When I was a kid, I thought that the only people who listened to classical music were either very old or pretentious. I associated classical with the mellifluous if entirely…
Teleparty to the rescue
Receiving a request to Netflix and chill can raise some serious red flags. Or, sometimes, it can be a welcome and exciting opportunity to spend some quality time together—wink, wink—especially…
Events Calendar Feb. 2-5
NATIONAL TATER TOT DAY McMenamins 7 a.m.–11 p.m. $15 McMenamins and its reliable chain of Portland pubs is honoring “National Tater Tot Day” with discounts on cajun tots and…
Remembering Sophie the pop genius
Music blog Pitchfork reported Scottish pop composer and producer Sophie had died in a tragic accident in Athens, Greece on Jan. 30 at the age of 34. Sophie—whose name is…
A step beyond streaming
In the absence of traditional movie-going and the attendant surge in streaming service memberships, one store is working to stay connected with film lovers through resources online and in-person. Movie…
Filling the void
Portland has a reputation for being a vibrant breeding ground for up-and-coming talented musicians. The city’s unique culture is fueled by a thriving local scene that has produced some of…
Virtual Events Calendar Jan. 28-30
Thurs., Jan. 28 LIVE WIRE VIRTUAL HOUSE PARTY Online event 5 p.m. $15 The soothing, familiar voices of Luke Burbank and Elena Passarello return for the latest installment…
Chess is king
When I saw The Queen’s Gambit for the first time, it was obvious that Netflix had struck gold. What I never expected was how the show would lead to a…
Unapologetically Black
Fabled animation studio Pixar’s newest adventure depicts Black culture like no other Disney film before it. Soul, raved by critics, is Pixar’s first film with a Black protagonist, and it’s…
Beyond houselessness
According to research compiled by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, Oregon had an estimated 1,590 people aged 18–24 experiencing houselessness as of January 2019. This is troubling, considering…
Virtual Events Calendar Jan. 19–22
Tues., Jan. 19 SOME KIND OF HEAVEN Streaming via Hollywood Theatre Streaming availability is ongoing; no specific time $12 A documentary from director Lance Oppenheim about Central Florida’s…