theater

Review: Cherry Orchard

Artist Rep’s The Cherry Orchard nestles neatly between Chekhov’s original comedic intent, and Richard Kramer’s modern "meta" flair.

05/17/2011 By Philip Gaudette

monday fun

Monday Fun: Red Fang

Meet your local metal.

05/16/2011 By Anne Adams

noted & quoted

Sarah Vowell

05/16/2011 By Anne Adams

dance

Barak Marshall

The award-winning Israeli choreographer of MONGER talks about storytelling, overcoming ethnic tensions, and helping audiences "get" dance.

05/14/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

Storm Tharp at The Lumber Room

Collector Sarah Miller Meigs’ invited artist Storm Tharp to curate a show from her impressive collection for a rare public opening of her extraordinary Pearl District loft.

05/12/2011 By Randy Gragg

culture cheat-sheet

Preview: Uncanny Valley

Hand2Mouth’s latest work, named after a theory that explains robots’ unfortunate credibility issues, hurtles into the mysterious realm of "memory." Watch the trailer, learn some science, and read a company member’s notes.

05/10/2011 By Anne Adams

Out and About

Nikki McClure Book Signing

Come meet renown PNW artist Nikki McClure and buy her most recent book, To Market, To Market at a book signing event on May 14.

05/10/2011 By Amara Holstein

Made in PDX

Andy Paiko's Amazing Glass

Local glass artist Andy Paiko creates everything from tricycles to a seismograph in his playful and sublime projects out of a North Portland studio.

05/10/2011 By Amara Holstein

noted & quoted

Dave Depper

05/09/2011 By Anne Adams

monday fun

Monday Fun: Harvey Danger

05/09/2011 By Anne Adams

Slideshow

Slide Show: Cover Me

05/05/2011

Self Promotion

Cover Me

See how the magic came together in the making of our May cover.

05/05/2011

weekend plans

Best Mother’s Day Dates

Entertaining Mom this weekend? Check this handy guide to find the best fit.

05/05/2011 By Anne Adams

noted & quoted

Ron Funches

05/05/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

TBA 2011: First Acts Announced

Slo-mo car crashes, 3-D animation, an interactive jumproom and a Jimmy Swaggart impersonator, are just the first few things on tap for TBA.

05/03/2011 By The Culturegang

monday fun

Music Videos: Thao + Mirah | Reggie Watts | Kasey Anderson

05/02/2011 By Anne Adams

theater

Review: Passion Play

A busy script meets a competent cast in Portland Actors Conservatory’s Easter offering.

04/29/2011 By Ryan Donaldson

Out & About

Super Natural Girls Sign Books

Two Favorite Cookbook Authors join forces Friday night for a signing at The Cleaners, Ace Hotel

04/28/2011 By Teri Gelber

dance

Anne Mueller’s Ballet Memories

Oregon Ballet Theatre’s Principal Dancer reminisces about some of her favorite experiences as she prepares to retire this weekend.

04/28/2011 By Anne Adams

Article

Willy Vlautin Wins Oregon Book Award!

The Ken Kesey Award for Fiction goes to the Richmond Fontaine singer and gritty ruralist for his latest, Lean On Pete.

04/26/2011 By Anne Adams