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Why exactly? We don't know. What we do know is that The Simpsons' Springfield is (of course) Springfield, Oregon, and that the metal band Okilly Dokilly is EVERYTHING Ned Flanders. A few weeks ago, the closing…
If you love video games such as Assassins Creed, Overwatch, or World of Warcraft, there's a symphony coming that's just for you! On February 1st, 2020 the Oregon Symphony will be preforming Game On! with music…
The brothers Mike and Brian McMenamin are personal local heroes of mine. I had visited many of their properties and brewpubs in the Portland area but never realized their impact until my first time at the…
The Chinese New Year celebration is almost here! An awesome way to broaden your cultural understanding of the Chinese New Year is attending one these fun Oregon events! This Chinese New Year will be celebrating the…
In January 2020 the Florence Winter Music Festival will feature nine bands over three days. Visitors will hear Bluegrass, Americana, and Folk music and will have a weekend that won't soon be forgotten. The Best Winter…
This is not such a bummer, Dude. Somewhere between Deschutes Brewery and Ground Kontrol in the Pearl, Portland is home to its very own Big Lebowski-themed bar and its awesome. Brendan Jones founded The Big Legrowlski…
Looking for the perfect thing to do with friends and family for the 4th of July 2019? Look no further. From berry festivals, to live music and over the top firework shows, these are some of…
Imagine sitting on the grass on a cool summer evening with friends and family in a relaxing atmosphere as the sweet sounds of jazz roll through the air around you. Maybe jazz isn't your thing and…
Most of us in Oregon are familiar with Portland's popular Saturday Market, but did you know Astoria has its own vibrant market every Sunday? The Astoria Sunday Market is an annual event that began in 2000…
Recently Kenzie Hensley has wrote a beautiful song to the victims of the UCC shooting in Roseburg. I feel honored to share this today, as her mother has reached out to That Oregon Life. I promised…
