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| Pioneer Courthouse Square Honors Melvin “Pete” Mark
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“Pete was truly the pioneer of Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square. His vision, leadership and sustained commitment to improving downtown Portland help create one of America’s great public spaces. Pete was always generous with his time, ideas and enthusiasm on our board of trustees. Both Pete and Mary are remarkable citizens who shaped our community with grace, good humor and a belief that Portland could be a world-class city, defined not just by a beautiful skyline but by its public spaces and wonderful people. Each year, 10 million people pass through Pioneer Courthouse Square. On behalf of everyone who loves downtown and Portland’s Living Room, we offer our condolences to the entire Mark family and everyone associated with Melvin Mark Companies,” said Dan Lavey, chair, Pioneer Courthouse Square Board of Trustees.
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| Portland Farmers Market at the Square
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Pioneer Courthouse Square welcomes the return of Portland Farmers Market
at the Square with the first market of the season this Monday, June 5th! The market will feature over 25 local farmers and food vendors on Mondays this Summer from June 5th-September 25th. Attendees can shop for fresh local produce, baked goods, and more from popular local vendors like Olympia Provisions, Baird Family Orchards, and Blossom Vinegars. Shoppers can also grab lunch from hot food carts like Verde Cocina or Thrive Sauce and Bowls and an afternoon treat from sweet vendors like Scoop Handmade Ice Cream. For a full list of vendors and more information, click here.
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| New Resilient Waterproof Membrane In Part With the Parks Replacement Bond
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Pouring 375° liquid asphalt on a hot, sunny day may be sweat-inducing, but the conditions are perfect to lay a new waterproof membrane at the Square. The team from Pioneer Waterproofing is replacing the original membrane with a thicker, stronger new membrane to keep the tenant-occupied space under the Square dry. According to Susan Palmer of the Travel Portland Visitor Information Center, “We always had buckets around our workspace to catch the drips that were constant during the rainy season.” Over the years, the membrane was repaired in numerous spots. These patchwork fixes proved inadequate on a membrane that was in place about 10 years longer than its expected lifespan.
After the old bricks are removed and the existing membrane is scraped away, crew members pour a durable layer of reinforced asphalt that is more than five times thicker than the original. The resilient new membrane, made partly of recycled materials, will be an improvement and better suited to withstand any ground shifting and foot traffic from the more than 10 million annual Square visitors.
For more information about Parks Replacement Bond Construction, click here.
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| Check Out the Lineup For 2017 Flicks on the Bricks Presented by SmartPark!
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On five Friday evenings in July and August, the Square will be transformed into Portland’s largest outdoor movie theater for the entire community to enjoy! Flicks on the Bricks Presented by SmartPark will kick-off on Friday, July 21st with Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13) and continue through August 18th. Each movie will be accompanied by live pre-movie entertainment provided by 101.9 Kink. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Square’s food carts.
Flicks on the Bricks attendees will also have the chance each movie night to win seating at “The Best Seat in the Square” furnished by IKEA Portland! The prize package will include comfortable premiere movie seating and treats to enjoy throughout the movie. Winners will be announced prior to the start of each movie. This Summer's schedule is:
July 21: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG-13)
July 28: The Little Mermaid (G)
August 4: La La Land (PG-13)
August 11: Wayne's World (PG-13)
August 18: Forrest Gump (PG-13)
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| Celebrate Grads, Dads, Weddings, and More, Buy a Brick Today!
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Join the nearly 80,000 Portlanders that own a piece of our city's living room. Named bricks make great gifts and include gift wrapping, a frameable certificate, and a map of your brick's location upon installation! Purchase a brick for yourself or a loved one.
Inscriptions can include up to 18 characters on a standard keyboard. Proceeds from each brick sale support maintenance and programming of the park.
Click here to buy a brick today!
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| Feast Portland 2017
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Feast Portland has made their 2017 schedule live! This year's events start on Thursday, September 14th, including the Friday and Saturday Grand Tastings Presented by New Seasons Market taking place at the Square. Click here for a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets.
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| Hold an Event at the Square!
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Pioneer Courthouse Square is one of Portland’s leading outdoor venues, hosting over 300 events each year. In any season, Pioneer Courthouse Square is a premier location to host your special event. The Square is a full-service venue that supports countless local and national organizations with its on-site production services. The Pioneer Courthouse Square event and production team will enthusiastically assist you in building your event. On-site services include equipment, sound, lighting, labor, and public relations support to create your high-profile event. The Square will continue to hold events in the space not impacted by construction.
To hold an event at the Square, click here, email the Director of Operations Lindsay Gay at lindsay@thesquarepdx.org, or call 503.223.1613.
To sponsor an event at the Square, click here, email the Director of Marketing Theresa Vetsch-Sandoval at tvetsch@thesquarepdx.org, or call 503:223.1613.
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