So today is the day. As I write this drag queens have already begun their dress up routine while the rest of us struggle to get out of bed for the big parade, which seems frighteningly early at 11:15. It…

Pride party central
Not one to want to duplicate efforts I gotta say The Merc’s rundown of Pride nighttime events is pretty thorough. I think the only things they missed were tonight’s Booty, one of my perennial faves and longest lasting of the…

Blazers get a peek at Oden
Greg Oden participated in his long awaited predraft workout for the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, undergoing what Blazers General Manager Kevin Pritchard called a “litany of tests.” The workout lasted approximately an hour at the Blazers’ practice facility in Tualatin…

NBA draft pool set
The NBA has released the (final) list of underclassmen who have declared for the June 28 draft. The deadline to withdraw was Monday, and 46 college and international prospects removed themselves from the draft pool. At least two players who…

What I’m listening to
I’m sure you’re all recovering from the weekend, as am I, though I want to encourage you, once again, to upload your photos (c’mon you know you want your shining little Pride faces splashed up on OLive. It’s one way…

Lucas: ‘Oden reminds me of Nate the Great’
Shortly after the Blazers won the draft lottery, assistant coach Maurice Lucas asked coach Nate McMillan if he could take Greg Oden under his wing on the practice floor — should the Blazers draft the 7-foot center. After Lucas helped…

How do books get chosen for review?
A reader recently asked: Who is the editor of the book reviews in the paper? I want to suggest a review of a book I heard about. It sounds excellent. Jeff Baker is the editor of the Sunday Books…

Diner is here!
Portland is more than The Next Food Place: It’s now unique in America. In no other big city can restaurants get as close to farms and vineyards. Nowhere are rents affordable enough to allow so many chefs to explore such…

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