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California Closets: So Much More Than Just a Trusted Name

It's no secret that California Closets has evolved greatly since its launch in 1978. But while the brand has changed over the years, its reliable, loyal customer base has not.

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Road Trip: Spring Break in Rockaway Beach

Oregon’s Rockaway Beach shines bright for spring break with scenic views, kid-friendly activities, and plenty of wholesome time outdoors.

02/19/2026

Arias & Librettos

What Does Portland Want from Opera?

To bring the ancient art form into the present, local companies are queering the canon and moving offstage, while others hold to tradition.

02/18/2026 By Isabel Lemus Kristensen Illustrations by Klaus Kremmerz

Long Story Short

At 80, Photographer Sergio Ortiz Is Still Seeking Wonder

The tour guide, raised in the South Bronx and an Oregonian since 1979, remains in awe.

02/17/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson Photography by Michael Novak

Level Up

The Rise of Public Tabletop Role-Playing Games

A once-niche hobby exits the basement and enters the bar.

02/17/2026 By Alex Frane Illustrations by Stephen Dybus

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Summer Camp Guide 2026

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Let’s Drink

NA Bubbles and Grilled Cheese at L’Orange’s Sibling Wine Bar

The tiny not-just-champagne bar recalls co-owner Jeff Vejr’s former digs, Les Caves.

02/16/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

from the archive

Making a Scene

Gallery gal Elizabeth Leach has spent 25 years getting Portland’s art crowd up to speed.

02/13/2026 By Elizabeth Armstrong Moore

Real Estate

Property Watch: After Years of Remodels, a SW Portland Home Returns to Its Roots

Emil Schacht was an early adopter of the Craftsman style in Portland. See how this house pays tribute.

02/13/2026 By Melissa Dalton

seeing things

Imani Perry and Keisha N. Blain Celebrate Black History at the Schnitz

The Sleeping Beauty, and other events in town.

02/12/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Thermophilia

Portland’s New Riverside Saunas Invite a Proper Cold Plunge

Warm up, then take a brisk dunk.

02/11/2026 By Rebecca Jacobson

Dining Guide

Portland’s Most Romantic, Date-Worthy Restaurants

Planning a date with that special someone? Peep this list first.

02/11/2026 By Alex Frane and Portland Monthly Staff

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Elevating the Very Best of Pacific Northwest Living

At The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, the essence of Pacific Northwest living meets a refined, modern vision of sustainability.

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Award-winning Language Immersion Summer Camp!

It's a world of fun at International School of Portland's award-winning language immersion summer camp!

02/10/2026

Molto Bene

Portland’s Best Italian Restaurants

Our favorite Italian-American red sauce joints and Old World trattorias.

02/10/2026 By Alex Frane and Brooke Jackson-Glidden

The Organ Trail

How Doulas and Dog Trainers Help Find Oregon’s Dead People

Using donated placentas, local cadaver dogs train for search and rescue missions.

02/10/2026 By Rebecca Grant Photography by Kristina Barker

The Big Screen

The Movies We’re Actually Going To

Inventive and personal one-off screenings are bringing Portland back to the theater.

02/09/2026 By Matthew Trueherz

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Colorful Clinton Bungalow Snapped Up in Days

Bright hues and convenience in the heart of the Richmond neighborhood.

02/06/2026 By Melissa Dalton

“America’s Game”

Chuck Klosterman’s Football Journeys into America’s Media-Addled Soul

The Portland author’s latest book unpacks football’s unique perch atop the flaming pyre of a dying monoculture.

02/06/2026 By Jordan Michelman

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Three Local Women Share Life-Saving Lessons About No. 1 Health Threat

Cardiovascular disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women, taking more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

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