AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Arts & Culture: Portland City Council will vote Sept. 3 on funding planning for a 3,000-seat, Broadway-capable performing arts venue at Portland State, with supporters pushing ahead and opponents warning it could put nearly $1 billion at risk without a market study. Community Events: Sisters Festival of Books returns Sept. 12–13 with author talks, readings, workshops, and a $10 pass that doubles as a coupon toward featured books, plus free passes for veterans. Outdoor & Film: Sisters Trails Alliance teams up with the Forest Service and partners for a screening and Q&A of “Follow the Beaten Path” at Caldera Arts Campus, focusing on nonmotorized recreation and conservation. Aviation Fun: The Cascades Airshow roared back to Central Oregon over Aug. 28–29, drawing about 20,000 visitors for jets, warbirds, and standout microjet aerobatics. Sports (Oregon-adjacent): The fake 49ers player romance-and-investment scam keeps spreading online, with an alleged accomplice barred from dating apps while awaiting trial. Tech/Business: Root and Carvana extend their embedded insurance deal through at least August 2028, touting a simpler “3-click” purchase at the point of sale.
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