Arts & Culture

BOOKS AND TALKS

2013 Oregon Book Awards Madcap Recap

Storm Large is a literary tourist, Cheryl Strayed is Meryl Streep, Larry Colton is an a-hole, Scott Poole is an absurdist genius, and Portland is the winner in the category of colorful literary characters at last night’s annual awards ceremony.

04/09/2013 By Aaron Scott

THEATER

Q&A: Blitzen Trapper Drummer Brian Adrian Koch

A drummer trades in his sticks for the spotlight as he writes, directs, and stars in 'Manos: The Hands of Fate' at IFCC Apr 11–May 5.

04/09/2013 By John Chandler

VIDEO TOUR

Swansea Serenades Us at the Gordon House

The Portland band's latest video doubles as a tour through Frank Lloyd Wright's Gordon House.

04/08/2013 By Kristin Belz

IN YOUR BAG

Tour Your Own Town With the Help of the New Book "Walking Portland"

Becky Ohlsen's new book featuring 30 short walking tours of Stumptown debuts at bookstores this week.

04/08/2013 By Kasey Cordell

EVENTS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: April 5–7

This weekend we're recommending a jazz interlude with the Oregon Symphony, a caustic comedienne, cavernous clay sculptures, and shiny psychedelic pop with Unknown Mortal Orchestra.

04/04/2013 By John Chandler

ARTS NEWS

Breaking News: Meet Disjecta's New Curator-In-Residence

We talk with Summer Guthery about where she's coming from and where she plans to steer the year-long resident curatorial program over the next year.

04/04/2013 By Aaron Scott

DANCE

White Bird Finale Preview: Paul Taylor, Circa, and the 2013–2014 Season

As the beloved dance promoter's 15th season reaches the climax, we look back on its history and then forward to next season.

04/03/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS NEWS

What the Festival Announces Its Summer Lineup

Tickets on sale tomorrow at 10 am for the second year of this runaway hit electronic dance music festival.

04/03/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

ARTS NEWS

Courtenay Hameister Steps Down as Host of 'Live Wire!'

After nine years, the charming, witty, and just-acerbic-enough host will step away, but continues on as head writer.

04/03/2013 By Genevieve Hudson

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