The Portland State Orchestra brought the high arts to local legendary rock palace, the Crystal Ballroom in a historic performance on Thursday, Feb. 25 . The venue was a first-time…
The power of speaking through dance
Louder than Words is Northwest Dance Project’s most anticipated event this season and will be performed March 17 through 19 at the Newmark Theater. The piece includes three unique dances,…
Event listings for March 9-13
Featured Event Wizard of Oz 7:30 p.m. Keller Auditorium Fee: $25+ There was a stage adaption made from the books long before the movie “Wizard of Oz” became popular, but…
Horoscopes for the week of 3/6
Aries March 21-April 19 Humility is a trait that you need to cultivate within yourself. Don’t be afraid to embrace modesty, it won’t make you a doormat like you fear….
Home and Garden Show vendors’ sales suffered, despite successful turnout
The 69th Annual Portland Home & Garden Show took place at the Expo Center, February 25-28. Thousands of people attended to peruse two packed halls, filled with vendors displaying a…
Emotionally connect through the spoken word
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…