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CONTENT ISSUE 28 2019
COVER FEATURE FASHIONXT FASHION SHOW
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SPECIAL FEATURE REFLECTIONS VINTAGE FASHION
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FEATURE INTERVIEW JUDITH STOKES DERBY
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MELISSA BERRY MISSIONARY CHOCOLATES
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JIMMY HICKEY FINDLAY HATS
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GUSTAVE APITI COUTURE
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TOM BOEHME PHOTOGRAPHER
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PANDER BROTHERS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTISTS
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SLOANE WHITE FASHION DESIGNER
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MARK RAINEY CASCADE RECORD PRESSING
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REFLECTIONS
JUDITH STOKES
MELISSA BERRY
JIMMY HICKEY
GUSTAVE APITI
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PANDER BROTHERS
SLOANE WHITE
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LETTER Last November, Portland Interview was extremely honored to receive the Best Fashion Publication Award at the 8th Annual, Portland Fashion and Style Awards. To all of you who voted for us, we cannot thank you enough! To say we appreciate your support is an understatement, and we will continue to strive to meet the high expectations of any endeavor connected with this city’s thriving fashion industry. To understand a bit more about how Portland Interview reached award-winning status in fashion coverage, it’s helpful to know more about the magazine’s origins and fashion heritage. This tradition of excellent fashion coverage began many years ago, with Publisher David Bentley’s first publication in Portland, Face Value, which followed his time working as a fashion model and photographer in New York in the ‘80s and ‘90s. His next magazine, About Face, also gained much of its momentum and success from his close connection to the fashion influencers of Portland.
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Under our intrepid publisher’s leadership, Art Director Tim Sugden became one of the city’s most accomplished photographers, and Lead Designer Gary Menghini honed his remarkable design skills. Office Manager Robin Farm has helped coordinate things from the beginning, and Marketing VP Al Denison, along with Advertising Account Executives Grant Thurston, Kyle Collins, and Denny Schleifer have always provided excellent service to all our valued clients. Another major factor in the success of Bentley’s publications has been the consistent emphasis on supporting local businesses. To choose local is to choose wisely, particularly in Portland, where ingenuity, persistence, creativity, and hard work have resulted in businesses and individuals that achieve unique and lofty goals. That’s why we’re so appreciative of those in the local fashion scene who open up to our writers by telling their valuable stories. Speaking of our writers, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the contribution of dozens of writers throughout the years, who have consistently joined forces with the city’s most compelling personalities to bring our readers interviews and stories that are engaging and revealing in surprising ways, as our interview subjects convey their unique wisdom and experiences. In this Fashion Issue, you will find articles and interviews exemplifying our ongoing dedication to covering all facets of the flourishing fashion scene in Portland. Interviews with Gustave Apiti, Sloane White, Tom Boehme, Jimmy Hickey, and much more await you as you peruse these pages, as well as luxurious and immersive photography and design. Enjoy!
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the hat t f o o tip ’s JUDITH STOKES At the intersection of North Interstate Avenue and Argyle Street, a towering statue of Paul Bunyan, created in 1959 for Oregon’s big centennial celebration, welcomes locals and visitors alike to North Portland’s bustling Kenton District. Earlier this year another legend, native Oregonian Judith Stokes, 41, opened the doors to her brunch-centric restaurant, Derby, just a block away from Big Paul, giving everyone just one more reason to check out this quirky neighborhood to the north. Derby is located on North Denver Avenue in the space that was once home to Karen Harding’s Cup & Saucer Cafe. With Derby, Stokes, who for the last six years was living and working on the north coast in Astoria, Oregon, saw a chance to return to her roots—she grew up just across the Columbia River in Hazel Dell, Washington—and also contribute to a quickly evolving community. A former food cart owner in both Portland and Astoria (she is perhaps best known for the much-missed North Mississippi Avenue-based Tita’s Pista), Stokes’ Derby primarily focuses on breakfast options with specials that highlight her Filipino heritage, including the spring rolls known as lumpia (she loves them so much she has one tattooed on her arm). Portland Interview Magazine had a chance to speak to Stokes between her shifts at Derby. Here’s what she had to say: W O R D S Byron Beck P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden
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What was it like growing up in the Northwest? Hazel Dell was a good neighborhood for doing all the kid stuff of the ‘80s like riding bikes, playing at friend’s houses, skateboarding, and also getting into mischief like you do as most kids without supervision. And trouble. I got into lots of trouble, especially as a teen. One thing for sure is that I’ve always loved and been grateful to have grown up 15 minutes from Portland where I spent my teens in the ‘90s going to shows, watching the resurrection of Burnside (skatepark) and frequenting the old landmarks. I’m one of those who still obnoxiously relishes the ‘90s in Portland. Folks just don’t know. What was your favorite meal as a child? Growing up in a Filipino house, you always have a pot of rice on the counter. It’s pretty much our religion. My sister and I usually had a choice between a can of chili or a can of sardines to put on top of the rice with balut. Just kidding about the balut (duck embryo, boiled and eaten from the shell, is a Philippine street food favorite) but the sardines were my jam. There was also a lot of ramen. When my mom had time, she would make chicken adobo and lumpia. Lumpia is and will always be my steadfast go-to. What did you do before Derby? I spent the last six year in Astoria where I thought I’d leave food for
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good to open a spa/holistic skincare and cosmetic shop. I ended up opening a food cart in the parking lot of that business two years later. How did you end up back in Portland? On a visit home for Christmas last year it hit me that I needed to move back to be closer to family. I still had my businesses in Astoria and didn’t quite know which direction I’d take professionally if I came back. Two days later I run into an old friend whom I also worked for at his restaurant 14 years prior. He tells me he had been thinking we should collaborate and open a new restaurant and that he heard that Karen Harding, owner of Cup and Saucer, might want to sell her Kenton location. I knew at that moment I wanted that spot. My best friend, James Bradley, who I’ve known for 25 years and has been my closest mentor, is the chef a block away at Po’ Shines. I’ve mostly lived in the North as far as Portland goes and I’ve always loved Kenton as it still feels like a neighborhood, and it’s not inundated with condos...yet. It all just felt so right. The friend decided to go another route and bought a different restaurant, and I called up Karen after not seeing her for 10 years. We had dinner a few days later. We both acknowledged that she could stand to make a mint off the influx of outsiders— that California money—but she’d rather it go to someone local. Another woman. So, all in just a week, there it is.
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What is your favorite meal to make for yourself? I’m awful about cooking for myself. I eat like most people do who are in the industry, which is not good. At times I graze but mostly I’m downing whatever I come across after realizing it’s 2 pm and I haven’t eaten anything yet. When my schedule is more merciful, I cook and eat a lot of plant-based foods. I stay fairly active and healthy, but until then it’s Asian takeout, canned soup, and peanut butter. What is your favorite meal to make for others? I’m proud at having the chance to make Filipino food for friends and customers. Primarily my chicken adobo and pancit. The last few years…I enjoyed cooking and introducing various Asian foods
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to people like pho, Korean short ribs, kimchee dishes, ramen etc. which you’d be extremely hard pressed to find on the coast. Filipino food is some of the best eating, yet unfortunately is still not as accessible as you would think it would be in a town with so much food. What is it like to be a restaurant owner in Portland, Oregon? It feels right because I’m home again, although home has clearly changed quite a bit. I’m grateful and am constantly humbled by the talent around me, but more so by friends I’ve known for 25 years, and family who pay me surprise visits weekly. That’s how I know I made the right choice to come back, even though the place is tripping me out…
Can you tell me what community means to you as a business owner? First and foremost, keeping an eye out for one another’s safety. It should be our duty to keep a watchful eye on things and those that may be detrimental to one another. I believe it is just as important to encourage one another in their endeavors, especially small business. Folks are so quick to criticize…instead of applauding them. If it’s not your bag, then don’t carry it. Let’s contribute to how we can all make things better ‘cause if you’re not doing good, I ain’t either. A lot of our dreams are alike, more than we know. PI DERBY, 8237 N DENVER AVE, PORTLAND, OR
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Missionary Chocolates started in 2008, when Melissa Berry wanted to make a sweet gift for her mom for Christmas. Now, Missionary Chocolates has been satisfying the sweet tooth of chocolate aficionados for over a decade, with new and innovative products being frequently introduced. Berry has just released a line of hemp-derived CBD chocolates, a product that took nearly three years to perfect. Inspiration for the line came from her mom, who suffers from chronic Lyme disease. CBD is well-known for its therapeutic use as a non-narcotic pain reliever. Her new CBD chocolate line is called O by Missionary and its initial release has had a very positive reception. We sat down with Dr. Berry at her shop (2712 NE Glisan) to talk about Missionary Chocolates, the O by Missionary chocolate line debut, and how she got to where she is today.
Can you talk a little bit about starting Missionary Chocolates? Back in 2008 I was a single mom with a one-year-old son nearing the end of my naturopathic medical school training. Before graduating from NUNM (National University of Natural Medicine here in Portland) I began making chocolates truffles that I thought my mom might like. She grew up in California with a father who was a prominent physician, and in the ‘60s and ‘70s See’s Candies were what everyone gave their doctors as thank-you gifts. That was what my mom grew up with and was used to – very sweet and light tasting milk chocolates. Hence the first truffle flavor that I made for the Missionary Chocolates brand, which was the Meyer Lemon Explosion. I was trying to make something for her that met her dietary preferences and personal taste, as she is a nearly life-long vegan, and follows a diet that is strictly gluten-free as she is celiac as well. How did you come up with the recipe? I was trying to find something delicious and chocolate to make my mom as a Christmas present. I experimented with batches of truffles made with rice milk, and some with soy milk…then I used coconut milk….and it's still what I use today. It's pure, low-allergen, and doesn’t have any artificial additives or a strong coconut taste, which allows the other natural ingredients that we use to make our truffles shine through. Was making chocolates your master plan all along? No, none of this was “supposed” to happen. After finishing medical school I was going to go back to my hometown in California and open a practice. While having a child alone during medical school 17
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was not my original goal, I have found that often the best things in life are not always our “plan A” – they end up being even better! Having my son Eli is the best thing I have ever done, and starting Missionary Chocolates has proven (after many hard learning years) to be a close second. I thought of this company to be honest as a “plan B”. After graduating I worried a lot about what would happen if I didn’t pass my medical boards the first time, and what I would do to support us. I never considered myself the smartest person in my class, and with a baby I needed to make sure I had a plan B. So I started selling my first chocolates at the Buckman Farmers Market in SE Portland. This was before Eli was even walking, and I studied relentlessly for my boards that whole summer. Thankfully I did pass them the first time, but I’m the kind of person that was always going to have a backup plan. And now 11 years later you have a brand-new, exciting product! Can you talk about your new CBD chocolate line? Over the years I have seen cannabis help lots of people in many different ways, but I knew had to use something in our chocolates that didn’t have any THC in them because I was concerned how it would affect my mom. She was never a smoker and if she experienced any psychological effect from anything that I made for her
she didn’t like it. So I did lots of research, talked to everyone in the business that I could, experimented with a myriad of CBD products, and ultimately tested them for years on my mom and other chronic pain patients. I really feel like this is the best thing available right now for pain management because many people like my mom don't want to get high, and they don’t want anything that will affect their ability to work, drive a car, or function in general. I think it's filling a much-needed niche in the world. What kind of CBD do you use? It's a pure organic isolate, and each batch we buy has been tested for pesticides and heavy metals. Ultimately, I have used it for long enough and with enough people to understand it, and to choose the dosage that I did of 25mg of CBD per truffle. That’s why I didn't launch the line until this year, even though I’ve been making them for several years -- I wanted a lot of feedback and for many people to test them for me. A lot of time and research went into choosing the company that we work with, and we evaluated many samples from a variety of different suppliers. It had to be organic, have zero cannabis taste, and to be the best quality I could obtain. The particular blend that we are using seems to be the most helpful one we’ve tried yet for alleviating inflammation
As a naturopathic physician, this is an awesome opportunity for me to feel like I am impacting people in a positive medical way.
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and pain for my mom from her Lyme disease – she has systemic joint destruction that is irreversible. We have also had reports of the truffles helping people with better sleep and in reducing their anxiety symptoms, but it’s an individual experience and we always appreciate feedback.
It had to be organic, have zero cannabis taste, and to be the best quality I could obtain.
What was the reaction after releasing it? People are very excited that we’re making a cannabis-infused edible, one that contains no artificial ingredients, colors, or corn syrup. Customers come into our retail shop and often make a beeline straight to the CBD truffle display. Our new website is just about to go live, and we have a beautiful site just for the O by Missionary CBD line. Everyone seems to know someone that has a chronic medical problem, and more and more people are telling me that they take CBD every day for a variety of reasons. As a naturopathic physician, this is an awesome opportunity for me to feel like I am impacting people in a positive medical way. Where is the O by Missionary CBD chocolate line available? I am very pleased that every single New Seasons Market and their affiliate New Leaf Markets are carrying the entire line, and they will even have special heart boxes for Valentine’s Day. They can be found in their Wellness Departments, including all of their 25 stores spanning Washington State, Oregon and California. The wonderful Dragon Tree Spa carries the O by Missionary line at all 3 of their locations, in NW Portland, at the Portland Airport, as well as in Colorado. The restaurants Harlow and Prasad are also excellent places around town to find all of our chocolates, as well as our own retail store on Glisan Street. Any plans to expand the CBD line even further? I would like to continue to develop and expand the CBD line for sure. I think it's one of the most helpful and exciting thing we are making. I’m looking forward to hearing more customer feedback about our CBD line, as we strive to make the best chocolates Portland has to offer. Learn more about Missionary Chocolates, O by Missionary, and get the latest about their CBD line at their soon-to-be launched website below. If you’re in the Portland area, stop by their retail shop and sample all of their delicious flavors! PI
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W O R D S Kyle Sosa and Bonnie Knight
What’s Next for FashioNXT has been going through major expansion, as 2019 marks the 8th year for FashioNXT Week, recognized as the official fashion week of Portland. The annual event gained international acclaim after its production was named by Time Magazine as #1 in the US, next to New York Fashion Week. Throughout the last 7 years, the runway show has dazzled audiences with innovative experiences encompassing what’s next in fashion, including showing the world's first runway collection of 3D printed shoes with two-time Project Runway winner Seth Aaron and Feetz. The event is also known for showcasing designers from China, Philippines, Dubai, national and local Pacific Northwest talent, and celebrity designers from the hit television series Project Runway. That has led to global acclaim through international publications, including magazines such as Forbes and Entrepreneur, Vogue China, and Manila Mail newspaper. All the excitement from last year has generated early interest from several acclaimed designers within the Pacific Northwest. The U.S. and international designers who have already confirmed their participation in 2019 FashioNXT Week include: Gustavo Apiti (Seattle), Lunaversoul (Seattle), Mimi Wolfe (Seattle), Venturini (Seattle), The BRIN Project by Reshma (Seattle), Nokota Style (Kansas), Designs. By.LCW (Austin), Tammi Anne Barker (Vancouver, B.C.), Shamanic Chic (Portland), Holly Anderson for Holly Ren Designs (Portland), and UpNXT Emerging Designers Accelerator Co-Winners, O’Field Apparel & Ale O. But even bigger excitement awaits this year’s attendees, as FashioNXT is holding its cards close about other major designers who will be showing that will undoubtedly make 2019 the biggest and most exciting show to date. Tickets are in pre-sale right now for those who like to plan early, which includes exclusive “Couture Packages” for companies who want to invite groups of clients. One of the most exciting aspects of FashioNXT in recent years has been the celebrity presence who in increasing numbers are 22 | PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM
appearing on the runway. In 2018, the runway featured television stars and pro-sports superstars. Project Runway All Star winner, Mondo Guerra, showed a vibrant collection full of bright colors with reality star, Blair St Clair, from RuPaul’s Drag Race closing his show. Portland Timbers former team captain, Liam Ridgewell, premiered his British luxury beachwear line, Thomas Royall. His runway show featured himself as well as three other Portland Timbers stars. Seattle designer, Gustavo Apiti Couture, a couture dress and bespoke suit designer, brought Portland Trail Blazers NBA stars, CJ McCollum and Evan Turner to the runway. The FashioNXT Plaza exhibits brought star power as well, showcasing iconic sneaker designs from Steven Smith (known as “the Godfather of dad shoes”). He has created some of the world’s most recognizable shoe designs such as the Nike Zoom Streak Spectrum in his collaboration with Supreme, the New Balance 1500, and the Reebok Insta Pump Fury. Steven Smith is now currently the design director for Kanye West’s renowned fashion brand, Yeezy. DEVELOPING EMERGING FASHION CREATIVES The visibility of the FashioNXT runway provides exciting opportunities for emerging designers and fashion industry creatives alike, through the success of the UpNXT Emerging Designers Accelerator, and Incubator programs. The 2018 UpNXT Accelerator featured seven (the most in the history of the competition) talented young designers from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada, and for the first time ever, awarded two winners the prize of UpNXT Award. With the success of designers both auditioning and participating in UpNXT, the FashioNXT Incubator was born in 2017. The Incubator is a career development program for the highly competitive fashion industry to catapult the careers of creatives to the next level in fashion. The program features mentorship classes by industry experts and masters, who prepare participants with real-life training and exposure to the world-class FashioNXT Week show. The Incubator is a learning opportunity for many, with programs in: Emerging Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Runway Modeling, Fashion Show Photography, and Event Production. Last year, 11 emerging designers, 15 models, 20 makeup and hair artists, and 5 fashion event production participants went through the program. Designer Jordan Kendrick, of JK Designs, the winner of the Incubator for Emerging Fashion Designers said, “The FashioNXT Incubator is a goldmine of mentorship programs for independent apparel designers. It’s a comprehensive and intensive program with local professionals that have priceless industry wisdom. I learned marketing strategy, costing, and developed networking that has helped set my business up for success. If you want to fast-track your business and learn from the best, you can’t afford to pass up this opportunity!” FashioNXT Incubator is accepting applicants for all programs at www.fashionxt.com.
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FASHIONXT COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND BRAND PARTNERSHIPS FashioNXT makes community involvement a large priority of the organization. Not only does FashioNXT help mentor and direct a diverse array of designers, models, and business owners into creative leaders, but it also involves itself in organizations that give back to the Pacific Northwest community. FashioNXT works with community partner, Girls Inc. of Pacific Northwest, to organize the Power of the Purse Gala, an event that works with Portland artists, philanthropists, and creative leaders to auction one-of-a-kind handbags. Girls Inc. does a tremendous amount of work with girls and young women to promote female confidence and economic independence. For Power of the Purse 2019, FashioNXT Executive Producer Tito Chowdhury will be a “Purse-O-Nality,” working with Anabaglish to design a bag to be auctioned off at the April gala event. FashioNXT is also a staunch supporter of Oregon Active, a non-profit organization committed to providing outdoor adventure therapy to mobility-challenged youth. The 2018 FashioNXT Runway Show last October gave Oregon Active a platform to spread awareness about their organization, featuring specially designed walking bikes, produced by Alinker. The top-notch production, community engagement, and access to the highly desirable demography of the FashioNXT Week attracts top businesses as sponsors, who help contribute to creating brand awareness for luxury designers and clients. Daimler, whose North American headquarters are in Portland, were the presenting sponsor of one night of FashioNXT Week 2018, as well as the VIP lounge. EkoLiving, a Portland-based company that specializes in producing high-sustainability apartment complexes, was the presenting sponsor on Wednesday night and also offered discounts on apartment rentals to the attendees of the FashioNXT show. CBRE International, a commercial real-estate company, bought out the VIP seats on Thursday night for their guests to attend the show. Wells Fargo has been the primary sponsor for the UpNXT fashion competition. The sponsors are paramount in creating the FashioNXT experience each fall season, allowing FashioNXT to promote international artistic professionals and give platforms to encourage their innovative perspectives in the fashion industry. FASHIONXT AGENCY In addition to the runway production, FashioNXT Agency offers customized marketing, consulting and media services to help fashion, personal technology and lifestyle brands forge a defined path ahead, and to ensure that their goals in branding and business are met. • Event Production Management (examples: FashioNXT Week, Daimler, Tiffany & Co.) • Branding Consulting & Management (Clients: Seth Aaron & Feetz, Solar World, Intel, Brilliant Service) • Creative Services (Clients: US - Philippines Society, QR Fashion of China, Michael Costello of Palm Springs, CA, and Michelle Lesniak of Pendleton, OR) PI 24 | PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM
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W O R D S Jyssica Yelas P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden From four people in a garage to twelve people in a warehouse, and the front page of Reddit and back, Jimmy Hickey isn’t your average suit-andtie entrepreneur. Like many businesses that experience a speedy growth, his idea came from one need that wasn’t fulfilled. As a young teenager, he lost his favorite quilted hat to the Toutle River. He decided then and there that this would never happen again. The next time Hickey arrived at the Toutle, he removed his shoelaces, cut a hole in the side of a new hat, inserted the laces and named it his ‘water hat.’ The shoelaces would wrap around the bottom of his neck, ensuring that his hat would stay sturdy on his head, no matter what the river brought this time. Little did he realize, this ‘water hat’ was the first Findlay Hat - a hat that would later spark a community of over one-hundred-thousand hatlovers strong.
Where do you get your inspiration for new hat designs? We really find inspiration in many different ways. Typically, we have a brainstorm session around a certain theme, and once we arrive on the theme, we’ll figure out how to tell a story within that theme. So, for example, for a winter line in the past, the theme was ‘a perfect winter day’ and we wanted to have a hat that represents each piece of that perfect winter day. Starting with a cup of coffee, a hat that’s inspired by the chairlifts, and so forth. We look for a theme and then expand on it within those parameters of that theme. That’s about as complicated as it gets. Other times we’ll just simply go off of, you know, ‘let’s figure out a way to incorporate these colors into a hat.’ You seem like you might be inspired by travel. Does any particular travel memory stand out to you? As far as a particular memory that stands out, there’s when we ran into someone wearing our hats in Italy. We had the driver stop and pull over and I chased the guy down and asked him where he got the hat and I guess he got the hat from his buddy at a bar the night before...that night I posted our photo on Reddit and it actually made the front page of Reddit and we had like 3 month’s worth of sales overnight. We had tens of thousands of people go to our website and close to 3 million people viewed that image. It was a pretty crazy, surreal experience running into someone wearing Findlay on the other side of the planet. You recently celebrated Findlay Hats’ 5th anniversary. Congratulations! Looking back at your journey, what words of advice do you have for entrepreneurs who are starting their journey? A big piece of advice is you just got to do it. You just have to dive in and make it happen. There’s never going to be the perfect moment, and you can’t let good be the enemy of great. A lot of people will be waiting for that special time when everything is lined-up and perfect, and that moment just never comes. 27
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Whatever your project is, whatever you're trying to start, set a deadline and stick to that deadline. When that deadline comes, launch it that day and then you can fix it. You can improve it from there, but you really just have to get something out there. Another piece of advice is simply to trust your own artistic direction and vision. You told me you went from 4 people in a garage to 12 people in a warehouse. What was it like building your team? We’ve been hiring people based on the necessity to simply keep up with the demand. It’s been a pretty slow process, and a big piece of that has been simply finding the right people for fitting in with our team. We have a very tight-knit, friendly, chill environment and anyone new coming into this has to kind of fit in with that because it’s been a big piece of our identity. I come from a photo background, not a team building background, so I definitely had to read a lot and learn a lot about leadership and running a team, organizing and that stuff. It’s been a challenge. It’s been enjoyable and I’m grateful for everyone we have on our team. It was a lot of work to get us where we are today, and we still have a long way to go, but right now I’m very satisfied and happy with how our team is looking.
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What are your favorite things about being a Portland-based company? We kind of represent the whole area of Cascadia without just using the images of Mt. Hood and the Portland city skyline and all that stuff. So that’s a big piece of it. We want to represent that city without being that Portland brand or anything like that. We want to differentiate ourselves from those who just use this city as a cash cow and profit off of its imagery. But, you know, their spread is a different level than with what we can achieve in our route. You’ve been known to collaborate with other local businesses from time to time. Are there any collaborations in the works right now that you could give us a sneak peek of? We are working with Widmer Brothers on some hats, an awesome Portland brewery. We have some big stuff in the works as far as expanding to Australia. We have an Australian distributor that might actually take over a new section of Findlay, called Findlay Hats Australia. Your product is designed "for good times!" How does that play into your product design, and how does it affect your company culture? It plays into our product design simply because we want to have something designed to stay on your head during those good times. That’s why we have the patented stampede lace, that’s why we have the lifetime warranty. We want people to wear our hats without
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being worried about them being damaged or broken. We basically try to have those good times trickle throughout our entire brand, both as a product as well as where we actually make the hats. No one’s wearing a suit and tie here -- it’s a pretty chill environment. The hats are made in a facility where good times are being had and they’re built for people to wear while having those good times too. What is the best piece of advice you’ve received? My favorite philosophical quote is from Bob Dylan. It's simply, "What is success? Someone is successful if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night. And in between, they do what they want to do." That quote is something that I've always loved and held dear. I’ve tried to build a lifestyle trying to do what I want to do throughout the day, which right now is building my company. PI
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If there were one word to describe Gustave Apiti, “bold” could not do him justice. This may be because he’s the most brightly dressed man in the room. It may be that he says what others would only dream of saying out loud. And his reality is one that many believe only exist in dreams as well. Gustave was born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he would watch his fashion designer mother work hard at her craft. He would style and create outfits for his sister’s dolls, learning a trade at the young age of eight that would propel Apiti into a fashion worldof his own creation. Style, beginning with the self, is at the center of this world. Apiti knows the level of confidence, influence and empowerment that comes with that five-letter word when accompanied with a well-fitting ensemble.
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He invites us to step into this world, to find our own unique style, and to be transformed. After all, in the words of Apiti, “Personality isn’t the first thing people see.”
I’ve heard you say, "dressing well is a form of good manners." Could you elaborate? This was Tom Ford saying this in his interview with GQ magazine. After I read the interview, I realized that his slogan came close to my 2019 collection theme, “Les Sapeurs,” which means elegance in a style and mannerism. An elegant or well-dressed person is always noticed and respected wherever he or she goes. His or her dress code speaks on their behalf without saying anything. This shows how respectful he or she is to others. I strongly believe that dressing well can also reveal your personality and good manners. I think dressing well at a wedding or in meeting with high authorities is an expression of good manners and elegance. What designer do you most admire and why? Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto are the designers that inspire me the most. Their ‘second-to-none’ attitude motivated them to lead a fashion movement in Japan. They used details, colors, and fabric to create one of a kind masterpieces. This inspired me 34 | PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM
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as a designer to see how I can impact the modern men’s fashion industry, letting my own cultural upbringing fuel the creation of a garment that is unlike anything anyone has ever seen. Your African heritage and culture are sources of inspiration for you as you were born in the African fashion capital of Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. What artists from the Congo have you been most influenced by? I’m inspired by Papa Wemba. You got to meet British designer Ted Baker back in August. What was that like? Did
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anything stand out to you in particular? I met Ted Baker at Nordstrom when he came to visit Seattle. It was a great opportunity for me to meet, talk and share contacts with him. By talking with him I realized that he is friendly, humble, very disciplined, really creative and has a strong and supportive team working with him. He showed pictures of his studio in London and he even said that I should go see him whenever I go to London. So, I have a great time with him. Is there a fashion show that you’ve participated in that is extra special for you? Yes, FashioNXT and New York Fashion
Week stand out to me. FashioNXT connected me with Portland Trail Blazers CJ McCollum and Evan Turner and had them walk for me for their début runaway walk. You create custom made pieces. Why is investing in a custom piece important? Investing in a custom piece is important because it gives you different options to customize your dream outfits by choosing your own fabric, design, details, trimming and fit you want to go for. Everyone deserves to feel unique and special, but many people are struggling to find what fits well and uniquely. In today’s fast-
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evolving society many athletic, plus size, short, tall and skinny people are struggling to find a unique outfit that can perfectly fit them in the clothing stores and if their find that is close to their figure. The rest must be altered, but a custom piece will fit well, make them look beautiful and confident as everyone else. Other people prefer to invest in a custom piece simply because they don’t like looking or dressing same as other people, so somehow to invest in this is a great example of self-love. A true designer values a custom piece. How has fashion in the Pacific Northwest changed over the past few years? What direction do you see it heading towards? Fashion in the Pacific Northwest has changed a lot. in January 2013 when I immigrated to America, I noticed that many didn’t have a taste for fashion, many were wearing huge suits, etcetera. But, lately, everyone is looking trendy. Northwest designers, models, stylists, and photographers are working hard to bring our level high. I am sure in the next couple years the Pacific Northwest will compete with Paris.
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If you could create a custom design for anybody, who would it be for? What would you design? This a difficult question to answer because there are many celebrities and influential people I would love to dress, but I can mention a few: Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Smith. I would design fancy trunk detail three-piece suits for them. What's the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I have received is to believe in myself, to be patient, positive, never give up, invest in myself and others, and be nice to people. What's next for Gustave Apiti? To dress the most influential people in our world, showcasing my collection in Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, FashioNXT, and New York Fashion Week. To have flagship stores around the world carry Gustavo Apiti Couture and be featured in different well-known magazines and editorials around the world. PI
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W O R D S Adelle McLean P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden
An old newspaper article found in a drawer was the inspiration that re-ignited his passion for photography. There it was, amongst the many articles his mom had collected, written about her son during his freshman year at Mount Hood Community College. Tom Boehme read the words he’d once spoken as a young football player. When asked, “If you could do anything else in the world what would you want to do?” Boehme replied, “I want to be a photographer.” Tom was standing at the proverbial crossroads of life, after having left his position as a high school football coach, and then dealing with the recent passing of his mom. It was 2001 during the onset of the digital era. He delved into this new chosen medium, taking workshops and seizing opportunities whenever possible. Soon after, once Coach Boehme became Principal Boehme. With camera still in hand, he shot sporting events, and offered his talents to students who couldn’t afford their senior pictures. It wasn’t long before Boehme started dedicating his Sundays to collaborating with three of the most influential women in the Portland fashion scene: makeup artist Amy Janik, fashion boutique owner Anne Bocci, and fashion designer Wendy Ohlendorf. Guided by the words of his parents “If you don't get up in the morning and look forward to the day, you’ve got nobody to blame but yourself" Tom retired from education to pursue his career in photography. He never looked back.
What has it been like building a name for yourself as a photographer? I was never satisfied with being as good as other people. There's a lot of talent out there. I just decided that this is what I wanted my look to be: it's kind of a 60s or 70s vibe; very simple. My first business name was called, Inner Beauty. The whole idea was, not for me to tell you what to do, but for you to move and bring out what resides within you. I've stuck to that and I haven't shifted. How would you describe the type of fashion photography you do? I'm very mercenary in my approach, so whatever anybody wants to hire me to do, I will do it. I've shot catalog, I love couture, I've shot headshots, and I love shooting editorials. It goes back to the football thing: you’ve got people that come together like a makeup artist, a hair stylist, the model, the designer, and you got me. I really like that synergy that happens when it all comes together. That is one of the biggest selfish things that I get out of it: people coming together and making it happen. Walk us through a typical photo shoot. Usually, the designer and I settle on a topic or concept and start to share inspiration and create a mood board. Then, we've got to find the players to come in (recognizing the football reference here, we both laugh). Well, it's not unlike football. This particular shoot coming up is complicated, so I have no problem asking for help on lighting. There's going to be up to 13 people involved and several conversations as we lead up to the shoot. The first part is a “hurry up and wait” because the talent is in the makeup and hair and we're setting up lights which doesn't take as much time. When it's ready to go, everybody's onboard. We just kind of go through each scene as quickly as we can. What is one of the most challenging aspects of your work? For me, it’s battling a lack of confidence. I'm nervous every time I go into the studio. I don't think it's going to work and
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a little bit more of an editorial shot. It works well with their websites and I like working with the massive team with Greg Sand and Bonnie Night. They do such a good job and I'm just fortunate to be a part of it.
that's the demon that I must chase all the time. I don't think it's all that different for any creative. Most rewarding? The most rewarding part is when you bring the team together. At the end, everybody is walking out with a smile on their face—that didn't always happen as a principal. *laughs* How does one compete against the next generation of photographers? I think digital cameras have made photography affordable for creative people. Whereas before, you had to have a dark room and the cameras were really expensive. I'm always in awe of the way they see the world. It’s different than the way I see it, which is okay. I just try to stay in my lane. I step out occasionally to try something new but, I know what I like and what my eye sees. How would you describe your experience at Fashion NXT? I think that Tito (Chowdhury) has done a great job growing that event each year to where it's a world-class event. I got in the first year and found out I didn't like to be at the end of the runway because everybody gets the same shot. So, I asked to be out on the side. I like the fact that it's
What experiences helped you take your brand up to the next level? Number one is, you’ve got to practice, practice, practice! Number two, you must surround yourself with people that, hopefully, you can make better but, can also make you better. That's what I think that comes through in the images and makes things come alive on the page. The big thing is, you can't do it by yourself. You know I’m wanting to ask you about being a risk taker but, you’re shaking your head, no? You don’t think you're a risk-taker? I don't know. I look at myself as a pretty safe guy. I see other people take much bigger risks than I do. I've been fortunate on my journey to be able to do a lot of things. What have been some of the highlights of your photography career? I think the biggest highlight was being recognized by PFSA (Portland Fashion Style Awards). Again, I doubt my work a lot and to have other people acknowledge and recognize it, it was a big thrill. I want to thank Ann Akre and her crew for putting on such a cool event and giving me the opportunity to be a part of it. You've talked a lot about the supporting arts community around you. What's it like to be part of the Portland scene?
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A cool thing about being in Portland is, it is such a huge, creative space for people and there's a ton of creatives. Just to be considered part of that is... AMAZING! Not bad for an old football coach/computer-technology teacher who has spent a lot of time training the right side of his brain for the last eighteen years. What is next on your photography bucket list? I'm excited about this profile in Portland Interview Magazine and there's some stuff coming up soon with Sonia Kasparian. But it would be cool to go over and shoot an editorial in Europe or Italy of some long, flowing dress on top of an old, brick wall with the Mediterranean behind it. That’s the kind of stuff that makes me excited about potential. I take each day as it comes. People approach me with ideas, or I approached them, and we just make it happen. PI
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Dissident Duo W O R D S Kyle Collins P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden
I first discovered the art of the Pander Brothers at the Portland music venue Berbattis Pan. There, perfectly lit against the red brick walls on six panels, was a Shaman leading a tribe of dancers across a desert rave, while fires burn in the distance. Done in yellow, orange, and red acrylic on wood, it was sexy-cool, and oozed style. The painting perfectly captured the energy of the room and the Bohemian vibe of Portland in the ‘90s. Then, while picking up the latest Hell Boy comic, the store manager gave me Triple-X International, released by Dark Horse Comics. I was quickly taken by the futuristic vision of rebels fighting against martial law. Born in Amsterdam, Arnold and Jacob Pander, may best be known for their Batman, “City of Light” for D.C. They’ve consistently pushed the bounds of comics by integrating music and digital media. The Panders have produced engaging stories for nearly thirty years and are award winning writers, illustrators, and filmmakers. They took top honors in 2008 at the Bend Film Festival with their feature film, Selfless. I recently met them at their studio at the Falcon Art Community in North Portland.
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What’s new in your comic book world? Arnold: While re-mastering and coloring Triple-X so long after, because it was originally supposed to be done in color, we thought it would be great to create a prequel and explain the catalyst of the character as to how and why he escaped America and the surveillance society to hideout in Amsterdam. It’s meant to show what drives the character and gets inside his psyche. We’ve given it a feel of modern, contemporary issues that are happening now. We’re really excited about it’s potential and we’re cramming to get it finished. P H O TO G RA P H E R: D A RRE N H I G G I N S
Jacob: And we can announce that Dark Horse Comics, will be releasing the re-mastered book with new story and art, for the first time in full color as Dissident X, in the fall of 2019. The theme or subject matter of Dissident X and much of your work is about a dystopian future, the rebels, and rooting for the little guy. Tell me about that. Arnold: Growing up as artists I think there was a little bit of that feeling of being, “Outsiders.” We still relate to those characters in the underground and not on the main road. I think that we have empathy for the little guy. The elements we include in the new story deal with the anxiety of social media and the potential of that being turned against us, and those that want to operate outside of this reality. Jacob: We’ve always been drawn to stories of the counter culture that question the world that we’re all operating in. That’s manifested itself in the Dissident X and our book Secret Broadcast, about a pirate radio station. We have new projects coming that deal with issues of our time, but in a future forward, science fiction space. You write about what you know, so we throw these characters into these extreme environments, and they can express how we see things today. In a sense, you two are sci-fi reporters, or journalists of the future. Arnold: That’s the great thing about speculative fiction. We wrote this story quite awhile
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back, but you tweak the knob a little bit and we’re looking in the mirror. What it shows you is how important journalism is. It wouldn’t be such a threat, if it were not so clearly important. It is the voice of the people. Portland is a great place for creatives to start projects, but many relocate to L.A and New York. You’ve stayed here. Arnold: Well, yes and no. Around 1999 or 2000 it was clear that one of us needed to be in LA. I spent seven years over two separate stays in Los Angeles. We pitched and got a deal with D.C. for the Batman story. We were drawing in two cities, as Jacob was here. We pitched things but were really doing our own thing. We wrote a vampire screenplay around that time, which eventually became our latest graphic novel for Dark Horse, Girlfiend. I moved back to Portland and we just said, “Okay, it’s time to make our own movie with our own resources we have here.” And that lead to the feature, Selfless, which was picked up by Comcast/Time Warner. We can always pitch things in those industry cities and maybe something will happen, but we can always rely on Portland as a place we can make something happen. Jacob: When we first started out Portland was an isolated little landlocked city. Since digital tech, it’s changed the landscape. The location where you’re doing things is not so city dependent. We’re able to export what we’re doing much easier using new technologies. You just won an award for your latest video. Arnold: Yeah, for Portland hip hop act 3rd Twin and the song, Honesty. Where can we see your short films and music videos? Arnold: The website Seedandspark.com has music videos and the short film, Subtext, a narrative piece told by text messages. And the new Dandy Warhols video, for Forever is there. We used a lot of green screen and we pushed the limits of the budget, but they’re a lot of fun to work with.
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In the spirit of collaboration, how are you liking your studio space at The Falcon Art Community? Arnold: It’s cool. It’s a community and you really feel that. It’s really focused too, so there are moments when it gets really active here. The evenings are really fun. The radio station, X-Ray FM is here, there’s theater stuff going on and a band rehearses down the hall. So there’s a mixed bag and lot of different disciplines all in one place. Jacob: This place seems to speak to our core. We’re here almost every day because we’ve got so much on our plate. We’re the newbies here and it’s been nice to be in an environment with some good creative chaos. PI Find the Pander Brothers Video At:
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W O R D S Katie Wise P H O T O G R A P H Y Jamison Cook Unbeknownst to the rest of America, Portland is a secret destination for vintage hunters. It is where the lovers of vintage go to settle and set up shop. Walk down any street and you’ll find a plethora of vintage, second-hand and upcycled stores selling unlikely items to unlikely people. On Burnside, Music Millennium still thrives selling records even in the wake of digitized sound. Across the river, you’ll find the Crystal Ballroom, a place birthed from the minds of Dead-heads in love with the free-love era. Walking on Hawthorne, you’ll find Vintage Pink’s iconic exterior, and Red Light’s expansive collection of costumes and vintage.
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In a place like Portland, where individuality is paramount, it’s no wonder that vintage thrives. Vintage is less about designer or trend as it is about the collector’s themselves. Collectors, like those at Banshee Vintage, understand the importance of bringing life back to fabric. There is no stone left unturned in order to curate a collection of vintage clothing so grand. They travel all over the states, from estate sale, to mom and pop shop, to Goodwill bins. With fast-fashion saturating the clothing market, vintage has never been so desirable. By purchasing vintage fabric, not only are you wearing something one of a kind, you’re wearing something sustainable. Vintage clothing was built to last, with generous hems, more detail and intention for a market with less demand for something new, and more demand for something stylish. Wearing vintage is more than style, it’s the acknowledgment of those who came before. Each garment holds the energy and ideals of people who wore them. Deeply inspired by Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks and Anita Pallenberg, women who were style mavens of the ‘60s and ‘70s, we chose styles to honor them. PI
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Gliding gowns down the annual FashioNXT runway, Sloane White showcased her 2018-19 winter collection: Frost. The collection features a bright and upbeat luster, with metallic sheen fabrics glistening against bright whites, and fur trims that bounce with a model’s walk. Garnished in the intricacies that are so representative of Sloane White Couture, the spirited struts and fly-away feathers made their contribution to the ecstatic collective experience.
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I know you were born in Dallas, Texas… How did Portland become your home? My family and I moved to Portland when I was five to escape the dark history of our family, including racism, sexism, homophobia, and abusive behaviors. My parents wanted to find a more open-minded setting to raise their child, and they believed there were more opportunities here for all three of us.
Director of Fringe PDX, Owner and Producer of Dress Library, and Designer of Sloane White Couture, her free time is bonded to her creative channels and their progression. With a work ethic like hers, our free-spirited fashion designer is not content with what she has accomplished – she manages her time in the pursuit of new accomplishments. Although not proclaiming the birthright, White is a true Portlander; ecologically aware, creatively clever, and straight up uncanny. She’s no stranger to sharing stories about what inspires her; professional ambitions from a combination of bright ideals, real-world realities, and the darker shadows of life.
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In what other ways did your parents help shape and contribute to your creative timeline? Well, my mom and dad, Angel and Michael, have been huge supporters since I was a young child. My mom is kind of like my manager; she helps take notes at my meetings and keep me organized. She’s also the person I go to for advice, time and time again. My father helps me plan events and keep me motivated. They have both always had my back, and I couldn’t ask for more. Where did you start out as an artist --- how did we get to Sloane White, the designer? In my childhood I studied dance and ballet for about 10 years, from the age of 6 to 16. I have always loved to draw, so I took up studying illustration and animated arts at the Pacific Northwest College of Art and graduated with my BFA. I loved stop motion because it still had that physicality and movement that I loved so much about dancing. A favorite part of the whole process was sewing tiny clothing for my armature puppets. After the first dress I hand stitched in April of 2015, I never made another animation. 63
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What is your process for sourcing materials for your designs? I use nearly 100% found and reuse materials in my line. The only time I step away from that is for things like elastic that need to be purchased new due to the degradation of plastic over time. All my fabrics, beads, trims, notions, needles, embellishments and so on are all either given to me or sourced from thrift stores or reuse centers. A lot of things are given to me from the leftover projects of friends. I do this because it cuts costs of my already high-priced gowns, and because I think it makes a statement on my environmental mindfulness. There’s no need to source new materials when there is so much waste and excess already at our disposal in our everyday lives! How do you feel about using fur, leather and other animal products in your designs? I love fur very much and always have. It isn’t beyond me that animal cruelty and raising animals for fur is inhumane, but like I said, everything I use is reuse, reclaimed, upcycled and quite often taken out of the trash from my job where I sew fur and leather bags for a living. I would rather the entire animal be used instead of thrown aside. I think that is a crucial part of my brand identity -- I want people to know that none of my fur is sourced from the people who are doing the killing for profit. What are your current creative roles and how are they influencing your craft? I am the director of a fashion show and pop up that my group of friends and I are calling Fringe! It thrills me and gives my life meaning to create this kind of platform to represent models of all ages, abilities, shapes, sizes, gender identities, and races. Fringe not only highlights models who are often overlooked in our community, but it also highlights artists and local makers who are emerging, or on the outer edges of our community by bringing them in for this seriously avantgarde, edgy, and arty event! What is your biggest motivator to keep creating? My desire to try my hardest and do my best comes from wanting to do things for myself and make my family proud. Right before my grandfather Larry died, he told me it was my duty to have children and pass on my family name... I like to think that instead of having offspring to appease the idea of passing on my name, I can have an impact on the world by adding beauty to it. I think that’s enough. What advice do you want to share with other creatives? Follow where your heart takes you. If your heart leads you exploring new mediums, take a chance and give it a try! I would never have thought that animation would bring me into fashion design, but here I am as a result of my own curiosity. PI
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W O R D S Kyle Collins P H O T O G R A P H Y Tim Sugden It is a ceremony: You slide the disc from the sleeve and place it carefully on the turntable. You put your headphones on, press the play button then oh, so gently set the needle down on the first groove. You are transported. It’s an experience and a joy that many are just happened. Music fans are returning to the
now discovering. The pendulum swings and a renaissance has sounds of vinyl.
Audiophiles and DJs carried on the love of the record when CDs and downloads became the new sound. In 1978, The Recording Industry Association of America, reported sales of three hundred and forty million records sold. That number in 1995 was just twelve million. Lately music fans are rediscovering the love of vinyl and in 2017, record sales reached nearly a billion dollars. Portland has long been a haven for fans of the L.P. (That’s Long Play). Stores like Music Millennium and Jackpot Records have carried on the vinyl affair and “Record Store Day,” has certainly been a big factor. There are now over fourteen hundred stores in the U.S. offering special vinyl and CD releases each April 22nd. Cascade Record Pressing has made it possible for a local records here in Oregon.
band, or musician to record, master and press their
After meeting Penny, the house bulldog at the front door, I then plant in Milwaukie to discuss how records, um… got their groove
met Mark Rainey, co-founder and CEO of the back.
How is business? Business is great, but we’re a very new venture. It is still very volatile. When we came on line, we were the 16th plant in North America, and since then three are making new equipment and there are now over 30 plants. It seems very dot-com to me. It’s cool, it’s very visual and it’s getting attention, but like the dot-coms, I don’t think they’re all going to make it. How many units did you press your first year and what do you think you’ll do this year? That first year, 2015, we had only one line up so, around 350k records. This year, between three hundred and four hundred titles and about 650k units. Tell me about the shift from vinyl to compact discs. What’s bringing people back? In the history of recorded music, the concept of the album has only been around for a short while. First, it was a collection of singles. Then there was the idea that we could think of this as a body of work unto itself. It was the mass-media until the formats that could offer portability arrived. For me and for many people, mono records were how I was first introduced to music. My parents lived down the street from an eclectic record store. My dad had a huge collection. Some of my first memories were of learning how to operate a player. There’s new interest now and I speculate that these people grew up with a very different, digital experience from what I had. Many grew up with compressed digital files on crappy laptop speakers. If you’re a real music fan, I think once you’re exposed to the large format presentation, on a decent stereo, the experience is as close as you’re going to get to the sound of a live band’s performance. It’s all personal preference, but I think it’s a better sounding format. What was the lead-up to you moving here and opening Cascade? I ran a label in Fountain Valley, CA and people kept coming in and asking if we were a retail shop, looking for Frank Sinatra Christmas records, or whatever. Eventually we opened a retail store in the front of the space and used the space in back for the label. At first sales were all used records, then a few new, then over the next five years that crept to 50/50, and as new vinyl outsold used, that’s when I moved towards pressing. That was in 2012. My teen-aged daughters came to me Christmas of 2013 and they said, “Dad, we don’t want to live here anymore.” So, I said okay, you pick where we’re going. Portland was on my short list, so I was already on board. We were able to house sit for friends and I had music contacts here, so of course the idea of opening another store was floated. But Portland has a lot of record stores, so I thought, what’s missing in the music world here? Besides the obvious difficulties, it seemed to make a lot of sense.
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What are some labels that you work with? It’s overwhelmingly independent and primarily local. Of course, we have goals for quality, and customer service, but we’ve always wanted to be a resource for underground music. The shared heritage of independent music, and the history of vinyl; it was hip hop, club music, independent rock, punk, metal, etc. Those small labels kept the industry on life support during the dark days. So, there are times we could use the major label money, but in the long run, not depending on that and supporting smaller labels will benefit us. Mississippi Records, were the first to support us. We have Kill Rock Stars, Dirt Nap, Black Water, and Iron Lung, from Seattle. I love to ask this question: What was the first record you ever bought with your own money? Ooooh, man! That was Quiet Riot, ‘"Cum on Feel the Noise", in
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1984. It was a 45. The next was Pink Floyd’s, "Another Brink in the Wall." Nice. What’s in the future for Cascade Record Pressing? We are looking to expand, and add services. We own seven machines, we’re running five; the others need refurbishing. The demand for those machines is there. We acquired some printing equipment and want to do some degree of printing in house, maybe labels. We want to do 7” singles, hopefully coming next quarter. PI Thank you Mark, for your time and for the work you do for us music lovers.
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SQUARE OFF The easiest way to change the feel of any outfit? Change your shoes. There’s a reason why we used to see so many “day-to-night” style articles that simply require you to bring a pair of “happy hour shoes” in your purse. Want to take your athleisure to the next level? Add some heels. Looking to dress down that dress you bought for an event? Opt for some trainers. If knees were the erogenous zone of 2018 - think biker shorts and boyfriend jeans - then pointed toes were the toebox shape of the year. We saw pointed ankle booties dominate both the runway and the street this year. But as the world is round, fashion is also circular. Whether you like it or not, the square toe box is coming back in 2019 -- and with a vengeance.
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For those of you asking either “why would I want to pull the squared shoes back out?” or “what’s so good about a square toe box anyways?” I have several reasons. Everyone loves to have an opinion on square toe as a trend. There are so many ways to get your feet into a pair of these shoes, but one more mainstream trend of the moment makes it easier than ever. Marie Kondo’s hit book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” and spinoff show “Tidying Up” has thousands of Americans getting rid of bags and bags of their belongings to be donated. Because these were popular in the early 2000s, chances are you or someone you know has a pair of square-toed shoes in the closet. Find a unique pair at your favorite second-hand store before everyone else catches on. In-the-know vintage and consignment shops like Midnight Sunlight will have the best of the best when it comes to stunning squaretoe finds, especially if you’re on a budget.
Vivyanne Square Toe Loafer Pump $159.95 Nordstrom Shop.Nordstrom.com
If your shoe is angular in the front, chances are that it’s the same game in the back. With blunt fronts, we are seeing that low heels aren’t going anywhere. They are widening out and taking the form of not only squares and thin rectangles, but heel shapes have started to take on geometric lives of their own. If nothing else, square-toed shoes will catch on again for their comfort. Whereas pointed and even rounded toes are known to squeeze one to discomfort, you’ll be happy your toes can breathe again. You also won’t have to deal with walking up the staircase sideways to fit your foot on the step and avoid tripping or scuffing the tips of your shoes. Guilty as charged, I’ll admit it. A loafer is anything but stuffy these days, especially with details like an oversized buckle and flared heel. This one also comes in a Light Green Leather color for those who like a vintage-inspired twist, but a waterrepellent membrane keeps comfort key for everyone. Take your jumpsuit, favorite dress, or even jeans to the next level with a pair of angular boots you’ll wear all season long. This colorblocked option at Anthropologie is just muted enough to make a blush snake print an unexpected neutral. 72 | PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM
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What’s the Fuzz
Full-on fleece and sherpa are no longer just for the “bros” or women’s style alone. In a world where there are fewer and fewer rules on what to wear, comfort has become non-negotiable in a modern wardrobe. Phrases like “no white after Labor Day” and “too casual for the office” are constantly being questioned and challenged, especially in a sneakerdriven town like Portland.
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It’s not just Portland that values comfort as much as style these days. And it’s not just the elastane that’s in what seems like every pair of pants that hits the market.
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And what’s blowing up on fashion as it is online? All fuzzy everything. Whether that means a modern-day sherpa jacket, an oversized teddy coat, or a head-to-toe sweatsuit by Jordan, fuzzy fashion isn’t just for the cabin or the home anymore. Let’s take it to the streets. Before we dive into this trend, we must address the sherpa that started it all. Way before GQ would dub this women’s fleece “the Hottest Jacket in Menswear,” New York womenswear designer Sandy Liang designed the zip-up in a full-teddy fleece with neon accents. There’s only one shop in all of Portland who carries the piece: Stand Up Comedy on Southwest Broadway.
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At a friendlier price point, you can add a hood and choose from three colors of Nike Jordan’s re-invention of the sweatsuit. For the Trailblazers fans out there, the hoodie is available at a similarly approachable black-with-red color combo. There are matching fleece sweatpants available, or if you’re just shopping hoodies, you can also choose from white, red, or navy. For the traditionalists, I, and Patagonia too, still have your back. What I love about this one is the innumerable ways by which it can be styled. While a classic man may layer this with a long sleeve henley, jeans, and boots, Portland’s earlier trend adopters might pair it with an allbeige-everything outfit, or with a graphic tee, joggers, and trainers.
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Time After Time: Watch Trends
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Watches are timeless. Maybe that’s why in our digital-driven age we are still seeing so many people wearing beautiful timepieces on their wrists, a classic accessory that seemingly never goes out of style. But like any accessory, watch trends come and go. Portland Interview Magazine visited with two of Portland’s most prestigious horology purveyors—Rick Mahler of Packouz Jewelers and Alex Hofberg of Watchworks—to find out what’s hot right now. For Hofberg, whose downtown Watchworks location has been the home for many exclusive watch brands for nearly the last three decades, it’s all about going back in time regarding timepieces, and sees the wearing of watches as akin to buying a piece of art. “Men wear very little jewelry,” said Holberg. “Watches give men a chance to express themselves in a way they may not do otherwise.” Packouz Jewelers has been offering Portland patrons and beyond the best in jewelry and watch design for over 100 years. An authorized Rolex dealer, this family-owned and operated business is known for its stellar customer and community service.
Tech: It’s all about tech in men’s watches. And the more technical the better. Diving watches are extremely popular, suggesting the person who wears one is both sporting and adventurous. Nothing says tech like Omega’s Speedmaster that is both a classic and iconic timepiece. Simply Sophisticated: Less is more for certain watch lovers. Those who enjoy a dial that is simple, uncluttered and uncomplicated are attracted to the Omega 18k Rose Gold Deville. Oversized: According to Watchworks Alex Hofberg, oversized watches are where it’s at, especially for women who like to show size does matter when it comes to keeping time. The steel and diamond Omega Trésor is a great example of this growing trend. Vintage: Says Hofberg, “There is a reason all the major historic watch brands are looking backwards to their own archives in attempts to recapture the spirit of their own most sought after vintage timepieces 76 | PORTLANDINTERVIEW.COM
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Yellow Gold: Once considered too flashy for the wrist, yellow gold is back with a vengeance. Stylish with a warm glow, it’s perfect on any wrist, such as the Rolex 18k yellow gold Day-Date 40mm. Slim: The best watches have been on a diet recently and there is no longer a race to be the biggest timepiece in the jewelry case. Packouz is seeing a trend toward sleek and slimmed down watches for men, and a bit smaller than in previous seasons for women, like the Rolex Cellini. Essential Accessory: Smart phones be damned, watches are still an essential accessory for the wrist. “If you have the right kicks, the right glasses and the right watch,” says Mahler, “you are set.” And you will definitely be set with the Rolex stainless steel GMT-Master II. Packouz Jewelers: 522 SW Broadway | 503-228-3111
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Our beneficiary this year is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Turning Type 1 into Type NONE. PFSA Founder and Executive Producer Ann Akre's nephew and godson, Jaxson, was diagnosed with the disease at age two, making JDRF and their work a cause near and dear to PFSA. Type 1 Diabetes is devastating and can be an incredibly destructive disease, especially to young children who just want a normal life. Through JDRF’s help, Jaxson has led an active childhood and he and his family continue to fight for a cure. We thank JDRF for their work and are pleased to once again be partnering with them. Our Mission is to provide recognition to Portland’s fashion and style industry and encouraging collaboration. We hope that our nominees and winners inspire you to perhaps stop by a boutique you didn’t realize was in your neighborhood or try out a new salon. There truly is talent all around us here in Portland, and we offer our sincere thanks to you for helping us recognize and honor our mission. The Portland Fashion & Style Awards support local businesses and commerce by recognizing excellence and awarding those who create Portland’s unique style. The show spotlights and honors exceptional local talent and connects Portland’s diverse creatives to foster collaboration and growth. The combination of Portland’s creative culture and its access to the booming markets of the Pacific Rim create unparalleled opportunities. PFSA helps our industry find the allies and synergies to succeed.
Many of Portland’s fashion and design notables enjoyed a night of celebration at the Eight Annual Portland Fashion and Style Awards. It was a night of some obvious winners and surprises as well. Host Poison Waters was on point as she brought down the house many times with her opinionated comments between presenters. The sold-out award show accompanied an after party that continued to the early hours of the morning. Here are the nominees and winners for 2018.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE NOMINEES AND WINNERS! Best Fashion Publisher: Portland Mercury Portland Monthly Eyes and Edge Portland Interview Best Footwear Designer: Seth Aaron Henderson D'Wayne Edwards Rachel Correy Tinker Hatfield Best Salon (SW): Hair M Evolution The National Beauty Vanity Junkie Best Salon (NW): Parlour Hair M|W Chachi Carbon Salon Best Salon (NE): The Colour Authority Ginger Curl Portland Strut Salon Best Salon (SE): Urban Colorz Wild at Heart Rock Paper Scissors WindowWall
Best Boutique (NE): Amelia Suite 6 Seven Sisters EcoVibe Best Boutique (SE): Mink Altar Communion Moore Custom Goods Best Boutique (NW): Garnish Folly Kiriko Anne Bocci Boutique and Gallery Best Boutique (SW): Frances May Paloma Wildfang North of West Most Fashionable Female TV Personality: Marja Martinez Stephanie Kralevich Brooke Olzendam McKinzie Roth
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Most Fashionable Male TV Personality: Wayne Garcia Ken Boddie Joey Harrington Steve Dunn Best Fashion Wardrobe Stylist: Mia Charnelle Sara Dahlquist Brandon Gaston Kate Rogers-Miottel Best Accessory Designer: Betsy and Iya Revere Morgaine Faye Colty Best Fashion Photographer: Myles Katherine George Barberis Tom Boehme Tom Lupton Fashion Show Producer: Elizabeth Mollo Heather Sikorski Anne Rogers Cleve Becky Jarvis
April 13 - VIP and Sponsor Appreciation Party, Mercedes-Benz of Portland August 10 - Nominee Announcement Party, Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton November 10 - 8th Annual Portland Fashion and Style Awards, Portland Art Museum
Best Make-Up Artist: Tracy Schulz Carrie Strahle Angela Foster Keri Yamauochi Best Hairstylist: Rie Yamada Amanda Ruele Sarah Adams Abibat Durosimi Best Plus-Size Model: Lindsey Qualls Ashleigh Elizabeth Katana Fatale Brittany Nicole Best Female Model: Erin Gruber Kalulu Ng'Aida Kayla Tatum Lyubov Vladimirovna Best Male Model: Kamyar Jahan Masyn Wade Jared Chung Wade Hayes Best Emerging Designer: Moirai Joan Robbins, Alton Oak Sloane White Harriet Anati, Tulle on Lace
Best Menswear Designer: Jason Calderon, West Daily Duchess Older Brother Tony Iyke, Designs by THOR – The House of Rose Best Women’s Ready-toWear Designer: Sarah Bibb One Imaginary Girl Veil and Valor Moore Custom Goods Best Women's Couture/ Bridal Designer: Stephanie Mai Vein To, Vouture Bridal Cocoon Silk Sonia Kasparian
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CHARMS Nature's Antibiotic You've heard the warnings about antibiotics, especially during cold and flu season. According to the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) antibiotics are prescribed, on average, a mind-blowing 833 times for every 1000 people. The great news: most wintertime crud can be successfully treated with natural remedies you already have in your kitchen. Honey is more than a sweet treat. Raw honey is a natural antibiotic that fights infections without creating resistant bacteria like most conventional Rx antibiotics. Turmeric also has a natural ability to bolster the immune system by increasing the immuno-modulating capacity of the body. Combine them and you have one of nature's strongest natural antibiotics. This power couple's anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties give winter bugs the one-two-three punch. Sleep Like a Baby Coughing, sneezing, running nose, a pounding headache and achy joints. They hang around the rhinovirus like an entourage. Now you can sleep, with a simple but powerful recipe, sans side effects. Ginger + lemon + honey. Ginger does more than ease headaches, sore throats and ward off the rhinovirus. It contains sesquiterpenes, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory chemicals that ease achy knees and temperamental tennis elbow along with the winter bug. The anti-inflammatory properties of both ginger and lemon naturally reduce the pressure, inflammation and pain in your joints, your respiratory system and everywhere else tightness makes you feel blah. Clip this: Start with a cup of water in a pan. Add a grated teaspoon of fresh ginger root, one tablespoon of squeezed lemon juice, and one tablespoon of raw honey. Bring to a boil and strain into a cup. If you're feeling daring, or looking for a nightcap, add a shot of whiskey to the strained concoction. Beat the Blues This time of year, everyone is anxious for spring. You may have already started spring cleaning your home or office in an effort to rush through the last weeks of winter. Doctors say this is one time of the year when many patients can benefit from acupuncture and other natural remedies to manage the symptoms of seasonal blues. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese remedy, has continued to grow in popularity over the past two decades. Using micro needles to access specific points throughout the body, practitioners isolate treatment areas. By choosing acupuncture to treat a specific form of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) many patients report experiencing relief without the side-effects frequently associated with prescription medication.
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Walk MS: Vancouver 2019 Sunday, April 28th Esther Short Park One mile and three mile courses are available in this annual fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. MS Walk brings together a community of passionate people for one powerful cause: to end MS forever. To register, donate and to learn more go to, Nationalmssociety,org Lizards! Critter Count & Second Saturday “Amphibians & Reptiles” Saturday, April 13 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SE Columbia Way Celebrate Earth Month and uncover the important roles amphibians and reptiles, play in nature’s ecosystems. Critter Count begins with a brief training session at 9 a.m., then head to designated sites to find and count frogs, snakes and lizards. At, 1 p.m., families are invited to view a variety of unusual snakes, lizards and other cold blooded animals during two live critter shows. Learn about fascinating creatures that slither, crawl and climb! Market Time
opens March 16th at 9 a.m. At the Vancouver Farmers Market you'll discover fresh and local produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, delicious food, pet treats, and accessories for yourself, home, or garden. The popular market is a dog friendly place where you can chat with people who have grown or made your purchase, grab a bite to eat, listen to music, stroll through the park, watch the kids play, and enjoy a wonderful, relaxing day in downtown Vancouver at Esther Short Park.
Craft Beer and Wine Festival. June 7-9th Now in its seventh year, the Craft Beer & Wine Fest features the best wines from Washington State, local craft brews, talented artisans, live music and great food. Esther Short Park. Chief Red Heart Memorial
is an annual ceremony to remember Chief Redheart's band, including singing, drumming circle, the Riderless Horse Ceremony and recognition of our veterans. Each year Nez Perce tribal members travel to sites important in their history to conduct traditional memorials like this one. The public is encouraged to attend a traditional Native American meal, prepared and served by the Bow and Arrow Culture Club at the Artillery Barracks at 600 E. Hathaway Road. There is no charge for admission to this event but donations are welcome. April 29th, 10a.m. Contact stacey.donovan@cityofvancouver.us for more information.
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Paddy Hough Parade March 15th The parade is an all community event, including Hough Elementary School students, students from other local schools and preschools, car clubs, local dignitaries as well as many Vancouver and vicinity community members and organizations.
The Camas Plant and Garden Fair May 11th, Saturday, 9a.m. to 4pm Everything you’d need for your garden and yard in charming downtown Camas. Wa. Held the day before Mothers Day each year, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore a the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies and much more. Kids activities, live music, fresh food and the shops of restaurants of downtown Camas. www.facebook.xom/camasplantandgardenfair
Downtown Camas Scavenger Hunt Can you find it? See you Friday, June 7th from 5-8pm Join in the First Friday fun as we search for Downtown Camas objects in our first Downtown Camas Scavenger Hunt First Friday. How many items can you find? Come with a group or take on the adventure by yourself and challenge your friends to find them all first- it will be so much and a great way to learn more about our wonderful town! Go Green
First Friday in March, Each participating merchant will have a “lucky leprechaun” in their business, and for every leprechaun you find, you receive a prize ticket to be entered to win “green” prizes and more from the merchants. Lucky leprechaun “passports” can be found in participating stores and at the DCA table in Journey. Learn how easy it is to make this world a greener place with fun educational kid-friendly activities and giveaways provided by local nonprofits. 5-8pm For more info, go to www.downtowncamas.com
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Choose Local Made Here PDX MadeHere showcases a wide range of goods, from soap and sea salt, to skateboards, skis, and sunglasses. They source products made in greater Portland and Seattle, helping makers and entrepreneurs build economic opportunity in their communities. Founded by proud North Westerners, they opened the Pearl district shop in Portland in 2014. 40 NW 10th Ave.
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March 7th thru 10th. The 10th annual event for fiber enthusiasts (knitters, crocheters spinners, and felters) to explore the many local yarn shops in and around Portland. Join them for a chance to win prize baskets, collect special patterns and collaborate with fellow craft artists. Get your RCYC Passport and have it stamped at participating shops, then submit it before Sunday to win prizes. More info, go to www.rosecityyarncrawl.com
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will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 11am-3pm People should come to Jamison Square to get their listings of participating businesses. Then families are invited to run around the Pearl participating in the variety of activities businesses are hosting. Then return to the park around 2pm for live music, fun, and raffle prize drawings. Families should also look out for the Easter Bunny who will be around the neighborhood throughout the event.
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has settled into its new location on NW 21st Ave. & Everett. Nestled upstairs, with a subtle southwestern motif that suits the building, Hidden Rose is a comfortable studio with a wealth of artwork. Originally located on 21st Ave & Kearney, Hidden Rose has served the neighborhood for five years with its stable of experienced and award-winning artists. Custom clientele and walk-ins are always welcomed at this wellreviewed NW Portland staple.
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Toast La Tea serves a mix of traditional Vietnamese cuisine and Asian-fusion dishes. The restaurant and bar serves a variety of tea beverage (milk, fruit, coffee-infused or cocktail) and has a full bar. Toast La Tea also offers unique dessert dishes and daily specials that highlight Vietnamese culture and specialties. 1037 NW 23rd Ave.
Rebirth of a Block In October 2016 a natural gas pipeline at NW 23rd and Glisan was damaged by a subcontractor that resulted in an explosion and ultimately, 17.2 million dollars in damage. The construction is nearly completed and the long awaited new building will be opening for business in February 2019. It’s been along time coming, but new businesses will be looking forward to seeing you there.
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Uncharted Realities,
933 SW 3rd Ave, aims to bring VR to the public with a journey that skips the cost of hardware and the need to dedicate an entire room in order to get the full experience. It isn’t until you’re fully immersed and navigating a world on your own terms that you begin to see the vast potential of virtual reality.
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Portland Art Museum The map is not the territory, is part of a triennial series featuring regional artists exploring place and boundaries. This inaugural exhibition focuses along the eastern edge of the Pacific Ocean stretching from Oregon through Washington and Vancouver, B.C., up to Alaska. The artists in this exhibition seek to reconceive and reimagine the Northwest. What does it mean to make art in this region today, and what are the immediate inspirations and pressing concerns that drive each artist’s work? Feb 9thMay 5th. www.portlandartmuseum.org Soul’d Out In its 10th year, Portland's Soul'd Out Music Festival offers an epic range of musical artists from soul to reggae to R&B to jazz. This festival takes place at various music venues around the city. Although the 2019 lineup hasn't yet been revealed, previous performers have included acts like Erykah Badu, De La Soul, Wyclef Jean, R+R=Now, Noname and the Rebirth Brass Band. www.souldoutfestival.com
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Family Fun Festival Thousands of runners will meet in Millennium Plaza Park on Saturday, May 11, to participate in the annual 10K run, 5K run/walk, Kid's dash and the ever-popular Family Fun Festival.
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This will be the first year that the run will be organized by the Milwaukie based Northwest Housing Alternatives which took over the event from the Lake Oswego Women's Club after the group disbanded in 2018. Proceeds from the 2019 Lake Run will support Northwest Housing Alternative's mission of creating opportunity through housing. NHA provides affordable housing options for families, seniors and people with special needs across Oregon. www.nwoha.org Hop at the Hunt
Easter Egg hunt, The Lake Oswego Hunt Club, Saturday, April 20 - no charge. Co-sponsored by Hope Community Church - 11 AM - register to win a giant bunny. Featuring Hop the Bunny, Otis the Pony, LO Fire truck, pony rides, police cruiser and 15,000 treasure eggs. 2725 Iron Mountain Blvd, Lake Oswego
Farmers Market
kicks off Saturday, May 18. Discover the region's finest products and delight in finding a wide variety of superior produce, meats, nuts, cheeses, artisan breads, jams, jellies, baked goods, fresh seafood, nursery items, hot foods, and more. There is something for everyone! The Market also features live music and a Kids' Corner for youngsters.
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is a low-key series of five races through Forest Park that are held each Wednesday beginning May 8th through July. Each race covers a challenging course ranging from four to seven miles. See UltraSignUp.com to register. Natural Market Forest Heights Natural Market is a friendly, local neighborhood market. They carry a great selection of staples such as household goods, snacks, soft drinks as well as a large selection of beers and wines. Their expanding wine inventory includes many varietals from big name California producers, select international wineries as well as a large array of Oregon Pinot Noirs and Washington Cabernets. Natural Market also have white wines, roses and sparkling wines, kept cold for your convenience. They are continually updating their stock to meet customers wants and needs. Future plans are to add a kitchen to provide more food options with wine tastings and wines by the glass to enjoy on our spacious patio.
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will open in May with over 80 vendors each week, including vendors providing local produce, meats, cheeses, bakery items, plants, prepared foods and more. The market has a unique group of artisan crafts people featuring one of a kind gifts and live music entertainment scheduled every weekend. The market is booking music acts for the 2019 season and you can apply at the website.
www.MilwaukieFarmersMarket.com
Factory Tour Learn about the world of stone grinding whole grains on a free guided tour of the Bob's Red Mill manufacturing facility. Their friendly Grain Guides provides you with a brief history of how Bob and Charlene Moore championed the goodness of simple, natural whole grains and created a company that is now respected around the world. Watch the working mill through the viewing windows and ask questions from the friendly staff. Tours last approximately 75 minutes and everyone leaves with a free sample! www.BobsRedMill.com 13521 SE Pheasant Ct.
Quilt-iffic! March 22 - 23, 2019 Over 100 quilts are on display during the "Airing of the Quilts," a chance for quilt enthusiasts and admirers to get inspired by quilting. There will be local vendors and food available. On Saturday, special guest Cathy Erickson will speak on Baltimore Album quilts, "Baltimore Goes Modern." 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr.
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