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Oregon launches arts caucus

Nine politicians hope to work together to funnel funding to the broadly-defined arts across the state, from sea to sagebrush Read moreOregon launches arts caucus

BodyVox: The dancer comes out of the cake

A little bit of sugar for dance lovers at BodyVox Dance Center Jan. 26 – 28, Feb. 2 – 4. Read moreBodyVox: The dancer comes out of the cake

Literary Arts has announced the finalists for the 2023 Oregon Book Awards. Judges from outside of Oregon selected 34 titles in categories such as fiction, poetry,… Read moreOregon Book Awards Finalists

Entrepreneur competition PitchBlack returns, this year in Beaverton

Pitch challenge PitchBlack is back, and this time, it's headed to Beaverton. Read moreEntrepreneur competition PitchBlack returns, this year in Beaverton

A Place to Call Home - Retirement Options - Winter 2023

A PLACE TO CALL HOME - WINTER 2023Today’s seniors have many choicesBeing able to care for yourself independently is a source of pride. But illness or age can affe… Read moreA Place to Call Home - Retirement Options - Winter 2023

Tad Savinar’s 'Musings From the Future' gets a grip

Veteran Portland sculptor, still making slick visual puns and highly machined metaphors, has his sly sense of humor intact. Read moreTad Savinar’s 'Musings From the Future' gets a grip

Home & Garden Magazine - January 2023

See what's new in the January edition of Home & Garden Living Magazine. In this month's issue: Read moreHome & Garden Magazine - January 2023

'American Fast': Jessica Damouni's performance nothing but net

Hungry for success, Aussie SWANA dominates in new play about a female basketball star who must fast for Ramadan during the Sweet Sixteen.

Portland Art Museum starts work on Rothko Pavilion

The Portland Art Museum has begun work on a significant expansion and renovation project that is set to be completed in 2025.

White Bird, Micaela Taylor and her TL Collective

Famed LA dance troupe will perform at Lincoln Hall, ending White Bird Uncaged season.

Portland Piano International finalists named

Portland Piano International (PPI) and Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) have announced the three finalists for their 2023 Youth Piano Concerto Competition. The competition, which is a joint project of PPI and PYP, aims to discover and promot…

Hillsboro's Next Level Pinball going for repeat of coveted award

Hillsboro’s Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum is trying to make it two years in a row as a winner in a prestigious award category for the tight-knit global pinball community.

Colorful Japanese prints light up the museum

In a must-see show at the Portland Art Museum, a new curator connects the dots between nature and humans, visual cliches and profound insights.

Joseph Gallivan's Portland culture listings, thru March

Our short list of Culture for the taking this winter.

Nik Whitcomb brings new ideas to Bag&Baggage

New artistic director aims to boost the Bard and the BIPOC at Bag&Baggage

Metro Life Photos of the Year 2022

It’s the end of another year, and today we're celebrating the work of photographers Jonathan House and Jaime Valdez, who do an excellent job shooting photographs all across the Portland-metro area.

Japanese Garden gifts lantern to London's Kew

The Japan Institute of Portland Japanese Garden donated a stone Peace Lantern to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, England, on December 8.

Rocks and Paper: Waterstone Gallery at 30

Dave Haslett is an owner-member artist at Waterstone Gallery, a Pearl District institution at 124 N.W. Ninth Ave. that is celebrating 30 years in business with a group show, “30 Years: Waterstone Gallery," on display through Jan. 29.

Portland's Avi Gupta returns in 'Jeopardy!' High School Reunion

Portland’s Avi Gupta will be part of the upcoming “Jeopardy!” High School Reunion Tournament, set to air Feb. 20-March 9, 2023.

Hunger soars as Sunshine Division celebrates 100 years

When a Portland police officer’s wife saw a homeless widow and her children living in squalor in Northeast Portland’s Sullivan’s Gulch in 1922, it set into motion an organization that continues to fulfill its mission a century later.

Bits & Pieces: Portland Baroque Orchestra welcomes new leader

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‘Toad’ opens window on The Impossibilists

Portland writer Katherine Dunn’s posthumously published novel “Toad” is receiving rave reviews.

Portland holidays: Peacock Lane opens, 'Elf in Concert' stages

In 3 Leg Torso's "The Elves of Frostland — The Next Generation," the "elves" are visited by music colleagues in a holiday musical show at Alberta Rose Theatre.

Portland holidays: Peacock Lane opens, 'Elf in Concert' stages

With Peacock Lane and other events and attractions, it’s another great week to celebrate the holidays.

Flower art to beat the blues

'The Earth Laughs' show at the Lobby Gallery on Division Street includes a giant video game-like flower scene.

"Toad" opens window on The Impossibilists

Posthumously released novel sheds light on 70's Katherine Dunn and Portland poetry scene.

Portland Art Museum is free Dec. 11

Free tickets are available online starting Wednesday, Dec 7, for a day celebrating the museum's 130th birthday.

Portland's Miss Oregon, Sophia Takla, goes for Miss America title

The 2019 Jesuit High School grad has proudly represented the state and her causes, and now competes for ultimate prize.

Masked animals strut the stage again in 'ZooZoo'

Actors tell how it feels under the creature masks at the holiday classic by Imago Theatre.

Portland's Avi Gupta returns in 'Jeopardy!' High School Reunion

He was one of two champions when the quiz show held teen tournaments a few years back.

Portland events: Wild Arts Festival held at Portland State University

Here are some recommendations for events to consider attending in the Portland area in the next week.

Hunger soars as Sunshine Division celebrates 100 years

The former Portland Police Bureau holiday program has grown into a year-round nonprofit organization.

Portland holidays: It's 'Christmas at The Old Church' and more

Oregon Symphony puts on couple shows, OBT's 'George Balanchine's The Nutcracker' starts, and go hear Tuba Christmas.

Portland Art Museum to host 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio' show

The exhibit will be here in 2023, courtesy of Museum of Modern Art, and showcases Portland-influenced movie making.

Blackfish Gallery swims downstream

Famous artist cooperative moves a block and a half to a better space in the Pearl District.

Daily Life: Big book event returns to Oregon Historical Society

Check back here for daily updates on happenings in the Metro Life entertainment and cultural world.

The most wonderful time of the year

Give yourself the best gift of all — a well-planned garden with the right seeds

December Arts: Russo Lee, Waterstone host member shows

There are other shows continuing, including Native American art at Portland Art Museum, during the holiday month.

Live Music: Portland concert schedule December 2022

It's a daily look at who to go watch, hear and enjoy, and with links for more details.

Portland events: KATU's Helen Raptis stars as Erma Bombeck

Here are some recommendations for events to consider attending in the Portland area in the next week.

Portland holidays: Christmas Ships Parade starting this week

Others: 'Black Nativity,' Providence Festival of Trees, David Saffert/Jillian Show Harris play Liberace and Liza.

Beatles gift 'White Album Xmas' smashes the holidays

Portlanders love the annual circus story act with a live playing of the Beatles' 'White Album'

The slightly weird museum of crafts

Art school PNCA hosts amusing show from Portland's mothballed Museum of Contemporary Craft, with focus on use, misuse

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