http://portlandoctopus.com Just another the Octopus Network weblog Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:56:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This Thursday through Sunday July 2-5 the Waterfront Blues Festival will be returning again to the Tom McCall Waterfront park for food, fun, and over 100 performances. The performances include Keb' Mo', Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Ryan Shaw, Karl Densons Tiny Universe, Johnny Winter, and many more.  The ... http://portlandoctopus.com/waterfront-blues-festival-2/ 45.515071 -122.673203 Habibi Lebanese Cuisine is a nice little restaurant that I have been eyeing for a while, but just recently dropped in to try it out.  The atmosphere was quiet and nice, and I liked looking at dozens of varieties of beers and wines that lined the shelf near me.  The ... http://portlandoctopus.com/habibi-lebanese-cuisine/ 45.5200729 -122.6823184 This weekend June 26th, 27th, and 28th 2009 Portland, Oregon is hosting the 5th annual North American Organic Brewers Festival in Overlook Park. Ride the max or a bike down (no parking available) to enjoy the free festival.  Bring 3 cans of food to donate or a Trimet ticket for ... http://portlandoctopus.com/north-american-organic-brewers-festival-2/ 45.5477940 -122.6811202 On Tuesday June 16th many Portlanders downtown noticed that a massive 12 deck cruise ship "The World" has docked and come to visit for three days.  The ship is a giant cruise ship condo complex where you can purchase (or rent) a luxurious cabin and travel with the ship all ... http://portlandoctopus.com/the-world-in-portland/ 45.5506400 -122.6938190 This Saturday June 13th, 2009 is the annual Portland Buddhist Festival in Colonel Summers Park at SE 17th and Taylor, Portland, Oregon.  Come find some fun, food, zen, and maybe even enlightenment.  There are activities for children and adults including classes, crafts, workshops, special guest speakers, vendors, and amazing food.  The kidlets ... http://portlandoctopus.com/portland-buddhist-festival/ Growing Gardens is a non-profit organization in Portland that aims to reduce and eliminate hunger in the area through sustainable organic gardens.  Organizing hundreds of volunteers and neighbors and hosting dozens of classes each growing season.  For those enrolled in the program (generally 40 or so new families each year), ... http://portlandoctopus.com/growing-gardens/ This weekend the Portland Rose Festival will be having the Grand Floral Parade starting at 10am on Saturday June 6th.  The parade will start at the Memorial Colosium and end in downtown Portland.   Also be sure to catch the Rose Queen coronation and the Dragon Boat Race.  The Dragon ... http://portlandoctopus.com/rose-festival-floral-parade-and-dragon-boat-race/ [nggallery id=51] http://portlandoctopus.com/gallery-test/ Wednesday June 3rd to Sunday June 7th some of our very own men and women in uniform will be here in Portland arriving on ships from The US Navy, US Coast Guard, and a ship from the Canadian Maritime Forces.  Not only will the men get a much needed and ... http://portlandoctopus.com/fleet-week/ After Last Thursday Art on Alberta late last night, I dropped in to try tapas for the first time ever at Lolo's tapas to enjoy something new while the crowds dispersed.  Despite the busy night, the place was a pleasant hum of people talking quietly and sharing their Spanish finger ... http://portlandoctopus.com/lolos-tapas-on-alberta/