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MUSIC

New Thermals Video: “Born to Kill”

Take a blood-soaked ride with the band for the first single from the upcoming album, 'Desperate Ground.' Bring wet wipes.

03/22/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

Do This Now: April

Our picks for your calendar this month.

03/22/2013 By Gino Cerruti

SCENE & HEARD

The Accidental Story of Louie Louie

How the Kingsmen created Portland's greatest classic rock hit.

03/22/2013 Edited by Zach Dundas

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with Artists Rep's New Artistic Director

Dámaso Rodriguez talks about his plans for the theater and his first production, Ten Chimneys.

03/22/2013 Edited by Aaron Scott

TICKET ALERT + INTERVIEW

TEDxPortland Tickets On Sale Monday

We talk with TEDxPDX founder, David Rae, about moving to the art museum for the biggest event yet on April 27. Last year sold out in a day.

03/21/2013 By Aaron Scott

Ticket Giveaway

Win Tickets to NW Dance Project's Spring Show

The globetrotting local company will perform two world premieres plus one vintage favorite at the Newmark. March 28–30.

03/20/2013 By Aaron Scott

INTERVIEW

Q&A: Comedian Dave Hill

We chat with "professional moron" Dave Hill who will slay all comers at the Funhouse Lounge tomorrow night!

03/20/2013 By John Chandler

ARTS NEWS

Breaking: Theatre Vertigo Announces Its New Home

When the lights go out on Theater! Theatre!, Vertigo has a short-term and a long-term plan.

03/19/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS NEWS

Reading Frenzy Kickstarts Its Relaunch

Proprietor Chloe Eudaly rolls out a plan to relocate and expand her beloved bookstore, art gallery, and zine emporium.

03/19/2013 By John Chandler

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Mar 21-23

Portland goes funkadelic with George Clinton and Disjecta's afrofuturism show, goes for watery Baroque with Handel, and gets dirty with Bob Sagat.

03/19/2013 By John Chandler & Alex Gamez

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographer George Steinmetz Takes Africa by Air

Watch this amazing aerial journey through Africa and then see the show in person at OMSI. Thru Aug 18.

03/18/2013 By Aaron Scott

CLASSICAL

Review: Portland Opera’s "Rinaldo"

The whimsical new production feels like Terry Gilliam got hold of Handel’s masterpiece to create "The Adventures of Rinaldo Munchausen," starring Prince. Thru March 23

03/17/2013 By Aaron Scott

CULTUREPHILE

Blind Pilot Goes Symphonic

The indie-folk band teams up with the Oregon Symphony.

03/15/2013 By Aaron Scott

MUSIC

Review: The Thermals' Desperate Ground

The adrenaline-fueled pop trio’s sixth album digs deep into the heart of aggression.

03/15/2013 By John Chandler

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Mar 15-17

Provocative art, jazz hands, and stripped-down blues are on our calendar.

03/14/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff

COMEDY

Bridgetown Comedy Fest is Coming!

It's another full-to-bursting lineup of comic giants at the sixth annual festival of funny on SE Hawthorne.

03/14/2013 By John Chandler

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Josh Ritter

The highly touted troubadour plays with the Royal City Band at the Crystal Ballroom on March 21.

03/14/2013 By Aaron Scott

FASHION FRAMED

20 First-Rate Photographs

Swanson Studio publishes their third annual 20/2 series with first-rate photos for viewing pleasure.

03/13/2013 By Eden Dawn

VISUAL ART

PICA's “New Arrangements”

PICA pairs sculptors Michihiro Kosuge and Ned Colclough—a seeming odd couple with elusive but beautiful overlap. Closes May 11.

03/13/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

St. Paddy's Day Picks

We've assembled a list of St. Patrick's Day diversions for your weekend Irish itinerary.

03/13/2013 By Alex Gamez

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