October 2008
October 1st , 2008: Create the Oregon Bounty Cocktail Contest FINALS
New Deal Distillery's Basil Vodka made it into the final round of the Oregon Bounty Cocktail Contest! Join us for the final round of judging at the Oregon Bounty kick-off event at Bluehour restaurant. The judges will select the "Unofficial Official Oregon Cocktail" from among the seven finalists, with grand prize winner receiving a weekend getaway to the Oregon Distillers Guild Spirits Tasting, October 11 at McMenamin's Edgefield in Troutdale, along with some very nice Nambe bar ware compliments of Macy's.
Bluehour will also feature a selection of the cocktails from 4 - 7 PM, with complimentary hors d'ouevres matched to the spirits, during a public "happy hour" event presented by KINK-FM radio.
More info at: KINK-FM
October 1st - November 30th, 2008: Oregon Bounty Celebration
Oregon's bountiful fall harvest is evident in the grapes and hops of the Willamette Valley, the pears and apples of the Columbia River Gorge and the cattle of Eastern Oregon ranches. After these products go through the hands of the state's culinary masterminds and artisan craftspeople, Oregon produces world-renowned wine, fresh hop microbrews, infused craft spirits, incredible cuisine and much more.
Every weekend in October and November, Portland's distilleries will host a series of "Distillers' Row" self-guided walking tours including a distillery crawl, special seminars and tastings. Tasters can wander the row -- located along SE 10th St. and SE 20th St. between Burnside St. and Division St. in Portland -- to visit Artisan Spirits, Highball, Integrity Spirits, New Deal and out- of-town distillers Ransom and Sub Rosa Spirits, hosted by House Spirits.
Local restaurants will also offer a series of craft spirit dinners featuring menus matched to each Oregon spirit, accompanied by distillery owners and experts discussing what it takes to create an excellent small-batch product. Bars and restaurants throughout the state will also feature seven Oregon Bounty-themed cocktails, developed by the Oregon Bartenders Guild.
The annual statewide promotion Oregon Bounty celebrates this abundance with two months of unique travel experiences, fall harvest events and special overnight packages at historic inns and hotels, all designed to highlight Oregon's diverse and plentiful culinary landscape.
More info at: Travel Oregon
Schedule of events at: Come taste Oregon's Bounty
October 1st , 2008: Show2008: Innovative and Functional Furniture Design Show
Show2008, a biennial exhibit, promises the public over 40 examples of unusual and stimulating furniture design and provides designers/fabricators/makers with a place for peer and public recognition and dialogue. Show2008 will take place at Portland State University's Shattuck Hall and is presented by fix.
More info at: Show2008
October 4th , 2008: Columbia Riverkeeper's For the River Art and Experience Auction
Columbia Riverkeeper's mission is to restore and protect the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it, from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean.
Join them for their 6th Annual For the River Art and Experience Auction at Weiden & Kennedy and enjoy a live auction, art, river adventures, live music, organic hors d'ouvres and cocktails. Early Bird tickets on sale now.
More info at: Columbia Riverkeeper
October 11th, 2008: Oregon Distillers Guild Spirits Tasting, McMenamins Edgefield
The Oregon Distillers Guild, the only such guild in the U.S., is marking its first year of Oregon Bounty participation. Its 16 members hand-craft artisan spirits, infused with local and exotic flavors like juniper, ginger and berries.
The event will feature special Oregon Bounty cocktails and tastings, a behind-the-scenes look at crafting spirits and discussions with leading distillery experts.
More info at: Travel Oregon
October 11th, 2008: Cutty Cat Bike Race
This big alley cat-style bike race is comprised of stops that have been discovered by local graffiti artists and are so obscure that even local Portland racers will have no advantage. Until now, street level messengers have not reached out to tap the unique knowledge base of street level graffiti writers. Come join messengers from San Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver, BC at the race that hopes to become an annual affair!
October 19th , 2008: Spirits' Dinner at Belly Timber
Belly Timber presents a sensational four-course cocktail pairing dinner, featuring seasonal Northwest cuisine and New Deal Distillery spirits.
The menu will showcase mixologist, Bradley Dawson's, signature cocktails, and Chef David Siegel's creative and elegant seasonal cuisine. The menu will highlight the season's freshest, local and organic offerings. Autumn-inspired cocktails will be paired with each of the four courses, featuring New Deal Vodkas and LOFT Organic Liqueurs.
Space is limited. Email Michele Stultz to make reservations.
October 24th , 2008: Oregon Bounty Spirits' Dinner at Caprial's Westmoreland Kitchen
Caprial's Westmoreland Kitchen presents a cocktail pairing dinner, featuring Chef Caprial Pence's signature cuisine and New Deal Distillery spirits.
The menu will highlight the restaurant's ethnically influenced, seasonal Northwest cuisine. Cocktails will be paired with each of the four courses, featuring New Deal Vodkas and LOFT Organic Liqueurs.
Space is limited. More info at: Travel Oregon
October 25th, 2008: Bitch Magazine Sm{art} Art Auction
Join Bitch Magazine: Feminist Response to Pop Culture for its first Portland fundraising event celebrating their recent move to Portland from the San Francisco Bay Area. Marie Fleischmann hosts the art show and auction featuring paintings, drawings, and multimedia from an array of locally and nationally known artists and Bitch contributors, including Hannah Stouffer, Eva Lake, Shannon Wheeler, Amy Ruppel, Nikki McClure, and the Guerilla Girls.
Enjoy music by DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid, cycle-tainment by The Sprockettes, and a craft table where you can make your own buttons and check out the spanking-new Bitch coloring book.
Tickets available at: Brown Paper Tickets