Book Business

Wanna Work at Powell’s Books? The Competition Is Steep.

5 booksellers who redefine “relevant prior experience.”

11/08/2023 By Matthew Trueherz Illustrations by Matty Newton

Events

Queer Horror Returns to the Hollywood Theatre (with a New Webseries to Boot)

Carla Rossi’s beloved LGBTQ+ scare series is back with a new Tales from the Crypt-style supplement.

10/27/2021 By Conner Reed

TBA

What to Watch Out for at the 2021 Time-Based Art Festival

On our TBA radar this year: a waterlogged drag clown, an over-the-phone musical performance, and more.

09/13/2021 By Conner Reed

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: September 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month’s most fascinating people, from LaMarcus Aldridge to Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock

08/24/2015

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: August 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month’s most fascinating people, from a superhuman mountainclimber to a long-lost put bull.

07/20/2015

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: July 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from the departing Oregonian publisher to the a 16-year-old robotics prodigy.

06/22/2015 Illustrations by Matty Newton

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: June 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from a jail-breaking goat to Google's Larry Page.

05/26/2015

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: March 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from former governor John Kitzhaber to DC-bound former mayor Sam Adams

03/02/2015 Illustrations by Matty Newton

PORTLAND ARTS 101

A Beginner's Guide to the Portland Literary World's Major Landmarks

Mapping the gateways to the city's writing and reading scene—from the coffee shop most frequented by writers and poets to the Portland Poetry Slam

03/02/2015 By Kevin Sampsell

PORTLAND ARTS 101

How to Start an Art Collection—and the 5 Galleries that Will Help It Grow

You too can be an art mogul—if you plan ahead and learn the ropes.

03/02/2015 By Aaron Scott

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: February 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from Portland's Top Chef challengers to the author sometimes known as Lemony Snicket

02/02/2015 Illustrations by Matty Newton

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: January 2015

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from 10 Barrel's new head brewer to Patrick Stewart.

01/05/2015 Illustrations by Matty Newton

WINTER BUCKET LIST

50 Things Every Portlander Must Do This Winter

However you want to play it, Portland winter is a wonderland.

12/01/2014

Local Tips

In an Oregon Winter, Follow Rich Reece’s February Rule

‘I try not to do anything that could possibly be negative.’

12/01/2014 By Margaret Seiler

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: December 2014

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from billionaire philanthropist Phil Knight to MacArthur genius Kerry James Marshall.

12/01/2014 Illustrations by Matty Newton

WINTER BUCKET LIST

How to Hibernate Like a True Portlander

From oddball home deliveries to streaming videos and board games, we've got plenty of reasons to pray for a snow day.

12/01/2014 By Aaron Scott, Allison Jones, Win Goodbody, and Sarah Ostaszewski Edited by Kelly Clarke

WINTER BUCKET LIST

This Winter, Become a Smarter, Craftier, Better Person

Put that winter weekend to good use with a class that will help you level up your life.

12/01/2014 By Margaret Seiler and Marty Patail Illustrations by Matty Newton

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: November 2014

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from comedian Shane Torres to an HIV vaccine pioneer

11/03/2014 Illustrations by Matty Newton

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Perfect Party: October 2014

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from a celebrity bartender to an NBA power player

09/26/2014 Illustrations by Matty Newton

MOVERS & SHAKERS

The Perfect Party: September 2014

A made-up mash-up of the month's most fascinating people, from Katy Perry to a Chicago top chef

09/02/2014 By Matty Newton