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,…
Keeping history alive
Legacy tour preserves the Black Panther Party The Black Panther Party legacy tour is like walking into the past. Kent Ford, founder of BPP Portland Chapter, in collaboration with Vanport…
Scoot right out of my city
E-scooters not a valid form of transportation Blocking the curb? In pieces in the street? Hogging the bike lanes? Somehow in the neighbor’s yard? E-Scooters may be fun to ride…
Events Calendar Oct. 8–14
Tuesday, Oct. 8 Art Blue Sky Ahead: Founders Blue Sky Gallery Noon–5 p.m. Free This exhibition is in celebration of the gallery’s 44th anniversary along with its founders. Music…
Hill to Hall Oct. 1–4
Oct. 1: Portland institutes new plastic policy Portland restaurants are no longer allowed to offer single-use plastics—including plastic straws, stirrers and utensils—unless a customer asks for them. The policy applies…
Telling stories
LGBTQ+ Oregonians share coming out narratives Stories build human connection, and it’s through story that people can begin to understand one another. That’s what Producer CM Hall said she hopes…