Portland playwright adapts classic 'Little Women' for Oregon City High School
Oregon City High School drama teacher Karlyn Love has always wanted to direct a production of Little Women, but in reading countless versions of adaptations of the classic Louisa May Alcott novel,...
View ArticleHoliday events
Here are some holiday/Christmas events starting or happening in the next week: White Album Christmas, starring Wanderlust Circus and The Nowhere Band, features a performance of the entirety of The...
View ArticleDecember Arts
(Note: The Tribune will highlight arts happenings to coincide with First Thursday this month, its Thursday, Dec. 3.) The 11th annual da Vinci Arts Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday,...
View ArticleThe Short List
STAGE The Book of Merman There are still a couple more weeks to catch the Triangle Productions parody, which tells of Ethel Merman confronting Mormon missionaries who ring her doorbell, through Dec....
View ArticleA salute to old radio
Ralph Radio Theatre pays tribute to Ralph Steadman, troops with '1941 Christmas' Paying tribute is what the remade 1941 Christmas From Home is all about paying tribute to Ralph Steadman, an...
View ArticleLive Music
Dec. 5 Sew far, sew good L.A.s Raw Fabrics sound like a cross between a small scale marching band, a Broadway music theater singer, a post-modern rock band and a pre-modern tribe gathered around a...
View ArticleAge can't catch Johnny Mathis
Recording songs for 60 years, legendary crooner shows no sign of slowing down Johnny Mathis, 80 and still going strong, touring when he wants to tour and singing whatever he wants to sing, says he...
View ArticleSinging Christmas Tree on move?
Let the spectacular sights and sounds of Christmas fill your heart as you join the Singing Christmas Trees 300-voice choir for performances, continuing through Dec. 7. It features traditional...
View ArticleSignings, samplings satisfy holiday cravings
Whether its wine or cocktails, kale or salami, salt, sauce, dips, pasta or good-old fried chicken that tickles your fancy, a a Portland cookbook author has got you covered. Two dozen cookbook authors...
View Article2016 Mazda CX-5: Still a top choice
Since it was first introduced, the Mazda CX-5 has rated high on most lists of desirable compact crossovers, and for good reason. It is well made, fun to drive, gets excellent mileage, and has a roomy,...
View ArticleChurches celebrate season
Living recreations tell story of Jesus' birth, life, Dec. 12-14 Ten years ago, Lynchwood Church of Gods youth minister Brian Arnold was asked to play Joseph in the churchs annual living nativity...
View ArticleBig changes keep Oregon Ballet Theatre on its toes
Now financially stable, new home, new projects, school expansion take center stage Oregon Ballet Theatre, which, over the years, has produced such great works under the guidance of artistic directors...
View ArticleLive Music
To our friends in France: This weeks column is dedicated to the folks who lost their lives at the Bataclan Music Hall in Paris when terrorists attacked during The Eagles of Death Metal concert Nov....
View ArticleThese sips will put you in holiday spirit
Bread & Brew Portland just got a whole lot boozier. House Spirits Distillery this week opened its new distillery and tasting room, which makes it the largest distillery in the Pacific Northwest....
View Article2016 Kia Forte: Have it your way
The 2016 Kia Forte is all things to all people or at least, several different versions of a compact car that can meet a lot of needs. Although every large volume manufacturer offers a compact car...
View ArticleBits & Pieces: 'Forum Theatre Convergence
Housing and livability will be addressed in the theater group Living Stages Forum Theatre Convergence, featuring teams from community organizations OPAL Environmental Justice, Bus Riders Unite,...
View ArticleDavis returns with record deal, growing confidence
Kate Davis sticks to her standards, adds own jazz, pop songs Kate Davis made a name for herself in the music industry with her versions of songs by such jazz legends as Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald...
View ArticleThe Big Screen
Last week, Nov. 20 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2; Secret in Their Eyes; The Night Before This week, Nov. 27 Victor Frankenstein (20th Century Fox), PG-13, 109 minutes About Told from...
View ArticleFeast on Banjo King's music bash
Tony Furtado, friends perform at Mississippi Studios Nov. 28 You know the feeling. Its a couple days after Thanksgiving and while you love your relatives, you need a break from them. Tony Furtado...
View ArticleSpin that wheel! Price is Right brings prizes to Rose City
Hey, Portland, come on down! Television game show The Price is Rights road show is coming to Keller Auditorium April 1. Portland5 Centers for the Arts said tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m....
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