For many creative people, choosing between an academic career and an artistic career can be a tough decision. For dancers, that decision can be especially hard. The universities that offer…
The poor student’s guide to summer activities
Summer vacation is usually a long-awaited retreat for college students, but once the break arrives, boredom can soon follow. Elaborate vacations and road trips may sound like a good idea,…
How to throw a pool party that doesn’t suck
School is out, summer is upon us and the season to gather around swimming pools and water holes has begun. If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard…
Drama! Dance! Drums! to highlight Japanese culture
The Center for Japanese Studies is joining forces with the School of Music and Department of World Languages and Literatures for the fourth annual Drama! Dance! Drums! performance on June…
Chamber choir puts on ‘Little Match Girl’ rendition
The Portland State Chamber Choir finished their performance season with the Little Match Girl Passion on May 17 and 19 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in SE Portland. The chamber…
Polaris Dance ends season with eight performances
Polaris Dance Theatre presented their final performance of the season, 1+1=ONE, on May 9 at their warehouse location in SW Portland. Polaris celebrated their 13th season this year. The show…
Pong & song
Pips&Bounce, Portland’s very first ping-pong social club and eatery, teamed up with local karaoke talents Baby Ketten Karaoke for a night of pong and song on April 30. The event…
Students find grounding through zine-making
The Women of Color Action team hosted an intimate and interactive workshop titled “Grounding Through Zines: You Don’t Have to Do it All on Your Own” on April 21. The…
The Great Catsby Furball goes gala for feral cats
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon is committed to promoting spaying and neutering all stray cats in the Pacific Northwest. This year, the FCCO will throw their 20th anniversary Furball…
Art collection talk definitely an art collection talk
The Portland Art Dealers Association hosted a collaborative conversation around the idea of art patronage and art collecting on April 8. The free event was held at the Portland Art…
Music school to present ‘Le Nozze Di Figaro’
The Portland State School of Music will present Le Nozze Di Figaro, or The Marriage of Figaro, from April 17–26. All performances will be held at the Lincoln Performance Hall….