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The New Rose Parade

In anticipation of our city’s century-old spring promenade, we take some newly commissioned floats out for a test drive.

04/27/2012

Culturephile

Lost in Space

Novelist Jon Raymond finds solace in journeys gone astray.

04/27/2012 By Shane Danaher

Schnitz Blitz

The Arlene Effect

After trying out some art classes because they fit her schedule, Arlene Schnitzer went on to exhibit, sell, and collect Portland art like no one before.

04/27/2012 By Randy Gragg

Mudroom

Do this Now!

What’s happening this month

04/27/2012 Edited by Zach Dundas

Mudroom

Five Questions with… Rebecca Gates

The leader of ’90s indie-rock darlings the Spinanes talks about her first new album in a decade.

04/27/2012 By Robert Ham

Mudroom

PDX Index: The Library

04/27/2012 By Will Lambeth

Mudroom

The Perfect Party: May 2012

The guests we’d most like at our dinner table this month.

04/27/2012 Edited by Zach Dundas

Now Read This

Book Review: ‘The Listeners’ by Leni Zumas

A vivid novel explores childhood and death in new ways.

04/27/2012 By Pauls Toutonghi

Now Hear This

Music Review: A Monument by Tu Fawning

Tu Fawning returns with a darkly seductive wintry pop album that our reviewer calls a "a decadent carnival ride."

04/27/2012 By Aaron Scott

no binoculars needed

Watch Polaris and BodyVox Practice!

04/26/2012 By Anne Adams

Best of the City

Best of the City 2012: Diversions

It's time for a change of hobby and we've got plenty of options, from hipster sports to sewing circles.

04/26/2012

shorter than a tweet, harder than a haiku

Orange Lining

TriMet wants your poetry to line the new Max line. Only catch: it can’t be longer than 50 characters. By Camille Grigsby-Rocca

04/25/2012 By Aaron Scott

review

Review: Brother/Sister Plays Part II

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s theater-as-literature demands a deep read, and induces an equally deep trance. ENDS MAY 20

04/25/2012 By Anne Adams

making science sexy

Win Tickets to Radiolab + Interview with Jad and Robert

Radiolab performs two live shows Friday and Saturday at the Keller with Pilobolus Dance Company, comedian Demetri Martin, and musician Thao Nguyen. Co-hosts Robert Krulwich and Jad Abumrad tell us what it’s all about.

04/24/2012 By Aaron Scott

top books

2012 Oregon Book Award Winners

Joe Sacco wins first graphic novel award

04/24/2012 By Aaron Scott

NSFP - not safe for portland

It’s Official: Joe Haege = the Creepiest Guy in Town

04/24/2012 By Aaron Scott