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OK, aside from shopping, cooking and gluttony, the idea will be to do as little as physically possible.
However, you should be recovered in time for a couple shows Friday revealing fresh slices of Americana to be thankful for.

UPDATE: Holly Golightly brings the down home to the Doug Fir Wednesday night - with opener Eugene's legendary Tom Heinl swooping in. They...

>> Continue reading: T time

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Here's the latest advance on the post T Day sales - BlackFriday.info has the store sale ads if you've got the cash this season that is.

On the flipside - here's how to stay cheap, survive and thrive at the Lent Fix-it fair put on by the City.
Cut energy costs, emergency preparedness classes, household repairs and ...

>> Continue reading: To shop or not

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and Kathleen Edwards at the Aladdin.
I saw Mr. Doe do a solo show awhile back at Berbati's. He played the Mats' 'Androgynous' as an encore.
Tonight is sure to be a killer show, Edwards vocals are amazing next to Doe. Like honey on sandpaper. Mmmmm.

Saturday we're all going to the Hold Steady-Drive By Truckers show at the Crystal. Lookit them goldtops.

>> Continue reading: TONIGHT: John Doe!

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One of PDX Scene's favs - the adult soapbox derby at Mt Tabor - is the subject of a new documentary. It's premiering Tuesday night on cable, and hopefully soon you'll be able to get your own copy.

Click here for air times.

You may have seen the Portland Community Media folks shooting along the track on that hot Au...

>> Continue reading: Soapbox racers on the screen

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It's always fun to see bands you know on the late night shows - and well known for his good taste in music - Conan O'Brian Monday night hosts Portland's Blitzen Trapper as they continue their U.S. tour.
woot

>> Continue reading: Locals on Conan TONIGHT

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Three - count them THREE days of wild-wheeled women whacking each other on the track as the national Roller Derby championships come to Ptown.
Highlighted by our own world famous Rose City Rollers -- the Northwest knockdown starts at 5 PM Friday and continues through the weekend.

Get tickets HERE. There's also a party bus, vendors ...

>> Continue reading: Get ready for blood

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It's been a long haul for us newshounds covering this election - scratch that - it's been the longest campaign season in history and history-making as well.
Thankfully our coverage dominated thanks to all you KGW and kgw.com viewers!

I want to give a special shout out to the UO journalism school gang that came in to watch and report on our coverage live in the KGW newsroom - but you stil...

>> Continue reading: Wrap yourself in words, winter

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