fine Crisis. $6
Aug 25 Ambience, DJ OG-One. Call for price
Aug 26 Velabonz, Finger Bang City. $10
Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside, 225-0047
danceonair.com
Aug 11 & 12 Sleater-Kinney (Farewell Shows). 9pm, $12
Aug 22 Wolf Parade, Frog Eyes. 9pm, $12
Aug 26 The Accolades, Moutain Con. 9pm, $6 (Lola’s Room)
Aug 31 Atmosphere, Psalm One, Mac Lethal. 8pm, $17.50
Doug Fir
830 E Burnside, 231-9663
dougfirlounge.com | Shows at 9pm
Aug 3 Thanksgiving, Sophe Lux, Recall Seven. $5
Aug 4 Amelia, Leigh Marble, Jim Brunberg. $10
Aug 5 Hot Wax w/ Soul Plasma, Down Band, Serge Severe.
$6
Aug 6 Blowoff. $10
Aug 7 Diplo, Bonde Do Role, CSS. $15
Aug 8 Zilla, Ooah. $15
Aug 10 Elvis Costello Appreciation Night w/ Nick Jaina,
Amelia, Crosstide & more. Free
Aug 11 Paperboys, Hanz Araki. $10
Aug 12 Richmond Fontaine, Grand Champeen, Gerald Collier.
$8
Aug 15 Gary Jules, Jim Bianco. $9
Aug 16 French Kicks, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Matt
& Kim. $10
Aug 17 Ohmega Watts, Copy, Alela Diane. Free
Aug 18 Don Caballero, Zombi, Get Hustle. $12
Aug 19 A Silver Mt. Zion, Carla Bozulich. $12
Aug 20 & 21 Yard Dogs Road Show, Marching Fourth
Marching Band. $12
Aug 23 Think Airbag, Oh Darlings, Old Growth. Free
Aug 24 The Clientele, Great Lakes. $10–$12
Aug 29 Corb Lund $10
Aug 30 We’re From Japan, Aristeia, Westfold. $5
Aug 31 Nick Jaina, Holcombe Waller, The Music Population
Orchestra. $7
Hawthorne Theatre
3862 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 234-7474
hawthornetheatre.com
Aug 2 Circa Survive, Receiving End of Sirens, Portugal the
Man, Keating. 7pm, $12
Aug 5 The Soda Pop Kids. 9pm, $7
Aug 10 A Tribute to Music as Art – Hip-Hop Edition featuring
Mary Hellman, Garin, Ryan Laws Kid Espi & more. 9pm, $10
Aug 11 Himsa, Becoming The Archetype, Demericous,
Parkway Drive, Hell Promise. 9pm, $12
Aug 21 Bowling For Soup, Fenix TX, Flashlight Brown, Army
of Freshman. 7pm, $15
Aug 24 Opticollide, Man Kind is Obsolete, Pillars at Nein,
Particle Son. 9pm, $6
Aug 25 Haste the Day, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, August Burns
Red, Inhale Exhale. 7pm, $12
Aug 25 Runaway Norm. 8pm, free (Second Stage)
Aug 31 Paramore, Cute Is What We Aim For, Hit The Lights,
This Providence. 8pm, $12
Holocene
1001 SE Morrison St, 239-7639
holocene.org | Shows at 9pm
Aug 1 Magnolia Electric Co., Ladyhawk, Blitzen Trapper. $10
Aug 4 Hey Willpower, Do N Dudes. $5
Aug 5 Egyptian Lover, Jamie Jupiter, Jammotron. Call for
price
Aug 6 The Dying Californian, Nervous and the Kid, Narwhal
vs. Narwhal, Music Arcade, Hod Hulphers. Call for price
Aug 10 Final Fantasy, Bob Wiseman, Curtains. $8
Aug 18 Comets on Fire, 16 Bitch Pile-Up. $8
Aug 20 Ghosting, Pumice, Bonus, GMS, Grouper. Call for
price
Loveland
320 SE 2nd Ave, 234-5683
loveland-international.com | Shows at 8pm
Aug 2 Park, One Way Letter, The Twitch, Morgan’s Door. $8
Aug 6 Blackpool Lights, House of Heroes, Days Away,
Something About Airplanes. $8
Aug 10 Dear Life, Catherine. $8
Aug 12 The Adolescents, Street Dogs, The Briggs. $12.50
Aug 26 The Format, Rainer Maria, Anthallo, Street to
Nowhere. $13
Macadam’s Bar & Grill
5833 SW Macadam Ave, 246-6227
Shows at 9pm, free
Aug 3 Noah Peterson. 8pm
Aug 4 J Malem.
Aug 11 Courtney Jones.
Aug 12 Brian Flannery.
Aug 17 Mitzi Zilka & Chance Hayden. 8pm
Aug 18 Shel Bailey Big Package.
Aug 19 Scott Gallegos.
Aug 24 Chance Hayden. 8pm
Aug 25 J Malem & Will West.
Aug 26 So Called Blues Band.
Aug 31 Chance Hayden. 8pm
McMenamins Edgefield
2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, 669-8610
mcmenamins.com
Aug 7 B.B. King’s 80th Birthday. 6:30pm, $37.50–$65
Aug 9 Stolen Sweets. 6pm, free
Aug 29 Los Lonely Boys, Susan Tedeschi. 6:30pm,
$42.50–$55
Mississippi Studios
3939 N Mississippi Ave, 288-3895
mississippistudios.com | Call for prices
Aug 4 John Wesley Harding. 7:30pm
Aug 8 Anne Brun. 8pm
Aug 11 Hillstomp, Bark Hide, Horn.
Aug 13 Keith Greeninger, Dayan Kai, Garett Brennan. 8pm
Aug 15 The Holmes Brothers. 7:30pm
Aug 18 Nick Jaina, Matt Sheehy, Horsefeathers. 10pm
Aug 19 Pete Droge. 8pm
Aug 23 Keith Varon, Ryan Auffenberg. 8pm
Mock Crest Tavern
3435 N Lombard St, 283-5014
mockcest.com | Call for prices
Aug 1 NoPoMojo. 8pm
Aug 3 KC Murphy, Open Mic & Jammin’. 8:30pm
Aug 4 Kinzel & Hyde. 9pm
Aug 5 Donna and the Side Effects. 9pm
Aug 6 Kate Mann. 9pm
Aug 8 Lauren Sheehan and Friends. 8pm
Aug 10 Mike Danner, Open Mic & Jammin’. 8:30pm
Aug 11 Rollie Tussing. 9pm
Aug 12 Gothic Outhouse w/ Heidi Hellbender. 9pm
Aug 13 Will West. 8pm
Aug 15 Johnnie Ward & Eagle Ridin Papas. 8pm
Aug 17 Claes of Blueprints, Open Mic & Jammin’. 8:30pm
Aug 18 Sneakin’ Out. 9pm
Aug 19 The Nightlights of New Orleans Duo. 9pm
Aug 20 David Gofreed & Troy Johnson. 8pm
46 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006

MUSIC
Marquee:
Aug 2 School of Rock All Stars. Aladdin Theater
Aug 7 B.B. King’s 80th Birthday. McMenamin’s Edgefield
Aug 10 Final Fantasy, Bob Wiseman, Curtains. Holocene
Aug 12 Climber, Caves, Derby. Berbati’s Pan
LIVE MUSIC
Aug 17 Ohmega Watts, Copy. Doug Fir
Aug 18 Etta James. Oregon Zoo
Aug 22 Wolf Parade, Frog Eyes. Crystal Ballroom
Aug 31 Atmosphere, Psalm One, Mac Lethal. Crystal Ballroom
Aug 22 Reverb Brothers. 8pm
Aug 24 Donna Jose, Open Mic & Jammin’. 8:30pm
Aug 25 DC Malone & friends. 8pm
Aug 26 Blueprints. 9pm
Aug 27 Richard “Champ” Collins. 8pm
Aug 31 Lee Blake, Open Mic & Jammin’. 8:30pm
Mt. Hood Jazz Festival – Main Stage
Gresham Center for the Arts
200 NE Hood Ave, Gresham, 491-5950
mthoodjazz.com | Call for prices, shows at different venues
Aug 4 Tribute to Mel Brown. 7:30pm; Chris Botti and his
Quintet. 9pm, $15
Aug 5 East Metro All-Star Jazz Band. 4pm; Thara Memory
Super Band. 5pm; Dave Valentin Latin Jazz Ensemble.
6:30pm; Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band w/ Louis Hayes.
7:45pm; The David Sanborn Group. 9:15pm, $20
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd, 226-1561
oregonzoo.org | Shows at 7pm
Aug 4 & 5 Pink Martini. $22
Aug 18 Etta James. $19
Rose Garden
1 Center Ct, 235-8771
rosequarter.com | Shows at 7:30pm
Aug 8 Tim McGraw & Faith Hill. $45–85
Aug 11 Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Mars Volta. $52
Roseland Theater
8 NW 6th Ave, 224-2038
doubletee.com
Aug 2 Walter Trout and the Radicals. 7pm, call for price
Aug 7 Peaches, Eagles of Death Metal. 8pm, $19
Aug 9 Bruce Cockburn, Sarah Harmer. 8pm, $25–$25
Aug 16 Three Days Grace. 8pm, call for price
Towne Lounge
714 SW 20th Place, 241-8696
townelounge.com | Call for times
Aug 3 The King Cheetah. Call for price
Aug 4 PRA Benefit w/ Acoustic Minds, Michael Jodell, Ali
Ippolito, The Plastic Age. 9pm, $5–$15
Aug 5 Mark Pickerel and his Praying Hands, Johnny Dowd,
Nick Jaina. $6
Aug 6 Dragging an Ox Through Water, Ora Cogan, Xh, Bird
Costumes. $5
Aug 11 Blitzen Trapper, The Parson Red Heads, Schroder. $5
Aug 14 Cicada Omega, O Death, Skeletonbreath. $5
Aug 16 William Holey, Alela Diane. $4
Aug 17 Rob Scheps Big Band. $5
White Eagle Saloon
836 N Russell St, 282-6810
mcmenamins.com
Aug 4 Scotland Barr & the Slow Drags. 9:30pm, $6
Aug 5 Manta, Groundscore. 9:30pm, $6
Aug 10 Sol’Jibe. 8:30pm, $4
Aug 11 Luke Temple, Robert Stillman, Flying. 9:30pm, $6
Aug 12 Stan McMahon Band, Blitzen Trapper. 9:30, $6
Aug 16 Quaker Gun. 8:30pm, free.
Aug 19 Hot Rod Deville. 9:30pm, $6
Aug 25 Hanz Araki with Timothy Hull. 9:30pm, $6
Aug 26 Chuck Warda, Silas Band. 9:30 pm, $6
Aug 29 John McMurrian Trio. 8:30 pm, free
Wonder Ballroom
128 NW Russell St, 284-8686
wonderballroom.com | Shows at 8pm
Aug 12 The Lions of Batucada. 2pm, Free–$8 (all ages) &
9pm, $12
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accurate listings. Events are always subject to change
after we go to press, however, so it is recommended
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PREVIEWS
ON DISPLAY
Upcoming Art Shows | by Vanessa Harless, Liz Hummer & Heather Wisner
Chandra Bocci’s “Gummi Big Bang II”
2006 Oregon Biennial
Portland Art Museum
Thru October 8
Now that the anticipation is over and all the excitement
of the opening party (which took place on July
29) has died down, you may be wondering just what
to expect at this year’s Oregon Biennial at the Portland
Art Museum. Touted as an opportunity for the
public to discover current trends and new Oregon
artists, the two-month showcase, started in 1949 as
an annual exhibition, has now become “the most
important visual-arts exhibition in the region,”
according to the Museum. In addition to displaying
works by 34 artists like Chandra Bocci, Michael Brophy,
Ty Ennis and Mariana Tres, this year’s Biennial
is the time for the Museum’s newly anointed curator
of Northwest Art (endowed by Harold and Arlene
Schnitzer), Jennifer Gately, to shine. The former
director of visual arts at the Sun Valley Center for the
Arts in Ketchum, Idaho carefully selected this year’s
Biennial participants from nearly 800 entrants. It is
Gately’s first exhibit as curator, and the transition
has proved to be a balancing act between the past
and a vision for the future. Gately quickly got up
to speed on the local art scene and absorbed the
context of that community while leaving her own
fingerprint on the event. Gately says, “The Biennial
is moving beyond the scope of standard painting
and photography installations and includes a variety
of work ranging from video to drawings.” See for
yourself if she has succeeded in both celebrating
the region’s most eclectic, established and emerging
artists and defining the unique momentum of
Oregon art. —VH
Work by Keith Lowenstein
Keith Lowenstein – “Civilization”
Pushdot Studio
August 2–September 2
Catastrophes are typically commemorated with a
monument to mark the place where they happened,
which is what makes Ground Zero stranger
still–what evokes the events of Sept. 11th five years
later is a conspicuous lack of something, a gaping
vacancy in Manhattan’s skyline as the world recently
knew it. Although many originally decried the World
Trade Center as a monstrosity that would ruin the
landscape, the place became wildly popular. Among
the tallest skyscrapers worldwide, the towers not
only afforded breathtaking views of the city, they
became a focal point within the city. Of course, there
are people who remember a time before the World
Trade Center. Construction began in 1966, and the
towers weren’t opened to the public until the early
1970s. Reminiscent of the area today, surrounding
buildings were demolished and yards of earth
were excavated, leaving a huge hole in the ground.
An estimated 60 people died in building the WTC,
which became a financial hub, but also a magnet for
strange events, such as French tightrope artist Phillipe
Petit’s 1974 perilous tightrope walk between the
towers, or the basement explosions in 1993. Photographer
Keith Lowenstein shot the construction
process, and now, nearly three decades later, has
revisited that time and place with those photos of
buildings and people; some of the images have been
photographically manipulated, while others remain
untouched. Pushdot Studios, which specializes in
digital and graphic arts, hosts the retrospective as
we approach the fifth anniversary of Sept. 11th—it’s
a look back, even as we must inevitably wonder what
lies ahead. —HW
Portland Modern – “Saturation”
Disjecta
Thru August 26
In only two years, Portland Modern has redefined
the art “scene” in Portland. The first semi-annual
free catalog hit the streets in August 2004, founder
Mark Brandau’s new way to spread the word about
local art and artists—“something outside the
staid commercial gallery system and more than an
independent warehouse exhibition,” he explains.
That’s not to say, however, that those two traditional
outlets have been completely discounted; on the
contrary, Portland Modern has become so successful
due in large part to each issue’s simultaneous exhibits
at both established local galleries and underthe-radar
spaces. “I’m very pleased that Portland
Modern seems to bridge some gaps in the Portland
art scene between the commercial and independent
venues,” says Brandau. The current issue, “Saturation,”
came out in May and is the first catalog
focused on a theme and featuring both represented
and emerging artists (as opposed to the focus on a
smaller group of non-represented artists in the previous
three issues). Curated by clear cut press’ Matthew
Stadler and PICA Visual Art Program Director
Kristan Kennedy, the 24 selected artists offer up
thought-provoking photographs, graphic-patterned
paintings, graffiti-inspired screenprints, whimsical
digital art and intricate ink prints—not to mention
the textile PBR-style six-pack. The Disjecta exhibit is
the first literal display of the catalog, showing all the
works published plus a few extras. Two other shows
follow at Tilt Gallery + Project Space (this month)
and Ogle (September), focusing more closely on two
participating artists at each space. “I feel it’s important
for Portland Modern to be a dynamic reflection
of a point and time in our city,” Brandau explains.
Whether you’re a local art aficionado or have never
been to a First Thursday, after a trip to Disjecta this
month, we think you’ll agree that he’s succeeded.
More info at portlandmodern.org. —LH
A painting by Henk Pander
Henk Pander – Watercolors &
Mike Spafford – Paintings and
Works on Paper
Laura Russo Gallery
August 3–September 2
Preeminent Portland painter Henk Pander, whose
work recently received a 2006 Regional Arts Council
grant and who was honored with the retrospective,
“Spectacular Requiem,” at The Frye Museum in Seattle
last year, now shares his vibrant watercolors at
Laura Russo Gallery alongside artist Mike Spafford.
Pander, classically trained in his native Netherlands,
is known for a deft layering of brilliant color and his
direct and immediate painting style. Although he
has worked in oil in the past, producing a variety of
socially-charged paintings, his watercolors by contrast
have a meditative quality that relax into the environments
of Eastern Oregon, coastal landscapes
and that of his studio. This is a unique opportunity
to see Pander’s work in an intimate gallery setting;
his paintings are well collected privately in the
Northwest and are included in many public collections,
including those of the City of Amsterdam, the
Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Oregon Historical
Society and the Portland Art Museum. Seattle artist
Michael Spafford, whose work is also included in
numerous Northwest collections and who has done
commissions for the Kingdome in Seattle and the
Seattle Opera House, joins the show this month.
Spafford’s paintings and prints depict the battles of
mythic figures. Thematic, iconic and wrought with
archetypal power struggles, his images of Greek and
Trojan wars are based on the Iliad and the Battle of the
Gods and Giants. The paintings pair actions with a flat
simplification of form, heightened by a condensed
palette of reds, blacks and whites, which leave the
viewer with a taut and emotionally-charged exploration
of war. —VH

ART
Attic Gallery: Julia Michelle Waco (acrylic paintings) &
Tommer Gonser (mixed media). 539 NW 10th Ave. Diane
Lewis (oil paintings), Melissa Cole & Gary Anderson (acrylic
paintings). 206 SW 1st Ave. Aug 3–Sep 2. Artists reception
Aug 3, 6–9pm. 228-7830, atticgallery.com.
Augen Gallery: Rupert Jason Smith – Homage to Andy
Warhol (screenprints), Eva Lake – “Take Off” (paintings) &
Stan Wood – “Thick and Thin” (paintings). Thru Aug 29. Artist
reception Aug 3, 5:30–8:30pm. 817 SW 2nd Ave, 224-
8182, augengallery.com.
Backspace Gallery: Nicky Kriara, Hadley Hutton
& Winnie McDonald (mixed media). Aug 3–Sep 5. Artists
reception Aug 3, 7pm-midnight. 115 NW 5th Ave, 248-
2900, backspacegallery.com.
Butters Gallery: Andrea Schwartz-Feit (paintings) &
Sonia Kasparian – “Light” (photography meets painting). Aug
3–Sep 2. Artists reception Aug 3, 6–9pm. 520 NW Davis St,
248-9378, buttersgallery.com.
Chambers Gallery: Ann Meilstrup Hogle – “Eruption”
(paintings) & Nichlas Gadbois – “Site” (wax). Thru Aug 31.
207 SW Pine St, 227-9398, chambersgallery.org.
Compound Gallery: Digmeout Strikes Back (group
show). Aug 3–25. Artists reception Aug 3, 7pm. 107 NW 5th
Ave, 796-2733, justbedesign.com.
Guardino Gallery: Mar Goman (mixed media) & Shira
Loa (sculpture). Thru Aug 29. 2939 NE Alberta St, 281-9048,
guardinogallery.com.
Laura Russo Gallery: Henk Pander & Michael
Spafford (paintings). Aug 3–Sep 2. 805 NW 21st Ave, 226-
2754, laurarusso.com.
Lawrence Gallery: Bev Jozwiak (paintings), Vickie
Nelson (paintings) & Tom Anderson (mixed media). Aug 3–31.
Artists reception Aug 3, 6–9pm. 903 NW Davis St, 228-
1776, lawrencegallery.com.
Murdoch Collections: “Antique Prints in Antique
Frames” (group show). Thru Sep 30. 4114 N Vancouver Ave,
284-1960.
Newspace Center for Photography: “New
Photography 2006” (juried show). Thru Aug 27. 1632 SE
10th Ave, 963-1935, newspacephoto.org.
Oregon College of Art & Crafts: Lisa Conway
– “Succulent” (sculptures). Aug 3–Sep 3. Artist reception Aug
3, 4–7pm. 8245 Barnes Rd, 297-5544, ocac.edu.
Oregon Women’s Caucus for Art: “Through
Women’s Eyes II” (group show). Aug 4–31. Artists reception
Aug 4, 6–9pm. 4504 SE Milwaukie Ave, 231-8346.
Onda Gallery: Benjamin Hierro – “Bodegon” (paintings
& sculptures). Thru Aug 29. 2215 NE Alberta St, 493-1909,
ondagallery.com.
Quintana Galleries: “Legacy of Numatsa” (wood
carvings). Aug 3–31. Opening reception Aug 3, 5:30–
6:30pm. 120 NW 9th Ave, 223-1729, quintanagalleries.com.
Renowned Gallery: “New Expressions in Fine Art
Printmaking” (group show). Aug 4–31. Artists reception
Aug 4, 6:30–9:30pm. 811 E Burnside #111, 445-9924,
renownedgallery.com.
Shaffer Fine Art Gallery: Meet Michael Flohr
(paintings). Aug 5 & 6, Sat 6–9pm, Sun 12–3pm. 308 SW
1st Ave, 877-844-3447, shafferfineart.com.
Small A Projects: “Atlas of the Unknown” (group
show). Thru Aug 31. 1430 SE 3rd Ave, 234-7993,
smallaprojects.com.
Talisman Gallery: 6th Anniversary/Talisman Alumni
Show (group show). Thru Aug 27. 1476 NE Alberta St, 284-
880, talismangallery.com.
Yoshida’s Fine Art Gallery: “Observing Oregon
II” (group show). Aug 3–Sep 3. Artists reception Aug 3,
5–10pm. 206 NW 10th Ave, 465-0400, yoshidagallery.com.
Caleb Freese & Justin Gorman’s “Playing Low. Duck Big.” from Portland Modern
Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery:
Rain Harris – “Splendor” (ceramics) & Susan Taber Avila
– “Shoe Stories” (sculptures). Aug 5–Sep 17. Artists reception
Aug 4, 5:30–8pm. 3934 SW Corbett Ave, 223-2654,
contemporarycrafts.org.
Disjecta: Portland Modern – “Saturation” (group show).
Thru Aug 26. John Sebastian Vitale – “On It.” Thru Aug 5. 230
E Burnside, disjecta.org & portlandmodern.org.
Elizabeth Leach Gallery: Lee Kelly – “Incidents of
Travel” (sculptures) & Hans Haacke, Dinh Q. Le, Ken Lum &
Kimsooja – “Here + Now.” Aug 3–Sep 29. 417 NW 9th Ave,
224-0521, elizabethleach.com.
Froelick Gallery: “Oaxaca Now: An Exhibit of
Contemporary Artists Living in Oaxaca, Mexico.” Aug 1–31.
817 SW 2nd Ave, 222-1142, froelickgallery.com.
Genuine Imitation: Jason Greene (paintings). Aug 1–
31. 625 NW Everett St #110, 241-3189, genuineimitation.
com.
Portland Art Center: Houston – “Focus Group”
(installation), Scott Wayne Indiana – “Waiting Room”
(installation), David Abel & John Berendzen – “Eclipse” (sound
installation) & Art Media Employees: Past & Present (group
show). Aug 3–Sep 3. Artists reception Aug 3, 6–10pm. 32
NW 5th Ave, 236-3322, portlandart.org.
Portland Art Museum: Highlights from the Paul
and Clara Gebauer Collection of Cameroon Art. Thru Aug 13.
Richard Rezac. Thru Sep 10. “Great Painters in Brescia From
the Renaissance to the 18th Century.” Thru Sep 17. “Through
Rustling Grasses: Nature in the Japanese Print.” Thru Sep 24.
2006 Oregon Biennial. Thru Oct 8. 1219 SW Park Ave, 226-
2811, portlandartmuseum.org.
Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery: “Black & White”
(group show). Aug 3–Sep 2. 929 NW Flanders St, 228-
6665, pulliamdeffenbaugh.com.
Pushdot Studio: Keith Lowenstein – “Civilization”
(digital art). Aug 3–Sep 2. Artist reception Aug 3, 6–9pm. 830
NW 14th Ave, 224-5925, pushdotstudio.com.
Amy Steele’s “Six Pack Tall Boys With
One Empty” from Portland Modern
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 49

FILM
Indie Film Calendar
Cinema 21 Theatre
616 NW 21st Ave, 223-4515
cinema21.com | Tickets $4–$7, call for times
Thru Aug 3 Only Human.
Aug 4–10 Army of Shadows.
Aug 11–17 Brothers of the Head.
Opening Aug 11 Another Gay Movie. (18+)
Aug 18–31 The Science of Sleep.
Clinton Street Theater
2522 SE Clinton St, 238-8899
clintonsttheater.com | Tickets $3–$6
Sat The Rocky Horror Picture Show. 12am
Aug 1 Source to Sea (encore screening). 7:30pm
Aug 3 Below Sea Level Stories (Katrina shorts). 7pm & 9pm
Aug 9 The Last Atomic Bomb. 7pm & 9pm
Aug 11–15 Rise Above: The Tribe 8 Documentary. 7pm & 9pm
Aug 16 Best of Cinekink. 7pm & 9pm
Aug 17 Trailermania (vintage movie trailers). 7pm & 9pm
Aug 18 The United States of Energy. 7pm & 9pm
Aug 19 Shriek. 7pm & 9pm
Flicks on the Bricks
Pioneer Courthouse Square
pioneercourthousesquare.org | Free, movies start at dusk
Aug 4 Jaws.
Aug 11 Footloose.
Aug 18 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Hollywood Theatre
4122 NE Sandy Blvd, 493-1128
hollywoodtheatre.org | Tickets $4–$6, call for times
Opening Aug 4 The Beauty School of Kabul.
Aug 10 Helen’s War: Portrait of a Dissident. 6pm
Northwest Film Center Screenings
Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave) &
Hotel deLuxe (729 SW 15th Ave)
nwfilm.org | Tickets $4–$7
Sons of Samurai (Whitsell):
Aug 3 & 6 Sword of Doom. 7pm
Aug 11 & 12 Three Outlaw Samurai. Fri 7pm & Sat 9pm
Top Down – Summer + Outdoor + Movies (Hotel deLuxe):
Aug 3 From Beijing with Love. 9pm
Aug 10 Xanadu. 9pm (live music by Per Se at 8pm)
Aug 17 Coffy. 9pm (live music by The Mouse That Roared at 8pm)
Aug 24 Mala Noche. 9pm (live music by Minmae at 8pm)
Aug 31 Two Lane Blacktop. 9pm (live music by He Beegees at 8pm)
Special Screenings (Whitsell):
Aug 2 Experimental Animation: An Evening with Rick Raxlen. 7pm
Aug 4 & 5 Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul. 7pm & 9pm
Aug 11–13 Suite Havana. Fri 9pm, Sat & Sun 7pm
Aug 18 & 19 Boudu Saved from Drowning. 7pm
Aug 24, 26 & 27 The Photographer, His Wife, Her Lover. Thu & Sun 7pm,
Sat 9pm
Aug 25 & 26 Be With Me. 7pm
50 PDXmagazine.com / August 2006

FAMILY
Family Fun Calendar
Special Events
Leapin’ Louie (lasso tricks, juggling, comedy).
Aug 2, 2pm & 3:30pm. Hollywood Library, 4040 NE Tillamook St.
Free tickets (seating is limited). 988-5391, multcolib.org.
Broadway Rose Theatre Company – Aladdin.
Aug 16–19, 11am. Deb Fennell Auditorium, 9000 SW Durham Rd, Tigard.
$6. 620-5262, bwayrose.com.
Local Attractions
OMSI
1945 SE Water Ave, 797-6674
omsi.edu | Admission $7–$9
Thru Sept 4 Featured Exhibit – Robots + Us.
Thru Sep 3 IMAX – Greece: Secrets of the Past & Superman Returns: The
IMAX Experience. Call for times. $6.50–$12
Aug 12 Star Party: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch. 9pm. Free, $3 parking
(Rooster Rock State Park)
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Rd, 226-1651
oregonzoo.com | Admission $6.50–$9.50
Thru Labor Day Winged Wonders. 10am–6pm
(closes at 3:15pm on Aug 4,5 & 18). $2 plus admission
Aug 4 Cougar Crossing Exhibit Opening.
Aug 8 Two-Buck Tuesday. 9am–6pm
Aug 18 Ocelot Exhibit Opening.
Aug 19 Moo at the Zoo (learn about cows at the Family Farm).
Aug 29 Zoofari (behind-the-scenes tours for “Naturalist” ZooParents – call
220-5738 for more info). 5–8pm.
Portland Art Mueseum
1219 SW Park Ave, 226-2811
portlandartmuseum.org | Admission $6–$10
Sun Family Drop In Sundays (art making & museum exploration; August
themes are “Trends in Contemporary Art” & “Learn from, and make art with
a 2006 Oregon Biennial Artist”). 1–3pm, free w/ museum admission.
Sun Family Tour: Center for Modern and Contemporary Art. 12:30–
1:30pm, free w/ museum admission.
Portland Children’s Museum
4015 SW Canyon Rd, 223-6500
portlandcm.org | Admission $6–$7
Aug 5 Kids Night Out (kids enjoy pizza, playtime, clay and stories while
parents get a night off). 6–10pm. $24–$28 for first child, $12–$16 per
sibling. 471-9911.
Aug 11–13 Baby Woodstock (live music plus tie-dye, beading and braiding).
11am
Aug 26 & 27 Dog Days of Summer (visit with a therapy dog, whisker facepaint,
make a ceramic dog dish and more).
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SHOPPING
Shop
Like an
Animal
by Natasha Chilingerian
Whether the love of your life is a Papillon puppy, Siamese cat, parakeet or iguana, there’s a shop owner
out there who wants your pet to be healthy, feel happy, look beautiful and enjoy life to the fullest. Studies
have shown that pet owners lead happier and healthier lives, so why shouldn’t we reciprocate with
only the best that Portland pet shops have to offer? With a variety of local options, from long-time supply
destinations to trendy boutiques, your furry (or feathered or scaled) friend will never have to go without.
When you don’t feel like braving the
mammoth aisles of the chain stores but still
need to stock up on a variety of pet products,
two long-time locally-owned options fit the
bill. A large space filled with aisles of choices
can be found at Pets on Broadway (2762 NE
Broadway, 282-5824), a fully-stocked shop that
carries everything your dog, cat, bird, fish or
reptile would ever need—plus some fun store
animals (turtle, anyone?) to mingle with.
Aside from the basics (food, litter, toys, beds),
Pets on Broadway carries fun accessories like
personalized, rhinestone letter name collars
($19–$20, plus $2.99 per letter). But safety
should come before vanity, and manager Don
Shawcross recommends a steel aircraft cablebound
dog lock ($30) to protect your pooch
from dognappers while clipped up outside,
and a car seat belt for dogs ($19.99–$28.99)
to provide protection in case of an accident.
Another one-stop pet shop is Portland Pet
Supply (4242 SE Hawthorne Blvd, 233-3866), where
an abundance of inexpensive yet reliable items
awaits, including premium food, dog beds
and clothing, a 30-foot wall of collars and
leashes (priced up to around $30), jeweled
collars, supplements and fur and tooth care
products.
At Pet Loft (6333 SW Macadam Ave, 244-
9538), the goal of each product is to provide a
complete sense of well-being for your pets.
The goods are high-end, yet practical (you
won’t find any Swarovski crystal-studded collars
here). Highlights include dog beds made
from recycled materials ($80–$150), durable
chew toys assembled with anti-microbial
nylon ($9.99) and simple dog clothing such as
the very Northwestern adjustable polar fleece
jackets ($36.99–$46.99). And while Pet Loft
sells animals as well (cats, fish, small birds,
rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and hamsters), all
cats in the store are up for adoption through
the Cat Adoption Team and fish are captive
bred in fresh water.
Speaking of our feline and aquatic
friends, Urban Fauna (235 NW Park Ave, 223-4602)
owner Suzanne Lash says, “Cats and fish can
be just as spoiled [as dogs].” In addition to
practical pet supplies for dogs, cats, birds,
fish, reptiles and even horses and chickens
(large coops are available for outdoor, innercity
hens), an extensive boutique offers fun
toys, sleeping baskets, carpet-covered trees
and yummy treats for kitties and high-end
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SHOPPING
ponds and designer tanks for fish. Of course,
dogs, who populate the in-house daycare, are
also provided for with fancy T-shirts, collars
and beds. Lash, a former veterinarian, applied
her love for and knowledge of animals to her
large shop, which she began seven years ago
when the neighborhood was in desperate need
of a pet store.
Since then, the area has filled with trendy
pet boutiques. This may not be Hollywood,
where the starlets carry tiny pups like purses,
but dogs are just as popular with Portlanders
(see p. 18 for dog-friendly spots around
town), and pocket-sized pooches are gaining
in numbers in the city’s urban areas. LexiDog
Boutique & Social Club (416 NW 10th Ave, 243-
6200; 6767 SW Macadam Ave, 245-4363; and Bridgeport
Village, 431-2052, lexidog.com) caters to dog owners
who treat their pets like family. “People who
don’t have kids treat their animals like their
children, and they want them to look cute
when they go out,” says manager Lia Gorretta.
Although they cater to dogs of all sizes and
breeds with snout-watering gourmet treats
and even aromatherapy spritzes, soaps and
candles from Good Dogma (gooddogma.
com), the fashions are particularly suited to
smaller dogs. Your baby will look adorable
in a fuzzy sweater, pink leather biker jacket,
angel wings or a tiny cowboy hat (with holes
for ears, of course), while you’ll display good
taste walking him or her around with a jewelcovered
collar ($150), lavender leather leash/
harness combo ($60–$80) or in an enclosed
pink stroller ($205).
Pets on Broadway
photo: Josh Elliott
If you’re not quite ready to go that far,
Furever Pets (1902 NE Broadway, 282-4225) is a
brightly-colored pet store where owner Symon
Lee makes sure all his products are durable,
practical, affordable and well-designed.
Popular items include camouflage-print dog
vests ($28.50–$32.50), orthopedic dog beds
($45.50–$114.50, constructed with egg-crate
foam to ease hip and joint problems), cat
furniture ($16.50–$216.50) and edible apple
stick and willow rabbit toys ($3–$17.25). Lee
also packs social events into his schedule for
local pets and their owners—on Halloween,
he hosted a costume party at the shop with
prizes for both animals and people, and on
Valentine’s Day, customers attended a banquet
and silent auction. And that’s just naming a
few, so drop in often to find out what’s coming
up next.
The small, friendly dog (and cat) store
Salty’s Dog Shop (3741 N Mississippi Ave, 249-1432,
saltysdogshop.com) has created a local pet community
in the North Portland neighborhood.
Owner Nancy Fedelem presents a treat to each
dog that visits the store, and she’s currently
compiling photos of each customer’s pet for
the store’s website. Bestsellers include the
rodent-shaped “Squirrel Dude” chew toys
($6–$12) and the “Walky Dog” ($45), a device
that attaches to your bike on one end and your
dog on the other so it can trot along with you
during a bike ride. Fedelem also offers healthy
dry food, and for an extra $2.50, she’ll have it
delivered right to your door.
While most of the above shops carry
high-quality foods, a few retailers focus primarily
on diet. On the shelves at Healthy Pets
Northwest (2224 NE Alberta St, 249-6571 & 1402A SE
39th Ave, 236-8036, healthypetsnw.com) you’ll find
chemical-free food with protein as its main
ingredient (many commercial foods’ primary
ingredients are carbohydrates, despite the fact
cats and dogs are carnivores!), plus liquid homeopathic
drops that help calm pets in times
of stress. Raw food, which must be kept refrigerated,
is also an excellent option for your
pet; since the ingredients mimic what animals
find in the wild, pets that eat raw food have
more energy, fewer allergies, shiner coats and
cleaner teeth. You’ll find the largest selection
of raw food at Meat (2250 E Burnside, 236-6971,
meatforcatsanddogs.com), where you can get a full
diet in one bag or buy separate ingredients to
mix yourself. “[A raw food diet] puts the body
where it should be,” says Meat owner Heidi
Liedeker. “They become the cat or dog they’re
supposed to be.”
With all these options, we suggest nourishing
your pet with health-conscious food
and products, then gussying him/her up with
frilly (or studly) extras for a day out on the
town. Portland’s wide variety of creative shops
makes it easy to pamper your animals on both
the inside and out.
Finding Your
New Friend
Chain pet stores carry great supplies,
but they aren’t always the best place to
pick up your new pet. Adopting an animal
through a rescue agency not only helps
minimize the pet overpopulation, but you
are assured health checks, shots and
support in the transition to your home.
Here are some options in the Portland
area for adopting your new best friend:
Oregon Humane Society
1067 NE Columbia Blvd, 285-7722
oregonhumane.org
Pets: Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, rabbits,
birds, guinea pigs, rodents
Cost: Various adoption fees
Animal Rescue and Care Fund, Inc
284-8768, pdx-petadoption.org
Pets: Cats
Cost: Donations accepted
Cat Adoption Team
141 SW Galbreath Dr, Sherwood, 925-8903
catadoptionteam.org
Pets: Cats, kittens
Cost: Kittens $125, adult cats $85, senior
cats $60, discounts for more than one
cat/kitten
PAWS Animal Shelter
1741 Willamette Falls Dr, 650-0855
pawsanimalshelter.org
Pets: Mostly cats and kittens, some dogs
and various small animals
Cost: Various adoption fees
Family Dogs New Life Shelter
9101 SE Stanley Ave, 771-5596
familydogsnewlife.org
Pets: Dogs
Cost: Various adoption fees
Animal Aid, Inc.
5335 SW 42nd Ave, 292-6628
animalaidpdx.org
Pets: Cats, dogs
Cost: Donations accepted
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 53

Shop Talk
August is a time to close the door on summer
clothes shopping and start clearing out our closets
for fall fashions. While the heat may still be too
high to wear them, now is a good time to start selecting
sweaters, pants and hats for the autumn months—most
boutiques have the latest styles on display and may even
be offering pre-season sales. Also, we say farewell to
Ella Posie this month, which delighted shoppers with its
handmade accessories and gifts by local artists for three
years. Be sure to stop in for a final shopping session!
Nobhill’s Night Shop
Aug 11: What better month of the year than August to wander down the
streets of NW 23rd Ave for an evening of live DJs, cocktails and night shopping?
Stores in the Nobhill neighborhood will be open late with enticing sales.
Ella Posie (1916 NE Broadway, 236-2933, ellaposie.com)
Aug 1–5: Store closure! After three years, bridal, baby and birthday boutique
Ella Posie will be closing its doors. Come in before it’s too late for the store’s
final sales.
www.shopcitygirl.com
Desperado (428 NW 11th Ave, 294-2952, godesperado.com)
Aug 4–6: “Over the Top in Tops” sale. Come in and enjoy 20% off all tops.
Frock (2940 NE Alberta St, 595-0379, frockboutique.com)
Aug: Stop by to enjoy local fashion from Portland designers. Mention PDX
Magazine and get 15% off everything in the store for the whole month!
Gray Gardens (7400 N Lombard St, 285-4959,
thegraygardens.com)
Aug 25, 6-9pm: Grand opening! Complimentary refreshments, door prizes
and a tarot card reader will be there while you shop through art, home décor,
antiques and vintage fashions at affordable prices.
OFFICE (2204 NE Alberta St, 282-7200, officepdx.com)
Aug 10, 6pm: One year anniversary party! Enjoy 20% off all laptop and work
bags, product giveaways every hour, complimentary vodka cocktails from New
Deal vodka and live music by Eux Autres.
Olivia Belle (110 NW 9th Ave, 473-8900, oliviabelle.com)
Aug 11-13: Anniversary sale! Treat yourself to discounts of up to 75% off
and a free tank with any purchase over $150. 10% of the weekend’s sales will
benefit Victoria Roberts, a local girl in need of a bone marrow transplant.
City Girl
220 A Avenue, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
503-697-5555
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State Street, Lake Oswego, OR
97034 - 503-697-4800
Physical Element (1124 NW Lovejoy St, 224-5425, physicalelement.com)
Aug 17, 7pm: A fall fitness fashion show will debut Physical Element’s
adidas by Stella McCartney line. The free event includes wine, light appetizers
and DJ music.
Tootsies Shoe Salon (820 NW 23rd Ave, 222-0228)
Aug: Buy two pairs of shoes and receive a complimentary Simple Pleasures
pedicure.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
Ping-pong at Billy Ray’s
Kickball
Get Your Exercise With These Recess Sports | by Shelby Green
Dodgeball
o you ever wish you were back in grade school? Early bedtimes
and parental rules don’t appeal to us either, but we sure
do miss recess. Luckily, Recess Time co-ed adult kickball,
dodgeball and ping pong leagues bring you back to those
good ole days. Whether you used to organize the pick-up games or
were the last one picked for the teams, now that you’re all grown-up,
you can join in on the retro fun that has taken Portland by storm.
Colleen Finn started Recess Time with a small kickball league in
the fall of 2003 playing games at Hosford Elementary School. Kickball
follows most of the same, standardized rules of baseball, but played
with a ten inch rubber ball that, obviously, is kicked instead of hit with
a bat. Some first-time players expect to pick up the game right away
and dominate on the field, but it only takes one strike-out to realize it’s
not as easy as it looks. That first season hosted ten teams; today there
are two nights, with two divisions each, for a grand total of 53 teams.
So just what has drawn so many people to the elementary sport of
kickball? With a minimum of 12 people to a team, over 640 people play
in the league’s 53 teams. Finn believes it’s the social aspect of the game
that has drawn so many different people into this league: “It is such a
laid back atmosphere and so social at the same time,” she notes. The
game itself is social, indeed, but it also helps that the majority of the
players can be found bonding after the game at the local sponsor bars.
Between the A & L Sports Pub (5933 NE Glisan St, 234-7607), the East
Bank Saloon (727 SE Grand Ave, 231-1659), Billy Reed’s and Vendetta
(4306 N Williams St, 288-1085), most of the winning teams in kickball
(and dodgeball) buy a round or two for the team they just beat.
Along with the immediate socializing comes the far-reaching
community. It’s almost impossible to go out in Portland and not run
into someone from the league. This is true with dodgeball as well as
kickball. Like kickball, dodgeball started small, with only eight teams
playing in the Kennedy School gym back in winter of 2004. Now, with
over 35 teams, dodgeball is growing just as rapidly and gaining just as
much of a following as kickball. In fact, the league just wrapped their
first summer season (dodgeball has generally rested from spring until
fall, but the teams decided they did not want to sit out a full summer).
And just who’s playing? It’s not just college kids caught up in the
nostalgia craze; players range from the minimum age of 21 to ballers
in their 50s. James Wright and Fran Ladage are just two of the players
whose ages are twice the minimum requirement, and both say they
were drawn to the league by the younger players. Wright, 41, says he
is “childish and young at heart,” so he fits right in with most of the
players, while Ladage, 45, says he is “too active for people my age.”
Dodgeball is just one of the five sports he plays every week.
But what about the fitness aspect, you ask? It’s simply the last
thing you notice, after the new friends and fun memories, but kickball
and dodgeball are certainly a great source of exercise. For example,
dodgeball games are 30 minutes of constant running and throwing,
dipping, ducking, diving and dodging. Played with six rubber balls,
the game starts strong as each team runs to the center of the basketball
court to retrieve their three balls. From here on, the game is a non-stop
flurry of activity, players dropping out one by one when they get tagged
with a ball—or the opposing team catches their throw—ending when
one team is left standing.
Although it may not seem as physically exerting, you’d be surprised
how much of a workout you can get playing Recess Time’s newest
addition, ping pong. Just wrapping up its first summer season, the
game is proving popular, just as Finn, a rabid ping-pong player, predicted.
If you haven’t seen a ping-pong table since your days hanging
out in the neighbor’s garage, head to the outdoor patio at Billy Ray’s
(2216 NE MLK Jr Blvd, 287-7254), where the league players gather every
Tuesday night. Each six players compete in two ladies’ singles matches,
two men’s singles matches and two co-ed doubles matches. Fast-paced
volley action—combined with jogs to chase wayward shots—means
the players work up quite a sweat and are grateful for the easy access
to thirst-quenching pitchers of beer. Now’s the time to get in on this
burgeoning sport before the league fills up.
Regardless of if you prefer dodgeball over kickball, or vice versa,
or whether you play one or all three of the sports offered, the Recess
Time sports are also a sure way to meet over 600 people in the Portland
area. The people are friendly, the sports are competitive, the sponsor
bars are welcoming with great specials and, best of all, it’s legal to hit,
kick and throw inanimate objects at at your friends. What could be a
better way to get in shape?
Registration: Begins in August
(check website for exact opening date).
Games: Begin in September.
Cost: About $45–$55 for each sport.
Visit pdxkickball.com for details.
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AUTO HEALTH & FITNESS
photo: Tim Sugden
Hell on Wheels
Chrisanne Drives the Volvo C70 Convertible
I already had an appreciation for all things Swedish (meatballs,
IKEA, gummy fish) when Roger from Page One showed up to drop
off the 2006 Volvo C70 Convertible for our “literary” interest. After
a week-long test drive, my superficial appreciation now borders on
intense infatuation.
Upon inspection of this very sleek, sexy
two door in “Passion Red” (yep, that’s the
real dealer name), I decided there was only
one way to truly enjoy such a fine vehicle as
this: roadtrip! Was I going to enjoy my drive
to Seattle this weekend? Why yes, I thought, I
certainly will.
The interior is just as smooth and sleek
as the exterior—all leather seats with power
adjustments in the front two, six-disk CD
changer with an eight-speaker system (the
stereo even tells you what song is currently
playing on the radio), and, another perk I
particularly enjoy, dual climate control.
The center console is ultra slim, with the
sleek six-speed gearshift as the centerpiece.
This is also where the magic buttons that open
and close the top are located, a truly miraculous
feature—with one push of the button
you can go from coupe to convertible in 30
seconds and back again. And who doesn’t
look and feel totally hot in a convertible? The
hard top conveniently fits into the trunk space
still leaving more than ample space for a few
suitcases and a bag of shoes (perfect for my
weekend road trip). And it’s all still easily
accessible with the top down with the click
of the “load aid” button in the trunk. Super
handy indeed.
All packed up and sun shining down on
me, I made a quick stop at the gas station and
was on my way. I very quickly observed the
by Chrisanne Sapp
smoothness of the clutch and the seamless
transition between gears. The front wheel
drive really pulls you forward on the road, and
with the six-speed turbo-charged engine and
160mph speedometer, there’s no doubt that
this car wants to move. Quickly, I might add.
I so wanted to test the 0-60 time for this baby,
but alas, I was far too chicken. You’ll have to
take the dealer’s word for it.
Aside from the obvious comforts—power
everything, reading lights, cruise control—it’s
still a Volvo and thus is one of the safest cars
to drive. You’d never know this eye-catching
roadster also features hard-core safety features
like a roll-over protection system, safety cage,
whiplash protection system, inflatable door
mounted curtain, more airbag systems than
I can count, and a front end designed with
driver safety in focus. Piece of mind alone is
well worth the price tag (starting at $38,710).
Other then a quick stop to put up the
top when I realized my poor little pooch,
Riley, hated the wind-blown look, the drive
was fantastic. I enjoyed a comfortable ride, a
cinematic sunset and even great gas mileage—
29mpg on the highway and 20mpg in town. I
realized that driving really is more fun when
you have a cozy and super hot car to drive.
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OUTDOOR
Three Pools
Oregon Oasis
story & photos by Michael Oliver
Take a Dip in Nearby Swimming Holes
It’s August, and the dog-days of summer are unfolding in long, hot,
cloudless stretches. Unless you want to submerge yourself in the
murky depths of the Willamette River, a waterway better suited to
staying dry on a boat, you’ll need to get out of town for a refreshing
dip in nature. Luckily, not far outside the city limits lie countless swimming
holes to cool of your hot and bothered self.
Three Pools
Liquid Nirvana
Three Pools on the Little North Fork
of the Santiam River
Exploring all the swimming holes on this
one waterway alone could keep you occupied
until the chill and grey of fall creeps in, but
one of the most spectacular spots in the whole
state is Three Pools. Nestled at 1,600 feet in
the Willamette National Forest (fs.fed.us/r6/
willamette), this superlative swimming hole
is a veritable water park of volcanic chutes
and slides, waterfalls and jumping rocks, all
centered on the Caribbean-clear green water
of the Little North Fork of the Santiam River
near Salem.
If you need to work up a sweat before taking
the plunge, the four-and-a-half-mile-long
Little North Santiam Trail (#3338) meanders
along the river here, crossing over log bridges,
gorges and, of course, providing access to
many other smaller swimming holes where
you can chill out. Pick up the trail at the Shady
Cove Campground, which is less than a mile
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past the Three Pools turn-off on Forest Road
2207.
GETTING THERE: From I-5 in Salem,
take exit #253 and go east on RT 22. After
about 22 miles, look for the Little Santiam
Recreation Area sign, and then, across from
the Swiss Village restaurant, turn left onto
Little North Fork Road (Forest Road 2209).
After about 15 miles, FR 2209 turns to gravel,
and about 1.5 miles after that turn right at a
well-signed fork in the road onto Forest Road
2207. Go about 1.5 miles, then go right again
at the marked Three Pools turnoff and park.
About 25 yards beyond the bathrooms, a short
trail of stairs leads to the pools.
NOTE: You’ll need a NW Forest Pass ($5/
fern-laden grottos with plenty of spots to plop
yourself down and catch some sun. Bring a
group of friends, a bunch of snacks and some
reading material to complete the “tropical”
resort hotel feel.
GETTING THERE: Head east on I-84 and
take exit #41 (about a mile past the Bonneville
Dam exit). Turn right at the first stop, going
about a half-mile to the trailhead and park.
About 1.7 miles up the trail, just past Sorenson
Creek, the Lower Punchbowl Trail splits off
down toward the water. Follow this somewhat
steep trail for about a quarter-mile to the rocky
beach between Punchbowl and Lower Punchbowl
Falls, then move up or down the creek to
stake out your spot.
sandy beach, and if you dunk in and out of
the Columbia River fast enough, you probably
won’t grow a pollution-fueled second head.
Like any nude beach (more info at the Oregon
Clothing-Optional Beach Alliance: orcoba.
org/wst_page5.html), Collins has some minor
issues with gawkers, but thanks to a regular
horseback patrol by the Columbia County
Sheriff and a committed core of local “naturists,”
this beach is pretty safe and has a fairly
family-friendly vibe, with volleyball games
(ouch!), barbecues (careful!) and kids of all
ages running about au naturelle. If you just
can’t handle the full monty, Walton Beach is a
clothed beach just before Collins, on the same
stretch of river.
Punchbowl Falls
day, $30/year, naturenw.org/passes-nwpass.
htm) to park your car. Bring good
hiking shoes for the trek to the water.
Swim the Icon
Upper and Lower Punchbowl Falls
Sure, the Eagle Creek Trail (fs.fed.us/r6/
Columbia/trails/trail_440.htm) is one of the
most popular hikes in the
Gorge, and the cascades of
Upper and Lower Punchbowl
Falls are iconic Northwest
nature landmarks, but
on a scorching summer day
the “bowls” at the bottom
of these falls offer up some
of the yummiest swimming
anywhere near Portland.
Reminiscent of some grand
Hawaiian resort pool (only much more beautiful),
water scenically spills off the falls and
into deep, blue-green pools framed by lush,
NOTE: As at Three Pools, you’ll need a
NW Forest Pass to park your car, and good
hiking shoes are a must for the walk to the
bowls.
Dare to go Bare
Collins Beach, Sauvie Island
Okay, so it’s not technically a swimming
hole, but Collins Beach is a fantastic place
On a scorching summer day the
‘bowls’ at the bottom of Punchbowl
Falls offer up some of the
yummiest swimming anywhere
near Portland.
to let it all hang out—literally—and banish
your tan lines. This “official” clothing-optional
spot has an inviting stretch of clean,
GETTING THERE: Take Highway 30 west
from Portland, then turn right and cross the
Sauvie Island Bridge. After picking up your
parking permit (see below), turn left out of the
store parking lot onto NW Sauvie Island Road,
then turn right onto NW Reeder Road. After
about a quarter-mile Reeder Road becomes
gravel and you’ll see a sign on your right:
“Entering Clothing-Optional Area.” Foot trails
leading to the beach are on the right.
NOTE: You’ll need a parking permit
($3.50/day, $11/year), which you can pick up at
the Cracker Barrel Grocery (15005 NW Sauvie
Island Rd, 621-2960) at the base of the bridge
on the island.
Whether you decide to lounge in the
Santiam’s refreshing natural pools, frolick in
the Punch Bowl waterfall basins or relax in
your birthday suit on Sauvie Island, you’ll be
happy you got out of town to beat the August
heat. In a region where we get more than
enough moisture in the winter, it’s refreshing
to know that we have bountiful water sources
when we really need it.
August 2006 / PDXmagazine.com 59

SPORTS
Loren Roberts
Par
for the
Course
The JELD-WEN
Tradition Brings
World-Class Golf
to Town
by Jeremy Lloyd
The par 72 track is highlighted by
majestic stands of noble fir and a gently sloping
natural terrain; but don’t be deceived by
the aesthetic beauty. Lightning-fast greens,
deceptively placed water hazards and 114 bunkers
just waiting to consume wayward shots
can bring even the best golfers to their knees.
Local favorite Peter Jacobsen played a big
part four years ago in bringing Oregon its first
official Tour date since 1982. From 1988 to
2002, Peter Jacobsen Productions, Inc. helped
make the Fred Meyer Challenge one of the
most successful non-Tour events in the country,
and now manages the JELD-WEN event.
Jacobsen knows the course well and
was quick to praise—and at the same time
lament—its high degree of difficulty. “It’s
tough, it’s really tough,” said Jacobsen after
18 holes of play in last year’s tournament.
“The rough is just thick enough that when the
ball is sitting down there you can see it, and
it kind of tantalizes you into thinking you can
get to the green, but you can’t.”
“The greens are firm and the approaches
are soft,” continued Jacobsen, noting the
contrast of the lush fairway with the slick
putting surface. “If you carry the ball to the
green from the fairway, it will hit and run to
the back. If you land short, it stops. You’ve got
to hit great iron shots here.”
Perhaps the most nerve-wracking—and
certainly tournament-altering—hole has been
the par four 17th, featuring a narrow fairway
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Boasting a history of frantic Sunday finishes and a field stocked with
PGA Tour legends, the JELD-WEN Tradition (jeldwentradition.com) returns
August 21–27 for its fourth year at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in
Aloha (4805 SW 229th Ave, 649-8191, reservegolf.com). The Reserve’s South
Course, a 7,196-yard masterpiece designed by Portland native John Fought,
will set the scenic stage for the last major tournament of the 2006 Champions
Tour season.
hugged on the left by a creek and on the right
by a series of sand traps and merciless rough.
This combination of an unforgiving
course and a high level of competition has led
to a perfect storm of Sunday dramatics in each
of the last three years that the Tradition has
called Oregon home.
“I didn’t think I had much of a chance
until the end,” said Loren Roberts after coming
back from three strokes down in the final
two holes to force a playoff and eventually
claim the trophy in 2005.
The 2004 tournament a similar storyline,
with Craig Stadler making four straight birdies
down the stretch to erase a five stroke deficit
while the leaders crumbled around him. “I
never even thought of winning until I got up
to 18,” said “The Walrus” in his post-tournament
press conference. “You’re probably as
surprised as I am.”
And don’t forget about Tom Watson,
who nailed a pressure packed birdie try on 18
to shake off a four-way tie and win the event’s
inaugural championship in 2003.
This year’s tournament will feature
returning champs Roberts, Stadler and Watson,
in addition to the likes of Dana Quigley,
Jim Thorpe and Hale Irwin, and of course,
Jacobsen. The lineup may be set, but if past
years are any indicator, local golf fans can only
expect an unpredictable Sunday finish at the
2006 JELD-WEN Tradition.
Some quotes used in this article were provided courtesy of Oregon
Insider Sports.com.
photos: Steve Dipaola Photography
EVENT DETAILS & SCHEDULE
Monday
Gulfstream Aerospace Am-Am
Gates open 6:30am
All day: Practice rounds
Tuesday
Gulfstream Aerospace Pro-Am
Gates open 6:30am
7am: Gulfstream Pro-Am tee times begin
Wednesday
NIKE GOLF Junior Day
Gates open 7:30am
All day: Practice rounds
10:30am: NIKE GOLF clinic w/ Craig Stadler
11:30am: NIKE GOLF Pitch, Putt & Drive Contest
1:45pm: NIKE GOLF Junior Day Awards
3:30pm: NIKE GOLF Junior Shootout
Thursday
Gates open 7:30am
8:30am: First Championship Round begins
Friday
Gates open 7:30am
8:30am: Second Championship Round begins
Saturday
Umpqua Bank Customer Appreciation Day
Gates open 7:30am
8:30am: Third Championship Round begins
Sunday
Gates open 7:30am
8:30am: Final Championship Round begins
After play: 2006 JELD-WEN Tradition 18th Green
Awards Ceremony
TICKET PRICES & PACKAGES
Available at jeldwentradition.com or 866-503-
2003, and at Umpqua Bank locations.
Mon–Wed: FREE
One Day Tournament ticket (grounds only): $15
Tournament Pass (grounds only): $45
Tournament Pass (clubhouse privileges): $50
Add $5 for tickets purchased at gate.
*Kids 16 & under FREE with ticketed adult
Ticket Packages (not available at gates)
#1 $40 ($100 value)
- One Tournament Pass (grounds only)
- One Tournament Round public parking pass
- $35 worth of McCormick & Schmick’s dining
certificates
*For clubhouse privileges add $5 ($105 value)
#2 $65 ($185 value)
- Two Tournament Passes (grounds only)
- One Tournament Round public parking pass
- $70 worth of McCormick & Schmick’s dining
certificates
- One sleeve of Nike MOJO golf balls
*For clubhouse privileges add $10 ($195 value)

SPORTS
by Jeremy Lloyd
Sportfight
Saturday, August 5
Sportfight XVII – Hot Zone
Mixed martial arts returns to the Rose Garden this month in all its
violent splendor. Welter weight champ Chris Wilson (8-1-0) will
defend his title against challenger Levern Clark (20-14-1) in the
main event, while the co-main event features a battle between
Ryan Schultz (13-7-1) and Cam Ward (7-1-0). Some more
fighters to look for: Tony Sanza (4-1-0) representing the US Army
against ring veteran Pat Healy (14-9-0).
Where: Rose Garden When: 7:30pm Price: $28–$168 Tickets:
rosequarter.com, 877-789-ROSE
Saturday, August 12
Portland Beavers vs. Tacoma Rainiers
If you catch only one Beavers game this month, make it Rodney
McCray night. Who is Rodney McCray, you ask? Remember
the highlight you’ve seen a million times of an opposing player
crashing through one of the wooden panels in the outfield
fence at PGE Park? Yeah, that’s him. For the record, Rodney
didn’t make the catch, but he did gain instant cult figure status.
Fittingly, the first 2,000 fans in attendance will be given a free
Rodney McCray “Bobblefence.”
Where: PGE Park When: 7:05pm Price: $8–$13 Tickets:
ticketmaster.com, 224-4400
Soo-Yun Kang at the 2005 Safeway Classic
Monday, August 14–Sunday, August 20
Safeway Classic
2005 Safeway Classic winner Soo-Yun Kang returns to take on
some of the best female golfers in the business, including Juli
Inkster, Karrie Webb and Se Ri Pak. The action officially gets
underway early Friday morning following a variety of Amateur
and Pro-Am events earlier in the week. Spend $25 at any local
Safeway and receive a coupon good for two single-day passes.
Where: Columbia Edgewater Country Club When: 7:30am
Price: $10 one-day, $50 week Tickets: safewaygolf.com,
626-2711
Thursday, August 17–Sunday, August 20
Dew Action Sports Tour – Vans Invitational
Four straight days of big air back flips, bone-jarring wipeouts
and unabashed skater slang make the Vans Invitational one of
the most entertaining competitions. Can’t-miss events include
the BMX Vert and Dirt finals on Friday, the Skate Vert finals on
Saturday, and the Freestyle Motocross finals on Sunday.
Where: Rose Quarter When: Thu 3pm, Fri–Sun 11am Price:
$15 one-day, $40 four-day Tickets: rosequarter.com, 877-789-
ROSE
photo: Jeremy Lloyd
Dew Action Sports Tour – Vans Invitational
Saturday, August 26
Rumble @ the Roseland XXIV
A 25-foot octagon-shaped cage known as “The Slammer” will
serve as center stage at the Roseland Theater as 18 bouts
between amateur fighters entertain a raucous crowd. Truly a
unique experience in a setting worthy of a Van Damme movie,
the Rumble @ the Roseland delivers all the adrenaline of a real
street fight—sans the black eye and stolen wallet.
Where: Roseland Theater When: 7pm Price: $22–$62 Tickets:
ticketswest.com, 800-922-TIXX
photo: Jeremy Lloyd
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Top Ten Places to Stay Cool
August is here, probably the hottest month we’ll
experience in the Northwest, and though we may
not hit California highs of 110 degrees, we’re still
gosh-darn overheated up here. As Portlanders,
we do everything we can to get the most fresh
air and sunshine during the summer, but on some
particularly scorching days, we just want to hang
out somewhere a whole lot colder than our unair-conditioned
home. With this list of the top ten
coolest places in Portland, there’s no need to
sweat it out.
1. Sephora at Washingon Square Mall
The mall is one big air-conditioned Mecca, but this cosmetic mega center keeps its interior extra-cool to prevent
makeup—and you—from melting.
2. Lloyd Center Ice Rink
Another air-conditioned mall, but this one with actual ice! Do your best to fall down as much as you can to experience
full freezing potential.
3. The Lawrence Gallery’s Tuscan Wine Cellar
Reserve the gallery’s private, stone-cold underground retreat for an August lunch, dinner or reception. (More
info at lawrencegallery.net or 228-1776).
4. The bar at Henry’s 12th St Tavern
The ring of ice that lines the top of the bar is meant to keep your drinks cold, but we guarantee you’ll stay
chilled, too.
5. Clinton Street Theater (with a cold brew in hand)
Any movie theater is a great place to cool off, but here you can bring in an ice-cold beer from Clinton Street
Brewing for a really cold afternoon at the movies.
6. The penguin exhibit at the Oregon Zoo
These endangered Humboldt penguins never sweat, so why not join them?
7. Winco supermarkets
Cheap ice cream, popsicles, beer, frozen vegetables—oh yeah, and plenty of open freezers to stand in front of.
8. The soaking pool at Kennedy School
Dip into this greenery-surrounded, tiled pool and feel refreshed. ($5 per hour, free for hotel guests).
9. Downtown fountains
We don’t recommend jumping into the Skidmore Fountain, but do wade in the Jamison Square water and run
through the streams shooting up to the sky at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
10. The walk-in humidor at Rich’s Cigar Store (downtown and NW locations)
Kept in the low 70 degrees or cooler for the cigars’ ultimate freshness, you too can enjoy the refreshing air
while picking out a new box of stogies.
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