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The tulips are in bloom at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. The farm is a short drive in the countryside outside of Portland. I expectantly wait every year for the tulip fest, now in its 22nd year. Words are inadequate to describe how beautiful the farm is, enjoy the photos that I have posted. 33814 S. ...

A coffee house, restaurant, foreign conversation and live music venue in one. Fresh baked pastries, quiche and espresso are served for breakfast, Panini's, soups and salads for lunch and pizza, salads and decadent desserts are served for dinner. Wine, beer and espresso are served all day (until 10pm).  Two screens play live web-cams of four different countries and change daily. Entertainment includes live Flamenco and Brazilian bands and foreign film Thursdays.  Free wi-fi spot. ...

A great way to take a break from Lent and have as much fun as you did for Mardi Gras, here is a sampling of things to do.

Look for Leprechauns at Mill Ends Park just put back in time for St Patrick’s day located at SW Naito Pkwy & Taylor St.

Go Céilí Dancing Friday February 16, 2007 at Portland Céilí Society’s Third Friday of the Month ...

Spend a day discovery Portland's home made crafts and foods. Hundreds of local entrepreneurs display their handmade purses, hats, jams, light fixtures and much much more. Some stands feature jewelry imported from around the world and live music always plays at both ends of the market. This attraction is free to walk through and offers an array of food choices including Yakisoba noodles, Thai and Hawaiian cuisine, ice cream and elephant ears. ...

One of my favorite places to go is the Japanese Garden. It is a beautiful peaceful place in all seasons. I like to go there to draw and take pictures. This time of year it is fun to stop in and wander around looking for signs of spring. The garden is just starting to awake from winter. I stop on the moon ...

This is a great time of year to go to the Portland Classical Chinese Garden. I went there last week between the rain showers. I was looking for signs of spring. I like to watch the garden awaken. The light plays off the pond in the middle of the garden. The refection is always changing. The garden is never the ...

Walk through the heavy old wood doors into a delightful tasting room for a wine maker. Urban Wine works is the tasting room for Bishop Creek Cellars. Each month they showcase different wine makers’ wines. For the month of March the flight of wines are from women wine makers. The wines are: 2005 Patricia Green Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 Westry Chardonnay made by Amy Wesselman, 2003 Penner Ash Syrah made ...

Spring comes a little early this weekend. Watch under the Burnside Bridge transform into a lively market place. There is something for everyone from your kids to your pets. Artisans selling their wares. Baby products, I like the tie-died clothes and animal themed hooded towels. Children’s toys, I like the wooden cars and puzzles. Soy and hemp candles. Catnip toys and gourmet doggies’ treats. Mt St Helen’s Ash ...

Last day of the Portland Home & Garden show at the Expo Center and Yard Garden & Patio show at the Convention Center. See them both. Take the yellow line Max train between them.

The businesses on NE Alberta open their doors to celebrate art from 6pm to 9 pm on the last Thursday of the month. Everyday Wine will be open serving glasses of wine. NE 15th and Alberta. They have great art up on the walls.

Guardino Gallery is hosting a reception for the showing of artists Jamee Linton, landscapes painter and Sara Plaia sculpture.