One of the great things about Portland in the sense of community.  During summer, this becomes pretty prominent.  Between Flicks on the Bricks, Rose Festival, and concerts in the park, it’s hard not to feel like there is a great bond between Portlanders and their city.  Last night, Patrick, Angelina and I went to see Portland’s very own Vagabond Opera in Wallace Park.

So here is where I introduce part of the non-retro Janey.  Yes, it is true, I dig things that don’t relate to the 1950s and 60s! Vagabond Opera among them.  They are an eccentric array of people dressed in near cartoonish (and I mean this in a good way) attire of turn of the century fashion.  Their music is that of gypsies and cabarets and entertaining from start to finish.

As for the park atmosphere for concerts, you must get there early if you want a decent view, for the further you sit back, not only the less you see, the less you hear. This is not due to bad acoustics but mainly because the people in the back aren’t there for the band itself, but rather for the idea of lounging in the park with a live band playing and chatting it up.

Tomorrow I’m off to Liz’s sale over at Xtabay. $1, $5 and $10 items, plus 20% off everything in the store!  So come check it out over at 2415 SE Clinton!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!