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Nels Cline, Glenn Kotche, Jeff Tweedy, Mikael Jorgensen, Pat Sansone, John Stirratt stand next to each other in front of a square patterned wall.

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy talks forthcoming book and a new album

Ahead of Wilco’s Portland appearance, frontman Tweedy reflects on ‘Cousin,’ working with producer Cate LeBon and his upcoming book ‘World Within a Song’
By
Jason Cohen
October 11, 2023
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A street view of the Hollywood Theatre. The marquee says, "Black Friday, Basic Instinct."

Viewing the past, present and future of Black-owned Portland businesses through film

‘Black Friday’ — an evening at the Hollywood Theatre centered around two films highlighting local Black entrepreneurs
By
Jeremiah Hayden
September 20, 2023
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A crowd of young people cheering and watching a performer.

Kidz Outside festival returns to St. Johns

Returning community festival Kidz Outside2 seeks to build community, raise awareness — and hopefully spur action — for neglected St. Johns park
By
Ellen Clarke
August 23, 2023
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The logo of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon in the entryway of the museum sits above a table with a photo from the hapa.me exhibit.

Artist explores multiracial Asian and Pacific Islander identity

Kip Fulbeck posed the oft-asked question, ‘What are you?’ His exhibit shares the answers of people identifying as hapa 15 years apart and opens at the Japanese American Museum of Oregon on May 21
By
Ellen Clarke
May 17, 2023
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A piece of hand embroidered art on cotton shows a person looking back over their shoulder in colorful wear. Their hair is cut short and straight along their jawline.

Behind the exhibit: ‘This IS Kalapuyan Land’

Local Indigenous curator showcases the enduring existence of Native communities through contemporary art
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 29, 2023
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A woman's hair is long and flowing. Within her hair are wolves. The illustration is colorful.

New children’s book celebrates Indigenous hair and heritage

‘My Powerful Hair’ showcases significance of hair in Indigenous cultures
By
Melanie Henshaw
March 22, 2023
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A driftwood structure built on sand.

The Driftwood Castle at Kelley Point Park

A homeless Portlander, dubbed ‘the Driftwood Wizard,’ began building a driftwood shelter in late summer. He left with nary a trace, an impermanent structure and indelible impression in his wake.
By
Aurora Biggers
November 23, 2022
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Logan Lynn is wearing a black tank top and is wearing large sunglasses with a large chain.

‘Rich and Beautiful’ and COVID-Safe

Musician and activist Logan Lynn on Gucci, “gay joy,” thriving and surviving during lockdown and touring — or rather, not touring — in the time of COVID
By
Jason Cohen
August 31, 2022
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An art piece hangs on a white wall.

Brenda Mallory breathes new life into discarded materials

Exploring themes of connection and disruption through art and sculpture
By
Melanie Henshaw
August 31, 2022
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Mat Randol and Donovan Scribes stand on the side of a sign that says “George Park.” Donovan is holding his baby and Mat’s kids stand next to him in front of the sign.

The Kidz Outside festival brings community in

The Kidz Outside festival organizers want the community to decide the future of George Park
By
Mia Ryder-Marks
August 17, 2022

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