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BOOKS & TALKS

Q&A: Pulitzer-Nominated Writer Karen Russell

The ‘Swamplandia!’ author talks about the lemon-juice sucking vampires in her latest book, ‘Vampires in the Lemon Grove.’

04/01/2013 By Genevieve Hudson

DANCE

Review: NW Dance Project’s ‘Spring Performances’

The local company embraces spring (and a good deal of drama) with two world premieres and an old favorite. Through March 30

03/29/2013 By Rachel Rasmussen

ARTS NEWS

Looking Forward to the 2013–2014 Season

A glimpse of next season's lineups at our favorite local arts orgs. Hello, kitty.

03/28/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Mar 29-31

Charity karaoke, thunderous drums, and a timely tale of love and death are among this weekend's cultural high points.

03/28/2013 By John Chandler & Alex Gamez

INTERVIEW

Q&A: Michael Nesmith of the Monkees

Former Monkees guitarist talks tech, tools, and tunes in an email interview. Friday, March 29 at Aladdin Theater.

03/27/2013 By John Chandler

ARTS NEWS

Dandy Warhols' 13 Songs in 13 Places

Portland pop stars visit a baker's dozen locations across the city today and tomorrow for a video compilation.

03/27/2013 By John Chandler

INTERVIEW

Q&A: Jamie Lidell

English soul singer finds an '80s funky dance groove on his new album. March 30 @ Doug Fir Lounge.

03/26/2013 By Gino Cerruti

BOOKS AND TALKS

Review: 'The Next Scott Nadelson'

The Oregon Book Award–winner reads on March 29 from his memoir that balances humor and the pathos of an agonizingly unmoored life.

03/26/2013 By Corey Fawcett

REVIEW

Review: The Pynnacles

Veteran Portland rockers band together to form a low-key supergroup with a super new album. March 30 at Tonic Lounge.

03/25/2013 By John Chandler

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Mumford & Sons

Tickets now on sale for the folk rock superstars' concert at the Rose Garden on May 27, and we're giving away a pair.

03/25/2013 By Aaron Scott

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CONCERTS

Prince to Play Two Shows at the Roseland

On April 21. Let it rain!

03/25/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS

How Portland Center Stage ages its Clybourne Park stage 50 years

A 15-minute set change covers decades of gentrification.

03/22/2013 By Gino Cerruti

BOOKS

Review: Monica Drake's 'The Stud Book'

Monica Drake’s second novel fearlessly takes on the subject of parenthood.

03/22/2013 By Emily Chenoweth

MUSIC

New Thermals Video: “Born to Kill”

Take a blood-soaked ride with the band for the first single from the upcoming album, 'Desperate Ground.' Bring wet wipes.

03/22/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

Do This Now: April

Our picks for your calendar this month.

03/22/2013 By Gino Cerruti

SCENE & HEARD

The Accidental Story of Louie Louie

How the Kingsmen created Portland's greatest classic rock hit.

03/22/2013 Edited by Zach Dundas

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Q&A with Artists Rep's New Artistic Director

Dámaso Rodriguez talks about his plans for the theater and his first production, Ten Chimneys.

03/22/2013 Edited by Aaron Scott

TICKET ALERT + INTERVIEW

TEDxPortland Tickets On Sale Monday

We talk with TEDxPDX founder, David Rae, about moving to the art museum for the biggest event yet on April 27. Last year sold out in a day.

03/21/2013 By Aaron Scott

Ticket Giveaway

Win Tickets to NW Dance Project's Spring Show

The globetrotting local company will perform two world premieres plus one vintage favorite at the Newmark. March 28–30.

03/20/2013 By Aaron Scott

INTERVIEW

Q&A: Comedian Dave Hill

We chat with "professional moron" Dave Hill who will slay all comers at the Funhouse Lounge tomorrow night!

03/20/2013 By John Chandler

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