On Saturday, there will be at least three interesting events in North Portland. First is the Mississippi Street Fair, second is this Michael Jackson tribute and finally we have the always nice Bastille Day celebration at Pix Patisserie. Last year they had a pillow fight, but those are so passe’ now (BOOM! 2 months living partying on the coast of France pays off!).
On Saturday, you could easily catch some Thriller, some street fair drumming and this prison-break-loving, French block party.
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From the website:
Third Annual BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION BLOCK PARTY!
This year we have an extra special theme…
Gastronomical Oregon (Just as good as France!)
France. Just like how visions of sugar plums dance through your head at Christmas, when you think of France you can’t help but envision Camembert, warm crusty baguettes, Chateauneuf du Pape, foie gras, escargot, Cognac, dark chocolate…need I go on? These days, many of us are struggling to find the extra cash to go to a French restaurant, more or less France itself. So, Pix is keeping it local this Bastille Day featuring the gastronomical treasures of Portland! Turns out we Oregonians seem to like a lot of the same things those fun loving Frenchies do. You like the oysters? Try some Kumomotos. Cheese? Rogue River Blue or Juniper Grove Chevre will surely hit the spot. Pinot Noir? Where do we start!? And that crusty Baguette? Try Ken’s or Little T’s. You won’t be disappointed. (Oh, and there are a few good patisseries in town as well!) So, without further adieu… I introduce the 2009 Pix Bastille Day Celebration Block Party! (throw confetti now)
This year we are supporting the Oregon Food Bank to help feed our local community. For every nonperishable food item donated guests will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift certificates to some of Portland’s best restaurants as well as culinary delights made right here in Oregon!
Saturday, July 11 at N. Failing St (between N. Williams Ave. and N. Vancouver Ave.)
BRING A FOOD DONATION! For EVERY nonperishable food item donated guests will receive a raffle ticket and the chance to win one of 100+ Portland Restaurant gift certificates! Must be present to win.
July 9, 2009 at 3:01 pm
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SpielWerk Toys hosts:
Old School Hoop & Stick Racing at Pix Patisserie!
This Saturday 7|11|09 FREE! 1-2 pm
Join us as we help celebrate Bastille Day with Portland’s yummiest chocolatier, Pix Patisserie! They’re holding their 3rd Annual event just down the street from our NoPo store. Don’t miss good treats, good fun, a local “Tour de France”, and our hoop & stick race! Win gift certificates and a chance at a handmade Hooperville hula hoop! A food donation to Pix enters you to win oodles of local gift certificates.
Come play hoop!!