Published: April 08, 1997
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The Oregonian kicked off a retooled Friday arts and entertainment guide last June aimed at being a complete reference point to all things there are to do in the Portland area, not just ticketed events. Space for the section was expanded from 64 columns weekly to an average of 124, pushing the book to anywhere between 64 to 72 weekly. On page 2 of the section is PDX Life (which is Portland's FAA designation for its airport) that looks at top things to do for the weekend. There's Brew News, which surveys the local microbrewery scene. Neighborhood Browser each week features a metro neighborhood good for shopping and browsing for sales. The Urban Recreation section each week features a run of the week and hike of the week as well as reporting on biking, swimming, skateboarding and so on. The Readings and Writings section keeps tabs on the local bookstore scene. The section's visually appealing 10-Day planner keeps readers abreast of the best for the area in coming days for activities such as music, the arts and family events, while the Family Fun section offers Cheap Thrills, day trips and events. Back to Front Pages Back to Slide Show