Guides
2010 Bunny Hop
Come join us for the 2010 Bunny Hop on March 27th from 10am to 2pm. Have a "hopping" good time in the Pearl! In its third year, the Pearl District Bunny Hop is coming offering kids and families fun, prizes and activities. A number of businesses in the Pearl—including Little Urbanites, Cupcake Jones, Green Frog Toys, as well as adult-focused retailers like Bridgeport Brewpub & Bakery—will offer toys, treats, and storytelling. Little Urbanites is a popular spot along the bunny trail, where kids can create bunny ears and get their faces painted. “It’s a really fun event, and it’s primarily for kids,” said Kim Sibley, owner of Little Urbanites. “But it’s grown into a bigger event to explore the Pearl—for kids and adults.” Peter Rabbit will make his appearance at Green Frog Toys. Participants, after collecting stamps along the “bunny trail,” are entered into a drawing to win prizes. “It’s the thing to do around the Easter holiday,” said Lisa Watson, owner of Cupcake Jones. “People from all over the area bring their children for this fun event."
2010 Sample Sale
Throughout the Pearl District The Home Furnishing Sample Sale will feature significant discounts on designer furniture, floor samples, home accessories, draperies, linens, collectibles, art and lighting. "We're very excited to help coordinate this event which is a Pearl District wide home furnishings sample sale," stated Joshua Ryan, Executive Director of the Pearl District Business Association. "This is an opportunity for our Design Central for Home participants to work cooperatively and provide the public access to extraordinary values on one-of-a-kind merchandise," he added. Renee Russo, owner of EWF Modern stated, "This is not your 'average' sample sale. Many of our participating stores have a policy about never having a sales. Many feature top-of-the-line, designer merchandise - and this is the only time of the year where they will offer special discounts. It's very exciting," she concluded. This incredible sales event lasts for just one week, so visit the Pearl District early for the best selection.
March Madness Sports Pubs
Don't miss a minute of the March Madness action -- catch the games at these fine sports-viewing venues.
Bon Bon: Small Bites of Delicious Art
You'll find plenty of small, affordable works of original art throughout the Pearl from February 3 to March 4, when district galleries sponsor "Bon Bon: Small Bites of Delicious Art." The purpose of the gallery hop, says Amy Caplan, owner of Caplan Art Design (1102 NW 10th; 503.319.6437), "is to get people out and about. If you are an art lover, this is a great opportunity to find great art at affordable prices." Eleven Pearl galleries and four raffle ticket outlets will participate in "Bon Bon," displaying works by Eileen Kane, Eric Leichty, Nigel Conway and others. Many galleries will be serving wine and chocolates, and all will offer raffle tickets for a chance to win pottery by Kurt Van Vlack and other prizes.
Cup a Joe in Pendleton
Here is a guide from me and a few of my coworkers on where we like to go for our cup a joe in the morning. Enjoy!
2009 Holidays in the Pearl
Welcome to the 2009 Holidays in the Pearl event! Come down to the Pearl to get your Holiday Pearl Pass with discounts and special offers from all of our participating businesses. We also have several special events in the Pearl this year as well. Don't forget to be a part of the 2009 Tree Lighting Ceremony in Jamison Square Park on Saturday, November 28th at 5:30pm. Help support our non-profit partner, Make-A-Wish by granting a wish for someone in need. Also the Art Institute of Portland is having their Holiday Bazaar from December 3rd to December 5th. Come down to see all of the fabulous art and help support our growing art community. Don't miss out on this once a year event in the heart of Portland, the Pearl District!
Holiday Fun for Everyone
One of the highlights (so to speak) of the holidays is all the festive lighting around town — the city is literally aglow from all of the lights. In that spirit, here’s a guide of some of the places where you can see Portland blink, twinkle and sparkle this season.
Holiday Tea in Greater Portland
The tea rooms in Greater Portland offer the perfect place to spend time with family and friends, sharing laughs and stories. In these beautiful spaces, surrounded by festive décor, you can sit and linger over a pot of tea and delicious bite-sized treats.
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