MARCH MALT BALL 2012 March 24
Portland Mercury and The Oregon Brewers Guild present the very first Malt Ball - bringing together two of the best things about Portland: BANDS and BEER. Bossanova Ballroom, 722 E Burnside, Portland 2 pm- midnight , $20-25 includes commemorative mug, 4 tasting tickets and show entry. portlandmercury.com/maltball
GORGE WINEGROWERS’ CELEBRATION FOR HOSPICE: GIVE + TASTE March 24
Help support the efforts of Heart of Hospice Foundation, all while enjoying a memorable evening with the winemakers and winegrowers who will be pouring an amazing variety of wines from the Columbia River Gorge. Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River 5:30-10:30 pm, $75 includes commemorative wine glass, wine tasting, seated dinner, dance and more columbiagorgewine.com
JOAN OF ARC SAISON BEER RELEASE PARTY March 24
Collaboration beer release party between Girls Inc, U-Brew PDX and Bazi Bierbrasserie. All proceeds from the Joan of Arc sales will support Girls Inc. Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 SE 32nd, Portland 6:30 pm bazipdx.com
LAMBIC BLENDING SEMINAR March 24
Blend and taste 6 different styles of lambics. Reservations required, call 503-234-8888. Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 SE 32nd, Portland 4 pm, $20 bazipdx.com
BAZI BIERBRASSERIE TURNS ONE May 26
Celebrate Bazi’s first birthday with live music, drink specials, and complimentary food while supplies last. 32nd Ave will be closed and converted into a beer garden! Bazi Bierbrasserie, 1522 SE 32nd, Portland 4 pm bazipdx.com
WEST COAST DISTILLERS TROUPE TRAVELING SPIRITS SHOW March 28
This community event features West Coast distillers like Bull Run Distilling Company, who want to show off their goods and make you some cocktails! The Original, 300 SW 6th, Portland
NORTHWEST WINES AND TAPAS DINNER March 30
This unique dinner will feature specific foods from the amazing bounty of the Northwest as well as wine pairings from the same region. Come learn about the different wine regions in Oregon’s vibrant backyard. Plus there will be some special pricing on featured wines for class participants. White Buffalo Wine Bar & Bistro, 4040 Westcliff Drive, Hood River, OR 6-8 pm, $35 whitebuffalowines.com
NORTH WILLAMETTE WINE TRAIL WEEKEND March 31- April 1
Spend a weekend exploring wine country and journey to 24 (yep 24!) neighboring wineries located just minutes from Portland. This wine filled weekend will also feature culinary samples, wine education and plenty of fun. North Willamette Vintners Wineries, Washington County 11 am-4 pm, $45 per person includes wine tastings at all 24 wineries, food pairings, wine activities and more. Special Sunday only ticket is $35. northwillamettevintners.org
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