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Stacy was able to get an interview with Aysia Wright of Green Loop even though she has to be super busy with the production that is Better Living Show. This event has a lot going on this weekend, so here are some links to navigate through it (and other weekend links):

• 75+ Portland Weekend Events: March 26-29
• SWAN Day PDX at Better Living Show: March 28th & 29th
• Portland Sustainability: Better Living Show | March 27-29 @ Expo Center

Interview: Aysia Wright of Green Loop
By Stacy Day

It's not too late to catch the first SEMPER Fashion show at 8PM + the best selection of the GreenLoop Warehouse Sale at the Energy Trust Better Living Show going on now at the Expo Center!

And if this didn't convince you, Aysia Wright of GreenLoop shares a few more reasons as well as an inside look at the eco-retail world + supporting sustainable companies.

{Attention singles: There may be some clues in there involving booze, cool acronyms that make you sound smart + wallets that make good conversation starters…}

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Posted By Meagan Kate

Saturday kicks off the second annual Support Women Artists Now Day celebration (or SWAN Day, as the kids call it). The event's collection of imaginative minds and bright eyes is something that Portland thrives on; we are a city of artists and of those who appreciate creativity.

It will not just be SWAN Day here in Portland on March 28th – it will be SWAN Day in 11 countries, at approximately 160 individual events. Ana Ammann is the reason we in Portland will be able to participate in this experience.

Ana's connection to Portland women in the arts led her, about a year ago, to information for this brand new international celebration. March 28, 2008 would be the first time SWAN Day would come to life – and Ana only had a few weeks to make something happen in Portland.

Through her connections to Siren Nation, POW Fest, pdx CreativeXchange and many other women's groups in the Portland area – Ana was able to have an entire exhibit hall at the Better Living show donated for the event. Ana's connections to writers, performers and to … well, artists – helped to slate the schedule for the day.

This free two-day event is a place for those who appreciate Read the rest of this entry »

Posted By Julian Chadwick

Update: 2010 Portland Farmers Market Opens This Weekend + Pictures, Video & Expansion

In addition to enjoying all of these events in Portland this weekend, you should really go the South Park blocks tomorrow for the Second Portland Farmers Market of 2009.

I was all over the Farmers Market last Saturday taking video, pictures, eating spicy brat sandwiches. For some reason, they have no mention of me or the Pipeline in the Facebook message they just sent out.

They just put “Mayor Sam Adams was one of the 9,000 people attending”.

Ummm…hello, rewrite:

Mayor Sam Adams & Julian Chadwick & Christine Taylor & Tom Erickson of Dear Ether were FOUR of the 9,000 people attending.

Much better.

Message from Farmers Market, Pictures & Video after the jump… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted By Kimberly Gehl

You probably know of Leigh Feldman if you subscribe to his weekly Portland Events email or you see it on here every week (75+ Portland Weekend Events: March 26-29 ).

Leigh's monthly super-party takes place tomorrow night. Pipeline is a sponsor and even offering you free beer and cheap drinks so come out. Leigh is one of the best party producers in PDX and these shows always do well. You can also get in FREE if you say “Life is a Party” or “Pipeline” before 10.

Before Massive starts (7:30-9) PDX Pipeline is having a party for all our Twitter followers/friends. We have 15 cases of  PBR, cheap well drinks, and other specials. If you want to come and drink our beer, follow us on twitter at www.Twitter.com/PDXPipeline and come drink with the Pipeline crew at the Crown Room between 7:30-9. (21+)

Show Details:

March 28th 2009. 9pm. $3. 21+ – The Crown Room (205 NW 4th Ave)

Sirius Satellite Radio, Shadyville Entertainment and 107.5 DJ/Producer extraordinaire DJ Juggernaut will be playing the fifth installment of the monthly benefit party 'Massive' on March 28th at The Crown Room. Juggernaut is the current DJ host for the

Underground Hour and is busy promoting his PDX Mixtape released by Cornerstone Promotions. He will be joined by Nathan Detroit, who continues to rip up dance floors regularly and was a main feature in the XLR8R feature on Portland dj's and music makers.

Massive 5 will once again feature a fashion show highlighting more than 10 local boutiques/designers (video of the last fashion show above), including Erhart, Maple XO, Cumberbun, Nau, Vibration Clothing, Lizard Lounge, Dapper Cap, Torrid, O.o.a.k., Cloud Society and more!

As always there will be a raffle with items including free tattoo work from Adorn East, a pair of Blazer Tickets, awesome items from PBR, clothing from the designers and other prizes.

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Posted By Stacy Day

(Photo by Study in Light, full set here)

Update: Interview: Aysia Wright of Green Loop | Better Living Show

Portland is the Most Sustainable City, according to SustainLane . But you already knew that. Portland pioneered sustainable living when the only green we were known for were our hills + smoking some. But now the national spotlight is on Portland + the glory stage is at the second annual Energy Trust Better Living Show this weekend @ the Expo Center.

In addition to celebrating our status (because really, who doesn't like to gloat) this show is packed with leading Portland entrepreneurs, businesses + resources to demonstrate why we're #1! I'm not usually one for “conventions”, but the combination of fashion, food, film + FREE (oh yeah, did I mention that?) hits this gal right in the green.

Here are a few highlights of the show. Or, where you might spot us…
{Details + full schedule here.}

All weekend:
Sustainable Fashion Warehouse Sale by sustainable retailer GreenLoop
{Because drooling @ these fabulous fashions are free + possibly putting us in the poor house at 40-70% off.}

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Leigh just sent out his weekly email of Portland weekend events. It is reproduced below. You can receive the email as well by writing Leigh at twocliche@gmail.com.

There are many listings so we have put events in red that we think will be good, well attended, or should be interesting.

Also, we give out free tickets every Thursday on our Facebook Group. So Join it if you like free stuff.

Massive 5 also takes place on Saturday. Before Massive starts (7:30-9) PDX Pipeline is having a party for all our Twitter followers/friends. We have 15 cases of donated PBR, cheap well drinks, and other specials. the party is at the Crown Room in Old town. If you want to come and drink our beer, follow us on twitter at www.Twitter.com/PDXPipeline.

From Leigh Feldman:
Things I am currently jocking….

Free entry. Massive 5 is this Saturday night at the Crown Room. Dance party dj's, a fashion show, a PBR raffle wheel, clothing sales, tattoo work giveaways, the launch of Button Magazine and plenty of other goodies and sweet things.

It's definitely going to be a spectacle and you can get in for FREE before 10pm by saying ‘LifeisaParty' at the door.

This mix. http://www.SpinAddicts.com/SecondNature.zip … It's Styles Davis and DJ Phenom. They do it well.

See you all out and about, Leigh Feldman

Sunday, March 29

• Casting extras for a movie with Harrison Ford, Brendan Fraser and Keri Russell @ Lloyd Center Doubletree (be in a movie!)
• Soap Box Derby @ Mt. Tabor (watch people get hurt) (This is sign in at Beulahland)
• Gong Show @ Kelly's Olympian (variety show)
• Lake @ Rontoms (indie rock)
• From Pipeline: Wicked Cast Party @ Groove Suite featuring Wicked Tour DJ, Open to Public, Free! 9pm-close
• Skate Like A Girl @ The Department (girls only skate session)
• Dark Meat @ Doug Fir (indie rock party)
• HR from Bad Brains @ Berbati's (hard reggae rock)
• Lego Fest @ Convention Center (tons of lego sculptures)
• The House of Sound Art Show @ NAAU (art / large scale installation)
• Boy Eats Drum Machine @ Backspace (electro rock dance abstract)
• Zombie Burlesque Party @ Dunes (alternative party rock/dance)
• Mega*Church @ Someday Lounge (rock)
• Better Living Show Fashion Show @ Expo Center (fashion)
• DJ Nealie Neal @ Moloko Plus (funk and soul)
• SWAN Event @ Expo Center (30 female authors and performers)
• Percussion Performance @ Evans Music Center (marimba, djembe, timpani drums)

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This is the last weekend to the Illusion. Unfortunately, we slacked and didn't get someone out to cover this. However, I have heard nothing but positive reviews. This last weekend will most likely be packed, so you I suggest buying the tickets online/beforehand. Tonight is also Thursday discount night.

From Public Playhouse:
Public Playhouse closes another exciting season with Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner's witty adaptation of a 17th century comedy. In this story of fantasy and deception, a father searches for his prodigal son. Reality and dream intersect in the cave of a magician, where visions are conjured and mysteries are revealed. What begins as a simple fairy tale evolves into a complex and elegant tale of the greatest illusion of all – love.

Kushner is best known for the epic Broadway hit, Angels in America. This groundbreaking author has been recognized as one of America's Read the rest of this entry »

As usual, the Goodfoot Lounge is having a great Last Thursday art opening. Both of these artists are talented and I have seen their work several times. Jesse Reno's shows are not to be missed, and it is always great to see him on display on the high walls of Goodfoot Upstiars. Mike also runs two interesting Portland arts sites: artpdx.com & blackmarketculture.com

Last Thursday might be a big day for Alberta, but you'll find me on SE Stark.

From Jason at Goodfoot Lounge:
The Goodfoot will have an art opening the last Thursday of March, the 26th from 5-11pm the show will be up until April 27th.  The artists this month are Jesse Reno & Michael Fields.

In the latest series of paintings by Portland-based artist Jesse Reno, shamanic beings struggle to find their place in a world simultaneously on the verge of expanding and collapsing. Totem animals and Native American figures reverberate memories of people who once lived as one with nature. Marked by symbols, these figures seek their dreams in the growth of trees and the passing of spirits. On their quest to find their true selves, they collect feathers and relics left by past encounters and past lives. They learn to transcend the boundaries of the rational world evolving into a collage of what they have become and encountered. In this body of work, Reno presents us with a journey leading inward to ultimately expand outward: “If you have moved wisely your dreams will still grow when you are gone.”

This will be reno's last show in portland before leaving for two museum exhibitions in france this coming may and june. it will serve as a release party for his latest book – lessons and skeletons – a collection of over 35 new works in full color full bled printing.  works in the show will range from 3x7ft paintings to 8x10in drawings the created between early 2008 up till im sure a few days before the show.

Michael Fields is a self-taught artist based in Portland, Oregon. Read the rest of this entry »

Get Mortified, Friends! By Meagan Kate

Middle school was bullshit. I think we can all agree on that fact.

During this horrific phase in my life, I wrote a lot of sappy journal entries about how my parents didn't understand me and never would. I mentioned in these hastily scribed pages that I was absolutely certain I was the ugliest girl on the face of the Earth and would never make out with a boy, let alone have SEX with one!

I know, it's so silly! Because I'm so witty and beautiful and smart and beautiful and friendly. And beautiful.

It took twenty-two years, but I now realize I was not the only pre-teen with these insane thoughts regarding the desired sex and my parental units.

How did I realize this, you ask?

It wasn't a revelation that Oprah provided through her Book Club. It wasn't my shrink. It wasn't a discussion with a friend. It was watching strangers tell their story.

A few months ago, I headed to Someday Lounge for Mortified. Though the name intrigued me, all I knew was that I would be watching people read their diaries from childhood. For the next few hours, I stood in the back of the crowded room laughing hysterically as a Read the rest of this entry »