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Greetings from the Oregon Encyclopedia:<br />
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This spring the Oregon Encyclopedia (The OE) continues its monthly series of History Nights at McMenamins pubs. At each History Night The OE will look back at the seminal people and events that have shaped our communities. Special guests and historic images will be a part of every event. Visit <a href="http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org">www.oregonencyclopedia.org</a> for History Night locations and more details.<br />
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010<br />
7:00 pm<br />
Libby Provost presents "Forest Park: the Creation of an Urban Wilderness"<br />
McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse<br />
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Libby Provost is an independent historian and researcher in Portland. She has a Master's degree in history from Portland State University, and has presented on Forest Park for the Audubon Society and Friends of Forest Park. Provost tells the story of how Forest Park, an urban wilderness of over 5,000 acres, was created in 1948. Listen to how politics, economics, and civic action helped shape one of the most treasured landscapes in Portland.<br />
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010<br />
6:30 pm<br />
Scott Burns presents "From Soil to Cask to Glass"<br />
McMenamins Edgefield Theater<br />
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Dr. Scott Burns, wine expert and professor of geology at Portland State University, explains why the Willamette Valley, one of the top five wine-producing regions in the nation, is an ideal place for growing over 7o varieties of grapes. Join us for history and wine at one of Oregon's homegrown wineries, the McMenamins Edgefield. The evening's presentation will include a wine tasting from the McMenamins' wine cellar.<br />
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For more information please visit <a href="http://www.oregonencyclopedia.org">www.oregonencyclopedia.org</a>
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Tania Hyatt-Evenson<br />
The Oregon Encyclopedia<br />
Community Relations and Outreach Coordinator<br />
503.725.3990<br />
pdx05508@pdx.edu
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