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This week, we head to Portland's Crystal Ballroom, the haunted concert venue that inspired the eclectic, art-filled vibes of the Crystal Hotel. Owned today by McMenamins, this iconic building has been everything from a debutante's playground to a psychedelic rock stage—and it has the ghost stories to prove it.Originally opened in 1914 as Cotillion Hall, the Crystal Ballroom has seen it all: flapper-era scandals, jazz-fueled controversies, Lola Baldwin's crusade to shut it down (yep, that Lola—the first female police officer in the U.S.), and the unstoppable spirit of Montrose Ringler, who once moved the party onto a boat to dodge a shutdowns. Seriously.We'll walk you through the building's many lives—from hosting acts like Tina Turner, James Brown, and the Grateful Dead, to falling into disrepair and being resurrected by McMenamins in 1997. Today, it's famous for its floating dance floor (one of the last in the country!), legendary concerts, and—oh yes—its resident spirits.

We've made some new pod besties, and they are just as spooky as we are!In this deliciously haunted crossover, we team up with Caitlyn and Cassie from PNW Haunts & Homicides to share ghost stories, history, and a healthy dose of shenanigans from Portland's Crystal Hotel—a McMenamins property with a haunted, glamorous, and queer-friendly past.While staying at the Crystal Hotel to record our episode on Portland's infamous Shanghai Tunnels (check out Episode 69!), we couldn't resist diving into the hotel's own history.Shaped like a pizza slice and stacked with nearly a century of secrets, this boutique hotel has been home to nightclubs, underground gambling rings, a subterranean bathhouse, and has played a meaningful role as a safe haven for Portland's LGBTQ+ community. Now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Crystal Hotel is more than just a fun place to crash after ghost-hunting—it's a living time capsule, with music, mystery, and possibly a few lingering spirits echoing through its halls.If you're into haunted hotels, queer history, and storytelling that sometimes goes off the rails (in the best way), this one's for you.

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In this spooky and delightfully unhinged episode, we're joined by “extra special” guests Shea & Jody from Rainy Day Rabbit Holes to explore the strange history and haunted happenings of Portland's Crystal Hotel, a pizza-slice-shaped building with a century of stories baked in.Located in the Pearl District, this vibrant, music-themed boutique hotel—now owned by McMenamins—has a rich and colorful past. It's been everything from an auto parts store and a hotspot for underground gambling, to a string of lively nightclubs and a men's-only subterranean bathhouse. Today, thanks to its significance as a safe and social space for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, it can be found on the National Register of Historic Places.Whether you're into true crime, paranormal encounters, or offbeat local history, this episode has something for you. Don't miss this deep dive into one of Portland's most fascinating hotels!Visit our website! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Patreon, & more! If you have any true crime, paranormal, or witchy stories you'd like to share with us & possibly have them read (out loud) on an episode, email us at pnwhauntsandhomicides@gmail.com or use this link. There are so many ways that you can support the show: BuyMeACoffee, Spreaker, or by leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Sources

The haunting stories behind Portland, Oregon's most supernatural locations reveal tragic histories and ongoing paranormal activity that continues to affect visitors and staff today.• The White Eagle bar harbors three ghosts from a tragic love story that ended in three lives lost• Staff at the White Eagle confirm experiencing perfume scents, mysterious objects, and shadowy figures that match historical accounts• The lake at Laurelhurst Park is haunted by the spirit of a woman who drowned in 1936 under mysterious circumstances ruled as suicide• A jogger's encounter with a drowning woman who vanished when he tried to save her suggests a residual haunting at Laurelhurst• Edgefield, once a poor farm and orphanage, contains energy-draining entities and a child-like apparition that has been known to chase visitors• McMenamins maintains a "ghost log" at Edgefield where guests can document their paranormal encountersSupport the showEditing done by Connor Luther @clfilms.coMusic by @thundercatlouisMerch Here

The end of the year and we close out at the studioe with a bottleshare. We have some good ones from breweries of the past, and timeless flavors we hope to see in the future. Damian navigates a tongue twister, John returns to a tasty beer, Bronwyn teaches us about a new game, Ryan realizes he will miss us. New beginings and fond farewelss on this episode of Brew Happy!

There's nothing like a hot spring soak in the coldest, darkest days of the year. Oregon, famously gray and/or chilly for a significant portion of the year, is thankfully home to a wealth of places to go soaking, spread out across scenic landscapes throughout the state. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we explore some of Oregon's best and most beautiful places to soak, from the wellness spas in Portland to the rustic pools found way out in the high desert. Wherever you are in Oregon, there's bound to be hot water nearby. Here are some highlights from this week's show: What's the best place to soak in Portland? Oregon's forested hot springs have mixed reviews. Why the high desert might be the best place to soak in Oregon. You can always try a McMenamins. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we prepare for an upcoming appreciation party for our Patreon supporters, we take a moment at the studio to reflect on our inventory. We couldn't resist sharing some stouts. Bronwyn starts with a cider before going dark, Ryan leans into a bourbon barrel aged stout, Damian tastes some tiramisu, and John brings some special spirits. High and low ABV, and a some surprises along the way on this episode of Brew Happy!

Sara tells us the history + haunted happenings of Portland's White Eagle Saloon + Hotel. Sources https://portlandghosts.com/white-eagle-saloon/ https://www.mcmenamins.com/white-eagle-saloon-hotel https://eliotneighborhood.org/2010/01/08/the-white-eagle-saloon/ https://offbeatoregon.com/1703c.white-eagle-shanghai-spot-435.html https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/food/oregon/mcmenamins-white-eagle-saloon-haunted-or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1o3FKgoCks https://hauntedhouses.com/oregon/white-eagle-pub-and-hotel/ https://blog.mcmenamins.com/white-eagle-lore-reexamined/

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shows that movie ticket sales are still lagging behind from prepandemic numbers. At the same time, one in three TikTok users say the app drove them to watch a movie in theaters, according to marketing research from the company. What has pandemic recovery looked like for Oregon theaters? Did Barbenheimer save some cinemas? To answer these questions and more we’ll hear from three different theaters. Loretta Miles is the owner of Salem Cinema in Salem. Rachel Flesher is the district manager of special events and theaters for McMenamins. And Steve Herring is the CEO of Living Room Theaters. They all join us to discuss how the pandemic has changed movie going.

Undocumented people can now apply for professional licenses, another WA athlete is headed to the Olympics, and McMenamins is sticking with Tacoma, despite losses. It's our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. You have the power! Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW. We want to hear from you! Follow us on Instagram at SeattleNowPod, or leave us feedback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I record live at McMenamins UFO Festival in McMinnville, Oregon. I set up a booth within this 30,000+ person event to record interactions with attendees discussing their experiences at this very unique event.. Aliens, AI, Bigfoot, channeling, and so much more! Be there with us!Recorded May 18, 2024 in McMinnville, Oregonwww.ufofest.comThe McMenamins UFO Festival, held annually in McMinnville, Oregon, is one of the largest and most popular UFO festivals in the United States. Inspired by the famous 1950 Trent UFO photos, the festival began in 1999 and now attracts thousands of attendees. Key features include presentations by renowned UFO researchers, workshops, and panel discussions, alongside whimsical events like an alien costume parade and contest. The festival also offers film screenings, live music, street performances, and special brews by McMenamins, ensuring a festive and educational experience for all ages. Typically held over a weekend in May, centered around McMenamins' Hotel Oregon, the festival has become a significant cultural event in Oregon, drawing visitors nationwide. It promotes community engagement and local tourism while encouraging an open-minded exploration of UFO phenomena. With family-friendly activities, unique merchandise, and a lively atmosphere, the McMenamins UFO Festival is a standout event celebrating the mysterious and unknown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

McMenamins pubs, breweries and hotels are notoriously haunted. We've featured a couple of McMenamins establishments on episodes and The White Eagle Saloon is another one of those properties. The saloon describes itself as, "Echoing with tales of ghosts, mischief and mayhem, this 1905 saloon and hotel reverberates with live music and funky attitude." This is one of Portland's oldest bars and one of its most haunted. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of the White Eagle Saloon! The Moment in Oddity features Sky Camping and This Month in History features the debut of Planet of the Apes. Our location was suggested by Annie Caredio. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/03/hgb-ep-532-white-eagle-saloon.html  Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Counting Breaths by: Tim Kulig (timkulig.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

This time the guys chat about jury duty, Jeff's Capades, cooking stories, Buddy's Chicken and Waffles, and Girl Trouble's 40th Anniversary. 00:00 – The show kicks off with a Woot Woot, Jeff shares that Cosmic Bottles is now selling Faygo, the Jugglaos drink of preference, and Justin thanks all of GCP's new listeners. He talks about the bonuses GCP offers to their Patrons, how people are sharing their love of GCP art, and being summoned for Jury Duty. The rest of the team shares their jury duty summons and the mixed results they've had with employers supporting the summons. 15:16 – Scott shares the craziest reason he witnessed someone giving to get out of jury duty, a live listener chimes in with how many times they've been summoned, and Jeff expresses the horror stories his wife experienced while working in the court sector. They wish Robin a Happy Birthday, Jeffrey Crocker talks about baking Robin an amazing cake, and where the event turned a little sideways. 30:40 – Scott talks about his cooking adventures, Justin talks about skipping steps when deep frying, and his recent visit to Buddy's Chicken and Waffles. He gives props to their sauces, recommends putting in an extra order of fries, and Jeff reflects on the side hustles he took on in his early adult life. They express the amazing bonus of being an adult and eating dessert for breakfast and/or dinner, or hell, whenever #adultingrocks. 43:29 – Justin talks about the recent Tacoma History show he attended at the Spanish Ballroom at McMenamins, the beautiful history captured in the show, and they talk about concerts they're planning to attend. Scott talks about breaking his glasses at one of his most recent concert attendances, Justin gives a shout-out to the Weekly Volcano, and they express their love of the El Corazon.

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the federal investigation into McMenamins' tip-sharing practices, the new potential site for an MLB ballpark, and this week's declaration of a 90-day fentanyl state of emergency. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are comedian Julia Corral and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today's Episode: U.S. Department of Labor Says McMenamins Unlawfully Required Servers to Give Managers Portion of Tips [Willamette Week] Portland Diamond Project Eyes RedTail Golf Course for Potential MLB Ballpark, Entertainment District [Oregonian

Grand Craft Beer: Vance Wirtz, Brewmaster McMenamins Old St. Francis by Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon

If you're still looking for somewhere to take your visitors this holiday season, have you considered our underappreciated chain of artisanal pubs? I'm sure you're familiar with McMenamins and their playfully decorated spaces — it's pretty much inlaw catnip. Today we're sharing a conversation host Claudia Meza had earlier this year with producers Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni about our most and least favorite McMenamins. This conversation first aired on Jul 19, 2023 McMenamins locations discussed in today's show: Edgefield Kennedy School  Olympic Club Crystal Ballroom Blue Moon Tavern Back Stage Bar Grand Lodge Rams Head (Did you really read all the way down here just to see Claudia's cool Breeders shirt? Here you go!) Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Grand Craft Beer Podcast, we focus on…a different beer podcast. Our guest is Shannon McMenamin—whose father, Mike McMenamin, along with Shannon's uncle, Brian—founded the McMenamins empire of breweries, pubs, and hotels 40 years ago. Her new podcast, The Red Shed Tapes, focuses on the wealth of stories from all those renowned places and spaces (including Old St. Francis in Bend), managed with the help of Rob Vallance, who also joins the show. Listen to find out more about the 40 year's worth of stories of this uniquely Pacific Northwest empire.

Bend is one of Oregon's best jumping off points for natural adventures, whether you're skiing Mount Bachelor, climbing South Sister or biking around the high desert. But where should you stay while you're there? On this week's episode of Peak Northwest we dive into our favorite places to sleep in Bend, including boutique motels, a local hostel and a McMenamins with an ornate soaking pool. There are obviously many more lodging options in town. Our list does not get into any Airbnbs, corporate chain hotels or backcountry campsites. There are also many places we simply didn't get to. But if you can't figure out where you're going to sleep after paddling the Deschutes River or taking a brewery tour, these should at least get you started. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Several boutique motels have added modern design and amenities to refurbished buildings. Bunk+Brew is a European-style hostel with an extremely Bend vibe. Would you sleep in an old Catholic school? What if there was an incredible soaking pool? Tumalo State Park has a year-round campground just a few miles outside of town. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jody Ellen Akerman, owner of Bright Eye's Photography sits down with the crew. Bright Eye's Photography is located in Puyallup at 116 S Meridian #A. Their mission is to take absolutely captivating portraits of their customers that even they didn't know could be possible! Find them online and make your appointment today for a photo shoot consultation! 00:10 – Randy Newman welcomes listeners to this episode, Justin introduces Jody, and talks about the circles they've run together in the past. He talks about the newest toy he bought for the cats, the learning curve behind it, and Jody talks about what drew her into photography. She talks about the need to fulfill her creativity side, what got her started in photography, and where her business is located. 15:05 – Justin reflects on his visit to Big Whiskey in Puyallup, Jody talks about the vulnerability behind boudoir photography, and her lifetime love of capturing photos. Justin talks about the dopamine rushes he gets with his creativity at work, Jody explains what customers can expect from start to finish of a photoshoot, and how long the process overall takes. 30:02 – Justin talks about working with Jody to buy their house, his steampunk bar, and Jody talks about finding an amazing steampunk picture for it. She talks about performing at the Spanish Ballroom in McMenamins, Scott shares his interesting experience while ghost hunting at Brandy's Attic, and explains that The Union Club building was built crooked. 44:30 – Each shares if they are on Team Jacob or Team Edward, Jody talks about the different types of shoots she does, and the administrative side of the business. Justin talks about how having a team goes a long way, Jody recommends people find a good CPA, and the type of loan she took out for her business. Thanks, Jody for an awesome conversation and for sharing your love of art and music! Special Guest: Jody Ellen Akerman.

McMenamins Edgefield is located in Troutdale, Oregon and it is an historic hotel that features a little bit of everything from fine dining to concerts to a movie theater to a distillery and brewery to a spa and golf.  The spot once housed the county poor farm. There are several spirits here and some of them seem to be hitchhiking ghosts like our infamous friends at the Haunted Mansion. Over 30 minutes of personal experiences shared on this episode! Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of McMenamins Edgefield! Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios The following music was used for this media project: Music: Creepy Piano Ambience by Tim Kulig Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8725-creepy-piano-ambience License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

McMenamins, the ubiquitous chain of brewpubs, is turning 40 years old! Did you know many of their locations are in rehabilitated historic properties, and at least nine are on the National Register of Historic Places? There's a lot more to them than just tater tots and beer.  To celebrate, host Claudia Meza is joined by our very own producers, Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni, to discuss our most- and least-favorite McMenamins. Which are haunted? Which are actually good date spots? Which ones previously employed us?  McMenamins locations discussed in today's show: Edgefield Kennedy School  Olympic Club Crystal Ballroom Blue Moon Tavern Back Stage Bar Grand Lodge Rams Head (Did you really read all the way down here just to see Claudia's cool Breeders shirt? Here you go!) Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Moshe and Natasha are joined on stage in Portland by Nick Thune! They discuss clothing-optional resorts, Nick's pussy appreciation  tips, and McMenamins! They give advice to one gal who wants to date but knows she'll eventually move away and a couple who has a loud chewing issue. Plus, a few secrets and Moshe and Natasha ask advice from a couple married almost thirty years. Submit your deepest secrets to the Endless Honeymoon Secrets Hotline: (213) 222-8608 and ask Natasha and Moshe for relationship advice: endlesshoneymoonpod@gmail.com.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEH​​ We have merch! Get beanies, mugs, silk robes, and more:  http://endlesshoneymoonpod.com/shop Come to our next dinner party, get merch discounts, mystery boxes, etc.: https://www.patreon.com/endlesshoneymoon This week's episode is brought to you by:http://Zocdoc.com/honeymoonhttp://helixsleep.com/honeymoon 

Filling up at Chill n Fill as we prepare for more Summer fun. There are new vents, beers and locations to discover together. Ryan advocates for McMenamins, John talks bitter beers and spirits, and Damian is excited for the new Double Mountain Taproom. Celebrating the wonderful Portland weather, our favorite taprooms, and even a hidden B-side on this episode of Brew Happy!

In a rare interview, Brian McMenamin, who along with his brother Mike founded the McMenamins chain of pubs, breweries, and other venues in the 1980's, talks to Oregonian beer writer Andre Meunier about what the past 40 years have been like. Hint: a lot of fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Desantis calls for 'deadly force' against suspected drug traffickers. Co-chair removed from King County homelessness board after outburst last month. Actor says he was politely escorted out of a Mcmenamins location in Tacoma. // Clips surfaces of Biden joking about state secrets while meeting with the Indian PM. Tape released of Trump talking about classified documents. Post-pandemic test scores show schools struggling to catch up. // Human remains found where actor Julian Sands went missing. Everyone in South Korea is about to get one or two years younger. Tech booms tend to attract grifters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 56 locations throughout Oregon and Washington and annual revenue in the range of $200M annually, we're willing to bet, if you're listening to this podcast, you've been to a freaking McMenamins! You know the vibe, you know the art, you know the history, and you know the consistent, if perhaps overly scrutinized, food, beer, and service. Well, 40 years ago, nobody knew much of anything about Mike and Brian McMenamin's fist bar together, the Barley Mill Pub (1629 SE Hawthorne, Portland). It began as a chill, uncontroversial, infrequently visited public house when it opened in the summer of 1983 with few indications of the seismic shift in the region's bar and beer landscape it would soon help usher in. The humble Barley Mill was indeed the Pub that launched a thousand quirky boozy ships in the Northwest. We visited on a beautiful day in SE Portland, did all the classic McMenamins things, and, eventually (once functional recording equipment arrived 48hrs later), recorded a rollicking stein-swinging conversation covering McMenamins unparalleled historic preservation efforts, a salute to the cajun tot, the polarizing Grateful Dead, and the glory of disco lit men's rooms. Bar visit: Thursday, May 25, 2023 Recording date: Saturday, May 27, 2023 HBTG theme song: "Frozen Egg" by Lame Drivers Interlude music: "Right Track" by Lame Drivers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/historybytheglass/message

In this episode, Jim and Andrea MacMenamin discuss the process to raise and develop two collegiate hockey players.Eldest son, Colton, attended and played hockey for Division-III Stevenson University in Maryland, while their youngest son, Connor, just completed four years at Penn State University and has committed to play for Minnesota-Duluth for the 2023-24 season.Both parents have a history of military service in their family and much of the discipline and regimen has been utilized in their parenting styles.The McMenamins talk about sending Connor away to Shattuck-St. Mary's - a Minnesota boarding school - at the age of 14 before moving on to the USHL and college hockey. They also explain the maturity of hockey players and why playing collegiately as a teenager is so difficult. Andrea details how the PeeWee Quebec Invitational was the start of grabbing the eye of regional and international scouts.  Support the showhttps://www.facebook.com/RACPodcast1/https://twitter.com/rac_podcast1https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnboruk/

Hey girlies and ghosties, this week we're shootin' the shit about Scream VI! And we spoil the ever-loving heck out of it with reckless abandon, so make sure to watch it before you listen! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoShowMonster Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshowmonster/ Email us at noshowmonster@gmail.com Follow Kelly Attaway Twitter: https://twitter.com/kellyattaway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attawaykl/ Follow Chelsea Hollander lol SIKE you can't she's not online because she values her mental health and wellbeing  Show notes: Maury Island incident https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maury_Island_incident McMenamins for hidden rooms! Boogeyman Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFqCmIU0-_M Ghostface viral marketing https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-scream-vi-marketing-campaign-1235356919/ Always-perfect Babadook at a party tweet  Join us next week as we start off our new series on Cryptids with the movie SKINWALKER RANCH (2013), which is not, in fact, a cryptid movie, not really. Whoops! Hosted by Kelly Attaway and Chelsea Hollander Produced by Kelly Attaway Art by Ryan Tate Theme by Unicorn Heads  

This interview is with Jay Somers, the owner/winemaker of J. Christophers. Jay starts the interview by talking about his interest of making alcohol by first starting in the beer industry with McMenamins. He goes on to talk about is growing interest in the wine industry and starting a winery. He also talks about his goals for the future and possible challanges the industry might face in the next decade.This interview was conducted by Rich Schmidt at J. Christopher on August 30, 2017.

We received a bag of McMenamins Sabertooth coffee from a friend and listener who traveled to Portland, OR and found the company to be so fascinating that we decided to do an entire episode about them.Two brothers, born and raised in Portland, started with a single business and have grown to be a multimillion dollar staple of the Pacific Northwest. Restaurants, bars, music venues, a resort, and even a soaking pool/movie theater/bar all while working to save historic locations from demolition. These guys go with any idea they have and find a way to make it successful!For the coffee, we try their Sabertooth Ethiopian coffee, a hot deal at only $11. This was released for one of their music festivals. Listen to find out what we think!McMenamins: https://www.mcmenamins.com/-Buy a mystery box of past products that we have tried on the podcast! For $10 you will receive 10 cups worth of coffee. Includes shipping! Limited supplies, buy here: https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/YUHJNDHDX2CTEHelp us buy questionable coffee!https://www.patreon.com/nobadreviewspodhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/nobadreviewspod

McMenamin's UFO Fest in McMinnville, Oregon is the 2nd most popular and 2nd most attended UFO festival in the United States - who knew the #2 hotbed of UFO sightings in the US was right here in our own Cascadia backyard.  Caro tells us how a UFO sighting in the 1950s inspired the McMenamin's festival that is now in its 24th year! Sources https://www.mcmenamins.com/ufo-festival https://www.newspapers.com/image/96857609/?terms=saucer&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/134170735/?terms=saucer&match=1 https://bitterrootmag.com/2019/05/24/70-years-after-famous-sighting-oregon-town-still-believes-in-ufos/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/oregon/mcminnville-ufo-sighting-legend-or/ http://historical-inquiry.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-trentmcminnville-ufo-photos-down-to.html http://www.nicap.org/reports/500511_brumac.8k.com_trent2.pdf http://www.project1947.com/shg/condon/case46.html http://debunker.com/trent.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMinnville_UFO_photographs#cite_note-doesnt-4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMinnville_UFO_photographs https://visitmcminnville.com/about/articles/mcminnville-keeps-it-weird/ https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2017/10/famous_mcminnville_ufo_photos.html https://katu.com/news/local/want-to-believe-ufo-festival-makes-contact-once-again-in-mcminnville-this-weekend https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2022/05/ufo-festival-brings-out-people-and-pets-in-far-out-costumes.html https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/things-to-do-in-mcminnville-mcmenamins-ufo-fest https://ufofest.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/UFOHistory3.05.pdf https://ufofest.com/history/

We bring in the New Year at home with our friends, and you the listener. Ryan gets a new sound effect, John brings the Dramfool, and Damian starts the year Wee Heavy. New beers, new spirits, and new sounds, for the New Year on this episode of Brew Happy!

Tim shares the latest activities and learnings in building materials / building systems / housing / real estate: unexpected things about advisory / consulting needs thoughts on recent  factory, lbm, and job site visits Columbus OH and how it impacts our industry Whizard Summit highlights (purchase recordings here) about tactical empathy and land developers like Guerrilla Development, who posts their project pro formas directly on their website Venveo and Farnsworth Group BP Event ConnectingPoint events, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, and how it reminds me of the adaptive reuse hospitality properties by Mcmenamins in Portland. www.TimSeims.com is done! Thanks to Ana at FING Commit Coaching for her help www.TheBuildersDaily.com is going to be a regular resource for the pod as we break down one topic with every episode Recap of www.LaymansGuide.com column topics, including "We Are Where We Should Have Been" Resources: Tim is presenting on some of this at www.Advancing-Prefabrication.com. Use Discount Code BP10 for 10% off and join us in Phoenix March 14-17th, 2023 You can check out my LBM and housing column at www.LaymansGuide.com and Carolina's online course at www.HowToJobsite.com  www.TimSeims.com 

Spooky season is here, and Elizabeth and Peyton are back with two of the scariest places you could dare visit... McMenamins Edgefield, a bewitching mansion in Oregon with a dark history of hauntings, and the service tunnels underneath Los Angeles, allegedly home to prohibition era violence, ghosts, and maybe lizard people! This episode has it all, from conspiracy, to crime, to (most importantly) cannabis. Hit the bong and smoke-a-long with your new favorite podcasting besties, and as always, stay spooky stoners! *Update: Diamond Baby has still not been found as of January 2024.*

Ah yes, the sweet combination of chocolate and blood. You know it well don't you? Sure you do! That deep, dark color. The heady notes reminiscent of rich mahogany. The weighty feel of a quality drink in your hands. What's that? It's not blood? It's not even chocolate? Really? You're telling me that this is an imperial barrel-aged beer and not a drink made from the blood of my enemies? Next you'll be telling me you're not real and I'm imagining this whole conversation. Ha ha ha ha! Oh how we laugh!

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An all-star line-up of guests join us LIVE! from the 22nd annual McMenamins UFO Fest at Hotel Oregon in McMinnville. We chat with Alejandro Rojas and Bryan Bender about the Congressional hearing on UFOs and the state of ufology. Whitley Strieber discusses his life of contact and the push for disclosure. Kathleen Marden talks about the evidence of abduction and its implications along with the Betty and Barney Hill case. Dr. Irena Scott delves into the contact phenomenon and the Pascagoula River abduction.http://parabnormalradio.com/2022/05/13/ep-491-mcmenamins-ufo-fest-2022/

Our monthly episode of You Ask, We Answer; where we take time to listen to our audiences questions, select top trending picks, and answer them on the show. This month's show has Kelly McWilliams on as a co-host. Kelly is a wedding planner and a podcast host herself. She and Michelle speak each other's language in helping people planning their weddings. You'll get double the expertise as Michelle and Kelly give you answers to everything you're dying to know. Question #1: We are currently planning our wedding for July 2023 in Germany. We are hoping that the Covid situation has settled by then and both of our families will be able to celebrate together. We already rented our venue which is a beautiful mason house in the area where I grew up. My fiancé and I booked it for the entire weekend, which gives us enough time to hang out with all our loved ones. The only thing I am a little worried about is the language barrier. Obviously a lot of the younger generation speaks English, but important people like my mum and grandparents can't. You had a lot of great episodes on your podcast about multicultural weddings and how to make people feel included, but I was wondering if you have more tips about how to include people that communicate in different languages? One idea we had was to have a screen and projector in the back, so when we are holding speeches, guests will be able to read the translation of the speech. And obviously little cards so they can learn the greetings in each other languages. We will have a bilingual ceremony and I will get some of my friends and family to help with the translating on the day, but I also don't want to put everyone to work. I have been to so many multicultural weddings where there has been a massive divide between the two families, because they couldn't communicate properly which each other. We really want everyone to have a great time and get to know each other, that is our biggest priority, so any tips would be really appreciated!! Answer #1: You're on the right track, but the screen and projector in back feel like a lot of extra work. Unless someone is live translating, they would have to submit their speeches before hand to be translated. It's definitely an option. It would also be okay to have a translator there. For the most part, people tend to stick to their groups and talk to who they know. Cards with little translations on them is a great idea. Question #2: I am not yet engaged, but will be by summer time! I wanted to create a budget so we knew how much to save and got deep into planning. I love parties and planning, but know that I will need a lot of help. I am considering a full planning (almost certainly getting a month of), but our budget is not huge. We are hoping to stay in $25,000-35,000 for 50 person wedding. Is that too small a budget for a wedding planner around the Washington, DC area? Also if you know any planners in the area, I would love some recommendations. Answer #2: As for pricing of a planner, I can only speak to what I charge and at this time, that is $12,000 for Full Planning and $7,300 for partial. Your budget for that size wedding seems really great. I did some quick research and it seems to me that you should be able to have a really nice wedding for that budget. Even if you spent $12K for a planner, that would leave you over $20K for the wedding. Depending on what your priorities are that is. Keep in mind that really good photographers range from $5 to $10K and of course wedding attire can be really expensive if you go that route, but overall I'm feeling pretty good about your budget, so yay! DC itself is very expensive, but if you are able to look at venues a little outside of the city, you will find better ways to stretch your budget out. Find some planners in the area, and follow them on instagram. Visit theweddingreport.com to find ideas to start with budget. Keep in mind the numbers are for very basic weddings, and you will be building from that number. Question #3: My fiancé and I are getting married on Sunday, July 3rd of this year, in the Hudson Valley area of NY. We are traveling an hour and 20 mins to get to the venue, and most of our guests will have the same travel time (or more). We sent out our Save the Dates last year in November so everyone has basic info that the wedding will be during a holiday weekend, and we have shared details about hotel accommodations on our website (which was included on the Save the Date). My questions are: when do we send out the invites? and when should we make the RSVP by date? We will need to give our final head count to the venue 2 weeks prior to the wedding, but I think some wiggle room would be good since we're doing online RSVPs and anticipating some of the "older" guests to have some issues with this. Also, the last date to reserve within our room block is May 22nd, and I do not want people to forget to book their room or not have enough time to think about if they should reserve a room. Answer #3: Mail them out 8-10 weeks in advance, so maybe send them out on April 30th, so they get to everyone's home that first week of May. Make your RSVP by date: June 5 (so 4 weeks ahead of time), that way you have plenty of time to get in touch with anyone who didn't RSVP and make your deadline of 2 weeks to the venue. Regardless of your RSVP date, you need to send out reminders to people that the last day to book a room under the discounted rate is May 22nd. I would also recommend you reach out to the hotel in early May and ask for a Rooming List so you can see exactly who has booked their rooms already. This helps give you a hint of who you need to remind. Kelly recommends 12 week mail-outs as she works on a lot of destination weddings. This helps with any issues with the post office, and shipping. She also recommends RSVPs at least 6 weeks in advance just so you have extra wiggle room. Especially because having the numbers ahead of time knows how much of certain items to buy and have ready for guests. Question #4: My fiancé and I are planning a kind of a non-traditional wedding. We're not doing things like cutting, we're not doing any dancing. We don't have a bridal party and we're kind of thinking small, like a 50-person wedding. We're having our wedding at an outdoor venue in Washington called McMenamins. And the location is basically like a patio. So because we're not planning on dancing for the reception. I was wondering what type of things we could do to keep our guests entertained. We have a DJ and we're on a pretty tight budget, so we're just kind of planning on having Ambience music and we're hoping to have some like table games. Something fun for our guests to do but we're not really planning on having any of those micro-events that you have talked about before like the cake-cutting and speeches and all of those things. So, what would you suggest that we do to keep our guests entertained and kind of provide structure for the evening? Answer #4: There is nothing wrong with having a dinner party wedding! You don't have to add to that. Non- traditional is lovely. Micro events are recommend to keep things flowing, but not necessary. Remember a great dinner party you've been to in the past, often it's just snacks, dinner, conversation, and home. Some ideas: People love a good a slide show. You can make it yourself. Buy conversations starters and place them on the tables to promote conversation between guests. Bingo is a lot of fun. And you could rent the ball spinner, and get some little gifts for winners. You could have some cool musicians/performers come in that would be fun to watch. Question #5: My fiancé, Doug, and I are having a weekend style summer camp wedding. Guests will arrive at 5:30pm Friday for a BBQ then leave on Sunday at 11 am after brunch. There is a full day of activities planned on Saturday (lake activities, ropes courses etc) and our ceremony is scheduled for 6:30. The wedding is this June, so it will still be daylight. I do not want to miss many of the daytime activities on Saturday, but I know I need to set some time aside for my hair and make up. My plan is to start getting ready at 3:30 with a close group of friends, then do the first look and pictures at 5:30. I have planned a wine class for the guests that starts at 3:30, that majority of our guests will attend. (I am a professional wine buyer and have lots of wine professional friends, so I have enlisted a few to do the class) I do not mind missing the wine class and intentionally scheduled it at this time to start getting ready. So my question...Is this a reasonable timeline for that portion of events or do I need to allocate more time for hair, make up and pictures? I know many timelines have the bride starting to get ready 6 hours+ before. Side note, I am not planning on hiring a hair and make up artist and mostly because of the tight timeline. Answer #5: There are a lot of factors on time. Are you doing your own hair and make up? Or is someone (a friend) doing it for you? Assuming you are doing your own and your guests are as well, there is no need for 6 hours. A room full of friends can make time fly by really fast, if you are all talking, drinking, etc. If you have two hours, then you will need to make sure everyone is focused. Getting dressed takes a lot of time. After first look, you return to your room and don't walk straight to the ceremony. So at 6, you need to be tucked away as guests are sitting. If you can, start getting ready at 2:30pm. If you are doing pre-wedding pictures with your wedding party, time needs to be pushed up to 5. Chat with your photographer on timelines. Question #6: The other question is about insurance. We are required to have limited liability insurance and our venue will allow us to add ourselves to their policy for the weekend for $350. Should we get additional insurance in case anything happens to our other vendors or the venue itself? It sounds like the insurance that we are purchasing through the venue just covers if something happens to our guests during the wedding. Answer #6: Be careful with what is included with the insurance. They run the gamut on pricing, and it is important to read the fine details in the policy so you know what it does and does not cover. The venue's insurance probably only covers the venue. You can get wedding insurance. The venue's liability insurance probably does not cover your guests. Ask vendors before you book them if they have their own business liability insurance. Links We Referenced https://www.kellymcwilliams.com (https://www.kellymcwilliams.com) https://www.kellymcwilliams.com/blog/this-vs-that-wedding-podcast(This Vs. That Podcast) https://www.bellanottedc.com (https://www.bellanottedc.com) https://bellwetherevents.com (https://bellwetherevents.com) https://wedding.report (https://wedding.report) https://www.theexperientialwedding.com (https://www.theexperientialwedding.com) QR Code Generator (https://www.qr-code-generator.com) We're able to produce this podcast because of YOUR support. If you want to learn more, check out our Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast). If you want to become a Patron (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast), and get exclusive access to our monthly newsletter, bonus episodes, and more, check out our Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast)! A giant thank you to all of our Patrons, who help keep this podcast running! Learn more by checking out our Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast). Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonus episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Michelle! Special Guest: Kelly A. McWilliams.

Portland ain't Oregon Co hosts : Good ol Boy Kendall, Good ol Boy Dave, Good ol Gal June, and Good ol Boy Mike SUDS Episode – Our first beer destination episode featuring Oregon. Kendall and June take off to enjoy Oregon and we discuss a panacea of breweries :   Rogue   Hop Valley   Falling Sky   Steelhead   Three Creeks   Sam Bond's   Oakshire    Elk Horn   Plank Town   Ninkasi   Deschutes   Cascade Lakes   Bend Brewing Company or BBC   Silver Moon   McMenamins   Three Creeks   Boneyard   Below Grade   And 10 Barrel   We taste and rate these products: IPA from Hop Valley Stout from Oakshire Fresh Squeezed IPA from Deschutes Saison from Logsdon Saison from The Commons     Sips, Suds, & Smokes info@sipssudsandsmokes.com @sipssudssmoke Hosted online at Spreaker and available on iTunes, PRX, TuneIn, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and YouTube. Catch more great beer news with Kendall on Beer Makes Three. www.beermakesthree.com   Sponsored by Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants featuring the largest and most eclectic selection of beer and wine in the Southeast, if you can't get to the mountains let them ship it right to your doorstep! Contact them at www.peabodyswineandbeer.com

In this episode of the Belligerent Beavs Podcast, JP and Terry head to the Paris of the Pacific Northwest, Corvallis, Oregon, to watch the Beavs shut out the Idaho Vandals from the Terrace in Reser Stadium, cry about reminiscing on campus, drool over our meals at Local Boyz and McMenamins on Monroe, meet some of our favorite listeners, brag about Women Soccer's epic 8-0 start, and root on Ellie Slama for her LPGA triumph. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Adulting this summer includes taking care of the yard and taking care of parents during multiple heatwaves. Fun stuff is happening, too, such as adult picnics and…remembering an odd night at a local hotel in a room that felt haunted. Ghost story coming up! My guest is Lisa Durden. She is the chief audit executive for the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs. She shares what has made her happy lately.  Additional information from today's show:  -  Check out McMenamins.com/Edgefield.  -  Have a look at Cedar Mill Falls on Facebook.com.  -  Comments? Reach Lisa Hylton, ACC, at PositivelyCoached.com. 

The Bimbos discuss their new apartments, Siobhan and her grandma's matching tattoos, the Tiny Meat Gang podcast and the tragic limitations of the male intellect, exploring the Mississippi bar scene with friends, and friend of the pod, Barbie Fairytopia's Bibble!

This time the guys sit down with Brandon, the creator of the Tacompton Files page on Facebook. Tacompton Files was created to share crime info for the Tacoma area and has grown into a place that also shares news on missing people and animals, and information directly related to the Tacoma area. The page was created in 2015 and has grown to have 82,014 followers, with 71,842 people that like the page. Friend of the podcast Derek also sits in as a co-host. 01:16 – Justin talks about what Jeff is up to, welcomes Derek as a special co-host, and introduces Brandon. Brandon talks about the page being locked out of FB, what he did during his month off, and the inception of Tacompton Files. He talks about blocking people on FB, they review the app Next Door, and Justin talks about things he deals with in his Safe Streets neighborhood group. 18:10 – Scott talks about the drone footage Brandon posted in the past, Brandon reflects on listening to the scanner as a kid, and Derek talks about tuning into Tacompton Files when he hears police activity in his area. Justin talks about Tacompton Files bingo card, the coffee mugs that came out of the bingo cards idea, and Brandon tells a story of being jumped while out camping. 37:56 – Justin thanks Brandon for bringing beer from McMenamins, shares his hate of IPA's, and Scott talks about his love of juicy IPA's. Justin talks about the food from Puget Sound Pizza they're enjoying while recording, the Gin 101 event he attended, and discusses the Everclear cherries he serves at his parties. Justin then jumps into Is It Tacoma. 53:29 – Each of the guys' guesses which of the articles is from Tacoma, Scott talks about missing the Lime scooters, Justin talks about why Lime is out, and Razor is in with scooters in Tacoma. Brandon talks about his first scooter adventure, Justin shares where the other stories were from, and Brandon talks about the 50-mile backpacking trip he went on in Montana. Brandon shares his love of camping, how it resets him, and they close out talking about the catalytic converters craze that has hit the nation. Thanks to Brandon for dropping in to talk about Tacompton files! Special Guests: Derek G and Tacompton Files.

This week the guys catch up with Chris Staudinger, owner of Pretty Gritty Tours since he was last on the show. Pretty Gritty Tours was founded in 2016 by a collection of guides, artists, and historian who feelt that the South Sound is one of the most beautiful and underrepresented parts of the world. Since then they have been digging deep into the stories, the businesses, and the buildings that make this such an incredible place to visits and sharing those treasures with all of you. Pretty Gritty Tours offers various tours around Tacoma, including a Brewery Tour, Historical Tours, and Antique Row. With the onset of Covid, they've also added new weekly virtual tours of the PNW for free! You can find out more about Chris and Pretty Gritty Tours at: prettygrittytours.com. 01:54 – Scott turns on Jeff's picture as they all express how they're missing him, Justin talks about what's been happening with Brogans businesses in the last three years, and Chis talks about how's he's been since he last joined the podcast. He talks about the virtual tours he's done during Covid, his touring of Tacoma's old City Hall, and Justin talks about how The Union Club in Tacoma is haunted. He talks about how they've expanded there, the historical significance of the McMenamins building in Tacoma, and the secret bar there. Chris talks about being related to Patrick Swayze, Pretty Gritty Virtual Tours, and how they've been able to re-start their walking tours. 17:42 – Chris talks about the haunting he experienced at Stadium High School, the candy history in Tacoma, and the recent things he's done with The Historic Preservation Office of Tacoma. He talks about the award they won during the pandemic, explains what started the Interactive Murder Mystery “Tacoma Noir”, and Scott talks about the group that put together live scavenger hunts. Chris talks about how he prepares for ghost tours, Scott reflects on the post ghost hunt at Brandy's Attic, and Chris recommends that the guys tour the attic at The Union Club before the remodel. 35:03 – Justin tells Chris about GPC's past Boot to Boot, Scott talks about his elegant fall during the event, and Chris recommends that they visit The Black Fleet Brewery during GCP's next Boot To Boot. He talks about becoming a blacksmith, his love of making knives, and Justin gives Chris suggestions of things he could make for his bar. He talks about his plans to mark noon with cannons from his yard, Chris offers to make Justin a brass kraken for his bar, and explains how he tests each of his knives. Scott talks about what it takes to be a master bladesmith, his love of railroad spike knives, and Chris shares his love of KPOP music. 52:43 – Justin kicks off Is It Tacoma, they talk about how murderous racoons are, and Justin reflects on their past guest StreetBall Supe. Scott expresses what story he fells is from Tacoma, Chris asks if the story is actually from Tacoma, and Justin reveals what story it is. Justin shares the locations the two other stories are from, Chris talks about past interactions with a racoon, and Justin talks about a past argument he got in with a racoon. Scott stands by being right on his guess, they talk about squatter's rights, and Justin shares where people can find Pretty Gritty Tours online. Thanks Chris for joining the guys again for an update on what's been happening since you last joined the podcast!! Special Guest: Chris Staudinger.

We went to the White Eagle Saloon in Northeast Portland, a haunted Brothel, now owned by McMenamins. It used to cater to laborers who built our bridges and industry and sculpted the diverse culture of our city's history. With that came sad stories of indentured prostitutes, murders that came too soon in the lives of ambitious souls. Julie and I tapped into a few of those, see what we captured! We were given a tour of room 2, the showers (which we think must have been a bedroom because it was very haunted), and saw room 11, the two scariest rooms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allthingspsychicpodcast/message

Episode #153 : Perennially popular at music business conferences, “demo” listening roundtables can be extremely helpful and informative for artists, labels, and others, since you get direct and immediate feedback from gatekeepers within the industry. On this episode, we asked three Portland professionals to bring in a new favorite track of theirs, that they've received as a solicited or unsolicited demo, for one of their outlets. At the table for this discussion are DJ, radio host, and monthly event coordinator, DJ Klyph, boutique music publicist, Sierra Haager, and talent buyer, Lori Hughes.

We look at a few of the issues concert venues are working through to keep their spaces open and more inclusive. Learn all about HalfAccess, a nonprofit working with venues to make live music more accessible. We also hear about a new mandate that could threaten music venues under the guise of public safety. Plus: We announce a new podcast series from Kill Rock Stars: hyperurl.co/girlgerms Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.