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FILM

PDX Int'l Film Fest Preview

PIFF kicks off two-weeks and 135 films tonight, and we wade in for some picks and previews.

02/07/2013 By Portland Monthly Staff

FILM

Q&A: Portland Black Film Festival's David Walker

The director of the Portland Black Film Festival talks about the newest addition to a very busy movie month.

02/07/2013 By John Chandler

ROUNDUP

Roundup: Valentine's Day

Whether you hate the holiday or hate planning dates for the holiday, we've got something you want to do Feb 14.

02/06/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

BOOKS AND TALKS

Q&A: George Saunders

In preview of his new book, "Tenth of December," and Powell's talk on Feb. 8, the author speaks about defying categorization and teaching a young Cheryl Strayed.

02/06/2013 By Genevieve Hudson

EVENTS

Q&A: Kari Byron from MythBusters

OMSI's new exhibition let's you step into the fascinating and (theoretically) dangerous world of Discovery Channel's MythBusters.

02/06/2013 By John Chandler

TRAVEL NEWS

Sasquatch! ... And Other Awesome Summer Music Festivals

Sasquatch announces its 2013 lineup, reminding us to watch for other festivals on the Northwest's musical horizon.

02/06/2013 By Kasey Cordell

MUSIC

Review: Unknown Mortal Orchestra's II

The nationally emerging Portland trio's new album offers well-studied and finely crafted—if not inventive—psych-pop.

02/05/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

THEATER

Review: Venus in Fur

Portland Center Stage's taut, psychological new production leaves viewers puzzling over questions of power, gender, and sex.

02/05/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

MUSIC

For Pete's Sake

Longtime Portland musician Pete Krebs needs a little help in his fight against cancer.

02/05/2013 By John Chandler

VIDEO

New Paradise Video

Is this buoyant Portland band at the forefront of a mod revival?

02/04/2013 By John Chandler

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THEATER

Review: Fuse Ensemble's Sonnetscape

The Fertile Ground premiere's journey through all 154 of Shakespeare's sonnets is passionate, if disorienting. Thru Feb. 3.

02/01/2013 By Genevieve Hudson

VISUAL ART

February First Thursday Picks

Carrie Mae Weems comes home to PAM, motorcycles roar at Hartman, and a mysterious photographer-nanny captures the soul of Chicago.

01/31/2013 By Aaron Scott

TELEVISION

Portlandia Season 3: The Best and Worst So Far

Let's get caught up with the continuing adventures of Fred and Carrie.

01/31/2013 By John Chandler

MUSIC

This Week in Local Music: Hustle & Drone, Malt Ball

Our new column picks the best local-music shows-to-see every week. Next up: Hustle & Drone and Malt Ball.

01/30/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

BOOKS

Q&A: Cheryl Strayed on Dear Abby

Wild author and Dear Sugar advice columnist Cheryl Strayed reflects on Dear Abby writer Pauline Phillips, who died this month.

01/30/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

THEATER

Fertile Ground Fest Field Guide

Our updated reviews and picks for the final weekend of the new-works smorgasbord. Thru Feb. 3.

01/30/2013 By Aaron Scott and Jonathan Frochtzwajg With Genevieve Hudson

OPERA

Q&A: Tosca's Tosca

The soprano playing the title role in Portland Opera's new production talks Puccini and Pok Pok.

01/29/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

THEATER

Fertile Ground Review: International Falls

CoHo Productions' world-premiere play explores comedy, tragedy, and all that lies between with a keen sense for dialogue, tone, and humor.

01/29/2013 By Jonathan Frochtzwajg

ARTS NEWS

Breaking: Calligram Foundation Gives PICA $600,000

The new foundation on the block commits a visionary three year award to fund new works and PICA’s core programming.

01/29/2013 By Aaron Scott

COMEDY

Laughing All The Way in February

From big names to bargains, there is comic flair in the air during the gloomy month of February.

01/28/2013 By John Chandler

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