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Lacy Knightly never judges a book by its cover. In their line of work, the cover doesn’t stay on long enough to judge, anyway.
Lacy Knightly never judges a book by its cover. In their line of work, the cover doesn’t stay on long enough to judge, anyway.The burlesque producer and performer has spent the past decade practicing the art of st******se while abiding by nudity laws that are lax in Oregon, but more restrictive in...
Violence erupted in Dawson Park again last Friday afternoon, after a shooter opened fire in the picturesque Eliot neighborhood park that’s long been a gathering place for the city’s Black community.
Violence erupted in Dawson Park again last Friday afternoon, after a shooter opened fire in the picturesque Eliot neighborhood park that’s long been a gathering place for the city’s Black community. The shooter fired at least 70 times. Two people were hospitalized.WW wrote nearly two years ago a...
Doctors, nurses and patients interviewed by WW describe a litany of problems that emerged following Labcorp’s official rollout this spring, from long lines at testing centers to test results that arrive late—if at all.
When two of Portland’s three largest hospital systems announced last year they were selling their testing laboratories to a multinational North Carolina corporation named Labcorp, executives offered reassurances that the transition would be “seamless.”“Excellent quality” service would cont...
That fake ticket represents a real debt you’re supposed to pay, just like you were supposed to pay the Columbia Record and Tape Club for that Better Than Ezra cassette you forgot to tell them you didn’t want.
I know the “parking tickets” you get in a private lot have no legal authority, and I’ve never paid one. What I don’t understand is why lot owners don’t just tow the non-paying cars, which they DO have the legal right to do. They have tow warnings posted, after all. —Welcome to Portlandis...
For three weekends, Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival will tour Oregon wineries in a celebration of the intimate genre of chamber music.
For three weekends, Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival will tour Oregon wineries in a celebration of the intimate genre of chamber music. From Aug. 3 to 18, Sokol Blosser Winery, J Christopher Wines, and Archery Summit will serve wines to suit the music being performed.Chamber music, pioneered...
Housing is usually a gloomy subject in Portland. Here’s some good news.
Housing is usually a gloomy subject in Portland. Here’s some good news.Using a $258.4 million bond passed by voters in 2016, the Portland Housing Bureau says it’s on track to complete 1,859 units in 15 projects, beating its goal of 1,300, according to a report for 2023 presented to the City Coun...
Fresh mint provides the same herbal flavors as parsley but, even when used by the handful, doesn’t really seem very “minty.” If you’re still skeptical, make this simple bean salad.
Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he encourages his customers to cook by sending them recipes every week through his newsletter. We’r...
When Portland State University criminologist Kelsey Henderson polled cops last year about Measure 110, she heard a consistent gripe.
When Portland State University criminologist Kelsey Henderson polled cops last year about Measure 110, she heard a consistent gripe.Overwhelmingly, officers thought the law, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of street drugs, undercut their ability to pressure people into treatment, es...
Chris Funk is no stranger to working in music. But what does he do on his day off? Funk graciously took WW around some of his favorite Portland haunts, giving us a little window into where he takes breaks between projects.
Chris Funk is no stranger to working in music. We’re not just talking about his longtime role as a multi-instrumentalist in one of Portland’s most beloved bands, The Decemberists—Funk has done it all, from working at a booking agency to producing records, making his own modular synth music, ma...
When an art installation in a city building needed repairs in May, carpenters removed a 6-by-14-foot mural of a Chinese water tiger and put it in storage.
And then Bobby Lee, chief of staff to Mayor Ted Wheeler, found out about it.
In mid-May, Turkish American artist Refik Anadol flew in experts to troubleshoot the $400,000 crystalline art installation that he’d created for the city of Portland four years ago.The piece, called Data Crystal: Portland, is a cloudlike cluster of plastic cubes made on a 3D printer. It hangs from...
Inquiring minds want to know: Why did Britney Spears post a stock product photo of Tillamook Creamery’s Mexican Blend shredded cheese on her Instagram?
The legendary Miss Britney Spears has shredded records for decades, but what about shredding cheese?The Princess of Pop’s enigmatic Instagram presence is somewhere between that of a sh*tposter and a world-class mixed-media artist—her twirling dance videos fascinate anyone who’s watched Maya De...
Climb to the top of the Astoria Column, the imposing tower high above the city, and look northwest. On a fine day, the mighty Columbia stretches to the horizon, a smooth gray immensity.
Don’t be fooled. You’re looking at a monster.
Climb to the top of the Astoria Column, the imposing tower perched on Coxcomb Hill high above the city, and look northwest. On a fine day, the mighty Columbia stretches to the horizon, a smooth gray immensity. Goliath container ships glide placidly upriver, while the looming forests of the Washingto...
It has been 15 years since July 14, 2009, the day Dave Chappelle shut down Portland.
This story first appeared in the Oct. 9, 2013 edition of WW.Forget the Arab Spring: For me, the true power of social media emerged on July 14, 2009, the day Dave Chappelle shut down Portland. A rumor, spread via Twitter, that the elusive comic was planning to perform a surprise midnight set at Pione...
WW took home five prizes, two of them first-place honors, in the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Awards, a national contest for alternative newspapers.
From the Department of Shameless Self-Promotion: WW took home five prizes, two of them first-place honors, in the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Awards, a national contest for alternative newspapers. Anthony Effinger won first prize for exploratory reporting for his feature on black-market psi...
A winding exhibit artfully balances two concepts: the tightly knit, prosperous home that Chinese immigrants created in Old Town at the turn of the century, and the increasing discrimination that those residents faced.
127 NW 3rd Ave., 503-224-0008, portlandchinatownmuseum.org. 11 am-3 pm Thursday-Sunday. $8, students $5, children under 12 free.A new arrival on the museum scene with its 2018 debut, the Portland Chinatown Museum provides a rich history of what Old Town meant in this city before it became a byword f...
Despite the injury, pictures suggest the city’s top five elected officials had a grand time at the fountain’s reopening.
On Friday morning, all five members of the Portland City Council stood in front of the Ira Keller Fountain in downtown Portland, celebrating its reopening after a major repair project that left it dry for more than a year.City Commissioner Dan Ryan, who was the most recent commissioner in charge of....
Pallbearer is one of the defining bands of the last 10 years of doom metal.
Friday, July 19Fronted by young Portland singer-songwriter Maria DeHart, Bug Seance has built up a following in the local indie universe thanks to their sweet-and-heavy shoegaze sound and essential good-naturedness. Being loud in Portland doesn’t necessarily mean being aggro, and the songs on the ...
The global Microsoft CrowdStrike software outage that impacted hospitals, banks and governments across the world did not spare the city of Portland.
The global Microsoft CrowdStrike software outage that impacted hospitals, banks and governments across the world did not spare the city of Portland.In a Friday morning press conference, a bleary-eyed Mayor Ted Wheeler said that half of the city’s 487 systems, both internal and external, were impac...
Writer-director Osgood Perkins returns to the horror scene with "Longlegs," a serial murder mystery that brings to mind films like "The Silence of the Lambs." It’s set in Oregon, but doesn’t try too hard to look as if it actually takes place here.
★★★ Writer-director Osgood Perkins returns to the horror scene with Longlegs, a serial murder mystery that brings to mind films like The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Seven (1995), and Cure (1997) as it takes place in the 1990s and submerges a police procedural in a pool of dread. Perkins, whos...
A law enforcement investigation into allegations that an OrangeTheory fitness coach pocketed donations earmarked for Portland nonprofits has shifted into a new gear.
A law enforcement investigation into allegations that an OrangeTheory fitness coach pocketed donations earmarked for Portland nonprofits has shifted into a new gear. Investigators at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office with assistance from the Oregon Department of Justice are now revie...
Seasoned attendees of Pride know you’ve got to be prepared to party.
Pride is upon us, packed with a robust amount of engaging, fun, formative, communal, and wild events throughout the month (see events calendar, page 20). But seasoned attendees of any marathon celebration know you’ve got to be prepared to party. WW reached out to five figures in the LGBTQ+ communi...
Residents of the Buckman neighborhood left a meeting with County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and her staff about the proposed deflection center on Southeast Sandy Boulevard with more questions than answers.
Residents of the Buckman neighborhood left a meeting with Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson and her staff about the proposed deflection center on Southeast Sandy Boulevard with more questions than answers last night.Plans for the center have been underway since March, when the Oregon Legi...
A company controlled by Moses Ross, one of the 70 candidates running for the Portland City Council this November, has been issued tax liens totaling $62,718 by the Internal Revenue Service this year for taxes stretching back a decade.
A company controlled by Moses Ross, one of the 70 candidates running for the Portland City Council this November, has been issued tax liens totaling $62,718 by the Internal Revenue Service this year for taxes stretching back a decade.Ross runs a call center company for Democratic candidates called S...
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley says, “Time is running out.”
This week, key players in the Democratic Party have ratcheted up the pressure on President Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race, citing polling that suggests he’ll lose to former President Donald Trump and drag congressional Democrats down with him.On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden an...
The Portland Police Bureau logged its third crackdown on a graffiti writer in three months, arresting a teenager as he tagged a wall in Northeast Portland early this morning.
The Portland Police Bureau logged its third crackdown on a graffiti writer in three months, arresting a teenager as he tagged a wall in Northeast Portland early this morning.Officers from the north precinct responded to reports of suspicious activity near the intersection of Northeast Broadway and 3...
The Portland Police Bureau logged its third crackdown on a graffiti writer in three months, arresting a teenager as he tagged a wall in Northeast Portland early this morning.
The Portland Police Bureau logged its third crackdown on a graffiti writer in three months, arresting a teenager as he tagged a wall in Northeast Portland early this morning.Officers from the north precinct responded to reports of suspicious activity near the intersection of Northeast Broadway and 3...
The Ira Keller Fountain’s dry spell has broken.
The Ira Keller Fountain’s dry spell has broken.After more than a year of maintenance, Keller Fountain’s landmark waterfalls roared back to life on Wednesday, July 17. Keller Fountain’s internal pump system broke in May 2023, and efforts to replace it in December were unsuccessful, resulting in...
We suggest grabbing your blankets, your (low to the ground) lawn chairs, and some sunscreen, and hopping on the bus to St. Johns this weekend.
SWIM: Duckworth Summer WednesdaysWe don’t know about y’all, but recently, on the Wednesday commute home from work, specifically, we’ve noticed a huge number of Portlanders all crammed together on Duckworth Dock on the Willamette. And other than the obvious reason (it’s hot AF outside) we’v...
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Equipped with a frivolous potpourri of musical insults, legendary actor John Malkovich slips into the role of the evil critic who believes the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev, and the likes to be weary and dreary. Aleksey Igudesman and the Oregon Symphony beg to differ and fight back in a unique performance filled with comedy, sardonic humor, and gorgeous music. Join your Oregon Symphony and John Malkovich for a night of comedic genius you won't want to miss on Wed, June 12 at 7:30 pm!
The end begins... Witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, with the feature film accompanied by your Oregon Symphony on May 24-26 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power! Get your tickets now!
It’s our favorite time of the year – when we get to celebrate the wonderfully diverse businesses, people, and local events that make Portland the BEST. We want to hear from you: what should be considered the "Best" of Portland? Nominate your favorites at bop.wweek.com now!
Calling all gamers! Experience the Oregon Symphony play your favorite video game scores from Skyrim, Final Fantasy, Halo, and many more at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets start at just $25 for this can’t-miss, immersive concert experience.
Ring in 2024 at the 31st Annual Champagne Ball Portland New Year's Eve Party at the Portland Art Museum. 🎉 This is the New Year's Eve party you deserve! Live music from Rockit Radio plus Blazers' DJ O.G.ONE, The CB Karaoke Lounge, delicious food, and a massive video countdown! Dress to impress in cocktail attire to black tie. 💃🥂🕺 Reserved seats and group discounts are still available at www.ChampagneBall.com.
The Oregon Symphony is your place for merrymaking this holiday season! From festive concerts featuring guest artists like Mannheim Steamroller and Kristin Chenoweth to family-friendly concerts like Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert and A Very Merry Mariachi Christmas Concert, these holiday concerts are sure to make this season merry and bright. Get your tickets now!
Coos Bay, Charleston and North Bend, all collectively known as Oregon's Adventure Coast, are some of the best storm watching destinations during the winter. ✨🌊 Be sure to take a trip south and see the magic for yourself!
Sarah Iannarone and Sam Adams.
When the governor's stay-at-home order grounded their fleet of 45 bikes, bicycle tour group Around Portland Tours wasn't sure what to do. Then it hit them. "People need coffee," operations manager Sarah Gilbert says. "That's just a luxury we don't want to give up." Read more here: https://www.wweek.com/bikes/2020/03/31/what-does-a-bike-tour-company-do-when-there-are-no-tourists-deliver-coffee/
Farewell, Rojo 😢 https://www.wweek.com/culture/2019/10/29/watch-portland-bid-farewell-to-rojo-the-therapy-llama/
Who else remembers the turmoil of only being allowed to pick out one DVD as a kid? http://www.wweek.com/culture/2018/07/23/video-we-visited-the-last-blockbuster-in-america-heres-what-we-found/
Portland's newest roller coaster is the Best Way to Lose Your Lunch in Under a Minute. (Video: Sam Gehrke). http://www.wweek.com/culture/2018/07/10/portlands-newest-roller-coaster-is-the-best-way-to-lose-your-lunch-in-under-a-minute/
A Portland developer just premiered this rad new game. Check it out. (credit: Rose City Games and VIZ media) https://www.rosecitygames.com/press/the-world-next-door
When your segway tour gets caught in a protest... (video credit: KATU News)
Moving cars, Bragdon says, is the old way of thinking. We need to be thinking about progressing public interest. http://www.wweek.com/news/2018/06/29/watch-transit-expert-david-bragdon-says-technology-isnt-revolutionary-serving-public-interest-is/
Occupy ICE Portland
"We got attacked on their platforms and they haven't done anything about it...It's pathetic. That's why I say they're weenies."
What would you do if you were Mark Zuckerberg? Patagonia's CEO has strong opinions about what she'd do.
Heavy Metal Memorial Coliseum.
"We always assumed that when the CD came we would fade away. We just kept getting bigger."
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