BOOKS & TALKS

Author Michael Chabon Talks Comic Books and Songwriting

The Pulitzer-winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay spills the details on his collaboration with Portland comic czar Matt Fraction and British super-producer Mark Ronson in preview of his Jan 15 talk.

01/13/2015 By Allison Jones

BOOKS & TALKS

Oregon Book Awards Finalists Announced

Books about the End Times, the wonders of soil, PTSD fever dreams, and more top the list.

01/12/2015 By Aaron Scott

VIDEO GAMES

Party Like It's 1848—The Original Oregon Trail Game is Back

We tick off the 5 things we can’t wait to revisit on the newly re-released computer classic

01/08/2015 By Mary Stutzman

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Jan 9–11

First Thursday gets some sun, non-holiday plays finally begin to open at local theaters, and the Crystal Ballroom celebrates 101 years with a free star-studded day, including music by Thomas Lauderdale and China Forbes, Stephen Malkmus, and more.

01/08/2015 By Ramona DeNies

VIDEO GAMES

Zombies in Space: Daniel Wilson’s Killer Sci-Fi Game App

The best-selling local sci-fi author's new game about surviving virus-infected zombies in space uses voice recognition. It’s called 'Mayday: Deep Space' and it’s out today.

01/07/2015 By Aaron Scott

Post

Slide Show: Making Faces with Northwest Indie Star Michael Maker

01/06/2015

ARCHITECTURE

How to Bend Light

Architect and thinker Nancy Cheng reveals how sheet materials can be cut, creased, or crimped to generate lighting effects that change with the sun's movement.

01/06/2015 By Rene Bermudez

LONG STORY SHORT

Talking Indie Stardom and Vintage Threads with Michael Maker

"I’m like the lord of Northwest 23rd. I only say that because I don’t want to say mayor. Who wants to be the mayor?"

01/05/2015 By Danielle Klenak

TIMELINE

Tracking Sleater-Kinney's Rock Odyssey

From Olympia's punk scene to Rolling Stone and Portlandia, we chart the deeds (and decades!) of Portland's Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker.

01/05/2015 By Julie Reposa and Catalina Gaitán

BOOKS

Drugs, Doms & Squirrel Brains: TMI Moments from PDX Memoirs

A look back at some of the cringiest overshares from our favorite Portland authors

01/05/2015 By Aaron Scott Research by Caitlin Feldman

CULTUREPHILE

PDX Comics Kingpin Brian Michael Bendis Makes His Next Move

He killed Spider-Man. He gave new life to The Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy. Now, Portlander Brian Michael Bendis becomes the creative force behind Sony Playstation Network’s first streaming TV show.

01/05/2015 By Aaron Scott

THE MONEY ISSUE

How Portland's 'Publicly Traded Person' Landed a Movie Deal with Jason Bateman

The story behind one Portlander’s decision to sell stock—in himself—lands in Hollywood.

01/05/2015 Illustrations by Michael Novak By Zach Dundas

ARTS & CULTURE

PoMo Picks: January's Best Bets For Things to See and Do

The Decemberists release a new album, pop culture meets Chekov, and Chamber Music Northwest brings back record-breaking numbers of classical fans

01/05/2015 By Aaron Scott and Matthew Schonfeld

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Portland Monthly's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2014

From a "store" full of 100% free stuff to the baby from Labyrinth, we take a look back at the stories you loved most this year.

12/31/2014 By Portland Monthly Staff

NEW YEARS EVE

Portland's Best New Year's Eve Events

Black-tie champagne extravaganza? Sweaty dance party? Rocking live music? We round up the best events so all you have to worry about is what to wear.

12/29/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

SEE THIS NOW

Meet Cameron Esposito, Our New Comedy Crush

An LA-based comic shows Portland the love, and we show off her funniest tweets.

12/29/2014 By Aaron Scott

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Holiday Week: Dec 23–28

Make your Christmas that much merrier by catching Portland Playhouse's 'A Christmas Carol,' Oregon Ballet Theatre's 'The Nutcracker,' the Ensemble's Christmas special, and many more.

12/23/2014 With Portland Monthly Staff

ARTS NEWS

Revolution Hall's Opening Weekend Line-Up Announced

The new music venue housed in Washington High School opens its doors in February with Dan Savage, Live Wire Radio, Wild Ones, and Alialujah Choir.

12/19/2014 By Matthew Schonfeld

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Dec 18–21

Key & Peele's Keegan-Michael Key wants to Twist Your Dickens. Also in the holiday mood this weekend: a Mafia boss, a Modernist poet, a Portland Mercury editor, and those unavoidable Sugar Plum Fairies.

12/18/2014 By Portland Monthly Staff

FASHION EVENTS

Eat, Drink, and Be Judgy: A Red Carpet Viewing Extravaganza

Join Portland Monthly on Sunday, January 11 at Rontoms for a free viewing party of the Golden Globes—Hollywood's most outrageous awards show.

12/16/2014 By Eden Dawn