I thought it might be fun to start posting about the upcoming events happening in the Portland metro area. You know, since the name of my blog is "Living Portland" after all. I should start posting SOMETHING about the great city I live in.

Here's what's on my radar:

Soup for the Soul

About: Meet high profile chefs, sample their soups, enjoy beer from Widmer Brothers, local wines, bread from Delphina's Bakery, and desserts from Cupcake Jones and Le Cookie Monkey. We'll also feature a silent auction (check out some of the donors in the right-hand column) and the music of the Nick Saume Trio. This event benefits the work of Transition Projects and our efforts to move people from homelessness to housing.


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Portland Jazz Festival

About: The Portland Jazz Festival is an annual, multi-venue series of 120+ jazz events presented each February within the downtown area of Portland, Oregon.

DYK: Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding is from Portland. Bid now on two tickets to see her perform at her sold-out Newmark Theater show on February 25!

Date: Currently running through February 27

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Portland International Film Festival

About: As the biggest film festival in Oregon, drawing an audience of more than 35,000, the Portland International Film Festival is home to more than 100 film shorts and features.

DYK: Coraline was created by Portland's own Laika

Date: Currently running through February 26

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The Amazing Race Casting Call

About: Think you have what it takes to race around the world for a cool $1 million? The Amazing Race is currently holding open casting calls, landing in Lake Oswego February 26.

DYK: The 2008 season finale took place throughout Oregon, with the finish line at Pittock Mansion

Date: February 26, 11am-3pm
Stanford's Restaurant Kruse Way location
14801 Kruse Oaks Blvd, Lake Oswego, Oregon

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Do you have anything fun to add to the mix?