How does a bike-centric city get its gears in gear? For many people in Portland, Oregon, the answer is a mass bike ride put on by Pedalpalooza. Portland residents have…
In-Person Pride Festivals return to Portland after a two-year hiatus
53 years ago, police violently charged into the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, N.Y. In the face of constant discrimination, the LGBTQ+ community rose up and…
Augmented Reality Mural set to open in Portland’s Oldtown
Recent headlines have portrayed Portland, Oregon, as being in a grim state of affairs. Forbes wrote an article on Portland in Feb. 2021, which stated that “continued violence and vandalism…
Portland’s historic Rose Festival celebrates its 115th anniversary
After two years of pandemic-related concerns and restrictions on public gatherings, the annual Portland Rose Festival will be back in full swing, with concerts, festivals and other community events. The…
Creative’s Spotlight: Mitsuki Dazai
Despite its minimalist, 13-stringed structure, the Japanese koto is a surprisingly versatile instrument in the hands of an expert like Mitsuki Dazai. “This is a very simple structured musical…
Find It At 5th: The Host
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…
Milagro Theatre Presents City Without Altar
History is written by the victors—an adage which often seems to ring true. Whether you agree with this statement or not, there are most definitely stories throughout history which go…
Creative’s Spotlight: Joseph the Human
For the Portland-based muralist and designer Joseph the Human, art has been a lifelong calling. Joseph, who was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Beaverton, said he…
Find it at 5th Ave: Comrades: Almost a Love Story
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, PSU’s…
Hostile Terrain 94 exposes human cost of US border policy
Hostile Terrain 94 (HT94), the current exhibit at Portland State’s White Gallery, is a somber, collaborative work which stretches the entire width of the gallery’s wall from floor to ceiling….
Find it at 5th Avenue: Devdas
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, PSU’s…