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The theater needs $2.5 million by Aug. 31 to survive.
Arts & Culture
Portland Opera Takes Verdi’s “Falstaff” to a 1980s Country Club
“Falstaff is that dude who can afford dues for the pool, but not for the whole club.”
By Eric Ash
The Pacific Northwest Tries Utah’s Hulu-Famous Dirty Soda Trend
An ex-Mormon takes us on a tour of Portland’s dirty soda shops.
Portland 48 Hour Film Project Gets a Dedicated Horror and Sci-fi Offshoot
Winners from the Portland 48 Horror & Sci-Fi Project will compete at Filmapalooza for a chance to screen at the Cannes Film Festival.
By Rudy Valdez
Get Your Reps In: Cormaynia Kicks Off With “The Masque of the Red Death”
What to see at Portland’s repertory theaters.
What to Do in Portland (May 7–13, 2025)
Get your fill of food and sunshine during Portland Food Cart Week.
Five Must-Visit Portland Shops and Markets to Get Your Spring Picnic Goodies
As long as you’ve got a blanket and grass, these stores have every cheese from nondairy to European artisan standards.
National Endowment for the Arts Terminates More Portland Arts Organization Grants
Cancellations leave theaters and nonprofit organizations scrambling.
Oregon Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Jessica Lind to Retire
Lind is hanging up her pointe shoes after 14 years at the company.
Documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” Has a Secret Portland Connection
PCC math teacher Pete Haberman executive produced the film, along with actor Jesse Eisenberg.
Michael Speciàle Explores His Holes in “Bottoming for Jesus”
The queer cabaret play, staged in the nightclub Process, was written to make common ground for religious and LGBTQ+ communities.
Comedy Show for Abortion Access Is Coming to Funhouse Lounge
The Wrangle Your Rights fundraiser will be held on Mother’s Day.
Portland Playhouse Loses $25,000 National Endowment for the Arts Award
The NEA rescinded the award the day before opening night of Portland Playhouse’s season closer, “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.”
By Andrew Jankowski and Rachel Saslow
Teen Volunteer Installs Wind Phone at Portland’s Grief House
Alyssa Hughes, 16, mounted the Japanese bereavement art project for anyone in mourning.
TLC’s Oregon-Based “Polyfamily” Lacks the Drama Reality TV Fans Crave
Out-of-left-field drama seems unlikely from a group hinging on transparent communication and a regimented schedule.
