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The Portland holiday shopping season kicked off a couple weeks back in Portland with the Crafty Wonderland pop-ups. It increases dramatically this weekend and throughout December. The 2nd Crave Portland event next week is one of the largest. If you haven't been to Pure Space yet, check out how big it is from a picture I took at the NW Food & Wine Festival.

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From our partners at Crave Portland
Holiday CRAVE-ings
November 30 | 4-9PM
Pure Space
1400 NW 15th Avenue
Portland, Oregon

Advance tickets: $5 each (or 2 tickets for $8) | VIP tickets $20
Buy at at www.craveportland.com

"Holiday CRAVE-ings", A Shopping Event Supporting Local Female-Owned Businesses and Benefiting Girls, Inc.

CRAVE Portland announces its 2nd annual Holiday CRAVE-ings Extravaganza – a blockbuster holiday shopping event, featuring the best Portland women-owned boutiques, designers, and businesses. Attendees get a unique opportunity to shop the very best picks from all of Portland's hottest shops and designers, all in one location, all while enjoying fabulous food, festive cocktails and the hottest tunes courtesy of DJ Gemo Wong and special performance from internationally and nationally acclaimed singer and song writer, Liv Warfield. This groundbreaking, fashion-filled event sold out last year, and organizers expect this year's Holiday CRAVE-ings Extravaganza to set new records for success!

Holiday CRAVE-ings takes place on November 30, 2010 from 4-9pm, at Pure Space in Portland's Pearl District (1400 NW 15th Avenue). This fabulous and festive event will benefit Girls Inc., a non-profit organization committed to teaching girls to develop the confidence and self esteem they need to become strong, independent women.

Holiday CRAVE-ings kicks off with a VIP hour from 4-5 pm, sponsored by Girls, Inc. and NW Kids. The VIP event will include complimentary eats provided by Monsoon Cricket, special deals for VIP guests, and first dibs on the best picks from a bevy of perfect gift ideas.

All night long, guests will have the chance to browse a carefully curated selection of the best from Portland's favorite local boutiques and designers, including Shop Adorn, Ellington Bags, Gypsy Chic, Popina, and many more. Bridgeport Village will also be present and will feature many of your favorite big-name shops like Silverado, Mario's 3.10, and Lingerie Closet. With more than 30 shops on hand, you're sure to check off every last wish on your holiday list.

To keep that shopping energy at its peak, Holiday CRAVE-ings is thrilled to announce that the local legends at KOi Fusion will once again be on hand to serve up their famous Korean Fusion delicacies. Pravia Wines will be on tap too, doling out their signature sips to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

Bring the kids!! While guests shop 'til they drop, kids are welcome to experience their own brand of holiday cheer at the Kids' Corner at Holiday CRAVE-ings, where Portland urban playcare experts WeVillage will be providing a lounge space for the kiddos! And don't forget to strike a pose for Continuum Photography, who will be on hand to snap photos all night.

With complimentary swag bags from Bridgeport Village for the first 500 guests, a blockbuster raffle to benefit Girls, Inc., and nonstop food, drinks, and entertainment, Holiday CRAVE-ings is a mega-shopping spree you won't want to miss!

"I'm looking forward to having the community come together to support our local businesses at our annual Holiday event. There's a lot of buzz going around and I'm excited to see everyone under one roof!” said Mai Tran, owner of CRAVE Portland.

Advance tickets are on sale now for only $5 each (or 2 tickets for $8) at www.craveportland.com, or guests can buy tickets at the door for $10 each. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available in advance for $20 each at www.craveportland.com, and student rates are available for $3 with valid student ID.

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ABOUT CRAVE PORTLAND:

CRAVE Portland innovatively connects small business owners with the customers they crave. We fuel entrepreneurial communities with know-how and fresh ideas; from business consulting to shopping fairs to new media. CRAVE Portland knows what it takes to thrive in the modern marketplace. Visit www.craveportland.com, for more information.