COMING UP
NW Dance Project Begins Socially Distanced In-Person Classes
Portland, OR. The NW Dance Project, a Portland-based contemporary dance company, had to make significant COVID-19 adjustments since it went fully virtual on March 13th. The nonprofit's phased reopening began on August 3rd, with the renewal of some in-person classes...
Popular Portland Book Festival Turns Page and Plans to Go Online
Portland, OR. The Portland Book Festival will look different than the picture above this year. Book Lovers won't be crowding in to hear from noted authors as in the past. The literary staple of the Pacific Northwest since 2005 is changing its long-standing event from...
Compassion Connect Innovates to Attract Volunteers and Raise Funds During Pandemic
Portland, OR. Despite the challenges that have ensued in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, Compassion Connect has continued to provide resource connections and unite some churches that serve Portland neighborhoods. Thanks to the continued support of donors, the...
Architectural Heritage Center to Reopen With New Exhibit: “Darcelle XV at Home”
Portland, OR. The Architectural Heritage Center will be reopening on July 24th with an new exhibit called, “Darcelle XV at Home.” Many Portlander’s know Darcelle XV as the beloved “world's oldest working drag queen,” who has been a staple of the Portland LGBTQ+ and...
NEWS
Rose Festival Plans a Return to Normal with Rose City Reunion
Portland, OR. After two years of virtual and porch-side events, the Rose Festival will be returning to in-person events for 2022. The Portland Rose Festival has announced that many of the signature events, including CityFair, the Grand Floral Parade, and the Starlight...
Literary Arts Resumes In-Person Lectures
Portland, OR. After two years online, the Portland Arts & Lectures series resumed in-person events on January 27th. Author Cathy Park Hong was featured at a Literary Arts lecture held at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Cathy Park Hong was born to Korean...
Oregon Ballet Theatre Fans Will Sink Their Teeth into Dracula
Portland, OR. Oregon Ballet Theater (OBT) has announced it will take a uniquely Portland approach to the month of love with the premiere of Ben Stevenson’s Dracula. It's based on Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic novel of the same title. (Photo credit, Kat Luber courtesy...
February 4th is National Wear Red Day for Heart Health Awareness
Portland, OR. Women who think they’re healthy often misread the symptoms of a heart attack because they don’t think it could happen to them. That’s why it’s crucial to learn about heart attacks, know your numbers and live heart-healthy. Now is a good time to review...
The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Winners Announced
Park City, UT. After nine days, 84 feature films and 59 short films, the juries have deliberated and audience members voted. This was the second year the festival was held online. The Grand Jury Prize was awarded to Nanny (U.S. Dramatic), which is seen above. Director...
Chinese New Year Plans Take Shape at Lan Su Garden
Portland, OR. The Year of the Tiger kicks off on Tuesday, February 1st and the Lan Su Garden Garden is ready. The garden hosts one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations in the Pacific Northwest including a lion dance performance at the garden's Entrance Plaza....
Pandemic Forces 2022 Sundance Film Festival Online for Second Year
Portland, OR. The 2022 Sundance Film Festival opened on January 20th, debuting its lineup of new documentary and narrative films via streaming for the second year in a row. Films are viewed online and there are chat sessions online as well, like the one pictured above...
COMING UP
Shop Local with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego Holiday Marketplace
Portland, OR. You could find your next Christmas gift at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego Holiday Marketplace. It showcases work from over 30 local artists including fine art, wood, ceramics, jewelry, handmade gifts, ornaments, textiles, confections, accessories, and...
Literary Arts Puts Portland Book Festival Online
Portland, OR. For the past 35 years, Literary Arts has built a community around literature, books, and storytelling. A yearly highlight was the Portland Book Festival, pictured above. This year due to COVID-19 the nonprofit is moving its annual Portland Book Festival...
Howloween at the Oregon Zoo Offers Perfectly Spooky Stroll
Portland, OR. For many families, the current pandemic has made trick-or-treating impossible, but that doesn't mean they can't get in the Halloween spirit like the ring-tailed lemur pictured above. During the Oregon Zoo's annual Howloween festivities, kids can show off...
LIFESTYLE
The Pixie Project Continues Helping Animals During Pandemic
Portland, OR. With most people working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, pet companionship has become more important to many. Whether you're in need of a new furry friend or are seeking veterinary care for your pet, the nonprofit Pixie Project is continuing to...
Northwest Academy Students Perform Original Musical and Raise $295,000
Portland, OR. The Northwest Academy hosted Club Cabaret, "The Mad Hatter's Cocktail Party" at The Nines Hotel in downtown Portland. The event raised $295,000 for academic programs and student scholarships. Supporters at the February 29th benefit included Amy Hillman,...
Oregon Humane Society Honors Heroic Pets and People at Diamond Collar Awards
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society (OHS) honored heroic people and pets at the annual Diamond Collar Awards luncheon. The luncheon took place on February 20th at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Pets and people were recognized for their compassion, dedication, and...
NEWS
Portland Backpack Raises $75,000 With Virtual Benefit
Portland, OR. Groups small and large gathered to participate in Portland Backpack's "Backpacking Around Portland" virtual event on November 10th. Portland Backpack provides weekend meal sacks to Portland Public Elementary School students who rely on free school meals....
Bank of America Awards $1.4 Million to Nonprofits in 2021
Portland, OR. Bank of America provided $1,481,114 in grants in 2021 to more than 60 nonprofits in the region. The funds support career development, housing security, food security, education, and services supporting economic mobility for individuals and families and...
Toy and Joy Makers’ Annual Holiday Toy Drive Helps Families
Portland, OR. For over 100 years, Toy and Joy Makers has promoted the spirit of helping children and their families during the holiday season. Last year the organization provided toys to 7,529 children. The annual toy drive was founded by the Portland Fire &...
2021 Christmas Ships Parade Ready to Set Sail
Portland, OR. The 2021 Christmas Ships Parade season is upon us. It will launch on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers for 15 nights, beginning on Friday, December 3rd through Tuesday, December 21st. There are six nights when the ships have a combined fleet (all boats...
‘Giving Tuesday’ Offers a Chance to Celebrate Local Nonprofits
Portland, OR. Giving Tuesday is coming up on November 30th. It was launched in 2012 as a way to get people to donate on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving when people are already opening their wallets for the kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Charities and...
Wy’East Mountain Academy Launches Financial Aid Program With Fundraiser
Portland, OR. Wy'East Mountain Academy is an outdoor-oriented, action sports academy designed to develop students in the classroom as well as in the outdoors. The organization is launching a nonprofit foundation to help offer financial aid to students who otherwise...
Jesuit High School’s Hybrid Financial Aid Benefit Raises Over $339,330
Portland, OR. Jesuit High School held its "Financial Aid LIVE" benefit and raised over $339,330. The emcees were a current senior, Theron Abel, and alumna and KATU reporter Genevieve Reaume who graduated in 2011. Before the pandemic, the annual financial aid benefit...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation Awards 77 Grants to Nonprofits Across Five States
Portland, OR. In its latest round of community grant funding, the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation awarded 77 community grants to local nonprofits across its five-state footprint totaling $305,500. Employees also work "hands-on" like those seen above during the tenth...
Portland Volunteer Opportunities for Thanksgiving are Abundant
Portland, OR. Many nonprofits are providing free meals on Thanksgiving. Women and children (seen above) will celebrate together at a shelter called Shepherd's Door. It's a program where children can stay with their mothers during addiction recovery, vocational...
Evergreen Museum Partners With Nonprofit Honoring Veterans
McMinnville, OR. The Evergreen Museum has partnered with the non-profit Veterans' Legacies and become the location of its new world headquarters in the Aviation Museum. The headquarters marks the first-time family members, friends, caregivers, and veterans themselves...
