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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Economic realities' lead to final installment of Oregon country music festival
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A longstanding Oregon country music festival has revealed its 34th lineup will be its last. The Oregon Jamboree is slated for Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3 in Sweet Home. But the event will call it quits following the upcoming installation, after years of hosting popular artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban. According to organizers, the festival began in 1992 in an effort to spur economic development for the surrounding rural community that had faced several layoffs and business closures. Although the event has generated millions of dollars over the last three decades, leaders say it has run its course. 'Even with widespread community support and volunteers, the changing and increasing economic realities of running a music festival unfortunately no longer serve our mission to support rural economic development in the Willamette Valley,' the Oregon Jamboree said in an announcement on Tuesday. 'To our incredible volunteers, sponsors, community partners, artists and staff, thank you for your dedication to this event and to our community for so many years.' Organizers added that their board of directors has determined the event will not become financially feasible, despite how the 2025 festival turns out. Some attendees have already purchased tickets for next year's festival, and are currently awaiting refunds. The future of other happenings and organizations affiliated with the jamboree hangs in the balance. Leaders said they have yet to determine next steps for the Sweet Home Economic Development Group, which runs events like Tune It Up Tuesdays. With this year's festival still scheduled for later this summer, attendees will watch musicians like Clay Walker, Jordan Davis and Shane Smith and The Saints take the stage. Other upcoming Oregon music festivals include Project Pabst along Portland's Tom McCall Waterfront Park, The Best Day Ever in Troutdale's Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn and Pickathon on Happy Valley's Pendarvis Farm.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wednesday Release Contemplative New Song 'Elderberry Wine': Stream
The post Wednesday Release Contemplative New Song 'Elderberry Wine': Stream appeared first on Consequence. Wednesday have released 'Elderberry Wine,' their first new song since 2023, along with a Spencer Kelly-directed music video. Stream it below. A breezy, quasi-country track driven by Karly Hartzman's delicate vocals, 'Elderberry Wine' features a chorus backed by guitarist MJ Lenderman in which they sing: 'And the pink boiled eggs stay afloat in the brine/ 'Cause even the best champagne tastes like elderberry wine.' In a statement, Hartzman revealed the song was inspired by a story involving the plant's equal benefits and consequences. ''Elderberry Wine' is about the potential for sweet things in life (love, family, success) to become poison if not prepared for and attended to correctly,' she explained. 'One time… my sister consumed them raw and it immediately induced vomiting. So 'Elderberry Wine' is ultimately a love song about creating just the right environment for fulfillment. There's a delicate balance that needs to be created, especially in love, for two lives to intersect without poisoning each other.' The accompanying video was shot at The Bench, the second oldest bar in Greensboro, NC. Director Spencer Kelly explained that their aim was to capture the establishment's natural ambiance. 'On any given day, you'll find people there from all walks of life swapping stories beneath the music blasting overhead,' he said. 'We came in with some specific scripted scenes, but we wanted to capture the bar as authentically as possible — so everyone you see in the video is a regular, including Karly's dad, George. This video is a bit of a love letter to places like this, where the sense of community runs deep and the beers are always cold.' Tonight (May 21st), the band will perform the track during their late night television debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The episode will air at 11:35 p.m. ET on CBS. Wednesday also have two upcoming festival slots: Portland's Project Pabst and Las Vegas' Best Friends Forever (get tickets here). The group's most recent album, Rat Saw God, was named by Consequence as the second best album of 2023. The following year, Wednesday contributed to a track on Cardinals at the Window, a benefit album that raised donations for those displaced by Hurricane Helene. Revisit Jonah Krueger's feature 'Pedal Steel Is Weeping Its Way Out of Country and into the Mainstream,' which included an interview with Wednesday's steel player, Xandy Chelmis. Popular Posts Trump Warns Springsteen: "He Ought to Keep His Mouth Shut Until He's Back Into the Country" New Reality TV Show That Sees immigrants Compete for US Citizenship Has Backing of Trump Administration: Report Holy Shit, You Have to See Footage from System of a Down's Concert in Brazil Bruce Springsteen Gives Trump the Middle Finger with Another Defiant Concert Guns N' Roses Share Video of Axl Rose Repeatedly Falling Onstage: Watch Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal Tackles Autism — Thanks to a Consequence Article Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
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Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden begins ‘new chapter' with Old Town expansion
PORTLAND, Ore. () – Celebrating its 25th year in the Rose City, Lan Su Chinese Garden announced plans to expand in the Old Town neighborhood. The expansion will take place on a neighboring lot on Portland's Block 24, between Northwest Flanders and Glisan Streets featuring new classrooms, meeting rooms, an art gallery, demonstration kitchen and performance spaces. Lan Su also unveiled plans for outdoor spaces with plazas and greenhouses. Lan Su said the expansion will increase their cultural footprint and community programming for generations to come. 'Just as the opening of Lan Su transformed Old Town nearly 25 years ago, we believe this expansion will transform how we serve the community for generations to come,' said Lan Su Executive Director Elizabeth Nye. 'This expansion would allow us to welcome more visitors, host larger school groups and create exhibition spaces showcasing the richness of Chinese culture and the (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) experience,' Nye continued. Project Pabst unveils lineup for second year since its return to Portland Lan Su is working with an architectural team, including Gene Sandoval of ZGF, who recently completed Portland International Airport's redesign. While project planning is underway, Lan Su has started a public/private capital campaign to fundraise for the project. The expansion plans come as Lan Su Chinese Garden sees more than 100,000 visitors every year and partners with over 200 individuals and community organizations for cultural events. 'Lan Su has always been more than just a garden,' Nye said. 'It is a gathering place for a thriving community—a space where stories are shared, connections are made, and culture is celebrated. And now, we stand at the threshold of an exciting new chapter: a time of expansion.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- General
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Construction set for new playground at Southeast Portland park
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Construction will soon begin on a new playground coming to Raymond Park in Southeast Portland. Portland Parks & Recreation announced on Feb. 25 that construction is expected to start in the spring. The playground, designed for ages 2 to 12, will include a new swing set, jungle gym, rubber safety tiles, a splash pad and more. 'Very fortunate': Two survive downed tree crashing onto car in Oregon City Construction is expected to take two to four months to complete and be ready for use in the summer of 2025. Raymond Park's loop walking path, basketball court and other areas will remain open during the construction. Portland Parks Foundation Executive Director Jessica Green will make the park more accessible to children of various ages. Project Pabst unveils lineup for second year since its return to Portland 'Raymond Park is a gathering hub for the neighborhood in every season, and we are excited for a new playground with accessible features appealing to a wide range of ages,' Green said. 'Welcoming, inclusive play spaces are at the heart of an activated, safe, thriving parks system.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
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Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade Rose Festival's Grand Floral Parade
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After several years of an alternative route after the pandemic, Rose Festival organizers and city officials announced the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade is returning to downtown Portland for the 2025 celebration. 'This beloved tradition has been a cornerstone of our city's history and culture, bringing together generations of Portlanders and showcasing the vibrant, best parts of our city and our community,' Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said during the Tuesday morning announcement. Project Pabst unveils lineup for second year since its return to Portland 'This is really a monumental moment for the festival and for Portland and for the hundreds of thousands of spectators who make this parade exactly what it is, and after careful planning, thoughtful discussions and strong support from our city and community partners, we knew this was the right move at the right time,' Jeremy Emerson, Rose Festival president, said during the press conference. Tuesday's announcement comes on the released by the Portland Metro Chamber painting a grim picture of an 'urban doom loop' as data showed a decline in population for both Multnomah and Washington counties as the metro area lost jobs in high-paying sectors as the cost of living continues to increase. 'This move is not just about changing the location, it's about bringing us together in our urban core and reminding us of why we all love Portland and why the renaissance is within our reach together when we celebrate together,' Wilson said. 'The Grand Floral Parade has always been more than just a parade, it's a celebration of our city's spirit, diversity, resilience — it's about bringing our families closer together in an iconic event.' Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Stay with KOIN 6 News as we learn more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
