- Alberta Arts District
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http://www.artonalberta.org/
Exciting neighborhood in Northeast Portland.
- Branches and Byways
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http://www.multcolib.org/guides/byways/
Offbeat guide to city and beyond.
- CascadeLink
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http://www.cascadelink.org/
First stop on the trail to discovering the Portland area. Covers business, education, elections, health, housing, jobs, libraries, news, organizations, volunteerism and transportation.
- Metroblogging Portland
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http://portland.metblogs.com/
Written from the perspective of people who live, work, and play here every day.
- Pearl District
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http://www.shopthepearl.com/
The new urban core of the city.
- Pioneer Courthouse Square
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http://www.pioneercourthousesquare.org/
Portland's living room.
- Portland Oregon Visitors Association
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http://www.travelportland.com/
Accommodations, restaurants, brewpubs and cultural attractions.
- Portland Monthly Magazine
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http://www.portland-monthly.com/
The website for the most-read magazine in Portland has searchable guides to local restaurants and events.
- Stumptown Confidential
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http://stumptownconfidential.com/
Local blogger. "Documenting Portland, Oregon, (and occasionally the entire Northwest) architecture, history, and culture through photos, postcards, and words."
- Architectural Heritage Center
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http://architecturalheritagecenter.org/
Learn about Portland's architectural traditions and the Bosco-Milligan Foundation. Many resources for the preservationist.
- Cultural Cascades
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http://www.culturalcascades.com/
Describes the cultural offerings along Amtrak's route through the Northwest.
- First Thursday Gallery Walk
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http://www.firstthursday.org/Gallery.cfm
Many local art galleries host openings on the first Thursday of the month.
- Investigating Your House's History
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http://www.multcolib.org/guides/house/
This guide, put together by Multnomah County Library staff, will help you research the history of your home.
- Portland Architecture Blog
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http://chatterbox.typepad.com/portlandarchitecture/
Local writer reflects on local architecture.
- Portland Art Museum
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http://www.pam.org/
Museum hours and membership information; permanent and special exhibits; links to affiliated organizations.
- Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
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http://www.pica.org/
PICA defines artistic creativity through exhibitions, performances, artist residencies and educational programs.
- Portland Public Art Blog
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http://pdxartwork.blogspot.com/
Local blogger takes on art in Portland.
- Regional Arts & Culture Council
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http://www.racc.org/
Information on jobs, organizations, grants and events in the Portland metro area.
- Attic Writers Workshop
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http://www.atticwritersworkshop.com/
In addition to workshops, The Attic is the home of Poetry Northwest, one of the nation's leading literary magazines.
- Haystack
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http://www.haystack.pdx.edu/
For over 35 years Haystack has been providing creative opportunities for a diverse group of people devoted to their art.
- Independent Publishing Resource Center
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http://www.iprc.org/
The Independent Publishing Resource Center facilitates creative expression and identity by providing individual access to the resources and tools for the creation of independently published media and art.
- Literary Arts of Oregon
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http://www.literary-arts.org/
Literary Arts is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the importance of language as a means to express, explore and experience the world in which we live.
- Mountain Writers Series
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http://www.mountainwriters.org/
MWS features authors of regional, national, and international reputation in a variety of events including readings, lectures, workshops, and master classes presented in diverse venues and formats throughout the region.
- Oregon Writer's Colony
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http://www.oregonwriterscolony.org/
A writers retreat on the Oregon coast, a place where writers can go to write, a retreat for writers managed by writers.
- Powell's Books
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http://www.powells.com/
The City of Books.
- Reading Frenzy
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http://www.readingfrenzy.com/
Founded in 1994, Reading Frenzy is devoted to supporting, promoting and disseminating independent and alternative media.
- Willamette Writers
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http://www.willamettewriters.com/
Willamette Writers is the largest writers' organization in Oregon and one of the largest writers' organizations in the United States.
- Writers on the Edge
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http://www.writersontheedge.org/
The mission of the Writers On The Edge, Inc. is to promote, support, encourage, and advise writers in any form including text, performance, Internet, film, and other media. Oregon coastal community.
- BusinessInPortland
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http://www.businessinportland.org/
A gateway to the information and services from Portland area government agencies to help you start and run a business.
- City of Portland Bureau of Licenses
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http://www.portlandonline.com/licenses/
Source for business license applications and business tax forms for Portland and Multnomah County. Obtain monthly lists of new business license applicants.
- Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland)
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http://www.djc-or.com/
Includes selected articles from the Portland Daily Journal of Commerce magazine and newspaper covering Design & Construction, Engineering, Real Estate, Finance, and Law news of local interest.
- Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber
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http://www.hmccoregon.com/
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber is dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic-owned businesses in Oregon and SW Washington.
- INROADS
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http://www.inroads.org/affiliate.jsp?affiliateID=A0B136FC874EFB85862568BD006EF3D9
Link to contact information and events calendar for the local affiliate. The mission of INROADS is to develop and place talented minority youth in business and industry and prepare them for corporate and community leadership.
- Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs
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http://www.oame.org/
The Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME) is one of the premier organizations in the United States providing outstanding services to minority, women and emerging small businesses.
- Oregon Business Council
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http://www.orbusinesscouncil.org/
The Oregon Business Council is an association of more than 40 top business executives focused on public issues that affect Oregon's life and future. Read about the Oregon Business Plan here.
- Oregon Economic & Community Development
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http://www.econ.state.or.us/
Provides economic and community development and cultural enhancement throughout the state, and administers programs that assist businesses, communities and people.
- Oregon International Trade Directory
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http://info.econ.state.or.us:591/trdirectory/itdindex.htm
This directory lists Oregon companies that export products and/or services. Companies are listed alphabetically or by industry.
- Portland Business Journal
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http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/
An interactive site giving business news for greater Portland, with links to stories from the print edition. A pull down menu allows you to look at Business Journals of other cities. Current and archive editions are searchable.
- Portland Development Commission
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http://www.portlanddev.org/
Bringing together resources to achieve Portland's vision of a diverse, sustainable community with healthly neighborhoods, a vibrant urban core, a strong regional economy and quality jobs for all citizens.
- State of Oregon Corporate Division
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http://www.filinginoregon.com/
If you are interested in doing business in Oregon, need business licensing information, want to file a UCC transaction, or become a commissioned notary public, this is the right place.
- Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon
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http://www.oregonweo.org/
Providing tools for success for women in business.
- Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
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http://www.atnitribes.org/
ATNI is a nonprofit organization representing 54 Northwest tribal governments. Includes links to the websites for Oregon tribes.
- Cinco de Mayo
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http://www.cincodemayo.org/
Sponsored by the Portland-Guadalajara Sister City Association.
- Cultural Tours
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http://www.travelportland.com/arts_culture/cultural_tours/cultural_home.html
Heritage and culture tours of Portland from the Portland Oregon Visitors Association. Includes African American, Chinese American, Hispanic American, Japanese American and Native American self-guided tours that go to historical sites as well as shops, restaurants and other points of interest.
- GayOregon.com
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http://www.gaypdx.com/
The GLBT resource for Portland and the surrounding area.
- Homowo African Arts & Culture
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http://homowo.org/
The local non-profit offers the music and dance of Ghana, West Africa. Founded in 1986 by the great Obo Addy.
- Jewish Federation of Oregon
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http://www.jewishportland.org/
Features event calendar, world news, volunteering opportunities and community
directory. Read about travel to Israel and local issues.
- Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center
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http://www.ifcc-arts.org/
IFCC serves the Portland community by offering opportunities and support to new and emerging artists and promoting meaningful exchange among varied ethnic and cultural groups.
- Northwest Dharma Association
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http://www.nwdharma.org/
Directory, activities, and news of Buddhist Organizations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
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http://www.nwtca.org/
Established in 1993 to create a spiritual and cultural home for Oregon and Southwest Washington Tibetans and their traditions and to preserve and promote the endangered Tibetan culture.
- Pendleton Round-up
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http://www.pendletonroundup.com/
The famous Oregon rodeo, almost 100 years old.
- Rasika
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http://www.rasika.org/
Rasika was founded with a mission of promoting and educating Indian arts and culture in the state of Oregon.
- Religion in Oregon
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http://www.adherents.com/loc/loc_oregon.html
Information on religion in Oregon, including links to a variety of religious sites.
- Sabor Latino Dance Company
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http://www.saborlatinodanceco.com/
A community of diverse, energetic dancers committed to bringing understanding, appreciation and life to the cultural blending of Latin music and dance.
- World Affairs Council of Oregon
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http://www.worldoregon.org/
The World Affairs Council offers a variety of programs on international politics and culture, as well as professional exchanges, assistance to schools, and educational travel, all in service of the mission to enhance public understanding of international affairs and Oregonians' connections to the rest of the world.
- Agri-business Council of Oregon
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http://www.aglink.org/
Promotes Oregon crops and connects urban residents to the farming community through activities, education and events. Includes recipes!
- Chinese Garden
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http://www.portlandchinesegarden.org/
The mission of the Portland Classical Chinese Garden is to cultivate an oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony to inspire, engage, and educate our global community in the appreciation of a richly authentic Chinese culture.
- Farmer's Markets guide
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http://www.multcolib.org/guides/markets/
This information guide, put together by Multnomah County Library staff, provides a glimpse of the many books, websites and periodicals available on subjects related to farmers' markets.
- Great Plant Picks
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http://www.greatplantpicks.org/
Great Plant Picks is designed to help the home gardeners identify unbeatable plants for their Pacific Northwest gardens. Targeted at gardens north of Eugene, Oregon; south of Vancouver, BC; and west of the Cascade and Coast mountains.
- Native Plant Society of Oregon
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http://www.npsoregon.org/
Dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation and study of Oregon's vegetation. Has calendar for different areas of Oregon that lists field trips, lectures, and meetings.
- Oregon Association of Nurseries
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http://www.oan.org/
The resource for industry professionals. For the rest of us, the site includes a Gardener's Events Calender, gardening tips and more.
- Oregon Farmer's Markets Association
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http://www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org/
Seeks to promote, support and develop the partnership between city residents and farmers for the benefit of Oregon farmers and Oregon communities.
- Oregon Flora Project
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http://www.oregonflora.org/
Since 1994, the Oregon Flora Project has been creating a comprehensive resource on the vascular plants of Oregon that grow without cultivation.
- OSU Extension Service
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http://extension.oregonstate.edu/
Provides education and information based on timely research to help Oregonians solve problems and develop skills related to youth, family, community, farm, forest, energy, and marine resources.
- The Oregon Garden
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http://www.oregongarden.org/
Thousands of plants are displayed in more than 20 specialty gardens.
- Oregon Tilth
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http://www.tilth.org/
Oregon Tilth is a nonprofit research and education membership organization dedicated to biologically sound and socially equitable agriculture.
- Tri-County Farm Fresh Growers Cooperative
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http://www.tricountyfarm.org/
This site is the produce guide that lists growers located throughout Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. It provides information on where to go to buy directly from the farm--either "U-pick" or ready pick. Use "Membership Directory" to get complete list of growers and produce.
- Cinema Project
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http://www.cinemaproject.org/
Cinema Project is a collectively run, nonprofit organization committed to promoting innovative film and video art from the past and present.
- Hello! Video
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http://hello-video.com/
A semi-monthly, independent video and performance show, featuring a variety of local and national artists, in Portland, Oregon.
- Newspace Center for Photography
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http://www.newspacephoto.org/
An educational and cultural nonprofit dedicated to promoting the awareness of photography as well as providing a space where photo enthusiasts can learn, create, discuss and show their work
- Northwest Documentary Arts & Media
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http://www.nwdocumentary.org/
A local, non-profit organization that creates documentaries, provides educational opportunies, and sponsers special events, exhibits, showcases, and screenings.
- Northwest Film Center
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http://www.nwfilm.org/
Housed at the Portland Art Museum, the Center provides a variety of film and video exhibition, education and informational outreach programs. The School of Film offers a certificate program and courses that may be taken for college credit. NFC also organizes several festivals, including Oregon's major film event, the Portland International Film Festival.
- Northwest Production Index
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http://www.nwfilm.com/
Get an online list of the Northwest's production directory, also available at Central Library in the Literature and History Room and at Gresham Library. [R-791.4309795 M489]
- Oregon Film & Video Office
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http://www.oregonfilm.org/
Promotes the film, video and multimedia industry in Oregon. Site also includes information on film history in Oregon and a list of festivals.
- Oregon Independent Filmmakers
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http://oregonindependentfilm.blogspot.com/
A blog resource for information sharing for Oregon's independent filmmakers.
- Oregon Media Production Association
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http://www.ompa.org/
Provides news on the film industry in Oregon as well as forums for networking and professional development. A reference copy of the Annual Oregon Media Production Directory is available at the Central Library, on the third floor in the Literature and History Room, Humanities North. [O-791.43 O66m]
- PDX Movie of the Week
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http://www.pdxmotw.com/
Local blogger reviews films on the screens in Portland.
- Peripheral Produce
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http://www.peripheralproduce.com/
Peripheral Produce is an experimental film and video distribution label and provocateur of the annual PDX Film Festival.
- Portland Community Media
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http://www.pcmtv.org/
Cable access. PCM's purpose can best be described with three words - Educate, Communicate, Participate.
- Access Points for Internet and Media
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http://www.cascadelink.org/access/
CascadeLink's lists of local computer and media access points.
- Computer-Human Interaction Forum of Oregon
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http://www.chifoo.org/
The local chapter of ACM SIGCHI, the ACM's Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction. The ACM is the Association for Computing Machinery, the national professional society for computing and information processing.
- Free Geek
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http://www.freegeek.org/
Helping the needy get nerdy since the beginning of the 3rd millenium. In Portland.
- Open Technology Business Center
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http://www.opentechcenter.com/
Located in Beaverton, Oregon, this organization caters exclusively to Open Technology entrepeneurs and investors both locally and globally.
- OregonWorks!
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http://www.oregonworks.org/
A web site developed specifically as a tool for high-tech professionals considering living and working in Oregon.
- Personal Telco Project
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http://www.personaltelco.net/static/
The Personal Telco Project provides free wireless Internet access (WiFi) throughout the Portland area. This list contains some of the best and most popular Personal Telco Project nodes available.
- Software Association of Oregon
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http://www.sao.org/
The SAO's mission is to sustain a healthy and strong software industry cluster in Oregon.
- TinyScreenfuls.com
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http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/
Podcasting Intel Geek Blogger Josh Bancroft views the world a tiny screenful at a time.
- Willamette Valley Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication
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http://www.stcwvc.org/
The local chapter of the STC serves members in northern Oregon and Southwest Washington.
- WITI
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http://www.witi.com/center/regionalchapter/portland/
The regional network link for Women in Technology International. WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.
- Portland Vintage Trolleys
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http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dthompso1/
Presenting the history and operation of streetcars in Portland.
- Oregon Historical Society
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http://www.ohs.org/
Home Page of the Oregon Historical Society, Portland, OR.
- Oregon History Project
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http://www.ohs.org/education/oregonhistory/
An online resource for learning about Oregon's past. Links to Oregon history, biography, and historical records as well as digitized lesson plans.
- Early Oregon Reader's List
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http://www.multcolib.org/books/lists/earlyor.html
Multnomah County Library's list of books, videos and websites on early Oregon history.
- Links to the Oregon Trail
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http://www.over-land.com/trore.html
A very thorough list of sites from the Oregon-California Trails Association.
- Oregon State Archives
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http://arcweb.sos.state.or.us/
Provisional, territorial, state and county records, maps, photos, online exhibits, and the National Register of Historic Places -- Oregon listings are a few of the selections available.
- Historic Photos Database
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http://photos.salemhistory.org/
The images date from the mid-1800s to the 1990s and depict a wide range of subjects such as Oregon towns, homes, businesses, occupations, scenic vistas, disasters, festivities, and recreational pursuits.
- Oregon Biographies
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http://www.ohs.org/education/oregonhistory/Oregon-Biographies-index.cfm
Brought to you by the Oregon History Project and the Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Biographies features intriguing stories and engaging information related to some of Oregon's most significant historical figures.
- CascadeLink's Government Links
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http://www.cascadelink.org/gov/
Links to the local and regional governments around Oregon. Includes links to Gresham, Troutdale, Fairview and Wood Village.
- Portland
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http://www.portlandonline.com/
Includes information on the mayor, city council, city bureaus, & employment opportunities.
- Multnomah County
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http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/
Multnomah County officials, services, maps; links to pages for businesses & organizations in the county.
- Metro
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http://www.metro-region.org/
Regional government of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties in Oregon: programs, facilities, & officials.
- Oregon Blue Book
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http://www.bluebook.state.or.us
Legislative, financial, educational, cultural, and statistical information relating to Oregon. Searchable.
- Oregon.gov
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http://www.oregon.gov/
Online "front door" to Oregon state government. Content areas include Oregon Facts, Business, Working, Living, Education, Visiting, Government, OnLine Services, and Spanish-Language Services.
- Oregon Courts
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http://www.ojd.state.or.us/
Oregon Justice Department (OJD). Includes a useful self-help section.
- Oregon Law Help
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http://www.oregonlawhelp.org/OR/
Links to free legal help for low-income Oregonians. Available in English, Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese. Links to similar sites in other states. Provided by ProbonoNet.
- More Oregon law links
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http://www.multcolib.org/ref/law.html#Oregon
More links to related sites on Multnomah County Library's site.
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Cascade Blues Association
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http://www.cascadeblues.org/
Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of blues and roots music in the Great Northwest.
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Creative Music Guild
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http://www.creativemusicguild.org/
Promoting new music that advances the arts of improvisation and composition.
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Fear No Music
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http://fearnomusic.org/
Innovative and challenging programs of great music from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Jazz Society of Oregon
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http://www.jsojazzscene.org/
For over 25 years, the Jazz Society of Oregon has had a simple mission: to promote "America's Original Art Form" by promoting jazz musicians, jazz students and jazz audiences.
- Northwest Noise
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http://www.northwestnoise.com/
Local podcaster takes on local bands, music and more.
- Oregon Repertory Singers
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http://www.oregonrepsingers.org/
ORS has performed throughout the world in concert and in competitions.
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Oregon Symphony
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http://www.orsymphony.org/
Conductor Carlos Kalmar leads one of the largest symphonies in the nation.
- Podbop for Portland
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http://podbop.org/cities/us/or/portland
Podcasts of bands coming to Portland. Hear before they're here!
- Portland Baroque Orchestra
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http://www.pbo.org/
"Exciting audiences since 1984, PBO has a long and fascinating history."
- Portland Opera
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http://www.portlandopera.org/
Their mission is to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.
- Portland Waterfront Blues Festival
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http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/
The largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation.
- Third Angle New Music Ensemble
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http://www.thirdangle.org/
Contemporary American music.
- Media sites from Portland and beyond
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http://www.multcolib.org/ref/mags.html#Media
MCL's media site links for Portland and for Oregon, on our News/Media site.
- News sites from Portland and beyond
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http://www.multcolib.org/ref/mags.html#Portland
MCL's news site links for Portland and for Oregon, on our News/Media site.
- Oregon Index
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http://library.state.or.us/home/orind/
A selective index to Oregon newspapers and to Oregon items in selected other publications. Maintained by the Oregon State Library.
- OregonLive
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http://www.oregonlive.com/
News about Oregon produced by The Oregonian and Advance Internet Inc. Headlines provide links to complete stories, and a side bar has links to special stories, sports, business, entertainment, classifieds, and more. There is a 14 to 30 day archive at the bottom of some pages.
- Oregon Public Broadcasting
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http://www.opb.org/
Includes links to Personal Public Radio (TM), Oregon Field Guide, the Newsroom, and OPB and Me for kids.
- Oregon Regional List of Serials
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http://www.osl.state.or.us/home/oruls/search.php
Search ORULS, the index to periodical & other serial holdings of 160 Oregon and Washington libraries. Contains approximately 250,000 holdings of 100,000 titles.
- Portland Independent Media Center
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http://portland.indymedia.org/
Offers grassroots, non-corporate coverage of issues and events by individual media activists and alternative media organizations. Anyone can post text, photos, audio and video to the Newswire of an IMCWeb sitewith an easy-to-use online form; content is published (nearly) instantly without going through an editorial process.
- UrbanHonking.com
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http://www.urbanhonking.com/
"A series of blogs written by a whole bunch of different people. It feels like a real community of creative people." Home of the Ultimate Blogger competition.
- Audubon Society of Portland
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http://www.audubonportland.org/
Founded in 1902, this is one of the National Audubon Society's most active local chapters.
- Manzama
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http://www.mazamas.org/
Providing a comprehensive climbing program with allied activities that enhance and protect the participants and the environment.
- Mt. Bachelor
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http://www.mtbachelor.com/
Ski and snowboard in Bend, Oregon.
- Mt. Hood National Forest
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http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood/
A U.S. Forest Service Web page. Click on 'Recreation' along the left-hand side for current information on climbing, skiing, camping, hiking, and fishing in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
- National Forests of Oregon and Washington
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http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/r6nf.htm
The Pacific Northwest Region of the USDA Forest Service contains 19 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, and a National Grassland, all within the States of Oregon and Washington. This site offers maps, recreational information and updates.
- Nature of the Northwest
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http://www.naturenw.org/
The Nature of the Northwest and its Virtual Visitor Center offers links to National Forest home pages and provides information on trails, campgrounds and much more.
- Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
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http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/
Includes maps of bicycle routes in various cities and a list of Oregon's bicycle touring companies.
- Oregon Coast Bike Route
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http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/docs/ORE_COAST_BICYCLE_MAP_WEB_FINAL.pdf
A guide to biking the coast.
- Oregon Forest Resources Institute
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http://www.oregonforests.org/
The Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) in 1991 to improve public understanding of the state's forest resources and to encourage environmentally sound forest management through training and other educational programs for forest landowners.
- Oregon Natural Resources Council
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http://www.onrc.org/
Founded in 1974, Oregon Natural Resources Council's mission is to aggressively protect and restore Oregon's wildlands, wildlife and waters as an enduring legacy.
- Oregon Nordic Club
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http://www.onc.org/
Year-round outdoor activities with an emphasis on Nordic skiing.
- Oregon State Parks
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http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD/PARKS/
Locate state parks, make reservations, investigate yurts, cabins and wagons as accomodations and more.
- Pacific Northwest Hiking Guide
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http://www.multcolib.org/guides/hiking/
This information guide, put together by Multnomah County Library staff, includes a list of hiking-related websites and tips on how to search the Library's catalog for books, periodicals and maps.
- Pacific Northwest Stream Survey Photo Collection
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http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/digitalcollections/pacificNWstream/
Photographs taken during US Bureau of Fisheries research on spawning and rearing habitat for Spring Chinook Salmon between 1934 and 1945.
- Portland Parks: Outdoor Recreation
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http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=39831
"The Outdoor Recreation program offers access to extraordinary natural and cultural landscapes in and around the Portland metro area through a wide range of outdoor classes, trips, and overnight adventures."
- Timberline Lodge
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http://www.timberlinelodge.com/
Historic landmark offers skiing, snowboarding and hotel accomodations on Mt. Hood. Even if you don't ski, the Lodge itself is worth a visit!
- Black United Fund of Oregon
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http://www.bufor.org/
The Black United Fund of Oregon is a philanthropic and community development institution committed to the social and economic empowerment of Oregon's low-income communities.
- Center for Intercultural Organizing
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http://www.interculturalorganizing.org/
The Center for Intercultural Organizing (formerly known as Community Language and Culture Bank) exists to breach the linguistic and cultural boundaries isolating Oregon's diverse citizenry in order to strengthen our collective struggle for social, political, and economic justice.
- Centro Cultural of Washington County
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http://centrocultural.org/
Centro was founded in 1972 by Mexican American migrant families who, weary of the difficulties of raising their children on the migrant circuit, decided to make their homes permanently in the area.
Centro's mission is to promote social and economic development, meet basic human and community needs, and increase cultural consciousness and understanding among diverse groups of the community. In both English and Spanish.
- Ecumenical Ministeries of Oregon
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http://www.emoregon.org/
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) is an association of 17 Christian denominations including Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox bodies across the state that work together for unity and justice.
- Food for Oregon
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http://foodfororegon.oregonstate.edu/
Their aim is "to increase Oregonians' food security by improving access to local, sustainable food resources."
- Hands on Portland
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http://www.handsonportland.org/
Connects people with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.
- Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization
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http://www.irco.org/
Services available through IRCO include the Asian Family Center, the International Language Bank, youth and family services, employment programs, community education, health & environmental outreach services and arts for new immigrants program.
- Jewish Family and Child Center
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http://www.jfcs-portland.org/
JFCS is a private non-profit social service organization dedicated to assisting individuals and families within a context of Jewish values. All services are offered without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
- Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs
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http://www.oregonhispanic.org/
The mission of the Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs is to work toward economic, social, political and legal equality for Oregon's Hispanic population.
- Oregon Involved
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http://www.oregoninvolved.org/
A statewide effort to make it easy to get involved and make a difference in Oregon communities.
- Urban League of Portland
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http://www.ulpdx.org/
The Urban League of Portland is one of the region's most respected social service and civil rights organizations. It is a nonprofit, community-based organization headquartered in north Portland and an affiliate of the National Urban League.
- Portland Trail Blazers
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http://www.nba.com/blazers/
The official site of the Portland Trail Blazers. Find information on the players, schedules, and tickets.
- PGE Park
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http://www.pgepark.com/
PGE Park is the home of the Portland Beavers Triple A baseball team and the Portland Timbers Soccer Team. Check out team schedules, event information and ticket prices.
- Portland Winter Hawks
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http://www.winterhawks.com/
The official website for the Portland Winter Hawks. Includes stats, fan events, player bios, photos and ticket information.
- Portland State Vikings
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http://goviks.com/
The official athletic site for Portland State University. Find schedules, ticket information and headlines. Use the drop down menu for individual men's and women's sports.
- Oregon State Beavers
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http://www.osubeavers.com/
The official site of Oregon State Athletics. Find schedules, ticket information and headlines. Use the drop down menu for individual men's and women's sports.
- University of Oregon Ducks
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http://www.goducks.com/
The official athletic site of the University of Oregon. Find schedules, ticket information and headlines. Use the drop down menu for individual men's and women's sports.
- Oregon Adult Soccer
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http://www.oregonadultsoccer.com/
Tons of information about soccer in Oregon, including lots of cool soccer stuff, links to other soccer organizations, soccer tournaments, soccer leagues, soccer fields in Oregon and indoor soccer centers in Oregon.
- Skate Oregon
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http://www.skateoregon.com/
A guide to skateparks througout the state of Oregon (and beyond). Includes photographs, histories, directions and other important information.
- Oregon School Activities Association
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http://www.osaa.org/
This site has information about a wide variety of Oregon high school sports. It also has a list of mascots for the member schools.
- Oregon Sports Authority
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http://www.oregonsports.org/
Events calendar from Basketball to Taekwondo and a sports directory for Oregon.
- Bicycle Transportation Alliance
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http://www.bta4bikes.org/
The BTA creates healthy, sustainable communities by making bicycling safer, more convenient and more accessible.
- City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development
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http://www.sustainableportland.org/
Learn more about energy alternatives, solid waste, recycling, green building and sustainable technology and practices in the city of Portland.
- Energy Trust of Oregon
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http://www.energytrust.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated to changing how Oregonians use energy by promoting energy efficiency and clean renewable energy for Oregon customers of Pacific Power, Portland General Electric and NW Natural.
- Find a Recycler
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http://www.metro-region.org/article.cfm?articleid=1383
Use this tool to find facilities that recycle materials in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area.
- Green Buildings guide
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http://www.multcolib.org/guides/greenbldgs/
Multnomah County Library's info guide to green buildings, including websites, a booklist and tips on searching the catalog.
- Oregon Office of Solar Energy
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http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/RENEW/Solar/index.shtml
This site includes useful information on tax credits, energy loans and tax exemptions as well as links to other solar sites and events.
- Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association
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http://oregonseia.org/
A non-profit organization made up of contractors, architects, engineers, utilities, consultants, non-profit organizations, and the Oregon Department of Energy, dedicated to promoting the benefits of renewable energy and to developing sustainable building industries in Oregon.
- Portland Ecoroof Tours
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http://www.portlandonline.com/shared/cfm/image.cfm?id=53988
24 pages of facts, figures, and photographs, with roofs arranged by neighborhood. The introduction includes a timeline of ecoroofs in Portland.
- ReDirect Guide
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http://www.redirectguide.com/PDX/
A guide for finding businesses, services, and information that cater to your healthy and responsible lifestyle.
- Solar Energy Association of Oregon
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http://www.solaror.org/
Dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy in Oregon, the SEAO site has links to many solar sites and other renewable energy resources.
- Sustainable Oregon
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http://www.sustainableoregon.net/
Oregon Economic & Community Development Program -- Created by executive order, this Oregon State Government site presents resources to support organizations adopting sustainable practices.
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Artists Repertory Theatre
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http://www.artistsrep.org/
For nearly 25 years, audiences have enjoyed provocative, contemporary theater in an intimate environment.
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BodyVox
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http://www.bodyvox.com/
BodyVox combines diverse forms of dance, media and stage design to create theater experiences that are moving in multiple ways.
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Dance Coalition of Oregon
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http://www.dancecoalitionoregon.com/
A service organization for dancers and choreographers.
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Do Jump!
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http://www.dojump.org/
Do Jump engages audiences and students using extremely physical theater, music and the unexpected to awaken the senses and inspire a feeling of possibility and awe.
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Followspot
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http://followspot.blogspot.com/
Local theatre blog.
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Gypsy Caravan
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http://www.gypsycaravan.us/
Tribal bellydance and more.
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Imago Theatre
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http://www.imagotheatre.com/
Theatre beyond classification.
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Integrity Productions
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http://www.integrityproductions.org/
A space where artists collaborate and explore a feminine perspective of humanity.
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Oregon Ballet Theatre
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http://www.obt.org/
Oregon Ballet Theatre (OBT) is a classically based professional ballet company established in 1989 and located in Portland, Oregon.
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival
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http://www.orshakes.org/
Everything you want to know about the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, including its history, plays produced by the Festival since 1935, and the current season's calendar.
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Portland Area Theatre Alliance
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http://www.patagreenroom.org/
An alliance of individual theatre practitioners, producing companies and associated businesses.
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Portland Center for the Performing Arts
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http://www.pcpa.com/
A premier arts and entertainment venue in the Pacific Northwest.
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Portland Center Stage
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http://www.pcs.org/
Now in its 18th season, PCS is the city's leading professional theater company and is one of the 25 largest regional theater companies in the nation.
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Portland Dancing
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http://www.portlanddancing.com/
A list of dances in Portland; singles or couples welcome at any dance listed.
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Portland Opera
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http://www.portlandopera.org/
Portland Opera exists to inspire, challenge and uplift our audiences by creating productions of high artistic quality that celebrate the beauty and breadth of opera.
- Portlandtheatre.com
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http://www.portlandtheatre.com/
Links to most of the local theatre companies in Portland. A great place to find out what's playing and when! There is also a link to add your own theatre company to the site.
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White Bird
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http://www.whitebird.org/
White Bird is committed to bringing the best Portland-based, regional, national and international dance companies to Portland, Oregon and to fostering the growth of dance in the region.
- OregonWines.com
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http://www.oregonwines.com/
Information for every wine enthusiast who wants to learn more about Oregon's wonderful wines, and the wineries and grapes that produce them.
- Oregon Wine
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http://www.oregonwine.org/
A guide to the wine industry in Oregon.
- Oregon Wine Country
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http://www.oregonwinecountry.org/
A guide to the Oregon Wine country in the Willamette Valley.
- Willamette Valley Vineyards
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http://www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com/
A guide to the Willamette Valley vineyards.
- Wines Northwest
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http://www.winesnw.com/
The wines and wine regions of Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia can be explored at this site. Select a region to find maps, statistics, tour guides, wine shops, and wineries.
- Wine Press Northwest
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http://www.winepressnw.com/
Focuses on Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho wines. Winery listings,
latest news, and competition results.
