Like people, roses come in a wide variety. Some are audacious. Others may appear demure, but then wow you with a fragrant aroma — yes, we’re anthropomorphizing flowers, but it’s fun.
So, stop whatever else you’re doing (but please keep reading) and join us as we take a big whiff of Portland’s International Rose [Personality] Test Garden.
Forever Yours| Photo by PDXtoday
🌹 Forever Yours
Where to find them: Bed E16
Traits: Loyal, romantic, passionate
Whether you put down roots on purpose or drifted here on the breeze, you fell in love with the Willamette Valley soil and never looked back. Your idea of an unforgettable date night is dinner and a movie, and there’s nothing wrong with that. When it comes to defending your friends and family — like that time they shorted you on popcorn — you’re never afraid to paint the roses red.
Cloud 10 | Photo by PDXtoday
🌹 Cloud 10
Where to find them: Bed B4 Traits: Optimistic, aloof, generous
Even amid the wettest spring on record, you never fail to find a silver lining in those neverending clouds. Some might say you wear a certain color of glasses … cough, cough … but your lovable demeanor attracts people who always make sure you don’t stumble into a bramble. In the past, you’ve repaid their kindness with concert tickets that you won on the radio and surprise donut deliveries.
Tiddly Winks | Photo by PDXtoday
🌹 Tiddly Winks
Where to find them: Bed D39 Traits: Energetic, good-natured, funny
How did the bike-riding florist make it to the parade on time? They petal-ed faster. This, and other award-winning jokes, help you absolutely thrive in any group setting, even if the humor is a coping mechanism to distract from your embarrassing nickname.
Magic the Gathering Commander Night | Mon., June 20 | 6-9 p.m. | The 4th Wall PDX, 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd. | Free | Players of all levels are invited to sling some cards.
Come Thru: Black & Indigenous Market | Mon., June 20 | 3-7 p.m.| 831 SE Salmon St. | Free | Support local BIPOC farmers + makers working to make their small business dreams a reality. 🥬
Tuesday
“Cats” | Tues., June 21-Sun., June 26 | Times vary | Keller Auditorium, 222 SW Clay St. | $29.50+ | The record-breaking musical phenomenon has captivated audiences in 30+ countries; you won’t want to miss meow-t. 🐈
Ron Carter Trio and Chuck Israels | Tue., June 21 | 7 p.m. | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway | $49.75+ | Enjoy smooth tunes from prolific jazz bassists. 🎷
Wednesday
Third Eye Blind | Wed., June 22 | 6 p.m. | McMenamins Edgefield Amphitheater, 2126 SW Halsey St., Troutdale | $54.50+ | Don’t miss these alternative rock originators on their “25 Years in the Blind” tour, alongside special guests Taking Back Sunday + Hockey Dad. 🎸
“Rent” | Wed., June 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Portland Center Stage at The Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave. | Prices vary | It’s pay what you will night for the iconic musical; tickets go on sale noon day of. 🎶
Thursday
Bill Burr | Thurs., June 23 | 7 p.m. | Moda Center | $61.50+ | The Grammy-nominated comedian and established TV and film star comes to town on his “Slight Return” tour.
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Are your eyes always on the skies? The
National Weather Service’s Portland office is looking for people interested in meteorology to join its voluntary SKYWARN program. Spotters help provide visual confirmation of potentially hazardous weather and
aid forecasters in issuing warnings; the next virtual training class is Thurs., June 23. 👀
Sunrise + Sunset
Rise: 5:21 a.m.
Set: 9:03 p.m.
Number
$3.3 billion. The Multnomah County Board has approved the budget for fiscal year 2023, and it’s the largest in the county’s history. It includes record investments in homeless services and behavioral health (like the funding of ~2,000 adult shelter beds), climate resilience, and support for children + families. 💰
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Coming Soon
Bullseye. Cedar Mill’s new Target will openSun., July 17 at 12675 NW Cornell Rd. At 49,00 sqft, it’s a smaller-format store like those common near college campuses or urban neighborhoods. 🎯 (Beaverton Valley Times)
Development
Early plans to redevelop the former Lower Albina neighborhood have gained momentum following a meeting between Albina Vision Trust and Portland City Council. Mayor Ted Wheeler tasked the nonprofit to come up with a work plan for the project, which would involve new homes, business incubators, and public parks on the 94-acre site. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Outdoors
Have you heard the buzz? In 2019, Tualatin earned the moniker “Bee City USA;” since then, residents have done the hive proud by cultivating pollinator-friendly plants throughout the community. You can play your part during Pollinator Week. 🐝 (KOIN)
Arts
The 40th annual Portland Rose Festival Art Show is on display until Wed., June 29 at the Oregon Society of Artists’gallery (2185 SW Park Pl.).Pieces from more than 50 local artists are on display, depicting the springtime beauty of Portland. Some can be purchased on location or online.
DYK
Have you ever wondered where the “X” in “PDX” comes from? The designation lifted off in the 1940s, when the International Air Transport Association had to transition from two to three letter codes due to an increase in airports (and a shortage in distinct codes), so the letter X simply became a placeholder. ✈️ (KGW)
Biz
Nimble Distro’s Kites pre-rolls 50-cents-per-pack donation programhas donated$17,045 to NuProject, a Portland-based cannabis social equity organization. The distribution and manufacturing company prioritizes social justice in the industry. “We had to ask ourselves, ‘How do we participate in repairing the harm?’” said co-founder Joy Hudson. 🍁 (Portland Inno)
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Last week, Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty raised the Juneteenth flag outside of City Hall for the first time ever, in honor of the federal holiday that recognizes June 19, 1865, as the effective end of slavery in the US.
According to the flag’s designerBen Haith, the banner symbolizes citizenship + new beginnings, with callbacks to the news of the Emancipation Proclamation arriving in Galveston, Texas — the Lone Star State. Its colors are also a reminder. “For so long, our ancestors weren’t considered citizens of this country. But realistically, and technically, they were citizens,” he told Capital B.
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Editor’s pick: When I was exploring the sprawling beds of the International Rose Test Garden, it really struck me how beautiful Portland is. The sun was out (and it was 7 p.m.), soothing aromas wafted on the air, and there was even an adorable quinceañera photoshoot happening. City of Roses, indeed.
Missed Friday’s newsletter? We’ve got the details on Grand Lodge’s new summer concert series.
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