Workshops help local writers hone their craft The Portland Book Festival, held on Nov. 9, attracts upward of ten thousand visitors every year. Crowds pour into the Portland Art Museum,…
Hill to Hall Nov. 4–8
Nov. 4: U.S. formally begins process to leave Paris Agreement The Trump administration notified the United Nations that the United States has formally begun the process to leave the Paris…
Events Calendar November 12–18
Tue, Nov. 12 Art Blue Sky: “Ahead” Blue Sky Gallery Noon–5 p.m. Free A new exhibition of work by six local photographers representing the future of Oregon photography. …
Hill to Hall Oct. 27–Nov. 3
Oct. 28: Oregon’s only Republican representative in Congress chooses not to run in 2020 United States Representative Greg Walden, Oregon’s only Congressional Republican, announced he would not be seeking reelection…
Events Calendar November 5–11
Tues, Nov. 5 Art “Sacred Spaces” by Bill Sharp Waterstone Gallery 7 p.m. Free The debut of a new series of paintings inspired by the poetry of Alan Ginsburg…
Portland haunts
Every Halloween season, the itch to explore the paranormal strikes the city of Portland. Luckily, there are no shortages of haunted spots throughout the city. Try to contact the ghosts…
Pumpkin patches in the Portland area
If a casual scan of Tinder bios is any indication, everyone loves a pumpkin patch date. Making the right call on the patch of your choosing can be vitally important….
Kris Allen’s 10-year evolution
Kris Allen’s story isn’t one of a musician and his evolution into a singer-songwriter; he’d always been one. But rather it’s the growth into a songwriter he said he always…
Hill to Hall Oct. 21–25
Oct. 21: Gov. Brown responds to national executive order, says Oregon will accept refugees In response to a recent executive order signed by President Donald Trump, Oregon Governor Kate Brown…
Hill to Hall Oct. 14–18
Oct. 14: Petitions to recall Governor fail to submit necessary number of signatures Two petitions, both with the goal of putting the recall of Oregon Governor Kate Brown on the…
Events Calendar Oct. 22–28
Tuesday, Oct. 22 Art “Exquisite Creatures” OMSI $15 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. See art and science come together through 3D displays of specimens from around the world. Music Wage War,…