A Closer Look at Gresham’s Two Farmer’s Markets As the aura of summer fills the air, Gresham welcomes back one of its most cherished seasonal experiences – the farmers’ markets. These community events offer fresh produce and handcrafted goods that reflect the values and culture of the neighborhoods they serve. The Farmer’s Market at Mt.…
The McMenamins hospitality chain found out about an event that happened in the 1950s near McMinnville, about 90 minutes’ drive southwest of Gresham, and created an event to welcome aliens to party with the natives, and highlight the stately Hotel Oregon in the downtown area. The inspirational incident, according to the site at ufofest.com, occurred…
Continue Reading UFO Fest: The Aliens are Here (And They are Us.)
By: Nicholas Edwards The Advocate Need somewhere to bring the whole family this summer? Maybe you’re stuck at home with your in-laws? Gresham’s Festival of Arts, Spirit of Gresham, is back for this summer, promising to be the city’s biggest celebration of local creativity and community spirit. And your support could make all the difference.…
Continue Reading Upcoming Arts Festival in July: The Spirit of Gresham
The picket line at the defunct fountain by the Visual Arts Gallery continues to grow, mirroring the swelling picket lines in front of the Tesla Dealership, as community members comes forth to stand up for those who cannot stand for themselves. “Waddle you do to help?” “Duck Duck Gone.” “We support to find ducky!” The…
Upcoming May Events! MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT EXHIBITION Want to see the future of art? The Visual Arts Gallery is hosting the annual MHCC student exhibition this month. Submissions include art generated in Basic Design: 2D, Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelrymaking/Metalsmithing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture and other campus courses.The exhibit runs through Thursday, May 29.Gallery hours: Monday-…
Strong Showing by The Advocate On Friday, May 2, 11 Advocate staff members traveled to Albany, Oregon’s Linn-Benton Community College campus for the annual ONPA (Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association) Collegiate Day Conference.Following breakout seminar sessions led by professional journalists, awards were presented to two- and four-year college and university newspapers across the state for exemplary…
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