Award-winning playwright Sarah Ruhl’s retelling of the classic Greek myth of Orpheus, Eurydice, opened on Nov. 12 in the Portland State School of Theater & Film. In Ruhl’s version, the…
“Alien She” exhibit illustrates effects of feminist movement Riot Grrrl
The Museum of Contemporary Craft is currently featuring their exhibit, “Alien She,” one of the first projects to explore the impact of Riot Grrrl on artists today. The display was…
Q-and-A with John Slaughter of “Poetic Justice”
Poet, #BlackLivesMatter activist and Benson High School Athletics Coach John Slaughter will host “Poetic Justice,” a community poetry reading and open mic geared towards providing a platform for social justice…
Oregon Guitar Quartet to play ‘Fakebook’
Oregon Guitar Quartet plays live at Portland State’s Lincoln Hall this Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. The Fakebook concert will preview work from the group’s upcoming album of…
Portland State of Mind examines the complexities of our identities
Six Portland State resource centers sponsored the second annual “Intersections: An Evening of Storytelling about Identity, Culture, Community and Pride,” on Thursday, Oct. 29. Neola Young, a community advocate, was…
Editor Pick of the Week: Harvey’s Comedy Club
A couple weeks ago, my cheeks and abs were killing me from laughing, at Harvey’s Comedy Club in northwest Portland. From the first of three openers to the main act,…
Portland’s musical theater company, Stumptown Stages, opens new season
Stumptown Stages is a resident of the Brunish Theatre, which is the facility of Portland’5 Center for the Arts. Every year, Stumptown Stages puts on several acclaimed musical theater performances….
OMSI collab focuses on overcoming environmental challenges
On Friday, Nov. 6, students gathered at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry for a free, guided tour of the exhibit “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science,” one…
Horoscopes for the week of Nov. 15
Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21) We all have dreams, Scorpio. And we all have people who want those dreams to disappear because they themselves are afraid. Don’t listen to them. Sagittarius…
Enter ‘The Territory’ at Jazz professor Darrell Grant’s album release concert
Darrell Grant—a nationally renowned pianist and composer, and Portland State University School of Music associate director—will host a concert and celebration for the release of his new album The Territory…
Editor Pick of the Week: Hot toddy cold remedy
Hurray! It’s the season for warm hotty toddys! However, most of us are sick and shouldn’t be drinking alcohol. If you are like me, and about 50 percent of Portland…