After several plans, several years, and a whole lot of patience, Sugar is nearly ready. We’ll start with affordable coffee, cookies, a few sandwiches, and other nice surprises. I hope you’ll stop in, sit for a minute, and have something sweet.
Year: 2026
Art Sanctuary Looks to Contribute to Portland ‘Arts District’
For 22 years Art Sanctuary has entertained crowds with a well-curated mix of national and local live music, as well as its popular Va Va Vixens burlesque shows, and now it will be doing so here in Portland!
Canopy Promotes Business Beyond Profit
Canopy Education Director Adam Watson hosted a coffee chat networking event at their Portland headquarters at 1500 Lytle Street in late June. Canopy offers visibility into an inclusive network of companies and organizations, as well as practical professional development sessions
Squallis Puppeteers Conclude “Yellow Carpet Series” Performances
Throughout July Squallis Puppeteers took the stage at Portland Museum’s Lighthouse Education Center and performed three amazing shows for children in our neighborhood: Brain Party, Tricky Fox, and Mouse Tales.
Portland Now Celebration of Community Cookout & School Supply Drive
Please join PNI for a celebration of community cookout on Tuesday, August 4th at 6:30pm at the Louisville Grows Healthy House campus located at 1641 Portland Avenue. Bring new school supplies to Donate to J. B. Atkinson Elementary!
Own Your Very Own Festival
There was evidence everywhere. Signs above Interstate 64. Picnic tables and street barriers stacked next to the Festival building on Northwestern. Yard signs on front lawns. Warnings about street closures nailed to telephone poles. A 2-day affair. The 52nd Portland Community Festival! And, by golly, we pulled it off!
Revitalizing Portland: Three Catalyst Actions for Sustainable Growth
As one of Louisville’s most historic riverfront communities, the Portland neighborhood sits at a pivotal juncture. Transforming its legacy into sustainable prosperity requires targeted effort across housing, workforce development, and commercial attraction. To unlock Portland’s full economic potential, stakeholders must prioritize three critical actions.
A Historic Turnout for the Portland Festival: Thank You, Portland!
The Portland Festival was an absolute dream this year, bringing our neighborhood together for an incredible weekend of music, food, and community pride. To everyone who came out, danced, ate, and celebrated our amazing neighborhood—THANK YOU for making this one for the history books.
Reflections of the Portland Festival
While it’s been a few weeks since the Portland Festival in early June, you can’t help but still feel the buzz of energy and excitement, the result of an amazing community coming together. And while I did make a brief appearance at the event a couple years ago, this was the first time the Portland Museum and Portland Anchor set up a booth, and it was a wild whirlwind I won’t soon forget, and can’t wait to experience again next year.
James Merrill Harris Named New Honorary Portland Mayor
Hear from former Honorary Portland Mayor Rick “Pops” Thomas on his history with the neighborhood and its annual Festival, and congratulate this year’s mayor elect James Merrill Harris!