CITY OF BEAVERTON INVITES PUBLIC TO THIS SUMMER'S FINAL BEAVERTON LAST TUESDAY, AUG. 26 (PHOTO)
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: August 18th, 2014 1:53 PM
The City of Beaverton and the Beaverton Arts Commission invite the public to attend the final Beaverton Last Tuesday (BLT) concert of the summer on Aug. 26 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Round Fountain Plaza (12600 SW Crescent Street).
"Beaverton Last Tuesdays are a tremendous way to spend summer nights with friends and family," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "We've continued to have a wonderful turn out at each event. So before school starts, join us one last time at The Round for some great music, dance, and food!"
The last summer concert series will feature a performance by Pepe and the Bottle Blondes and include a special Argentine tango intermission by Momo Smitt and partner.
Attendees can dine at Mio Sushi or Mingo's where they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Art vendors will also have their work on display and for sale. The BLT concert series is made possible thanks to generous support from New Season's Market, VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa, Beaverton's Family Dental, Cynthia Layport DMD, Decarli | Watson Hall, Golden Valley Brewery, Pepita's Mexican Cuisine, The Oregonian, The Round and Umpqua Bank.
All BLT events 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 in an effort to bring the community together. 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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"Beaverton Last Tuesdays are a tremendous way to spend summer nights with friends and family," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "We've continued to have a wonderful turn out at each event. So before school starts, join us one last time at The Round for some great music, dance, and food!"
The last summer concert series will feature a performance by Pepe and the Bottle Blondes and include a special Argentine tango intermission by Momo Smitt and partner.
Attendees can dine at Mio Sushi or Mingo's where they offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Art vendors will also have their work on display and for sale. The BLT concert series is made possible thanks to generous support from New Season's Market, VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa, Beaverton's Family Dental, Cynthia Layport DMD, Decarli | Watson Hall, Golden Valley Brewery, Pepita's Mexican Cuisine, The Oregonian, The Round and Umpqua Bank.
All BLT events 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 in an effort to bring the community together. 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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