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Allison Keeney

Allison Keeney is a part of Travel Oregon's Communications team. You'll find this native Oregonian exploring the many wonders of her home state, savoring the bounty of local craft beverages and eateries, dancing at concerts, and enjoying the company of friends, family and her sweet pup Ember.

Season of Music Festivals

April 25, 2016
Summer is officially here and that means Oregon’s music festivals and events are taking the stage across the state.  Oregon has an eclectic mix of music festivals to suit an array of genre lovers, featuring everything from indie rock and pop to hip hop, country, bluegrass/folk, electronic, classical, jazz and more. We have big festivals that receive national attention, and we have lots of little festivals that cater to a local audience. Many festivals are also fun for all ages and reasonably affordable. Here are... More
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Oregon Coast Music Festival

March 1, 2016
Each year for two weeks in July, the small coastal town of Coos Bay comes alive with the sounds of music for the Oregon Coast Music Festival (OCMF). Last summer I had the opportunity to attend the OCMF and experience what I’d like to call “the greatest thing you’ve never heard of” on the Oregon Coast.… More
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Oregon WinterFest

January 11, 2016
Held in Bend’s bustling Old Mill District, Oregon WinterFest is a three-day celebration of all things winter. More
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Bite into Oregon’s Bounty

July 24, 2015
Bite of Oregon is the largest culinary event in the state and annually draws more than 50,000 friends, families and foodies who descend to Portland’s Waterfront Park with the same goal in mind: to celebrate Oregon’s bounty. In 2016, the Bite celebrates its 33rd anniversary August 12-14 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Tickets are only $5… More
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The Allison Inn and Spa

February 10, 2015
Nestled among the rolling vineyards of Newberg in Willamette Valley wine country lies the Allison Inn & Spa. To some, this 85-room, award-winning luxury resort may just be another place to relax and unwind after a day of exploring the more than 200 wineries of the Willamette Valley, but there’s a lot more that meets the eye here. Beneath the… More
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Unique Sounds of the Oregon Symphony

August 27, 2013
For more than a century, the Oregon Symphony has played music for the ears of Oregonians. It is the sixth oldest symphony in the United States and one of the largest arts organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall hosts the Symphony’s 76 full-time classical musicians who perform over 80 shows to… More
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A Guide to Oregon’s Music Scene

February 19, 2013
When you think of Oregon, images of trees, waterfalls and lots of greenery probably come to mind. You may also think about our flourishing culinary scene or our tax-free shopping; but what I want residents and visitors to start thinking about is the incredible music scene we have throughout the entire state. As an avid… More
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December to Remember

January 3, 2013
Every year, Portland’s alternative rock station 94.7 KNRK puts on “December to Remember,” a week-long music festival that takes place in some of Portland’s biggest music venues. You can pretty much guarantee a killer lineup filled with bands that are dominating mainstream and alternative radio stations. This year the lineup included The Killers, The Shins,… More
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