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FRINOV 20
5:00 PM
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HDCM Nineteenth Annual Gala

Riverhouse Convention Center2850 NW Rippling River Ct
High Desert Chamber Music invites you to join us for our Nineteenth Annual Gala at the Riverhouse Convention Center! Get dressed in your best and celebrate the holiday season at our “Starry Starry Night” Gala. This elegant and festive evening features a special performance by the Spotlight Chamber Players, dinner, live and silent auctions, and our popular Dessert Dash—bringing together music, community, and celebration. Join MC Genevieve Reaume, auctioneer Shanan Kelley, and Gala Chair Trish Smith in support of High Desert Chamber Music’s programs, including the Concert Series and Educational Outreach programs. Early bird pricing available through October 18. Cocktail or formal attire. Reservations required; seating requests are welcome. This evening is made possible in part by Precision Plus Auto Salon, Buckstop Truckware, Mission Building, German Master Tech, Skanska USA Building, Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, Callan Accounting, Invera Wealth Advisors, Washington Trust Bank, Barbour & Associates, and the Riverhouse Lodge. Tickets are available through High Desert Chamber Music by phone or online. Come hear the music!
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TUENOV 3
11:00 AM
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PDX Mac & Cheese Week

Multiple venuesMap
PDX Mac & Cheese Week celebrates Portland’s comfort food scene from November 2–8, 2026. Participating restaurants, food carts, breweries, and cafés across the city will serve up unique mac and cheese recipes for $10. Featured creations include...
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SATNOV 7
5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Talks & LecturesDining

2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium

Portland State University1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Sign up for the poster session here!

The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.

Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.

The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.

Schedule:

  • 11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
  • 1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
    Symposium speakers
    • Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
    • Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
    • Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
    • Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
  • 5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
  • 7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall
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TUENOV 3
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💰 $25Chamber

Sonic Sanctuary

The Old Church Concert Hall1422 Southwest 11th Avenue

Doors 12:00pm | All Ages | Admission FREE ($25 suggested donation) Sonic Sanctuary, a six-hour performance of Morton Feldman’s String Quartet No. 2, presented by House of Scordatura and performed by the House of Scordatura String Quartet Benefiting: The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) Format: Continuous performance, open seating, come-and-go House of Scordatura Brings Morton Feldman’s S

Doors 12:00pm | All Ages | Admission FREE ($25 suggested donation) Sonic Sanctuary, a six-hour performance of Morton Feldman’s String Quartet No. 2, presented by House of Scordatura and performed by the House of Scordatura String Quartet...
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FRINOV 6
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cultural HeritageDiningAuthor TalksHolidays & SeasonalLearning & Tech

Chai Pani x Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Bollywood Theater2039 NE Alberta St
In celebration of Diwali, Molly and Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s celebrated Chai Pani join longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty for a special evening at Bollywood Theater, featuring dishes inspired by Meherwan’s new cookbook alongside Bollywood...
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FRINOV 6
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 $85+DiningCultural HeritageAuthor Talks

A forgotten collection of Italian cookbooks comes to life

Nostrana1401 SE Morrison Street, Suite 105
For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th...
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TUENOV 3
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
CraftsBooksStorytimesPartiesKids (5-11)Dining

Kids for Democracy Election Day Pizza Party

Literacy Kid Lounge2200 SE Oak Grove Blvd
Let’s gather for a pajama pizza party on election night, Tuesday November 3! We will also have a storytime & a craft. Let’s put all our positive vibes out into the universe and celebrate our community, we are stronger together. ​ Tuesday Nov 3 5...
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SATNOV 7
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💰 $225+DiningWine Tastings

L'Ecole x Bethany Table Wine Dinner

Bethany's Table15325 NW Central Dr. STE J-1, Portland, OR 97229
Join Bethany’s Table for an exciting evening with L’Ecole No. 41, one of Washington’s most iconic wineries. We’ll taste 12 distinctive wines, paired with a delicious progression of small bites and substantial dishes crafted to complement every pour. Discover what makes L’Ecole’s wines so special, meet fellow wine lovers, and settle in for a night of great food, great wine, and even better company.
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