Had a great time at Oktoberfest this year. In my mind, Mount Angel is the one and only top quality…read moreOktoberfest around here. I've gone to others and assist us a disappointment after going to Mount Angel. I've come here every year for at least 15 years maybe longer. Thank you to the city officials for putting on such a great event.

Mt Angel Oktoberfest is a yearly event full of celebration for the harvest, as well as a 3 day…read morecelebration of the first Oktoberfest held in Munich in 1810 celebrating the marriage of King Ludwig of Bavaria. It also is a celebration of beer. This event draws thousands of visitors. This event also draws religious visitors to St. Mary's Catholic Church built in 1910, and the Mt Angel Abbey that was founded in 1882. The festival is a huge event for Mt Angel as it also draws in a lot of vendors selling handmade goods, foods and drink. There is a pavilion playing traditional German music as well as a Maypole Dance done by youngsters in full German regalia such as Lederhosen for men and Dirndl Kleid for the women. There are also car shows and military vehicles on display, a large playground area with carnival type rides for the children. Parking is difficult to find, but somehow we always manage to find a spot on the side streets or just pay to park in one of the nearby fields. There is also a free tractor pulled shuttle wagon that makes continuous rounds from the festivities up to the abbey and back. As always, the brats, corn on the cob, elephant ears.... Delicious!

This is the (often literally) beating heart of Mount Angel's seasonal festivities: a massive,…read moreBavarian-style community center, within which the largest, rowdiest and most festive events can be found! With its high ceilings and spacious interior, it's a safe gathering place, even amidst the Covid crisis (although masks and social distancing are still recommended, as much as possible, especially around drunk people). Here, you frequently find live music (polka!), beers, ciders and other beverages on tap, a modest if unspectacular grill (Pro Tip #1: eat elsewhere during festive events), and actual restrooms (Pro Tip #2: forget the Honey Buckets; use these)! Oktoberfest, Volksfest, Wurstfest are all worth attending for the fun and frivolity, and I'm sure there are several other local events that make use of this colossal community space, during the "off-season". Despite the booze and brews, this venue is for all ages, up to a certain point in the night, when the parties start to become a bit...unhinged. Best to preserve your dignity and make sure the kiddos are tucked into bed before you really tie one on. Great gathering place, filled with wonderful memories and a spirit of community and brotherhood, even if most of us are drunken imports.

Great addition to the Mt. Angel venues for Oktoberfest and community use year round. It opened just…read morein time for Oktoberfest in 2011 and served as a biergarten. We visited later in the Winter for Wurstfest. This indoor community center has the benefit of modern construction and amenities with charming Bavarian scenes above the stage and throughout the building. Really nice multi-use facility for the community.

We had such an amazing experience with Dragon Theater Productions! Shout out to Jason for being so…read morepatient with me after all my follow-ups and delays--even without a deposit, he still showed up with his incredible team and made everything come together. Spider-Man was an absolute blast! Despite the expanded suit and the toasty weather on Sunday, he gave his all and truly impressed everyone. Multiple parents even said he was the best Spider-Man they've ever seen. Huge shout out to him for the energy and dedication he brought! I also want to apologize because I forgot the name of the lovely young lady who came to do the face painting, but she was amazing! She commanded the children's attention with ease, and her designs were not only adorable but also unique. The kids loved her, and the parents couldn't stop talking about how talented she was. Thank you again for making my boy's wish come true. I'm definitely booking Spider-Man for his birthday! The prices are the prices and honestly, I'd pay more if I could because the experience was priceless. Forever grateful!

We had Spider-Man come out to our 4 year old's birthday and it was great! The character was very…read moreengaging and had the kids dancing in no time! Would highly recommend

I've had the pleasure of working with a few lion dance and dragon dance groups in the past for my…read morestudent organization, and I can say without reservation that White Lotus is the most recommendable lion dance in the Portland area.. in multiple aspects at that. Every year our school puts together a Lunar New Year celebration but it wasn't until coming across this team this year did I realize what we were missing out on. Not only are they a group of extremely professional young members (very responsive to emails and came very early to make sure they had more than adequate preparations to start on time), but they also put together a great show with the most amazing stunning acrobatics and crowd interaction.. The lions are just too cute (especially the little green one.. request him if you can)! We originally went with this team this year because they seemed to be the only team that is not for profit, and that's always a plus. I wouldn't hesitate to hire White Lotus Lion Dance again next year for our event and would highly recommend them for any event. At the very least, if you ever have the opportunity to catch one of their lion dance performances in Portland, I'm sure you will be in for a treat!

We had the White Lotus Lion Dance come perform during half-time at a Trail Blazers game and they…read morewere amazing! The fans were excited to see them perform and were in awe.

Fantastic artist...so many options to choose from. She could do almost anything people asked for…read moreand all turned out amazing. She is super patient and fun to work with.

I just participated in an event yesterday and I had such a great time and I have beautiful pictures…read moreof myself covered in art. I was a model for a class and it was my first time ever doing anything like this. I was so comfortable and the atrisits really make it easy to feel at home and beautiful. As a woman with some insecurity and self esteem issues, I left feeling beautiful and good about myself. Everytime I look at the pictures I get the same feeling. I can't say enough good things about the Gilded Cat and all you have to do is look at the pictures of the work and it speaks for itself.

Our office hired Tim Alexander for a Friends and Family event. Tim's communication was timely &…read moreprofessional. He arrived early and we loved his authentic attire! We appreciated the Strolling Magic, as it was definitely entertaining, but also not an interruption or a show. Tim has a great ability to read the room and know what would be amusing and captivating for all ages! The feedback from attendees was all good, rave reviews! We would definitely hire Alexander Master of Marvels Magician again.

Alexander was a great guy. I didn't get to see his show because I was too busy with party details:…read morerestocking food, making sure the booths were working properly and setting up games. But, many of my guests complimented his work. The kids had a good time.

Sarah truly cares about her clients and their well being. She is so kind and thoughtful and lovely…read moreto be around. This was the best reiki healing I have had. Sarah is truly gifted! Thank you so much!!

I recently had the opportunity to work with Sarah in a group setting and I am so grateful I did!…read moreThe group setting was peaceful and calm. Sarah also has an amazing singing voice! The space felt safe, relaxing and amazing, all at the same time! I was so excited when I found out Sarah offers reiki and tarot readings and sound healing as well! My next adventure will be to do all 3! I highly recommend Sarah for all your spiritual high vibe needs in the Portland metro area!!!!!

The One-Eyed Kats played for our wedding reception this last summer, at the McMenamin's Grand Lodge…read morein Forest Grove. They were absolutely fantastic; we had seen their R&B songs before online, and they were great. But when they arrived for the party it was clear that they had added new members, especially in their horn section. Wow! All of their songs just popped. Even though it was a 100 degree day, the outside dance floor (under a tent, luckily) was packed for all of their songs. My mom and my new in-laws, all in their 70's or 80's, were dancing along with everyone. Absolutely the best live R&B we've heard. McMenamin's has a Good Neighbor policy that limits noise past 10pm; the Kats were understanding about this but they were genuinely having a great time - and so were we - and were disappointed they couldn't keep playing so we could keep dancing. Several of our guests were so impressed that they are planning to (or already have) booked the Kats for upcoming parties. Dan, our contact (and the drummer), was a pleasure to work with. He returned messages within a day at the latest, was really accommodating and helpful. This band is a terrific choice for any of your events where you want guests to smile, tap their feet, cheer, and dance! We had a wonderful time, and you will too. Thanks Kats for making our wedding reception amazing!

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Dillon was great from start to finish. He was very responsive to my inquiry and scheduled a meeting…read morein a very reasonable time frame. When he arrived, he introduced himself in a professional manner and got right to business. He was both efficient and thorough in his work. Our older upright piano sounded really great--like new--when he left. Our kids and their piano teacher all commented on how great it sounded after service. The price was competitive and acceptable given that we won't need a tuning again for quite some time. Thanks, Dillon!

Dillon is very knowledgeable and respectful and goes the extra mile to give great service and…read moreexplain some of the qualities of your piano to you. He has a love of what he does. I will definitely use him again for my personal piano and use him for our church pianos also.