November 18th, 2009
Free Radical | Dutch musician and computer takeover theorist Goodiepal could be a genius. Or just making everything up.2 comments
November 11th, 2009
Chariots Of Mire | It’s Man (and Woman and Child) Vs. Mud Puddle at Dirdy Birdy.0 comments
November 4th, 2009
The Many Lives Of Holly Ellis | An indie-movie journeywoman revisits her diverse roles.2 comments
October 28th, 2009
Ghouls Out Forever | More fun than a 10-pound bag of Snickers.2 comments
October 21st, 2009
Rack ’Em Up | Portland fights breast cancer, abuse and the Wicked Witch of the West with bare chests.0 comments
October 14th, 2009
Musical Beavers | Fame, at least in Oregon, means nobody has to know exactly who you are.2 comments
October 7th, 2009
Woman, Art Thou Loose? | 12,000 Women of faith can’t go wrong. Or can they?4 comments
September 30th, 2009
Raw Meat | The hilarious and terrifying carnal art of Thermals frontman Hutch Harris.0 comments
September 23rd, 2009
Block Party | Micah Camden wants to feed you.1 comment
September 16th, 2009
Strange Brew | What happens when you ask brewers to make art outta beer?0 comments
[October 3rd, 2007]
WEDNESDAY OCT. 3
[WORDS] JONATHAN KOZOL
The best-selling author of Savage Inequalities talks about the injustices of No Child Left Behind. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1126 SW Park Ave., 7 pm Wednesday, Oct. 3. $15; Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, 7 pm Thursday, Oct. 4. Free.
THURSDAY OCT. 4
[MUSIC] THE WEAKERTHANS
The Weakerthans’ John K. Samson can blow your mind in a single line. Take this one, from “Sun in an Empty Room,” off the band’s latest album: “Now that the furniture’s returning to its Goodwill home.” That’s an entire break-up novel in half of a sentence. Hawthorne Theatre. 8 pm. $15. All ages. Also see music listings.
[VISUAL ARTS] FIRST THURSDAY
Fall is the strongest season of the year for gallery shows. Highlights this round include Tom Cramer’s abstract paintings at Laura Russo and recent prints by Chuck Close at Augen.
FRIDAY OCT. 5
[SCREEN] H.P. LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL
The Hollywood gets all Cthulhu on your ass. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., 281-4215. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 5-7. Full pass $39. Call for single ticket info.
SATURDAY OCT. 6
[DISH] THE WEDGE
Cheese crafters court curd nerds at the ultimate fromage fest. Portland Farmers Market, South Park Blocks at Portland State University between Montgomery and Harrison streets. 8:30 am-2 pm Saturday, Oct. 6. Free.
SUNDAY OCT. 7
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[MUSIC] M. WARD
From one of the best David Bowie covers evah (“Let’s Dance”) to his undeniable guitar chops, ex-PDX resident M. Ward has proven one of modern folk’s greatest assets. Crystal Ballroom. 9 pm. $15. All ages. Also see music listings.
[BIKE] CROSS CRUSADE KICK-OFF
The only cross-bearing crusade history will look kindly upon returns! It’s mud-flinging, bike racing magic. Alpenrose Dairy, 6149 SW Shattuck Road. 9 am. For information, visit crosscrusade.com. $12-$22.
MONDAY OCT. 8
[WORDS] COLBERT BOOK PARTY
Celebrate the funniest man in America—nay, the universe— by combining the best two things in the galaxy (drinking and Stephen Colbert, duh). Blitz, 110 NW 10th Ave., 222-2229, 11 pm. Free.
TUESDAY OCT. 9
[MUSIC] SCOUT NIBLETT
You might call Brit-turned-Portlander Scout Niblett a bit, uh, eccentric (her outfits constantly feature a bright orange, crossing-guard-style reflective vest). But, fashion faux pas aside, this girl can wail—and her stage banter’s some of the best around. Holocene. 9 pm. $7. 21+. Also see album review.
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