The New York Voices, one of the finest quartets of jazz vocalists in the world, will be performing Sounds of the 60s & 70s at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall this weekend. The Oregon Symphony, conducted by Jeff Tyzik, will accompany them.
Video game metal coming to Portland
Although I don’t often write about it, I’ve long been a fan of video games and retro titles in particular.
Like many kids growing up in the mid ’80s and early ’90s, my afterschool hours and weekends were dedicated to battling baddies on the Nintendo and Sega consoles. Video games were my best friend, my babysitter, and my worst enemy.
Party in the Park Blocks
New and returning students alike should check out Portland State’s 21st annual Party in the Park Blocks, which will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in the South Park Blocks. The event brings together most of the student organizations at the university, as well as various departments that promote community and leadership.
More than an arcade
Every self-respecting Portlander knows that there is only one place to go when it comes to playing pinball and classic arcade games while also sipping on a cold beer: Ground Kontrol.
Though the bar has long had the market cornered on classic gaming, Ground Kontrol is continually trying to offer more features and events to bring in new customers and give the die-hards greater variety.
More than an arcade
Every self-respecting Portlander knows that there is only one place to go when it comes to playing pinball and classic arcade games while also sipping on a cold beer: Ground Kontrol.
Darkness in the Rose City
Portland may be known for its soft, hipster-ish exterior (insert a “put a bird on it” joke here), but metal fans need not fret. Our fine city also attracts its fair share of hard and heavy metal acts
Get a homebody
The sad truth is that there can sometimes be obstacles to actually getting your butt inside a gym.
Campus Rec hosts goalball tournament
This past weekend, Portland State’s Adaptive Rec department and an army of over 25 volunteer workers from the university aided in hosting the first annual Cascade Classic Pacific Northwest Goalball Tournament.
Science is on your side
While eggheads aren’t known for their muscles, the truth is that some of the best physiques belong to big-time nerds.
Grocery store workout supplements
When it comes to getting results from a fitness routine, it seems like everyone is always looking for an edge.
Fat loss ingredients
A word of caution about caffeine and all the stimulants mentioned in this article: they aren’t intended for use by people with heart problems or hypertension.