Art and wine will bring the NW Natural Street of Dreams to a classy close
Additionally, on Aug. 27, attendees are invited to enjoy free wine tastings, courtesy of Wilf's, while they peruse the available art. This event is from 4:30-7 p.m. and heavy appetizers will also be provided.
WHO: Artists Buzz Siler (Giclee prints and sculpture), Jeff Condit (mixed media photography), Craig Derby (blown glass), Ken Aaron (photography), Marlene Grant (mixed media artist), Peter Miller (photography), Kicki Masthem (sculptural clay artist), Peter Miller (photography), Korey Gulbrandson (oil paint collages), Eileen Kane (mixed media artist), Carol Sims (botanical acrylic paintings) and Nancy Schmugge (brush circle paintings)
WHAT: Art Days @ the Street
WHEN: Aug. 27 & 28 (Noon-8 p.m.), Aug. 29 (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Aug. 30 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)
WHERE: The NW Natural Street of Dreams Idea Gallery (in the 937 Condominium building, 937 Glisan St., Portland, OR)
COST: Free (with the purchase of a NW Natural Street of Dreams ticket)
Idea Gallery
“It’s a place for suppliers to show off the latest, coolest and most innovative products for consumers,” says Hallie Gentry, scattered site shows manager for the HBA.
So far, a good cross section of the industry is participating; everything from home security, remodelers and banks to windows, fireplaces, Realtors and appliance specialists.
For more information, contact Hallie Gentry at 503-684-1880.
Companies Participating in the Idea Gallery:
Adair
ADT
BASCO CC & L Roofing Co
Central Air
Clearview Retractable Screens NW
Ecohaus Inc
Gary's Vacuflo
Golf Savings Bank
InterWorks
Liberty Mutual Group
Lisac's Fireplaces and Stoves
Neil Kelly
Night and Day Blinds
NW Natural
Penguin Windows
Progressive Builders NW
Rail Pro
Stanley Home Renovation
Steven Heiteen Const
Verisafe
Z-3 Design Studio
Ask the Green Professionals Day
“It would generally cost a consumer upwards of $75 an hour to meet with a sustainability expert and get his advice,” said HBA Green Building Coordinator Shaina Sullivan. “But for the mere $15 it costs for your Pearl Pass, you gain access to dozens of experts for an entire day, plus all the special deals available with your ticket. It’s a phenomenal deal!”
A schedule detailing the topic, presenters and unit is below:
Building: 937 Condominiums (937 NW Glisan St.)
Unit: 937 Maison
Topic: Renewable Energy and Ways to Bring Down Your Gas Bill (NW Natural)
Unit: 937 Bedford
Topic: Reducing Your Environmental Impact (U.S. Green Building Council’s Cascadia Chapter)
Building: Block 90 (323 NW 13th St.)
Unit: East Village
Topic: Get Your Residential Green Questions Answered (HBA Building Green Council)
Unit: The Manhattan
Topic: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint (Bonneville Environmental Foundation)
Building: The Encore (949 NW Overton St.)
Unit: An Uncommon Life
Topic: The Benefits of Green Home Certifications (Earth Advantage Institute)
Unit: Luster of the Pearl
Topic: Home Products That Save You Money (Energy Trust of Oregon) Free CFL light bulbs available!
Building: Waterfront Pearl (1260 NW Naito Parkway)
Unit: The Ambassador
Topic: Do-It-Yourself Rain Gardens and Eco-Roofs (Metro and several community leaders)
Unit: Skywatcher
Topic: Going Solar Saves You Money (LiveLight Energy)
Unit: Louis-Louis
Topic: Green Mortgages and Insurance (Montgomery and Graham Insurance and various green financing providers)
For more information about this event or Green Week @ the Street, contact HBA Green Building Coordinator Shaina Sullivan at 503-684-1880.
Cycle the Dream
This event, which is
the brainchild of Mark McGregor, owner of Clean It Up, Mark! And long-time HBA
member, caps off the HBA’s Green Week at the Street and further demonstrates
the association’s dedication to sustainability.
“When I heard the
HBA was putting on the most sustainable version of the show to date, complete
with LEED certified buildings, carbon offsets, recycling and green seminars, I
knew I had to get involved,” said McGregor. “Cycle the Dream is the first step
toward my long-term goal of incorporate cycling into all HBA events and gaining
support for bicycle friendly developments and homes.”
Peal Passes can be
purchased for $15 online at www.streetofdreamspdx.com or at the 937 building upon arrival. Additionally, attendees can rent a bike
from one of the available vendors at Block 90 or the Encore or bring their own.
All-day parking is available for $5 at NW 12th and Pettygrove.
A complete list of vendors, events and freebies available
during Cycle the Dream is below:
Location: 937
Condominiums (
Event: Buy your tickets here to gain access to the show!
Other Goodies: Extra bike parking available, courtesy of Bike Racker and free biking maps
Event: Bike Tours at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., courtesy of Kirsten Kaufman, one of the only biking Realtors in the country
Vendor: Renovo Hardwood Bikes (hollow frame wooden bicycles)
Other Goodies: Bike rentals available!
Location: The Encore (949 NW Overton St.)
Event: Bike maintenance clinic at noon
Vendors: Sweetpea Bikes (women-specific bikes), NoPo Mobile Bike Repair Shop, and Unitus Credit Union (loans for bikes)
Other Goodies: Bike rentals available through Waterfront Bike Rental, free popsicles from Sol Pop at 1 p.m., and free smoothies from Pacific Perks from 2-4 p.m.
For additional information about the event, visit www.cyclethedream.com or call 503-209-1047.
For information on Clean It Up, Mark!, the pre-eminent construction clean up and recycling service in Oregon, visit www.cleanitupmark.com.
Celebrate 26 Years of Giving
A Midsummer Night's Dream Charity Event (2009)
What a difference a year makes and what a difference in this year’s 2009 A Midsummer Night’s Dream! As this year’s committee came together to create and mold our event, like an oyster does a pearl, we began to unravel the challenges of producing a gala like never before. In years past, this black tie fundraiser, which has raised $1.2 million for 72 local charities during the past 26 years, has played out in private neighborhoods along closed streets, easily giving guests a sneak preview of the gorgeous luxury homes on the NW Natural Street of Dreams tour.
This year, instead of throwing a party on a private street, we had to find a way to create pathways to luxury condominium homes throughout Portland’s coveted Pearl District. The creativity of the committee was tested and pushed to the limits as they developed new ideas like having restaurants sponsor the event at the various locations, found a uniquely beautiful location to host the start of the event, and found ways to trim the budget in a challenging economy while still creating the ambience and luxury of a black tie affair. And, in the end, the event was a huge success!
This year’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream tipped its hat to the start of the evening with a champagne toast at Portland Center Stage’s fantastically distinct Gerding Theater before extending its coat tails to the nine fantastic NW Natural Street of Dreams condos. Upon arrival at each building, guests enjoyed an array of delectable bites provided Bay 13, Henry’s 12th Street Tavern, Palamino Restaurant Rotisseria & Bar, Paragon Restaurant & Bar, and PF Chang’s China Bistro. An enormous amount of gratitude goes out to these restaurants for literally stepping up to the plate and making this event an evening to remember. Please be sure to stop by these restaurants in the future.
It is also my pleasure to honor the three amazing charities that benefited from this year’s gala. They are the John L. Scott Foundation, which helps children gain access to affordable health care, the Home Builders Foundation, which tirelessly builds, expands and improves homeless shelters throughout the region, and Portland Center Stage, which supports the theater community and highlights the value of human diversity.
Each of these unique organizations provide, much needed, support and volunteers to help serve our community. It was truly a joy to assist them in their efforts. I applaud them and sincerely thank them for all the wonderful things they do.
I would also like to give a standing ovation to our sponsors, Boyd’s Coffee, JMI Limousine, Knight Financial, and Millenium, to Darrell Nelson and his team at NW Natural, and to all those who volunteered their time, labor and supplies to make this dream of an event into a reality.
Last, but certainly not least, a special, sincere thanks goes out to my fellow committee members, Sue DeHarpport, Susan Nellor, and Deborah Finklenburg, as well as HBA staff liaisons Jennifer Wessling, Nancy Haskin, and Eric Stride. I greatly appreciate how they all rose to the occasion and created a fantastic charity event Portland can be proud of!
Angie Arnett,
2009 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Committee Chairperson
John L. Scott Real Estate Broker