Kennedy School
Come have fun in school... for once...
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Portland, OR 97211
Local: (503) 249-3983
Elsewhere: (888) 249-3983
info.ks@mcmenamins.com
Tuesday, May 28
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Things From Another World Presents:TFAW's Geek Trivia - with hosts Cort and Bobby7 p.m.Minor with parent or guardian |
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Win fabulous prizes and prove your geek prowess at Geek Trivia Night, every other Tuesday at Kennedy School Theater.
Thursday, May 30
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The Harmonica Pocket7 p.m.All ages welcome |
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The Harmonica Pocket -- renowned for their kids show -- begins simply as the swinging songs of composer Keeth Monta Apgar. Apgar delivers storytelling lyrics accompanied by thick jazz chord progressions wrapped up into thoughtful, mature songs, which are
Sunday, June 2
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Being for the Benefit of Mister JimmyA Benefit for Jimmy BoyerJake Ray & the Cow DogsBingo & PeteDan HaleyGravelLittle SueThe Box of ChocolatesThe Don of Division Street3 p.m.All ages welcome |
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Freak Mountain Ramblers singer and guitarist Jim Boyer has, "Probably played more benefits than anyone in Portland," says his best friend and former bandmate, Bingo. Now, Jim really needs your help
Thursday, June 6
The Honeycutters7 p.m.All ages welcome |
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The Great Northwest Music Tour blazes a fresh musical trail, bringing an ever-changing lineup of talent to McMenamins Historic Properties.
Tuesday, June 11
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Race Talks: Opportunities for Dialogue6 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. eventMinor with parent or guardian |
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Kennedy School hosts this series that deals with race in Oregon, both historically and up to the present time.
Thursday, June 13
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Fools In Paradise7 p.m.All ages welcome |
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Fools in Paradise is an eclectic six-person group performing a variety of music on African instruments.
Thursday, June 20
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Friends and Family NightBenefitting Good in the Hood5 p.m. 'til closeAll ages welcome |
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It's all for a good cause.
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Wee Billy Big Chin's 80 Schillin' Scottish AleLimited-Edition Beer Tasting5 p.m. 'til the beer is gone21 & over to drink |
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A deep red, mahogany colored brew. It is crafted with roasted black barley which yields a dark rich color and a subtle roasted flavor! The hop character is low, light, floral and herbal, allowing its signature malt profile to be the highlight! Approachable and drinkable, it is perfect for those warm summer evenings!
Monday, June 24
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History Pub Monday at Kennedy School7 p.m.All ages welcome |
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Mark your calendars for the last Monday every month when you can hear a free history lecture and order a cool pint or two while you're at it.
Thursday, June 27
Ed & the Boats Reunion7 p.m.All ages welcome |
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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. “Give me a woman who truly loves beer and I will conquer the world.” – Kaiser Wilhelm II “We borrowed golf from Scotland as we borrowed whiskey. Not because it is Scottish, but because it is good.” -- Horace Hutchinson “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson Which beer is our best-selling ale? Hammerhead, of course. Have a pint or two today! What’s the name of the Kennedy brewery? The Concordia Brewery, named for the surrounding neighborhood. “Wine is bottled poetry.” -- Robert Louis Stevenson The Centzon-Totochtin (“Infinite Rabbits”) was an Aztec group that represented the ways humans are affected by intoxication. How many McMenamins are there in the Seattle area? Three – Mill Creek, Six Arms and Queen Anne. Queen Elizabeth I, daughter of Henry VIII, was said to be able to drink any man under the table. You show ‘em, Betsy! At the Grand Lodge, the mosaics in the basement hallways were inspired by the work of Spanish artist Antonio Gaudi. McMenamins has a full-time historian on staff. He collects stories, photos, anecdotes and more about McMenamins spots, past and present. What was the very first McMenamins pub, opened by Mike and Brian McMenamin? The Barley Mill on SE Hawthorne in Portland. Does each McMenamins pub brew beer? Nope – only our brewpubs and breweries do. They supply our other spots.
