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Third Annual BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION BLOCK PARTY!

Saturday, July 11 at N. Failing St (between N. Williams Ave. and N. Vancouver Ave.)

BRING A FOOD DONATION! For EVERY nonperishable food item donated guests will receive a raffle ticket and the chance to win one of 100+ Portland Restaurant gift certificates! Must be present to win.

This year we have an extra special theme…
Gastronomical Oregon (Just as good as France!)

France. Just like how visions of sugar plums dance through your head at Christmas, when you think of France you can’t help but envision Camembert, warm crusty baguettes, Chateauneuf du Pape, foie gras, escargot, Cognac, dark chocolate…need I go on? These days, many of us are struggling to find the extra cash to go to a French restaurant, more or less France itself. So, Pix is keeping it local this Bastille Day featuring the gastronomical treasures of Portland! Turns out we Oregonians seem to like a lot of the same things those fun loving Frenchies do. You like the oysters? Try some Kumomotos. Cheese? Rogue River Blue or Juniper Grove Chevre will surely hit the spot. Pinot Noir? Where do we start!? And that crusty Baguette? Try Ken’s or Little T’s. You won’t be disappointed. (Oh, and there are a few good patisseries in town as well!) So, without further adieu… I introduce the 2009 Pix Bastille Day Celebration Block Party! (throw confetti now)

This year we are supporting the Oregon Food Bank to help feed our local community. For every nonperishable food item donated guests will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift certificates to some of Portland’s best restaurants as well as culinary delights made right here in Oregon!

Event Sponsors!
Casa Bruno Wine Distributors
Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters
Adaptive Development
Provvista Specialty Foods

Schedule of Events:

11AM – Mini Médoc Marathon Fun Run

The Médoc Marathon is a 26.2 mile race that winds through over 50 chateaux in the famous wine region of Bordeaux. You may drink water if you like, but there are also 22 “degustation” sites where you are encouraged to partake in local wine tastings of Grand Cru vineyards. Pix is holding a Mini Médoc Marathon! During this 5K course through N/NE Portland runners will have the opportunity to sample some delicious Oregon wines. Unlike the Médoc Marathon, we are unable to give the winner their weight in wine at the finish. However, prizes will be marked on the bottom of random glasses at the tasting sights. And like the Médoc marathon dressing in costume is a must! Best costume wins $100 Pix Gift Certificate.
$5 Entry Fee with 1 nonperishable food item (All entry fees will be donated to Oregon Food Bank); Runners must be 21+
E-mail name and phone number to pix@pixpatisserie.com to register.
www.marathondumedoc.com

AND

Tour de Portland Gastronomical Bicycle Scavenger Hunt (leaving from SE Pix)

This scavenger hunt starts at the SE Division Street Pix and ends at the North Williams Pix. Teams may consist of 1-3 people. First team to bring the 30 items on the list to Pix North via bicycle wins a $150 Pix Gift Certificate! $10 entry fee per team donated to the Oregon Food Bank; 20 teams max; Contestants must wear helmets. E-mail pix@pixpatisserie.com to register with team name, team members, and a contact phone number.

NOON
Citroën Car Show

AND
Live Music: Pep Assembly

www.myspace.com/pepassembly


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

1:00 PM – Live Music: Paper/Upper/Cuts

www.myspace.com/paperuppercuts

AND Wheel and Stick Tour de France by Spielwerk Toys.

Complete with donated handmade hoops provided by Erika Fey, “Mayor of Hooperville.”
http://www.visithooperville.com/

1:45 PM – Waiter Race

Run our obstacle course carrying a serving tray of drinks and food. Your customer’s in a hurry – how fast can you deliver? But don’t spill! Or you will lose points! Limited to six contestants. To register contact pix@pixpatisserie.com with your name and phone number.


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

2:00PM – Live Music: Chores

www.myspace.com/choresmusic

3:00PM – Iron Chef Competition

Eight contestants have 20 minutes to create a dish based on our secret theme! Dishes will be judged by our panel of celebrity chef judges based on originality (30%), presentation (10%), and taste (60%). Winner receives $100 in Portland restaurant gift certificates and bragging rights. Entry fee is $15 with 50% of entry fee going to the Oregon Food Bank. To register contact pix@pixpatisserie.com with your name and phone number.
Judges: TBA with the theme at the event!

3:30PM – Live Music: World’s Greatest Ghosts

www.myspace.com/worldsgreatestghosts


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

4:15PM – Oregon Distillery Bartender Throwdown

Eight local bartenders compete for Best Bastille Day Cocktail using ingredients supplied by Pix Patisserie. These ingredients will feature liquor from Oregon distilleries, as well as a range of other mixers. Contestants have 15 minutes to create a cocktail for 4 judges that represents Bastille Day with the provided ingredients. Cocktails based on originality (30%), presentation (10%), and taste (60%). Winner will receive $100 in gift certificates to Portland bars and their drink on the Pix menu with bragging rights. Entry fee is $15 with 50% of entry fee going to the Oregon Food Bank. All entrants must have professional work experience in tending bar. To register contact pix@pixpatisserie.com with your name, phone number, and where you have tended bar.
Judges: Kevin Ludwig (Beaker and Flask), Representative from House Spirits, and Ethan Powell and Tobias Hogan (EaT: An Oyster Bar)

5:00 PM – Live Music: Reporter

www.myspace.com/reporterband

5:45PM – Grape Stomp

Back in the day, wineries crushed grapes by stomping on them with bare feet. This custom is still practiced today in parts of Portugal in the making of Port. Test your stomping skills! Three teams of three will compete to see who can stomp the most juice out of 10#’s of grapes in one minute. Winning team receives three $20 Pix Gift Certificates and all the grape juice they can make! Sign up at the party.

BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

6:00 PM – Live Music: Alain Singley and the Pants Machine

www.alansingley.com


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

7:00 PM – Live Electro Cabaret: CJ and the Dolls

www.myspace.com/pollizatto

7:30 PM – DJ Wicked & Fogatron

www.justplainterror.com/

www.myspace.com/fogatron


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

8:30 PM – Live Music: Mic Crenshaw

www.myspace.com/miccrenshaw

9:30 PM – Live Music: Shaky Hands

www.myspace.com/shakyhands

10:15 PM – Dance Party with DJ Erick Beats

www.myspace.com/erikbeats


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

All Day Long…
Pie Throwing



Gastronomical Trivia



Dunk Tank


BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

FOOD AND BEVERAGES…

60# Roasted Pig from Carlton Farms



Oregon Cheeses from Steve’s Cheese



Oyster & Champagne Bar by EaT: An Oyster Bar



Beer Garden by 5th Quadrant



Grilled Chicken Legs with Cornbread and Honey by Lincoln Restaurant



Ice Cream Stand by Pix Patisserie featuring Housemade Ice Cream and Beer Floats



Cognac, Lillet, 6L bottle of Buzet and more!

BRING A FOOD DONATION FOR A FREE RAFFLE TICKET ALL DAY LONG!

5th ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Come on down to the Division Clinton Street Fair and see what summer’s all about…ice cream!
On Saturday, July 25 from 10 am to midnight, Pix Patisserie’s dessert shelves will be transformed into ice cream showcases. All the macaroons, Tart Citrons, and chocolate mousse cakes will be replaced with over 20 different frozen delights including ice cream classics like the banana split, grilled poundcake sundaes, and ice cream sodas. For the adventurous, try a Grown-up Shake of Cognac, banana, and vanilla ice cream or the Habanero Nut Crunch ice cream (yes, it is very spicy). And for the ultimate experience, order up the FOGHORN!!! – 22 scoops in a half watermelon with all the bells and whistles!
Saturday, July 25 10AM-Midnight (SE Division location only)

REOCCURRING EVENTS

Gastronomical Trivia with Special Host C J and the Dolls

What 3 items are considered the Holy Trinity of the table in France? How many Trappist beers are currently made in Belgium? What does “Blanc de Blancs” mean? Test your knowledge and impress your friends at this night of trivia for all things edible (and drinkable!) Questions about all types of cuisine, cooking methods, exotic edibles, culinary history, beer, wine, spirits, and of course, desserts will be thrown your way in a chance to win culinary delights and local restaurant gift certificates for each of four rounds. AND the entertainment doesn’t stop there! Extra special host – tranny pop diva C J and the Dolls will entertain with a song or two!
$2 per person to play. Teams of 1-4 accepted.
Next Trivia Night: TBA (North)
How savvy are you?
1. The famous Retsina wine from Greece is flavored with what during production?
2. What is Burrata?
3. What product is made from the Agave plant using the same or similar methods, but may be made outside of the Tequila region?
4. What is the name for sparkling wine produced in Germany?
5. What does the French MOF stand for?
6. What New Orleans restaurant is known for creating Oysters Rockefeller?
7. An Epi is a bread loaf shaped to represent what?
8. In what year did the Portland restaurant Higgins open?
9. What Spanish tapa consists of a guindilla chile pepper, an anchovy and an olive speared on a toothpick?
10. What type of type of festival in the sky lead to the inspiration of the Wonder Bread logo?

THREE RING CIRCUS

Come one, come all! Join Pix for a three course dessert tasting menu paired with wine and beer. $15
7PM-Midnight
Next event Wednesday, August 5th
SE Division Location

PIXELATED

Kick off Pride Weekend with this Live Electro Cabaret featuring LoFi Video Rarities, Rainbow Macarons and Sipping Specials! Hosted by CJ and the Dolls
Thursday, August 6th 7PM FREE (North Pix)

DIM SUM YUM YUM EXTRAVAGANZA!

Welcome the Year of the Ox
NEW – no tickets necessary! Choose a variety of bite size desserts & chocolates all night long while sampling Belgian beers and dessert wines. A total of 20 different desserts will be passed throughout the night. Come and go as you please! All desserts $1.50-$3.00; 2 oz beer samples $1.00; 1oz dessert wines $3.00. Chopsticks available for the brave; fortune cookies for those in kimonos!
See you there…8PM to 11PM
Next event TBA
SE Division Location

CONCOCT YO’ OWN DESSERT

French desserts are so much more than the 2-dimensional cake and frosting. Now you can be the pastry chef and create your own perfect combination of flavors and textures from a list of over 30 ingredients and decorations such as crème brulee, coconut sorbet, caramelized hazelnuts, lemon curd, puff pastry and more. Or, if you choose to accept the challenge, order the Black Box!
$7 per person.
7PM-Midnight
Next event TBA
SE Division Location

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHT

FREE movies at 8:30pm every Monday. See calendar below for upcoming shows.

(N Williams)

FULL CALENDAR

July

Mon 6 : MONDAY MOVIE – Singles – 1992 – Cameron Crowe (North Pix)
Sat 11 : 3rd Annual Bastille Day Block Party (North Pix)
Mon 13 : MONDAY MOVIE – Reality Bites – 1994 – Ben Stiller (North Pix)
Mon 20 : MONDAY MOVIE – So I Married an Axe Murderer-1993 – Thomas Shlamme(North Pix)
Tues 21 : CLOSED – Both locations closed for Annual Employee Party!!!
Sat 25 : 5th Annual ICE CREAM SOCIAL! – 10AM-Midnight (SE Pix)
Mon 27 : MONDAY MOVIE – Cleopatra – 1963 – Joseph L. Mankiewicz (North Pix)

August

Wed 5 : Three Ring Circus – 7PM (SE Pix)
Thur 6 : PIXELATED – 8PM (N Pix)