As Sam Gamgee reminds us, potatoes are endlessly versatile. Boil ‘em. Mash ‘em. Stick ‘em in a stew. I always have a bag in my pantry. They can be used…
Bridgetown Post-Fest: Minority Retort
It was clear that everyone was having a good time at the Bridgetown showcase of Minority Retort. By chance I ended up with what feels like the perfect seat at…
Off-campus events calendar: May 16–22
Featured Event FILM 11th Annual QDoc Film Festival May 18–21 Hollywood Theater $8–85, all ages The United States’ only queer documentary film festival celebrating figures and moments in America’s queer history….
On-campus events calendar: May 16–22
Featured Event THEATRE Fubar May 16–17, 7 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall Free, all ages Veterans at PSU share their stories in a theatrical production. Registration is required. Tuesday, May 16…
Off-campus calendar: May 9–15
Featured Event NIGHTLIFE Questlove Saturday, May 13, 9 p.m. White Owl Social Club $25, 21+ The Roots’ legendary frontman/drummer and Hamilton producer plays a DJ set. Tuesday, May 9 ART TALK What…
On-campus calendar: May 9–15
Featured Event FESTIVAL 15th Annual Pacific Islanders Club Luau Saturday, May 13, 4:30 p.m. SMSU Ballroom $10–13 (free w/PSU ID), all ages Pacific Islander cultural showcase and dinner with live…
Cheap, fancy dates
The great Ron Swanson once said, “Never half-ass two things; whole-ass one thing.” Clearly, Swanson was referring to date night with this gem of a quote. Believe me when I…
Bacon in the dark of night: stories from the Hotcake House
It’s early Wednesday morning. Like really, really, early—1:30 a.m. early and I’m walking toward the iconic sign on the right side of Powell Boulevard going east. If you’ve been in…
Screaming at books: Alison MacLeod’s ‘All the Beloved Ghosts’
Alison MacLeod’s All the Beloved Ghosts is a collection of short stories that blur the lines we traditionally expect from fiction, biography, and memoir. It is a journey spanning continents,…
Vérité, Betty Who and the State of Pop Music 2017
Concert Etiquette Before we talk about Vérité or Betty Who, let’s take a refresher on concert etiquette. Dear Washington Squares and Lloyd Center frumpkins: When you get one of the…
Bridgetown Comedy Festival: a summer camp of comedians
The Portland-born Bridgetown Comedy Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary May 4–7. The event will kick off with a performance by Patton Oswalt on May 2 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The…