December 8, 2009
SOUTH WATERFRONT HOLIDAY BALL
It’s the annual South Waterfront Holiday Sidecar Ball & Auction! This year South Waterfront Community Relations, the Community Action Committee, the Art, Culture and Science Committee, Umpqua Bank, The Ardea and Heidi McBride Gallery & Art Consultancy have teamed up to bring you a holiday ball with a mission: to make merry AND benefit five local non-profit organizations while you’re at it.
Don’t forget to visit each penthouse to collect all four of your raffle tickets! These are your chances to win a fabulous prize!
WHEN:
Thursday, December 10
6:00 – 7:30 PM – Penthouse Tour
7:30 – 10:00 PM – Holiday Sidecar Ball
WHERE:
Start at The Ardea, Atwater Place, John Ross or Riva on the Park:
Tour the Penthouses, sip on some wine, bubbly or beer and meet with local non-profits.
* Big Brothers Big Sisters – John Ross 3003
* CASA – Riva on the Park 2215
* Sunshine Division – Atwater Place 2302
* DoveLewis – Ardea 3000
Ardea Sidecar (entrance on SW River Parkway):
Once you complete the penthouse tour, head down to the Ardea Sidecar for food, music and a silent auction to benefit Neighborhood House.
COST:
$15 per person (cash or check only)
Admission can be paid at the entrance of each building or the entrance to the ball. Includes entrance to the penthouse tour AND holiday ball, raffle tickets (available in the penthouses), food, entertainment and your first drink.
FEATURING:
* Penthouse tours of Atwater Place, The Ardea, John Ross and Riva on the Park
* Meet and greet with a local non-profit in each penthouse, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, CASA, Sunshine Division and DoveLewis
* Music and entertainment by DESIGNBAND
* Hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar from Bambuza (your first drink is included in your admission!)
* Silent auction and wine wall (benefiting Neighborhood House)
* Raffle prizes, dancing and interactive district art project
RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS ARE WELCOME
To RSVP: communityrelations@southwaterfront.com or call 503-972-3289
September 8, 2009
South Waterfront Code & Design Guidelines Update:
Presentation and Q&A
The South Waterfront Code & Design Guidelines Update Project is proposing a series of Zoning Code amendments to address greenway improvements, retail uses, upcoming street plan changes, and other minor changes that have occurred in the district.
At tomorrow night’s Presentation you can:
- Review proposed Zoning Code and Design Guideline amendments regarding the South Waterfront Greenway Development Plan.
- Share your input on other minor Zoning Code amendments proposed to address retail and residential land uses in the district and the proposed amendment of the South Waterfront street plan.
Wednesday September 9th, 6 – 7 p.m.
John Ross Plaza Studio: 3623 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR 97239 Map It
Presentation and Q&A led by Project Manager, Troy Doss
Project Schedule
- September 3, 2009 – Public Review Draft
- September 9, 2009 – Public Presentation and Q&A
- September 17, 2009 – Design Commission Hearing
- September 22, 2009 – Planning Commission Hearing
- November 2009 – City Council Hearing*
*This date is approximate and may shift
If you have any direct questions for the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, you can contact the Project Manager, Troy Doss.
Project Manager
Troy Doss
503.823.5857
troy.doss@ci.portland.or.us
For complete information about the project, please visit the Bureau’s project website: South Waterfront Code and Design Guideline Update Project
To read the draft of proposed amendment changes, click this link: South Waterfront Design Guidelines Draft, PDF.
September 1, 2009
Thank you to everyone who attended RiverFest 2009 on August 22. Our 2,000 festival-goers enjoyed music, food, handmade artisan crafts and perfect Portland weather! We’re looking forward to making RiverFest 2010 even better and welcome your comments – just email communityrelations@southwaterfront.com with your feedback. Here are some quick pics from RiverFest 2009.
August 21, 2009
S A T U R D A Y, A U G U S T 22
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
At South Waterfront | Map It.
Join the fun as Portland caps off the summer with its annual celebration of the Willamette River. The Festival at South Waterfront is free and family friendly!
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S C H E D U L E OF E V E N T S
10:00am
Pampered Pooch Open House with activities, prizes and a raffle: John Ross Plaza
11:00am
Festival begins:
Vendor booths open Greenway and SW Pennoyer
Kids Fun Zone opens with bounce house, pony rides and carnival games: Greenway, north end (nominal fees apply)
11:30am
The Ardea Presents: Free ice cream, karaoke, vendors, community tours and a weekend stay raffle: Ardea Plaza
11:30am
Grand Ronde Honor Song and Invocation: Main Stage
11:45am
Opening remarks by Mayor Sam Adams and dignitaries: Main Stage
Noon
PDX Jazz: Mary Kadderly: Main Stage
Noon
Portland Trail Blazers Basketball Clinic: Atwater Retail Space on SW River Parkway
Noon
Heidi McBride Gallery Presents Sculpture Mike Suri: Atwater Retail Space on SW River Parkway
1:00pm
River Poem Reading: Main Stage
1:15pm
PDX Jazz: Darrel Grant and On The Territory: Main Stage
2:00pm
Urban Willamette Photo Essay: John Ross Plaza Studio
2:45pm
PDX Jazz: Stephanie Schneiderman: Main Stage
4:00pm
Urban Willamette Photo Essay: John Ross Plaza Studio
4:00pm
Watch Hoffman Construction “Jump the Giant Crane” at the Mirabella: View from the NW corner of SW Curry and Bond
4:15pm
PDX Jazz: Tom Grant with Shelly Rudolph: Main Stage
5:30pm
Fireboat display: Greenway
Location:South Waterfront
Click here for a map
This event is FREE and open to the PUBLIC
Check the Portland RiverFest Website for more details
August 20, 2009
August 6, 2009
Join The Ardea tonight for wine, hors d’oeuvres and conversation, before heading off on the streetcar to view downtown and Pearl District galleries. The Ardea is beginning a series of First Thursday events, unfolding throughout the rest of the year that will include wine tastings, exhibitions, speakers, and gallery guides.
While touring downtown galleries stop by the Pacific Northwest College of Art’s new Hybrid Gallery, a roving project space for multi-media and contemporary animated arts, located at the corner of 12th and Washington in the West End. The Hybrid Gallery will have complimentary drinks, eats and live music.
Location: The Ardea (3720 SW Bond Ave) | 5pm | Open to the Public
July 28, 2009
Portland RiverFest returns to South Waterfront this year on Saturday, August 22. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates life on the river with live music, food and drink, attractions and fun activities. Last year’s RiverFest was a huge success, and this year is shaping up to be even better. Festivities take place throughout the day beginning at 11 a.m. on the expansive South Waterfront greenway. Mayor Sam Adams and other city officials will be present to kick off the celebration. Look for a complete schedule of events coming soon. Festival highlights include:
* PDX Jazz at RiverFest Mary Kadderly, Darrell Grant & On TheTerritory, Stephanie Schneiderman, and Tom Grant with Shelly Rudolph
* Food & drink vendors
* Open marketplace with over 50 booths, including Handmade NW
* River education center
* PURE river blessing ceremony
* Urban Willamette photo essay
* Art exhibition by Portland sculptor Mike Suri presented by Heidi McBride Gallery.
* Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission lodges
* Kid Fun Zone
* Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde big canoes & drummers
* Dog activities, including games & prizes
Join your fellow river lovers in restoring, appreciating, and recreating on the Willamette. The festival at South Waterfront is part of a four-day celebration along the Willamette that runs from Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23. Other RiverFest events include the Freshwater Trust Portland Triathlon, bridge tours, Portland Spirit/KINK Cruise, kayak tours, walking tours, SOLV riverbank cleanups, Portland Audubon events, and more. For a complete four-day schedule of RiverFest activities, visit www.portlandriverfest.org.
Saturday, August 22, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
June 4, 2009
It seems that a film crew took over Gaines St. today here in South Waterfront. Notice the large RV – we found a large table with free food placed on the other side.
By the look of the models I would say it is a commercial shoot for Nike.
This guy on the bike was riding around with the camera in tow. Pretty cool.
I like the grip who is wearing the “Grip This” t-shirt.
May 12, 2009
Hooray! The Farmers Markets around Portland are beginning to open up and offer our region’s glorious bounty for our tables at home. For those of us living here in the South Waterfront we have our pick of many different markets. On Saturdays we can take the Portland Streetcar up to the South Park blocks for the PSU Farmer’s Market or on Wednesdays to the Downtown Market or on Thursdays we can go to the Ecotrust Market in the Pearl District.
However our closest Farmers Market is just a short tram ride up the hill at OHSU, which begins its season 1 week from today, on Tuesday May 19th. To find out more about the OHSU Farmer’s Market, please click Here. Enjoy the markets and help support our local farmers!
January 6, 2009
Last Thursday there was an interesting piece in the Oregonian talking about the future of the OHSU Schnitzer Campus. It is especially interesting to note the “key elements” to the campus that OHSU is targeting. The author Fred Leeson interviewed Mark Williams of OHSU for the article and other than the effects of the current economy their committment to the campus remains strong – for OHSU’s sake and our own let’s hope the economy turns around soon. Also – if you have any questions for Mark Williams, be sure to attend the All- District Update in South Waterfront on January 28th – see the event calendar for details.
To read the Oregonian Article please click here: Lot is a Blank Canvas for OHSU Addition
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