OregonLive.com launches Mobile-friendly local events smartphone calendar

March 23, 2012 - PRLog -- Portland, OR – OregonLive.com, powered by The Oregonian and Hillsboro Argus, has launched a mobile-friendly events calendar website, aimed at making it easy for users to find things to do in Oregon.

The mobile events calendar is free and can be accessed on a web-enabled mobile device by going to OregonLive.com in a browser, scrolling down the home page and tapping on the “Events Calendar” link. The events calendar can also be accessed from within the OregonLive.com news and information iPhone and Android apps. Within the app, just click on the Entertainment tab at the bottom, then Events Calendar at the top.  For more information on the mobile events calendar, visit the details and information page (http://www.oregonlive.com/mobile-device/events).

"This new calendar offers a fast way to get access to the events information our listings staff is compiling every day. It's quick and easy to use”, said Peter Bhatia, editor of The Oregonian.

This exciting events calendar allows users to browse events by location, event type and by date. Upon finding an event of interest, users will be provided with all of the specific details available for each event including the venue of the event, address, map, phone number, ticket prices and more.

“The calendar is a quick and easy way for readers to get information about events and activities.  At Oregonlive.com we are working every day to keep our readers connected”, said John Jackson, general manager, OregonLive.com.

The mobile events calendar was developed and launched by Advance Digital in collaboration with OregonLive.com, The Oregonian and Hillsboro Argus to provide a uniquely compelling mobile experience for people interested in finding and sharing local events in Oregon.

Just go to OregonLive.com on your mobile device and start looking for local events now!

About OregonLive.com
OregonLive.com, a subsidiary of Advance Digital, Inc., is the leading local website for news and information throughout Oregon featuring the latest Portland news, business, sports, travel, weather, traffic, shopping and entertainment information.  In addition, OregonLive.com has a comprehensive business listings directory, as well as local classified listings for jobs, homes, apartment rentals and autos.  OregonLive.com is powered by The Oregonian and Hillsboro Argus.

About The Oregonian
The Oregonian is the leading newspaper in Oregon, read by a majority of adults in the Portland area. The Pulitzer-prize winning paper delivers news and entertainment every day and has been telling the story of the Northwest for 160 years. Weekly features highlighting Northwest people, events and lifestyles include Community News, A&E, FOODday, Homes, Autos, and Homes & Gardens. Subscribe at oregonlive.com/oregoniansubscribe.

About Advance Digital
Advance Digital, Inc., based in Jersey City, NJ, provides digital information and connection solutions for local consumers and businesses. The company operates 11 media properties across the U.S. that are the number one local news, information and community hubs in the markets they serve.  The sites include OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, gulflive.com, OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, OregonLive.com, SILive.com, syracuse.com, MassLive.com, PennLive.com, and lehighvalleylive.com.