Picture Book

Carson Ellis Finds Her Past in an Old Portland Warehouse

New paintings illustrate a 20-year-old diary in the artist’s latest book, recounting her first week in town, falling in love, and reading Dylan Thomas aloud.

09/10/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Q&A

Oh, Rose’s Olivia Rose Has a Lot of Problems Still

Living in Olympia while the rest of her band lives in Portland isn’t one of them.

09/09/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Real Estate

Property Watch: A Mailbox-Shaped House in Southwest Portland

This hillside home serves up unusual geometry, plus three decks with sweeping views.

09/09/2024 By Zoe Sayler

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Columbia River Maritime Museum’s New Indigenous Exhibits Highlight Artist Voices

Honoring the unique cultures, history, and traditions of Indigenous tribes.

09/08/2024

Music Preview

The Biggest Portland Concerts of Fall 2024

Winter is on the way, but so is Billie Eilish.

09/06/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Editor's Note

From the Editor: Lessons in Hospitality

Portland Monthly’s new editor in chief reflects on what makes a great restaurant—and a great magazine.

09/05/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Food News

Modern Parisian Pop-Up Le Clown Takes Over Måurice for the Month

Chef John Denison brings his neo-bistro flair to the downtown French-Norwegian lunch restaurant.

09/04/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Ballot Bonanza

Portland’s Upcoming Election, by the Numbers

Historical turnouts, close calls, and all those new ranked choices.

09/04/2024 By Margaret Seiler

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Your Top Five Fall Arts Picks

Portland Center Stage flips the script with classics in a new light this fall, opening the 24-25 season with Sweeney Todd.

09/03/2024

real estate

Property Watch: Classic Midcentury from a 'Big Deal' Architect

This Van Evera Bailey house in Dunthorpe feels like it's floating in the trees.

09/03/2024 By Melissa Dalton

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How Pat Austin Tackles Portland’s Biggest Little Design Challenge

In the age of ADUs, this Portland interior design firm makes the most of small spaces.

09/02/2024

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Find Magic and Connection at Portland Playhouse This Fall

The whimsy and charm of Amélie promise to uplift and delight.

09/02/2024

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Savor Fall with Craft Beverages at Zootoberfest!

Raise a glass for wildlife at Oregon Zoo’s Fall festival.

08/30/2024

Festival Preview

The 2024 Time-Based Art Festival Revives the Party

If PICA’s annual extravaganza has a theme in 2024, it’s resurrecting the buzzy energy that’s escaped the fest in recent years.

08/30/2024 By Matthew Trueherz

Education

Portland Private Schools by the Numbers: 2024–2025

Application deadlines, tuition costs, demographics, and more key info on Portland-area K–12 private schools.

08/30/2024 Edited by Portland Monthly Staff

Q&A

Portland-Raised TikTok Comic EJ Marcus Comes Home

Known for his impressions of a “cool LA dad” and “your mom’s friend with random political beliefs,” the LA-based comic will conjure his Portland childhood at Mississippi Studios.

08/29/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

Openings

The Team Behind Big Salt Just Opened Two New Wine Bars

Bar Nina and Big Salt Bar land somewhere between Ovum Wines tasting rooms and wine bars, serving rare Iberian glass pours and tiny Spanish sausages.

08/28/2024 By Brooke Jackson-Glidden

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The Hub of Good Times & Unexpected Finds

As the leaves change color and the crisp air of fall settles in, it’s time to embrace the autumn charm of Central Oregon – and Redmond is at the heart of it all!

08/28/2024

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Bellingham’s Fall Festivals

Crisp air, vibrant colors, and world-class outdoor recreation make Bellingham and Whatcom County a paradise in the fall, but don’t forget about the festivals!

08/28/2024

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Urban & Wild

Autumn in Anchorage dazzles with bright colors, crisp fall air, and opportunities to enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, entertainment, and everything in between.

08/28/2024