HAPPENINGS

May 8: The Multnomah Arts Center invites community members to tell stories at Truth Be Told on the theme of "travel" to raise funds for a new auditorium.
Details: multnomahartscenter.org

May 16: The second annual Must See Oregon comes to the Oregon Garden in Silverton to showcase our state's wide array of stunning travel opportunities. 
Details: mustseeor.com

May 16: Yakima Valley's annual Roots and Vines Festival celebrates Americana, roots, and bluegrass music alongside craft beverages made in the city of Yakima.
Details: rootsandvinesfest.com

2015 Farm Dinners: Make plans to head out to the country this summer and book your spot for one of these unique farm to table dinners.

COOL NEW STUFF

• A new report shows that 1,033,253 visitors to national parks in Oregon spent $71.6 million in the state in 2014. That spending resulted in 1,224 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $100.9 million.

• A time-lapse video from the recently refreshed Vintage Portland shows its $16-million transformation and redesign happening in real time.

• Festival season is officially upon us...check out our guide to Northwest summer festivals over on On the Town, and snag your tickets now! 

• Pelican Brewing has announced its plans to open a brewpub in Cannon Beach! Construction is slated to begin this fall and the brewpub is expected to be open by Spring 2016.