Posts tagged Blazers

jgspdx:

Brad and I watched this amazing Bill Walton documentary last night, that covered the Portland Trailblazers 1977 winning season, for research for our piece in Clifton Burt’s Boomshakala show at Land.

I like how the film makes the people of Portland today almost look like a parody of what was going on back then that was somehow more authentic. Bill and the coach biking to practice, how awesome is that! They weren’t doing it to be environmental or self righteous, they were just doing it because they were naturally awesome.

I’ve often felt that, though there are adequate places in Portland to watch Blazers games, there hasn’t been an outstanding place. Now there is. Last night, Spirit of 77 opened to the public and we were on hand to celebrate. The people behind the Spirit of 77 are OMFG Co and the Ace Hotel. They’ve put together a dynamite place that I’m looking forward to visiting again soon. And here was my favorite thing: indoor bike parking —hell yes!. Blazers season just got even more fun.

I’ve often felt that, though there are adequate places in Portland to watch Blazers games, there hasn’t been an outstanding place. Now there is. Last night, Spirit of 77 opened to the public and we were on hand to celebrate. The people behind the Spirit of 77 are OMFG Co and the Ace Hotel. They’ve put together a dynamite place that I’m looking forward to visiting again soon. And here was my favorite thing: indoor bike parking —hell yes!.

Blazers season just got even more fun.