Activist, slam poet, and the first winner of the Women’s Poetry Slam, Andrea Gibson, is coming to the Hawthorne Theater on March 8 in Southeast Portland. Gibson was born in…
Let’s make a TOAST to the best spirits in Oregon!
For the sixth time, The Original Artisan Spirits Tasting—aka TOAST—was hosted by the Oregon Distillery Guild on February 27. The event served all the spirits even liqueurs and unique spirits…
What makes somebody, somebody?
Walk the Line meets Cloud Atlas, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus with a Woody Guthrie twist, Stan Brakhage in The Dust Bowl–okay, that one’s a stretch. I don’t know if…
Examine history to understand the changes of culture
Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion is an informative, thought-provoking exhibit on display at the Oregon Historical Society until June 1. This is a multi-medium exhibit which includes videos, artifacts, maps, photographs and…
Horoscopes for the week of 2/28
Aries March 21-April 19 This week you have the chance to participate in something life saving. Be a part of your local community and dive right in to this special…
Photography exhibit evokes questions about true Native history and culture
Contemporary Native Photographers and the Edward Curtis Legacy is on display at the Portland Art Museum until May 8. The exhibit features Curtis’ photographic depictions of Native-Americans which are placed…
Green Roots Cafe faces challenges to stay afloat
It’s been a year since Green Roots Cafe, a student-run vegetarian and sustainably sourced restaurant, opened in the basement of the Smith Memorial Student Union. But the eat-in is already…
Portland’s next top blocker: Lego edition
Get ready Lego fans, the fifth annual Lego Convention is here! And it isn’t just for kids! Members of the Adult Fan of Legos and talented chosen builders from around…
See King Lear spiral into insanity at Post5 Theater
“King Lear” is a play about a powerful king’s gradual descent into madness. Post5 Theater will present their version of this wild Shakespearean production from February 26 to March 19….
A win-win for PSU’s arts and culture
Three weeks ago, the Portland State student staff of the Littman Gallery in Smith Memorial Student Union didn’t know if they would have a space on campus next fall; PSU…
Editor Pick of the Week: Deadpool
I absolutely love seeing Marvel/DC movies, my favorite is X-men or Batman. But I wasn’t too thrilled to see Deadpool. One, because it looked like too much of a corny…