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Since the late 1800s, the Portland fashion industry has had a long and storied history with its roots in wool textiles, swimwear, athletic shoes, and outdoor sportswear. Specifically, Pendleton Woolen Mills, Jantzen Swimwear, Nike, and Columbia Sportswear all had their role in imprinting a distinctly Northwest outdoor and “athleisure” aesthetic. It is from these practical and sporty beginnings that a vibrant and innovative couture scene gradually emerged. Today, the Rose City is home to dozens of extraordinarily talented designers, models, and photographers, all pushing boundaries in color, texture, pattern, and even the very materials fashion is constructed of, such as 3D printed shoes and garments. This slow sea change has become more and more evident when observing the populous of Portland about town. Less prevalent now are the flannel shirts, baggy sweatpants, and hiking boots – more common are the modern minimalist and bohemian chic designs of the more sophisticated and stylish Portland urbanites. Simply put, people dress up more. And that is a very good thing to behold. Between the pages of this very special Fashion Issue, you will find some of the city’s finest fashion innovators. Join us as we strive to truly delve deep into what makes them tick, and why Portland is such fertile ground for fashion excellence. Enjoy! Justin Fields Editor-in-Chief Portland Interview Magazine

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fter living, working and studying abroad in Italy for many years, Chef Marco Roberti returned home to open Gilda’s Italian Restaurant (1601 SW. Morrison). Marco focuses on simple, quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods. This simplicity and Marco’s great care for his craft are what sets Gilda’s apart from other Italian restaurants in Portland. Tucked beneath a picturesque awning just south of Burnside, an inviting glow emanates through the windows outside Gilda’s, and stepping through the doors feels like walking into an old friend’s home. The smell of garlic sizzling in olive oil permeates the air as you settle in for an evening of authentic Italian food prepared with the best ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Gilda’s is named in honor of Marco’s grandmother Gilda, who deeply influenced Marco’s own culinary journey. Her legendary homemade pastas, fresh seafood, pizzas, braciole, meatballs, soups and desserts are all a part of the menu. Gilda’s was recently voted the #1 Italian Restaurant in Portland by an OregonLive reader’s poll. Even with this impressive achievement, Marco continues to carry a humble attitude towards his restaurant. 10 FASHION DESIGN 2018 // PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM

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You’ve lived, studied, worked and traveled all over Europe. What was that like for you? I lived in Firenze (Florence) where I went to cooking school at Apicius, where I earned my "Masters in Italian Cuisine”. During this time, I worked at three restaurants in Firenze - Bucca del Orafo, La Bottega del Buon Caffe, and Ganzo. On the weekends I took the train to Cortona where I stayed with my cousins and worked at Ristorante Tonino. When my schooling was over I moved to Avola in Sicily. It is located just south of Syracusa in the very southeast corner of the island. I worked at a seafood restaurant called Ristorante A'Rasta and lived at the Bellafiore family's farm house on the coast. Having spent time cooking in America and abroad, what are some of the biggest differences you’ve noticed when it comes to attitudes toward food? I’ve noticed many differences, but the top difference that I notice with Italians is that they regularly shop daily for what they will prepare that day or evening. Not the huge overloaded shopping spree for the week that’s so common here. They also take their time when eating, not rushing off to do whatever. Eating is a more sacred event in Italy. What other differences have you noticed? Another difference is that they tend to eat things more seasonally. For instance, artichokes in the spring, 11

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tomatoes in the summer, squash and wild mushrooms in the fall and winter, etc. The restaurants in turn highlight those foods on their menus seasonally. Northern Italy has a climate more like Oregon and Washington, central Italy like northern California, and Southern Italy like Southern California and Florida. There are abundant variations of food, and much of Italy is comprised of rich volcanic soil, so the flavor of the fruits and vegetables are amazing. Tell us about one of your favorite places in Italy. The famous "Central Market" in Florence is one of the most incredible indoor and outdoor markets in the world. Shopping is done daily, and the variation of food products is mind blowing. Watching the older locals negotiate pricing was always entertaining and is quite an art form.

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What makes Italy such a special place for food? One of the most amazing gifts Sicily has are its active volcanoes. Depending on where the wind was blowing light amounts of ash would land on farm fields and orchards, constantly fertilizing them. The result was the best fruits and vegetables that you will ever eat. The entire country is blessed with an incredible abundance of produce. It sounds like your grandmother, Gilda, had a big influence on you, too. My grandma Gilda - pronounced "Jill-da" not "Gill-da" - and I had a special relationship. She had a huge impact on me with my passion for food and cooking and as a person. Along with my grandma, my mom and my aunt are also fantastic cooks. I was lucky enough to grow up with three strong women that loved to cook and entertain and from this was the beginning of my culinary journey. We grew up with great food and a strong sense of duty to our family. Sunday dinners were the best! Holidays were even better, always filled with love. My Grandma's life was dedicated to her family. She would have given the shirt off her back for anyone. How have you honored Gilda’s food philosophy at your restaurant? Grandma taught me a lot of recipes, but the real culinary gift she taught me was technique. How you treat a vegetable, how you blanch something, how you brine meat, how you par cook potatoes and then fry them in the leftover olive oil and chicken fat in the cast iron pan, how you season properly, and how you stuff herbs under the skin, and much more! What’s the one dish at Gilda’s that you think everyone must try? Everyone must try my Grandma's meatballs. Hands down the best. When they are being made, cooked and simmered they fill the restaurant with an unbelievable smell, and for me that smell is a nostalgic love of being back in Grandma's kitchen helping her make and cook them. Like the scene in "Ratatouille" when Anton Ego takes the first bite and drops the fork. (Laughs) What’s your recipe for a successful restaurant? It’s simple. We buy the best domestic and imported products possible.We buy organic as much as possible and buy sustainable seafood. We have a core menu and we highlight seasonal products, and never ever skimp on quality. We do not buy commodity meat. Most of our meat is from the northwest, humanely raised and only fed natural ingredients. We also only cook with extra virgin olive oil, period. Along with butter of course but no other oils. We use a lighter extra virgin for our sautéing and a more robust one for finishing. It is so ridiculous when I hear chefs say, "Oh, but it doesn't have a high smoking point." Yeah, but we are sautéing, we are not high heat wok stir frying. The flavor from extra virgin olive oil and good old salt and pepper is the key ingredient in 12 FASHION DESIGN 2018 // PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM

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What makes Gilda’s different from other Italian restaurants in Portland and worth consideration on a Friday night? What I wanted to recreate at Gilda's was simple - I enjoy making people happy with food. I feel it is a sacred act to bring family and friends together to share each other’s company over food and drink. I love to eat good nutritious food and want to share that with the world like my Grandma did for us. That means that we know how to cook Italian food properly. Our food is traditional regional Italian with a modern approach and with a little Northwest fusion. We offer a variety of fresh seafood dishes, many different organic salads, and even vegetarian and vegan options. 95% of what we cook is scratch made. In our lounge we offer hand tossed pizzas, a serious burger with a chuck and brisket grind, and many small plate options. We have 10 taps of local beers, a great wine list of imported and domestic varietals, and craft cocktails in our "speakeasy" style lounge. We also have a solid happy hour menu that we offer twice a day and all day on Mondays.

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What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a restaurant owner? The most valuable lesson that I learned as a restaurant owner is simple – treat your employees with respect and always appreciate your customer. Never take either of them for granted, because without them, you are nothing.

Northwest destination you consider paradise: The Oregon Coast, rain or shine, I love it there.

Other than Gilda’s, name three restaurants/ bars you like to haunt in Portland: Veritable Quandary was my spot until it closed. Haven't been to Q yet, but I’m looking forward to it. Zien Hong, Chen's Good Taste, and Yur's Bar and Grill would be my three right now. Guilty pleasure: Totino's pizza on a weekend movie night. Shocking conspiracy you might believe: Aliens and the Ancient Astronaut Theory.

I know you as a guy who really enjoys the outdoors, great music, fine wine and whiskey – why is that important? I do enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors. It’s my zen place where I unwind from the stress of restaurant life. Traveling is my favorite thing to do. I love seeing and experiencing new places, people and food. You grow from those experiences and it gives you a chance to reflect on your life and put new ideas in motion. PI

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Nurse Navigator, Artist, and Writer

W O R D S Merlin Varaday P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden Julianna Paradisi knows what it is like to have more than one calling. She juggles working as an Oncology Nurse Navigator at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital with a thriving painting, writing and public speaking career. These passions feed each other, rather than conflicting or dividing her attention. Her written work weaves together tiny personal moments with current events. Julianna’s experiences working with patients - including children - fill her paintings. After 30 years working in the medical industry, Julianna found herself on the flipside of the conversation, receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. Although frightened, she fought back, and her knowledge and courage helped pave the way in creating the field of Nurse Navigation. Julianna’s current exhibition of paintings: Artists, Healers, and Breast Cancer Survivors is showing through the end of January, 2018 at the Legacy Good Samaritan campus in the lower level of Building 3 (1130 NW 22nd Ave.). Ten of her paintings hang with those of another artist who also works in health care. During the artists’ reception on November 2nd, 2017, Julianna spoke about the challenges of being an artist working in cancer care and a breast cancer survivor. Her journey is reflected in the piece entitled What’s Left Behind (Sky Burial III). As she puts it: “Cancer didn’t bury me; I buried cancer.”

You are a nurse, an artist and a writer! How do you balance or integrate your healing work, with writing and painting? For me, the answer is complex, and has evolved over time. To begin with, I let go of any pretense of balance a long time ago. Balance implies being stationary, constant, or fixed. I don’t believe in a balanced life. I experience life as dynamic, and constantly changing. I live life as if it’s a juggling act; the trick is knowing which balls in the air make you happy, and which ones make you frantic. And I’m not a nurse, artist, and writer in a vacuum; I have a husband, family and friends that I also want to spend time with. Being creative requires a bit of solitude. I’ve learned to dwell within a space bordered between service and self-preservation. So, I juggle. Being a nurse, artist, and writer at the same time requires me to adapt, and respond to each role as needed; occasionally moment by moment. Some days nursing requires all my energy and time, and art and writing become the two balls thrown into the air while I finesse the third. Other times, nursing only requires I palm it back and forth a while, allowing me to focus on art-making and writing. It’s difficult to explain exactly how it works, but it does. How do you decide what to paint or what to write about? Sometimes, there’s a point I want to make. When this is so, writing is usually my go-to medium, and in a way, it’s my most challenging medium, because it requires self-revelation. In visual arts, sometimes I make an image simply because it’s interesting to me, not because I have a philosophical statement to make. But there are times I do make a statement with 17

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paintings. My series The Color White, and Urban Horses (images of the now defunct Portland Mounted Police Horses) were about societal expectations for women, and work roles, respectively. (Many of the Urban Horses paintings and other works on paper are displayed at Northwest Oncology Clinic, 1130 NW 22nd Ave., Suite 150) Who in your life inspires you the most? People who act on their compassion. People who live by their integrity and do the right thing, whether doing so is recognized or not. As a nurse, I have opportunity to witness a lot of everyday heroism. It uplifts me, and maintains my sense of hope for the world.

Some of your artwork contains images of Portland. Do you feel a particular connection to this city? My first series of paintings was Greetings from Slabtown, images of old Pearl District buildings. Many of these buildings no longer exist. I love Oregon in general, and Portland in particular. There are the obvious reasons: great food and wine culture, the arts, literary, and music scene. We have our differences, but when disaster strikes, everyone comes together to help each other. One of my favorite examples was the flood of 1996, and watching 1,500 city employees, the homeless, people from the West Hills, and other Portlanders working shoulder to shoulder to save Tom McCall Waterfront Park. There’s a plaque commem-

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orating the event, with these words written by President Clinton: “I hope you will always remember for as long as you live, what the people of Portland did in one remarkable day.” This is the Portland I’m in love with. What is the process of working with a Nurse Navigator? Basically, an Oncology Nurse Navigator is charged with removing individual patient barriers that prevent access to timely and appropriate treatment. Cancer care often consists of working with multiple specialists, including oncology surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. The diagnosis is frightening, and keeping track of appointments, procedures, tests, and medications can be overwhelming.

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Oncology Nurse Navigators provide an extra layer of support to help patients make sense of what is happening to them. We assist with symptom and side effect management. We connect patients with transportation needs to available ride services, assist patients who are having chemotherapy to get wigs, and make refer to social services as needed. Referrals to an oncology nurse navigator usually come from a physician, but patients can self-refer if they feel they will benefit. In addition to being a healer, you are a cancer survivor. What advice would you give to someone who is facing a frightening diagnosis? First, seek treatment from a hospital with an accredited cancer program, which is the best way of insuring you will receive the right care. Choose doctors who specialize in the type of cancer you have. Next, build your support network of family and friends. Find out what resources are available to you at work from your Human Resources department. Ask for a referral to an Oncology Nurse Navigator. Finally, remain hopeful. New technologies and treatment advances are developed all the time. Improved management of side effects has greatly improved the experience of patients during treatment. Your cancer care team is there to assist you.

“The most difficult part of being mortal is accepting the limitations of time.”

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What is next for you? As a nurse, I’ve been fortunate to practice social activism as a patient advocate. As I look towards the future, eventually winding down my nursing career to become a full-time artist and writer, I’m contemplating what form my social activism will take next. Besides continuing to paint, I have a 300-page first draft of a book I’d like to continue working on. I have notes for a second, and for a collection of fictional short stories I’d like to write. I’d love to create a wine label for an Oregon Pinot Noir. Community theater is something I’m interested in. My to-do list is long. The most difficult part of being mortal is accepting the limitations of time. PI

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Stephanie Kralevich is the host of KPTV Channel 12’s “More Good Day Oregon,” a weekday, hour-long, entertainment-based news show that broadcasts live from Portland, Oregon. Kralevich loves comedy (and comedians). She brews her own kombucha, and says she would likely have a “panic attack” if she ever got to meet actor James Franco. She also loves being part of television news, something that she has wanted to do as long as she can remember. And this is what you should know about this incredible ball of energy: she’s kind, she’s generous, she has a smile that can light up a room. She hates it when she flubs up and she is incredibly curious about the world, particularly the world of entertainment. In many way's she’s like a modern, local version of Mary Tyler Moore’s beloved television character, “Mary Richards.” Portland Interview Magazine recently had a chance to talk to Steph about her life, both on and off the set.

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Where did you grow up? Gresham. I'm a 4th generation Portlander, on my Mom's side. My Dad's side is all Croatian - that's how I got this long Slavic last name!

heading to classes at the University of Oregon. I then worked as a weekend assignment editor and once I graduated from college, I became a full-time news producer.

Have you always wanted to be in broadcasting? Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to work in television. There's an embarrassing video of me at five years old pretending to be longtime KGW and KPTV Portland news anchor Kathy Smith. This is all I've ever wanted to do. As a little girl, I would beg to go sit in the audience on “Ramblin' Rod” (the long-running morning cartoon show on KPTV).

Have you spent any time in other cities as a television/broadcast reporter? I worked in Eugene as a producer for a year after college, then one year in Medford, two years in Boise and three years in Spokane. Coming back to Portland in 2005 was like a dream come true. After nine years away, I was home sweet home.

So, when did you get into broadcasting? In fifth and sixth grade, I was one of the kids on a Multnomah Cable Access show called “Kid Stuff.” It was a “MGDO” (Morning Good Day Oregon) but for little kids. We had cooking segments and interviewed cool people. I was in heaven. My first paying job in television was during my junior year of college. I rolled the teleprompter for the morning news at KEZI in Eugene before

over the years. I've fallen, sneezed, snorted, cried, choked...so many embarrassing things, all on live TV. One time during a live shot at a fair, I laughed while drinking milk that had just been freshly squeezed from a cow. Warm milk came squirting out my nose, during a live newscast! Let's just say it wasn't pretty. Luckily, it was way back in the VHS days, when clips like that didn't end up on the internet.

What is your favorite part of your work? Interviewing fascinating people. I am a fan of just about everyone, so nearly every day is a thrill. I also LOVE my coworkers.

Can you tell us a little bit about your show? “MGDO” is a really fun and upbeat lifestyle and entertainment show. We focus on local entertainment: music, movies, live theater, comedy, and of course food. There's also health, fitness, local business feature stories and the latest celebrity news.

What is the least favorite part of your work? I honestly can't think of anything aside from the pressure that sometimes comes with being "live." It means anytime we flub a word, mangle a pronunciation or get the hiccups on the air, there are no do-overs, no take-backs. I have had a LOT of bloopers

What time in the morning do you get up and what time do you have to be on set? It varies from day to day...but our five-yearold (Stephanie and her husband, Chris, have a son named Cooper) wakes up at 6 am, even on weekends. I get to the station at around 7:30 am because the show begins at

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9 am, so I am on the set ready for "teases" during our morning news at 8:50 am. You have a great look on television. Are the latest styles important to you? I like to comb the sale racks at TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack and the fun little boutiques around Portland. I don't think I'm really ever "in-style" because on television, I usually have to wear solid colors with minimal accessories. Broadcast news consultants have told me during the past 17 years to avoid wearing anything distracting on the air. That really rules out trendy accessories and any stylish "flare." Who has been your favorite person to interview and why? So hard to choose just one! John Malkovich because he's part Croatian, he loves Portland and he's an amazing actor. John Stamos is a close second because, well, it's John Stamos. Who would it be hard to interview because you admire them so much? I would likely have a panic attack if I ever got the chance to interview Paul McCartney or Brian Wilson or James Franco. I'd also probably pass out upon meeting Jim Gaffigan... I get starstruck by just about every comedian. I’m a comedy superfan.

be getting their local news from their smart phones. Oh wait, that's already happening. But even with the constant advances in technology, for decades to come there will still be a need for journalists to gather local news and report it. Who is someone you'd like to interview? Carnie Wilson (the daughter of music legend Brian Wilson). She just opened a bakery in Sherwood, and as a longtime fan, I can't wait to meet her. Can you tell us a little bit about your personal life, away from the studio? I like to read and watch movies and cook and brew my own kombucha. My husband and I go to stand-up comedy shows, if they end before 9:30 pm... yes, I'm that lame. (Laughs) What do you do to relax? I like to read a magazine cover to cover or binge watch an entire tv series in one sitting. If you could be anyplace but Portland, where would you like to be right now? On the beach in Croatia! PI

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Executive Producer

nyone who follows fashion knows how quickly it can change, and there is nobody better to talk about fashion’s future in Portland than FashioNXT founder and executive producer, Tito Chowdhury.

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Making his way from Bangladesh to the states more than twenty years ago via America’s second coolest city (Austin), Chowdhury received a Master’s Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas. When Intel called, he answered. Upon arriving, Tito was immediately involved in supporting the cultural community of Portland. He has helped put Portland on the global fashion map, and his event has been ranked by TIME Magazine as second in the US only to New York’s Fashion Week.

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What is Fashion’s role in Portland? Fashion is the most important industry and amongst the largest major money-making sectors for the city. It always has been.

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Why is it so important? Fashion is art and designers are artists. If you want to see the value they bring to the city, just look at the real estate market. Real estate is not an industry in itself, rather it is a result of a thriving industry or industries. The biggest industries here being footwear, apparel, and technology. Fashion is part of the hand-made livelihood that is so prevalent here.

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If fashion is so important, why is Portland not seen in this light and how does FashioNXT help bring attention to the talent here? The national media often talks about Portland’s food scene, and rightly so because we have very talented chefs. We are also known for our craft beers and overall craft culture, because the maker movement is so strong in Portland. But fashion and technology are at the forefront of the economy’s health, and at FashioNXT we bring them together and put them onto the runway in ways that no one else is doing.

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Can you give us an example? At this year’s show, the incredibly talented designer, Seth Aaron, who won Project Runway and Project Runway All-Stars, is launching the world’s first ever 3D printed designer shoe line. People think fashion means splurging and waste, but FashioNXT is a community where fashion and thoughtful design is a solution to very real resource-based problems that the world is facing. We have so many food festivals, beer festivals, tech festivals, etc… but the only time the city tends to talk about fashion is during your events. If fashion is so important to the city’s economy, why is it not celebrated as such? Portland is a purpose-driven city that has long been at the forefront of green architecture and sustainable innovations. We definitely have the west coast, low-key feel. Maybe these can be contributors to why some people’s perception of the fashion industry is linked to vanity. Interesting…Can you please elaborate? We are a city filled with designers and artists that tend to be looked down upon for indulging in events that celebrate fashion. That creates a natural discouragement for people who want to dress up; who want to support. They keep it low-key in the dayto-day, but I see decision-makers of these major footwear and apparel companies at FashioNXT every year. I see them dressed in a way that I don’t see at other events in the city, and they express themselves more freely. Pushing the limits and being 28 FASHION DESIGN 2018 // PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM

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creative and innovative in design and fashion will only make the city stronger, and we need to celebrate it without shame. What happens if you were to make your event less spectacular? IE: More “low-key” to fit the “vibe” of the city? If I were to do that, then I am not showing the relationship between prosperity and fashion. I wouldn’t attract people from certain circles if I were doing my shows in some secret

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alleyways. Fashion shows with top and rising-star designers need to be special, because they are special. You will always have the people who are super passionate about fashion come to those back alley spaces, but if the show is hidden, then people won’t

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show up in numbers to see some crazy, amazing shit a designer is doing. I want to provide them with a more elegant experience--one that speaks to the fashion sector in a manner that they are accustomed to. Red carpets, bright lights, and interesting people who they may not normally encounter. Then I want to put them all in a space together and see what magic can happen.

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Designers Left to Right Top: Michelle Lesniak, TRBROWN, Michelle Lesniak, Seth Aaron Left to Right Bottom: Gustavo Apiti Couture with Nuciano, Seth Aaron, Gustavo Apiti Couture, Gustavo Apiti Couture with Nuciano, MXN Fashion

Seeing how Portlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion industry is driven by sports, where in New York it is more high fashion and couture, how can our city transcend to become more of a player on the global scene? We need more local support and interest from the brands that call Portland home in order to communicate that these categories are not mutually exclusive. The future success of sportswear is stronger when paired with cultural influencers from realms outside of athletics. People that can help look at design through a fashion lens.

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But in the sports product industry, performance is the driving force behind design. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to change. Yes, this is true, but for the majority of the population,

excluding the elite athletes, when fashion comes before function, it appeals to a broader audience who will wear the product more often. When you add tech and innovations to garments designed for fashion, the customers choose whether they are wearing it for looks or for performance. This way everybody wins. While the companies here may have a strong focus on athletics, which is true to their brands, without fashion they will suffer. We have seen this with recent market share changes between Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour, and if they suffer, our city suffers.

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How can we be better as a city and/or industry? If you go to a city like London, which is not as established for fashion as Paris or Milan, Burberry is deeply invested in the fashion incubators of the city. This cultivates creativity and homegrown talent. It is important for young artists to know that they have a community of other artists and designers who want to help and mentor them. I understand that this culture exists within the companies here, but it should also be prominent beyond the work day. Portland’s economy is directly related to fashion, so we must always try to elevate the encouragement of local artists and designers to feel that there is a place for them in this city. PI

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Fashion Show Producer

ELIZ ABETH MOLLO

Fade to Light: A Multidimensional Fashion Event

W O R D S Jyssica Yelas | P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden In today’s world, technology, current events and political climate are huge influencers on how the fashion industry is both created and consumed. Transparency is essential as well as experiences that bond an audience to a brand, and if you don’t adapt quickly, you drown. Mollo is an undeniable leader in this way. It takes a special kind of innovator to create something that didn’t exist in the space before, and moreso for it to be thriving five years later. The first Fade to Light show was in 2012, and has been a bi-annual production since 2013. Throughout the production each designer shows a introductory video proceeding a collection that tells a story, complete with complimenting hair and makeup styling, and often a live performance.

How was the idea of Fade to Light first conceived? I co-produced the rock and roll fashion show Doom Town for the first time at the Crystal Ballroom with Erin Cry [in 2004], and on the McMenamins side of producing the show was Jimi Biron. Fast forward to the end of 2011 and Jimi asked me to come back and produce another fashion show, still keeping with a kind of rock and roll theme but making it more mature. I was in my early and mid-twenties when I produced Doom Town. My husband Greg, AKA DJ Gregarious, and I ended up at a Cut Copy show shortly after that, and boom! The idea of Fade to Light was born. How was it first received? The very first show was fairly small. We had a raised runway with one lonely spotlight serving as the only light source. A few models later said they couldn't see very well with a spotlight shining in their eyes and they almost walked right off the edge of the runway! All things considered, it was a great first show. For the next show in 2013 we put the runway on the floor and added better lighting, and then we added a second show in August to make it a biannual event. The 2013 shows were when our designers really started to become inspired and do creative and different things, and I think for every subsequent show designers have pushed the boundaries more, which I absolutely love. The crazier the better!

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overall positive experience at the show. Another major marker of success for me is if a good amount of press, boutique buyers, and industry professionals attend the event. In regards to the last Fade to Light in August we had a good amount of people from all three of those sectors in attendance. To take that even further, it’s good if buyers actually buy pieces from the collections, which also happened at the last show. That is the whole point of a fashion show after all. How is the experience of attending fashion events evolving as technology evolves? Fashion brands that have large budgets are able to best utilize the newest technology because they can afford the fancy lighting and audio visual equipment for their shows, and they have the staff in place to market their brand in a profound way over multiple platforms. The rise of social media has also made mandatory that clothing that was just featured on the runway be immediately available for purchase by the consumer. As a producer of a show with a smaller budget and staff, these items and strategies are not always possible, but I think even with small budgets companies are able to have a vast outreach to different people if they know how to utilize social media platforms correctly. Exclusivity and privacy seem less and less common this day and age. When you watch videos of Fashion Week runways, you see cell phones at most every chair. What do you make of all this as the one creating the experience itself? On the one hand, I really like that people are engaging with the show in this way, that they are

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posting photos and videos to their social media, expressing how amazing the designer's collections are, that they are having a great time at the show, etc. I mean, it's free advertising! On the other hand, I don't like that some people are basically watching the show through their phones, that they are not present in the moment and not letting the experience of being at the show sink in fully. There needs to be a happy medium. How do you see fashion evolving and responding to the current political climate? I very much disagree with the current administration on a very visceral level, as do most people in the fashion industry. I feel that much of this industry is made up of people that have felt marginalized in some way, whether they be women or identify as LGBTQ, and the current administration and those that agree with it seem to want to take the country backward and erase all of the progress with equality we have made over the last few years. That being said, I think that all of this turmoil has really galvanized the industry and people are speaking out now more than ever.

on a commercial level, but it established his point of view and showed how much of a genius he was. What is the industry in Portland still missing? The biggest component missing is sizeable manufacturing infrastructure. We have so many designers here and I know many of them still sew everything themselves. In the end this is not a sustainable way to run a clothing company long-term. Designers should be focusing on designing collections, marketing and selling their brand, and running their business, not sewing for hours on end! If we had a larger manufacturing network here I think this would make that possible. Not to say designers would never sew again, but if they want to sell large quantities of their pieces, which is how a designer ultimately makes money, the manufacturing component must be in place. PI

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Designer / Tailor

If you’ve been to a Portland fashion event in the last year or two, you’ve likely noticed Tony Iyke. Tall, dressed to the nines, exuding confidence, and probably wearing a suit with a complementing hat - the man stands out in a crowd. But why is his look so hard to attain? His wardrobe is ‘bespoke,’ meaning created to fit a specific individual’s measurements and his and hers only. His creations cannot be imitated, and that is his craft. Iyke is the owner and Creative Director of his company, Designs by THOR (The House of Rose). His production studio in Oregon City is where every cut, stitch, and hand picking is executed to create custom suits for men and women. Most of his fabrics are sourced locally as well, and from an initial consult and measurement to the moment your suit is finished, the process can take up to eight weeks. One of Iyke’s most distinguishing characteristics is not simply external. He seems to possess a glow and contagious smile that he’s never without. This contagion is obvious with one exchange with him, whether in passing at the Portland Fashion and Style Awards or inside the studio. Ikye says this is because “there is nothing quite like the confidence one gains from wearing something that is custom made. It's as if personal flaws drift away and a person is finally seen for who they are - beautifully and perfectly themselves.”

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You always have such a bright outlook and often post positive messages on social media. What do you have to say about mindset and being a business owner? I'm a strong believer in keeping a positive outlook on life because I think that what you give is what you receive. I also feel deeply about pursuing what you are passionate about and not giving up even if it appears that passion may be out of sight. If you have a positive attitude, anything and everything is possible. As far as my mindset affecting me as a business owner, I am experiencing my passion and dreams coming true and I bring that enthusiasm to work every day. What does an average day in the life of Tony look like? The average day in my life consists of greeting walk-in clients at my Oregon City shop and introducing them to the concept of bespoke clothing, meeting with clients to go over fabric samples, design concepts, and measurements and having clients come in for fittings and alterations... all before 2pm! Then it's off to pick up the kids from school and have family time. I often finish the evening by meeting with clients that couldn't make it out during my store hours, and, of course, sewing! What is your process like when you work with a client on bespoke? When I work with my clients, it is a very personal and exciting process. It starts with a consultation to find out what my client is looking for, as well as to gain insight as to who they are as a person and their interests. Then the designing comes into play! Sometimes clients will choose fabrics and designs, but often times they put their trust in me to make them something. To me, this is the most rewarding part of my job. I get to put my creativity to work to design something flattering for my client, treasure hunt for the right fabrics types and colors, buttons, threads, etc. and then put it all together. There is always a first fitting to ensure that my client looks and feels incredible before finishing the piece and having a final fitting. My clients are my number one priority, so ensuring their satisfaction makes me happy. W O R D S Jyssica Yelas | P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden MODELS Tony Iyke | Elizabeth Nguyen | Rachael Lenzini

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You grew up in Nigeria and learned design and tailoring there. How does this inspire your work? Growing up in Nigeria I was always surrounded by fashion...whether traditional attires or contemporary styles, I was exposed to it on a daily basis and found it all intriguing. Now, as a designer myself, I love to experiment with those elements and have fun blending the two together to make unique designs, styles and pieces. THOR stands for The House of Rose, after your mother. What was she like? My mother was a strong, independent African woman. She ran our household while raising 7 children. She also fostered and sponsored through high school and college level many children over the years with my father, ran her businesses while mentoring her employees, found time to give back to her community, and did it all with passion. She raised us all to have integrity and drive and didn't believe in excuses. She taught me about fashion and how to sew at an early age and always encouraged me to pursue my dreams. More women are opting for suits rather than a ball gown these days. What do you think this means? I think it means that women are increasingly more independent and deciding for themselves what they consider feminine and beautiful, as opposed to conforming to social norms. You were just nominated for Portland's Best Men's Clothing Designer at the PFSA style awards. How did that make you feel? I am honored to have been nominated for Portland's Best Men's Clothing Designer and believe that I have already won by finally being recognized as a local designer. What is missing from the Portland fashion scene? What makes it stand out? I think that the Portland fashion scene is missing diversity, both in its designers and our local designs. I think what makes it stand out is the drive of our up-andcoming generation of designers and their passion for creating work that pushes the envelope. Do you think consumers are moving closer towards or further away from fast fashion and towards quality clothing? I think that consumers are perpetually stuck in the battle of quantity versus quality. However, what I want to do is to be a part of a paradigm shift in Portland, in which I educate people on the benefits of integrating custom-made clothing into their wardrobe as a lifelong investment as opposed to buying into seasonal trends that flood people's closets and are ruined before the season ends.

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Who would be your dream client to create a suit for? My dream client is the one who walks in for the first time wearing a suit that doesn't fit properly, someone who has a hard time finding clothes that fit perfectly off the rack, someone who has great taste but have a hard time finding beautiful clothing that helps them stand out in a crowd… it’s always a thing of joy when they see my designs and puts their trust in me to make them their first bespoke suit. PI

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Designer / Seamstress of Fräulein Couture

Inspiration D e s t i n a t i o n

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W O R D S Kailla Coomes & Jyssica Yelas | P H O T O G R A P H Y Ali Megan Vanessa Froehling is a true artist who finds inspiration from emotions and experiences to create garments that speak volumes. In 2002, at age 20, she received her first sewing machine as a gift, and soon spent countless hours teaching herself how to sew. Not long after, she started her own brand, Fräulein Couture, which rapidly garnered attention in Eugene, Oregon. Froehling moved from Eugene to Portland in April of 2017 to immerse herself in the rapidly growing Portland fashion scene, and her designs were noticed immediately. Her most recent accolade was being nominated for Best Emerging Designer for the Portland Fashion and Style Awards. We sat down with her and talked about everything from growing up as a competitive ice skater, to the place in Portland she is most inspired by. Her passion is exhilarating, and her smile is contagious.

Describe the Portland fashion scene. What kinds of people in Portland inspire you? The Portland fashion scene is a collage of different styles and cultural influences! There’s an abundance of community support, and lots of opportunity for collaboration. I would say the people of Portland who inspire me are all the independent artists working towards their own goals; the independent shop and boutique owners who offer a place for emerging artists to showcase their work, and even the established entrepreneurs who paved the way. Because together, they all contribute to what makes this scene thrive. Is there something in the physical environment of Portland that speaks to you, like the bridges, or the architecture of a particular building? There’s not a particular building, but visually, the Welcome to Portland neon sign always elicits an interesting reaction from me. It’s always so bright, alive, and in motion. It has that perfect Portland feel there’s a lot of drive and movement there. What made you want to design in the first place, and how did was the process of teaching yourself to sew and design unfold? I was in college at the time for accounting, and after the first year I was left feeling like my calling was with something else. So, I started doing a lot traveling and found myself part of a more counterculture, artisan community. I was drawn to the handmade textiles, and wanted to see where I fit in

with that. So, I asked for a sewing machine one Christmas and dove right in! I used the manual that tells you all the stitches and how to use them. It came pretty natural to me and I was picking up techniques quickly by good ol’ trial and error. Do you think being a competitive ice skater taught you how to stay disciplined in what you wanted to accomplish in your designs? Are you inspired by the costuming? My background with figure skating helped with determination, and discipline in regards to setting goals and working hard to achieve them. Ice skating was such a huge part of my growing up, that I would agree the costuming has influenced my design aesthetic. Not necessarily visually, but expressively, and figure skating is about expression. Can you tell me the meaning behind your brand, Fräulein Couture? I approached the meaning of Fräulein being comparable to the English title of “Miss.” So basically, translating to “Miss Couture.” Also, Fräulein is also quite similar to the pronunciation of my last name, Froehling. Your newest collection is called “Destinations” which features menswear and womenswear for winter, both edgy and sophisticated. Could you explain how you came up with these designs? My inspiration wasn’t necessarily taken from a particular visual or physical element. It was

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What was the inspiration behind your "Carpe DeNim” collection? My inspiration behind Carpe deNim was city life. The urban-ness, the people, the feeling of progression. There is always something happening in the city. City dwellers 'seizing the day.' And while observing city lifestyle, I noticed that the most common type of fabric worn was denim. So, I decided to produce a collection with a different take on the denim garment. You either love or hate denim, so my goal was to create garments that made consumers surprised to learn they were made from that textile. You designed for bodies of all sizes in your “Nightshade” lingerie collection. What can we do as consumers to promote a fashion industry where all bodies are beautiful?

It’s very important to be able to offer my wares to all types of people. There is not just one type of person, and I want to celebrate what makes us unique. If I can be a part of the movement to help shape societal views on what is ‘beautiful,' then my designs have been created with purpose. Throw out all previous expectations on what is considered beauty, and what different body types are 'supposed' to wear. A lot of consumers stop themselves from wearing certain garments because they are concerned with what others will think, or that society has lead them to believe that they "can't wear that" due to age, weight, location, etc. We need to be more accepting of self-expression, and allow others to do the same. What is your favorite piece you've ever designed? I don't know if I have one favorite, but I would say my most challenging and fun to make piece was a dress I constructed from magazine pages, where I folded each page into origami fortune boxes, and connected them all together! It was fragile during the whole process, but ended up being the most fulfilling to complete and to have it be wearable!

You describe yourself as being a part of the “slow fashion movement” what does that mean to you? And what other designers are following suit? The slow-fashion movement is about being purposeful and realizing that fewer is better. It’s allowing the consumer to deliberately make the choice to buy betterquality items less often. Buyers know where their clothes are coming from, and these items are often handmade by artisans. This movement could very well counteract the ethical and environmental havoc caused by the fast-fashion industry. Most independent designers in the PNW are following suit by keeping batches small and having garments locally made. Even many larger brands are a part of this movement. A couple examples are Patagonia, fair-trade certified and uses recyclable materials, and Synergy, which offers eco-ware that uses low-impact dyes and sustainable fibers. Where can people find your clothes? You can find my designs online and locally at Anne Bocci Boutique & Gallery, and One Imaginary Girl. PI

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Raj Shah, co-founder of Ably Apparel and Filium technology, is no stranger to the textile and apparel industry. He and his brother Akhil Shah have launched a series of brands that have exploded in the marketplace, including Shah Safari, International News and MECCA USA. After over forty years of pioneering their way through the fashion world, the visionary brothers are at it again - this time with their groundbreaking Filium technology and award-winning Ably Apparel. Eager to revolutionize the apparel and fashion industries, the Shahs became deeply concerned with the prevalence of synthetics in everyday fashion and performance apparel. After several years of research & development, the brothers recently unveiled Filium. The first-ever eco-friendly technology enhances natural fabrics (like cotton, wool, linen and silk) with super properties that can outperform synthetics. The Ably Apparel line activated with Filium technology offers a growing array of cotton performance, athleisure and wardrobe essentials and also serves as the technology’s proof-of-concept. Ably Apparel repels liquids, stains and odors and dries up to 40% faster than synthetics - without compromising breathability or feel. Garments stay clean, fresh, odor free and require infrequent washing often lasting weeks and months between washes. Ably Apparel can be worn on any given day from one activity to the next and is ideal for travelers, active professionals, modern parents, athletes and fitness lovers. Portland Interview recently caught up with Raj Shah to learn more about his latest breakthrough.

You and your brother Akhil have worked in the textile and apparel industry for over four decades beginning with Shah Safari. What were early days like? From a very early age, Akhil and I were very passionate about fashion and business. When we launched Shah Safari, I was only 19 years-old and Akhil was 18. During that time, fashion denim took the fashion world by storm. Designers were introducing patchwork jeans and were experimenting with all kinds of interesting treatments. No one was really focused on tops so we intentionally designed shirts to go with the growing trend of statement denim. Before we knew it, Shah Safari began to grow at a rapid rate. The demand for our shirts skyrocketed and put us in a leadership position in a very short period of time. At one point, we gained and held the highest market share for tops in the country.

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Back then, I remember being told on countless occasions how tough and competitive the apparel industry was. When Shah Safari took off, people marveled at how well we were doing in an industry that is known by many to be incredibly unforgiving, challenging and difficult to navigate. We never saw the industry in this light. We only saw possibility when many saw impossibility. We probably couldn’t see it because we were so young, had no baggage coming into it and most of all we just really enjoyed what we were doing. Having our initial success served as the boost we needed to expand quickly. We were driven by the idea of just how far we could go. Throughout your career, you have launched a multitude of clothing brands, including Shah Safari, International News and MECCA, that have seen tremendous worldwide acclaim and success. Naturally then, your initial Kickstarter campaign that introduced Ably Apparel in 2016 exceeded its goal by 30 times, what do you believe this can be attributed to? We exceeded our Kickstarter goal within 24 hours and the pledges kept coming. Our Filium technology was what really gained people’s attention. Eco-friendly, cotton clothing that can outperform synthetics? Natural fabrics that can repel liquids, stains and odors? Ketchup rolls off a shirt leaving no visible mark? Clothing that no longer needs frequent washes? Save water, energy and time? I owe our unexpected Kickstarter success to our breakthrough innovation but above all, to our dedicated and passionate team. What was your inspiration behind the creation of Filium technology? How and why did you arrive at this innovation? Over several decades, we started to become distressed with the trend toward more and moresynthetic clothing. The movement toward synthetics started many years ago. It came about as a way of producing less expensive clothing for the mass market. Natural fabrics are actually much more costly to produce. Long ago, polyester suits and the like were positioned for the lower-end market. Later, synthetics exploded again because of the performance apparel industry.

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The thing is, synthetics cannot compete with natural fabrics for breathability and soft touch. They also are notorious for retaining odor even after washing. So we started to ask ourselves, "why hasn't anyone ever developed a way to give natural fabrics the liquid, stain, and odor resisting properties of synthetics?" We didn’t have an answer, so we asked "why not?" And thus started several years of meticulous R&D and a lot of trial and error. Finally, in 2015, we hit upon a process that can outperform synthetics while imparting these super characteristics to natural fabrics. We call this technology FILIUM, and it’s currently patent-pending. Why did you create the Ably Apparel line? After putting so much time and effort into creating the Filium technology - and truly understanding its DNA - we thought the best way to bring it to the world was to create our own line of Filium-activated clothing. Who better? Sure, we are currently negotiating licenses for Filium with well-known multinational brands - and in fact, we have agreed on the first two of such licenses - but there is no organization that better understands the features and benefits that Filium-activation brings to natural clothing. With over four decades of apparel industry experience, and a vertically integrated international supply chain, there are few organizations that could design and manufacture Filium-activated apparel as quickly and as efficiently as we could. Our thorough understanding of Filium (as its creator) made us the best and most obvious choice for creating the world's first line of cotton apparel activated with our breakthrough technology. Why are you so passionate about promoting natural fabrics over synthetics? The reasons are simple. Human beings are natural and so are cotton, wool, linen and silk. Natural fabrics feel better on your skin. They breathe, just as our skin does. Intuitively, we know that natural fabrics are better for us and the planet. Synthetic clothing is made in a lab, is most often petroleum based, can leach into our skin and the environment and takes hundreds of thousands of years to biodegrade. For this holiday season, you are encouraging shoppers to go beyond the mall and to gift meaningfully. Why is this? We are living in the age of climate change, rising sea levels, air and water pollution, shrinking wildlife and vegetation, and staggering increases to our population. Sadly, the apparel industry is known to be the second largest polluting industry in the world and greatly contributes to the environmental issues we are currently challenged with. From creation to disposal, we have found a way to positively remove our influence from this vicious equation by offering premium eco-friendly apparel that requires very little maintenance or washing. Our Ably Apparel line is high-quality and is made so durably as a way to help people purchase less over the long term. I absolutely love the holidays and I’ve been around long enough to know that hastily made and impersonal gift-giving for the sake of giving is just not sustainable in today’s world. Gifting Ably gives our customers the opportunity to make a difference. Not only is Ably proven to improve quality-of-life, but purchasing Ably Apparel promotes a healthy and sustainable planet. What is your vision for Ably Apparel and Filium? The real question here is whether I think a T-shirt can change the world? Our initial launch really validated the fact that people “get it.” There couldn’t be a better time to have introduced Filium technology to the world. In less than a year, we have shipped thousands upon thousands of units of Ably Apparel to very satisfied and returning supporters. My hope is for people to gradually balance their wardrobes with Filium activated clothing. Depending on activity level and preference, individuals can go weeks and months without having to wash their clothes. This dramatically decreases the amount of water, carbon emissions, money and time spent on clothing upkeep. The more Filium activated pieces people have, the more we improve lifestyle and environmental standards. This also means more energy, money and time saved on a massive scale. It’s power in numbers. So, do I think a T-shirt can change the world? Yes, I know it can. PI For more information visit:

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Hero W O R D S Merlin Varaday | P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden

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My heroes are the women and children we work with; self- defined, gender diverse, of all ages, ethnicities and cultural traditions. Although they are experiencing homelessness, abuse, illness and poverty, their resilience inspires me every single day.

Rebekah Albert says she experiences joy on a daily basis as the Executive Director of Rose Haven (627 NW 18th Ave.), a welcoming day shelter for women and their children who have experienced a traumatic life event, such as abuse or homelessness. There is a distinctly vibrant aura of community, care and happiness at the place where any woman can come to rebuild a life for herself and her family. Rebekah began her career as an investment banker. One of her clients was a nonprofit agency serving children and families dealing with cystic fibrosis. After being invited to serve on their board, she became inspired by the profound impact the small organization was having on the families it served. Rebekah went on to serve as the Marketing and Communications Officer for the YMCA of Greater Seattle. She then transitioned to the position of Development/Marketing Director for the Humane Society of the Willamette Valley and later became their Executive Director. Nineteen years at Loaves & Fishes followed, with Rebekah filling the roles of Center Manager, then Marketing Director and finally Regional Director. “These positions all provided opportunities for me to broaden my understanding of how the lack of social and economic equity in so many segments of our population creates systemic hardships,” Rebekah says. “Being with Rose Haven has provided me with new challenges and opportunities to work specifically with women, people of color, LGTBQIA communities and older adults. These are some of the intersections in society where I am most inspired to serve.”

“Rose Haven is based on four values: Individual Worth, Compassion, Reconciliation and Zeal, or Love In Action.”

What is the meaning behind the name Rose Haven? When Sr. Cathie founded Rose Haven in 1996, her goal was to create a safe space for women and children suffering from loss of home and abuse during the daytime hours, when women expressed the greatest need. The name “Rose” had significance because it is the childhood name of Mary Euphrasia, the foundress of Sr Cathie’s order, The Sisters of Good Shepherd. As significantly, the rose symbolizes the inherent beauty in the women we serve. “Haven” fits because our mission is “to maintain a safe, respectful community while providing our guests with support and services to assist them in regaining stability in their lives.” So, Rose Haven reflects both our heritage and mission. When women have experienced a disruptive and traumatic life event, what do they need? Which services provided by Rose Haven can help? Rose Haven is based on four values: individual worth, compassion, reconciliation and zeal, or love in action. These values are part of our “Good Shepherd Heritage,” which I spoke about earlier. We welcome anyone who self-defines as a woman, transgender or gender variant. On the first visit, and as many times thereafter as desired, guests will meet individually with an advocate, working together one-onone, to determine their personal goals for the day. Advocates provide referrals for emergency and other kinds of housing, transportation, medical and mental health.

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Daily Joys Most recently, we opened our new shower facilities. This is the outcome of the generous support and leadership of many people, including our great community partners at The Bensimon Center, Reimers and Jolivette and First Immanuel Lutheran Church. We also serve healthy meals from 8:30 a.m. to noon and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 p.m., and guests may eat when they wish. For some guests, a decent meal, clean clothing and a safe place to rest is what they most need. Later on, they may decide to meet with an advocate about other needs: emergency nighttime shelter, other housing resources, replacement ID or medical resources. They may visit one of our nurse volunteers to receive first aid. Moms drop in for diapers and wipes and clothing for their children. Kids receive backpacks filled with school supplies before school starts. When forging a new path, women have emotional and spiritual needs, as well as physical needs. How does Rose Haven help fill those needs? We have a wide variety of activities, classes and workshops to empower our guests. They can attend counseling, support groups and guided meditation, as well as classes on writing, budgeting, computer and resume building. We have creative and fun groups, including beading, art and bingo - these are also popular. At Rose Haven, we celebrate holidays, monthly birthdays, Breakfast with Santa and a huge summer picnic. Although our families and 69

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My work here at Rose Haven is very meaningful to myself and those we serve. I get to provide a safe, peaceful, and relaxing experience, for a community that too often lingers in chaos and anxiety.

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I've been coming to Rose Haven for a long time. My husband and his ex-fiance brought me here and I've been coming here ever since. I love Rose Haven because it's a safe place for women and their children to come, eat a hot meal, take showers and have fun. The advocates here, I love talking to because they listen more than a mental health counselor would. Thank you Rose Haven for everything you've done for us!

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K AL I A B R O WN I've had the pleasure of working with the amazing staff, volunteers and guests of Rose Haven for 4 and a half years. The commitment, love and support that the staff and volunteers share for the women we serve warms my heart daily!

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Rose Haven means blessed home of roses, kindness, understanding and patience of folks in roles of the front desk. Rose Haven means comfort, food and how to have foundation in your life.

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Rose Haven to me means now and always facing my greatest fear. A fear which I do not believe most people understand, a fear which I was beholden to. The fear that everything I am not supposed to be I am. Taking ownership of it, turning it around and making it my greatest strength is me being myself. To be nurtured by the staff and guests has allowed me to be brave to face the next half of my life, God willing, to become what I truly am.

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women are dealing with painful, complex issues, we sing and dance, we have fun. There is a lot of laughter here! What are some of the obstacles that women who have experienced a traumatic event might face while rebuilding their lives? Many stem from poverty, including loss of home, abuse and assault. National statistics report that half the women experiencing homelessness have been in a domestic violence situation. Multnomah County’s 2017 Point in Time reports a 16 percent increase in the total number of homeless women since the last count in 2015. During this time, the number of women sleeping in emergency nighttime shelter beds has also doubled. The number of chronically homeless people (those who have been outside more than a year) has also increased by 24 percent during this time.

My work centers around advocating on the behalf of those accessing our services and making connections to community resources. It is a privilege to serve the diverse and resilient community at Rose Haven.

The women and children of Rose Haven reflect a diverse population: women of color, older women and members of the LGBTQIA community. Most are in survival mode, living day to day, in conditions of dire poverty. Many struggle with chronic and acute addiction and/ or mental health issues. We address all these barriers by welcoming people where they are. Rose Haven is very low barrier, meaning we don’t require a lot on the front end. People come in as they are. We offer a wide variety of resources, from which each person is free to choose. The approach is holistic, coming from an understanding that each person is capable of choosing her own path. Our role is to respect, empower and love each one. Women can shop at Rose Haven! Can you describe how that works? Women can shop once a month for three complete outfits. We have volunteers who act as personal shoppers and assist every person through their shopping experience. The clothing is all donated from a variety of retailers and private individuals, new or gently used. The shop offers everything from socks, underwear, coats, shoes, and sportswear to job interview-worthy apparel. We also have children’s clothing. Everyone receives shampoo, conditioner, soap and feminine hygiene supplies. How can women become connected with services at Rose Haven? Many of our guests come to us through word of mouth. Women in shelters and camps tell each other about us, and many actually bring new guests when they come in. Union Gospel Mission, Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, Catholic Charities, Transition Projects and JOIN are among our more than 100 community partners who often refer women to us. How can members of the community support Rose Haven’s programs? First, by recognizing our relationships with those we serve. The women and children of Rose Haven include our own family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues. Loss of home can strike any one of us, at any time. We welcome your participation in our community. You can volunteer your time and share your expertise by teaching a class or serving on a committee. You can donate clean, seasonally appropriate clothing or make a generous, tax deductible donation. Rose Haven is a nonprofit organization and we receive no government funding. Rose Haven relies on individuals, businesses and foundations to provide our financial resources. What are you most proud of? Our guests! They come to Rose Haven carrying burdens which most of us can’t fathom: loss of home, abuse, illness, addiction and poverty. And their suffering takes a huge toll on their hearts, souls, bodies and minds. I am inspired by their tenacity. I find my own hope in their capacity for hope. They make me proud. PI

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Open Saturday at Pearson Field The Historic Trust helps to host this familyfriendly FREE educational experience every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Pearson Field Education Center (201A East Reserve St.). Explore the flight simulator lab, check out the vertical wind table, visit a gliderbuilding station and view historic airplanes. The collections on display and learning opportunities are designed to propel students of all ages into the wonderful world of flight. Experience the "Golden Age of Aviation" at the Northwest's first airport, and one of the oldest continuously operating airfields in the country. Second Saturdays feature an aviation-themed presentation and a new STEM-centered activity. Win Big at Ilani Casino Resort Ilani Casino Resort (1 Cowlitz Way) is now open in Ridgefield. The new 368,000 square-foot gaming center, which opened this year, was developed by the Cowlitz Tribe and Salishan-Mohegan. There are 2,500 slots, 75 gaming tables, and 15 restaurants, as well as shopping, meeting spaces and a live entertainment venue. There is still time to enter Ilani’s My Momentum, My Mercedes promotion. Through December 2017, you will receive one entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Mercedes-Benz every time you insert your Momentum card into any slot machine. Or, enter to win in Ilani’s Red Zone Rush – swipe your Momentum card at any kiosk each week and select the football teams you think will win on Sundays and Mondays during the season. Whoever picks the most correct

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Explore Southwest Washington Wines Enjoy the past, present and future of Southwest Washington wine! After feasting with family and friends on Thanksgiving, continue celebrating throughout the three-day weekend (Friday, November 24th through Sunday, November 26th, 2017 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.) with the Southwest Washington Winery Association. Come out to visit the wineries of Vancouver, Ridgefield, Battle Ground and Yacolt, and enjoy their 2016 Barrel Tasting and New Releases. At each winery, visitors will get a chance to experience a snapshot of “wines in progress”. This extended holiday weekend will be a fantastic way to learn about the various stages of making wine. www.swwawine.com

Vancouver Holiday Farmers Market Make your holiday table bountiful (and healthy!) at the Holiday Farmers Market Friday, November 24th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday November 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 26th, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Downtown Vancouver Hilton Hotel (301 W 6th St.). Home to over 250 vendors, the Vancouver Farmers Market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction, with local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods

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Vancouver Community Tree Lighting Be there when thousands of lights come alive at Vancouver's Community Tree Lighting in Esther Short Park (6th St & Columbia) on November 24, 2017 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Santa will be there, along with musical performances and other activities.This family-friendly event is FREE, and all are welcome. Afterward, stop by Divine Consign in downtown Vancouver to view 12 beautifully decorated trees, in lieu of the past three day Festival of Trees. The trees will be on display from November 3rd through December 16th, 2017. www.visitvancouverusa.com/event/community-treelighting-downtown-vancouver-usa/18515

Lantern Tours at Fort Vancouver Reserve your spot on a spell-binding journey through the grounds of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (1501 E Evergreen Blvd.). Peek into the fort’s buildings by lantern light and experience historical vignettes with living-history interpreters dressed in authentic period costume. “An Evening at the Fort” Lantern Tours will be held at 7:00 p.m. November 25th and December 16th, 2017, as well as January 27th and February 17th, 2018. "Walking Vancouver Barracks" Lantern Tours will take place November 18th, 2017, as well as January 20th and February 3rd, 2018. Call 360-816-6253 to make a reservation. Admission is $20.00 for adults, and $10.00 for youth ages 15 & under. www.nps.gov/fova/learn/news/lanterntours201718.htm

Christmas in Uptown Village Ring in the holiday season Uptown Villagestyle! The north end of downtown Vancouver features independently owned shops, excellent dining, cozy coffee shops, and fantastic breweries, wineries and tasting rooms. This vibrant neighborhood will welcome one and all for several festive holiday events. Come to Uptown Village for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Compass Church on November 25th, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Then, join the Block Party with Santa and his live reindeer on December 3rd, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Finally, don your best cheesy holiday garb for the Ugly Holiday Sweater Pub Crawl on December 9th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. www.uptownvillage.com Christmas at the Fort Celebrate a 19th century-style

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(1001 E 5th St.) on December 9th, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 for ages 16 years and older, FREE for youth 15 years and under. Make wreaths, tassels, and potpourri while enjoying period holiday music and more in a setting that will take you back to the 1840s. www.visitvancouVancouver National Historic Site

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Join In The Resolution Run Kickstart 2018 with a 10K or 5K run/walk. The Resolution Run, presented by Get Bold Events, will be held January 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the Gardener Center (1710 Southwest 9th Ave. in Battle Ground). Participation costs range from $37.00 - $65.00. Registration includes a pancake breakfast, race tech t-shirt, medal, goodie bag, beer and music at the post-party. More information at www.resolution-run.com

Holiday Sip and Shop In Downtown Camas will be on Thursday, November 16th from 4:00 - 9:00 pm. You can enjoy holiday shopping, cocktail, beer and wine tastings, a double decker bus ride with Downtown Camas stories, music, prizes and other fun holiday activities. This is the best way to start your holiday shopping! Admission is $20.00. Start your evening in Arktana, 415 NE 4th Ave. Little Box Friday Join us November 24th (the day after Thanksgiving) in Downtown Camas. In celebration of the joy of shopping locally (no “big boxes” here!), participating downtown merchants will each have a “little box” of coupons, specials, gifts, and other surprises for you to draw from. A little something extra for supporting local. Also, receive a free raffle ticket in each location and an extra ticket with any purchase to be entered to win a gorgeous holiday merchant basket. Spend $100.00 in downtown and receive two free regular movie tickets from the Liberty Theatre. Golden Ticket Event The Golden Ticket Event will start on November 25th (Small Business Saturday) and run through December 16th. With any purchase from a participating merchant during this time, you will receive a “Golden Ticket” that enters you into a drawing to win a fabulous prize from that merchant. Plus, your tickets will be entered into the Grand “Golden Ticket” drawing for a $150.00 Downtown Camas Shopping Spree, compliments of Carla Edwards, local Real Estate Broker.

Hometown Holidays Hometown Holidays is on First Friday, December 1st, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Hosted and organized by the City of Camas, Hometown Holidays includes the downtown tree lighting, photos with Santa, crafts, hayrides, entertainment from Camas Schools, hot cocoa sponsored by Journey Church, holiday shopping, art shows, and more. The Tree Lighting is at 6:30 p.m. and yes, there will be fireworks and snow again! www.downtowncamas.com

Washougal Festival of Trees The Eighth Annual Washougal Festival of Trees is back to spread holiday cheer and raise funds for Washougal schools. It will be held Friday, December 1st, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Hathaway Elementary School (630 24th St.). The festival is presented by the Washougal Lions Foundation and features pre-decorated Christmas trees created by school and community groups that are silent auctioned to the highest bidders. Gift baskets and other treasures will also be offered via silent auction and guests are invited to enjoy live holiday music and refreshments. Another popular feature of the event is Saturday morning breakfast and photos with Santa from 9:00 a.m. to noon. A hearty breakfast, sponsored in part by Excavator Rental Services, is served for just $3.00 per person. Photos with Santa are also $3.00 each. www.visitwashougal.com/events/festival-of- trees

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History On Stage Join Portland Center Stage at The Armory (128 NW 11th Ave.) this holiday season for thoughtprovoking and heartstring-tugging theater. Theater tickets make great gifts! Mojada: A Medea in Los Angeles will be showing November 4th – November 26th, 2017 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. An Evening of Holiday Story and Song, featuring A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote paired with Winter Song, will run November 18th – December 31st, 2017 in the Ellyn Bye Studio. The Second City’s A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens will be performed December 5th – December 31st, 2017 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage.

Artists Repertory Theatre Shows Artists Repertory Theatre (1515 SW Morrison St.) will be presenting two astounding productions this Winter. Tony Award-winning family drama THE HUMANS (by Stephen Karam, directed by Dámaso Rodríguez) will be showing November 19th – December 17th, 2017 (the Portland Premiere). Newsday says: “There is so much love, dread, tenderness and brutality in The Humans… deeply-felt family tragicomedy thriller...”

Multnomah Village’s First Friday First Fridays in Multnomah Village are a fun and festive time. Many businesses stay open late, offer promotions, have bites to eat, and provide live entertainment. Multnomah Village is a charming and unique neighborhood in Southwest Portland, off Capitol Highway. During First Friday, shop at eclectic locallyowned retail businesses like Indigo Traders, Topanien Gifts and Annie Bloom’s Books, or swing by delicious neighborhood eateries like Casa Vaca Tacqueria and Prosperity Pie Shoppe. December’s event will be extra special, with Multnomah Village’s First Friday Holiday Gala celebration (December 1st, 2017). There will be a Christmas tree lighting, carolers, horse carriage rides and of course a visit from Santa Claus.

Delicious Gluten-Free Holidays Kyra’s Bake Shop (599 A Ave.), Lake Oswego’s longbeloved gluten-free bakery, is now serving savory items. For breakfast, gf diners can enjoy Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits and Gravy (housemade Sausage Gravy or vegan Mushroom Gravy) or a daily Quiche. At Lunchtime, dive into gluten-free sandwiches like Chicken Bacon Ranch or Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese, the Macaroni and Cheese of the day or Pretzel Dogs. While you are at Kyra’s, talk with them about your holiday catering needs. For Thanksgiving, get your preorders in by 5:00 p.m. November 13th, 2017 and for Christmas, preorders must be in by the same time on December 15th. You can have gluten-free dinner rolls, Cinnamon Rolls, pies, cheesecake or even a Tall, Dark and Handsome Cake. Dreaming about a Buche de Noel Yule Log for your holiday celebration? Two years ago, Kyra’s was listed as one of the top twelve in the nation by Food and Wine Magazine. www.kyrasbakeshop.com

Cioppino Cooking Class with Chef2Go Chef2Go is a way of creating community and practicing a healthy lifestyle! Join Chef Surja Tjahaja in learning how to make Cioppino on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the West Linn Adult Community Center (1180 Rosemont Rd.). Celebrate the bounty of our crab season this Winter with a San Francisco-inspired seafood stew. Learn where to buy and select highquality, affordably priced seafood; how to prepare the seafood for cooking; and all the techniques for making this five-star dish at your home. Lunch will be accompanied by garlic bread and salad. $40.00 for West Linn residents, $45.00 for non-residents; $20.00 materials fee. Includes lunch! Details are at www.chef2go.biz. To register, call West Linn Parks and Recreation at (503) 557-4700 or go online at

New Businesses Opening Exciting times in SW Portland's Multnomah Village. As the Village begins to enter the season of shopping, known as the holidays, four new businesses will be opening just in time to join all the fun. Little Big Burger, Blue

Ethically Sourced Engagement Rings The holidays are a perfect time to pop the question. Let your special someone know that you care about them, and that you also care about selecting an engagement ring that was ethically sourced. At Trios Studio (3 Monroe Pkwy. Ste I), you can be sure. The Lake Oswego custom design jewelry studio specializes in Fair Trade Gems and precious metals. Watch for Trios Studio’s upcoming Fair Trade Gems and Jewelry Event from December 1st through 24th, with a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 2nd from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy 20% off all Fair Trade Gems and Jewelry. Call 503-495-1285 to schedule a complimentary design consultation. www.triosstudio.com

Then, chase away the post-holiday Winter blues with ASTORIA: PART TWO, showing January 20th – February 18th, 2018 on the U.S. Bank Main Stage. For those who missed Astoria: Part One, a few reprise performances will be offered on January 13th, 14th, 16th and 17th, along with an option to experience the full story as a one-day marathon on February 11th, 15th or 17th. www.pcs.org

The World Premiere of MAGELLANICA (by E.M. Lewis, directed by Dámaso Rodríguez) will be on stage January 20th – February 18th, 2018: In 1985, scientists and engineers from around the world converge at the South Pole Research Station to figure out, among other things, if there really is a hole in the sky. With epic scope in the tradition of The Kentucky Cycle or Angels in America, this epic, immersive, unforgettable play takes its inspiration from the true story of the discovery of the hole in the ozone layer at the height of the Cold War. www.artistsrep.org

Celebrate With Whole Foods The holiday season is definitely not the time for added stress and complications. At Whole Foods Market (1210 NW Couch St.), you will find a Holiday Table with staff who are ready to assist and make your holiday life easier. This table is your “Holiday Central” where you can order everything from a turkey to dinner rolls to a full holiday meal. We are also offering select party trays, pies and a fantastic selection of side dishes. There are plenty of choices and everything on the menu is made with ingredients that you know you can rely on.

Holiday Ale Festival The 22nd Annual Holiday Ale Festival will be held Nov. 29th through Dec. 3rd at Pioneer Courthouse Square (701 SW 6th Ave.). The Northwest’s only outdoor winter beer festival will feature 55 craft beers, ciders and meads, all of which are made or blended specifically for the event. The festival will also feature a number of Meet the Brewer events and dozens of specialty and rare beer tappings. Advance general admission is $35.00 and includes the 2017 tasting glass and 14 taster tickets, plus expedited entry with the print-at- home ticket. More infomation at www.holidayale.com.

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Star Donut, Speilman's Bagels and Unitus Credit Union are all hopeful to be serving customers

by Thanksgiving, if not sooner. One thing is for sure, Multnomah Village will be a place to put on your list of must see in Portland.

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www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec.

Unique Gifts at the Holiday Bazaar West Linn Parks and Recreation’s Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at the West Linn Adult Community Center (1180 Rosemont Rd.). With over 30 vendors you are sure to find memorable one-of-a-kind gifts for the loved ones on your list. The bazaar will be overflowing with handcrafted items, including jewelry, kids’ clothing, woodworks, paintings, sweets and more. There will be delicious lunch items for purchase. Admission is FREE.

www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/parks-andrecreation-annual-holiday-bazaar

Lighting of Maddax Woods Don’t miss the 14th Annual Lighting of Maddax Woods, presented by the Friends of Maddax Woods. From Saturday, November 18th through December

31st, 2017 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. you can embark on a magical adventure down a lighted, accessible path through the woods to the viewing platform on the Willamette River at Maddax Woods Park (5785 River St.). Search for creatures of the woods, view Maddax's boat history and explore Dorothy Maddax's garden. Admission is FREE. www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/lighting-maddax-woods

Community Tree Lighting Usher in the holidays with this FREE celebration, including outdoor entertainment by the Corner Church Children's Choir, drinks and sweets from Cascade Summit Starbucks and kid’s activities. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1st, 2017 at West Linn City Hall (22500 Salamo Rd.). Don't miss the arrival of Santa atop an antique fire engine with the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue crew at 6:15 pm! Little ones can warm up indoors while awaiting their turn to visit and take a photo with Santa. You can also enjoy a movie, craft activity, and holiday bingo. www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec/ community-tree-lighting-0

Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash Oh, yes, you Holiday Sweater Fashionistas, it’s that time of year again to don your favorite holiday apparel for the 8th annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Dash! On Saturday, December 9th, 2017 you can join in a 5K Run/Walk. Start time will be 9:00 a.m.; the One Mile Dash start time will be 9:30 a.m. The start and finish line will be next to Willamette Fire Station (1860 Willamette Falls Dr.). Commemorative mugs will be given to the first 300 registered runner and walkers. Strollers and four-legged friends on leashes welcome! More information and registration at www.eventurousevents.com/ugly-holiday-sweater-info

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4th Annual Brewstillery Festival On February 24th, 2018 over 20 breweries and distilleries will team up to create the perfect pairings during the 4th Annual Brewstillery Festival at StormBreaker Brewing (832 N. Beech St.). Each pairing will consist of a 4 oz beer pour and a 1/4 oz spirit taste. Only like beer? Then just drink beer. You can pick and choose, although owners Rob and Dan strongly recommend going for the pairing. Advance tickets will be on sale soon! Visit www.stormbreakerbrewing.com or StormBreaker Brewing’s Facebook event page for all of the details. Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder Have you ever noticed how the right lighting can make or break a room? Or how ambient light affects your mood? Kay Newell, “The Light Bulb Lady” at Sunlan Lighting (3901 N. Mississippi Ave.), is the expert when it comes to creating just the right light. Exploring Sunlan Lighting is an adventure – check out bulbs you’ve never seen before, and experiment reading under different types of light. Sunlan offers a large selection of bulbs to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which many Oregonians struggle with during the gloomier months. Additionally, Sunlan is your connection for holiday lighting. www.sunlanlighting.com

Kids Love Fashion, Too Black Wagon (3964 N.Mississippi Ave.) is the place to find everything your fashionable

young one needs. The Mississippi Ave. boutique is filled with artist-inspired and artist-crafted clothing, toys, books, bedding, furniture and decor for newborns to age 14. Black Wagon owner Sarah Shaoul has carefully selected products that are quality, smart, healthy, fun and beautiful. Need to set up an online gift registry? Black Wagon makes it easy to create, manage and share your baby shower, Christmas or kid’s birthday wishes with friends and family. Ask about the “Happy Camper” policy. Watch for the following upcoming events at Black Wagon: on Thursday, December 14th, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. the shop will host David Berkvam Art Opening and Age to Come Trunk Show. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, February 10th and 11th, 2018, in conjunction with Mississippi Ave.’s SMALL SHOPS, BIG HEARTS event, Black Wagon will host a trunk show with Tiny Feminists. For more event info, go to

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Shows at Mississippi Studios You know what’s uber fun once the cold weather hits? Seeing a live show. Mississippi Studios (3939 N. Mississippi Ave.), one of Portland’s hottest concert venues, will be presenting a fantastic line up this Winter to keep you rocking. Alex Lahey, the 24 year old pop songwriter from Melbourne, Australia will be playing December 11th, 2017 (show at 9:00 p.m., doors open at 8:00 p.m. 21 and over; $12.00 in advance / $14.00

day of show). Andy Kindler, the comedian known for roles on shows like Bob's Burgers and Everybody Loves Raymond will be on stage December 13th (show at 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. $13.00 in advance / $15.00 day of show). Then, don’t miss 1939 Ensemble on December 22nd, 2017 (show at 9:00 p.m., doors open at 8:00 p.m. $5.00 in advance / day of show) and January 12th, 2018 (show at 9:00 p.m., doors open at 8:00 p.m. $8.00 in advance / $10.00 day of show). On February 24th, 2018 watch Mike Doughty performs Irresistible Bliss (show at 8:00 p.m., doors open at 7:00 p.m. $25.00 in advance / day of show). Finally, ring in the New Year with Explode Into Colors on December 31st, 2017 (show at 9:00 pm., doors open at 8:00 p.m. $25.00 in advance / $30.00 day of show). More details at www.mississippistudios.com.

The Barr Brothers at Wonder Ballroom The Barr Brothers will be playing at the Wonder Ballroom (128 NE Russell St.) December 15th, 2017, presented by Monqui and KINK. Hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, this folk quartet features Andrew and Brad Barr (of The Slip (2)), Sarah Pagé and Andres Vial. The evening’s entertainment will also include Angelo De Augustine. All ages. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $17.00 to $20.00. www.wonderballroom.com/event/1513423-barrbrothers-portland