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Cinema Unbound Drive-In at Zidell Yards in Portland August and September

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Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay Enjoy movies from the comfort of your car in August and September at the Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon. The series started on August 6 and continues Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights through September 27. Movies range from Knives and Skin, about a young girl's disappearance in the Midwest … Continue reading Cinema Unbound Drive-In at Zidell Yards in Portland August and September

Rise & Roll, a free open-air roller disco, in Portland August and September

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Grab your dancing shoes—well, skates actually—and get down outside as DJ Count Daddy and DJ SugarPDX spin disco favorites on three Sundays in August and September. This free Rise & Roll event will be held 6-10 p.m. at the Da Vinci Arts Middle School at NE 26th Avenue and NE Everett Street in Portland on … Continue reading Rise & Roll, a free open-air roller disco, in Portland August and September

Armchair photo tours: Rogerson Clematis Gardens in Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Photos by Cheryl Landes The Rogerson Clematis Gardens has the most extensive collection of clematis of any other public garden in North America. Nineteen hundred clematis representing more than 850 species grow in this garden behind the historic farmhouse and the greenhouses at Luscher Farm in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Brewster Rogerson started the collection in … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Rogerson Clematis Gardens in Lake Oswego, Oregon

Armchair photo tours: Hughes Water Gardens in Tualatin, Oregon

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A lotus flower at the Hughes Water Gardens in Tualatin, Oregon Photos by Cheryl Landes Whether you're looking for garden ideas, ideas to brighten your yard, garden supplies, or you just want to browse the beautiful displays, Hughes Water Gardens is the place to go. The entrance to Hughes Water Gardens in Tualatin, Oregon This … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Hughes Water Gardens in Tualatin, Oregon

Armchair photo tours: Stark’s Vacuum Museum in Portland

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Photos by Cheryl Landes Stark's Vacuum Museum is on a wall in the Stark's Vacuums showroom in downtown Portland, Oregon. Twenty-five vacuum cleaners from the late 1800s through the late 1970s are on display. There's also a timeline that covers milestones in vacuum cleaner history and technology, along with old ads and articles published in popular … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: Stark’s Vacuum Museum in Portland

Discover Catios 2020 videos and The 8th Annual Catio Tour livestream on September 12 feature amazing hangouts for felines

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Felines Unleashed, one of the featured catios in the Discover Catios 2020 video series hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and the Portland Audubon Society Are your cats insisting that you create an awesome pad for them? Look no further than the videos at Discover Catios 2020. This virtual event features some of … Continue reading Discover Catios 2020 videos and The 8th Annual Catio Tour livestream on September 12 feature amazing hangouts for felines

2020 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival streaming this weekend from Portland

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Instead of cancelling the 40th Cathedral Park Jazz Festival this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jazz Society of Oregon decided to host it online. It started streaming yesterday, July 17, and continues through Sunday night, July 19. Today's performances continue until 10 p.m. Pacific time. Tomorrow, the music starts at 2 p.m. and … Continue reading 2020 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival streaming this weekend from Portland

Portland Art Museum offers free admission this weekend, discounts after

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Photo by Cheryl Landes The Portland Art Museum (PAM) reopened Thursday with limitations in place from COVID-19. Through Sunday, July 19, admission is free. Reservations are required and visits are limited to an hour. Get your free timed ticket. Masks are required for ages 2 and older, and visitors must maintain six feet distance. Starting … Continue reading Portland Art Museum offers free admission this weekend, discounts after

Armchair photo tours: The Harris Covered Bridge near Philomath, Oregon

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Photos by Cheryl Landes The Harris Covered Bridge was named for George Harris, an early settler in the Philomath area. The 75-foot bridge crosses Marys River and was built by H. W. Fiedler to replace a covered bridge in the same location. The bridge has a Howe truss design with rounded portals and narrow windows … Continue reading Armchair photo tours: The Harris Covered Bridge near Philomath, Oregon