Portland Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Boulevard Early June www.portlandhorrorfilmfestival.com Did you grow up mesmerized by Bela Lugosi, Lon Chaney, Boris Karloff, and the ubiquitous Vincent Price? Did you …
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Brazil nut We return to the South American mainland from the Falkland Islands for the third and last of three chicken-and-egg etymologies. So far, we’ve …
Gresham Historic Downtown District Mid-July www.greshamoregon.gov/ArtsFestival Heading through Gresham on busy Division Street or Powell Boulevard, it’s easy to miss the city’s beautifully refurbished historic downtown district that is …
Kyoto’s matsuri festivals are held throughout the year. Every month, nearly every week, and at times it seems on any day, there is a traditional matsuri or holiday celebration …
Carlton Crush Harvest Festival – Top USA Festivals Carlton Wennerberg Park Early September www.carltoncrush.com Oregon’s burgeoning viticulture industry totals more than 700 wineries, more than 500 of them in …
The Dalles Downtown area Late April thedalleschamber.com/northwest-cherry-festival/ Showcasing the agricultural and Western heritage of The Dalles—an historic Oregon community on the banks of the Columbia River—the Northwest Cherry Festival …
Labrador, Canada Canada being the second-largest country in the world, we’re somewhat spoilt for etymological choice. We could talk about the origins of canola, the vegetable oil – and …
WE’RE ALL INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT GOALS and people when it comes to fitness. Whether you long for Beyoncé’s curves or you’re in awe of the athletic prowess of Sally …
Wallowa County Fairgrounds Saturday of Labor Day weekend www.juniperjam.com If you dig music and love remote wonders, Juniper Jam in Enterprise is a must-do event—it truly is the sweetest …
Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area Weekend after Mother’s Day www.friendsofladdmarsh.org/bird-festival-2 The annual family-friendly Ladd Marsh Bird Festival celebrates birdwatching activities, the diversity of birds, and the excellent wildlife habitat at …
