MORSound: Free Concert – Saturday, July 31st

A full day and night of Music On the River, Saturday July 31st! PDX Bridge Festival present an historic, outdoor free concert and performance featuring Portland’s best musical and performance acts. Join us on the Eastside of the Hawthorne Bridge at Water and Salmon Streets for MORSound.

Activities—besides five hours of stellar music on three stages—include street performance, live art, local shops, art installations, info booths, and a kids area. Willamette Jetboat Tours will be running every 30 minutes between 7-9pm departing from the Fire House boat dock..

And don’t miss a special two-hour media and music spectacular on the Hawthorne Bridge! This event has something for everyone…even an official theme song by AFTERPARTY band Sweet Snacks!!

BRIDGING CULTURES – 4-9pm (Doors Open at 3:30pm)

All Ages/Free (suggested $5 donation)

A sampling of Portland’s diverse communities, MC’d by Tres Shannon of Voodoo Doughnuts. This afternoon, open-air concert includes Music all day on 3 Stages. Kids’ Pavilion with Sound Roots School of Music, the Right Brain Initiative, crafts, and Battle of the Band Camp. Sustainability and Ambiance by City Repair, Friends of Trees, Bamboo Temples and Todji Kurtzman. Food by some of Portland’s great vendors. Beer & Wine Garden by Lagunitas Brewing Company and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly.

DOME STAGE

4:30-5:15pm – NIAYH

5:30-6:15pm – Chervona

6:30-7:15pm – Philly’s Phunkestra

7:30-8:15pm – Sneakin’ Out

8:30-9:30pm – March Fourth Marching Band (Parade to the Hawthorne Bridge Centennial Party!)

10:00-10:45pm – Buoy LaRue

SOLAR STAGE

4:00-4:45pm – Manimalhouse

5:00-5:30 – Boka Marimba

6:00-6:45pm – Venerable Showers of Beauty Gamelan

7:00-7:45pm – Dusu Mali Band

8:00-8:45pm – Nuestro + Medicine for the People

9:15-10:00pm – Reggie Houston

10:30-11:00pm – Reva Devito

SOUND ROOTS KID’S STAGE

4:45-5:00pm – Mo Phillips

5:35-6:00pm – World Tour: winner of the Battle of the Bands

6:45-7:00pm – Us, The Band

7:45-8:00pm – The Funk Dover Project

8:45-9:00pm – Steve Hall Quintet

THE HAWTHORNE BRIDGE CENTENNIAL PARTY – 9 – 11pm

All Ages/Free – On the Hawthorne Bridge!

The crescendo of the event at 9:30pm is LIFT 100 the Hawthorne Bridge Centennial Party. Join us on the nation’s oldest working vertical lift bridge as we celebrate its centennial in style with an enormous interactive media display on the lift span of the Hawthorne Bridge with music by some of your favorite Portland bands.

MOBILE GROOVE BOMB

9:00-9:30pm – a Parade to the bridge with MarchFourth Marching Band

9:30-10:15pm – Solovox

10:15-11:00pm – DJ GlobalRuckus


AND DON’T FORGET THE AFTERPARTY…..! – 11pm – 3am

All Ages/$10

Come down off the Hawthorne Bridge and keep the party going late into the night with the MORSound Afterparty.

DOME STAGE

11:00-11:45pm – Vokab Kompany

12MIDNIGHT – Wanderlust Circus

12:45-1:45am – Sweet Snacks

1:45-3:00am – Sidecar Tommy (of Beats Antique)

SOLAR STAGE

11:30pm-12:15am – Manhandel

12:30-1:15am – Trio Subtonic


LISTEN LIFE ON KBOO 90.7 FM, OR AT KBOO.FM/LISTEN – all day broadcast of the event!

HAWTHORNE BRIDGE WOODCUT

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“Hawthorne Bridge” Woodcut (limited edition) —$200

Craig Conahan’s iconic woodcut of the Hawthorne Bridge has become something of a favorite around here. Not only did we make it the centerfold of the 2010 calendar and turn it into a shirt, we also use it on our letterhead! We think you’ll love it too, which is why we are offering a limited edition, handmade print of the image on archival paper. Also available framed.

About the art: Woodcut with Chine-colle on archival paper. 19×38 inches.

STEEL BRIDGE BELT BUCKLE

Steel Bridge Belt Buckle — $275

When local jewelry designer Lolo showed us her custom Steel Bridge belt buckle it was love at first sight!  “The river—and symbolically the bridges—are incredibly special to me personally,” she says, “and in that spirit, I created a sterling silver belt buckle as a tribute. It celebrates not only the Steel Bridge, but Oregon as well, with Portland especially highlighted by an Oregon Sunstone set in it’s place.” Weighing in at 3.5 ounces of pure silver with a mirror finish, the belt buckle also features a 4mm faceted gem that is mined locally. The buckle measures approximately 3″ x 2.25″, and can fit belt straps up to 1.5″ wide. Each piece is made special for the buyer, so please allow two weeks for delivery.

2010 BRUNCH ON THE BRIDGE! – Saturday, August 7th

Bridging the Gap of Hunger

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE TIME LAPSE VIDEO FROM THE EVENT!

As the finale event of the festival, the Brunch on the Bridge—which will transform the center lanes of the Hawthorne Bridge into a public green space fit for a picnic of thousands—is intended to raise awareness around issues of hunger in our communities and strengthen the bonds between our urban and rural communities through the food we eat. Please bring a Non-Perishable food item to contribute to Fish Emergency Services.

This ticketed event, held from 10am-1pm on Saturday, August 7, centers on an open-air food experience in a nontraditional location. Lucky participants will get a chance to experience the Hawthorne Bridge in a playful and fantastic environment! The event entrance is on the Westside of the Hawthorne Bridge, and tickets will be available on the day of the event.

Food is not provided, but a selection of Portland’s best food carts will be on hand, or you’re welcome to bring your own picnic basket to enjoy!

Participating Food Carts:

Parking:

The Bite of Oregon is happening that same day so parking on the West Side of the Hawthorne Bridge will be limited, but we are making secure vehicle  parking available on the East End of the Bridge in the ODOT lot at SE Water St. and Main for $3 a car. It’s a pleasant 5 minute walk over the Hawthorne to the event gates on the West End of the Hawthorne Bridge. Bike parking is free, and can be found near the Westside event entrance. We always encourage public transportation. Please note that buses will be re-routed during the bridge closure. Find more information about routes and stops at http://trimet.org

A FEW MORE THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

Alcohol is not permitted.

Wear flat shoes! High heels are not encouraged on the lawn or on the bridge grating, as it could create a trip hazard.

We look forward to seeing you at Portland’s newest temporary park!

Presented in partnership with:

Whole Foods Market

Additional support provided by:

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Ticketing provided by:

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