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Belmont Street Fair
SE Portland, Oregon 97214
Photo by a tea leaf

Great picture of Belmont Street fair street park setup. This year’s fest should be even better than previous years with the addition of Circa 33, Straight From New York Pizza, and Sweet Hereafter moving to the 34th block. After you go this fair, you’ll wonder why they don’t always shut down SE Belmont to cars/buses between 33rd & 37th…it just feels right.
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Related Portland Events and Info:

• –> Our Portland Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways <–
• September 7-11: MusicFest NW at Crystal, Roseland, Aladdin Theater, Holocene, & More
• September 8-10: David Koechner of Anchorman, The Office @ Helium Comedy Club | Interview + Show Info
• September 10: Largest Portland Oktoberfest @ Widmer Brothers Brewing | 5,000+ People, Music, Beer, Food

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2011 Belmont Area Street Fair Press Release: Read the rest of this entry »

By Nathalie Weinstein
David Koechner’s face should be familiar to you by now. After a breakout performance as sports reporter Champ Kind in Anchorman, he has gone on to have supporting roles in over 20 films in addition to a recurring role on NBC’s The Office.

But that’s not enough for a man who is always on the lookout for the odd and the strange in comedy. For the last couple years, he has been testing the waters of stand-up comedy and also has a new variety show with comic Dana Gould called Carnyville, which he describes as his way of ‘embracing the odd’.

He’ll be here in Portland this week at Helium Comedy Club Thursday September 8 through Saturday, September 10. We were fortunate enough to get a few minutes with David before he heads north to Stumptown from Los Angeles.

PDX Pipeline: How is doing stand-up different performance-wise than working on a film or TV show?

David Koechner: Stand up is a personal take on comedy, whether you are being vulnerable or not. It’s your take on life and what you think is funny. The way it’s different is usually you’re generating your own material. In a movie you’re not directing, you’re servicing someone else’s purpose. When you act, you’re acting out something someone has written. In stand-up, you act out your own thoughts.

David Koechner Show & Ticket info…

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From our sponsors at Rialto:
Rialto Supper Club Wednesdays
Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, starting Sept. 7
7 p.m. dinner | 8 p.m. show | 21+
$25 couples dinner & show | $15 singles dinner & show | $5 show only
@ Jack London Bar, 529 SW 4th Avenue
rialtopoolroom.com

Head down to the Jack London Bar every Wednesday for the ultimate date night! For $25, you get two prime rib dinners and admission to a weekly jazz or swing performance, including the lovely Lily Wilde Quartet.

Comfy chairs and couches, expert (and beautiful) bartenders and wait staff, great food, great drinks, and last but not least, Lily Wilde and her new trio providing the entertainment. Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to attend Mid East Meets Rock at the Fez Ballroom on Wednesday, September  14. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, September 12.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff
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From our sponsors at Mid East Meets Rock:
The Mid East Meets Rock feat. Raquy & the Cavemen w/ Ritim Egzotik & Dance by Kristnh & Henna
Wednesday, September 14
7:30 doors | 8 p.m. show
$8-12 sliding scale at the door
21 and over only

Fez Ballroom
316 SW 11th Avenue

Progressive Middle-Eastern sensation Raquy and the Cavemen are a duo of virtuoso multi-instrumentalists who bring hard rock energy to the mystical rhythms of the Middle East.

Their mind-blowing and moving show, featuring a variety of exotic instruments with Tuvan throat singing, allows the listener to Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away tickets for you and four of your friends to attend the Spank Rock/Win Win after party on Sunday, September 11 at Holocene. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, September 9.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff
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From our sponsors at Holocene:
Win Win Vice Records DJ Set feat. Chris Devlin & Ghost Dad + Ron Darko of Spank Rock, Ftr Lgnd (Zac Eno, Beyondadoubt, E*Rock)
Sunday, September 11
9 p.m. | $5 | 21+

Holocene
1001 SE Morrison Street
www.holocene.org

Holocene hosts the Spank Rock/Win Win after party, following their performances at the Rose Garden! Teaming up with these fine DJs will be Portland’s own Ftr Lgnd DJ crew, aka Beyondadoubt, Zac Eno, and E*Rock!

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Related Portland Events and Info:

• –> Our Portland Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways <–
• September 7-11:  MusicFest NW at Crystal, Roseland, Aladdin Theater, Holocene, & More
  
• September 12: Blitzen Trapper @ Music Millennium | FREE, Indie Roots-Rock

By Nathalie Weinstein
With a yet another new album out on September 13th and sitting on the cusp of a nationwide tour, its a rare moment when Blitzen Trapper gets to play a set in its hometown of Portland. The band has gone from self-releasing its first three albums to being on the tongues of every major music critic, from Rolling Stone to Pitchfork.

But that doesn’t mean lead singer/songwriter Eric Earley isn’t enjoying his summer like any other Oregonian, lazing around the river and playing bar gigs with his other band, Denver.  Blitzen Trapper will headline a show at the Crystal Ballroom for MusicFest NW on Friday, September 9 and play a free show at Music Millennium Monday, September 12, so there is plenty of opportunity to catch these homegrown rockers before they head out on tour in October.

Earley had a few minutes between river trips to catch up with Pipeline this week.

PDX Pipeline: Are you from Portland originally?

Eric Earley: I’m originally from Salem then moved to Portland. It’s the city you live in if you live in Oregon.

PDX: Is there another PDX band that you admire/think is up and coming?

EE: There are a lot of great bands (in Portland). The Fruit Bats are really good.  So are Alela Diane.  There’s lots of good stuff. Read the rest of this entry »

With the TBA Fest, Belmont Street Fair, Oktoberfest parties, and Musicfest NW, this weekend is going to be hot, hot hot. It will also be quite warm out there, so let’s hope Cravedog has some tents for this great free music show with FREE beer as well!

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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Related Portland Events & Info:

• –> Our Portland Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways <–
• September 7-11: MusicFest NW at Crystal, Roseland, Aladdin Theater, Holocene, & More
  
• September 9-11: Portland Hot Nights/Warm Coats 4 @ Bossanova | FREE, 3-Day Hip-Hop Showcase
• September 10 & 11: Hempstalk @ Kelly Point Park | 100+ Craft & Food Vendors, Music, Beer Garden, FREE
• September 10: Blitztoberfest @ Blitz 99W | Oregon Food Bank Benefit, Beer, Burgers, Brauts, Music

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From Press Release:
Free Musicfest NW Party
Saturday, September 10, 2011 · 2:00pm – 6:30pm
Cravedog, 2119 N. KERBY AVE. | Portland, OR | Facebook Event 

Cravedog, Type Foundry, & Flora Studios present a free Musicfest NW party @ 2PM on Saturday, September 10th.

SPECIAL GUESTS: The Builders and the Butchers | Weinland | Dirty Mittens | Porches | Bison, bison

* FREE BEER FROM GILGAMESH
* VOODOO DONUTS
* SAUCY’S BBQ

SPONSORED BY ROSE CITY SOUND!

SEE WHAT WE DO BESIDES THROW PARTIES…. Read the rest of this entry »

From our sponsors at Bossanova Ballroom:
Hot Nights/Warm Coats 4 Hip-Hop Showcase & Coat Drive
Friday, September 9 – Sunday, September 11
9 p.m. | FREE, Donate Gently Used Winter Coats
All Ages Friday | 21+ Saturday & Sunday
ozoneshiphopshowcase.com

Bossanova Ballroom
722 E. Burnside Street
www.bossanovaballroom.com

Hot Nights/Warm Coats 4 is a 3-day FREE hip-hop festival/coat drive benefiting ImpactNW.

It is our belief that one of the major obstacles to a childs academic success is self-esteem issues. We feel that something as simple as a “gently used” winter coat can be the difference between a child feeling confident enough to stay in school, and one feeling uncomfortable enough to drop out.

We will be showcasing over two dozen of Portland’s brightest hiphop acts over the 3 day period as incentive for you to come out and donate.

Official schedule: Read the rest of this entry »

The lunchtime free concert series at The Old Church in Downtown/SW Portland continues through September starting today at noon with an “Old Church favorite” – The Joysingers. Nothing but sunshine ahead and won’t even be that hot at noon today, so good way to spend a nice lunch.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff

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Related Portland Events and Info:

• –> Our Portland Events Calendar & Ticket Giveaways <–
• All Year: Free Movie Nights in Portland
  
• All Month: Movies in the Park Schedule and Information | FREE

From Press Release:
Free Sack Lunch Concerts @ The Old Church
August Wednesdays at noon | FREE
1422 SW 11th Avenue (@ Clay)
Portland, Oregon 97201 | (503) 222-2031

The Old Church, Portland’s historic events venue, presents free concerts every Wednesday, at noon. Come, relax, and enjoy an hour of fine music performed by local artists. Donations welcomed.

September 7—The JoySingers with Ed Eastman, with Susan Triplett on the piano are back again for another entertaining swing by your favorite popular music. An Old Church favorite!

September 14— David Rothman, concert pianist and student of Mieczyslaw Horszowski and Seymour Lipkin will continue his all-Chopin series.

September 21—The Studio of Nancy Olson-Chatalas voice students will perform songs and arias in recital. Accompanied by the concert pianist Signe Lusk.

September 28—The dtq Ensemble (duos/trios/quartets) will perform quartets by W. A. Mozart and Johannes Brahms.

About the Old Church: Read the rest of this entry »

Pipeline is giving away a pair of tickets to see The Goodfoot All-Stars on Saturday, September 10 at The Goodfoot. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, September 9.

Reminder: We give out 100s of $$$ in free tickets every week including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join our email list if you like free stuff
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From our sponsors at The Goodfoot:
Goodfoot All-Stars w/ Members of Everyone Orchestra, Leftover Salmon, Devin Phillips Band, Triclops,The Blue Cranes, The Headhunters & More
Saturday, September 10
9 p.m. | $8 | 21+

The Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark Street
thegoodfoot.com

Join us for an evening featuring our favorite PDX musicians as they lay down something nice for your dancing pleasure! When you’ve got ten years of hosting shows under your belt and these are the players you dub “the All-Stars”, you feel confident that they’ll bringing the heat to the lounge! You shouldn’t miss this one!