01.16.2024

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35º | Cloudy with freezing rain | 90% chance of wintry mix | Sunrise 7:46 a.m. | Sunset 4:54 p.m.

🍻 An apple a day...

Sip your way through Oregon Cider Week

Fun fact: Portlanders drink more cider per capita than anywhere else in the world. | Photo courtesy of Oregon Cider Week

Oregon Cider Week is back to shine a spotlight on the PNW’s vibrant cider scene — and quench the thirsts of hard cider fans across the region.

The fermented beverage with roots stretching back to ancient times takes center stage at 100+ events from Corvallis to Hood River, though most are happening in Portland — including CiderCon, “the world’s largest cider conference,” for the first time in nearly a decade.

Going on now through Sunday, Jan. 21, Oregon Cider Week events offer opportunities to learn from experts about the cidermaking art, sample chef-inspired pop-ups and pairings, buy packaged cider products to enjoy at home, and more.

Oregon Cider Week - Group Cheers square (1).jpg — An apple a day keeps the doctor away and fermented beverages are good for gut health... so, cheers.
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Photo courtesy of Oregon Cider Week

Not sure where to start? Here are some highlights we’re excited about:

Femme Fair | Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 21 | 3-9 p.m. | Portland Cider House, 3638 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | Price of purchase | Female cidermakers and artists are taking over the taps and walls; a portion of flight proceeds will support the Pink Boots Society nonprofit.
OMSI After Dark: CiderFest | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 7-11 p.m. | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave. | $25-$50 | Drink up and say cheers to the local cider scene while learning about the science behind the art of its creation.
Dinner with 2 Towns Ciderhouse | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Metropolitan Tavern, 1021 NE Grand Ave., Ste. 600, Portland | $75 | Enjoy a six-course meal pairing 2 Town’s finest ciders with small plates curated by chef Joey Hart.
Beth Demmon Book Signing | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Living Häus Beer Company, 628 SE Belmont St., Portland | Free | Meet the author of “The Beer Lover’s Guide to Cider.”
7th Annual Wassail Cider Fest | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 3-8 p.m. | McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse, 4045 NE Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro | $45-$50 | Try ciders made across the Northwest, including those from McMenamins Edgefield, accompanied by live music and a parade “to toast the apple trees.”
Artisans by Cider Summit | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 1-4 p.m. | The Leftbank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland | $75 | Over 18 cider producers will share tasters of 40 different beverages, paired with food samples from local purveyors like Portland Creamery.

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Online | Free, or $5-$10 donation | Hear from environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb on the ecological impacts of transportation and what steps are being taken across the country to make a “better, safer world for all living beings.”

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Tiger Pit BBQ Pop Up | Wednesday, Jan. 17-Sunday, Jan. 21 | 2-8 p.m. | Ground Breaker Brewing, 2030 SE Seventh Ave., Portland | Price of purchase | Feast on a plate of pulled pork shoulder or smoked chicken shoulder, sides like beer-braised collards, pickled fries, and banana pudding, and wash it all down with a beer from Ground Breaker Brewing.
Come Meet Adoptable Dogs | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 4-7 p.m. | The Sports Bra, 2512 NE Broadway, Portland | Free | Portland Dachshund Rescue wants to introduce you to pups like Ruby Rose, Hercules, Joy, and Lilly in need of furever homes.

Thursday, Jan. 18

“Heroes: A Video Game Symphony” | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 1037 SW Broadway, Portland | $25-$95 | Let your imagination run wild, spurred on by the live performance of some of the most beloved soundtracks from games adhering to Joseph Campbell’s timeless monomyth.

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News Notes

Weather

We’re not out of the woods yet. An ice storm warning is in effect from 10 a.m. today until 4 a.m. tomorrow, with the National Weather Service forecasting “significant icing.” Officials say to prepare for additional power outages and tree damage and to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Outdoors

Mt. Hood Skibowl is now open for the season. Fresh powder that fell over the weekend and during last week’s rare blizzard mean the slopes are shred-worthy for skiers and snowboarders. Lift tickets are available for both daytime and nighttime downhill and tubing fun. (KOIN)

Arts

Breathe in the steam, exhale the stress. Nordic Northwest’s new exhibit “Sauna is Life” explores the culture and history of the heat rooms in Finland, which are included on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Guests can appreciate the various photos and displays while waiting for breakfast at Broder Söder.

Eat

Craving cao lầu, a noodle dish from Vietnam’s Quảng Nam province? How about a pizza topped with huitlacoche, a fungal delicacy in Mexico? Specialty meals like these are hard to find outside of their countries of origin, but Portland’s diverse culinary scene is an exception. Treat your taste buds to a vacation. (Portland Monthly)

Plan Ahead

Guten Morgen. Mt. Angel Volksfest returns to the Marion County town (about an hour drive from downtown Portland) Friday, Feb. 2-Sunday, Feb. 4. The annual celebration of German sausage is family-friendly and features face painting, balloon art, food and craft vendors, local beer, and live entertainment.

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