Category Archives: Culture

19th Annual Good in the Neighborhood Multicultural Music & Food Festival & Parade 2011

All Activities are hosted at King School Park except where noted. Monday, June 20 – Kick-off (6-10pm) McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland Friday, June 24 – Good Neighbor Night (6-9pm)  King School Park, NE 6th & Humboldt Streets … Continue reading

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The Cully Community Market is back June 5th through September 11th

The Cully Community Market is back for another season of sharing the tastes and sounds of summer. The market’s mission is to bring healthful, affordable, locally produced food to Cully residents, and to provide a space for neighbors to exchange goods and culture … Continue reading

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Come share your thoughts about the future of Cully-Concordia children!

We’ve heard what you think about early childhood development in your neighborhood. Now we need your help to move forward and finalize the recommendations. COME SHARE YOUR IDEAS. Wednesday, May 11th 6- 7:30 p.m. Milagros Boutique 5433 NE 30th Avenue … Continue reading

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TEDx Comes to Concordia University May 14th. Get tickets now!

For more information download the Concordia TEDx Press Release www.TEDxConcordiaUPortland.com

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Introducing Friends of Last Thursday, Saturday, April 2nd

In partnership with Portland’s Office of Neighborhood Involvement, a group of dedicated volunteers has spent the last year preparing to assume a stewardship role of the popular arts festival, Last Thursday on Alberta. Friends of Last Thursday’s (FOLT) mission states, … Continue reading

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Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods Awards $14, 597 in Grants for Diverse, Community-driven Projects

On Tuesday, January 18, 2011, the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods (NECN) Board of Directors approved grant funding of $14,597 for a total of eleven community projects as recommended by the Neighborhood Small Grants Community Committee. The overall goal of this … Continue reading

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Best of Curious Comedy Supporting Alberta Main Street Saturday, January 8, 2010

A Benefit at the Curious Comedy Theater for the Alberta Main Street Project January 8, 2011 Curious Comedy Theater 5225 NE M L King Blvd Portland, OR 97211 Show is at 8pm, doors open at 7:15pm. Tickets are $15 at … Continue reading

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United Villages Hosts Free Community History Storytelling Saturday, January 29th

Community Outreach of Our United Villages is hosting a free Community History Storytelling focusing on the stories of Northeast Portland history as told by the people who have lived and worked within them. Below is a calendar announcement. RSVP required. … Continue reading

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The Music of Journey, An Acoustic Tribute, Saturday October 9th at The Alberta Rose Theatre

www.albertarosetheatre.com

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James H Kunstler Dissects Suburbia

We need 20 minute neighborhoods. Check this TED video with James H Kunstler. I wonder what his thoughts are about Portland?

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