The nationally syndicated comedy show “Speechless” puts a performer on stage to give an improvised presentation on a topic chosen by the audience, using a set of five Powerpoint slides…
Kicking Ass and Taking the Stage
Needless to say, girls, women and femmes typically get the shit end of the societal stick. That’s something Madison Sturdevant simply couldn’t deal with anymore, particularly in the realm of…
The Rite (and Riot) of Spring
Russian composer Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Rite of Spring caused one of classical music’s most famous, exaggerated scandals. Rite’s debut on May 29, 1913, made history by nearly starting a…
“I Wake Up Screaming” Goes Deep in Noir
Director Bruce Humberstone’s thriller I Wake up Screaming (1941) features a mix of flashback-heavy noir and comedy as it tells the story of a New York boxing promoter (Victor Mature)…
“Cloud of Petals” Grows Common Language Through Cliche
I experienced the virtual reality and short film exhibition Cloud of Petals, by the artist Sarah Meyohas, at its Portland opening reception on Dec. 2 with the comedian Chris Ettrick….
Attendance high at Kurdish Culture Night
Kurdish Culture Night took place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Smith Memorial Ballroom. The annual event is organized by the Kurdish Youth Organization at Portland State to…
Portland Soup Company prepares to leave town
After serving for nine years in Portland State’s iconic food cart pod, the Portland Soup Company is packing its bags. The closure set to happen in May 2018. As first…
How to Handle the Holidays When You Don’t Believe in God
I was a Christian for 20 years before I lost my faith in God and spent the next decade-ish reconstructing a new version of spiritual identity. I now identify somewhere…
Water by the Spoonful Uses Ugliness as Material
Adrian Baxter’s saxophone performance was my introduction to Artist Repertory Theatre. Jazz relates to Water by the Spoonful’s supporting character Yazmin Ortiz (Crystal Ann Muñoz), and the choice to have…
On-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 19-25
FEATURED EVENT DANCE Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy Saturday, Dec. 23, 1 & 5 p.m. Lincoln Performance Hall $25, all ages The Sultanov Russian Ballet Academy is a pair of Beaverton…
Off-Campus Events Calendar: Dec. 19-25
FEATURED EVENT DANCE Frogz Dec. 19–Jan. 7 Imago Theatre $18–38, all ages Imago Theatre is both a venue and an independent theater company. Frogz debuted in 2000 to international acclaim, and…