Holidate With Downtown (and Pinterest Contest too!)

Tuesday, 11 December 2012 12:22 | Written by Byron

Cool Furnishings from Boys' Fort, Pioneer Place Atrium, Earrings from Radish

HASSLE-FREE HOLIDAYS: With holiday shopping days beginning to dwindle down to a precious few, you might feel the pressure to "get it done."

Downtown’s “Holidate” events, however, can take the busy out of the Holiday season and replace it with cheer.

And if the shopping gets too intense, maybe you should pop into The Original, or one of many downtown restaurants for a special Holidate drink? What more could a shopper need?

Retailers ranging from pop-up shop Emit to iconic department store Macy’s will offer the type of holiday experiences you can only get in Downtown Portland. Restaurants like Red Star Tavern, Nel Centro and Gracie’s, will serve holiday themed drinks, while The Westin Hotel will offer discounted rooms. (Just use the code FMPARK when making the reservation.) With easy shopping and access to downtown’s thriving restaurant scene and a cozy place to stay, “Holidate” is perfect for those looking for a quick holiday retreat without leaving the city.

Select Holidate events this Thursday, December 13, 2012 include:

Case Study Coffee

802 SW 10^th Ave.

casestudycoffee.com

Live Music in Store

Mother’s Bistro

212 SW Stark St – (503) 464-1122

mothersbistro.com

Prix Fixe 3 course menu for $25

The Westin Portland

750 SW Alder St – (503) 294-9000

Special room + parking offer (Just use the code FMPARK when making the reservation.)

Portland Center Stage

128 NW 11^th Ave. – (503) 443-3794

pcs.org

Use the “HOLIDATE” promo code and save $10 on adult tickets.

Boys’ Fort

614 SW 11^th Ave.

boysfort.com

Propeller Press Book Event and Hand Forge jewelry and wares by Lyle Poulin.

Pioneer Place: (5pm-Close)

700 SW 5^th Ave – (503) 228-5800

Live Entertainment, in-store events and specials, giveaways and surprises

The Mercantile:

729 SW Alder St – (503) 223-6649

mercantileportland.com

Fa la la la fashion! The Mercantile hosts a Holiday party of fun and fashion.

Pin It to Win It Pinterest Contest: If happy hour, wine tastings and trunk shows aren’t enough, Downtown Portland is also offering shoppers a chance to win holiday gifts with the “Pin It to Win It” Pinterest contest. Head over to www.facebook.com/downtownportland and enter to win gifts from downtown restaurants, retailers and performing arts partners by visiting the “Repin to Win” app. The contest will run through Dec. 28^th with prizes announced each Friday. Find out more at http://downtownportland.org/holidate-2012/ ...it's the holiday thing to do!

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