Portland's largest mausoleum is opening its doors for special public viewing Memorial Day weekend. The Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home in Sellwood is the final resting place of more than 97,000 people and home to the extraordinary Rae Room. During Memorial Day weekend, you get the rare … [Read more...] about Visit Wilhelm’s Portland Memorial Mausoleum Memorial Day Weekend
Cheap gas — where to find it
Okay, I'll admit it. I'm one of those people who'll drive for miles just to find cheap gas. Seems counter-productive, doesn't it? But I know I'm not alone. For others who are on an endless search for cheap gas, here are some helpful web sites and apps. Most invite participation (i.e., reporting … [Read more...] about Cheap gas — where to find it
Portland Art Museum FREE Friday evening
The Portland Art Museum offers FREE general admission on the fourth Friday of each month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Also on display is "Halcyon Days," an exhibit of garden-themed photography; "Two-Way Street," the photography of Garry Winogrand and Jonathan Brand; "Apex," sculptures by Kate Hunt; … [Read more...] about Portland Art Museum FREE Friday evening
$5 Fridays for Venice at the Art Museum
Save $10 off the regular adult admission to the special exhibit about Venice at the Portland Art Museum by attending on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price of a ticket to "Venice: The Golden Age of Art and Music" is only $5. I got a $5 ticket to the exhibit last Friday and spent two blissful … [Read more...] about $5 Fridays for Venice at the Art Museum
Food Cart Friday: The Local Grind
On a frigid day in February, just hours before the streets of Portland were coated with thick snow, I enjoyed a taste of the tropics at a food cart on the campus of Portland State University, on SW Montgomery St. between Park and 10 Avenue. It's called The Local Grind. I've stopped there several … [Read more...] about Food Cart Friday: The Local Grind
Food Cart Friday: Grilled Cheese Grill
There are well over 500 food carts in Portland, but when considering food cart meals that are CHEAP, the Grilled Cheese Grill leaps to mind. What is more cheap, tasty and satisfying than a grilled cheese sandwich? Pair it with a cup of tomato soup and you've got an All-American Meal. (Sorry, no … [Read more...] about Food Cart Friday: Grilled Cheese Grill
Want cheap craft beer? Get a growler
Grrrrrrrrrr. You're in growler country. If you don't know what a growler is, you'll soon figure it out when a growler fill station comes to your neighborhood, perhaps to your neighborhood Fred Meyer store. Then you too can buy a growler, which is basically a take-out container for lugging home a … [Read more...] about Want cheap craft beer? Get a growler
USA Today loves Portland’s cheap eats
Be sure to check out this great article from USA Today, which recommends an array of Portland eateries that are top-rated but are easy on the pocketbook. The list of 10 includes sandwiches, noodles, wings, meat, Portland's ever-popular food carts and lots of great ethnic choices, including the … [Read more...] about USA Today loves Portland’s cheap eats
First Thursday is free at Museum of Contemporary Craft
Admission is FREE on the first Thursday of every month at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in the Pearl District at 724 N.W. Davis Street. The Museum of Contemporary Craft in partnership with the Pacific Northwest College of Art is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call 503-223-2654. … [Read more...] about First Thursday is free at Museum of Contemporary Craft
Every day is FREE at OR Historical Society
Residents of Multnomah County get FREE admission every day at the Oregon Historical Society. Bring a driver's license or ID to prove residency. The history museum is located in downtown Portland at 1200 SW Park Avenue. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. … [Read more...] about Every day is FREE at OR Historical Society
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