In June the Chefs who set the foodie world abuzz say thanks. Portland’s acclaimed restaurants, from downtown and beyond will strut their inventive stuff with select 3-course meals for a mere $25. The promotion runs the entire month of June, every evening that Wilfs is open.

Wilfs’ 3-Course offering for Dining Month:

• 1st Course: Savory trio of mushroom bread puddings
• 2nd Course: Seasonal fresh fish fillet or Mediterranean pasta
• 3rd Course: Mixed berry crisp

Wilfs Restaurant & Bar is located at Union Station, just minutes from downtown and the Pearl District. Our chef sources from our local and the Northwest regions to create incredible salads, the best sandwiches, burgers (beef and veggie), prime and tender cuts of beef and lamb. And, fresh halibut, Dungeness crab meat, and seasonal salmon for the seafood lover. Enjoy our specialty house-infused cocktails, local micro brews, and the best wine selection from Oregon and Washington. And the best local and national jazz artists perform Wednesday through Saturday.

Founded in 1992 by Rob Justus, JOIN began as an educational organization offering experiential “immersions” into the experience of homelessness for youth. As the homeless people that they worked with began to share their wisdom and experiences, they shifted their organizational mission to direct housing services.

JOIN exists to support the efforts of homeless individuals and families to transition out of homelessness into permanent housing. Their efforts are directed at individuals sleeping outside or in their car in the Portland Metro area. Their service provision is not dependent on age, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity, specific diagnosis, or identifiable issue.

You can learn more about JOIN at their website: http://www.joinpdx.com/

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Please join us on May 8, 2010 from 10 AM to 4 PM for the third annual National Train Day! It’s a coast-to-coast celebration of the Rails, and your entire family’s invited to Portland’s Union Station to join in the fun! Come down and check out the displays, exhibits and information, including:

• Tours of the SP 4449 Steam Locomotive and Vintage Railroad Cars
• Rose Festival Clown Corps
• Scale Model Trains
• Food and beverages rail-side from Wilfs Restaurant
• Host, Roger Hart of Sunny 1150 AM spinning “oldies” music
• Tons of exhibitors and groups (click flyer for complete list)

Union Station is easy to find — look for the big “Go By Train” clock tower, or take the MAX Yellow line or Green line to the NW 5th & Glisan or NW 6th & Hoyt stops. If you drive, parking is only $3 at nearby Station Place Garage. Click here for a map.

Learn more about National Train Day

Please Join us on Saturday, May 1st for an Evening of Music with Susannah Mars and Friends, a special concert to benefit the Arthritis Foundation’s Camp JAM (Juvenile Arthritis Matters!)

Performing live with Susannah Mars is an incredible roster of vocalists from the Portland music scene, including Valerie Day, Rebecca Kilgore, Darrell Grant, the Portland Gay Men’s Choir, Gary Cash, Gavin Gregory, Laurie Campbell-Leslie, and Pam Mahon.

Advanced Reserve Seats are available for a $35.00 donation, with General Seating available for a $20.00 donation. For more information or to reserve your seats, please contact Janet Lamb at 503-245-5695 or 1-888-845-5695, or email at jlamb@arthritis.org

Camp JAM (Juvenile Arthritis Matters)

Camp JAM is a free weekend camp for children of all ages with juvenile arthritis and their families. Children with juvenile arthritis face the daily challenges of their disease where one day they feel good and then achy the next day. This can be an isolating experience for children at school when they have to sit out of physical activities because of their arthritis.

Learn more at the Arthritis Foundation website.

SOLV brings Oregonians together to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship.  The money we raise helps plant trees, eradicate invasive plants, and teaches kids the importance of environmental volunteerism. In fact, for every $10 raised this month at Wilfs, SOLV can plant 5 trees! Find out more at www.solv.org.

Visit Wilfs in April and enjoy our special cocktails: The Navan Creamsicle (vanilla liqueur, Grand Marnier, OJ, and cream) or the new SOLV cocktail (Amaretto, Frangelico, Bailey’s, and coffee), and order the Smoked Salmon Pasta (with dill cream sauce, capers, and seasonal vegetables) and help SOLV with their great programs!

“Conveys a pure essence of piano jazz that is sweet, lovely and irresistable. His solos emerge in a crisp lyricism that is engaged, resonant and consistently brilliant.” –Rebecca Webb, KINK radio

In a performing career that spans more that 25 years Bill Beach has performed with many jazz legends including Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Harris, Howard Roberts, Mark Murphy, Charlie Rouse, Frank Morgan, Jimmy Cobb and Nat Adderley. He has studied withMarian McPartland, Jack DeJohnette and Warren Bernhardt. Bill has performed in Japan, Mexico, England, Holland and Belgium. His CD, Letting Go was releaseed in November of 2004.

Learn more at Bill’s website: www.billbeach.com

Two of Portland’s favorite musical artists team up to address themes of love and friendship and April Fools fun in a flurry of dynamite duets. Stage actor, vocalist, comedienne Susannah Mars and jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore will be accompanied by Bill Wells on piano.

Vocal duets will include some more familiar pieces, like “Two Lost Souls” from Damn Yankees, and some more obscure ones like “Love Is When” by Alec Wilder. Both singers will also do short feature sets. Don’t miss these Northwest favorites together for the second time.

Learn more at RebeccaKilgore.com and SusannahMars.com

$15  Cover | Call now for reservations: 503.223.0070

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Cirque du Soleil returns to Portland with its latest touring production KOOZA, set to open in Portland on Thursday, April 9, for a limited engagement. KOOZA will perform under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) at SW Moody Avenue (South of the Marquam bridge).

The name KOOZA is inspired by the Sanskrit word “koza,” which means “box,” “chest” or “treasure,” and was chosen because one of the underlying concepts of the production is the idea of a “circus in a box.” KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil that combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor.

CLICK HERE to order your special discount tickets to KOOZA

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit www.cirquedusoleil.com

Learn more about the Pearl District at ExplorethePearl.com

The duo of Amy & Freddy return to Portland for the 3rd year, with two shows at Wilfs on Friday, March 12th benefiting Camp Starlight – a week-long residential summer camp for children affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.

Amy Armstrong’s beautiful voice, edgy humor and quick wit, combined with Freddy Allen’s impeccable musical arrangements and sly repartee, come together to form a “dynamic duo”, presenting an enjoyable and unforgettable entertainment experience. Based in Chicago, Amy & Freddy have been captivating audiences for more than 10 years in the classic tradition of such legendary entertainers as Bette Midler and Liza Minnelli. The duo brings three shows to Portland with a different flavor to each show. Returning this year is drummer extraordinaire, Steve Moretti. If you attend one show, you will definitely want to come back for more!

This incredible night of entertainment and generosity is presented by Phil Sparks Design and Cascade Aids Project. Performances start at 6:00PM and 9:00PM with $30 tickets available at Cascade Aids Project (208 SW 5th Avenue, #800 — contact Eva at 503.278.3801) or through Phil Sparks Design at 503-546-9662.

Seattle native Greta Matassa is one of the country’s most talented and popular jazz singers. With hints of Ella, Sarah, Billie and Carmen, Greta is increasingly recognized as a unique voice in jazz. With her recent tours of Russia, Singapore and Hawaii and Japan, Greta’s sound is now reaching new audiences. Greta has released seven CD’s on the respected jazz label Origin Records and a DVD live concert with Mimi Fox.

“Matassa’s performance was a marvel of virtuosity.” —Los Angeles Times

“Boppish, Snappy and conversational”– Downbeat

“Greta Matassa is one of America’s finest singers, and stands firmly among the best in today’s jazz.” —Jazz Review

Portland jazz legend Ron Steen has been playing percussion with everyone in the local jazz scene since he just a kid when he played the Cotton Club in North Portland at the age of 15. He now performs regular gigs as bandleader of his own trio at Wilfs and other clubs, plays on numerous recording sessions, and hosts his famous weekly jam sessions with veterans and newcomers alike, where he has mentored more than a few of today’s best local artists.

Visit our Entertainment Calendar or the Portland Jazz Festival website to learn more.