06.19.2024

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✨ Glamping glow up

Slip away for a stay at these luxurious Airstream parks

Plastic lawn flamingoes stand guard in front of a shiny Airstream trailer, which has a yellow bike in front. The sun is setting off to the right of the frame, casting a warm golden glow over everything.

Airstream is the only trailer company out of 400+ to survive the Great Depression and World War II. | Photo via The Vintages Trailer Resort

In their heyday, Airstreams were the epitome of traveling in style — shiny and sleek, comfortable and towable. Founder Wally Byam first got the wheels turning for the timeless trailers in 1929 when his wife Marion expressed her exasperation for tent camping.

He began experimenting with toppers for a Model T chassis, starting with canvas before opting for metal, and decided it was “a pretty good business to get into.” Wally was right, and like his last name, people started to buy ‘em.

Whether you have a taste for nostalgia or simply don’t have a vehicle with a hitch, here are a couple places to live out your Airstream daydream.

The Vintages Trailer Resort

Just 40 miles outside of Portland in the heart of wine country you’ll find 36 fully restored and custom fabricated trailers, complete with outdoor grills and amenities like bathtubs and flat screen TVs. The little makeshift neighborhood also offers its guests a general store with provisions, a pool and clubhouse, a 21+ only fire pit area, and outdoor movies during the summer.

Hart’s Camp

Disconnect and decompress just steps from Cape Kiwanda, one of the Oregon Coast’s most picturesque spots. Here, each Airstream is enclosed in its own small, fenced yard and some are even pet-friendly. European-style bikes come with your booking, allowing you to cruise the beach, nearby brewery, and the rest of Pacific City (about a two-hour drive from Portland).

Bay Point Landing

This longer journey — around four hours — pays off in a big way when you check into this Coos Bay lodging. The modern, waterfront camp resort has plenty of room to stretch out, but if you need to hit the trails, Sunset Bay, Shore Acres, and Cape Arago state parks are all just down the road. When you get back, refuel at the onsite food truck.

Asked

What marketing ploy did Airstream try with great success in 1947?

A. Installing a pullout pool table
B. Towing a trailer with a bike
C. Frying an egg on the exterior
D. Debuting a hot pink paint job

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Events

Wednesday, June 19

Juneteenth Celebration with Pre-Show Music by VNPRT | Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., Portland | Free | Browse booths from local, Black-owned businesses and listen to a DJ set by Portland-based producer VNPRT before a ticketed performance of “Clyde’s.”
“Girl From the North Country” | Wednesday, June 19-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St., Portland | $34.75+ | Take in this Tony Award-winning musical which reimagines legendary Bob Dylan songs as the soundtrack to the lives of wayward travelers in 1934 Duluth, Minnesota.
The Wandering Outlaws with Whip Wilson | Wednesday, June 19 | 8 p.m. | The Showdown, 1195 SE Powell Blvd., Portland | $10 | Tap your feet to a little midweek live country music.

Thursday, June 20

Irving Park Nature Patch Stewardship | Thursday, June 20 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Northeast Seventh Avenue + Fremont Street, Portland | Free | Pitch in your time to keep this neck of the woods pristine.
Fun & Flirty | Thursday, June 20 | 8 p.m. | The Get Down, 615 SE Alder St., Ste. B, Portland | $25 | Who knows, you might find your better half at the comedy/dating show.

Friday, June 21

Comedy in the Park | Friday, June 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Laurelhurst Park, Southeast Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard + Stark Street, Portland | Free | Lay out a blanket and get comfortable as local and national comics crack their best jokes; content can be R-rated, so parent discretion is advised.

Sunday, June 23

Portland Thorns vs. Kansas City Current | Sunday, June 23 | 1 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | $33-$154 | You’ll want to be there for the rematch of the season opener, which saw nine goals scored in a 5-4 thriller.

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Arts

🖼️ Snag tickets to “Monet to Matisse: French Moderns”

Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926). Rising Tide at Pourville, 1882. Oil on canvas, 26 x 32 in. (66 x 81.3cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Horace O. Havemeyer, 41.1260.

Claude Monet (French, 1840–1926). Rising Tide at Pourville, 1882. Oil on canvas, 26 x 32 in. (66 x 81.3cm). | Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Museum

“Monet to Matisse: French Moderns” showcases ~60 works of modernist masterpieces, transporting Portlanders to France this summer through Sept. 15.

The exhibition focuses on France as the artistic center of international modernism from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries, featuring paintings + sculptures ranging widely in scale, subject matter, and style.

Impressionism, symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism are all explored in the work of Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and many others.

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News Notes

Today Is

Juneteenth. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures of libraries and city offices, plus modifications to public transportation schedules. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Closed

Cascade Brewing, known for its sours and hot beers on tap, has shuttered all operations, just weeks after the death of founder and industry icon Art Larrance. The news seems to stem from increased competition in the market, and at least in part, from confusion over questions of ownership. (New School Beer)

Plan Ahead

Rose City Vintage Market will throw it back to yesteryear on Saturday, July 13 + Sunday, July 14 at the Portland Expo Center. Hunt and gather for antiques, Americana art, collectibles, curiosities, and more. General entry is $10.

Read

B-I-N-G-O and reading was their game-o. Powell’s Books is putting on a Summer Reading Challenge — just finish five books in a line on this bingo card, fill out the stub, and bring them both in for a $5-off coupon, sticker, and chance to win more prizes. It’s open to all ages.

Outdoors

Recently renovated Errol Heights Park in Southeast Portland is a lesson in the value of letting nature restore itself and how humans can find harmony with it. You’ll find a skate park and playground, as well as walking trails around a pond bustling with busy beavers. (Portland Monthly)

Biz

On Thursday, June 20, six tile virtuosos will compete in Z Collection’s ZBIZ Installation Showdown, a furniture design competition where attendees will get to vote for their favorite and meet with designers. The event starts at 2 p.m. at 2750 NW 31st Ave.

Sports

Oregon Duck and West Linn grad Payton Pritchard hit a half-court buzzer beater — his second of the series — and the Boston Celtics won the NBA title. What does that mean for Rip City? Free agency is here and Locked On Blazers has the players to look out for.

Concert

Experience the best of summer at Topaz Farm on Sauvie Island. Enjoy live music from top folk, country + bluegrass artists at the Americana Harvest Fest series starting with The Brothers Comatose on Friday, June 28. Or, savor exquisite Farm To Plate experiences on Saturday evenings. Hint: There will be some unforgettable nights.*

Beauty

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✈️ Please prepare for takeoff

Pre-flight checklist: Portland International Airport invites you to test out the new terminal

A rendering of PDX NEXT at Portland International Airport.

This will be quite a soaring transformation. | Rendering courtesy of Port of Portland/ZGF Architects

Portland International Airport’s PDX Next project is almost ready to take off, but before all systems are a go, there’s some fine-tuning required.

That’s where you come in. On Saturday, Aug. 3, the airport will host a dress rehearsal, inviting thousands of people behind the scenes to test out the new spaces and procedures, from check-in bag drop to security. You don’t have to be an experienced traveler, just bring your friends and/or family for a day of fun and a glimpse of the future.

For two hours of your time, you’ll receive a $50 Visa gift card and the chance to win raffle prizes (plus bragging rights that you helped open the new PDX). If you’re interested in registering, secure your spot by Monday, July 15.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

You could call this section the “dessert” of the newsletter — it’s at the end and contains sweet little tidbits to warm your soul. In that spirit, check out these Portland restaurants where the final saccharine course shines. Our eyes are glued on Cafe Olli’s chocolate cake.

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