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Looking forward to seeing some of the new artists’ work this year!

New Festival artist Janel Pahl creates paintings using beeswax and damar resin. Layers of wax are fused with a blowtorch, to create a beautiful satiny sheen. Each layer of wax or collage on every piece is a tribute to the sweet and intricate nature of the birds, that she loves so much.

Getting ready for the Soul Stroll at Wilshire Park....sign up your team now!

African American Health Coalition's 10th Annual "Soul Stroll" scheduled for August 18th Show your support at the African American Health Coalition's 10th Annual Soul Stroll (Wellness Walk) coming to NE Portland on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Activities will include the walk as well as FREE food, music, dancing, massage, and more.

Great coverage and photos of Power of the Purse!

Power of the Purse Spotlights Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon » Portland Society Page Portland, March 9th. Girls Inc. of Northwest Oregon sparkled at its seventh annual Power of the Purse fundraiser at the Portland Art Museum. Maria Lali of Ziba Designs, Girls Council Girl Hazel and Jack Jewsbury, Captain of the Portland Timbers were a hit on the catwalk. (Photo credit, Dodge & Burn ...

Only one more week until Power of the Purse! Read about Bibi McGill--entrepreneur, yogi and Beyonce's musical director who will be designing a purse!

» Bibi makes it 15! Bibi McGill (right) with designer Courtney Leonard of MIDGExCL and Girls Council Member Vivien in the Bibi Kale Chips commercial kitchen. Photograph by Dodge & Burn Studios

Learn more about the interesting "purse-o-nalities" who have designed handbags for this year's event....

» The 14 Portlanders you must meet at Power of the Purse 2012 Co-creator of Nia, a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. With classes available in over 45 countries, Nia is positively shaping the way the world feels, looks, thinks...