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👤 Putting a face to the name (and the fame)

Mount Rushmore of Portland: the winners
Mount Rushmore features cut outs of Portland's historic figures: Governor Tom McCall, author Beverly Cleary, drag queen Darcelle XV, and chef James Beard.
Left to right: Gov. Tom McCall, author Beverly Cleary, drag queen Darcelle XV, and chef James Beard. | Graphic by PDXtoday
Get out your chisels and climbing gear, folks. The results of our Mount Rushmore of Portland poll are in, and we’ve carved out the four names that came out on top: Gov. Tom McCall, Beverly Cleary, Darcelle XV, and James Beard.

Let’s get to know them a bit more.

Gov. Tom McCall

During his time as Oregon’s governor (1967–1975), Tom McCall balanced growth with environmental policies, protecting access to the state’s beaches and instituting a deposit on cans and bottles. Outside of politics, he worked in Portland radio and TV, co-writing a documentary, “Pollution in Paradise,” which unveiled the harmful effects of industrial pollution on the Willamette River. Today, the city’s waterfront park bears his name.

Beverly Cleary

Many locations from Beverly Cleary’s time growing up in Northeast Portland show up in her children’s books, like Klickitat Street, the site of her childhood home. Fans of “Beezus and Ramona” can see those characters come to life (as bronze statues) at the Beverly Cleary Sculpture Garden on the western edge of Grant Park.

Darcelle XV

Whenever Walter Cole took the stage as Darcelle XV, at the country’s oldest continuously running cabaret and as a champion for LGBTQ rights, her sparkle never dimmed. In 2016, Guinness World Records named him the oldest drag queen at age 85, but he continued performing well into his 90s.

James Beard

Born in Portland on May 5, 1903, the “Dean of American Cookery” went from a childhood in the kitchen to hosting the very first televised cooking demonstration. A short stint at Reed College was followed by a failed foray into opera singing and Hollywood; he wrote his first cookbook, “Hor d‘Oeurves and Canapes,” in 1940. Today, Beard’s profile adorns the coveted medals given to the best chefs, restaurateurs, and food writers in the US.
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Events
Tuesday, Aug. 22
  • Hillsboro Hops vs. Eugene Emeralds | Tuesday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 27 | Times vary | Ron Tonkin Field, 4460 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro | $8-$52 | Two of Oregon’s beloved baseball teams take their rivalry to the diamond for a six-game series that starts today.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
  • Doggie Fashion Show! | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 5-8 p.m. | Barrio, 7238 SE Foster Rd., Ste. 9, Portland | $10 | Turn up the heat on the dog days of summer with this runway costume extravaganza that raises money for PAW Team; there’ll be cold drinks, music, and $5 Polaroid photos of you and your best friend.
Thursday, Aug. 24
  • Fleet Foxes: Shore Tour 2023 | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 751 SW Morrison St., Ste. 702, Portland | $55 | If you’re asking “Can I Believe You?” — yes there are still tickets available for this show with the Seattle indie folk band.
Friday, Aug. 25
  • Viking Beer Fest 2023 | Friday, Aug. 25-Saturday, Aug. 26 | 3-10 p.m. | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland | $45 | Say skal to a cultural festival featuring Scandinavian food and ale, live combat reenactments, ax throwing, Kubb, a costume and beard contest, and more.
  • Shake N Skate | Friday, Aug. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Lloyd Center Ice Rink, 953 Lloyd Center, Portland | $17 | Shimmy shimmy ya as you skate to hip-hop and R&B from the 1990s.
  • Sam Smith: GLORIA the tour | Friday, Aug. 25 | 8 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $49.50-$149.50 | Join the English singer/songwriter as they tour following their fourth studio album.
Saturday, Aug. 26
  • Bon-Odori, Summer Festival | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 1-4 p.m. | Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave., Portland | $15.95-$21.95 | Experience this Japanese celebration of life and the spirits of our ancestors, where performers put on traditional dances from various regions.
Thursday, Sept. 7
  • An Evening with Ann Patchett | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway Ave., Portland | $30-$85 | Literary Arts presents bestselling author Ann Patchett at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in conversation with author Cheryl Strayed.*
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News Notes
Number
  • $9.6 billion. That’s how much income Oregon’s 17 community colleges brought to the state’s economy in fiscal year 2021-2022, according to a new report. The analysis took into account students entering the workforce, the schools’ own employees, and related development projects. Portland Community College contributed $2.3 billion to the total. (OPB)
Announced
  • The Portland Timbers have parted ways with head coach Giovanni Savarese. The Venezuelan native led the club since 2017, winning the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020, while also making two MLS Cup finals. Assistant coach Miles Joseph will serve as interim head coach until the season’s end.
Sports
  • When the Portland Thorns returned to league action Sunday, it started with a red card for defender Kelli Hubly and an early goal for the visitors. Then, scores from Hannah Betfort and Sophia Smith pushed them to the top of the table and an NWSL record win. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Weather
Plan Ahead
  • Two words: cheese and meat. The festival that celebrates the foods, aptly named the Portland Cheese and Meat Festival, will return on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Leftbank Annex. It’s a loaded charcuterie board of artisanal goodies, where 40 vendors will offer unique tasting opportunities. Tickets are available today.
Cause
  • Jazz lovers are pitching in to keep The 1905 open and operating. A fundraiser started at the end of July has raised more than $46,000 for the Albina District’s iconic club — but the goal is $200,000. Support will give owner Aaron Barnes time to decide how to adapt for the future. (Portland Monthly)
Arts
  • Portland Art Museum’s next Miller Family Free Day will be Friday, Aug. 25. Guests can reserve their admission online and see “Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio” before it leaves next month.
Try This

🐟 Our compliments to the chef

Sip and savor the Chef’s Tasting experience at Alloro Vineyard
A fork hovers above albacore tuna dressed with an olive tapenade, baby squash and pumpkin seeds.
The Oregon albacore was melt-in-your-mouth good and served with an olive tapenade. | Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday
When it comes to exploring Oregon’s wine country, gravel roads always add to the excitement; depending on Google Maps’ suggested shortcuts, you may or may not take one on your way to Alloro Vineyard.

The elegant hilltop tasting room (just 30 minutes from Portland) sits on an estate with a villa straight out of Italy and 34 acres of grapes that are turned into pinot noir, chardonnay, riesling, and muscat. Though the vista certainly benefits from smoke-free skies, it’s what’s served inside that makes any visit unforgettable.

City Editor Ben recently tried the Chef’s Tasting, now offered at lunch, Friday through Sunday. The “Midsummer’s Bounty” menu is replete with locally sourced produce, each dish paired perfectly with a reserve or library wine. The quality makes it hard to pick a favorite, but he can’t stop thinking about the goat cheese agnolotti, prepared with local figs and prosciutto.

Tickets for the experience are $125 (members get a $15 discount).
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The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
I crossed off another Portland bucket list item over the weekend at the PDX Adult Soap Box Derby. No, I wasn’t racing on one of the carts — I’m not much of a daredevil — but it was awesome to see the community out in force to support this wacky tradition. The event’s typically held on the third Saturday in August, so put it on your calendar for 2024.
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