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The Fine Art of Piano Dancing: Ben Folds returns to Portland

You have to love a man with a piano. Like Elton John and Billy Joel before him, watching Ben Folds rock out on a piano is a spectacle to behold. And the ability to dance while playing the piano doesn't come easily. Trust me.

The last time I saw Ben was during high school, when black frame glasses and wool sweaters were all the rage (though they continue to be in Portland today). He lost the Five in 1999, produced the theatrical-piano-rock album Rockin' the Suburbs in 2001, and in recent years became the first person to broadcast a live concert over Myspace, released an album of acappella arrangements of his music featuring the country's best college vocal troupes and produced a new album, Way to Normal in 2008.

In the past he has Read the rest of this entry »

Leigh just sent out his weekly email of Portland weekend events. It is reproduced below. You can receive the email as well by writing Leigh at twocliche@gmail.com.

There are many listings so we have put events in red that we think will be good, well attended, or should be interesting.

Reminder: Also, we give out free tickets every Thursday to our Portland Facebook Group including to many of the top music and art venues in Portland. Join it if you like free stuff.

Bookmark that number as we will add deals and specials to it soon.

From Leigh Feldman:
Things I'm currently jocking…

1) Partnerships… The good people that host the dance party Electric Feel (Saturday night @ the Fez Ballroom) are offering FREE entry to anyone that comes to the door before 11pm and says ‘LifeisaParty.' Townbombing (Friday Night @ Tube) is offering $1 High Life's for anyone that comes and takes their shirt off, err, says ‘LifeisaParty' when ordering their drinks … with their shirt off.

2) This mix by local dj/producer/record collector Rev. Shines. I'll let it speak for itself, but it's definitely a toast to the boogie… http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?nwjmazjz4mi

3) Upcoming events… I'm definitely looking forward to Massive on May 30th, but next weekend is a big one! Flosstradamus, Mos Def, Amanda Blank, Glitch Mob, Urban Golf, more fashion shows, an anime festival and perhaps the craziest one of them all… A Memorial Day Weekend Cruise/Boat Party with the DJ for the Portland Trailblazers! For info on this and how to get tix call 503.839.1738.

Life is a party, everyone is just waiting to be invited.

See you all out and about!, Leigh Feldman

Sunday, May 17

• Luxury Jones Trunk & Garage Sale @ 8515 N. Willamette Blvd (tons of gems and goodies for sale — vintage items, rare fabric, collectable kicks, speakers, records, fashion items, accessories and more!)
• 10th Annual UFO Festival @ McMennamins Hotel Oregon (with real live UFO witnesses!)
• Come Rain Come Shine Dance Competition @ Chelsea Ballroom (tons of prizes for tons of different dance styles … lindy hop, waltz, tango, butterfly, running man, ballroom, swing and cabbage patch … only 5 of those are true)
• Zompire Film Festival @ Hollywood Theater (zombie movies!)
• Nurses @ Rontoms (a chance to see one of WWeek's best new bands)
• Rose City Vaudeville @ IFCC (burlesque style dance performances)
• From Pipeline: School of Rock: Pixies Night (1st Show) Frank Black & School of Rock @ Berbatis 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm), 2nd show–5pm (doors open at 4:30pm)
• Sinferno Cabaret @ Dante's (fire dancing, amateur strippers, professional performers)
• Underskore Orchestra, Krebsic Orchestra, Ensemble Submassa, Znama Belly Dancers @ Fez Ballroom (an amazing line up of music and dance … I highly recommend this!)
• OMSI Film Festival @ OMSI (it's an omnimax theater but you can still totally make out in the back)
• Trivia Night @ Ladd's Inn (questions / prizes)
• Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Animation Festival @ Cinema 21 (tasteless cartoons and uncensored animation)
• Hillsdale Farmers Market @ Hillsdale's Center (tons of fresh produce! Tons of sweet eats!)
• Trivia Night @ East Burn (questions / prizes)
• Portland Saturday Market Opening! @ Waterfront Location (come see the new digs and buy a gyro, elephant ear and organic coffee with vegan soy milk extract sweetener)
• Sunday Night Hip Hop Showcase w/ Bayliens, DJ Chill, Sleep @ Ash St. Saloon (a ton of local indie hip hop, which usually means some good and some bad)
• Night Light Lounge 5 Year Anniversary Special @ Night Light (five days of five dollar specials)
• Getting Busy w/ DJ Nealie Neal @ Moloko Plus (funk and soul gems)
• Modified Style Fashion Show @ Secret Society Ballroom (over 30 designers making pieces out of discarded fabric … sounds cool)

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It's food week on PDX Pipeline. On Tuesday, we answered the question of where to find the best Indian food in Portland. We are also looking for the best Pizza in Portland today on twitter. If you've lived in Portland for any amount of time, you know that saying “The best Thai restaurant in Portland” will nearly always lead to an argument. Because of this, I always say  “the second best Thai restaurant in Portland is“. It's clean living people.

Anyway, there are many, many answers from twitter and Facebook of where the best Thai food in Portland can be found. I didn't count them all, but at least 40 replies/suggestions and 20 or so different restaurants. The top thai restaurants in Portland (or most recommended) seem to be Baan Thai by PSU, E san, and my personal favorite– Pad Thai Kitchen on SE Belmont. There are several mentioned below that I haven't tried yet though, so it's time for a Thai expedition.

What is the best Thai food (Restuarants) in Portland? 25+ replies after the break… Read the rest of this entry »

Posted by Andy Popp

Brandon Roy makes his  ALL-NBA debut  on the 2nd Team. With Kobe Bryant, Dwayne Wade and Chris Paul in front of him, he's still a long way away from the ALL-NBA 1st team.