It has often been difficult for women to be accepted as musicians, especially as composers. Who knows what women like Clara Schumann and Ruth Crawford might have accomplished if they…
Events for the week of Nov. 23–27
FEATURED EVENT The Portland Ballet Lincoln Hall Theater (LH175) Fee: $5–35 The Portland Ballet has teamed up with the Portland State Orchestra to present The Enchanted Toyshop over Thanksgiving weekend….
Events for the week of Nov. 16–20
FEATURED EVENT Doubt: A Parable Lincoln Hall Theater (LH55) Fee: $8 (students), $15 (general) Brought to you by the Theater Department at Portland State and directed by the incomparable Devon…
Ashes of Ariandel reignites the flame of Dark Souls III
Dark Souls III saw the release of Ashes of Ariandel, its first piece of downloadable content, on Oct. 25, 2016. Complete with two brand-new bosses, a fearsome arsenal of novel…
Wordstock honors curiosity, craft and dialogue
“To be curious about something is to take a step forward,” said Carrie Brownstein, the memoirist, musician, and actor best known for Portlandia and Sleater-Kinney, at the First Congregational United…
Rude sister and begging for freedom
Rude Girl writes: Every year for my mother’s birthday, the family gets together to make a big meal. We usually have to work with one of my sister’s schedules the…
43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival showcases regional talent
The NW Film Center will commence its 43rd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival on Nov. 10, featuring 17 films from talented independent filmmakers across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia….
Events for the week of Nov. 9–13
Featured Event 2016 Education Abroad Photo Contest Did you attend a Portland State-sponsored study abroad program in the 2015–16 academic year? Celebrate International Education Week by entering a campus-wide photo…
Stuffed houses and disturbed offices
Mrs. Stuff writes: When my grandfather-in-law passed away last year, I inherited the house. My husband and I moved in before summer and started digging through the massive amount of…
Noon Concert Series review: Joe Manis quartet
Joe Manis, a tenor saxophonist, bandleader and educator based in Eugene, gave an unusual concert Thursday, Nov. 3 in Portland State’s Lincoln Recital Hall room 75. The room was crowded…
Inclusivity reigns with opening of two new cultural centers
On Nov. 2, Portland State celebrated the grand opening of two new Cultural Resource Centers: the Pan-African Commons and the Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center. Hosted in…