Bastille Day celebration at Pix Patisserie July 12, 2008

BASTILLE DAY 2008

Join Pix Patisserie on July 12 for our second annual Bastille Day Celebration! Last years fabulous success has inspired us to make this party even bigger and better. We’ve scheduled a whole days worth of exciting events and contests, booked some fabulous bands, and have ordered a 60# pig from Carlton Farms in case you get hungry.

MUSICAL GUESTS...Talkdemonic, Dat’r, Fist Fite, Team Evil, Alan Singley and the Pants Machine, Andy Combs and the Moth, Boy Eats Drum Machine, Sandpeople, and more!

11AM
MINI MEDOC MARATHON FUN RUN

The Médoc Marathon is a 26.2 mile race that winds through over 50 chateaux in the famous wine region of Bordeaux. You may drink water if you like, but there are also 22 “degustation” sites where you are encourage to partake in local wine tastings of Grand Cru vineyards. This year Pix owner Cheryl will run the course and to gear up, Pix is recreating a Mini Médoc Marathon! During this 5K course through N/NE Portland runners will have the opportunity to sample quality Oregon and French wines! Unlike the Médoc Marathon, we are unable to give the winner their weight in wine at the finish. However, prizes will be marked on the bottom of random wine glasses at the tasting sights. And like the Médoc marathon dressing in costume is a must! Best costume wins $100 Pix Gift Certificate. $8 Entry Fee; Runners must be 21+
E-mail [email protected] to register.

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PET PARADE WITH THE PIXIE PROJECT

Bring your cat, dog, parrot, monkey or other adorable pet to parade around the neighborhood and help support the Pixie Project – a non profit devoted to animal rescue and low-cost spay and neuter programs. If you don’t have a pet, learn how you can rescue one and give them a good loving home. All participants will receive a Pix Golden Ticket for $2’s in sweet treats. Donations for the Pixie Project are encouraged! www.pixieproject.org

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TOUR DE PORTLAND BICYCLE SCAVENGER HUNT
This scavenger hunt starts at the SE Division Street Pix and ends at the North Williams Pix. Teams may consist of 1-3 people. First team to bring the 30 items on the list to Pix North via bicycle wins a $200 Pix Gift Certificate!
$5 entry fee to benefit SCRAP; 20 teams max; Contestants must wear helmets
E-mail [email protected] to register.

NOON
CITROEN CAR SHOW

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DESSERT THROWDOWN RECIPE CONTEST

Calling all aspiring pastry chefs…
Show us your best dessert recipe in one of the following categories – Ice Cream, Cakes/Tortes/Tarts, and Chocolate Bon Bons/Truffles. The winner in each category receives a 1 hour pastry lesson with Pix Owner Cheryl Wakerhauser, a box of 75% Tanzanie Origin Chocolate, AND a $100 Pix gift certificate! Submit the following to Pix at 3901 North Williams Ave. by July 8th:
1. Original recipe
2. Dessert sample
3. Name
4. Phone number

Recipes will be judged on Taste (50%), Appearance (25%), and Originality (25%). Top 5 recipes from each category will be invited to the final judging at the block party.
Contest not open to professional pastry chefs working in the industry, but pastry students and baking enthusiasts are encouraged to enter!

12:15PM
SPROCKETTES

The Sprockettes are the pink-n-black all female synchronized mini-bike dance troupe that encourages people to “live out their crazy and wildest dreams, therefore embracing the badassocity of life” – my kind of people! (and they put on quite an entertaining show!)
www.sprockettes.org

1PM
LIVE MUSIC: Secret Special Guest!

AND

MASS PILLOW FIGHT

Pillow Fight Do’s & Don’ts

DO: Bring a pillow

DON’T: Start until the whistle! (1PM sharp)

DO: Spread the word!

DON’T: Hit anyone without a pillow

2PM
LIVE MUSIC: Andy Combs and the Moth

AND

FRENCH B-I-N-G-O HALL

Wondering what to do with all that leftover French you learned in High School? All you remember is a few letters and some numbers? Perfect!! Brush up on those French basics at French Bingo! For $1 you get a playing card and 75% chocolate chips to cover up those numbers (and indulge in afterwards). If you can understand the caller you could win a dessert of your choice! It’s almost as fun as an evening in France. (We said almost!)

2:45PM
SCRAP EIFFEL TOWER SCULPTURE CONTEST

Challenge your creativity, artistry, and architectural skills to build the best creative interpretation of the Eiffel Tower out of reusable and recycled materials. Teams of 1-4 will sculpt their rendition of the Eiffel Tower in 45min. $10 entry fee goes to benefit SCRAP. Sculpture judged on height, creative use of materials, and overall appearance. Winning team receives $40 Pix Gift Certificates per team member. 20 teams max
E-mail [email protected] to register.

3PM
LIVE MUSIC: Boy Eats Drum Machine

3:45PM
WAITER RACE
Run our obstacle course carrying a serving tray of drinks and food. Your customer’s in a hurry – how fast can you deliver? But don’t spill! Or you will lose points! Limited to six contestants. Winner receives a pack of gift certificates to some of Portland fabulous restaurants! Sign up at the party to participate.

4PM
LIVE MUSIC: Team Evil

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FRENCH B-I-N-G-O

5PM
LIVE MUSIC: Alan Singley and the Pants Machine

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COMPLETE SKATE SKATEBOARDING DEMO

This non-profit after school program partners with schools to reach students struggling with attendance, grades and behavioral issues. The program provides academic tutoring and daily life lessons on issues such as self respect, positive thinking and ambition and rewards participants with skateboarding equipment and field trips to local skate parks. Come watch these kids show off their newly acquired skills and offer up some positive support (and a donation if you can!) www.completeskate.org

5:45PM
GRAPE STOMP

Back in the day, wineries crushed grapes by stomping on them with bare feet. This custom is still practiced today in parts of Portugal in the making of Port. Test your stomping skills! Three teams of three will compete to see who can stomp the most juice out of 10#’s of grapes in one minute. Winning team receives three $40 Pix Gift Certificates and all the grape juice they can make! Sign up at the party to participate.

6PM
LIVE MUSIC: Fist Fite

7PM
LIVE MUSIC: Dat’r

8PM
LIVE MUSIC: Sandpeople

9PM
LIVE MUSIC: Talkdemonic

AND DON’T FORGET THE FOOD AND BEVERAGES!

60# Roasted Pig from Carlton Farms
Special guest Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon serving Foie Gras Ice Cream & Coke Floats
Cheese from Steve’s Cheese
Champagne & Oyster Bar
Vegetarian Quiche
Ice Cream Stand – Beer, Lambic, and Moscato Floats
Giant Eiffel Tower Cookies
6L Bottles of Buzet Wine
French Aperitifs such as Pastis, Lillet, Rosé Wine, Peitra Chestnut Beer
Remy VSOP Cognac Jello Shots
oh, and there will be a whole bunch of fancy pants French desserts, too!

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