Full Disclosure: The author of this piece is a current PR intern at Dante’s and the Star Theater and has been hired by Patrick Buckmaster three times to hang promotional posters. The…
PDX downtown happy hour guide
I hate Portland. Finding a decent brunch spot is nearly impossible, you can’t walk anywhere, and there’s just not enough coffee in this town of stumps. On top of that, being…
Butter my biscuits!
Biscuits are one of those delicious dishes that can be eaten right out of the oven and make your home smell like butter. (Julia Child is my patronus.) What more…
Off campus events calendar: April 11–17
Featured Event MUSIC 11th Annual Billie Holiday Tribute Night Saturday, April 15, 7 p.m. Alberta Rose Theatre $15, all ages Over a dozen musicians across genres pay homage to Lady…
On campus events calendar: April 11–17
FEATURED EVENT KEYNOTE Feminista Jones Thursday, April 13, 5-9 p.m. Smith Ballroom (SMSU 334) Free, all ages The social worker, author and award-winning blogger speaks at PSU’s 18th annual Take Back the…
Rock ‘n’ roll into spring
Ahhh, spring break: a week-long vacation (or staycation for us broke college kids) dedicated to relaxation, partying, and all around good times. But when it’s finally time to return to…
Elvis Depressedly headlines KPSU concert
Portland State’s KPSU college radio hosted a lo-fi music event featuring Erik Phillips, Boreen, Clovver and the headliner act, Elvis Depressedly, on March 22, 2017.
Portland State chamber choir ‘takes flight’ for international competition
The Portland State Chamber Choir presented their program called “Take Flight” on March 17, 2017. The choir is preparing to enter international competition.
Xiu Xiu brings anxiety to the main stage
On a breezy Wednesday evening at 8:25 p.m., I found myself waiting outside Holocene for an evening with Xiu Xiu, Force Publique and Mattress. I’d never heard of the latter…
Events calendar: April 4–10
FEATURED EVENT MUSIC Vanessa Carlton Saturday, April 8, 9 p.m. Doug Fir Lounge $25–27, 21+ Joanne the Scammer’s favorite pianist/songstress tours in support of her live albums, Earlier Things Live and Liberman Live….
The quality onslaught of 2017 film
As amazing as 2016 was in the film industry, 2017 is already giving it a run for its money with epic titles and quality cinema being released nearly every week…