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We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Dr. Dog and Purling Hiss at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom on Monday, February 13. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed on Friday, February 10.

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From our sponsors at Crystal Ballroom:
Dr. Dog w/ Purling Hiss
Monday, February 13
7 p.m. doors | 8 p.m. show
$17 advance | $19 show
All Ages Welcome
Purchase Tickets at www.mcmenamins.com/events/96941-Dr-Dog

McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
1332 W. Burnside Street

After a one-album sojourn away from their band-built recording studio Philadelphia’s Dr. Dog returned home to Meth Beach to self-produce their latest collection of gloriously ramshackle rock ‘n’ roll reveries. Out February 7, Be The Void (Dr. Dog’s second release on Anti-Records) showcases the critically adored band’s renewed commitment to cultivating a stripped-down live sound.

“This record comes from our pushing toward a rawer, more powerful, somewhat jittery competence,” explains guitarist-vocalist Scott McMicken. “We drew a lot of inspiration from soul music and the Rolling Stones and the Velvet Underground-music that’s got its roots in live expression rather than that studio-perfected sort of vibe.”

From our sponsors at Portland Spirit:
Portland Valentine’s Day Cruise
Tuesday, February 14
6:30 p.m. boarding | $99 | All Ages
More Info: portlandspirit.com/valday.php

Salmon Springs Fountain
SW Naito Parkway & Salmon St.

This Valentine’s Day love isn’t in the air, it’s on the river. You’ll enjoy spectacular river views with famous Portland landmarks, wonderful menus and music for dancing.

WHAT YOU GET
*2.5 hour romantic cruise on the Willamette River
*4 course dinner prepared freshly on board
*Champagne or Sparkling Cider Toast
*Portland Spirit Souvenir Champagne Souvenir Flutes
*Coffee and Hot Tea Service
*Complimentary Boarding Photo
*Live Entertainment
*Service Gratuity

Live entertainment by “She Said Yes” – romantic ballads, piano & guitar. Expressive, dynamic, centered, passionate, flirtatious? Music that lays a deeply captivating groove entwined with intoxicating melodies that instantly catch hold and stay with you. From Portland, Oregon, She Said Yes impacts listeners with songs that echo the sound of the human condition. Their sound? raw, acoustic and beautiful rings with despair, anger, hope and glory, forging a powerful sense of connection to their music and their muse.

Tonight’s game starts at 7PM on CSN & NBATV. If you do not have cable or want a good Portland establishment to enjoy with friends, here are several suggestions from our sponsors.

Watch Trailblazers Games in Portland:

Tanker Bar (Se Hawthorne & 48th) | (503) 445-4635 | More info: tankerbar.com
Tanker Bar will be playing all games on their 6 large LCD TVs. $1 Pabst during all Blazers & Football games, and $1 off Nachos during all games. 15 beers on tap, Buckhunter, free popcorn.

Blitz (Ladd, Pearl, Tigard, NW 21) | More info: blitzbarpdx.webs.com
Blitz's FOUR locations will be happening as always with tons of televisions, drinks specials, and games (ping pong, shuffleboard, buckhunters, horseshoes in Tigard, and more).

East Burn (East Burnside & 18th) | (503) 236-2876 | More info: www.theeastburn.com
East Burn will have the game on a large projection screen on their heated patio and also downstairs. Recess discount menu from 3-6PM. They have daily drink specials (pdf of specials here).

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We are giving away tickets for you and four friends to attend Miracles Club on Friday, February 10 OR Buck and Bounce on Saturday, February 11 at Holocene. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winners will be drawn and emailed on Friday, February 10.

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From our sponsors at Holocene:
Miracles Club w/ Polonaise, Leech, Gemini Lion, Ecstasy DJs
Friday, February 10
9 p.m. | $5 | 21+

Holocene
1001 SE Morrison Street
More Info: www.holocene.org

Come dance at this resplendent evening of expansive house music from our friends at ECSTASY, in celebration of their 2-year anniversary! Tonight will be the debut performance by Polonaise, the new polyrhythmic house project from Scott Goodwin of Operative and Avalon Kalin.

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From our sponsors at Helium:
Garfunkel & Oates @ Helium Comedy Club Portland
SE Ninth & Hawthorne
Thursday, February 9 @ 8 p.m.
Friday, February 10 @ 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 11 @ 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20-$25
For tickets and more information, please visit www.heliumcomedy.com/portland or call 888-64-FUNNY.

Garfunkel a.k.a. Riki Lindhome Riki Lindhome was born in Coudersport, PA but grew up primarily in Portville, NY. Her first break came when Tim Robbins cast her in his hit play, Embedded, which played at the Public Theater in NYC, Riverside Studios in London and The Actor's Gang Theater in LA. Shortly after, Clint Eastwood cast her in her first film role, as Mardell Fitzgerald in Million Dollar Baby.

Since then, she has appeared in several films and TV shows including The Last House on the Left, Changeling, My Best Friend's Girl, The Big Bang Theory and Pushing Daisies. She also wrote and directed two short films, Life is Short and Imaginary Larry. Read the rest of this entry »

We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Monophonics at The Goodfoot on Saturday, February 11, 2012. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Friday, February 10.

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From our sponsors at The Goodfoot:
Monophonics w/ Mac Ribner Band
Saturday. February 11
9 p.m. | $8 | 21+

The Goodfoot
2845 SE Stark Street
More Info: thegoodfoot.com

Over the past seven years, The Monophonics have staked their claim as California's premier psychedelic soul band. Raised amid the Bay Area's rich musical culture, Monophonics has proudly carried on the tradition of music native to their hometown, which flourished during the birth of psychedelia.

The Monophonics were formed in 2005; originally an instrumental ensemble comprised of guitarist Ian McDonald, bassist Myles O'Mahony, saxophonist Alex Baky, trumpeter Ryan Scott, and drummer Austin Bohlman, the band has recently added the dynamic soul vocals of keyboardist Kelly Finnigan. Read the rest of this entry »

From our partners at Lifeisaparty:
Big Pooh w/ Chaundon, DJ Skillz, Raashan Ahmad, The Love Loungers
Saturday, February 11
9:30 p.m. | $5 | 21+
One Hour of FREE Drinks
@ Crown Room, 205 NW Fourth Avenue
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The brand of Little Brother is one of the most recognizable names in hip hop. With both Phonte and 9th Wonder dropping LP's that lived up to the expectations that The Listening built eight years ago, Rapper Big Pooh finished off the year with Dirty Pretty Things. For Pooh, this is his moment to escape the Little Brother umbrella while adding to its legacy; Dirty Pretty Things is an ambitious effort in every regard.

Pooh refuses to cater to pack back or commercial audiences and instead creates a project that draws from both. At times it mimics its namesake and ventures away from its potential, but when it succeeds (¬Å“They Say¬Â or ¬Å“Right With You¬Â) it's as good as anything you'll hear all year. Read the rest of this entry »

By Will Conwell

The Portland Timbers made another big acquisition last Monday with the signing of 28-year-old Scottish International Kris Boyd. Formerly of Kilmarnock and Rangers of the Scottish Premier League where he holds the record for most goals scored, Boyd is a classic goal scoring striker who the Timbers hope will more than replace Kenny Cooper, last year's leading goal scorer. With 173 goals in 335 career games as a professional, Boyd has the potential to be a force to be reckoned with in Major League Soccer.

Also added to the Timbers' roster last Tuesday was United States U-20 player Charles Renken. Renken, at only 18-years-old, has played both as a midfielder and fullback for club and country. After training with Hoffenheim of the German Bundisliga, Renken returns to the US as one of the most promising young players in the United States youth system. Held back in recent years by two knee surgeries, Renken still has huge potential.

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We are giving away a pair of tickets to see Orphans at The Hostess on Saturday, February 18. To win, comment on this post why you’d like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed Monday, February 13.

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From our sponsors at Offshoot Theatre:
Orphans by Lyle Kessler
February 10-26
Fridays & Saturday @ 7:30 p.m.
Sundays @ 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15
Purchase Tickets at TicketsWest

The Hostess
538 SE Ash Street

ORPHANS, Lyle Kessler’s acclaimed play about love, attachment, and our need for other people, opens in Portland on Friday February 10, 2012. It runs through Sunday February 26 at The Hostess (538 SE Ash Street).

The cast features Bruce Chesse as Harold, Jonathan Godsey as Treat, and Kyle Delamarter as Phillip. Directed by Robert Gaynor. Ticket price includes admission to ¬Å“The Sean Croghan Orphans Show,¬Â a collection of artwork inspired by the play.