MUSIC

Hammer of the Gods: Murray Perahia’s Epic Portland Challenge

With hand surgeries now behind him, the legendary pianist is back to perform Beethoven’s jaw-dropping masterpiece, Hammerklavier.

04/07/2016 By Thomas Cobb

FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE

Eastern Oregon's Farm-to-Table Lostine Tavern

Why did locavore crusader Lynne Curry open a standout eatery in a one-horse town on the way to the Wallowa Mountains?

09/02/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

LOCAL FOOD

The A to Z Food Lover's Guide to Oregon

This alphabetic sampler of the state's best things to eat and drink will sharpen your appetite (and appreciation) for the fertile place we call home.

09/02/2014 Edited by Zach Dundas and Benjamin Tepler By Rachel Ritchie, Allison Jones, Kelly Clarke, Marty Patail, Maya Seaman, Nicole Cordier, Caleb Diehl, and Sarah Richards

CLASSICAL

Review: Pianist Stephen Hough

While standing ovations are virtually pro forma at Portland concerts, the one given to this acclaimed British pianist was well deserved.

04/08/2014 By Thomas Cobb

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Review: Emanuel Ax with the Oregon Symphony

The Canadian pianist delivered beautiful interpretations of Bach and Strauss, book-ended by two works that showed very different sides of Beethoven.

01/13/2014 By Thomas Cobb

KIDS HEALTH ANNUAL

Combat Childhood Obesity One Meal at a Time

You don’t need a reality show to combat childhood obesity.

05/02/2013 By Genevieve J. Long, PhD 

ONE-SENTENCE STORIES

A Book-Infused Beer—And More!

Micro-stories about K-Stew's Portland secret, baby elephants, and Blazers karaoke

01/24/2013

Mudroom

The Perfect Party: July 2012

The guests we’d most like at our dinner table this month.

06/22/2012

Trail City

Heroes of the Intertwine

In the spirit of Portland’s storied park planners like John Olmsted and fierce open space advocates like Gorge protector Nancy Russell, these modern-day nature guardians work to ensure our parks stay green.

06/15/2012 Edited by Brian Barker

Plantwise

Beat the Heat

It’s summer! (By the earth’s tilt, at least.) Here are five things you need to know to make the most of it.

06/15/2012 By Kate Bryant

Back Page

Gorge Futures

Clashes between nature, culture, and commerce have long shaped the Columbia River Gorge. The path to peace may be in finding synergies.

05/25/2012

Slideshow

Slide Show: The New Rose Parade

04/27/2012

Back Page

The New Rose Parade

In anticipation of our city’s century-old spring promenade, we take some newly commissioned floats out for a test drive.

04/27/2012

Vox Populi

Vox Populi: We Asked 100 People at a Timbers Game…

03/23/2012

Cover Story

The Quintessential Portland Gardener

50 plants, tips, and secrets for beauty and bounty in your backyard

03/23/2012 By Kate Bryant

Mudroom

Maiden in China

A west-side boutique crosses the Pacific to create luxe wedding wear.

01/26/2012 By Ashleigh Westmoreland

Best Restaurants 2011

Best Restaurants 2011: Amped Up

Grain & Gristle, Beaker & Flask, Skin & Bone; local restaurateurs have discovered that the secret ingredient to success seems to be the ampersand. Here are a few more we’re hoping to see soon.

10/14/2011 Edited by Rachel Ritchie and Karen Brooks

Best Restaurants 2011

Best Restaurants 2011: The Best of the Rest

Still hungry? We’ve culled the 30 restaurants that should remain in any food lover’s regular rotation. Be it artisan pizza, sustainable sushi, or Spain-meets-Oregon tapas, these places deliver every time.

10/14/2011 Edited by Rachel Ritchie and Karen Brooks

Article

Smile Science: True Lies

How to spot a genuine smile

08/19/2011 By Daniel Mollet

An Appendix

Eat Outside: Off the Eaten Path

Favorite alfresco meals from select Portland neighborhoods.

07/21/2011