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TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell

The two country vets bring decades of chemistry to the Schnitz on November 4th. We've got two tickets waiting for you.

10/24/2013 By Nathan Tucker

COMEDY

Q&A: Comedian Andy Kindler

The 'Late Show' correspondent and voice of Mort on 'Bob's Burgers' talks about the state of comedy, comparing Adam Carolla to Hitler, Bob’s Burgers, and former Portland comics. Oct 24–26

10/24/2013 By Jamison Taffel

SPOTLIGHT

Local Book Czar Kevin Sampsell Releases Debut Novel

Long a kingpin of the local literary scene, Kevin Sampsell joins the ranks of its novelists with his debut book This is Between Us.

10/23/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

PoMo's Halloween Guide

From debaucherous costume balls to zombie rock shows, we've found Halloween events for every type of ghoul and goblin.

10/22/2013 By Roxanne Davis

COMEDY

Q&A: The Daily Show’s Samantha Bee

We talk with the comedian about which correspondent she’d most likely eat and talking to dead people. Plus, we're giving away tickets to her Oct 25 show!

10/22/2013 By Aaron Scott

THEATER

Review: Milagro’s ‘Corrido Calavera’

Rather than scare you, Milagro's humorous Day of the Dead play might make you a little less afraid. Thru Nov 9

10/22/2013 Photography by Ally Bordas

CONCERTS

Review: "Portland's Indies" with the Oregon Symphony

Black Prairie, Holcombe Waller, and Mirah joined the symphony for a sonic celebration of the city's independent music scene.

10/21/2013 By Nathan Tucker

THEATER

Review: CoHo's "The Outgoing Tide"

Sharply drawn characters and CoHo's economical staging rescue "Outgoing Tide" from its own plot.

10/21/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Oct 17-20

Indie bands hijack the symphony, female comics conquer the stage, OBT infiltrates your dreams, and Turkey commandeers Rambo. It's a weekend of artistic invasions!

10/17/2013 Edited by Aaron Scott and Nathan Tucker By Portland Monthly Staff

THEATER

Is SuicideGirls' Mission of "Alternative Beauty" Still Relevant?

PDX-born, alt-porn empire SuicideGirls is bringing its popular Blackheart Burlesque Tour to the Roseland Oct. 23. We're conflicted.

10/17/2013 By Jessica Shulsinger

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A WONDERFUL GAME

Junot Diaz: An Interview Across the Ages

In honor of the Pulitzer-winning author's reading at Powell's on Oct 21, we turn the tables on Díaz, who is well known for his hidden structures and love of games.

10/16/2013 By Kit Mauldin

FILM

A Guide to October's Spooky Screenings

Your favorite Halloween movies are even scarier on the silver screen. We'll tell you where to see them.

10/16/2013 By Roxanne Davis

DANCE

Review: OBT’s ‘Dream’

Oregon Ballet’s debut of Nacho Duato’s 'Por Vos Muero' steals the show in a dance of magic and mystery. Thru Oct 19

10/15/2013 By Haley Martin

CONCERTS

Review: Ben Darwish's "The Lonely Night"

The versatile composer brings his new multimedia project to the IFCC, but the music is good enough to stand on its own. Thru Oct 13

10/12/2013 By Nathan Tucker

WEB EXCLUSIVE

An Evening at Thomas Lauderdale's Loft

Sneak a peek inside the Pink Martini bandleader's legendary party palace with our exclusive video.

10/11/2013 Videography by Tuck Woodstock

BRINGING RADIO TO THE PUBLIC

Win Tickets to 'Radiolab Live: Apocalyptical'

Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich bring their hit NPR show to the Keller with a bevvy of special guests Nov 19–20.

10/11/2013 By Aaron Scott

WEEKEND PICKS

Top Things To Do This Weekend, Oct 10-13

Timbers vs. Sounders, Bonnie Raitt, Zombie Apocalypse Run, and a world-class choreographer named Nacho. This weekend makes our heads spin.

10/10/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff Edited by Nathan Tucker

CONCERTS

Tickets on Sale Friday for Pixies Show at the Schnitzer on Feb 19

The legendary late '80s/early '90s indie rockers continue their decade-long victory lap with a new string of US dates. Get your tickets for the Portland date on Friday.

10/09/2013 By Nathan Tucker

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Sydney Dance Company

White Bird brings brings the athletic, pulsating production of Australia's premiere company to the Schnitz on Oct 23. We’ve got two tickets to give away.

10/09/2013 By Nathan Tucker

THEATER

Review: Portland Playhouse's 'Detroit'

Portland Playhouse's production of Lisa D'Amour's recessionary tale is a well-acted and impressively designed show. Thru Nov 3

10/08/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

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