Pearl District Business Association News - August 4, 2009

Street of Dreams

2009 NW Natural Street of Dreams - Save $2

August, 1 - 31

NW Natural Street of Dreams, August 1-31. Tickets available online

Save $2 on your $15 Pearl Pass – the 2009 NW Natural Street of Dreams ticket and discount savings card all in one, by entering “2off” at check out.

Street of Dreams Pearl Pass - You're ticket to Savings!

Purchase your 2009 Street of Dreams Tour ticket/Pearl Pass which gives you entry into 9 exquisitely decorated penthouses and has discounts valued at over $8,000 at Pearl District merchants. Enjoy the best foods, wines, art and retail shopping Portland has to offer. This isn't your typical Street of Dreams - this is your Pass to the best of the Pearl District. 

‘Street of Dreams’ in the Pearl Lined with Bicycles

Written by Jonathan Maus, editor, Bike Portland.Org

At the 34th annual Street of Dreams event, Portlanders will get a healthy dose of our local bike culture in addition to the usual tour of luxury homes.

This year’s event, which focuses on the Pearl District, will feature a special “Cycle the Dream” component. Organizer Mark McGregor has put together a roster of bike-related businesses that will be on display as event-goers tour eight penthouse condominiums inside the four buildings on the Street of Dreams tour route.

At the Pearl Condominiums at Block 90, bike realtor Kristen Kaufman will be set up. She’ll lead guided bike tours of the Street of Dreams buildings every two hours. Pedal Bike Tours will also be at Block 90, renting bikes to anyone who needs one.

Read more about taking the Street of Dreams tour by bike.

As Seen on TV - Street of Dreams in the Pearl

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This Week in the Pearl!

Wonderful Wednesdays at Green Frog Toys!

Through August 26, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Every Wednesday in August, join us from 10:30 am -12:30 pm for fun crafts and projects. Green Frog Toys, 1031 NW 11th Ave.

Jewelry Show & Sale at Lara Sydney Framing Gallery

August 5 - 6

Join us for an evening with Catherine Mulfur, designer. Wholesale prices direct from the artist. Preview what's new for the holidays. Lara Sydney Framing Gallery, 1230 NW Hoyt St

Cooks, Corks & Co-conspirators by Caplan Art Designs

August 5, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

The Daily Cafe and Caplan Art Designs are offering a three course dinner with wine pairings by Cork. Featured artist is Shannon Lewis, yummy oil and pastel abstracts. $60 per person, reservations only. Caplan Art Designs will host the event at the Daily Cafe, 902 NW 13th/Kearney St.

Flamenco Guitarist Toshi Onizuka Brings You Musical Stew

August 5, 8 - 11 pm

The perfect midweek release! Enjoy the service and ambience of Portland's newest venue while taking in the amazing sounds of Toshi Onizuka as a part of Candy's Wednesday free music series. Candy, 32 NW 9th Ave.

First Thursday!

Klaus Moje at Bullseye Gallery

Now through August 22

After last summer's stunning retrospective at the Portland Art Museum, revered kiln glass master, Klaus Moje returns to Portland for a survey exhibition at Bullseye Gallery. Bullseye Gallery, 300 NW 13th Ave.

Caplan Art Designs - 26 Local Artitist Showcase

August 6

Caplan Art Designs showcases up to 26 local artists for First Thursday. Caplan Art Design, 1102 NW 10th/Marshall

Artist Reception with Artist Leah Anderson at Thea's Interiors

August 6, 5 - 8 pm

Leah Anderson is our August Art Walk artist of the month. Born in South America and educated in England, Leah has had a life long appreciation for art and she feels that her impressionistic works allow her to express herself in a way that people can not only see but feel. Thea's Interiors,1204 NW Glisan St.

Customer (and non-customer!) Appreciation Days at Banner Bank

August 6 - 7

Please come and join up on our customer appreciation days for a free hot dog lunch from 11am - 2 pm both Thursday, August 6th and Friday, August 7th. Banner Bank, 910 NW 10th Ave.

Tupai Art Show at Andina's Restaurant

August 6, 4 - 10 pm

Andina will host a First Thursday art show featuring artist Celina Camacho. The show will be held in Tupai, Andina's lively and diverse event space, and is open to the public. Tapas, drinks, and dinner will be available for purchase. Andina's Restaurant, 1314 NW Glisan St.

Art on the Edge: First Thursday at the Pearl Design Center

August 6, 5 - 9 pm

Portland's first "Pop-up Art Gallery" event featuring Portland's best landsacpe artists unveiling paintings celebrating the natural beauty of Oregon in its 150th year. Each artist will transform a Pearl Design Center storefront into a beautiful gallery. Landfair Funiture and Design Gallery sponsor, 1636 NW 15th, The Pearl Design Center, NW Savier & Raleigh, between NW 14th & 15th

First Thursday Featuring Barry Benjamin Frankel at Banner Bank

August 6, 5:30 - 7 pm

First Thursday gathering featuring art by Barry Benjamin Frankel. We'll be offering some very special treats as well! Banner Bank,
910 NW 10th Ave.

Trunk Show at Mabel and Zora

August 6, 6 - 8 pm

Come get super deals on Stella and Dot jewelry! Hard to find super cute jewelry at end of the season deals! Plus enjoy prosecco from Cork Wine Shop, sweets and see the lastest fashions at Mabel and Zora! Mabel and Zora in the Pearl, 748 NW 11th Ave.

First Thursday: Women at Work at Umpqua Bank

August 6, 6 - 8 pm

Constance Strawn's color film photographs feature a "Women at Work" theme, which represents women working in traditional settings other than offices. These images of native women from Mexico, India and other nations reflect the dignity and fashion statements of cultures in transitions. Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy St.

Artist Reception at Lawrence Gallery

August 6, 6 - 9 pm

Artist Reception featuring Martin Eichinger, Cast Bronze and Jeonghan Yun, Mixed Media for the month of August. Lawrence Gallery, 903 NW Davis St.

Fantastic Dinner Series at Park Kitchen

August 6, 6:30 - 9 pm

Fantastic Dinner series that features the local talent of wine and spirit producers with food from our own talent to pair. All dinners fall on Thursdays and will include 3 courses, 3 beverages, a special guest host to talk about their trade. Park Kitchen, 422 NW 8th Ave.

Live Music on First Thursday at Lizard Lounge

August 6, 7 - 10 pm

Come celebrate First Thursday with us! Art Show: Arsenio Torres Live Music: Bobby Torres Benefit: 15% of event sales goes to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Beer: Widmer Brothers Brewery Food: Koi Fusion (Korean Tacos). Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving St.