Jeff Schmitt, OregonLive.com

Jeff Schmitt, OregonLive.com

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I am a Senior Producer at OregonLive.com. I generally fix things more often than I break them.   Contact me: jschmitt[at]oregonlive.com

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Portland weekend events, May 18-20: UFO Festival, NW Animation Festival and Mt. Tabor Artwalk

Posted on Oregon Events on May 18, 2012, 10:20AM

The annual UFO Festival, the Rose City Used Book Fair and the Kenton Street Fair are just a sampling of this weekend's offerings. Full story »
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Portland Mother's Day weekend events, May 11-13: St. Johns Bizarre, Eugene Mirman and 'Best New Band'

Posted on Oregon Events on May 10, 2012, 10:00AM

Welcome to what promises to be a warm, sunny and altogether lovely Mother's Day weekend in Portland.  Full story »
Farm house.

Portland weekend events, May 4-6: Cinco de Mayo, Kentucky Derby and 'The Maltese Falcon'

Posted on Oregon Events on May 03, 2012, 6:09PM

Cinco de Mayo awaits you, as does the Kentucky Derby, and the obligatory Derby parties (and hats).  Full story »

I really like 'Dr. Katz' and 'Home Movies.'

Maybe you should revisit.

Either way, thanks for the great comment. Enjoy your weekend.

Portland Saturday Market

Portland weekend events, April 27-29: Stumptown Comics Festival, GermanFest and Live Wire!

Posted on Oregon Events on April 27, 2012, 10:50AM

This weekend, the Stumptown Comics Festival, the beers of Germanfest, and the always delightful Live Wire! await us. Full story »
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Portland weekend events, April 20-22: Record Store Day, National Park Month, Year of the Dragon

Posted on Oregon Events on April 20, 2012, 11:20AM

This weekend in Portland, there are record stores to celebrate, great local bands to hear, Belgian-style beers to drink, and national parks to enjoy. Full story »
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Winterhawks: Coach Mike Johnston on Game 7 win, looking toward Tri-City (video)

Posted on Portland Winterhawks on April 19, 2012, 12:47PM

Watch highlights from Game 7 and listen to Winterhawks coach Mike Johnston discuss Portland's 2-0 shutout win over Kamloops, and the upcoming WHL Western Conference Finals against Tri-City.  Full story »

Fan reaction to Winterhawks' Game 7 win with OregonLive.com blogger Samantha Meese

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 19, 2012, 11:32AM

Watch highlights of Winterhawks' Game 7 win over Kamloops and listen to fan reaction from OregonLive.com blogger Samantha Meese.  

Tom-A-Hawk, Winterhawks mascot, saves his best dance moves for Game 7

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 19, 2012, 11:05AM

Portland Winterhawks mascot Tom-A-Hawk gets the crowd moving in the first period of Game 7 with an impressive display of agility and grace.  
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Winterhawks: Goalie Mac Carruth shuts out Kamloops in Game 7 (video)

Posted on Portland Winterhawks on April 19, 2012, 2:15AM

Winterhawks goalie Mac Carruth stopped 32 shots in a Game 7 shutout win over the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Western Conference Semifinals. Full story »

Winterhawks: Marcel Noebels talks about scoring decisive goal in Game 7

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 19, 2012, 2:00AM

Portland Winterhawks' Marcel Noebels talks about his decisive goal in Portland's 2-0 Game 7 win against the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Western Conference Semifinals. 

Winterhawks: Coach Mike Johnston talks about Game 7 win over Kamloops

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 19, 2012, 1:26AM

Portland Winterhawks coach Mike Johnston talks about his team's 2-0 Game 7 victory over the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Western Conference Semifinals. Portland will face Tri-City in the next round. 

Winterhawks: Goalie Mac Carruth dominant in Game 7 shutout of Kamloops

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 19, 2012, 12:16AM

Portland Winterhawks goalie Mac Carruth made 32 saves in a Game 7 shutout win over the Kamloops Blazers. Coach Mike Johnston and Carruth talk about what went right against Kamloops in a 2-0 win that sends Portland to the WHL Western Conference Finals. 

Winterhawks: Ty Rattie and coach Mike Johnston discuss the star forward's neck injury after Game 5

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 15, 2012, 1:17AM

Portland Winterhawks star right wing Ty Rattie and coach Mike Johnson discussed Rattie's neck injury and how it affected his play during Game 5 of the WHL Playoffs, a 7-2 loss to Kamloops. Rattie suffered the injury on an illegal check from behind by Blazers' JC Lipon during Game 4. 
Winterhawks: Ty Rattie and coach Mike Johnston discuss the star forward's neck injury after Game 5

Winterhawks: Ty Rattie and coach Mike Johnston discuss Rattie's neck injury after Game 5 (video)

Posted on Portland Winterhawks on April 15, 2012, 1:14AM

Winterhawks leading scorer Ty Rattie returned to the lineup three days after sustaining a neck injury that knocked him out of Game 4. Coach Mike Johnston and Rattie discussed how the injury contributed to his performance Saturday. Full story »

WHL Playoffs: Winterhawks coach Mike Johnston on Game 5 loss to Kamloops

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 15, 2012, 1:06AM

Portland Winterhawks head coach Mike Johnston addresses the media following his team's 7-2 loss to Kamloops in Game 5 of the WHL Western Conference semifinals. The Winterhawks take a 3-2 series lead into Monday's game in Kamloops. 

Winterhawks' Joseph Morrow on Game 5 loss to Kamloops

Posted on Videos from OregonLive.com on April 15, 2012, 12:05AM

Winterhawks defenseman Joseph Morrow talks about his team's 7-2 loss to Kamloops Saturday night at the Rose Garden and discusses what Portland will need to do on the road to close out the series.  
Packy turns 50

Portland weekend events, April 13-15: Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Filmed by Bike and Soul'd Out

Posted on Oregon Events on April 12, 2012, 6:39PM

It's officially festival season in Portland. Bridgetown Comedy Festival is underway, so if you're on the east side the strange sound that you hear is probably laughter; Filmed By Bike is getting started, too. Plus, the Oregon Zoo's beloved elephant, Packy, turns 50. Full story »
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Portland Easter weekend events, April 6-8: Umbrella Festival, 'Hortlandia' and Bats

Posted on Oregon Events on April 05, 2012, 5:11PM

It should be pretty easy to make this Easter weekend a good one, so follow along closely as we reveal a lovingly-curated list of Portland events. Full story »
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Portland weekend events, March 30 - April 1: Tulip Festival, Faux Film Festival and 'Mad Men'

Posted on Oregon Events on March 30, 2012, 10:35AM

This lovingly-curated list of Portland events is practical, but is no joke -- because your weekend is no laughing matter.  Full story »
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Portland weekend events, March 23-25: 'Malt Ball', Better Living Show ... and pudding wrestling?

Posted on Oregon Events on March 22, 2012, 4:44PM

This weekend brings us the Better Living Show, PDX Bicycle Show and the Malt Ball. Don't use the weather as an excuse, use this lovingly-curated list of Portland events. Full story »
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Portland weekend events, March 16-18: St. Patrick's Day, 'Wicked' and March Madness

Posted on Oregon Events on March 16, 2012, 12:41PM

A sizable portion of the population has come down with the seasonal affected disorder known as March Madness, but many others are more excited for the madness that is St. Patrick's Day. Full story »
Downtown Portland and Willamette River

Things to do in Portland if you're in town for the NCAA Tournament

Posted on Oregon Events on March 13, 2012, 6:40PM

The NCAA Tournament is in Portland this week and if you're visiting the Rose City because you've caught March Madness you may need some help planning your non-basketball itinerary. Full story »
Sunday Mocha

Portland weekend events, March 9-11: 'Zelda' art, New Multitudes and a Bach-a-thon

Posted on Oregon Events on March 08, 2012, 5:55PM

This weekend: Hear Woody Guthrie's songs re-imagined; watch the early films of 'Drive' director Nicolas Refn; and see what some local artists have done to add to Zelda's legend. Full story »
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Portland weekend events, March 2-4: 'Enter the Dragon', March Fourth, and a Spelling Bee

Posted on Oregon Events on March 01, 2012, 6:25AM

There's a lot to like in town this weekend (Bruce Lee, Bob Saget, March Fourth Marching Band), regardless of the weather, as you'll see in this lovingly-curated list of Portland events. Full story »
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Portland weekend events, Feb. 24-26: Rothko-mania, Typhoon, and the Oscars

Posted on Oregon Events on February 23, 2012, 1:00PM

A new Mark Rothko exhibit at PAM coincides with a production of 'Red' at PCS; PIFF wraps up this weekend just in time for the the Oscars; and Typhoon screens their new live DVD at Clinton St. before heading out on tour. Full story »
Red Light Clothing hosts naked shopping spree

Portland weekend events, Feb. 17-19: PDX Jazz Festival, Naked Shopping Spree and Zwickelmania

Posted on Oregon Events on February 16, 2012, 2:35PM

The PDX Jazz Festival is here, PIFF is still in full swing and Zwickelmania returns to satisfy your beer-tasting needs. Oh, and hey, Jon Lovitz is in town ... yeah, that's the ticket.  Full story »
8th Annual Worst Day of the Year Ride

Portland weekend events, Feb. 10-12: PIFF, Pacific NW Sportsmen's Show and the Worst Day of the Year

Posted on Oregon Events on February 10, 2012, 11:08AM

The weekend is here, as is PIFF, but so is the worst day of the year. Well, the Worst Day of the Year Ride, anyway.  Full story »
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Portland weekend events, Feb. 3-5: Portland Seafood & Wine Festival, Farmers Market, and Winterfolk

Posted on Oregon Events on February 02, 2012, 11:25AM

There is dry, sunny weather in the forecast for this weekend. Fortunately there are a number of interesting reasons to get out and enjoy it. Full story »
Portland International Auto Show

Portland weekend events, Jan. 27-29: Portland Auto Show, International Cat Show, and Comedy

Posted on Oregon Events on January 26, 2012, 2:20PM

If you love cars, cats or comedy then I have good news for you regarding this weekend. Full story »