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5th Annual Portland Winter Light Festival Features Over 100 Artists
Portland, Or. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) presented by Portland General Electric featured over 100 artists in varied media such as video projection mapping, fire sculpture, and live performance. This was the fifth year for the festival and the theme...
PREVIEW: Northwest Film Center to Host 43rd Portland International Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center will showcase and celebrate its 43rd international and regional storytelling through film. The 10-day festival will take place on March 6-15, 2020 at various locations. Some goals of the Portland International Film Festival...
Plans Set for New Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration
Portland, OR. Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization, serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture-focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY)...
Local JDRF Poised to Celebrate “25 Years Strong” in Bold Ways
Portland, OR. "JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our focus is on finding a cure; until we do, the advancements we’re making every day ease the burden of those living with the disease." That's the message the JDRF of...
Girl Scouts of Oregon Work to Educate Scouts about Women’s Rights
Portland, Or. The Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington are working hard to help shape America's future leaders. Now leaders say they could use your help with their year-end giving campaign. They need funding for programs like the organization's upcoming annual...
Coming Up: William Temple House Selected as Christmas Ships Featured Charity
Portland, OR. Would you like to join the parade of giving this December? William Temple House was selected by the Christmas Ships organization as its 2019 charity and you can help the organization as well. At two Christmas Ship Meet & Greet events you can bring...
Oregon Humane Society Seeks Heroes to Honor
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for animal heroes and heroic humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals. They will be honored at the OHS Heroes Luncheon on February 20th, 2020 in downtown Portland. Do you...
FALL PREVIEW: Diamonds & Denim Theme Will Sparkle at INCIGHT Gala
Portland, OR. The INCIGHT Gala is coming up on Saturday, October 5th at the Sentinel Hotel. Diamonds and Denim is the theme, so organizers encourage guests to feel comfortable wearing gala attire from both ends of the spectrum. They promise, "a night of luxury and...
FALL PREVIEW: RMHC’s Hearts & Hands Gala to Raise Much Needed Funds for Seriously Ill Children
Portland OR. RMHC supporters want you to join them for the Hearts & Hands Gala coming up on October 5th! It's the biggest benefit of the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington. The event will be held at The Nines (at 525 SW...
FALL PREVIEW: Pacific Pug Rescue to Host “Pints for Pugs” Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Grab your pug and head to the Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop near Providence Park on Saturday, September 14th. The taproom will donate one dollar for every pint sold to the Pacific Pug Rescue. The fundraiser is for those 21 and over, and will support the...
NEWS
Cast Iron Studios Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Fundraiser for Stone Soup
Portland, OR. More than 100 guests turned out to dance the Charleston, and toast twenty years of Cast Iron Studios at its roaring twenties gala. The February 8th anniversary gala at Classic Foods in Northeast Portland was also a benefit for Stone Soup, which is a...
Local Nonprofits Team up to Provide Free Care for Veteran’s pets
Portland, OR. The nonprofit, Do Good Multnomah, which works with under-served and homeless veterans, teamed up with the Oregon Humane Society and other organizations on February 13th to provide free vaccinations and health exams for the pets of local veterans....
Portland Art Museum Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Mount St. Helen’s Eruption
Portland, Or. To mark the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the Portland Art Museum is presenting an exhibition that portrays artists’ responses to the beauty and power of the volcano. The exhibition will run through May 17th at the...
Oscar Nomination Adds Golden Glow to Oregon’s Film Scene
Portland, OR. Will the crew from Oregon based Laika studios take home an Oscar? The Yeti-themed, global-trotting adventure, Missing Link has been the front runner since it won the Golden Globe in early January. The film was written and directed by Chris Butler and...
5th Annual Portland Winter Light Festival Features Over 100 Artists
Portland, Or. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) presented by Portland General Electric featured over 100 artists in varied media such as video projection mapping, fire sculpture, and live performance. This was the fifth year for the festival and the theme...
Concordia University Gala Featuring “Common” Raises Over $355,000
Portland, OR. The Concordia University gala that was anything but common, even though the keynote speaker uses "Common" as his moniker. He posed for a photo with interim president Rev. Dr. Tom Ries, event honoree Swati Adarkar, (Keynote speaker Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.,...
Portland-Set Disney+ Original Film “Timmy Failure” Premieres at Sundance
Portland, OR. Disney Plus held the premiere of “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” at the 10-day Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival wraps on February 2nd. Directed by Tom McCarthy, a filmmaker known for “Spotlight,” the best picture winner at the...
COMING UP
5th Annual Portland Winter Light Festival Features Over 100 Artists
Portland, Or. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) presented by Portland General Electric featured over 100 artists in varied media such as video projection mapping, fire sculpture, and live performance. This was the fifth year for the festival and the theme...
PREVIEW: Northwest Film Center to Host 43rd Portland International Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center will showcase and celebrate its 43rd international and regional storytelling through film. The 10-day festival will take place on March 6-15, 2020 at various locations. Some goals of the Portland International Film Festival...
Plans Set for New Oregon 2020 Lunar New Year Celebration
Portland, OR. Chinese Friendship Association of Portland (CFAP) is a non-profit organization, serving the local community. CFAP organizes multiple education and culture-focused events all year long, with their most popular event being the annual Lunar New Year (LNY)...
Local JDRF Poised to Celebrate “25 Years Strong” in Bold Ways
Portland, OR. "JDRF is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our focus is on finding a cure; until we do, the advancements we’re making every day ease the burden of those living with the disease." That's the message the JDRF of...
Girl Scouts of Oregon Work to Educate Scouts about Women’s Rights
Portland, Or. The Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington are working hard to help shape America's future leaders. Now leaders say they could use your help with their year-end giving campaign. They need funding for programs like the organization's upcoming annual...
Coming Up: William Temple House Selected as Christmas Ships Featured Charity
Portland, OR. Would you like to join the parade of giving this December? William Temple House was selected by the Christmas Ships organization as its 2019 charity and you can help the organization as well. At two Christmas Ship Meet & Greet events you can bring...
Oregon Humane Society Seeks Heroes to Honor
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) is now accepting nominations for animal heroes and heroic humans who have had a positive impact on the lives of animals. They will be honored at the OHS Heroes Luncheon on February 20th, 2020 in downtown Portland. Do you...
FALL PREVIEW: Diamonds & Denim Theme Will Sparkle at INCIGHT Gala
Portland, OR. The INCIGHT Gala is coming up on Saturday, October 5th at the Sentinel Hotel. Diamonds and Denim is the theme, so organizers encourage guests to feel comfortable wearing gala attire from both ends of the spectrum. They promise, "a night of luxury and...
FALL PREVIEW: RMHC’s Hearts & Hands Gala to Raise Much Needed Funds for Seriously Ill Children
Portland OR. RMHC supporters want you to join them for the Hearts & Hands Gala coming up on October 5th! It's the biggest benefit of the year for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington. The event will be held at The Nines (at 525 SW...
FALL PREVIEW: Pacific Pug Rescue to Host “Pints for Pugs” Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Grab your pug and head to the Civic Taproom and Bottle Shop near Providence Park on Saturday, September 14th. The taproom will donate one dollar for every pint sold to the Pacific Pug Rescue. The fundraiser is for those 21 and over, and will support the...
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5th Annual Portland Winter Light Festival Features Over 100 Artists
Portland, Or. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) presented by Portland General Electric featured over 100 artists in varied media such as video projection mapping, fire sculpture, and live performance. This was the fifth year for the festival and the theme...
PREVIEW: Northwest Film Center to Host 43rd Portland International Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center will showcase and celebrate its 43rd international and regional storytelling through film. The 10-day festival will take place on March 6-15, 2020 at various locations. Some goals of the Portland International Film Festival...
NEWS
Cast Iron Studios Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Fundraiser for Stone Soup
Portland, OR. More than 100 guests turned out to dance the Charleston, and toast twenty years of Cast Iron Studios at its roaring twenties gala. The February 8th anniversary gala at Classic Foods in Northeast Portland was also a benefit for Stone Soup, which is a...
Local Nonprofits Team up to Provide Free Care for Veteran’s pets
Portland, OR. The nonprofit, Do Good Multnomah, which works with under-served and homeless veterans, teamed up with the Oregon Humane Society and other organizations on February 13th to provide free vaccinations and health exams for the pets of local veterans....
Portland Art Museum Commemorates 40th Anniversary of Mount St. Helen’s Eruption
Portland, Or. To mark the 40th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980, the Portland Art Museum is presenting an exhibition that portrays artists’ responses to the beauty and power of the volcano. The exhibition will run through May 17th at the...
Oscar Nomination Adds Golden Glow to Oregon’s Film Scene
Portland, OR. Will the crew from Oregon based Laika studios take home an Oscar? The Yeti-themed, global-trotting adventure, Missing Link has been the front runner since it won the Golden Globe in early January. The film was written and directed by Chris Butler and...
5th Annual Portland Winter Light Festival Features Over 100 Artists
Portland, Or. The Portland Winter Light Festival (PDXWLF) presented by Portland General Electric featured over 100 artists in varied media such as video projection mapping, fire sculpture, and live performance. This was the fifth year for the festival and the theme...
Concordia University Gala Featuring “Common” Raises Over $355,000
Portland, OR. The Concordia University gala that was anything but common, even though the keynote speaker uses "Common" as his moniker. He posed for a photo with interim president Rev. Dr. Tom Ries, event honoree Swati Adarkar, (Keynote speaker Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr.,...
Portland-Set Disney+ Original Film “Timmy Failure” Premieres at Sundance
Portland, OR. Disney Plus held the premiere of “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made” at the 10-day Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The festival wraps on February 2nd. Directed by Tom McCarthy, a filmmaker known for “Spotlight,” the best picture winner at the...
PREVIEW: Northwest Film Center to Host 43rd Portland International Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center will showcase and celebrate its 43rd international and regional storytelling through film. The 10-day festival will take place on March 6-15, 2020 at various locations. Some goals of the Portland International Film Festival...
Brides for a Cause Raises Funds for Local Charities With Annual Dress Dash
Portland, OR. Once a year the nonprofit Brides for a Cause offers wedding dresses for just $150. Brides started lining up at 4:00 am on Saturday morning and by the end of the day, hundreds had found their dream dresses. The sale featured more than 500 wedding dresses....
Arlene Schnitzer Donates Record-Breaking $10 Million to Portland Art Museum
Portland, OR. The Portland Art Museum announced a landmark gift of $10 million from philanthropist Arlene Schnitzer. This represents the largest contribution from an individual donor in the 127-year history of the institution. The gift was announced at the Museum by...
