First Thursday for March was a success in more ways than one. Music, art and philanthropy made their impressions on all those that attended.

Climbing artist Emilie Lee is our featured artist for March. The art opening happened on the 6th during our First Thursday party. Prints from her collage journals, first published in Alpinist magazine are on display (and for sale!). Lee's colorful journals document her adventures in pursuit of the climber's dream: to stay on the road trip as long as possible. Powered by the discovery of free food in California's dumpsters, she and her friends embark on an unforgettable season of climbing in Joshua Tree, Indian Creek, and Yosemite. Visit Emilie's blog and her Web site.

Stephanie Schneiderman, graced the lounge with her exceptional musical talent. Stephanie has used her powerful singer/songwriter skills to make a difference too. She is the founder and director of Voices for Silent Disasters, Portland's first humanitarian concert series supporting Mercy Corps' efforts in Northern Uganda. The normally free beer and wine had a contribution jar where we collected almost a hundred bucks that was then matched by Lizard Lounge. It all counts to a better world, and we had a good time doing it!

Ping-pong, of course, was represented in full effect. It wouldn’t have been a party at the lounge until the gentle thwack thwack of the paddles was in the air as ambient noise.

Two powerful women + tons of great (thirsty) people = having fun and making a difference all at the same time. Not bad … not bad at all.

Come join us for April’s events!