Chiara Profenna
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Religion and culture reporter for The Oregonian
https://beacons.ai/chiaraprofenna
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Jamie Hale
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This week on the pod:
@chiara-profenna.bsky.social
and I talk to a park ranger about Lewis and Clark's notorious winter in the Pacific Northwest. Spoiler: It was a mess!
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Why Lewis and Clark hated their winter in the Pacific Northwest
The famous explorers got out of the region as quickly as possible.
https://www.hereisoregon.com/experiences/2026/02/why-lewis-and-clark-hated-their-winter-in-the-pacific-northwest.html
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Former The Sudra owner Sanjay Chandrasekaran is back with Hurry Back Curry, now open at Pine Street Market with customizable curries, desi burritos and more. After closing his vegan mini chain, he is betting on a broader menu and a fresh start. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
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Mini horses, lion dances and red envelopes kicked off the Year of the Fire Horse at Lan Su Chinese Garden. Lunar New Year festivities continue through March 8 with daytime cultural events and nighttime lantern shows in the heart of Portland’s Chinatown. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Portland garden invites visitors to meet mini horses for Lunar New Year
Lan Su Chinese Garden's celebration includes lion dances, Chinese calligraphy, cultural performances and nighttime shows through March 8.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/02/portland-garden-invites-visitors-to-meet-mini-horses-for-lunar-new-year.html
16 days ago
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As Native elders age, the effort to save Oregon’s sleeping languages grows more urgent. Tribal leaders are partnering with Portland State University to revive languages with no living first-language speakers, including Takelma of the Cow Creek Umpqua tribal people:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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PSU, tribes work together to reawaken Oregon’s sleeping languages
As Native elders age, academic and tribal communities are coming together to save their languages.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/02/psu-tribes-work-together-to-reawaken-oregons-sleeping-languages.html
17 days ago
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Alexander K. Sample met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace on Feb. 9, sharing updates on growth in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and raising concerns about immigration enforcement affecting parishioners and pastoral care. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Portland archbishop meets Pope Leo XIV, discusses immigration concerns
Archbishop Sample shared news of more people joining the Catholic Church in Oregon as well as concerns over immigration during a 35-minute Vatican audience.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/02/portland-archbishop-meets-pope-leo-xiv-discusses-immigration-concerns.html
17 days ago
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Coffee by day, tacos by night. Family-owned Kasa Coffee and Tacos Fita are sharing one roof in downtown Beaverton — blending espresso with homemade tortillas. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
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This Beaverton family business puts coffee shop and taco restaurant under one roof
Kasa Coffee and Tacos Fita, operated by an engaged couple and their family, has become a community hub since opening in January.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/02/this-beaverton-family-business-puts-coffee-shop-and-taco-restaurant-under-one-roof.html
20 days ago
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After 79 seasons, the Portland Chamber Orchestra has announced it will close, marking the end of a long chapter in Portland’s classical music scene. Read more here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Portland Chamber Orchestra dissolves after 79 seasons
The nation’s oldest incorporated chamber ensemble is dissolving after declining attendance, financial struggles and difficulty recruiting board members.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/02/portland-chamber-orchestra-dissolves-after-79-seasons.html
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Broadway in Portland brought “The Wiz” to Jefferson High School this week, with a movement workshop led by touring production dance captain Jesse Jones that connected students to the musical’s history and professional theater experience. Read more here:
www.oregonlive.com/education/20...
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Broadway in Portland brings ‘The Wiz’ workshop to Jefferson High students
Audiences can see “The Wiz” at the Keller Auditorium through Sunday. Jefferson students got a behind-the-scenes look at a Broadway-level dance routine.
https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/02/broadway-in-portland-brings-the-wiz-workshop-to-jefferson-high-students.html
27 days ago
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Matzo balls meet Italian meatballs at Dream Deli. The new Southeast Portland spot is blending Jewish and Italian deli traditions with a Pacific Northwest ethos and drawing crowds for corned beef, whitefish melts and more. Read the full story here:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
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New Portland deli puts a Northwest spin on Jewish, Italian classics
From corned beef on rye to Jewish wedding soup, Dream Deli blends Jewish and Italian influences in a small neighborhood space.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/02/new-portland-deli-puts-a-northwest-spin-on-jewish-italian-classics.html
29 days ago
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We put Portland’s coworking cafes to the test — looking for comfy seating, solid Wi-Fi, easy outlets and food worth sticking around for. From cozy neighborhood spots to all-day work havens, here are our favorite places to work from anywhere in the city:
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We tried the comfiest coworking cafes in Portland. Here are our favorites
With downtown office vacancies soaring, Portland's coffee culture has evolved to create perfect remote workspaces across the city.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/01/we-tried-the-comfiest-coworking-cafes-in-portland-here-are-our-favorites.html
about 1 month ago
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Despite Oregon’s snow drought, Cosmic Tubing continues to sell out at Mt. Hood Skibowl. The reason: a “gigantic snow cone maker” and a glow-lit night experience. Read more about the experience here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Can ‘a gigantic snow cone maker’ save this winter season? Cosmic Tubing may have the answer
With several ski resorts struggling to bring in visitors, tubing has emerged as one of Skibowl’s most reliable winter activities.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/can-a-gigantic-snow-cone-maker-save-this-winter-season-cosmic-tubing-may-have-the-answer.html
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Free monthly archiving workshops at Portland’s Black Memory Lab are helping community members preserve photos, documents and oral histories to ensure Black stories are documented and passed on. Read the full story here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Portland Black Memory Lab preserves community history through free workshops
Monthly sessions offer archiving skills and resources to document underrepresented stories in Portland's Black community.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/portland-black-memory-lab-preserves-community-history-through-free-workshops.html
about 1 month ago
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Black History Month 2026 brings concerts, films, exhibitions and community events across Portland and Oregon highlighting Black history, culture and legacy. See what’s happening this February here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Black History Month 2026: Portland events celebrate Oregon’s Black legacy
From Albina's musical heritage to York's expedition story, February features concerts, films and exhibitions honoring Black contributions across the state.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/black-history-month-2026-portland-events-celebrate-oregons-black-legacy.html
about 1 month ago
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Oregon is welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse. From lantern-lit nights at Lan Su to a 150-foot dragon parade in downtown Portland, Lunar New Year celebrations run from late January through March. Here’s a roundup of what’s happening — read the full guide here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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Lunar New Year 2026: Oregon celebrations honor Year of the Fire Horse
From a 150-foot dragon parade to lantern viewing at Lan Su Chinese Garden, events across the state showcase diverse Asian cultural traditions.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/lunar-new-year-2026-oregon-celebrations-honor-year-of-the-fire-horse.html
about 1 month ago
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Ahead of NASA engineer and Super Soaker inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson’s MLK Day keynote, Jefferson High School students read his story to Portland second graders — sparking early excitement about invention and STEM. Read more about Johnson's upcoming lecture here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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NASA engineer to bring innovation talk to Portland MLK Day event
Jefferson High School basketball players introduced elementary students to the Super Soaker inventor through book readings ahead of his appearance.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/nasa-engineer-brings-innovation-talk-to-portland-mlk-day-event.html
about 2 months ago
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Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt, the U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, will speak Jan. 27 at Congregation Beth Israel in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more about her lecture here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...
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National leader on combatting antisemitism to visit Portland for Holocaust Remembrance Day
Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt will speak at Congregation Beth Israel as part of the synagogue’s annual Oseran Family Lecture series.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/01/national-leader-on-combatting-antisemitism-to-visit-portland-for-holocaust-remembrance-day.html
about 2 months ago
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From a family-run panadería to a sold-out Epiphany tradition, this Oregon bakery spends months perfecting the Rosca de Reyes. Read the story:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/...
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An Oregon family bakery works months to create the perfect Epiphany treat. It sells out every year
The family-owned panaderia begins preparation months in advance for the Jan. 6 celebration, offering king cakes with various fillings and designs.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2026/01/an-oregon-family-bakery-works-months-to-create-the-perfect-epiphany-treat-it-sells-out-every-year.html
about 2 months ago
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From record-setters to community leaders, these 20 Oregonians stood out in 2025 for the impact they made. Read the stories that inspired us in 2025:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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A pioneering chess grandmaster, a cool-headed bus driver and more inspiring Oregonians of 2025
From a 16-year-old chess grandmaster to a bus driver who thwarted a hijacking, these Oregonians made remarkable impacts in their communities this year.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/12/20-stories-of-oregonians-who-inspired-us-in-2025.html
about 2 months ago
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After weeks of waiting, Oregon’s ski season is set to begin. Mt. Bachelor and Mt. Hood Meadows plan to open Tuesday, Dec. 23, following recent snowfall, though with limited terrain and early-season hazards. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/12...
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Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Hood Meadows ski resorts announce opening dates
Recent snowfall finally allows Oregon ski areas to begin the 2025-26 season, though with limited terrain and early season hazards.
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/12/mt-bachelor-mt-hood-meadows-ski-resorts-announce-opening-dates.html
2 months ago
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Las Posadas is lighting up Portland with music, tradition and a message of resilience. From candlelit reenactments to community feasts, the nine-night celebration brings Latino communities together during the Christmas season. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Las Posadas tradition offers message of resilience for Portland’s Latino community
The ritual, rooted in Catholicism, will be celebrated with events in Portland and Hillsboro this weekend.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/12/las-posadas-tradition-offers-message-of-resilience-for-portlands-latino-community.html
3 months ago
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Before sunrise Dec. 12, parishioners gathered at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Hillsboro to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the “mother of migrants.” Across the Portland area, communities marked the day with prayer and vigils for immigrants. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Portland-area immigrant communities honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the ‘mother of all migrants’
While many parishes held early morning services, other advocacy organizations organized vigils in honor of the symbolic figure.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/12/portland-area-immigrant-communities-honor-our-lady-of-guadalupe-the-mother-of-all-migrants.html
3 months ago
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Portland’s annual Hanukkah celebration returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square this Sunday, with music, traditional foods and the lighting of the city’s public menorah. The free event begins at 4 p.m., with the first candle lit at 5:30. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Hanukkah celebration at Pioneer Square begins Dec. 14 with free public event
The tradition that started in 1984 includes music, food and activities, with menorah lightings continuing through Dec. 21 at Portland's central plaza.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/12/hanukkah-celebration-at-pioneer-square-begins-dec-14-with-free-public-event.html
3 months ago
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Portland’s Electric Chololand Records is marking one year of elevating Chicano voices, using music to reclaim a once-derogatory term and broaden what Chicano rock can be. The label will host a Dec. 17 showcase and music video premiere at Landmark Saloon. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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How a Portland record label is reclaiming a once-derogatory term through rock music
The label will host a showcase on Dec. 17 featuring three musical acts and a music video premiere at Landmark Saloon.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/12/how-a-portland-record-label-is-reclaiming-a-once-derogatory-term-through-rock-music.html
3 months ago
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Portland clergy and congregants held a Blue Christmas vigil outside the ICE facility Monday night, creating space for grief, solidarity and reflection amid heightened concerns around immigration enforcement. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Portland faith leaders hold Blue Christmas vigil outside ICE facility
Over 75 clergy and congregants gathered to support detained immigrants and acknowledge community grief during the holiday season.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/12/portland-faith-leaders-hold-blue-christmas-vigil-outside-ice-facility.html
3 months ago
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Oregon’s small-batch food scene is shaping this year’s holiday gifting with bold flavors, cultural pride and makers redefining what “local” tastes like. From West African hibiscus drinks to Oregon-grown wasabi, here are 12 standout picks for your list:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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2025 Oregon holiday gift guide: 12 delicious ways to share the Northwest’s diverse food scene
Local, cultural and BIPOC-owned treats for the home cook, snacker or flavor-obsessed friend in your life.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/11/12-days-of-foodie-gifts-from-oregon-makers.html
3 months ago
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Portland’s Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil brought faith leaders and community members together to honor transgender lives lost to violence and affirm a shared commitment to dignity and solidarity. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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‘Being brave is the definition of being trans’: Portland vigil honors transgender lives lost to violence
First United Methodist Church hosted the 10th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance interfaith vigil.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/11/being-brave-is-the-definition-of-being-trans-portland-vigil-honors-transgender-lives-lost-to-violence.html
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reposted by
Chiara Profenna
Jess Liotta 🍄
4 months ago
I had a lovely time chatting with
@chiara-profenna.bsky.social
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on the Peak Northwest podcast, fighting the good fight to de-mystify and de-gatekeep mushroom foraging here in the PNW! Video here, podcast audio in all the usual spots too.
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Chanterelle mushroom foraging for beginners: Peak Northwest podcast
YouTube video by The Oregonian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcbWVY9Qlo
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Milagro Theatre’s Día de los Muertos production “¡Alebrijes!” showcases handmade puppets, vibrant folklore and a renewed commitment to arts education as part of this year’s Season of Sharing campaign. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Puppetry transforms Portland’s Latino theater scene at Milagro Theatre: Season of Sharing 2025
The 40-year-old cultural center uses handcrafted puppets to tell traditional stories, including the recent Día de los Muertos celebration.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/11/puppetry-transforms-portlands-latino-theater-scene-at-milagro-theatre-season-of-sharing-2025.html
4 months ago
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At Kamala Harris’ sold-out Portland book tour stop, the former vice president drew both applause and protest — reflecting on her “107 Days” campaign as demonstrators outside denounced a possible 2028 run.
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Kamala Harris praises Portland’s response to Trump troop threats during book tour stop
One year since the Nov. 5, 2024, election, the former Democratic presidential nominee addressed a sold-out Portland crowd.
https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2025/11/former-vp-kamala-harris-portland-book-tour-stop-draws-avid-supporters-passionate-protests.html
4 months ago
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Books take over downtown Portland this week. The 11th annual Portland Book Festival returns Saturday, Nov. 8, with hundreds of authors, poets and readers filling the city for a full day of conversations, signings and more. Here's how to make the most of it:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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5 tips to make the most of 2025 Portland Book Festival
The Nov. 8 literary festival features hundreds of authors, poets and readers with special events and a weeklong celebration of books.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/11/5-tips-to-make-the-most-of-portland-book-festival-this-year.html
4 months ago
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Native American Heritage Month is here. From powwows and storytelling to frybread festivals and Indigenous art markets, here’s where to celebrate Indigenous culture across Oregon this November:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Oregon powwows, celebrations mark Native American Heritage Month 2025
Restoration celebrations alongside food events, art markets and cultural demonstrations are planned throughout November.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/10/oregon-powwows-celebrations-mark-native-american-heritage-month-2025.html
4 months ago
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Pan de muerto — the sweet bread honoring loved ones for Día de los Muertos — is back at Portland bakeries. From vegan hibiscus loaves to classic sesame rounds, here’s where to find it:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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For many, pan de muerto brings families together. Here’s where to find it around Portland
La Casa de Mamá offers vegan versions while more than one dozen other local bakeries sell traditional varieties of pan de muerto through Nov. 2.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/10/for-many-pan-de-muerto-brings-families-together-heres-where-to-find-it-around-portland.html
4 months ago
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Portland-area communities are honoring Día de los Muertos with festivals, performances, block parties and family fun across the metro area. From Milagro’s annual show to concerts, crafts and markets, here’s a roundup of events through mid-November. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Día de los Muertos 2025: Portland events celebrate Day of the Dead
Events run from late October through mid-November featuring music, art installations, traditional food and community altars across the metro area.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/10/dia-de-los-muertos-2025-portland-events-celebrate-day-of-the-dead.html
4 months ago
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Over 250 people gathered at Tigard's BAPS temple for Chopda Pujan, a Diwali ceremony blessing books, ledgers and laptops, ending with an arti and a communal meal. Read more:
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Tigard temple marks Diwali with prayers for renewal and prosperity
More than 250 people gathered at the BAPS temple in Tigard to bless books, ledgers and laptops for prosperity in the coming year.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/10/tigard-temple-marks-diwali-with-prayers-for-renewal-and-prosperity.html
5 months ago
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On Oct. 16, Where We Goin’?: Power of Place Roadshow lands at Kennedy School pairing award-winning films "Where We Goin'?" and "Dear Young Black Portland" with an urgent conversation on displacement, belonging and reclaiming the city’s story. Read more here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Screening aims to ‘discover the possibility of what Portland could be’
National tour featuring “Where We Goin?” and “Dear Young Black Portland” comes to Kennedy School on Oct. 16, exploring displacement and belonging in Portland’s Black community.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/10/screening-aims-to-discover-the-possibility-of-what-portland-could-be.html
5 months ago
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Oregon will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 13, with events across the state honoring Native heritage, food, art and storytelling. From Portland’s marketplaces and paddle to OSU’s keynote and more, here’s where to join the celebrations:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 in Portland and beyond
Oregon universities, museums and community groups host events featuring Native artists, traditional foods and cultural demonstrations.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/10/how-to-celebrate-indigenous-peoples-day-2025-in-portland-and-beyond.html
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Portland is getting a new Jewish bakery this November: Babkush on SE Hawthorne will offer chocolate babka, rugelach, amaretti cookies and seasonal treats. The bakery’s founder, Zicra Lukin, is bringing a modern spin to Jewish baking traditions. Read more:
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An upcoming Jewish bakery is bringing the ‘babka renaissance’ to Portland
Zicra Lukin plans a November opening on SE Hawthorne, featuring chocolate babka, rugelach and amaretti cookies
https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2025/10/an-upcoming-jewish-bakery-is-bringing-the-babka-renaissance-to-portland.html
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Tany’s Cafe Con Pan in Wood Village features dozens of cases filled with conchas, empanadas, seasonal treats and more, plus a full café menu. Learn more about the family-run bakery here:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/...
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This Wood Village bakery offers a warehouse-sized selection of Mexican pastries
Tany’s Cafe Con Pan’s 6,000-square-foot bakery features dozens of pastry cases with conchas, empanadas and seasonal treats.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/10/this-wood-village-bakery-offers-a-warehouse-sized-selection-of-mexican-pastries.html
5 months ago
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York Fest in Portland runs Oct. 17-25, honoring York, the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with performances, film screenings, tours and discussions. Learn more about the festival here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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York Fest honors the legacy of the only Black member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The weeklong festival of performances, screenings, discussions and tours takes place Oct. 17-25 in Portland.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/09/york-fest-honors-the-legacy-of-the-only-black-member-of-the-lewis-and-clark-expedition.html
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GeekEasy Anime Café in Portland is hosting "Make Me a Mooncake" workshops through Oct. 2, offering participants a hands-on experience in making traditional mooncakes. Learn more about the classes here:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/...
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Learn how to make mooncakes at this Portland anime café
GeekEasy Anime Café's final workshops run through Oct. 2, followed by an Oct. 4 festival night with lantern making, karaoke and traditional treats.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/09/learn-how-to-make-mooncakes-at-this-portland-anime-cafe.html
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El Grito Portland continues today at Rose Quarter Commons with music, dance, food and the historic Grito de Dolores reenactment at 8 p.m. The free festival marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with vendors, cultural performances and youth programs. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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El Grito Portland continues with a spirit of joyful resistance
Monday’s events include youth programs, vendor markets and the historic El Grito de Dolores reenactment at 8 p.m.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/09/el-grito-portland-continues-with-a-spirit-of-joyful-resistance.html
6 months ago
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Where to see lantern parades, taste mooncakes and join cultural celebrations across Portland this fall: Mid-Autumn Festival events are back at gardens, libraries and community centers. Full guide to 2025 celebrations here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Where to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 in Portland
Gardens, cafés and libraries host mooncake workshops, moonviewing ceremonies and family-friendly cultural activities.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/09/where-to-celebrate-mid-autumn-festival-2025-in-portland.html
6 months ago
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Berlu Bakery has reopened in Southeast Portland, shifting from its former fine-dining roots to a Vietnamese gluten- and dairy-free pastry shop. Vince Nguyen’s new menu highlights chewy pandan sponge cake and a $53 “One of Everything” sampler. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/...
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‘One of Everything’: Berlu Bakery reopens in Portland with Vietnamese gluten-free pastries
James Beard Award-winning chef Vince Nguyen’s Berlu has completed its metamorphosis from a fine dining restaurant to a Vietnamese bakery.
https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2025/09/beloved-berlu-bakery-reopens-in-portland-with-vietnamese-gluten-free-pastries.html
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Safety and budget concerns have forced some Oregon Hispanic Heritage Month events to cancel, including El Grito in Hillsboro and ¡Viva Salem! Still, celebrations like La Guelaguetza in Hillsboro and Fiesta Mexicana in Woodburn drew thousands this year. Read more:
www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/09...
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Safety concerns, tight budgets halt some Hispanic heritage celebrations in Oregon, but many will go on
Cultural events have been canceled in Madras, Salem and Hillsboro.
https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2025/09/safety-concerns-tight-budgets-halt-some-hispanic-heritage-celebrations-in-oregon-but-many-will-go-on.html
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From Portland to the Coast, Oregon is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with festivals, food, music, art and cultural traditions. While some longtime events are on pause, many others move forward with joy and resilience. Full list of events statewide:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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Where to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 in Oregon
From Portland’s El Grito festival to cultural celebrations across the state, dozens of events honor Latino culture amid political tensions.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/09/where-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-2025-in-oregon.html
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Every other Monday through September, Director Park turns into a lively open-air dance floor as locals gather for free tango nights with live music. The event is part of the city’s Summer in the City series, drawing dancers from across the region. Read more:
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This downtown Portland park transforms on summer nights as dancers do the tango
Every two weeks, Director Park becomes a live music venue and open-air dance floor.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/08/this-downtown-portland-park-transforms-on-summer-nights-as-dancers-do-the-tango.html
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India Festival returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square on Aug. 24, bringing 90 performances, food and local artisans to celebrate Indian culture in the heart of downtown Portland. Read more about the festival’s move back to the square here:
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Portland’s India Festival moves back downtown after brief Beaverton experiment
The festival will bring more than 90 performances along with food vendors and local artisans to Pioneer Square on Aug. 24.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/08/portlands-india-festival-moves-back-downtown-after-brief-beaverton-experiment.html
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A 15-foot La Catrina will greet visitors to Woodburn’s Fiesta Mexicana Aug. 15-17, celebrating Mexican culture with food, music, dance and art at Legion Park. Read more about the meaning behind the statue here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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How La Catrina preserves culture at Woodburn’s Fiesta Mexicana
Woodburn’s six-decade festival tradition takes place Aug. 15-17 at Legion Park.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/08/how-la-catrina-preserves-culture-at-woodburns-fiesta-mexicana.html
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Centuries of Oaxacan history came alive in Shute Park at La Guelaguetza on Saturday. Discover the stories behind the celebration here:
www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/...
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This Hillsboro festival celebrates an often overlooked piece of Mexican culture
La Guelaguetza, honoring the Indigenous culture and history of Oaxaca, took place Saturday in Hillsboro.
https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/08/this-hillsboro-festival-celebrates-an-often-overlooked-piece-of-mexican-culture.html
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One big change we've made as we've approached this milestone is video. For the first time in the history of the pod, you can now WATCH us do our thing. Tune in to see me and
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Peak Northwest podcast - YouTube
Hosts Jamie Hale and Vickie Connor take you to some of the greatest destinations in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
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