Arts & Culture

humor hunting

Portland Comedy-Goer’s Guide

Let Portland’s burgeoning comedy scene put a little mirth into your work-week. Culturephile wrangles together a short list of the best recurring showcases. Intro: Anne Adams Listings: Rebecca Waits

11/21/2011 By Anne Adams

Desirables

Seasonal Countdowns

Exquisitely rendered illustrations of winter’s bounty offer solace ‘til Solstice. They’re also great gift-giving ideas.

11/20/2011 By Kristin Belz

Bright Lights

Portland’s Future

Mayoral candidates sit down with Portland Monthly to discuss their visions for Portland’s future

11/18/2011

Culturephile

Stage Cure

Modern troubadour Holcombe Waller finds catharsis in a new multimedia production.

11/18/2011 By Aaron Scott

talent exposed

"The Villain’s" Burly Burlesque

11/17/2011 By Anne Adams

subtext

Review: Mr. Darcy Dreamboat

11/17/2011 By Anne Adams

feelgood flick

Portland Nights Time-Lapse

11/15/2011 By Anne Adams

the wet sprocket

Edward Pack Davee’s NW Filmmaker Faves

It’s hard to make movies under gray skies. OAC’s sole Oregon Media Fellowship grant-winner drums up excitement for this year’s Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, and support for his fellow indie filmmakers’ uphill climb. by Edw

11/14/2011 By Anne Adams

tres más

Edna Vazquez Plays An Encore

This weekend, enjoy a three-song serenade from our favorite Mariachi Mujer.

11/11/2011 By Anne Adams

brass belles

Glengarry with Gals?

David Mamet’s Glengarry, Glen Ross has been restaged to include women. Do they sell it?

11/10/2011 By Anne Adams

among friends

Tender Loving Empire’s 2011 Comp

Today, the local music and craft house releases its favorite local and not-so-local indie rock of 2011.

11/08/2011 By Max Gelber

pdx-pocalypse

John Hodgman on Portland

The Daily Show’s "resident expert" shared his unique perspective on Portland at a Bagdad Theatre book signing. by Virginia Jones

11/08/2011 By Anne Adams

an upnote

Oregon Symphony’s In The Black

The Symphony releases a new recording and encouraging financial news.

11/07/2011 By Anne Adams

delicious dance

OBT’s Nutcracker Recipe Contest

Oregon Ballet Theatre’s holiday dessert recipes hope to whet your appetite for their performance of the sugary ballet classic.

11/07/2011 By Anne Adams

flipping the 'wig

5 Questions for John Cameron Mitchell

As he plans another PDX dance party, auteur John Cameron Mitchell addresses his "ex-wife" Hedwig, his new-found appreciation for comfy shoes, and the single theme that drives his creative choices: love.

11/05/2011 By Anne Adams