THE CITY'S BEAVERTON LAST TUESDAY BRINGS THE MUSIC OF THE 80S TO THE ROUND ON JULY 29 (PHOTO)
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: July 15th, 2014 1:27 PM
The city and the Beaverton Arts Commission invite the public to attend the 80s-themed Beaverton Last Tuesday (BLT) concert on July 29 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Round with a special performance by 80s tribute band, Hit Machine's The Reflex.
"Join us as we step back in time for a fun-filled 80s night," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "This event will be especially memorable, complete with music, dancing, activities, food, and art."
The July BLT will feature all things 80s, including music, a costume contest, and an 80s dance, with intermission performances by Def Con 5, MVP Dance Elite & Soul Trigger. The public can even test their 80s trivia knowledge with at the Beaverton Police Department booth.
Attendees can dine at Mio Sushi, Mingo's, or Planet Thai where they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Art vendors will also have their work on display and for sale.
BLT's main sponsors are New Season's Market and VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa. The series also receives generous support from Beaverton Family Dental, Cynthia Layport DMD, Decarli | Watson Hall, Golden Valley Brewery, Pepita's Mexican Cuisine, The Oregonian, The Round, and Umpqua Bank.
The final BLT concert will be held on Aug. 26 with a performance by Pepe and the Bottle Blondes as well as an Argentinean-style tango by Adam Cornett and Alyssa Quinn Jernigan during the intermission.
All BLT concerts are free and open to the public. Parking is available off of SW Cedar Hills Boulevard at Westgate Drive in the former Westgate Theater parking lot.
The BLT series is planned and produced by the City of Beaverton. For more information, please call the city's Art, Culture & Events line at 503-526-2559 or visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BLT.
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrates community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as the Visual Arts Showcase and Ten Tiny Dances. In addition, the BAC leads public art projects, including Beaverton's mural program and temporary sculpture program. For more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit BeavertonArts.org or call 503-526-2288 or the event information line at 503-526-2559.
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in the Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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"Join us as we step back in time for a fun-filled 80s night," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "This event will be especially memorable, complete with music, dancing, activities, food, and art."
The July BLT will feature all things 80s, including music, a costume contest, and an 80s dance, with intermission performances by Def Con 5, MVP Dance Elite & Soul Trigger. The public can even test their 80s trivia knowledge with at the Beaverton Police Department booth.
Attendees can dine at Mio Sushi, Mingo's, or Planet Thai where they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Art vendors will also have their work on display and for sale.
BLT's main sponsors are New Season's Market and VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa. The series also receives generous support from Beaverton Family Dental, Cynthia Layport DMD, Decarli | Watson Hall, Golden Valley Brewery, Pepita's Mexican Cuisine, The Oregonian, The Round, and Umpqua Bank.
The final BLT concert will be held on Aug. 26 with a performance by Pepe and the Bottle Blondes as well as an Argentinean-style tango by Adam Cornett and Alyssa Quinn Jernigan during the intermission.
All BLT concerts are free and open to the public. Parking is available off of SW Cedar Hills Boulevard at Westgate Drive in the former Westgate Theater parking lot.
The BLT series is planned and produced by the City of Beaverton. For more information, please call the city's Art, Culture & Events line at 503-526-2559 or visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/BLT.
The BAC contributes significantly to the quality of life in Beaverton by presenting artistic and cultural events, which celebrates community values and helps connect residents to their artistic and cultural heritage. The BAC presents annual events such as the Visual Arts Showcase and Ten Tiny Dances. In addition, the BAC leads public art projects, including Beaverton's mural program and temporary sculpture program. For more information about the Beaverton Arts Commission, visit BeavertonArts.org or call 503-526-2288 or the event information line at 503-526-2559.
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in the Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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