Arts & Culture

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Josh Ritter

The highly touted troubadour plays with the Royal City Band at the Crystal Ballroom on March 21.

03/14/2013 By Aaron Scott

FASHION FRAMED

20 First-Rate Photographs

Swanson Studio publishes their third annual 20/2 series with first-rate photos for viewing pleasure.

03/13/2013 By Eden Dawn

VISUAL ART

PICA's “New Arrangements”

PICA pairs sculptors Michihiro Kosuge and Ned Colclough—a seeming odd couple with elusive but beautiful overlap. Closes May 11.

03/13/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

St. Paddy's Day Picks

We've assembled a list of St. Patrick's Day diversions for your weekend Irish itinerary.

03/13/2013 By Alex Gamez

VISUAL ART

Critical Art Ensemble Likes Helicopters, Hazmat Suits, and Beer

The multimedia ensemble hosts an exhibition and block party at PNCA that pushes the lines between art and activism. March 13–June 2

03/12/2013 By Sam Coggeshall

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Martha Wainwright with Thomas Lauderdale on Tuesday!

Wainwright is joined by Pink Martini bandleader Thomas Lauderdale on Tuesday at the Doug Fir. AroarA opens.

03/10/2013 By Aaron Scott

ARTS NEWS

The “Book of Mormon” Returns to Portland

Broadway Portland's 2013/2014 season includes the return of the blasphemous hit, as well as Chicago, Evita, Once, and more. Season tix now available.

03/08/2013 By Aaron Scott

EVENTS

Top Things To Do This Weekend: Mar 8-10

We've got the weekend rundown on everything from Morrissey to a sit-com version of 'The Merry Wives of Windsor.'

03/07/2013 By Alex Gamez

VISUAL ARTS

March First Thursday Picks

Magic realism at Blue Sky; psychedelic precision at Leach; haunting, empty frames at Froelick; and all-you-can-eat pancakes tempt you to hit the galleries. Oh, and the sun.

03/07/2013 By Aaron Scott

BOOKS & TALKS

Q&A: Author Sam Lipsyte on "The Fun Parts"

The "novelist of his generation" talks about his bitingly funny new collection of short stories in preview of his Powell's appearance on Mar 13.

03/07/2013 By Genevieve Hudson

ARTS NEWS

Breaking: Someday Lounge to Close

The nightclub will go out with a bang: a parade of its greatest hits, including an all-star farewell fiesta on March 14.

03/06/2013 By Aaron Scott

FILM

Q&A: Director Penelope Spheeris

The director of 'Wayne's World' is the guest of honor at this weekend's Portland Oregon Women's Film Festival.

03/06/2013 By John Chandler

VISUAL ARTS

Review: Chris Fraser's "In Passing" at Disjecta

Fraser's light installation is a interactive playground of color and shadow that's sheer joy for all ages. See it before it closes Sunday.

03/06/2013 By Aaron Scott

CLASSICAL MUSIC

March Music Moderne's Shows To Know

Three weeks of wide-ranging classical concerts, from "well-heeled to shoestring," begin Thursday!

03/06/2013 By John Chandler

THEATER

Review: Profile’s “Blood Knot”

Profile’s production of the incendiary play bristles with energy and powerful performances. Thru Mar 17.

03/05/2013 By Aaron Scott

MUSIC

Win Tickets to the Blind Boys of Alabama!

Grammy-winning gospel ensemble graces Mississippi Studios this Sunday. And we've got tickets to give away!

03/05/2013 By John Chandler

THEATER

Review: PCS's "The Whipping Man"

Portland Center Stage's mighty production draws inspired parallels between the Jewish and African-American experiences of slavery. Thru Mar 23.

03/04/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

COMEDY

Q&A With Mystery Science Theater's Frank Conniff

'Mystery Science Theater' vets will live-riff 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' on Friday for the Vital Life Foundation fundraiser.

03/04/2013 By John Chandler

ARTS NEWS

Breaking: Profile Theatre to Move into Artists Rep

With Theater! Theatre! closing, Profile announced it will move its admin offices to Artists Rep in June and start its season there in January.

03/02/2013 By Aaron Scott

BOOKS & TALKS

Dueling Eggheads: Stephen Greenblatt vs. David Eagleman

The two big thinkers fill the Schnitz with their big ideas on consecutive nights. How do they measure up? March 4 & 5.

02/28/2013 By Aaron Scott