Grand Opening and Anniversary On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Natian Brewing celebrated eight years as a production brewery and also it’s grand opening of the taproom at 1306 E Burnside Street (in the Alexander Building), here in Portland. Tucked into a block filled with a lot of new apartments and cool places, Natian sits right … [Read more…]
Formerly known as Coast Bellevue, the newly refreshed Hotel 116 serves as the perfect launch pad for a chic getaway destination. Located ten miles east of Seattle proper, the city of Bellevue provides an escape to the hustle and bustle of a big city, without skimping out on the fun. Offering a vibrant fusion of … [Read more…]
The rain is finally back and its time to reinvent your fall routine! Grab a friend from your wellness tribe and head to the Work Hard, Sleep Hard pop-up and workout with Mattress Firm and OrangeTheory Fitness on Saturday, September 23, 2017! The event features two of our favorite things – a great sweat session … [Read more…]
When the Punk in Drublic Craft Beer & Music Festival first came across my Facebook screen, I was immediately taken back to my freshman year of high school when NOFX’s Punk in Drublic album was first introduced to the airwaves. My brother had introduced me to the whole punk music genre and I had fallen in … [Read more…]
My brother first introduced me to punk music when I was in high school (I graduated in 1997 if that tells you anything about my age) and I have been hooked ever since. Today, my Pandora playlist consists of Today’s Hits Radio, Today’s Alternative Radio, Thumbs Up Playlist (I pay for Pandora Premium and it’s … [Read more…]
Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a comped trip for two on board the Victoria Clipper and two comped tour tickets to The Butchart Gardens for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience. Beautiful Victoria, the capital of the Canadian province, British Columbia, is tucked … [Read more…]
Camera poised, I sit in the warm soil while the sun stretches through the haze of the Vancouver fires. From this vantage point, I am absorbed watching nature conducting business. Couriers, laden with yellow pollen, zoom around on their invisible super-highway, reminding me of the flying cars in the Jetson’s. The lettuce has bolted, delivering … [Read more…]
On September 28 – October 1, 2017, Curvy Chic Closet, the largest plus size consignment event in North America, is holding their four-day, semi-annual Consignment Sales Event in the Cedar Mill Area in Portland, Oregon. Curvy Chic Closet’s founder, Becky Jarvis, states “I started Curvy Chic Closet after realizing that there were no plus size … [Read more…]
On Friday, September 22, 2017, get decked out in your finest to attend the Art Institute of Seattle’s (AIS) Americana Luxury: MOD Explosion! AIS Fashion Marketing students who are enrolled in the 3D Visual Merchandising class by Yuliya Suleymanova, are proudly presenting this fashion installation curated by the Victoria Stowe Collection. The 1960’s MOD style … [Read more…]
Join Mighty-O Donuts this Friday, September 15, as they celebrate the opening of their newest location at the South Lake Union/Denny Triangle area on Boren Avenue. Mighty-O, owned by Ryan Kellner and his wife, Megan Helmer, is known city-wide for its delicious made-from-scratch, organic donuts for everyone – dairy and egg free – with unique flavors … [Read more…]
