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Wordstock starts tomorrow with a kickoff concert and party at the Bagdad. Tickets are only $5, but you can win some here on Pipeline. The first ten people to comment on this post will receive one-day tickets for this convention center this weekend. And if you don't win, it is only $5. If you do, five bucks saved. Related: Portland EVENTS LIST

From Wordstock Press Release:
The fifth annual Wordstock Book Fair is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 – 11 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore.  The event attracts 170+ first-time authors, National Book Award Winners and bestsellers.  With book sales, author readings and panels, as well as a children's stage featuring authors, music and celebrity storytellers, the event is worth the $5 admission.

Fitting for a city with a national "foodie" reputation is this year's special focus on food writing (culinate.com), with cookbook authors and bloggers discussing writing, publishing and, of course, eating. More than a dozen writers will also discuss the memoir craft and another dozen will share their experience in the popular publishing genre of young adult fiction.

The event benefits Wordstock for Teachers, the Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by Kimberly Gehl

This week, some of the world's most brilliant and talented designers will be visiting Portland to unveil their Spring/Summer 2010 collections and celebrate the idea that it is, in fact, easy (and fashionable) being green.

Now in its 6th year, Portland Fashion Week has gained global recognition as “THE fashion week for independent and sustainable designers” – not only because Portland is the ideal setting for any flavor of sustainable event, but because it promotes sustainable design in all aspects of the event. The production team has pulled out all the stops to make the week as sustainable as possible, featuring:

- eco-friendly styling products
- eco-friendly “swag bags”
- all printing on recycled paper
- organic food and refreshments served in biodegradable corn cups
- sustainable furniture and carpeting
- a venue built to LEED Gold certification standards
- a runway made of recycled plastic bottles, staging with sustainably harvested wood and low voltage energy efficient LED lighting. Read the rest of this entry »