#3 – The Woods has Great Live Portland music
This is Post # 3 of 101 Cool Portland Places.
My new favorite venue to see live music definitely has to be to be The Woods. You feel like you are walking into this old-school building that has a feel of an western/morgue/party club and a hotel lobby from one of those old classic movies. There is a sweet chapel area for performances, as well as several smaller lounges and outdoor seating, including a covered smoking salon.
The Woods faces Milwaukie Avenue in downtown Sellwood, which is served by bus line 70, and is easily accessible from anywhere in Portland.
Some of my favorite Portland local bands have performed at the woods including Run On Sentence, Heroes and Villains and the Brothers Young.
Wine and Beer is served and for bookings live shows you can contact: Caroline Buchalter.
Expect to have a great evening at The Woods. Make it your monthly routine to support live music in Portland, and definitely give The Woods a try. The Woods is located in Sellwood neighborhood at 6637 Milwaukie Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97202.
View them online at: The Woods
Living in Portland
I had been living in Los Angeles up into my 30’s. The San Fernando Valley and then out to Hollywood. My first job ever was a cake decorator for Baskin Robbins in Granada Hills. Then got hired at the Griffith Observatory as a Museum Guide and met great friends and learned some of the most mind-blowing and fascinating facts about our galactic universe. My favorite morning ritual…….Make a cup or Yerba Mate with some Agave Nector and soymilk and then work in the organic vegetable garden for an hour or two….work is the wrong word, how about playing, or getting dirty with Ms. Nature, which is like playing, well anyways, where was I, Baskin Robbins? Nope!
Getting ready to move out of LA, I was very sad to leave all of my lovely family, all my amazing friends, (yes, I’m talking about you), my Ultimate Frisbee team of 5 years, Marshall, and… my roots. Yep, I pulled them up after 33 years of growing. I took those future dreams and transplanted them into Portland, Oregon. And let me tell ya, except for leaving behind some of the greatest friends and family 
one could ask for, moving to Portland was THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE. I was looking for plush hiking trails, rivers, clean air, less traffic, and a local snowboarding mountain…. MT Hood. I new I wanted to live somewhere on the west coast, so I considered Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Hawaii, Portland or Seattle. As soon as I entered Portland, I stayed at the Hawthorne Hostel and visited Produce Row, for which my first words were, wow I’ve never seen so many Beers on tap, then the live music started. I like the energy of this city, everywhere I walked felt nice. I was in love with the city.
I found the perfect home off of SE 24th and Stark and lived there with 3 other roommates. Many excellent adventures…let me tell ya. I worked at an after school Program at Cathedral in the NW, Danforth/Nuefeld , a cook at the East Moreland Golf course and restaurant, a board member for Portland Ultimate PUFF, a Realtor with M Realty for which I get to view many intriguing homes, make fun Real Estate videos and meet great people relocating from around the US. After 4 years of renting in Portland I finally bought my own home in SE Portland 3 years ago. I was finally able to plant my own blueberry bushes and many fruit trees like Peach’s, Bing cherries, Asian Pears, Brown Figs and sweet purple plums. These are MY trees to grow tall and bountiful and snack off of. Then…… Elijah, you came into my life. My most precious and beautiful boy, we laugh in unison. Literally. We garden and snack together, we sing and dance together.
One thing I guess I never mentioned yet is that music, melodies and rhythms are running through my veins. Even as I type this I am humming a melody that could fit in a hundred different songs. I love playing the guitar and writing songs. Creating something magical and interesting out of what once was nothing is…pretty cool I will also add the bass, keyboard weird noises and some harmonies all ontop of some amazing drum beats by, Kevin Ream and Dustin Mills. Another Kevdiddy album has been created.
Now, I sit hear editing scenes on Final Cut Pro of some interesting and talented people that live in Portland. Portland’s Favorite is my TV show that I am producing through PCM (Portland Community Media). I am genuinely excited about showcasing some of the most creative and inspiring talented people that Portland has to offer. One BIG thing I learned about filming and editing and all that goes with it…. BACK THINGS UP!!!!
Well… I’m off to retrieve. The fireplace is getting low and so is my blueberry wine. Good night to all and to all… relax, breath deep, smile and be thankful you are healthy.
Portland Farmers Market – Organic! Local! Fresh!
The Portland Farmers Market is the group name given to a variety of markets located throughout the Portland Metropolitan Area. The original Saturday Market, located on the Portland State University Campus is consistently rated as one of the number one farmer’s markets in the country and that dedication to quality can be seen at any of the market locations.
Two different markets spring to life every Thursday. The Ecotrust Market is located in the Pearl District and boast a distinctive trendy urban flair that is most certainly a byproduct of its posh surroundings. Housed inside the Ecotrust Building, is open from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm June through September. In stark contrast, the Eastbank Market is much more family oriented. Located in Southeast Portland on SE 20th at Salmon between SE Belmont & SE Hawthorne in the Buckman Neighborhood, this market is a meeting place for the community where the locals are as interested in hearing the local gossip as buying organic lettuce. Eastbank is open May through September from 3:30 pm until 7:30 pm. There is also the farmers Market at the Peoples Co-Op at 3029 SE 21st, the Montavilla farmers market on SE Stark that promotes and supports local farms, organic producers and artisans in a way that strengthens the community.
The Saturday Market, held on the South Park Blocks of PSU is a jumble of every edible you could possibly want from chocolate to wine and of course fresh produce. The market is open year round and is mostly open from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. The King Market is open on Sundays in King Neighborhood to give those in North or Northeast Portland a chance to find quality produce closer to home. As the newest market, it is still developing its own identity but it is being bolstered by the local community It is open from May through September every Sunday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Downtown Market open Wednesdays April through October has more of an urban feel. Located at Salmon and Main in Downtown Portland it is a staple of downtown and always full of business people grabbing a healthy lunch or doing some shopping between meetings.
The Portland Farmer’s Market is always changing and growing as well as hosting special programs and events head to portlandfarmersmarket.org to see what’s happening. The headquarters of the PFM are located at 240 N Broadway in Northeast Portland in the Elliot Neighborhood.
Looking for places to eat in Portland Oregon where they cook the food for you? Check out Via Delizia at 1105 NW Marshall St or Leonardo’s On Lovejoy at 939 NW 10th Ave both located in the Pearl District.
Looking for more outdoor activities in Portland Oregon? Check out heck out the Hoyt Arboretum located in Washington Park, or the Portland Saturday Market, located at 108 W Burnside St in Old Town.
1 Block Tour – Ladd’s Addition – Portland Homes
Ladd’s Addition – 1 Block Tour
Ladd’s Addition in Portland Oregon
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Mt. Tabor homes for sale – Portland
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As a licensed Portland Oregon Realtor clients and I recently viewed some homes for sale in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood.
I was excited about this day of viewing for Mt. Tabor is such a lovely neighborhood in Inner SE Portland. We started off our home viewing near SE Belmont and 55th and saw a lovely 3 bedroom 2 bathroom bungalow. The basement level was fully finished and led out to the backyard which had planter box’s filled with organic vegetables. The living room had built-ins that were made with style and fit the home perfectly.
We then ventured off to the base of MT. Tabor to a luxury grand 5 bedroom home with over 4000 Sq.FT. and a spectacular view of greenspace and nature. Country living in the middle of the city. The kitchen was remodeled using high end appliances and solid granite counter top. The cooking area was open and free to be able to cook with the option to have many cooks in the kitchen.
We then drove south on SE 60th past the Mt. Tabor reservoir towards the East side of MT. Tabor off of SE 71st and saw a mid-century modern with a finished daylight basement that had everything one would need to have your own apartment including a separate entrance. The bedrooms were spacious with tall ceilings and the home was built with energy efficiency in mind. The dining room had a built in nook with plenty of large windows to allow the brilliant warm sunlight.
A few places of interest in the Mt. Tabor community to give a shout out to: Mt. Tabor Wine, Yoga Union, and Mt. Tabor Theater.
Ready to view Portland homes for sale in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood? Contact me today as your MT. Tabor Realtor along with some of your home favorites and a time preference for viewing. My services are always free for home buyers.
Kevin Levy
503-267-7535
M Realty
www.RelocationToPortland.com
Agency Info
M Realty LLC
2211 NW Front Ave Ste. 101
Portland, OR 97209
Agent Profile
My introduction and education in Real Estate started back in college, 1989, in Los Angeles, California.
I chose to work with M Realty because of their top of the world technology and innovative home searching website unmatched anywhere in the US.
I enjoy meeting Portland locals and opening the door to so many different and unique homes to view. I also have been working with families relocating to Portland since day one as a licensed Portland Realtor. Having a vast knowledge of the Portland homes for sale, neighborhoods, schools, local places of interests and just an overall love for our city makes this job more of a passion.
My past working bio consisted of other interests within public relations:
An Astronomy educator for NASA and the Griffith Observatory.
President/CEO of AIRTIME BOARDS snowboard company.
Creator and author of KEVDIDDY children\'s music, books and videos.
In my spare time I enjoy watching my beautiful boy grow, camping where you can\'t see civilization, giving star talks under a clear night sky, The White Album, brewing my own organic blueberry wine and Organic gardening. I have been living off of my Organic fruit and vegetable garden for the last 25 years. I don\'t go produce shopping for 8 months of the year. I also have some of the most healthiest and happiest chickens from which I get fresh eggs daily.
It\'s a good day to live in Portland!
