Artists Repertory Theatre Portland Oregon

Monday, May 7th, 2007 at 12:42 pm

Artists Repertory Theatre Portland Oregon

Portland, Oregon - Discover the romance of this award-winning City

Barbara Wade

Would it surprise you to know the city called America North "Best Big City" (according to Money magazine) is Portland, Oregon? Luxury hotels, natural beauty, theaters and local attractions combine to create a sophisticated city that is rapidly gaining attention nationwide.

Portland Arts & Culture

Hotel accommodations Luxury is not the only sign of sophistication in this northwestern city. Its vibrant cultural scene has attracted worldwide attention recently focused on the downtown district cultural. Two main venues offer exceptional theater, symphony, opera and other performances: Artists Repertory Theater, Portland Center for the Performing Arts.

The Artists Repertory Theater is located in the center, five minutes from the famous Hotel Monaco Portland luxury hotel. Portland's oldest professional theater company presents shows classics along with new releases. The downtown Portland for the Performing Arts hosts a wide range of variety of cultural performances such as the Oregon Ballet Theater, Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, White Bird Dance Series as well as various conferences. Portland is even a stop at Cascadas Cultural Tour, which takes passengers through the centers of culture, gastronomy, art and artists.

Romance abounds

By the grace of the classic Garden Chinese to the delight of shows and events at Rose Quarter, you'll be pleasantly surprised by the romance of Portland, Oregon. Hotels throughout the city offer packages designed for dissolve the stress of daily life and liberation of Cupid within us all.

Tour a working vineyard and experience a world-tasting class wines. Dine in the award-winning, nationally ranked restaurants serving quiet, romantic dinners for two. Or take your bride by the hand, walking down the main street of the night and see the horizon glow.

Food, Fun and Festivals

All year, Portland is a hotbed of festivals and special events. "Pioneer Courthouse Square (Portland living room") hosts over 300 events per year. Welcoming visitors for more than nine million annually, this square includes a 75-seat surround sound theater, an amphitheater with echo chamber and a beautiful garden full of colorful flowers.

The Festival Rosa offers interesting activities parades dragon boat races, while the animation festival laughs through the platform offers retrospective rare screenings and guest speakers. Blues Festival Waterfront, the second largest, is always popular and attracts large crowds, as does Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, the nation's longest-running event of its kind. Going to bite Oregon festival in August is also a duty, with a lot of fun, beer or wine tastings, and plenty of delicious food, courtesy of the best chefs in the area.

The next time that thoughts of a romantic getaway occur, think of Portland, Oregon. Overlooking the riverfront, a vibrant nightlife and gorgeous natural beauty, this is the perfect place for love.

About the Author

Barbara Wade writes articles for the newly renovated Hotel Monaco Portland luxury hotel. With well-appointed accommodations and a profound sense of environmental responsibility, the Hotel Monaco offers a convenient, central location. Visit http://www.monaco-portland.com. © 2007, All Rights Reserved