Category Archives: Events
Come to the RCPNA Sponsored “We All Belong” National Night Out Event Tuesday August 7th
On Saturday July 14 a group of women and children, some who were new to Portland, were picnicking and playing in Normandale Park when they were verbally attacked by a woman who screamed at them that they didn’t “belong” in the park and that they should “go back where you came from”. The Rose City Park community is organizing this event to stand with our refugee and immigrant neighbors and to support everyone’s right to feel safe in the community. “We All Belong here!” Please join us for a fun family event!
To volunteer or donate to the event email: rosecityeventinfo@gmail.com”
Hollywood and Rose City Park Neighborhood Associations Sponsor Family Concerts in the Park July 21 and 28
Portland, Oregon — Join Hollywood and Rose City Park Neighborhood Associations for their two Family Concerts in the Park. The Saturday, July 21 concert will feature The Kooltones. The classic rock cover band includes musicians Marty McCray, Jeff Munkers and Andy Campbell and Cam Dutz. Several of the band members have been playing together for nearly 40 years –they’ve played about every 50’s and 60’s hit song and have expanded their repertoire to include 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and even some current hits. They will get everyone dancing!
The July 28 concert will feature the group Bayou Boyz – who play Louisiana Blues, Swamp Pop, Cajun and Funk styles. The band includes musicians: Steve Kerin, Mark Shark, Brian Foxworth and David Kahl. Picnickers will feel the spirit and groove to their unique sound.
The Concerts will be held at the west end of Rose City Park near Thompson and NE 62nd Avenue. Entertainment starts at 6 pm and runs until 8 pm. Pack a picnic basket or get some carryout from a local neighborhood eatery.
Come enjoy the music and meet some of your neighbors!
Second free concert in park this Saturday, July 29 6-8pm
Our July 29th concert will feature LaRhonda Steele with Louis “King Louie” Pain. The duo appears annually at the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival (the 2nd largest blues festival in the U.S.), and they’ll be performing at Italy’s prestigious Porretta Soul Festival just days before their appearance at Rose City Park! LaRhonda’s daughters Lauren and Sarah will also perform, to complete an evening filled with a mix of blues, jazz, and gospel. More online at larhondasteele.com and louispain.com.
More info about the free concert here: rcpna.org/events-calendar/summer-concerts
A couple of photos from last weekend’s concert. Everyone had a lot of fun with the Irish dancers on a beautiful summer night in Portland!
Reminder: Free Concert in the Park this Saturday! (6-8pm)
Reminder to bring the whole family out to a fun (and free!) evening in Rose City Park this Saturday.
Saturday July 22, 2017
Our July 22nd concert will be an Irish Hooley, featuring Nancy Conescu, along with the Murray School of Irish Dancing. Nancy is widely recognized, particularly throughout Ireland, for her vocal and guitar work, where she has appeared on concert stages, radio, and television. The Murray Irish Dance Troupe, well known for its high-energy performances and vividly attractive costumes, never fails to engage its audience, whether young or old. Every performance is marked by toe tapping, foot stomping and hand-clapping in the spirit of Irish culture, music, and tradition. For more information, please visit murrayirishdance.com.
Summer Concerts – More info (July 22 and July 29 6-8pm)
New information posted about the wonderful artists we have planned for this year. Click below to view the summer concerts page with the latest.