White Eagle
Saloon & Hotel
836 N. Russell St.
Portland, OR 97227
Local: (503) 335-8900
Elsewhere: (866) 271-3377
wereserve@mcmenamins.com
Friday, October 8
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"Eagle Time"Reverb Brothers5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.All ages welcome |
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"Eagle Time" is an institution among those looking for the perfect way to decompress after the workday.
The Reverb Brothers play a sort of swamp rock that encompasses country, blues, jug band, R&B and old time jazz.
Loaded for BearVicious Kisses9:30 p.m.21 and over |
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Saturday, October 9
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"Eagle Time"The Student Loan4:30 p.m.All ages welcome |
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"Eagle Time" is an institution among those looking for the perfect way to decompress after the workday.
This eclectic four-piece bluegrass/newgrass band mixes elements of traditional bluegrass and folk music with elements of rock, jazz, and blues, playing original songs and a vast library of covers from groups as diverse as Bill Monroe, The Beatles, Phish, and Sublime.
Bad Side of HollandLeigh Marble9:30 p.m.21 and over |
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Sunday, October 10
"Open Mic / Songwriter Showcase" featuring Portland's finest talent6:30 p.m. sign-up, 7 p.m. music21 and over |
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The Sunday night Open Mic/Showcase always features an eclectic mix of talented local musicians.
Monday, October 11
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Brad Creel and the Reel Deel8:30 p.m.21 and over |
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Informed equally by the heartbreak of a tough divorce and the cartoons he used to churn out before creating music, Brad Creel's smart and funny folk is, as Creel calls it, "dark music with a happy sound." In other words, he's as likely to make you laugh in your beer as cry in it.
Tuesday, October 12
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Reed TurnerGabriel Mintz8:30 p.m.21 and over |
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Reed Turner's debut album All My Running was released in March to much critical acclaim for both songwriting and vocals. Turner's alternative folk-rock style has been attracting broad attention, garnering airplay both in the U.S. and Europe.
Wednesday, October 13
Kara Suzanne8:30 p.m.21 and over |
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Thursday, October 14
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The Way Downs8:30 p.m.21 and over |
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Friday, October 15
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"Eagle Time"The Student Loan4:30 p.m.All ages welcome |
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"Eagle Time" is an institution among those looking for the perfect way to decompress after the workday.
This eclectic four-piece bluegrass/newgrass band mixes elements of traditional bluegrass and folk music with elements of rock, jazz, and blues, playing original songs and a vast library of covers from groups as diverse as Bill Monroe, The Beatles, Phish, and Sublime.
Give it up for St. Arnold, the patron saint of brewers! His miracle was a tankard of ale that never ran dry… Put him on the invite list. “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson In Europe around 1200, beer was used to baptize babies — its alcohol content inhibited the growth of bacteria. The Ancient Greeks recommended raw cabbage to aid in curing a hangover. Urp. What’s the name of the Kennedy brewery? The Concordia Brewery, named for the surrounding neighborhood. Legend has it that St. Bridget, who worked with lepers in Belgium around 500, answered their pleas to turn her bathwater into beer. Cool trick. “Beer…a high and mighty liquor.” – Julius Caesar. (Hail, Caesar!) Citysearch.com rated Edgefield one of the top ten most haunted hotels in the U.S. Spooky. “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson What was the very first McMenamins pub, opened by Mike and Brian McMenamin? The Barley Mill on SE Hawthorne in Portland. Which brewery is a former girls’ lavatory? Kennedy School’s Concordia Brewery! Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was said to be able to drink any man under the table. You show ‘em, Betsy! The Centzon-Totochtin (“Infinite Rabbits”) was an Aztec group that represented the ways humans are affected by intoxication. When at Edgefield, ask where the Five Ladies are. And then figure out what happened to the missing earring… How many McMenamins are there in the Seattle area? Four – Mill Creek, Six Arms, Dad Watsons and Queen Anne. Golfing at Edgefield? Head to the 2nd floor north balcony and rub the overhead light fixture for good luck. In Ancient Rome, eating fried canaries was just the thing to banish a hangover. According to Norse legend, wine is for gods, beer is for mortals, and mead is for the dead. Glass of pinot, anyone? What is “the hair of the dog”? It likely originated from a time when the best medicine for preventing infection was alcohol. The drinking kind. Feeling a bit rough after a night out? Some say bananas, loaded with magnesium, will help. Does each McMenamins pub brew beer? Nope – only our brewpubs and breweries do. They supply our other spots. At the Grand Lodge, the mosaics in the basement hallways were inspired by the work of Spanish artist Antonio Gaudi. The Kennedy School Theater was rated one of the Top Ten That Do It Right by Entertainment Magazine. Huzzah! “We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” -- Horace Hutchinson What’s a pipe face? Why, it’s a face painted on a pipe. When visiting McMenamins hotels, keep an eye out for ‘em above. When at McMenamins, check out the light bulbs. Why use plain ol’ white ones when you can have pink, red, orange, blue, yellow…? McMenamins has a full-time historian on staff. He collects stories, photos, anecdotes and more about McMenamins spots, past and present. The art of brewing is over 6,000 years old! And only gettin’ better… “I think this would be a good time for a beer.” – FDR, upon signing the New Deal “Give me a woman who truly loves beer and I will conquer the world.” – Kaiser Wilhelm II
