Center Stage Clothiers owner Diana (center) stands next to strongman assistants Amanda (left) and Erin (right). | Photo by PDXtoday
T-minus two weeks ‘til Halloween, Portlanders. Don’t know where to find the perfect pieces for your DIY costume — or maybe you need something already assembled? Check out these shops in the metro area.
Hollywood Vintage
Portland has no shortage of vintage shops where you can find pieces for a DIY outfit, but we suggest starting your search at Hollywood Vintage. It’s packed with hundreds of items ranging from decade-specific pieces like poodle skirts to spooky dolls.
The Lippman Co.
From human-sized dragon statues to pizza-shaped balloons, this family-owned store has everything you need to throw a monstrous Halloween party. It also offers costumes, wigs, accessories, and party supplies (Labubu-inspired piñatas, anyone?).
Center Stage Clothiers
For the first time ever, this shop in downtown Vancouver is offering their stage- and film-ready costumes to purchase. Check out the inventory gallery online.
A new report revealed that Portland’s Parks and Recreation is facing an “infrastructure crisis,” meaning the department is facing a substantial backlog for maintenance. The department estimates it could cost $800 million to restore all facilities to reasonable conditions. (FOX 12)
Announced
The Nike headquarters in Beaverton has been renamed the Philip H. Knight campus, after the company’s cofounder. Knight helped found the global brand in 1964 and stepped down as its president in 2004. (Oregon Live)
The Word
Brrrnside. That’s one of the names of Portland’s five new snowplows, unveiled by the Portland Bureau of Transportation. Other names include Plowy McPlowface and — our favorite — Beverly Clear-y. (FOX 12)
Community
The Portland Japanese Garden is adding Tuesday hours for the next three weeks to allow visitors more opportunities to take in the fall colors. Stop by the garden between 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov. 4.
Coming Soon
Fast Times, a new pizza concept from the team behind the former Sizzle Pie at 624 W. Burnside St., will open in the same space today. The new restaurant will have a “throwback vibe” leaning on 1980s media + contain pinball machines and classic arcade games. (Oregon Live)
Legacy
Drew Struzan, the creator of the iconic movie posters for “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” and “Harry Potter,” died this week at 78. Struzan was born in Oregon City, Oregon, and also created the poster for locally filmed movie “The Goonies.” (KOIN)
Sports
What has the preseason taught us about the how the Trail Blazers’ will fare during the regular season? Dig into it with the local experts of the Portland Trail Blazers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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This year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners are in. And they’re spectacular. Countless species spanning six continents are all featured in the stunning photos, now on display at the Natural History Museum in London.
If you want to enter next year’s contest, grab your camera and do some birdwatching at Portland’s beautiful parks.
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