FILM

New Elliott Smith Documentary Combines Unreleased Songs With Memories

35 new interviews make Heaven Adores You one of the most personal portraits of the late singer-songwriter yet.

09/26/2014 Photography by Schuyler Keenan

BOOKS & TALKS

Your "Locals Only" Fall Reading List

Four new releases from Portland authors explore fundamentalism, Hollywood, and a retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

09/25/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Going Solo: A Fall Concert Preview

Some of our favorite bands find new life as solo outings—Bob Mould, GZA, Julian Casablancas—that are coming through town this season.

09/23/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

TICKET GIVEAWAY

Win Tickets to Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle brings his authentic, personal take on Americana to Portland in support of his new album, 'Single Mothers.' Sept 30

09/08/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Sept 4–7

The Avett Brothers play Edgefield, opera goes indie with 'The Canticle of the Black Madonna,' chamber music gets folky with Musee Mecanique, and the piano recital gets a makeover with Kathleen Supove.

09/04/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

ARTS & CULTURE

Portland Fall Arts Calendar

The can’t-miss shows, events, and festivals that will define Portland’s cultural agenda this season

09/02/2014 By Aaron Scott, Marty Patail, Nathan Tucker, and Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do Labor Day Weekend 2014

The Oregon Symphony returns to the Waterfront, the Portland Film Festival brings Toby back to 'Labyrinth,' and Art in the Pearl gives you another reason to walk the park blocks on a sunny afternoon.

08/27/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Should I Stay or Should I Go? 5 Reasons to Make the Drive to Bumbershoot

Five acts you can only see at Seattle's three-day music, comedy, and theater festival (and three hotels to stay in while you're there). Aug 30–Sept 1

08/25/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 21–24

Chuck Palahniuk puts on his PJs for Bedtime Stories for Adults, Johnny Depp falls for Winona Ryder on the roof of Hotel deLuxe, Beck does whatever he wants at Edgefield, and much more.

08/21/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Mimicking Birds Fly Back to the Nest

The melancholic local band returns home after touring with Modest Mouse and releasing its sophomore album to play Mississippi Studios on Friday.

08/14/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 14–17

MFNW 2.0 takes over the waterfront, Dew Tour shreds down Broadway, and the Adult Soapbox Derby barrels down Mount Tabor.

08/13/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: Aug 7–10

Providence Bridge Pedal combines Portland's bikes and bridges, First Thursday hits the streets with art, and the Bite of Oregon reminds you that Portland is one of the best places to be hungry (as if you needed reminding).

08/07/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 31–Aug 3

Pabst sells tickets to Modest Mouse on the cheap, Pickathon rocks out, and the Great Horror Campout terrifies thrill-seekers for 12 straight hours.

07/31/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan

CONCERTS

Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Run Through Town

The indie darlings play Mississippi Studios on Sunday on the heels of their recent release, 'Only Run,' an electronic departure from the twee guitar riffs that made them famous. We review the album.

07/30/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

CONCERT

Pabst Cracks Open a New Music Festival

The makers of Portland's favorite cheap beer bring in Modest Mouse, Violent Femmes, Tears For Fears, and more for a new September festival.

07/29/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

Article

Tycho Takes to the Road

One of the biggest names in electronica brings his new full-band sound to the Crystal on Thursday.

07/29/2014 By Schuyler Keenan

EDITOR'S PICKS

Top Things to Do This Weekend: July 24–27

The Big Float braves the Willamette, Top Down: Rooftop Cinemas opens with Hitchcock's 'Notorious,' NWFC screens 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and its inspirations, and Pat Benatar hits the zoo with her best shot.

07/24/2014 Edited by Aaron Scott By Portland Monthly Staff and Schuyler Keenan