Almost everyone knows that Oregon’s weather is at its best in the months of July, August and September and as a result there are many events programmed in those months designed to get people outside and also designed to get people to travel to our great state. In September there are wall to wall events now programmed for anyone that enjoys good music, cutting edge contemporary art, innovative and creative thinking, and of course world class food and drink. These cluster of events are all on the rise and worthy of a quick breakdown so you don’t miss a great experience here in Oregon. Continue reading... “September is a Month Full of Creative Festivals in Portland With New Ideas and New Collaborations”
Dan Wieden, co-founder and global executive creative director, also received the Lion of St. Mark award, given for “long and outstanding contribution to creativity and communications.”
Bend, OR – June 25, 2012. Faceout Studio recently held a successful casting call event introducing emerging local talent to the various print and film related opportunities the studio has to offer. The energy was extremely positive as the packed out house learned more about how to be cast for book covers and short film projects. Faceout plans to hold another event later this summer. To sign up, please contact [email protected].
Shot in one awesome in Portland, the new single by Portland’s “Worth” from his debut solo release “Six Foot Soul” due in August. Worth has been rocking the Portland scene for the last five years as the front man for NIAYH (Now Is All You Have) and is currently touring Europe to promote his new album. “Caught Up” is the first single and got a lot of people dancing during the Last Thursday street fest, check it out! Continue reading... “A music video for Portland’s “Worth” shot at Last Thursday”
Bend, OR – June 13, 2012. Faceout Studio is collaborating with several partners to discover, recruit and train emerging talent in Bend for print and film related projects. This talent pool will be mentored and equipped to jump into the entertainment industry with some grounding, wisdom, a portfolio of work and refined professional skills.
Faceout Studio, a firm specializing in book design since 1996, has recently expanded its services to include film production. Whether for book covers or film, Faceout has ongoing needs for casting models and actors. Continue reading... “FACEOUT STUDIO OFFERS LOCAL MODELS AND ACTORS OPPORTUNITY AND TRAINING”
Christi Wright-Ross, Jan Wright and Shawn Ross of Wrightberry's Cakes & Cupcakes
With the large number of artisanal culinary talent in Oregon, it was no surprise that we were able to find an amazing local cake designer to create a masterpiece for the Grimm, Season 2 celebratory kick off press conference event. The storybook cake was made by hand from the local designer, Wrightberry’s Cakes & Cupcakes in Oregon City.
The Portland Incubator Experiment (PIE) is a partnership among leading brands, technology innovators, and Wieden+Kennedy — the largest privately held advertising and communications company in the world. It serves as a hub for community, entrepreneurship, and creative thinking.
It’s a collaborative center where brands, tech, and culture meet to explore and redefine brand experiences. And another example of how Wieden+Kennedy and its brand partners are continuously innovating on the edges of tech, culture, and brand experiences.
In 2010 Mayor Willis Van Dusen declared June 7 to be “Goonies Day” to commemorate the release of the film back in 1985. 
