How a broke musician made Portland weird in the 1980s by throwing a wild ‘people’s party’

A washboard player living in a trailer dreamed up Mayor Bud Clark’s inaugural ball that drew bikers, punks, hippies and ...
The Portland Mercury

Portland Keeps Being Weird in Paris

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Portland’s special spirit of amitié was evident throughout the concert, with members of Sunfoot and the ...
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‘Whiskey and weirdness’: The Unipiper unveils limited edition whiskey

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – With help from a limited-edition whiskey, a Portland icon and a local distillery are teaming up to keep Portland’s spirit alive and are making things weird along the way. Brian ...
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‘I think Portland has a P.R. problem’: New York Times publishes guide on life in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland may be “weird, but life is good,” according to The New York Times. As of Wednesday morning, the “Living In” column of the daily newspaper’s real estate section ...
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What makes Portland weird? Exploring the city’s unique culture

From quirky shops to unusual traditions, this video explores what truly makes Portland weird and why the city proudly embraces its individuality. #KeepPortlandWeird #PortlandCulture #WeirdPlaces ...