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GALLERY HOPPING

A First First Thursday for PNCA's New Home

Spring has sprung early in Portland and First Thursday invites art lovers to take to the surprisingly unsoaked streets. We've got six gallery picks—one of them at PNCA's brand new 511 Building.

03/03/2015 By Rene Bermudez

POMO PICKS

Spring Arts 101: Your Guide to the Portland Arts Scene this Season

If you need a primer on Portland's vibrant art and culture world—from how to collect art to understanding just how awesome ballet really is—here's your starter course.

03/02/2015 Edited by Aaron Scott

#OREGONWOMAN

Arlene Schnitzer, Patron Saint of Portland Arts, Speaks!

From philanthropy to feminism, the life of Portland's reigning cultural patron is a saga of art, business, and telling it like it is.

03/02/2015 By Zach Dundas

PORTLAND ARTS 101

Pop Culture Translations for Opera's Most Confusing Terms

It's time to end opera's difficult rep—we break down some of the form's most baffling concepts with references from our modern age.

03/02/2015 By Marty Patail

PORTLAND ARTS 101

What Do Album Producers Do, Exactly? We Asked One of Portland's Best.

He's recorded the Decemberists, Neko Case, and R.E.M.—now, Tucker Martine explains his craft.

03/02/2015 By Aaron Scott

PORTLAND ARTS 101

A Beginner's Guide to the Portland Literary World's Major Landmarks

Mapping the gateways to the city's writing and reading scene—from the coffee shop most frequented by writers and poets to the Portland Poetry Slam

03/02/2015 By Kevin Sampsell

PORTLAND ARTS 101

Oregon Ballet Theater Dancers Bust 3 Major Dance Myths

Think ballet is boring? Think again. We got the pros to trample some common dance misconceptions.

03/02/2015 By Kelly Clarke

PORTLAND ARTS 101

How to Start an Art Collection—and the 5 Galleries that Will Help It Grow

You too can be an art mogul—if you plan ahead and learn the ropes.

03/02/2015 By Aaron Scott

SOCCER

Preseason Match Preview: Timbers vs. Stabæk IF

One more game to go before things get serious.

02/27/2015 By Mike Schwartz

EDITOR'S PICK

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Feb 26–Mar 1

The next four days bring a "triple threat" bluesman, a nettlesome monopolist, high drama from two very different feuding families, and Failure (Timmy, that is).

02/26/2015 By Ramona DeNies

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INTERVIEW

Q&A: Carson Ellis is In Your House

The Decemberists' style maker and children's book artist pens a new picture book on "homes"—from beehives and birds’ nests to undersea palaces and space stations.

02/26/2015 By Ramona DeNies

BOOKS & TALKS

The Epitome of Cool: Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon Wrote a Memoir

The famously reserved rock star joins local jack-of-all-arts Jon Raymond March 3 at Powells. And as it turns out, Jon's a big fan.

02/26/2015 By Rene Bermudez

SOCCER

Preseason Match Preview: Timbers vs Chicago Fire

During Sunday's loss, the Timbers already hit a speed bump. How they respond will tell the greater tale.

02/25/2015 By Mike Schwartz

PORTLAND ARTS 101

The Portland Playbook: How to Create Theater Magic in 12 Steps

A clever plan to collaborative creative success, from the team behind Oregon Children’s Theatre's Timmy Failure

02/24/2015 By Ramona DeNies

SOCCER

Preseason Match Preview: Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps

The Timbers return from a training camp for a 3-game preseason tournament at Providence Park starting on Sunday.

02/20/2015 By Mike Schwartz

LONG STORY SHORT

Portland Singer-Songwriter Vikesh Kapoor's Journey from Punk to Folk

The Pennsylvania native shares his love of universal storytelling, his parents' immigrant experience, and Craigslist jobs.

02/19/2015 By Zach Dundas

EDITORS PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Feb 19–22

World-class fingerpicking' and Electric Boogaloo: the next four days go posh, with Freda Payne, Ruth Ozeki, and Tommy Emmanuel. But watch out for zombies.

02/19/2015

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Shakespeare Fest: Know Before You Go

The world-famous annual Bard-off kicks off tomorrow in Ashland ("It is on, people! It is so on!" gushed one blogger). Should you believe the hype? Yes—and we've got four reasons why.

02/19/2015 By Rene Bermudez

WHEN TELEVISION ROCKS

Video Crush: Bob's Burgers Does Sleater-Kinney

Rejoice! The kids from FOX's hit animated show get a visit from Sleater-Kinney. And yes, there is much skanking and pogoing. We've got the clip.

02/19/2015 By Rene Bermudez

PDX JAZZ FESTIVAL

The Jazz Fest Insider: What Would Chris Brown See?

With last night's super sold-out Bebel Gilberto concert, the 2015 PDX Jazz Fest is on deck. We asked some of Portland's hottest musicians what shows headline their list.

02/19/2015 By Ramona DeNies

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