sleuthful indiscretion

Review: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol

Artists Rep replaces Scrooge with Sherlock. But are they forcing a fit?

11/22/2011 By Anne Adams

Read This

Milk Bar, By (Buy) the Book

An irreverent yet exacting new baking bible reveals how to make your own Crack Pie (and other secrets).

11/22/2011 By Kristin Belz

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

theater review

Oklahoma! Closing Thoughts

A look back on the discussion that the all-black production inspired, and an apt comparison to another current production: Gem of the Ocean.

11/04/2011 By Anne Adams

the 51%

Siren Nation Expands Its Borders

"Women who are innovators, beyond the constraints of any genre…"

11/04/2011 By Anne Adams

"cloud rock," indeed

Sufjan at Hollywood Theatre Tonight!

The popular indie folk star will lay low in the spotlight, performing soundtrack music for a father/son bike flick.

11/03/2011 By Max Gelber