Day 26: Keller Auditorium

Keller Auditorium, built in 1917 and originally known as the Civic Auditorium, stages Broadway productions, ballet, operas, family events and much more.

About the artist

Mike Bennett moved from Central Pennsylvania to Portland, Oregon in the winter of 2016. He studied Art Education, Computer Design, Illustration and Animation at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and proceeded to chase his dream of illustration and character design immediately after his graduation in 2012. Passionate about the outdoors and lacking a proximity to a community with an appreciation for art, Mike's move to Portland was an incredibly easy choice. With encouragement from friends, family and followers; Mike pursues his dream of being a full-time artist by tackling various illustrative "challenges" and constant creation in his free time. Working alongside children allows Mike to keep in touch with his ever-present inner child, keeping his dreams of being an illustrator alive.

Day 23: Hat Yai

Named after the Southern Thai City of Hat Yai near the Malaysian border, Hat Yai was inspired by the streetside fried chicken vendors and small curry and roti shops in Southern Thailand. We prepare fresh roti made by hand every day. We also serve our favorite versions of other famous foods from Southern Thailand. We are a casual counter-service restaurant.

We are currently open for outdoor seating, carry-out and delivery. Order ahead online, call, or walk-in and order from our tables on your phone! Join us at either of our two locations on NE Killingsworth or SE Belmont!

Instagram: @hatyaipdx

About the artist

Lucci Ashby is a mixed media and sticker artist who moved to Portland in 2019 after losing her home in one of the California Wildfires. While new to the area, she is an emerging voice in our art community, not only as an active participant in the art scene but also as an organizer for the Portland Art Picnic and the Pasting For Progress art initiative. With Mexican American roots and as the single mother of 2 Black daughters, Lucci feels strongly about using her voice to advocate for change and a more equitable future. She is excited to be working alongside her daughters on this project and also to be helping give back to the community through it.

Day 22: Inn At Northup

Inn at Northrup Station is a locally-owned Portland boutique hotel nestled in NW Portland along the Portland Streetcar line. Guests enjoy spacious suites with full kitchens or kitchenettes feeling more like an urban studio apartment than your standard hotel room. Every stay includes a complimentary on-site parking pass, continental breakfast, and Portland Streetcar tickets. Find best rates and specials on our website: www.northrupstation.com

Instagram: @northrupstation

About the artist

Sean Grundmeyer is 5 years old (will be six 12/17/20!) and has been painting/drawing/ since he was a toddler. He was born in California and we moved to Portland in 2019. Sean loves art, books, trips to the museum, bookstore and parks. Sean is an awesome little dude!

Day 21: Cycle PDX

Discover Portland By Bike! Pedal the car-free waterfront trail, bike the iconic bridges, and cycle through Portland's past, present, and future while cruising our unique neighborhoods. We invite you to indulge in a never-ending supply of delicious foods, great beers, and rich culture that Oregon has to offer.

We are following all the directives from our local health authorities and are sanitizing all equipment daily. Guests are encouraged (though not required) to wear masks while in close proximity to other cyclists. Refunds will always be available for virus related cancellations.

Instagram: @cyclepdx

About the artist

Hi! My name is Tamea Mitchell. I was born and raised in Northeast Portland. I've always been a creative and musically inclined person growing up. I started getting into painting at the age of 14 at my old middle school Trinity Lutheran, and I have to give props to my art teacher Ms. Rawls because she inspired me to keep painting and captivating my art. My work so far has been paintings of plus size Black women because as a plus size person I never saw paintings or drawings that looked like me. I decided to make it happen so that other little girls and women who are like me have something they can make a connection with. I am a freshman this year at Oregon State University and I am majoring in Pre-Graphic Design. I also do commission pieces, but all in all, I like to paint and create in general.

Day 20: Redux

At Redux, we work tirelessly to showcase the dizzying array of talented artisans we love. Our carefully curated selection is designed to prominently feature quirky, fun and expertly crafted gifts and fashions made by artists both near and far.

Our brick-and-mortar location in Portland, Oregon is bursting at the seams with unique and one-of-a-kind items. Not everything in the shop is handmade and locally sourced, but the vast majority certainly is. Many first-time visitors are taken aback by the selection and diversity of styles represented. We embrace the opportunity to help you navigate our extensive collection to find exactly what you’re looking for!

We adore our vendors and our customers and want to thank each and every one of you for supporting small business, hardworking artisans, and for helping promote creativity, innovation and sustainability in our community.

Instagram: @reduxpdx

About the artist

Eason Recto is a cloud-tech consultant from Northern Virginia now based in Portland, Oregon. As an athlete turned artist, Eason enjoys exploring and expressing his ideas, emotions and passions through a myriad of mediums including but not limited to writing, music and digital art. You’ll likely find him wandering Portland for the latest food popup or vintage shop opening, usually with his favorite pair of headphones on 🎧.

Day 19: Lardo

Starting life as a food cart in SE Portland, rarely has a spot been so aptly named. Rocking an ancient charcuterie moniker that truly serves as a harbinger of things to come, Lardo is a sandwich shop that worships at the altar of bovine & swine. Using old-world techniques, contemporary flourishes and a gonzo approach, Lardo proudly celebrates its excesses. Pushing a menu that features pork drenched double burgers, a giant meatball Banh Mi, and hand-cut french fries (again) smothered in pork, Lardo also has beer. Lots of beer, actually. Rotating taps of knee-buckling craft brew greatness, backed-up with a refreshing mix of premium cocktails. Operating on both sides of the river, Lardo serves as a mecca for those seeking a uniquely smash-mouth deli experience.

Instagram: @lardopdx

About the artist

Hey! My name is Carlos Enciso aka RaccoonSlices on most platforms. I'm a Colombian born artist now living in Portland, OR. I like both cutesy cartoons and Death Metal, and that same mix of cute and scary is what drives my art style. These days its hard to list hobbies, but besides art I like traveling, exploring the PNW and meeting new people! let's be friends!

Day 18: Powells

Powell's is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971, with four store locations. Its flagship store takes up an entire city block, offering 68,000 square feet of used, new, rare, and out-of-print books. Powells.com offers the combined inventory of its four retail locations and five warehouses, with approximately 3 million books in all. The website features author interviews and essays as well as staff recommendations.

Instagram: @powellsbooks

About the artist

Emilia Halvorsen is a visual artist and musician originally from Baltimore, MD. She loves exploring new ways to tell stories across various mediums, including music, embroidery, and digital illustration. When she’s not doodling, she is a collaborator with No-No Boy, a Portland-based Asian-American music history project.

Day 17: Azar Indulges

With a family tradition dating back over a century, Azar Indulgences specializes in handcrafted, artisan chocolates from Lebanon.

This locally-owned chocolatier offers Belgian-style chocolates using only the highest quality, ethically-sourced ingredients, with options that are free of dairy sugar, gluten, and nuts, as well as vegan.

Instagram: @azarindulgences

About the artist

Frances Healy: I'm 11 and I enjoy drawing Shiba Inus which are also my favorite animal. My favorite subject is math and art because they’re the least boring subjects.

Day 16: Muji

The MUJI name derives from the company’s original name in Japanese: Mujirushi Ryohin, meaning No Brand, Quality Goods. MUJI started in Japan in 1980 and now has over 400 stores in Japan. It opened its first store outside Japan in London in 1991, adding over 400 since then. MUJI USA currently has 10 stores in the U.S. with 8 in the greater New York area and one location in both Boston and Portland.

About the artist

Lake Job: Cosmic Gardner Likes: daydreaming, doubles, appreciation, meta, contrast, exploring new mediums, being sweet! food so much, having a good time

Instagram: @feintly

Day 15: Books with Pictures

Books with Pictures is a comics shop in southeast Portland, OR. We carry a wide range of books, including super hero comics, indie comics, kids’ picture books, all-ages comics, LGBT comics, and small-run handmade comics.

Our mission is explicitly inclusive; we are a space that is welcoming to people who love good stories without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, or disability status. We believe that representation of diverse perspectives is crucial to our mission, and stock content reflecting that belief.

Instagram: @bookswpictures

About the artist

Natalia Cardona is an award-winning illustrator & designer based in Portland Oregon. Originally from Colombia's coffee region, Natalia spent her childhood surrounded by lush forests, mighty mountains, and crystalline rivers. Natalia's work, translates her joyful connection with nature, whimsical flair, and inner child emotions, into poetic imagery of simple everyday occurrences. A sunny stroll through the forest, a quiet sunset, a wanderlust starry sky, are ever-present elements on her visual narratives and designs. Nowadays, Natalia spends her time at her cozy studio designing everything from children's books, home goods, repeat patterns, and more.

Instagram: @bookswpictures

Day 14: Wild Fang

FEMALE FOUNDED. WOMEN RUN.

In 2013, Wildfang set out to create a home for badass women everywhere. We started with the “radical” belief that a woman has the right to wear whatever the hell she wants and be whoever the hell she wants. Challenging gender stereotypes since the beginning and we’re not stopping now! #WILDFEMINIST

About the artist

Madeleine Arana is a rootin’ tootin’ gal. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019 with a BFA in Animation, she drove across the country to pursue her love for stop motion. When she’s not making tiny people and puppets, she’s making comics and drawing self portraits of herself sobbing. Spending most of her life in Florida, she’s not yet used to the temperatures of the Pacific Northwest and this piece was inspired by her need to bundle up and accidentally cosplay as the Michelin Man during winter. Check out her instagram for those comics and self portraits.
Instagram: @mabeleine_

Day 13: Jupiter Next

Have friends or family coming through town this holiday season? We'll be your extra bedroom. Keep your sanity AND safety in check -- in fact, give them the house, and you take the vacation! With sweeping views of the historic Central Eastside to the glittering West Hills, upscale rooms at the NEXT offer unedited, unparalleled views of Portland. Each of our 67 boutique hotel rooms offer spectacular city views, 60 inch flat screen tv, mini refrigerator, and high speed wifi. Use the code HEYNEIGHBOR for 20% off your next stay.

At the Jupiter, our community is our soul. We cannot provide a safe, fun atmosphere without everyone doing their part. Be patient and respectful of your fellow guests, everyone has a different risk threshold for COVID-19. We strive, as always, to create an environment where everyone feels welcome.

Our Five Guidelines

• Please remember to physically distance yourself from other parties at a distance of 6 feet or more.

• Guests are required to wear masks when in our public spaces and elevators.

• Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Restrooms are located in the lobby and second floor, as well as in your guest room.

• If you do need to sneeze or cough, please do so into the crook of your elbow, allowing as much coverage as possible.

• Be nice.

Instagram: @jupiterhotel

About the artist

Lake Job: Cosmic Gardner
Likes: daydreaming, doubles, appreciation, meta, contrast, exploring new mediums, being sweet! food so much, having a good time
Instagram: @feintly

Day 12: Great Harvest

Great Harvest PDX, located at the corner of 2nd and Yamhill in downtown Portland, is locally owned and operated and has been a staple in the downtown community for over 35 years. Our amazing crew strives to provide exceptional customer service and is known for baking phenomenal breads, pastries, and cookies, in addition to homemade soups and delicious sandwiches. We love our downtown community and support many organizations through food donations such as Outside In, Blanchet House, Urban Gleaners, and Street Roots. In a struggling effort to keep our doors open during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have trimmed our production, hours, and staff but are determined to succeed. We’re cleaning diligently, requiring social distancing, and operating on a take-out only platform, but we’re still here!
~ Jamey, owner

Facebook: @greatharvestportland

About the artist

Alejo Siegert is a stop-motion producer and artist based in Portland, Oregon. Originally from the Caribbean region of Colombia, Alejo likes to bring his warm and tropical stories to life through puppet making and writing. During his studies in animation and filmmaking Alejo has produced multiple festival award winning shorts as well as having made really cute, felted puppets. Now, Alejo writes stories while working as a puppet wrangler for an upcoming Netlfix stop-motion project.

Day 11: Wild Shaman!

Welcome to Wild Shaman!

We are a Portland, Oregon-based rug shop specializing in rare and antique Anatolian rugs and kilims. Each handmade piece is one-of-a-kind, sourced directly from the families making them. We personally inspect, clean, and repair all items before shipping, and support ethical practices in the production of Wild Shaman products.

Instagram: @wildshamanpdx

About the artist

Yahira Hernandez - I am a freelance art director, motion designer, and illustrator originally from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico who ended up being a New Yorker. Now I find myself in this new land called Portland, OR. I enjoy designing, animating, finding new ways to challenge myself, and above all collaborating with others. My work is inspired by the wonderful world around me, people I meet, and my adorable nieces.

Day 10: Addy's Sandwich Bar!

Addy’s Sandwich Bar started as a food cart in 2009 in the Alder St. food cart pod with the goal of providing quick, simple, quality baguette sandwiches. They offered a small menu of sandwiches, all on Little T Baker shorty baguettes. In 2013 Addy’s sold the food cart and moved into 911 SW 10th Ave. Now, with an amazing staff of five, they offer an expanded menu that includes power salads, panini sandwiches, homemade soups, leafy green salads, smoothies and a few sweets. They use simple ingredients, consciously raised meat and artisan bread to prepare creative combinations at fair prices for busy downtown lunchers.

Addy’s prepares free meals for people in need via multiple Portland non-profits through their lunch donation program, funded by customers who choose Donate-a-Meal with their online orders. Since March of 2020 they’ve transitioned to take-out and delivery only, and developed an online store that makes it easy to order ahead for quick, contactless pickup. Frequent updates can be found at @addyssandwichbar on Instagram.

About the artist

Hi! My name is Tamea Mitchell. I was born and raised in Northeast Portland. I've always been a creative and musically inclined person. I got into painting at the age of 14 at my middle school Trinity Lutheran, and I have to give props to my art teacher Ms. Rawls because she inspired me to keep painting and capturing my art. My work so far has been paintings of plus-size Black women. As a plus-size person I never saw paintings or drawings that looked like me so I decided to make it happen so that other little girls and women who are like me have something they can connect with. I am a freshman this year at Oregon State University majoring in Pre-Graphic Design. I like to paint and create in general; I also do commission pieces.

Day 9: Hotel Eastlund!

Welcome to the finest boutique hotel in downtown Portland’s thriving Eastside. Hotel Eastlund has been welcoming out-of-town guests since we opened in June 2015. Enjoy a Portland friends & family experience at Hotel Eastlund. Get in a workout at our immaculate, appointment-only fitness center or grab takeout or delivery from a local restaurant. Our award-winning housekeeping and extreme sanitation measures ensure a restful getaway. From temperature checks to contactless check-in, we welcome you to enjoy our beautiful city.

About the artist

Marin Jurgens is an artist and graphic designer based in Portland, Oregon. Raised in a bicultural home where she speaks Japanese and English with her parents, Marin found solace through creating art when she lacked confidence in her ethnic identity. Through a variety of mediums including watercolors, oil paint, graphite, and digital art, Marin strives to use her artistic skills to amplify underrepresented voices in her community. Next year, she will be attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to work toward an AAS in communications design and a BFA in graphic design.

Day 8: 40 LBS

40 LBS is a specialty coffee bar in the heart of the Historic Yamhill District in downtown Portland, Oregon, proud to partner with local companies to bring you the best of the Pacific Northwest. 40 LBS Coffee Bar serves Stumptown coffee, Steven Smith teas, Bakeshop pastries, Spielman Bagels, Brew Dr. Kombucha, Alpenrose Dairy products and Holy Kakow chocolate & syrups.

About the artist

Caleb is 4 years old and originally from Austin, Texas. He was first inspired to do art this summer after seeing Mike Bennett’s Alberta-saurus PDX. He made six of his own cardboard dinosaur cut-outs with the help of his parents and displayed them in front of his house. He loves to draw, paint, play with dinosaurs and cars, build things, dance, and hike with his family.

Day 7: Columbia Art and Drafting

Columbia Art and Drafting has been a fixture in the Portland community for more than 25 years. Our shop has served as a creative haven for local artists and professions since its inception. We've been at our current location on East Burnside since the very beginning, growing from a small drafting supply store to the robust, comprehensive art goods hub we are today.

About the artist

Hey! My name is Carlos Enciso aka RaccoonSlices on most platforms. I'm a Colombian born artist now living in Portland OR. I like both cutesy cartoons and Death Metal, and that same mix of cute and scary is what drives my art style.

These days its hard to list hobbies, but besides art I like traveling, exploring the PNW, and meeting new people! Let's be friends!

Day 6: Republica!

República is a casual yet ambitious place built around guisados—the stewed fillings that go in tortas and tortillas—and corn masa. Right now, República is getting its masa from Three Sisters, but aspires to mill and nixtamalize its own. It also has a not-so-secret weapon in tortilla maker Doña Chapis, who does her own quesadilla pop-ups several days a week. She previously worked at Mi Mero Mole, where you could see her pressing masa through the window facing Southwest 5th Avenue.

About the artist

Éabha Ashby is 7 years old and in the 2nd grade at Rose City Park Elementary. Éabha enjoys waffles, candy, and animals. Her favorite kind of art is painting. She is excited to be showing her art in Winterland this year!

Day 5: Next Adventure!

Next Adventure is more than an outdoor store – it’s a community. Founders Deek and Bryan are adventurers and friends who have spent 23 years building an expert team that is unmatched in its dedication to Oregon, exploring, and fun. Competitive pricing and offerings such as rentals, tuning, and events have made Next Adventure a staple in Portland and beyond. We can’t wait to get back to hanging in person with our awesome extended family. With four stores and a web presence, we have the product to meet your needs, at the right price. Thank you for shopping local and supporting our small business. We’re glad to be here, and lucky to have you.

About the Artist

Madeleine Arana is a rootin’ tootin’ gal. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2019 with a BFA in Animation, she drove across the country to pursue her love for stop-motion photography. When she’s not making tiny people and puppets, she’s making comics and drawing self portraits of herself sobbing. Spending most of her life in Florida, she’s not yet used to the temperatures of the Pacific Northwest and this piece was inspired by her need to bundle up and accidentally cosplay as the Michelin Man during winter. Check out her instagram for those comics and self portraits.

Day 4: Pinky!

Pinky is a retail shop with local artists/makers focusing on jewelry, apparel, accessories, art, stickers, prints & stationery. Come find us at NW 23rd Ave & Lovejoy St.

About the Artist

Natalia Cardona is an award-winning illustrator & designer based in Portland Oregon. Originally from Colombia's coffee region, Natalia spent her childhood surrounded by lush forests, mighty mountains, and crystalline rivers. Natalia's work translates her joyful connection with nature, whimsical flair, and inner child emotions into poetic imagery of simple everyday occurrences. A sunny stroll through the forest, a quiet sunset, a wanderlust starry sky, are ever-present elements in her visual narratives and designs. Nowadays, Natalia spends her time at her cozy studio designing everything from children's books to home goods, repeat patterns, and more.