You are invited to enjoy:
Wednesday, April 16
7:00-9:00 pm
Basil Hallward Gallery - 4th floor
Powell’s City of Books
1005 W Burnside (corner of 10th and Burnside)
Portland, OR
Enjoy refreshments, tours of the Rare Book Room, and use the 20% discount coupon for all conference attendees, courtesy of Powell’s. (available in conference registration packet)
Learn about:
Powell’s history
Facts about the City of Books
Corporate and Academic Services (ordering and purchase order shopping will be available)
Conference attendees may also find this a great opportunity to explore Portland’s Pearl District. They will find shops, galleries, restaurants and other entertainments ranging from funky to elegant on nearly every block. http://www.explorethepearl.com
Directions:
From Interstate 5 traveling south from Vancouver:
Take I-405 south and cross the river.
Exit at Everett Street - this will be your first exit after crossing the river.
Turn left on Everett, and continue to 9th Ave.
Turn right on 9th. Travel 2 blocks to Couch Street.
Turn right on Couch. The City of Books is on the left.
Powell's customer parking entrance is on 11th, on the left.
http://www.powells.com/info/places/burnsidemap.html
Parking:
Customer parking at the City of Books is limited. The SmartPark at 10th & Yamhill about four blocks south of Powell’s and is a good alternative. Metered parking on the street is free after 7:00 p.m.