Late summer is when Portland's already robust arts and entertainment scene turns up the volume with four nights of nonstop music, a citywide performance festival, superior arts and crafts and a chance to win a weekend getaway. Whether you’re a rock star or an artist at heart, you’ll find your inspiration here.

Portland has long been known as the craft beer capital of the world, but did you know there’s a whole other revolution brewing in Oregon? From apple brandy to marionberry vodka, absinthe to rum, the state’s artisan distilled spirits are winning over taste buds worldwide. Let your inner bartender shine in the “Create the Oregon Bounty Cocktail” contest. Design a drink that represents your favorite part of the state using local spirits and ingredients and you could win one of seven weekend getaways in Oregon. Hurry — entries are due Aug. 22. Enter to win >>

Every Labor Day weekend, Art in the Pearl fills Portland’s historic North Park Blocks with music, entertainment and all manner of handcrafted art. More than 125 artists show and sell work ranging from fine wooden furniture to photography to jewelry, ceramics, sculpture and more. This year sees the introduction of a live world music stage — so you can tap your feet to the beats of Balkan jazz or bluegrass while you browse. Learn more >>

Hundreds of interactive exhibits, a gigantic OMNIMAX® theater, a planetarium and a real submarine — if you want to wow your kids, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is the place to do it. One of the nation’s top 10 science centers, OMSI has delighted families for nearly 65 years. Can’t wait to get there? Just hitch a ride on TriMet’s OMSI Shuttle bus. Quick and convenient, it runs every 15 minutes daily between the Oregon Convention Center MAX Station and OMSI. Learn more >>

With more than 200 acts gleaned from all over the world, Musicfest NW 2008 is a music lover’s dream come true. Dubbed a “sustained blast of awesomeness” by indie music juggernaut Pitchfork Media, this year’s festival showcases a bevy of nonstop talent at venues citywide. Performers include TV on the Radio, Vampire Weekend, Mogwai, Ratatat and Fleet Foxes, as well as local favorites Menomena, The Shaky Hands, Blitzen Trapper and Dolorean.
Learn more, get wristbands here >>

Visiting Portland for MFNW? Our Indie Music Hotel Package hooks you up with a stay at a rock 'n' roll hotel and an exclusive made-in-Portland CD. Book your package >>

The time is now — visit Portland and immerse yourself in the cutting-edge, outlandish, and interactive at the Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival. Whether for a weekend or the whole ten-day festival, our hotel and pass package is the best deal on all the performance, visual art, music and film you can absorb.

Book your TBA package today — search all participating hotels and add a discounted pass so you'll be sure to see the events you want. Plus, book now and receive an exclusive discount on tickets to Antony and the Johnsons in concert with the Oregon Symphony on Friday, Sept. 5. Book your stay >>

GoSeePortland, Travel Portland's new social networking website, is growing by leaps and bounds. Since launching in July, locals and visitors have contributed more than 800 tips and reviews about all kinds of places in Portland and the surrounding region.

Visit GoSeePortland to learn about the city's best dining, culture, entertainment, recreation and family offerings. If you already have favorites in Portland, share your reviews to get more recommendations for your next trip. Learn how to get started >>

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