Lifeswells (Again)

After a long hiatus, the Lifeswells surf movie night is coming back to Valentines on Wednesday August 17th. We've put together an extra special night of treats for our return. First off, we're so stoked to welcome San Diego surf jazz duo The Mattson 2. The Mattsons are rolling in to Portland to celebrate the release of their brand new record, Feeling Hands. Not only are The Mattsons two incredibly talented musicians, but they're truly two of the nicest guys we know. They're not to be missed. Secondly, we'll be screening Mikey Detemple's Sight/Sound. This is the brand new surf film from the maker of the acclaimed Picaresque. We've checked out a preview and it looks absolutely stunning. We can't wait to show it on the big screen. As always DJ Zach Eno will be spinning far out go out soundtrack. Come on down early and join us. It's always good to see you.

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Go to this!

I wish I could go! Alas, I'm headed to Aruba, Curacao and Comeoniwanna.....The far out go out.

A Story of Renewed Stoke

I stopped by Valentines last night for the lovely Corrina Repp's bday celebration and was greeted with a heart-warming tale. One of the bartenders, the equally lovely Lucy, shared an awesome story with me. A customer stopped in recently while she was working and the two struck up a conversation. He asked if the bar was planning any more surf nights and went on to tell her that he had grown up surfing, but in recent years he'd wandered from the glide. After randomly stumbling upon one of the Lifeswells nights and feeling the stoke, he has gotten back into the water and has even gone on surfari down the coast with a few buddies. Needless to say the story made my night. Stay tuned for more nights. Have a great holiday! The far out go out!

Photo of Chris by Zach Reno

A Postcard From The Empire State

'Bubbie' Gentile cross step flirting with the schnoz of his new CC Slider.

Stay Golden...

Photo by Grant Cornett

Lifeswells in September

Another night of surfy salivation next week at Valentines. We'll be screening George Greenough's ' The Innermost Limits Of Pure Fun' & the new Andrew Kidman project 'Last Hope'. Come on down! It's always good to see you!

Tennis Anyone?

After a 15 year hiatus from the court I started playing tennis again this week. The mod gods smiled on me by throwing these vintage Fred Perry's back into circulation. I scooped 'em up for $10! Pristine condition, stark white and they fit like a glove! I think these are really going to improve my game...

Explode Into Colors & Extra Golden at Holocene on Thursday. Do yourself a favor and go! This could arguably be the BEST dance party of the summer! Last time Extra Golden played Holocene the dance floor vibrated from pounding feet (and there were only like two dozen people there)! This band seriously brings the party. Bring it!