Arts & Culture

BLUES FESTIVAL

Robert Plant To Headline Waterfront Blues Festival!

Zeppelin frontman brings his new band to the blues festival July 7

04/02/2013 By John Chandler

SPORTS

Soccer Gala Deep-Dives into the Timbers' History

Hollywood Theatre hosts “Beating Seattle Never Gets Old,” a gala benefit that includes super-fans, the swinging ‘70s, and a soccer barnraising on April 4.

04/02/2013 By Zach Dundas

INTERVIEW

Q&A: High-Maintenance Singer Dawn Oberg

At age 46, a veteran San Francisco pianist/singer takes her act on the road. For the first time!

04/02/2013 By John Chandler

ARTS NEWS

Neil Gaiman on Sale Today

The blockbuster writer will visit the Crystal on June 29 for "An Afternoon with..."

04/02/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS NEWS

Portland Opera Vet Sings the Part of Leno

Tenor Richard Troxell sings Leno in his duet with Jimmy Fallon spoofing "Tonight" from 'West Side Story.'

04/02/2013 By Aaron Scott

INSIDE THE MAGAZINE

Arts in the April Issue

All the arts-centric stories from Portland Monthly's April issue in one handy place

04/01/2013 By Allison Jones

REBRANDING

Breaking News: Culturephile Is Now Countryphile!

From here on out, it's all country, all the dang time! Culture stops at tire flap art.

04/01/2013 By Jimmy Joe Drywall

BOOKS & TALKS

Q&A: Pulitzer-Nominated Writer Karen Russell

The ‘Swamplandia!’ author talks about the lemon-juice sucking vampires in her latest book, ‘Vampires in the Lemon Grove.’

04/01/2013 By Genevieve Hudson

DANCE

Review: NW Dance Project’s ‘Spring Performances’

The local company embraces spring (and a good deal of drama) with two world premieres and an old favorite. Through March 30

03/29/2013 By Rachel Rasmussen

ARTS NEWS

Looking Forward to the 2013–2014 Season

A glimpse of next season's lineups at our favorite local arts orgs. Hello, kitty.

03/28/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Mar 29-31

Charity karaoke, thunderous drums, and a timely tale of love and death are among this weekend's cultural high points.

03/28/2013 By John Chandler & Alex Gamez

INTERVIEW

Q&A: Michael Nesmith of the Monkees

Former Monkees guitarist talks tech, tools, and tunes in an email interview. Friday, March 29 at Aladdin Theater.

03/27/2013 By John Chandler

ARTS NEWS

Dandy Warhols' 13 Songs in 13 Places

Portland pop stars visit a baker's dozen locations across the city today and tomorrow for a video compilation.

03/27/2013 By John Chandler

INTERVIEW

Q&A: Jamie Lidell

English soul singer finds an '80s funky dance groove on his new album. March 30 @ Doug Fir Lounge.

03/26/2013 By Gino Cerruti

BOOKS AND TALKS

Review: 'The Next Scott Nadelson'

The Oregon Book Award–winner reads on March 29 from his memoir that balances humor and the pathos of an agonizingly unmoored life.

03/26/2013 By Corey Fawcett

REVIEW

Review: The Pynnacles

Veteran Portland rockers band together to form a low-key supergroup with a super new album. March 30 at Tonic Lounge.

03/25/2013 By John Chandler

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Mumford & Sons

Tickets now on sale for the folk rock superstars' concert at the Rose Garden on May 27, and we're giving away a pair.

03/25/2013 By Aaron Scott

CONCERTS

Prince to Play Two Shows at the Roseland

On April 21. Let it rain!

03/25/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS

How Portland Center Stage ages its Clybourne Park stage 50 years

A 15-minute set change covers decades of gentrification.

03/22/2013 By Gino Cerruti

BOOKS

Review: Monica Drake's 'The Stud Book'

Monica Drake’s second novel fearlessly takes on the subject of parenthood.

03/22/2013 By Emily Chenoweth