MORE GREAT MUSIC IN PDX AREA

Let's look at some of the great musical events coming up soon in and around Portland.

At Edgefield Manor, formerly the County Poor House (that was actually its legal name) but now owned and operated by the McMenamins family of microbreweries and pubs, several truly great musical artists will appear. On Thursday, Aug. 30, Stevie Wonder performs and on Thursday, Sept. 13, BB King and Etta James will offer their musical magic. For those of us old enough to have grown-up kids, these legendary names are certain to bring back memories.

These two concerts are part of Edgefield's "Concerts on the Lawn" series, and the venue is only about a 30-minute drive from The Fulton House. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 503-224-4400. For additional information about Edgefield or the concerts, check www.edgefieldconcerts.com

The Portland Symphony is sponsoring a free summer series of "Classical Concerts in the Park" -- on Saturday, Aug. 11, in Grant Park; on Sunday, Aug. 12, in Washington Park; on Sunday, August 19, in Laurelhurst Park; and on Sunday, Sept. 2 in Foothills Park. All these venues are easy driving ditance from The Fulton House. Another option is to take public transportation and avoid the hassles of finding a parking space; luckily, there's a bus stop a half-block from us. For further information, check PortlandFestivalSymphony.org

George Jones will perform at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, located in downtown Portland (i.e., Southwest Portland, the same section of the City as The Fulton House) on Wednesday, Oct. 10. That venue is only about a 10-minute bus ride from us.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, McMenamin's "Grand Lodge" will present the "American Music Festival," featuring roots/jazz/old-time/blues. The Grand Lodge is located in Forest Grove, about a 30-minute drive from The Fulton House.

Finally, every Tuesday afternoon in August (shows start at 2:30 p.m.) the historic Timberline Lodge at Mt. Hood will present the "2007 Timberline Mountain Music" series, featuring live folk and bluegrass music at the Lodge's outdoor amphitheater. All concerts are free and you won't find a more spectacular venue than the 8,000-foot level of Mt. Hood, Oregon's tallest peak at 11,235-feet. Timberline is about a 1-1/2 hour drive from The Fulton House. And even if you don't want a concert, you should see the W.P.A.-constructed Timberline Lodge as part of your visit to Portland.