March (2010)
These are the March 2010 archives of past events. Get current March events in the Portland Style Calendar.
Saturday, Feb. 28 through Wednesday, March 10
Mario’s – The sophisticated Northwest designer boutiques are celebrating the cosmic coincidence that March 10 spells MARIO (Hey, we’re not one to mock a cosmic coincidence!). Stop in now through Wednesday, March 10 to pick up raffle tickets (one for $10 or two for $25) to win gorgeous fashion prizes, or purchase limited edition T-shirts and hand-woven rugs inspired by art from kids of the Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP). All proceeds from raffle tickets, T-shirts and rugs will benefit CHAP. Mario’s, 833 S.W. Broadway, 503-227-3477; and Mario’s 3.10 at Bridgeport Village, 17031 S.W. 72nd Ave., Tigard; 503-601-7310. www.marios.com
Monday, March 1 through Wednesday, March 31
March Madness Sale at Sole – Our go-to source for awesome accessories (big brand shoes, gorgeous handbags, local designer jewelry, etc.), is holding its annual March Madness staggered sale. Save 25 percent on handbags Monday, March 1 through Thursday, March 4. Save 25 percent on boots Monday, March 8 through Thursday, March 11. Save 25 percent on scarves and belts Monday, March 15 through Thursday, March 18. And save 25 percent on jewelry Monday, March 22 through Thursday, March 25. Also look for blue dot markdowns of 50 percent throughout the month. Sole, 1033 N.W. Couch St.; 503-222-SOLE. www.4mysole.com
Thursday, March 4
Project Runway Season 7 – Join The Neat Sheet’s weekly viewing parties of Project Runway Season 7, featuring Portland-area designer Seth Aaron Henderson (local designer Janeane Marie Ceccanti was sent home in episode 6). Read more about the show here! Episode No. 7 starts at 10 p.m. tonight. 4825 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-445-4635. www.tankerpdx.com
Thursday, March 4
First Thursday party + sale at Lizard Lounge – Stop by this stylish streetwear source and hangout space to save 20 percent on the entire new Nau Spring 2010 Collection, plus spring merch from G-Star and menswear from Shades of Greige. Also enjoy Widmer beer, Koi Fusion Korean BBQ and live music from Bryan Free. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lizard Lounge, 1323 N.W. Irving St.; 503-416-7476. www.lizardloungepdx.com
Thursday, March 4
Paul & Joe “Alice in Wonderland” Mad Hatter Tea Party – Stop by Fez Studio Apothecary in the Pearl District for a beauty tea party to celebrate the launch of the new Disney “Alice in Wonderland” cosmetics collection. Alice, the Queen of Hearts and other beauty experts will be on hand to talk about spring beauty trends and introduce the new collection. Read more about this event here! Fez Studio, 205 N.W. Tenth Ave.; 503-227-2226.
Friday, March 5
Portland designer Gretchen Jones will present a MothLove Solo Exhibition at The Cleaners Space at Ace Hotel, 7 p.m. this Friday, March 5. View Jones’ current Spring/Summer 2010 MothLove Harvest Moon collection, a line of sustainable intimates that will be available for direct orders at the show, and preview her mysterious Fall/Winter 2010 Moth Love “Rose of Cimarron” Collection. 7 p.m., The Cleaners at Ace Hotel 1022 S. W. Stark St.; $5 at the door. www.acehotel.com
Friday, March 5
Union Rose – Newly situated in Montavilla, Union Rose will host a dual trunk show featuring fashion from Hubris and Wonderlust, plus 10 percent savings on purchases made during the event. 7909. S.E. Stark St.; 503-287-4242. www.unionrosepdx.com
Friday, March 5
Celebrate First Friday on Lower East Burnside. Shops along Burnside Street’s East End, including brand new occupants Nationale and Tolivar, will host art receptions and later shopping hours. Also stop by Sword + Fern for new spring merch. Learn more about the LoBu happenings here.
Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7
Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes 16th anniversary sale – Save 10 to 70 percent on select styles all weekend, including new spring arrivals from Fly London, Jeffrey Campbell, Biviel and more. Read more about the sale here. 3426 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-233-7476 and 935 N.W. Everett St.; 503-595-4970. www.imeldasandlouies.com
Sunday, March 7
Watch the Oscars with The Neat Sheet from your couch! Our neat team will be live Tweeting the awards show all night, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. We’ll offer red carpet fashion commentary and plenty of giggles. Watch with us at twitter.com/pdxneatsheet. Also, visit pdxneatsheet.com on Monday, March 8 to read a recap of the best and worst of Oscar night fashion, as voted by local Portland designers, shop owners and fashion folks. Get The Neat Sheet’s complete guide to Portland Oscar parties, events, fashion + more!
Sunday, March 7
Oscar Nighty Party at Hollywood Theatre – Nonprofit organization Film Action Oregon will host the only officially sanctioned Oscar Night America party in Oregon, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hollywood Theatre. Walk the red carpet, eat, drink be merry and dodge the paparazzi – and have your pic taken with an authentic Oscar statuette. $40-$75; 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. www.filmaction.org
Saturday, March 6 through Sunday, March 14
Meringue Boutique Semi-Annual Sale – Trendy Lake Oswego designer destination will mark down tons of neat stuff by 30 to 70 percent. Save on clothing and accessories from Ella Moss, Joe’s Jeans, Joie, Twisted Hearts and more. Read more about the sale here! 385 First St., Lake Oswego; 503-635-1063. www.meringueboutique.com
Thursday, March 11
“Hell on High Heels” business boot camp for women – Enlist in this day-long business workshop for women, and get concrete tools and planning tips for succeeding in your career, whether you’re a CEO or just thinking about launching your own business. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. $89 includes the workshop, lunch, champagne reception and goodie bag. Register online here, order tickets by phone (503-234-7386) or pick ‘em up at Lucy Palmer Boutique (1631 S.W. Bybee Blvd.). Hotel Lucia, 400 S.W. Broadway; 503-234-7386.
Thursday, March 11
“Portraits + Fashion” event at Parallel boutique – Stop by to view new mixed-media portraits by local artist Ariana Harley, and shop the boutiques new arrivals from Trovata, Lutz & Patmos, Paul & Joe Sister, Rag & Bone, Prairie Underground and many more. Get more details about the event here! Parallel, 1022-A N.W. Johnson St.; 503-274-8882. www.parallelpdx.com
Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14
Savor Cannon Beach Wine and Culinary Festival – Hit the coast for a weekend’s worth of wine tastings, wine dinners and a wine walk. Read The Neat Sheet’s full travel + event preview here, with tips on where to stay, eat and shop.
Saturday, March 13 through Wednesday, March 31
Saks Fifth Avenue “Donate, Dress and Dance” prom promotion – Bring in a gently used prom dress and save 20 percent on a new prom dress. Saks Fifth Avenue will donate your special occasion dresses to Abbey’s Closet, a local non-profit Agency that assists girls in need. Saks Fifth Avenue, 850 S.W. Fifth Ave.; 503-553-5340. www.saksfifthavenue.com
Saturday, March 13
It’s the Fashion: To Love Your Kidneys! Several independent fashion designers are joining forces to present a spring fashion show to benefit the MIKE Program (that stands for Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education). Local personality Byron Beck will co-emcee with Ayanna Bershire, and designers featured include Betty Jean Couture, Bon Lou Couture, Christa Taylor, O’Pearl Jewelry and The Real McCoy. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at California Closets Main Showroom, 1225 S.E. Grand Ave. www.mikeprogram.org
Wednesday, March 17
St. Patricks Day Sale at Kennethcole.com – Save 40 percent today only at kennethcole.com (and in stores, of course, except there are none in Portland). But the good news is, you’ll get free shipping with purchases of $50 and more, and the online store has new spring cotton shirt dresses (right), modern versions of classic trench coats, wooden heel platform sandals and tons more clothing and accessories Portland gals want for spring. www.kennethcole.com
Thursday, March 18
23rd Thursday – It’s Northwest Portland’s monthly third Thursday evening of wine, art, shopping and music along Northwest 23rd Avenue from Burnside to Lovejoy Streets. Find sales and specials in the shops, plus happy hour specials and dining deals along the strip. Be sure to stop by Souchi from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for refreshments and 15 percent markdowns on all Souchi Collection layering tanks and camis, and layering basics from Christina Lehr. Get complete details here.
Thursday, March 18
Mario’s – Downtown Portland’s posh boutique department store will host a Dean Harris jewelry trunk show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Harris designs jewelry inspired by nature and crafted from 18k gold combined from diverse and sometimes offbeat materials – from precious gemstones and diamonds to wood and plastic. Mario’s, 833 S.W. Broadway, 503-227-3477. www.marios.com
Thursday, March 18
Project Runway Season 7 – Join The Neat Sheet’s weekly viewing parties of Project Runway Season 7, featuring Portland-area designer Seth Aaron Henderson (local designer Janeane Marie Ceccanti was sent home in episode 6). Read more about the show here! Episode No. 9 starts at 10 p.m. tonight. 4825 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-445-4635. www.tankerpdx.com
Thursday, March 18
Pinkham Millinery – Fantastic Portland hatter Dayna Pinkham will celebrate her shop’s 10th year with an anniversary party from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Preview the new spring collection, enjoy a champagne toast, light appetizers and the start of her amazing annual sample sale! 515 S.W. Broadway; 503-796-9385. www.pinkhammillinery.com
Friday, March 19
Adam Arnold Sock Party + Studio Warming – Adam Arnold, one of Portland’s most talented indie fashion designers, invites y’all over to slip into your best socks and come check out his new spring designs and spacious studio space on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., where he relocated from Southeast Morrison Street last month. Need fancy footwear for the occasion? We have several choice local sock stars, including Sock It To Me, Rock Socks and Sock Dreams. Portland is sensationally sockcenntric like that. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m, 338 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.; 503-234-1376. www.adam-arnold.com
Saturday, March 20
Mario’s – Downtown boutique department store Mario’s and Agave Denim will team up for an event in which you can test drive new designer denim and the Tesla Roadster all at once. See the latest Agave denim styles and get tips from Agave designer Jeff Shafer, and check out the Tesla Roadster. Call ahead and sign up early if you want a test drive! Noon to 5 p.m. at Mario’s, 833 S.W. Broadway, 503-227-3477. www.marios.com
Saturday, March 20
Seven Planet – Home to an ample assortment of environmentally sustainable brands, green general store Seven Planet will have the creator behind the eco-friendly beauty line Grace & Ivy in store from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for their Mindful Supplier Saturday event. Grace & Ivy is a line of paraben-and-cruelty-free herbal beauty products, which include a variety of lotions, creams and scrubs so you can take care of your skin the green way. 412 N.W. Couch, Suite 112; 503-575-9455. www.sevenplanet.com
Saturday, March 20
Hip Chicks do Wine Ladies Only Night – Urban boutique winery Hip Chicks Do Wine will host a fun girls-only event featuring free flights of wine, appetizers, mini-massages, shopping and more, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $15; Portland Winery & Tasting Room, 4510 S.E. 23rd Ave.; 503-2344-3790. www.hipchicksdowine.com
Sunday, March 21
Ellington Online Spring Sale – The Portland makers of fine leather goods and hot handbags will mark down select spring styles by 40 percent starting Sunday, including handbags, travel bags and more. Check Ellington’s Facebook page for the promo code on Saturday night. Also, there’s still time to enter Ellington’s March Handbag of the Month giveaway! And see details about Ellington’s upcoming warehouse sale below, on Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27. Ellington, 1533 N.W. 24th Ave.; 503-542-3149
www.ellingtonhandbags.com
Sunday, March 21
Mink Boutique – Girlish Hawthorne boutique Mink will host an in store party and sale with personal stylist Holley Shepard, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy champagne and treats, plus get expert stylist tips on how to work new spring pieces into your current wardrobe. Plus, save 10 percent storewide during the event. 3418 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-232-3500?. www.shopmink.com
Wednesday, March 24
Kenneth Cole – Does your man need shoes? There’s a 50% Off flash sale on slect men’s shoes at KennethCole.com, which run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m today only. Save on about 20 styles of loafers, oxfords and one style of classic low dress boots in brown or black. Use promo code “50SHOES” at checkout to redeem your discount. www.kennethcole.com
Thursday, March 25 through Sunday, March 28
Baby – The luxe lingerie boutique will host an in-store Thursday Nightie Party, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, to help kick off a weekend long Spring Bra Fit Salon event, which runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28. Stop by the party to see new spring styles and make an appointment for a personalized bra fitting, and you’ll save 15 percent on your bra purchase. Read more about the Oh Baby Spring Bra Fit Salon event here, and see how you can win a $75 gift certificate from Oh Baby! Irvington location, 1811 N.E. Broadway; 503-281-7430. www.ohbabylingerieshops.com
Thursday, March 25
Barbara Seipp, owner of Mississippi boutique Phlox and designer of the line Isaac Hers, will host an in-store evening reception to launch her new spring and summer collection. Also shop for new spring styles from Linda Loudermilk, Corey Lynn Calter, Bench, Mike & Chris, Splendid, Mink Pink and more. Read more about the event here! Phlox, 3962 N. Mississippi; 503-890-0715. www.phloxpdx.com
Thursday, March 25
Project Runway Season 7 – Join The Neat Sheet’s weekly viewing parties of Project Runway Season 7, featuring Portland-area designer Seth Aaron Henderson (local designer Janeane Marie Ceccanti was sent home in episode 6). Read more about the show here! Episode No. 10 starts at 10 p.m. tonight. 4825 S.W. Hawthorne Blvd.; 503-445-4635. www.tankerpdx.com
Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27
Ellington Warehouse Sale – Our hometown handbag heroes will clear out past styles by offering up to 80 percent markdowns on locally made handbags, travel bags, wallets, briefcases, belts and more. Also, there’s still time to enter Ellington’s March Handbag of the Month giveaway! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Ellington warehouse, 2034 N.W. 26th Ave. www.ellingtonhandbags.com
Friday, March 26 through Sunday, March 28
Semper Fashion (founder of Portland Fashion Week productions) will present four 20-minute sustainable fashion shows featuring only Northwest designers as part of The Better Living Show at Portland Expo Center. The four shows are scheduled to take place on the Sustainable Life Stage at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Designers featured will include Lizzie Parker, Bon L’ou, Urban Girl NW, Sarabeth Chambers of Saffrona and Planet Protect. Semper also will host an official after-party for the Better Living Show at the Benson Hotel’s Crystal Ballroom on Saturday, March 27. www.betterlivingshow.org
Saturday, March 27
Solestruck Grand Re-Opening – From pop-up to permanent, former online-only shoe retailer Solestruck has decided to stay in it’s “temporary” Pearl District storefront. The shop will celebrate Saturday with 15 percent discounts storewide, plus free lunch from Saucy’s BBQ Cart from noon to 4 p.m. You can also enter to win a shoe raffle, and shop for more than 75 popular shoe brands, including Sam Edelman, Jeffrey Campbell, Seychelles, Charles by Charles David, Oh Deer, Vince Camuto, Donald J. Pliner, Bronx, Camper, Kenneth Cole, Ben Sherman, Dansko and more. 718 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-224-3591. www.solestruck.com
Saturday, March 27
Pearl District Bunny Hop – Shops and businesses in The Pearl will celebrate this third annual pre-Easter event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your free Bunny Trail map and visit about 20 participating businesses for all kinds of fun, including crafts, Easter eggs, candy, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit the Zimmerman Community Center. www.explorethepearl.com
Saturday, March 27
Mabel & Zora – This playful Pearl District boutique will host an ASA Custom Jewelry trunk show, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696. www.mabelandzora.com
Saturday, March 27
Solestruck Grand Re-Opening – From pop-up to permanent, former online-only shoe retailer Solestruck has decided to stay in it’s “temporary” Pearl District storefront. The shop will celebrate Saturday with 15 percent discounts storewide, plus free lunch from Saucy’s BBQ Cart from noon to 4 p.m. You can also enter to win a shoe raffle, and shop for more than 75 popular shoe brands, including Sam Edelman, Jeffrey Campbell, Seychelles, Charles by Charles David, Oh Deer, Vince Camuto, Donald J. Pliner, Bronx, Camper, Kenneth Cole, Ben Sherman, Dansko and more. 718 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-224-3591. www.solestruck.com
Saturday, March 27
Pearl District Bunny Hop – Shops and businesses in The Pearl will celebrate this third annual pre-Easter event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your free Bunny Trail map and visit about 20 participating businesses for all kinds of fun, including crafts, Easter eggs, candy, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit the Zimmerman Community Center. www.explorethepearl.com
Saturday, March 27
Mabel & Zora – This playful Pearl District boutique will host an ASA Custom Jewelry trunk show, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696. www.mabelandzora.com
