Art

The Allure of the Automobile - Portland Art Museum - June 11 - September 11, 2011

The Allure of the Automobile is the first exhibition to consider the stylistic development of cars in the context of prominent design movements such as Art Moderne and Postwar Modernity. Visitors will learn about the contrasts between European and American design, the influence of decorative arts, and the significant changes in automotive styling and engineering before and after World War II.

The exhibition will be accompanied by an array of programs and opportunities to learn more about these remarkable automobiles, the technology behind them, and their historical and cultural context. This includes exhibits each Saturday featuring a different make of car in the Park Blocks outside the museum. SEE MORE

Business

Schmooze Networking Event - Benson Hotel - Tues. June 7th  5:30-8:30pm  Free

 Hosted by Harlo Interactive this event is focused on the success of  business and personal networks. They host regular business professional networking events to help associates make qualified connections.

Benson Hotel - 309 Southwest Broadway Portland, OR 97205

Community

Make a Wish "Summer Wishes" - MotoCorsa - Sat. June 11 from 7-11 pm  $35

Please join the Make-A-Wish® Junior Board for an evening of cocktails, food and music and Silent Auction. Help make local wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. Pre-sale tickets are $35, $50 at the door. MotoCorsa  2170 Northwest Wilson St  Portland, OR 97210  TICKETS
 

Dining/Food

 Portland Fruit Beer Festival & Homebrew Competition - Burnside Brewing Co. June 11-12 11am-9pm

Portland Fruit Beer Festival on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th featuring many one-off, special brews from commercial brewers. They've asked the Oregon Brew Crew to spearhead and participate in a brand new local homebrew competition: Fruit Beer. Burnside Brewing Co. 701 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR

 

Family 

"World Famouse" Lipizzaner Stallions - Rose Garden Arena - Sat. June 11- 2pm & 7:30pm  $11-$32

This show features all new music, choreography and routines with a major emphasis on the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed, from its original breeding and use as a horse of war to a horse of nobility. The show emulates the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria.  Tickets

** PLUS THE ANNUAL GRAND FLORAL PARADE ON SAT. JUNE 11**

 In 2011 the parade will offer an extravaganza of the Rose Festival's theme, 'Carnival of Roses,' displaying the colors, variety and excitement of a mardi gras style carnival celebration. Starts at 10am.

Home

 123rd Annual Spring Rose Show - Lloyd Center Ice Rink - Thurs.-Fri. June 9-10  $3

Each year the Lloyd Center Ice Rink is transformed into a delightful rose garden by the Portland Rose Society, show casing the largest and longest-running rose show in the nation. A great chance to check out what kind of roses you may want to grow in your own yard and garden. This yearly show emanate from more than 4,000 blooms. Entry is open to anyone, and all entrants are encouraged. 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Thursday); 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Friday 2201 Lloyd Center Portland, OR 97232

Music

Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt - Arlene Schnitzer - Sat. June 11th - 8pm  $40-$68.50
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are teaming up this spring for a series of intimate acoustic shows that will feature both artists performing side-by-side, alternating songs from their respective careers. Utilizing their dynamic chemistry to mix witty banter with finely crafted country, swing, folk, and blues, Lovett and Hiatt have been touring together in one fashion or another since 1989.

Arlene Schnitzer1111 SW Broadway Ave., Portland, OR 97205  BUY TICKETS

Theatre

Brothers of the Baladi - A Benefit for Oberon - Blue Monk - Sat. June 11th 9pm - $10

 Join Brothers of the Baladi for a night of Middle Eastern World Music and Dance to benefit a dear friend, fine dancer and epicenter of Portland’s Bellydance scene for 2 decades. Oberon has danced, taught and designed great events over the years and now, in her time of need, we plan what will be a festive night to support this wonderful woman. Brothers of the Baladi are noted as a band that covers musical styles from Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Reggae, Global Rock and Latin in addition to their own original stylings. For Info Call: 503-595-0575 

Around Oregon

3^rd Annual Yappy Days in Pacific City at Cape Kiwanda - Sat., June 11 - 11am-4pm $20 per family

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Tillamook Animal Shelter and the United Paws of Tillamook. Bring the family & your pet to the beach and enjoy a day filled with a pet talent and fashion show, pet musical chairs, games, grooming demonstrations, pet photos, doggie wash and much more. Purchase raffle tickets for a fishing trip, surf package, doggie gift basket and other fun interesting items. Registration is $20 per family, and there is no limit to the number of pets you bring. Download the registration form from our website:  www.InnAtCapeKiwanda.com or register on the day of the event.