Life comes with inevitable loss, and exploring that loss becomes part of the human experience for those we leave behind. This week, 5th Avenue Cinema is showing The Metamorphosis of…
Dark, violent exploration of human nature through Shakespeare
Is violence our human nature? Are hurt people destined to hurt people? Is it possible to break the cycle of trauma? These are the questions that Shakespeare asks us to…
Events Calendar April 19–25, 2023
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Apr. 19 PPS HeART of Portland Portland Art Museum 10 a.m. $20 Students showcase art and perform with themes of identity and storytelling Cellotronik…
Pour the Water As I Leave: Renaissance of Community Arts
Bosnian-born, Portland-based artist and filmmaker Daniela Repas shines a spotlight on the experiences of refugees and other displaced people with her upcoming film Pour the Water As I Leave. …
Find it at 5th: Careful
Find It At 5th Ave. is a recurring column that reviews, previews and explores running and upcoming films at PSU’s independent movie theater, 5th Avenue Cinema. This weekend, Portland…
Review of Hazel Jane Plante’s upcoming novel
Spoiler Alert: Brief novel narrative described, and some book quotes included. Hazel Jane Plante, writer, musician and podcast host, is close to publishing her second novel, a trans femme…
Events Calendar March 8-14, 2023
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Mar. 8 Creative Club Sellwood Community House 10:15 a.m. Free A mix of art skills instruction and story circle, featuring creative skills Open Music…
Renaissance of Community Arts: The death and rebirth of the community mall
Editor’s Note: After COVID-19 and all that has happened over the past few years, we have all experienced a collective trauma. The pain we have experienced as a collective community…
Events Calendar March 1, 2023–March 7, 2023
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Mar. 1 Downtown Spring Blossoms Bottle & Bottega 6 p.m. $44 Learn to paint downtown Portland and spring flowers, with instruction from an artist…
Mimi Gina: PDX alt drag icon
Mimi Gina—local drag queen and creator of Assid Queens—had a succinct description of what drag queens are like for those who don’t know any. “If you’re gonna hang out with…
Events Calendar Feb. 22–28, 2023
Art Music Film/Theater Community Wed, Feb. 22 Creative Club Sellwood Community House 10:15 a.m. Free Inclusive and welcoming art community with instruction and story sharing No Vacation Hawthorne Theatre…