Comments on: Free Events This Weekend in Portland: Dec 5–7 http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:26:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: garrett http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/#comment-47866 garrett Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:23:39 +0000 http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=743#comment-47866 If there is anyone that would like MISTLETOE for an event or info plese contact www.genuineoregonmistletoe.com or email me at oregonmistletoe@yahoo.com If there is anyone that would like MISTLETOE for an event or info plese contact http://www.genuineoregonmistletoe.com or email me at oregonmistletoe@yahoo.com

]]> By: Kim http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/#comment-9037 Kim Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:56:00 +0000 http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=743#comment-9037 Sunday, December 7 This Way Home is performing a free house concert at 6:00 p.m. Limited seating is available. Contact Johnette Orpinela at ojohnette@comcast.net or phone (503) 788-2334 to reserve a seat. This Way Home is an eclectic 8-member world folk-fusion ensemble. Their music draws on a variety of folk traditions to create its unique sound. The inspiration of composer and musician Shawn Orpinela, whose passion for exploring different folk traditions and playing with rhythm and texture, creates this inspiring and intricately complex music. Their sets feature spirited pieces where instrumental lines dance above the pulsing beat of the cajon, lovely melodies set in lush, ever changing textures, and plain old fun, hand-clapping songs, inviting the audience to connect to a sound that is simultaneously new and familiar. There is no admission charge, but the band will happily accept donations in support of their upcoming CD recording project. Sunday, December 7

This Way Home is performing a free house concert at 6:00 p.m.
Limited seating is available. Contact Johnette Orpinela at ojohnette@comcast.net or phone (503) 788-2334 to reserve a seat.

This Way Home is an eclectic 8-member world folk-fusion ensemble. Their music draws on a variety of folk traditions to create its unique sound. The inspiration of composer and musician Shawn Orpinela, whose passion for exploring different folk traditions and playing with rhythm and texture, creates this inspiring and intricately complex music. Their sets feature spirited pieces where instrumental lines dance above the pulsing beat of the cajon, lovely melodies set in lush, ever changing textures, and plain old fun, hand-clapping songs, inviting the audience to connect to a sound that is simultaneously new and familiar.

There is no admission charge, but the band will happily accept donations in support of their upcoming CD recording project.

]]> By: MeghanH http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/#comment-9033 MeghanH Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:47:45 +0000 http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=743#comment-9033 Left out bits of important info: This ride is Saturday, Dec. 6th. Also, PWTC's website: http://www.pwtc.com/index.php/schedule/more/pwtc_rides/ Left out bits of important info: This ride is Saturday, Dec. 6th. Also, PWTC’s website: http://www.pwtc.com/index.php/schedule/more/pwtc_rides/

]]> By: MeghanH http://aroundthesunblog.com/2008/12/05/free-events-this-weekend-in-portland-dec-5%e2%80%937/#comment-9032 MeghanH Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:46:29 +0000 http://aroundthesunblog.com/?p=743#comment-9032 Although they encourage folks to purchase a membership in their organization (which is not free), just joining in on an occasional bike ride with the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club is usually free. An interesting ride this weekend: Holiday Express Ride Distance 28 miles. Leaves 10:30am from SE 47th & Steele (Woodstock Park). A train buffs’ delight!! Ride next to the famous #4449… a truly majestic steam locomotive!!...if you like trains it does not get any better!!....it’s holiday time in the big city!! Check out the pictures at: http://www.orhf.org/holidayexpress/index.html We’ll be on the Eastbank Esplanade twice to take it all in...a gently climb to the Rose Garden for the view, back through NW Portland with a final stop for coffee or eats on Woodstock Blvd. Level: B+ Non-group ride. Ride leader: Benn Schonman 503.775.8300 Although they encourage folks to purchase a membership in their organization (which is not free), just joining in on an occasional bike ride with the Portland Wheelmen Touring Club is usually free.

An interesting ride this weekend:
Holiday Express Ride
Distance 28 miles. Leaves 10:30am from SE 47th & Steele (Woodstock Park). A train buffs’ delight!! Ride next to the famous #4449… a truly majestic steam locomotive!!…if you like trains it does not get any better!!….it’s holiday time in the big city!! Check out the pictures at: http://www.orhf.org/holidayexpress/index.html

We’ll be on the Eastbank Esplanade twice to take it all in…a gently climb to the Rose Garden for the view, back through NW Portland with a final stop for coffee or eats on Woodstock Blvd. Level: B+ Non-group ride. Ride leader: Benn Schonman 503.775.8300

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