Spalding was raised in Portland, Oregon, and was a musical prodigy, playing violin in the Chamber Music Society of Oregon at five years old. She was later both self-taught and -trained on a number of instruments, including guitar and bass. Her proficiency earned her scholarships to Portland ...
Portland and Oregon in general is just so beautiful. The idea that you can drive 45 minutes outside the city and experience a gorgeous waterfall is so cool! That night we ate at 3 Doors Down Café, a cozy Italian restaurant and a favorite of Sue and Tony’s. The seared scallopes were...
Oregon: In Other Words Many of the iconic sketches from “Portlandia” take place at the fictional Women and Women First bookstore, but those scenes were actually filmed at the Portland feminist community center and bookstore In Other Words. The store closed in 2018, but fans can still visit...
We hadn’t been to Neskowin since the summer I was pregnant with Isaac, so it felt like it was time to introduce our boy to that magical stretch of the Oregon Coast. First though, a night in Portland to break up the trip and to enjoy the city we’ve seen too little of these past...