B:C:Clettes spread the love at the Clown House
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The end of the Clown House
@ The Clown House NE Alberta and 25th. Dingo says: “Come over today and hang out with us, at dusk we murder the Clown House set, stage and big props, we will be cutting down the high wire poles and assaulting the whole shebang. Bring fun stuff if you like, buy a shirt, have some … Read more
Cops, clowns, and crowds at Last Thursday
Crowds gathered one last time at the Alberta St. Clown House on NE 25th Ave.(File photo) This month’s Last Thursday on Alberta was notable for several reasons: the clowns, the cops, and the crowds. First and foremost, it was the last month in a long run of action at the Alberta Street Clown House (they’re … Read more
A final Last Thursday for the Clown House
Dingo Dizmal, captain of the Clown House.(File photo) Yes folks, it’s true. Tonight at Last Thursday on Alberta Street, the Clown House (at NE 24th and Alberta) will play host to hijinks and fun for the very last time. Due to rents that have shot far beyond a clown’s wage, Dingo, Pinga, Chlorine, Will, and … Read more
Clown House Bikini Bike Wash
@ NE Alberta and 25th (The Clown House!) Put on yer bikini and have yer bike washed! Bring a little dough fer da clowns, play some games, sporatic bafoonery will be erupting all day and if the right people show up TALL BIKE JOUSTING!!! Clods in bikinis wash bikes all day for tips. The game … Read more
The Clown House gears up for the season
Where else can you see grown men dressed as clowns, racing around a mud pit on mini-bikes?File photo: 4/26/06
Pedalpalooza Daily – 6/15
[Pedalpalooza runs from 6/8 – 6/24 and is organized by Shift to Bikes. View the full schedule here and get the latest ride reports here.] Northeast steps up to the plate today with a bouquet of bike fun. The CCC is hosting two volunteer events, the Clownhouse is having their Bikini Bike Wash, and Tori … Read more
Bike action at Alberta Art Hop
On Saturday me and my ladies rode over to Alberta Street to check out the annual Art Hop. The picture-perfect day attracted all sorts of folks riding all sorts of bikes. And, as usual, I couldn’t keep my eyes (and my camera) off them. I noticed some old favorites in action like the Clownhouse’s Spin … Read more
All is well at the Clown House
Despite some scary and somber times last October, I’m happy to report that bikey shenanigans and mayhem are alive and well at the Alberta Clown House. Last night was the first warm and dry Last Thursday celebration of the year and the Clowns and all their friends took full advantage. The Mud Pit of Doom … Read more
Alberta Street gets even more bike art
[Greeting card by Redbird Studio] The other day I went to the opening of Tour de Crepes on Alberta Street. This is the new joint opened by a supporter of the bike community and devoted cyclist, Brenda Drain. The visit confirmed that Alberta Street is perhaps the most bikey in the city. Besides being home … Read more
The art of bikes at Alberta Artwalk
[Painting by Tiago.Art imitates life.] I checked out the Last Thursday Artwalk on Alberta last week. I was hoping to see the Clownhouse in all its glory, but unfortunately the rain kept them from most of their fun. The yard was empty of craziness (don’t worry, it will come later), but the house itself was … Read more
Mini Bike Winter photos
[Photo credit: Tiago D.] Torino shmorino. Who needs those other Olympics when we’ve got our very own Mini Bike Winter Olympics? Unfortunately I didn’t partake in the ceremonies but it looked pretty awesome from the photos I’ve come across. By far the craziest thing I’ve seen are clothing-impaired Zoobombers charging into the freezing Willamette River. … Read more
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