As someone whose family lives 3,000 miles away in New Jersey, I often find myself wondering what to do on major holidays, and Thanksgiving is no exception. So I’ve compiled…
A word about Wordstock 2017
With over 170 literary professionals in attendance, Wordstock is the premier literary festival in the Pacific Northwest. While the event hosts talks, pop-up readings, a book fair spanning two floors,…
Ask Jessandra
Dear Jessandra, Modern society is too complex. I want to be a responsible and engaged citizen, but I don’t feel like I’ll ever understand enough about politics and history to…
How university art galleries fail their students
If your university has a visual arts program, I would bet there is at least one art gallery on campus. Portland State has six. While art students might be aware…
Houseless youth share stories through film
Youth living in the margins of society have some of the most compelling stories to tell. Outside the Frame, a nonprofit that provides houseless youth the opportunity to express themselves…
In search of the miraculous
This summer, Portland State painting instructor and Bachelor of Fine Arts Coordinator Tia Factor led 10 students from the School of Art and Design on a trip to Berlin through…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Nov. 14–20
FEATURED EVENT CONTEMPORARY DANCE OCD Love Nov. 16–18 Lincoln Performance Hall $25–36, all ages White Bird presents L-E-V (Hebrew for “heart”), an Israeli dance company, performing new work by Sharon Eyal…
Off-Campus Events Calendar: Nov. 14–20
FEATURED EVENT CABARET 2nd Annual Metalesque Festival Nov. 16–18 Dante’s, Star Theater, Tonic Lounge $10–104, 21+ Over two dozen burlesque dancers from across the country convene to celebrate their love…
Drag Queens, Former Mayor Remember LGBTQ Icon
Dressed in everything from traditional mourning attire to ballgowns and platform stilettos, about 200 people gathered on Nov. 5, outside Darcelle XV’s Showplace to pay their respects to Roxy LeRoy…
Understanding Contemporary Art: Did I Miss the Point?
How do you feel when an artwork in such a formal space doesn’t make sense to you? A piece might have a hollow taste to it, or maybe its radical…
A drop in the ocean: Portland State Chamber Choir’s ethos of cooperation
The Portland State Chamber Choir can add two more achievements to its long list of successes: It’s the first American choir to compete in the Bali International Choral Festival, where…