Sweet indulgence
Satisfy your cravings at 11th annual ChocolateFest From fudge to truffles, marshmallowy confections to dark and serious bean-to-bar creations, Portland is chock full of chocolate, and chocolatiers....
View ArticleMany events honor Dr. King's holiday
Several events and volunteer opportunities are scheduled in the Portland area to commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 18. They include: The 30th annual Martin...
View Article2016 Ford Edge Sport: EcoBoost power adds to the fun
The 2016 Ford Edge Sport is a midsize crossover SUV that has something in common with the 2016 Ford Mustang that might surprise you. Aside from being made by the same company, it's hard to see any...
View ArticleWest Linn's own Lauren B early favorite on 'The Bachelor'
West Linn's Bushnell one of TV show's 28 contestants this season Now in its 20th season, The Bachelor is one of the most popular reality TV shows of all time. This season, which premiered Monday,...
View ArticlePortland writers' works make list of favorites
Bring on the rain and let the binge-reading begin: Bookstore sales are up, and digital readers and e-book sales are down, according to a September report in the New York Times. What better time to...
View ArticleBits & Pieces: Anchors away!
Its been cold and wet late in 2015, but its never too early to think about warm days on the water in 2016. The Portland Boat Show returns for the 56th year, Jan. 13 to 17 at Expo Center, 2060 N....
View ArticleLive Music
Jan. 2 Hipster heaven Few post-punk bands evoked, then transcended, the irreverent world of alterna-rock in the 1980s quite like the wonderfully eclectic Camper Van Beethoven, whose adventurous music...
View ArticleA laugh riot: Check out city's best laughs
Good evening, ladies and germs Welcome to the Portland Tribunes new monthly live comedy column, Laugh Track. The last Thursday of each month, well highlight some of the must-see comedians,...
View ArticleThe Short List
MISC. New Years Eve Four events for you to consider to ring in the New Year on Dec. 31: Its New Years Eve Bollywood Style, as DJ Anjali and the Incredible Kid spin the dance music while aerial...
View ArticlePortland wraps up bold year in food
Was it just us, or was it an unbelievable year in Portland food and drink? Bread & Brew asked some of Portlands top chefs, brewers and other artisan producers what they believed to be most...
View Article2016 IS 200t F Sport: Small package, big fun
Lexus has worked hard for years to establish a reputation as a performance-oriented automotive manufacturer. The 2016 version of the IS compact sedan is proof the plan is working. It comes in three...
View ArticleBits & Pieces: 'The Elixir of Love'
The Portland Opera is busy getting ready for its new summer festival schedule, which will start in May with The Magic Flute. In the months before then, the opera will be busy with various other...
View ArticleThe Big Screen
Last week, Jan. 1 Yosemite; The Hateful Eight This week, Jan. 8 The Forest (Gramercy Pictures), PG-13, 95 minutes About An unexplained horror occurs in a Japanese forest; Stars Natalie...
View Article'I can have an impact'
Red Sweater Project changes lives of kids in Tanzania Ashley Holmer is careful about not rattling the culture of Tanzania. But with her Red Sweater Project she quietly is working some monumental...
View ArticleThe Short List
MISC. First Thursday The monthly art gallery walk in the Pearl District and elsewhere takes place Thursday, Jan. 7. Portland Boat Show The 56th edition of the show features boat lines, technology and...
View ArticleThe year ahead for Portland music
Clubs, halls, theaters around town to host a variety of shows The Who, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Bonnie Raitt and Slayer are among the many acts set to visit Portland in 2016. On the large club and...
View ArticleLive Music
Jan. 8 No filter Portland funky soulful hip-hop band Speaker Minds releases its new album, Gumbo Grooves, with this show, sharing the stage with trumpeter and musicians musician Farnell Newton &...
View ArticleJanuary Arts
(Note: The Tribune will highlight some gallery openings and other arts happenings in the first edition of each month to coincide with First Thursday this month, its Thursday, Jan. 7.) At Elizabeth...
View ArticleSaving the wild horses
Sarah Waters uses her camera to help Kiger mustangs Sarah Waters wants to keep wild horses wild. That is why the Lake Oswego woman is using her photography skills in a campaign that is dear to American...
View ArticleKia refines popular Optima
The introduction of the 2010 Kia Optima was a watershed moment for the Korean automaker. The model broke free from the boring look embraced by nearly every midsize sedan of the era. At the same time,...
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