Portland is home to more movie theaters per capita than any other city in the nation and, nestled in the city’s chic West End, Hotel deLuxe offers travelers to the film-obsessed city a glamorous home away from home. With an only-in-Portland spin on the stars of the silver screen, Hotel deLuxe celebrates the Golden Age of American cinema and puts vintage-inspired Art-Deco and Hollywood Modern design within easy walking distance of downtown shopping, restaurants and dining.
We are bringing back Organic Music Night at Two Blokes! We’ll have several local musicians out for a unique, organic, unscripted evening of musical collaboration with friends. Audience participation and song requests are encouraged! If you are a musician and you would like to be involved, reach out to Kevin (@kgkreamer or [email protected]) Taproom opens at 4PM. The June Music Night will feature Motown Music!
Please join us for our first ever wine and cheese class at EOX with our friends from Counter Cheese Caves (Eric & Nora). Tickets are $50, and the class will explore wine and cheese pairings via the concept: what grows together goes together! For example we will taste an Alpine style cheese with an Alpine wine! Counter Cheese Caves specializes in small creameries from the United States that take their inspiration from the old world! So we will taste domestic cheeses alongside old world wines! There will be four cheeses and four wines and plenty of information. Certified Sommelier Sarah O'Kelley will lead the the wine portion of the class. Seating is very limited. Note: Unfortunately, we cannot offer an industry discount on this one.
New Realms 5th Anniversary Party – These past 5 years have been incredible-and it’s because of YOU! Join us for the ultimate brewery anniversary party. Here’s a look at what to expect. New Beer Release: New Realm 5th Anniversary Cold DIPA; Special Small-Batch Bourbon Flights; Family Farmers Market 11:30AM to 6:00PM; Harley Davidson Bike Show; Dryvebox Virtual Golf 11:30AM to 9:00OPM; Fire-Breathers 7:00PM to 10:00PM It’s not a party without live music! Check out who’s performing : Molly Durnin from 4-PM, Kennedy Rose Duo 7-10PM
Post House (101 Pitt St.) invites guests to a wine dinner on the restaurant’s back patio. The night is co-hosted by Master Sommelier and Old Village resident, Sarah Floyd of Luli Wines. The dinner will celebrate the brand’s new vintage collection. Based in the Santa Lucia Highlands in California, Luli Wines was founded in 2007 by Sarah Floyd and the Pisoni Family. Together, they focus almost exclusively on vineyards from the Santa Lucia Highlands and surrounding areas, producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and rose. Executive Chef Nick Wilber will create canapes and a four-course menu to pair with Luli Wines’ vintage selections (red and white). Luli Wines will also be available for guests to purchase following the dinner. Tickets are $125/guest, excluding tax and gratuity, and can be purchased through Resy
The Mummy Film Screening A Brenaissance Celebration Who does not love a comeback story!? After his current Oscar win for Best Actor in The Whale, Brendan Fraser is having a moment. We wanted to celebrate this 90s hunk by showing one of our favorite Fraser films, The Mummy! We think this below excerpt from Alex Muniz says it best: “The late ‘90s saw Fraser rise to fame as Hollywood’s next heartthrob. From his shredded appearance in “George of the Jungle” to his boy-next-door charm in “Gods and Monsters,” there was no escaping the inexplicable allure of his tanned skin and piercing blue eyes. But where Fraser really excelled was in “The Mummy” series. Fraser plays a swash-buckling explorer named Rick, who traverses the sandy plains of Egypt, slaying ancient demons and stealing the hearts of all who lay eyes on him. The film premiered in 1999 and was a global success, earning a whopping $416.4 million in box-office sales. This cemented Fraser as a Hollywood mainstay, but it also marked the beginning of a series of events that would significantly damage his career. “While filming “The Mummy” series, Fraser was responsible for performing all his stunts. The series spanned almost a decade, so the injuries piled up. By the time the third installment, “The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor,” was released, he had undergone multiple surgeries; Fraser described his body as “put together with tape and ice.” Due to the amount of damage done to his body, Fraser took a much needed break from the spotlight and spent many years recovering in privacy. Unfortunately, this caused speculation that his career was over. As the onslaught of rumors surrounding Fraser’s disappearance increased, his struggles, which accumulated from his performances and time in the spotlight, only worsened. In 2016, Fraser buried his mother. He later stated in his 2018 GQ interview “I think I was in mourning, and I didn’t know what that meant.” This was in response to a viral 2016 interview for AOL’s BUILD series, where he appeared sullen and morose. In that same GQ interview, Fraser claimed that the former President of the Hollywood Foreign Press association, Philip Berk, sexually assaulted him in 2003 at a lunch party at the Beverley Hills Hotel. Fraser described how this experience changed his perspective on the entertainment industry, causing him to feel helpless and sick. He told GQ “[I] became depressed. I was blaming myself and I was miserable — because I was saying, ‘This is nothing; this guy reached around and he copped a feel.’ [Work] withered on the vine for me. In my mind, at least something had been taken away from me.” After this event, Fraser claims he felt blacklisted by Hollywood, and was rarely invited to the Golden Globes. When the opportunity to star in the A24 feature film, “The Whale,” came knocking, he felt as though things were finally turning around. As news spread about Fraser’s return to the silver screen, people all over social media celebrated. Fans expressed their excitement to see Fraser finally receive the praise he deserved, calling his return to film the “Brenaissance.” While on “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” Fraser discussed his deep appreciation for fans’ reactions to “The Whale.” “I just broke out crying. That solved all the problems. I feel like I’m still waiting for someone to walk in and tell me that the jig is up.” From a decade’s worth of struggles to a triumphant return to Hollywood, Fraser’s story is a glimmer of hope in the challenging world of acting. Fraser is far from the only actor to struggle with the entertainment industry; Amanda Bynes has publicly condemned Hollywood for her treatment, and Lindsey Lohan only recently found the strength to make a small comeback in Netflix’s “Falling for Christmas.” Despite the many other examples of Hollywood failing its actors, the entertainment industry seems to be changing for the better. Hopefully, Fraser’s return is indicative of changing times, and more entertainers will come out of the woodwork to an industry that welcomes them with open arms.”
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