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News on Mississippi Ave

Mississippi Ave — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:27:51 +0000

We are in the midst of planning our 2nd Spring Greening event on Saturday, April 24. Working in conjunction with the Boise Neighborhood Association’s Clean Up Day, we know this event is going to rock! If you are interested in participating with us such as a performer to play on our stage, a vendor that would like to display, “green and sustainable products” please feel free to contact Devon Hood at dmhmgmt@comcast.net. Stay tuned for more information.

Look what’s new….

Our newest business owner, Mee-SenThai Eatery is planning on starting a sustainability program! They have started to consult and expert to get advice and suggest programs. They are hoping to start this program by the end of the month. If you have not eaten her you must go NOW! The food is exceptional and priced just right. Earl and his staff will make you feel right at home.

Por Qué No is serving up Marcos’ family recipe for Chorizo…it is now on the menu and it is delicious!

HAPPY NEW AND IMPROVED MISSISSIPPI STUDIOS ONE YEAR ANNIVERARY!

Wow, what an epic year we’ve had! Its hard to fathom that it was just one tiny year ago that our doors re-opened as the new and improved Mississippi Studios. From humble beginnings (remember our old 85 person capacity?) to hosting hundreds of amazing shows in our spanky new 300 capacity digs – including super legendary evenings with artists like Vic Chesnutt, The Gossip, Blind Pilot, The Budos Band, Black Joe Lewis, Do Make Say Think, Mirah, The Cave Singers and piles more. Tonight Willamette Week joins us in presenting – A SWELLEBRATION in honor of our one year anniversary, and what a sweet lineup of local heavy hitters! SALLIE FORD AND THE SOUND OUTSIDE have been taking Portland by storm with their fresh yet vintage take on bluesy rock and roll. Their old-timey tunes are adored by even the Avett Brothers, who were so impressed by a performance that they personally asked this young band to join them on tour. Nobody pushes the boundaries of pop so expertly in Portland as DIRTY MITTENS. “They are sweet (yes) and twinkly (sometimes), and singer Chelsea Morrissey’s voice will remind you instantly of a holy mishmosh of some of the greats” (Spectre Entertainment). And as if our stage could fit any more awesomeness, tonight’s celebration also features TAHOE JACKSON, YELTSIN, MATT SHEEHY & THE MENDERS, RUN ON SENTENCE, SEAN FLINN & THE ROYAL WE, ADAM SHEARER, HOLCOMBE WALLER, LAURA GIBSON, and JUSTIN POWER. Wow. Get here early! Capacity is limited to what we can fit in the room at any given time and admission is FREE! But lucky you it’s a long night – /show will run from 8pm- to at least 1am - so get ready for some fun!!

How about some fun for the kiddos? Mississippi Treehouse offers a class every Friday at 12:30, Musical Sing a-long and Story Time with Tyleena . This Saturday, March 6th @ 2:00- Musical Games and Movement class and Monday, March 8th- Portland Early Learning Project returns for a free Sign Language in Play class. This is a great intro class to baby sign language.

Save the dates of Saturday, April 24 for Spring Greening, Saturday, June 12 for Cirque Du Cycling and Saturday, July 10 for our Street Fair!

Mississippi Avenue Updates

Mississippi Ave — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:32:35 +0000

So much is going oninthe street and I think Spring Fever is in the air! Check out the news of our earth friendly owners and what they are doing.

Por Que No is expanding their patio space that incorporates an eco roof and solar hot water for their dishwasher.

Mississippi Chiropractic is going through an exciting expansion in March. They are incorporating the space that was formerly Salty’s Dog Shop to create an exercise room for rehabilitative/corrective postural work. This added space will provide the needed room to do more community focused outreach and workshops.

Mee-Sen Thai Eatery is preparing for this nice spring & summer by using used metal barrels to build the outdoor tables. They are also planning on building a corner space to feature Thai street desserts.

Outreach of Our United Villages invites you to an interactive afternoon to connect with people and discover shared interests.

WHAT: FLOCK TOGETHER SOCIAL GATHERING: Meet new folks with common interests

WHEN: Saturday, March 13^th2:00pm-4:00pm

WHERE: Humboldt Gardens Opportunity Center

5033 N. Vancouver Avenue (at Alberta)

Portland, Oregon 97217

FREE and open to anyone interested. RSVP to outreach@ourunitedvillages.org or 503.546.7499 by Monday, March 8^th. Snacks provided. Child care, interpretation, and transportation provided upon request. Please share this invitation with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

Mardi Gras on Mississippi Avenue!

Mississippi Ave — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:38:10 +0000

Please join us Saturday, February 13 for some family fun on Mississippi Ave. We have a day planned for the kids which include, mask making, puppet show, moving parade and more entertainment. Then on Fat Tuesday several of our businesses will be hosting great events such as a pizza eating contest, jazz themed music, hurricanes and mardi gras inspired cocktails and menus!

Look at our new posts!

Mississippi Ave — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:45:03 +0000

Lots of sales on the street! Now through February 7th Gypsy Chic is having a store wide sale.

ChapterFour-Spring shipments are rolling in. Just received Penguin for the fellas, handsome every day tops to go with jeans, a preppy touch!

Pin Me Apparel-All new Prairie Underground just in, long and short cloaks, long hoodie, flame skirt, tuxedo leggings, your orbit top and flame skirt to name just a few. Come by and check them out.

New Blog~ From The Corey Kaster Agency. The Insurance Master. He will have diffrent topics of interst to help you personally and in your business.

I.M. – I recently had my wallet stolen and among the credit cards was my business credit card. For some time I have been thinking about getting identity theft protection and now will definitely be setting it up (better late than never, right!) However, would it cover my business cards/accounts as well?

Flustered in Florence

Dear Flustered,

First, I am sorry to hear your wallet was stolen and hope everything is getting back to normal. Identity theft is the fastest rising crime in America. There are many identity theft protection services out there and each one has different policies in regards to what is covered and what is not. You will want to ask the prospective companies what they offer that sets them apart from the competition. Some offer services after you have your ID stolen, and some offer services to both prevent and correct issues after ID theft. Things to look for are:
1)      credit monitoring – allows you to see all credit activity to monitor things like accounts open under your name in error, closed accounts still reflecting open, past due reports in error, etc.
2)      credit alerts & freezes – in the event of ID theft, there should be a 24/7 number so the company can freeze all credit accounts & credit access with one phone call.
3)      Public records monitoring – provides access to anyone who might be associated with your records. 4)      Travel/Disaster document replacement – expedites replacement of documents travel so you can enjoy the rest of your vacation.
5)      Expense/Loss Reimbursement – this reimburses things such as lost time at work, having to reapply for loans, attorney’s fees, and charges the credit card company refuses to waive.

The average person spends 175 hours to restore their lives after ID Theft. Regardless of what service you utilize to insure against this, it is imperative you also safeguard yourself from the loss in the first place. There are many tips, articles, and links provided at www.farmersidentityshield.com.

A New Year!

Mississippi Ave — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:22:24 +0000

So it has been awhile since we posted last but that has changed look at all the new stores and events happening in the street!

Click on this link to see a recap of stores that have opened on Mississippi Ave (as well as the rest of our city)

http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/news/2010/01/now_open_21_new_businesses_in_portland_neighborhoods

http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/news/2009/12/now_open_30_new_businesses_in_portland_neighborhoods

Mardi Gras Celebrations are coming to the avenue! Saturday February 13 will be family day! Come and participate in our moving parade, puppet making, balloon artists , puppet show and much more! Then on Fat Tuesday, the 16th join our local resteraunt for fun events. More info to be found on our website soon!

Mississippi Ave Updates

Mississippi Ave — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:00:17 +0000

Did you know that Casa Narjana has a covered patio? Now we can all continue enjoying the tropical feel through the fall. They have added outdoor heaters and their wonderful fireplace. Go visit them for some delicious tapas and great drinks!

Have you seen all the news on the new stores that are opening on our street? if not you NEED to click this link! Very exciting for us!

http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/ne/boise/news/2009/10/mississippi_avenue_moving_forward_and_taking_action/

This is an older podcast. It not really the Sentinel’s its mostly a
co-produced piece but for those who you have not all ready heard Boise
Voices, it’s very very moving 8 minute sample. Apricot did a wonderful job

http://portlandsentinel.com/taxonomy/term/84

Dear Friends and Fans of Portland Story Theater,

Have you ever been inside the John Palmer House? Some say it is haunted…
On October 30th, you’ll have a chance to see for yourself. A tingle down your spine … the hair standing up on the back of your neck … goose bumps on your arms … It’s that time of year when we love to hear scary stories.

On the night before Halloween, Portland Story Theater’s Lawrence Howard and Lynne Duddy will be joined by special guests Sharon Knorr, Penny Walter and Will Hornyak for an evening of scary stories at the beautiful and historic John Palmer House. Built in 1890 and reputed to be haunted, the John Palmer House is the perfect setting for Portland Story Theater’s first-ever fundraiser.

Only fifty tickets will be issued for this very special, one-night-only event; small groups of listeners will move through five different rooms of the house until they have heard all the stories. The stories will include some classics, such as Poe’s “The Telltale Heart,” a bit of H.P. Lovecraft, and some local ghost lore. All proceeds will go toward funding PST’s 2010 solo performance festival, Singlehandedly. This is your opportunity to support the unique spoken-word art form of PST and see one of Portland’s premiere historical homes.

Who: Portland Story Theater with special guests Sharon Knorr, Penny Walter, and Will Hornyak
What: Terrifying Tales at John Palmer House
Where: John Palmer House, 4314 N. Mississippi, Portland, Oregon
When: Friday, October 30th, 2009. Doors at 7:30, stories begin at 8:00; no late seating
Tickets: Sliding scale, $25 to $50. Advance tickets are required. Purchase tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets

We encourage you to dress in costume, if you like. Bring your checkbooks to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a gift certificate to Andina Restaurant and other great stuff. Come at 7:30 for complimentary hors d’oeuvres, drinks for purchase, and some social time with the tellers. This event is not for children; no one under 21 will be admitted.

PST is deeply grateful to John Palmer House owners Maggie Kolkena and Susan Dunn for opening their home to us for this event.

Hope to see you there!

Lynne and Lawrence

Portland Story Theater

tellers@portlandstorytheater.com
www.portlandstorytheater.com
503-793-5484

What’s Going On the Avenue

Mississippi Ave — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:51:18 +0000

Gumbo’s Favorite School/Office Supplies

Endangered Species Giant Erasers

KEEP THESE AROUND FOR AWHILE!
Manufacture donates 2% of sales to Biological Diversity
approx. 4-5 ” $12.95

More fun times at Mississippi Pizza and Pub! Starting in October every Wednesday will be Trivia Night at 7:00pm. Round up your friends, pick your team name and head over there for a chance to win a cash pot! Oh yeah, don’t forget to eat a slice …and order a frosty beverage. 3552 N. Mississippi Ave.

There’s a new kid on the block! Come see the wonderful creations at Jet Designs, 3753 N. Mississippi Ave.Described as classic, feminine and edgy: you’ll feel the wind in your hair! Their aim is to be conscious of our planet Earth and its me…mbers in all their endeavors. They choose natural fibers for easy care, long lasting wear and comfort. Produced locally to sustain our economy.
Check out what are friends at Pin-Me-Apparel are up to….way to give back to OUR community. www.pdxneatsheet.com

Due to the demand and success that BlackWagon.com has had with Reckon’s collection for babies and kids, Reckon and Black Wagon announce an exclusive collaboration on Reckon’s most popular styles for babies and kids. We saw these first hand and they a…re rocking! There are available online as well as their storefront at 3964 N. Mississippi. Kids T-Shirts coming soon

Jazz on Mississippi Ave

Mississippi Ave — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:02:16 +0000

Don’t miss Jazz on Mississippi Ave on Saturday, September 12. Check out the link

Mississippi Ave — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:45:56 +0000

• Project Clean Slate:
In partnership with several community organizations, Albina Community Bank’s Social Impact Banking Office helped teach this series of financial literacy classes that reached over 500 individuals that were working through challenges with criminal records. For more information, please visit www.projectcleanslate.com

Mississippi Avenue Lofts:
Targeted for LEED® Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Mississippi Avenue Lofts is a new sustainable 56,000 square foot 4-story mixed-use development featuring 32 live/work one, two-bedroom and penthouse lofts, secure parking and 5,900 square feet of ground floor commercial space. Consistent with their efforts to use more responsible products and services, the Mississippi Avenue Lofts team is also committed to local community banking and partners Albina as the primary construction and residential lender. Please visit www.mississippiavenuelofts.com to learn more about how the project is doing its part to reduce, reuse and recycle.

LifeStyle Beauty: September 7, 2009

Your host Dayna Cakebread will bring you knowledge and insight from the world of beauty and hair industry professionals, and explore the connections between beauty, self-image, and self esteem. Beautiful hair makes a Beautiful YOU! Dayna will draw from her expertise of over 15 years as a salon educator and owner of Belle Epoque Salon. She will feature guest speakers and beauty consultants from around the country and the world to teach you how to build your own personal beauty regimen, and how to get the most from your trips to the salon. Our open call-ins will answer your questions about products, hair tools, and how-to’s. Build your own personal style, find your personal truth! Tune in every first Monday from 8pm-8:30pm pacific time zone.Call-in Number: (914) 803-4194. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LifeStyle-Beauty

Grand Central Offers Free Afternoon Baking Demos

Step into a commercial kitchen to learn baking skills with professionals. Leave with recipes for sweet and savory baked goods featuring U-Bake pastry.

PORTLAND, Ore. – August 18, 2009— Just in time for fall meals and holiday baking, Grand Central Bakery’s co-owner Piper Davis and Cuisine Manager Laura Ohm will host a series of six, free baking demonstrations featuring a few of their favorite uses for Grand Central’s versatile line of frozen U-Bake products.

Each of the six demonstrations will be offered at 4 pm on the second and last Wednesday of the month, from September 16 through November 18. Both classes during the month of November will focus on making perfect holiday pies. The hour-long demonstrations will take place at Grand Central Bakery’s Fremont location, 714 N. Fremont Avenue, in Portland. No pre-registration is necessary and walk-ins are welcome.

Participants will learn how to create fall meals that are rewarding for the cook and a hit with eaters by applying a few simple techniques using the bakery’s premium U-Bake puff pastry and pie shells. All of the demonstrations will feature two recipes—a savory and a sweet—that celebrate local veggies, fruits and nuts made even more delicious when encased in a delicate pastry or pie crust.Please check out www.grandcentralbakery.com for dates and class details.

Update for Mississippi Ave. August 14, 2009

Mississippi Ave — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:58:04 +0000

GUMBO GIFTS

NATIONAL PLASTIC QUILT PROJECT:
The Quilt Project began earlier this year, as 18 artists continued the LNPB commitment of curbing the daily plastic consumption habit. Current squares created can be seen here. The quilt will be on display at Gumbo Gifts & Gallery, 3636 N Mississippi Ave through September. There is still time to participate, applications are available at www.LNPB.org   ”Think Ahead, Leave No Plastic Behind.” 

http://portlandsentinel.com/?q=node/4977

Chapter Four has new fall hats!! Come in and see these totally cool hats.