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Arts Stories in the October Issue

All the arts and culture stories from our October issue: Portlandia's Kyle MacLachlan, the new Elliott Smith documentary, Blue Sky at the art museum, a fall reading list, and so much more.

October 2, 2014

Kyle MacLachlan is the Mayor of Portlandia. Image: Nicolle Clemetson

Portlandia's Mayor Turns to the Bottle

Kyle MacLachlan's Walla Walla winery, Pursued by Bear, is earning accolades from oenophiles nationwide. Here's how it came to be.

How Blue Sky Gallery Became a Northwest Photography Mecca

39 years of luck, pluck, and Tuesday meetings turned Blue Sky into one of the nation’s leading exhibitors of photography.

Your "Locals Only" Fall Reading List

Four new releases from Portland authors explore fundamentalism, Hollywood, and a retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

PoMo Picks: October 2014

Kinky Boots, "solid light films," Diavolo's architectural dance company, and more of the month's best bets for things to see and do in Portland.

New Elliott Smith Documentary Combines Unreleased Songs With Memories

35 new interviews make Heaven Adores You one of the most personal portraits of the late singer-songwriter yet.

How Oregon Ballet Theatre Pivoted from Near Bankruptcy to Full Flight

Two years ago, OBT almost closed its doors forever. Now it's launching an ambitious 25th anniversary season full of surprises (Pink Martini!). What happened?

Perfect Party: October 2014

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from a celebrity bartender to an NBA power player.

How Did the Design of the Portland Building Go So Wrong?

The clashing visions behind downtown’s most controversial building.

Q&A: Oregonian Emily Harris, NPR's Jerusalem Correspondent

The ex-host of Think Out Loud—OPB’s popular hour-long meditation on national and regional issues—reported from the front lines of the war in the Gaza Strip.

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