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For 18 years prAna has dressed climbers, yogis and outdoor lovers in functional, nature-guided threads. The brand has won the hearts of mindful adventurers with sustainable designs that can be worn, loved and lived in—designs that are inspired by movement and ‘born from the experience.’ In Sanskrit, prana is your… Read the rest
If you happen to be in the Portland, Ore. area on Saturday night, don’t miss out on the Absinthe Films premiere of their latest film, twel2ve, at the Hollywood Theatre. Also screened will be the newest film from the YES crew, Yes. It’s a Movie… Read the rest:
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Sometimes things just slip right over your head without you even realizing they’re there. Like bats. Or like International Bat Night, which is–little did we know–this Saturday, August 27th.
Until now, we’ve been blind to the fact that the United Nations officially declared 2011-2012 the Year of the Bat in… Read the rest
We’re pretty sure you’ve–at the very least–seen the trailer of 23 Feet. If not, click play above and watch!
The filmmakers’ run-down of it goes like this:
Three women set out across the west in their 23 foot, 1970 Airstream to search for the stories of people who have turned … Read the rest
If you live in Portland, you’ve either ridden in or heard about the World Naked Bike Ride. That’s because our city has a way of embracing it.
If you haven’t a clue what we’re referring to or if you missed this year’s event, check out the above video and you’ll… Read the rest
The Jackalope Saints are a Portland-based string band that plays folk-bluegrass music rooted in tradition with an updated style. The Saints’ bio explains the group as follows:
Adding a twist of soul and stirring the pot a new sound surfaces: Navy Bluegrass River Rock. It is the howling sound of … Read the rest
KEEN is bringing recess back–encouraging people of all ages to take a break from their desks and computers and get outdoors for a break, regularly. The Portland-based company is doing this through its Recess Revolution tour, which will kick off at Director Park in PDX this Thursday, May 26th from… Read the rest
The Oregon Public House (OPH) is a brewpub coming soon to Northeast Portland, and although it will serve up the kind of hoppy goodness Portland is known for, it will be a part of something bigger and better. The Oregon Public House, set to open this summer, will be the… Read the rest
Generally speaking, more cyclists on the road translates directly into a higher level of safety for those riding. Logically, this notion of safety in numbers makes sense; a greater presence of cyclists makes it easier for motorists to notice and pay attention to them. But, according to new data collected… Read the rest
Ready to get wild this holiday season? Well, look no further. Break out your uber-hawt jungle safari costumes and throw down for a night of fashion and celebration to save elephants.
Portland’s fashion elite have joined forces with the conservation community to throw a wild couture fashion show featuring local,… Read the rest
I have to admit, being the “Dirt Roadie” that I am, that I have done this before. Thanks to the Crew over at Yakima for this Vid.… Read the rest
Friends Paul LeBelle and Adam Burkowske have been touring the country–riding 60 to 70 miles a day–in order to raise funds for their non-profit, Bike Free. But their mission was halted on Monday when LeBelle’s bike was stolen from a porch in Portland.
Their mission was to ride from Baltimore… Read the rest
The Thermals probably spawned during some cold gloomy winter night in Portland, just like a thousand other bands have. But only the really good make it past playing at bike messenger parties, and only a few of the best get signed with Kill Rock Stars. If you are in Portland… Read the rest
KEEN loyalists and fanatics, it’s time to put your Newport’s on; KEEN has just opened its first retail store in Northwest Portland. The store, named the KEEN Garage, will feature a broad range of product for purchase, including men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes, socks, and bags. But it will also… Read the rest
