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May 2018
Hungover History of Astoria Trolley Tour
Join us on Sunday morning at 11:00am on May 6th, 2018 for our Hungover History of Astoria Trolley Tour! We will board trusty Old 300 for a one hour loop of the Riverwalk, with a tour narrated by ORHistory.com's Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin. Oh - and since this is a Hungover Tour, we will be issuing a complimentary adult beverage Bloody Mary, compliments of our event sponsors, Wild Roots Spirits and Portland Bloody Mary Mix! All for just $12! Cause how else you gonna spend a Sunday on Astoria other than day drinking and riding a sweet old gem stuffed full of Oregon History... Tickets available HERE! We are limiting this one to 40 tickets, so be sure to get one NOW! And if you'll be in Astoria the evening before (5/5/18), join DKC for a free 7:00pm presentation at the Labor Temple Bar on the Battleship Oregon!
Find out more »“Feelin’ Fine.” History of The Nuclear in Oregon’s Nuclear Family
Please join Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin as he looks at the state’s bizarre relationship with “the nuclear” and other related topics as mirrored in the Simpsons. It’s not one of those “Springfield is really in Oregon” talks- but it’s kinda like one of those Springfield is really in #Oregon” talks...” Art Market PDX is a gallery space, so at this point there is no alcohol sales, but you can absolutely BYOB. There is a Kwik-E-Mart across the street to help facilitate said bringing. $5.
Find out more »OMSI After Dark: Criminal Science
Please join the Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin as he presents the story of "Grave Robbing PDX: The Missing Corpse of Mayor William Ladd," in the planetarium at OMSI at 8:30pm. Sorry - the Dark Side of the Moon laser light show will be delayed that evening...
Find out more »June 2018
Portland Sinful Walking Tour: Shanghaiers, Saloons & Skullduggery – The Father’s Day Edition!
Who's Your Daddy? Learn about all the Sinful past of P-Town, or as we call it – Portland’s naughty bits!! Operated with our friends PDX Pipeline. We'll even talk about The Father of Oregon, Dr. John McLoughlin. And it’s only $18! DETAILS AND TICKETS RIGHT HERE!!
Find out more »The Great Flood of 1894 at Art Market PDX
Join Resident Historian Doug Kenck-Crispin at Art Market PDX (1125 SE Grand Ave) at 7:00pm on Tuesday 6/26 for an evening of the talking of the history. The topic will be The Great Flood of 1894, and the June that the Willamette rose to its highest level in recorded history. AND to go along with the talk will be a huge pile of Old Timey photos (circa 1894, to be precise) of the said flood, projected on the screen! We'll get a chance to examine some historic streets and legendary buildings - a few that are still standing, engulfed and inundated with the Willy's waters. A classic show for a historic anniversary! Art Market PDX is a gallery space that hosts DKC's monthly programming. So come on down for the art and stay for the history! BYOB and beers available by donation. The AC will be running! Doors at 6:00pm, History Show at 7:00pm - just $5!
Find out more »Portland Sinful Walking Tour: Shanghaiers, Saloons & Skullduggery
Learn about all the Sinful past of P-Town, or as we call it – Portland’s naughty bits!! Operated with our friends PDX Pipeline. And it’s only $18! DETAILS AND TICKETS RIGHT HERE!!
Find out more »July 2018
“Eat the Pigs”- Political Graffiti in Portland Protests
Please join Kick Ass Oregon History’s Resident Historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin on Tuesday, July 24th 7:00pm (Doors at 6pm) at Art Market PDX (1125 SE Grand Ave.) for “Eat the Pigs” - Political Grafiti in Portland Protests. Art Market PDX's theme for July is Graffiti! The Resident Historian will present a review of modern political protest history in Portland, the universal heavy-handed responses by the Portland Police Bureau, and the protest slogans and graffiti that emerged from these events. DKC will examine the May 1970 PSU Park Blocks Riot, the Little Beirut protests of the Old Bush era, the July 1993 Anarchist UnConference at the X-Ray Cafe (photo on the flyer), and the August 1998 Daniel Binns birthday party/march/riot. Following the presentation, the 1970 PSU film "The Seventh Day" will be projected. Please join us for this enlightening presentation. #resist Doors at 6pm. $5 cover. Come early and enjoy the gallery's Graffiti art show and curated playlist. DKC will begin talking at 7pm. BYOB or a cold beer with donation. AC like you read about. Come for the art, stay for the history!
Find out more »September 2018
Historic Portland Rock and Roll Walking Tour
Before becoming the cradle of indie music, Portland housed an active grunge and punk scene. Before that, The Kingsmen and Paul Revere & the Raiders put Portland on the rock and roll map – and, before them, jazz music filled the streets of Old Town. See the places where these musicians walked and rocked for yourself and learn about these specific locations' contributions to our collective heritage and history. Join Doug Kenck-Crispin of Kick Ass Oregon History for a walking tour of hot spots in rock and roll history around West Burnside Street. The tour will be approximately one mile, and stops will include The Armory, the studio where “Louie Louie” was recorded, the Crystal Ballroom, Satyricon, the Starry Night, the X-Ray Cafe, and a brief pause (outside of) Mary's. Oh- and it is FREE! More details HERE.
Find out more »Sometimes a Great Notion at the Hollywood Theater
This powerful #OregonMade film is often overlooked and just as often loved by those who see it. Paul Newman stars and directs based on Ken Kesey’s book alongside Henry Fonda, Lee Remick, and Michael Sarrazin. The film was shot in and around Kernville and Newport, and the “Never Give a Inch” Stamper House still stands on the shore of the Siletz River. As part of the celebration, not only will Kick Ass Oregon History be doing a special podcast about the unique history behind the making of the film, but Oregon Film and Oregon State Parks will be planting 50 trees and the first official sign for an “Oregon Film Trail” at nearby Gleneden State Park. We will be screening a 35mm print - not to be missed! TICKETS HERE.
Find out more »Portland Sinful Walking Tour: Shanghaiers, Saloons & Skullduggery
Learn about all the Sinful past of P-Town, or as we call it – Portland’s naughty bits!! Operated with our friends PDX Pipeline. And it’s only $18! DETAILS AND TICKETS RIGHT HERE!! ***NOTE: Some of this information has been covered on our Seedy, Seamy Sinful Portland tour.
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