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Dieselboi

And So It Goes…

I’m sitting here, drinking a beer, ruminating on all the enjoyment I have had blogging for the likes of OurPDX and previously with some of these fine bloggers at Portland Metblogs. Both venues have allowed me to tell Portland about my experiences and my story in this fine town. I’ve had the opportunity to meet [...]

Portlanders are good people

by Dieselboi

Every so often you hear about someone in need. It may be a sick child or someone down on their luck or something seriously tragic. Usually, it hits the local news and then drifts of into obscurity. Yeah, people close to the issue keep it alive, but…. Well, a recent event caught Portlander’s attention and [...]

08.23.2009 See the rest → 3 comments

Shit to do this weekend

by Dieselboi

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I know, all you want to do is hunker down in your basement in the cool with your fancy pants mojito. I challenge you to get out, sweat, and enjoy this wonderful July weekend.
Friday:
Sand in the City – if you are a downtown workerbee or are in the area, head to Pioneer Courthouse Square [...]

07.16.2009 See the rest → 1 comment

Dave Chappelle pays us a visit

by Dieselboi

Dave Chappelle in pdx
Originally uploaded by dieselboi

As you know, Dave Chappelle was in Portland yesterday (and may still be here for all I know.) From what I understand, he made a quip which turned into a rumor and by 11:30 last night, about 4000+ people were in Pioneer Courthouse Square, patiently awaiting his arrival. Wizardboots [...]

07.15.2009 See the rest → 3 comments

Taplister Launch Party

by Dieselboi

Taplister, a new beer geek service, is having a launch party on Monday and they want you to join them. Taplister.com — and their sister application for the iPhone, BeerSignal — are pretty cool. If you’re at a local bar enjoying your favorite beer, you can tweet @Taplister naming the beer and location (see [...]

07.05.2009 See the rest →

Who designed these signs?

by Dieselboi

Originally uploaded by dieselboi

A couple of years ago, new signage began appearing throughout downtown and inner SE with maps of the area and information for tourists or someone trying to get their bearings. I’m a big fan of them because even though I’m downtown every day, I still can’t remember which street is Salmon [...]

06.27.2009 See the rest → 3 comments

RENT at Keller Auditorium

by Dieselboi

Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing the award winning musical RENT. This was my first time seeing the show even though I have heard many of the songs throughout the years. RENT is here in Portland with members of the Original Broadway cast- Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp. Being as ignorant as [...]

06.24.2009 See the rest →

Star Wars Lego display @ Sunlan Lighting

by Dieselboi

Originally uploaded by dieselboi
Last week while walking home up N. Mississippi, I stopped and took in Sunlan lighting’s latest window display – Dennis Newell’s personal Star Wars Lego collection. And what a collection it is. It appears Dennis has been building Lego models based on Star Wars for many years. So many memories. Granted, [...]

06.22.2009 See the rest →

Father’s Day on a bike – Sunday Parkways

by Dieselboi

Summer = Bikes. Well, not necessarily in Portland when you can also find streams of bicycles cruising down the street on the worst day of the year. But summer does bring out the bikes for those non-commuters or regular year- round bikers. Sunday is yet another chance for Portlanders to get out on their bikes [...]

06.19.2009 See the rest →

$20 front row tickets for RENT

by Dieselboi

I got an email from our friends at the Portland Opera the other day letting me know about an upcoming event. Fred Meyer Broadway Across America is bringing the production of award winning RENT to Portland next week, June 23-28. RENT is based on the Puccini opera La Boheme which opens The Portland Opera’s 09/10 [...]

06.17.2009 See the rest → 6 comments

Relax. Knit. People watch.

by Dieselboi

Originally uploaded by dieselboi
As part of Rose Festival each year, the organizers fill Pioneer Courthouse Square with plants. In the past, if my memory serves, it has usually been bright flowers and grasses in an elaborate design. After 2 weeks, they sell all the plants to the public on the cheap.
This year, they [...]

06.17.2009 See the rest →