Cancer (June 22–July 22) Clear the clutter out of your life, Cancer. You have a heart of gold. You want to help out your family, friends and community. But first:…
PSU.TV announces flagship annual film project ‘Retro Hero’
Until now, much of PSU.TV’s work has consisted of short pieces and concert series. But when they received a generous grant from Mt. Hood Community Media, it seemed a fitting…
Portland new wave burlesque celebrates life and identity
Burlesque is not just a hobby; it’s a celebration of life. That’s according to the performers in the new documentary Glitter Tribe by Jon Manning and Julie Livingston about the…
My Afrika is…students and community celebrate African culture
On Saturday, May 28, hundreds of Portland State students and members of the community gathered in the Smith Memorial Ballroom to celebrate the diversity of African cultures during the 36th…
Winds of Change
Portland is already seeing an influx of new residents. But how much of this is due to climate change–related concerns, how many more people should the city expect, and is…
Fidelity meets freedom as Chamber Music Northwest rocks Lincoln Hall
Mentioning the term “chamber music” among the uninitiated inevitably connotes images of lulling instrumental music heard countless times while waiting in elevators. In reality, chamber music is among the most…
Hairy, engaged and estranged
Hairy Situation writes: I am a 32-year-old owner of a small company with a handful of employees. One of my employees, “Laura,” wears her hair in an extremely tight ponytail…
Dragon boaters of Portland: A conditioning community
Over 80 teams competed before Tom McCall Waterfront Park in the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Races June 11 and 12. A multitude of spectators gathered under perfect weather and…
Portland jazz history: Bryan Smith’s ‘The Dude Ranch’
Legends are often born quickly. Portland’s historic Dude Ranch jazz supper club opened in 1945 and operated for just one year, bringing world-class jazz musicianship to the City of Roses…
‘Improv for Transformation’ seeks catharsis in discussion of disability
Improvisation is not just for comedians; it can also be a powerful tool for social change. On May 24 a group of volunteer actors performed “Improv for Transformation,” the master’s…
Alum Josh Gross confronts estranged father in ‘The Funeral Papers’
Josh Gross, a Portland State alumnus from 2008, is a journalist, playwright and now published author of four books. His most recent, a memoir called The Funeral Papers, is the…