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Books, Beer, Boogie: A Welcome Poetry & Dance Party!

NM Bodecker Foundation 2360 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR, United States

Join authors from Write Bloody Publishing and University of Hell Press at the fabulous NM Bodecker Foundation on Wednesday, March 27th, for a celebration of books, (a bit) of beer (+ wine), and (a lot) of boogie. Eight authors will share short, powerful selections of their work; ALL participants will dance dance dance the (early) night away. Readers include: Nicole Yurcaba! Jennifer Robin! Josh Lubin! Chad Christensen! 6:30pm Doors open! 7:30-8:30pm Reading begins! 8:30-9:30pm Fast and furious dance party! FREE! but MUST RSVP via the Eventbrite link to reserve your coveted spot for this exclusively rad event. Limited to the first 100 guests! (Again, on Eventbrite, not here, though we like to see unbridled enthusiasm on FB, too!)

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Tavern Books Wrolstad Series Reading

Lagunitas Community Room 237 NE Broadway St #300, Portland, OR, United States

Join Tavern Books for a celebration of the authors published through our Wrolstad Contemporary Poetry Series, a program that champions work by young female poets. Hear readings by Wrolstad poets Megan Levad (Why We Live in the Dark Ages, 2015 and What Have I to Say to You, 2018), Ruth Madievsky (Emergency Brake, 2016), Elsbeth Pancrazi (Full Body Pleasure Suit, 2017), and Wendy Chen (Unearthings, 2018). Cheap beer, pizza, and a special chapbook-anthology with new work by the Wrolstad poets will be available! Contact: Natalie Garyet Readings by: Wendy Chen (Unearthings) Wendy Chen is the recipient of the Academy of American Poets Most Promising Young Poet Prize, and fellowships from the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts and the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund. Her…

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SFWP and Mason Jar Press Reading + Party

Passages Bookshop 1801 NW Upshur, Suite 660, Portland, OR, United States

Join SFWP and Mason Jar Press at Passages Bookshop during #AWP2019 for a reading and book launch with Elizabeth Geoghegan, Wendy J Fox, Tyrese Coleman, Claire Rudy Foster and Danny Caine. Free to attend + books + beer. Meet other SFWP & Mason Jar Press Authors.

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The Widmer Way: How Two Brothers Led Portland’s Craft Beer Revolution

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Portland didn't always have a wildly successful craft brew scene. Someone had to be daring enough to innovate, and the Widmer brothers were just the men for the job. Written by Portland beer guru Jeff Alworth, The Widmer Way (Ooligan Press) chronicles Kurt and Rob Widmer’s journey from humble homebrewers to craft beer pioneers and purveyors of the iconic Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen.

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Cheese Beer Wine Cider: A Field Guide to 75 Perfect Pairings

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Cheese and wine are a classic combination, but many cheeses taste even better with beer or cider. Steve Jones, proprietor of the Portland-based Cheese Bar and Chizu, has been successfully matching cheeses with alcoholic beverages for more than two decades. In Cheese Beer Wine Cider (Countryman), Jones and Adam Lindsley share their knowledge by introducing 75 different cheeses and pairing each with the beverage that brings out the best in both.

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Jeff Alworth presents The Widmer Way

Annie Bloom's Books 7834 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR, United States

Annie Bloom's welcomes Portland author and beer guru Jeff Alworth to read from The Widmer Way: How Two Brothers Led Portland's Craft Beer Revolution. The Widmer Way chronicles Kurt and Rob Widmer's journey from humble homebrewers to craft beer pioneers and purveyors of the iconic Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen. Alworth also dives deep into Portland's history, setting the scene for Widmer's rise in the city now known for its exquisite beer. Kurt and Rob Widmer have a deep affection for the city that fostered their success, providing sports team sponsorships, support for up-and-coming brewers, and hundreds of jobs for their community. The Widmer Way emphasizes this special relationship with a story that will resonate with Portland's legion of beer aficionados as it illustrates how Portland became…

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Jeff Alworth

Broadway Books 1714 NE Broadway, Portland, OR, United States

Come hear all about the beginning of Portland’s craft beer scene as we welcome author and beer connoisseur Jeff Alworth at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 17th, to talk about his newly published book The Widmer Way: How Two Brothers Led Portland’s Craft Beer Revolution (Ooligan Press). At the time the two Widmer brothers, Rob and Kurt (the second and fourth of four siblings), began thinking about brewing their own beer, the United States had only ninety breweries, and that number was dropping. When they went looking for financing, banks laughed at them. But the brothers were committed to bringing Portland’s crafty can-do attitude to the beer industry, and they succeeded in spades, changing the world of craft brewing forever. Jeff Alworth has written five…

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The Widmer Way – Jeff Alworth

Another Read Through 3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Portland, Oregon, didn’t always have a wildly successful craft brew scene. Someone had to be daring enough to innovate, and the Widmer brothers were just the men for the job. Written by Portland beer guru Jeff Alworth (The Beer Bible, Beer Tasting Tool Kit), The Widmer Way: How Two Brothers Led Portland’s Craft Beer Revolution chronicles Kurt and Rob Widmer’s journey from humble homebrewers to craft beer pioneers and purveyors of the iconic Widmer Brothers Hefeweizen. Alworth also dives deep into Portland’s history, setting the scene for Widmer’s rise in the city now known for its exquisite beer. Drawing from hours of interviews with Kurt and Rob, close family and friends, and big names in the beer industry, The Widmer Way offers an exclusive look…

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Southern Oregon Beer: A Pioneering History

Powell's Books on Hawthorne 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR, United States

The origin of brewing in southern Oregon is a lively tale of mid-19th-century gold rushes, brawling German immigrants, irrepressible women, and hometown pride. In the boomtown of Jacksonville, two pioneering brewers competed to quench the thirst of miners and ranchers, and soon breweries began popping up elsewhere. But as railroads spread across the West, they brought rival beer brands with them, and the onset of Prohibition stifled the industry altogether. Yet resourceful Oregonians continued to cultivate hops, and by the turn of the 21st century, small-town brewers like Caldera Brewing Company in Ashland and Climate City Brewery in Grants Pass were once again stepping into the spotlight. In Southern Oregon Beer: A Pioneering History (History Press), author Phil Busse, longtime Oregon journalist, traces the pioneering…

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OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for OMSI After Dark: Books & Brews! Find your next favorite book, learn how to get self published and sample local brews. The ultimate night out! Typically the last Wednesday of the month, OMSI After Dark is a 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content for you to enjoy. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo – all while exploring the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. CURRENT COVID RULES Masks are optional for guests although we still highly encourage you to wear a mask and recommend you wear an N95 or KN95. We are limiting capacity to 1,200 guests. 21+ Only | A valid government issued ID is required for entry for…

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$25 – $40
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