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August First Thursday Gallery Guide

Mothers hiding from their babies like ostriches, James Lavadour's really good year, ceramics inspired by Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road,' and much more to get you out on this gorgeous night (or month).

08/07/2014 By Aaron Scott

IN THE MAGAZINE

Arts Stories in PoMo's July Issue

Three new Portland TV shows, Pickathon redefines the concert video, Oregon Shakespeare Festival wins at the Tonys, and a PDX artist builds a monster, fire-breathing ship.

08/07/2014 Photography by Aaron Scott

COMEDY

What’s in a Name: Bath Night (Because It Sure Beats Angel Tit)

Comedian Sean McGrath explains the difficulty of naming a sketch comedy show—and the five names he rejected. Whatever you call it, though, we bet it'll still be funny. Aug 8–30

08/06/2014 By Aaron Scott

SPORTS

Kasey Keller Doesn’t Hate the Portland Timbers (Or Anybody Else)

The legendary ex-goalkeeper (and Northwest native) talks Portland soccer culture, how pros think about rivalries, and his move to the press box.

08/06/2014 By Zach Dundas

SPORTS

Germany's World Cup Stars Arrive in Portland

FC Bayern München's World Cup–winning superstars (plus Arjen Robben) arrived today—just in time for the MLS All-Star game.

08/06/2014 By Marty Patail

BOOKS & TALKS

Two Debut Portland Authors Win Raves from the New York Times and NPR

David Shafer’s 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' and Chris Leslie-Hynan’s 'Ride Around Shining' just might be the reads of the summer, according to the national arbiters of taste. Both authors read at Powell’s this week.

08/05/2014 By Aaron Scott

BOOK LOVE

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

After a season-long closure, the bookstore's West Burnside entryway is ready to reveal its makeover.

08/04/2014 By Allison Jones

Book Love

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

Visitors to Portland's famous City of Books can now step into the light, bright Burnside entryway. We've got photos of the new space!

08/04/2014

SPORTS

Match Preview: Timbers at LA Galaxy

How Portland’s revamped defense handles the Galaxy’s three-headed monster attack is as intriguing a storyline as there has been this season.

08/01/2014 By Mike Schwartz

CULTUREPHILE

Rachel Tess's Small World of Dance

The former Oregon Ballet Theatre dancer returns from performing around the world to preview a new work on a transportable set made by Opsis Architecture. Sept 6–7

08/01/2014 By Heather Wisner

CONCERTS

Q&A with T-Pain, Lord of the Party

Ahead of his Friday performance at Roseland, the Grammy-winning R&B star talks about strip clubs, homophobia, the endurance of Auto-tune, and why he hates hoppy beer.

07/31/2014 By Marty Patail

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 31–Aug 3

Pabst sells tickets to Modest Mouse on the cheap, Pickathon rocks out, and the Great Horror Campout terrifies thrill-seekers for 12 straight hours.

07/31/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

THEATER

PETE’s Aggressive New Translation of Chekhov’s 'The Three Sisters'

Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble premieres a reinvigorated interpretation of the Russian classic by a Lewis & Clark professor. July 31–Aug 17

07/31/2014 By Caleb Diehl

ON THE TOWN

PoMo Picks: August 2014

Broken Bells at the Schnitz, the MLS All-Star Game, Pendulum Aerial Arts, and more of the month's best bets for things to see and do in Portland

07/31/2014

CONCERTS

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Run Through Town

The indie darlings play Mississippi Studios on Sunday on the heels of their recent release, 'Only Run,' an electronic departure from the twee guitar riffs that made them famous. We review the album.

07/30/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

DISPATCH

Can Pickathon Survive its Own Success?

The bucolic festival has always prized music over money. Can it find a way to thrive—and reinvent live concert video in the process? Aug 1–3

07/30/2014 By Aaron Scott

CONCERT

Pabst Cracks Open a New Music Festival

The makers of Portland's favorite cheap beer bring in Modest Mouse, Violent Femmes, Tears For Fears, and more for a new September festival.

07/29/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

Article

Tycho Takes to the Road

One of the biggest names in electronica brings his new full-band sound to the Crystal on Thursday.

07/29/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

SPORTS

Avant-première: Timbers at Montreal Impact

Following a much-needed win, the Timbers head to Canada in hot pursuit of three more points.

07/24/2014 By Mike Schwartz

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 24–27

The Big Float braves the Willamette, Top Down: Rooftop Cinemas opens with Hitchcock's 'Notorious,' NWFC screens 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and its inspirations, and Pat Benatar hits the zoo with her best shot.

07/24/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

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Arts & Culture

August First Thursday Gallery Guide

Arts Stories in PoMo's July Issue

What’s in a Name: Bath Night (Because It Sure Beats Angel Tit)

Kasey Keller Doesn’t Hate the Portland Timbers (Or Anybody Else)

Germany's World Cup Stars Arrive in Portland

Two Debut Portland Authors Win Raves from the New York Times and NPR

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

Check Out Powell's Remodeled Green & Blue Rooms

Match Preview: Timbers at LA Galaxy

Rachel Tess's Small World of Dance

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