'Breaking Rank' helps female veterans heal
Patti Jay and four other vets share stories, overcome odds Milwaukie resident Patti Jay experienced childhood trauma when she was 9 years old; her father was a World War II veteran struggling with...
View ArticleBits & Pieces: New 'Live Wire! Radio'
The new version of the stage/radio variety show kicks off at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, at its new location Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi Ave. and with its new weekly format. The show,...
View ArticleThe Big Screen
Big screen Last week, Feb. 12 Deadpool; Zoolander 2; How To Be Single; Where to Invade Next" This week, Feb. 19 Risen (TriStar), PG-13, 107 minutes About It follows the epic Biblical story...
View ArticleStepping forward from tragedy to hope
Sheila Hamilton's new book a shattering look at bipolar disorders Sheila Hamilton is one of the best reporters in Oregon. But she missed the biggest story of her life. The longtime radio and television...
View ArticleFriends, musicians remember 'old soul' of Portland's Americana scene
Tribute set for beloved singer, songwriter, guitarist Jimmy Boyer, who died Jan. 21 When Fernando Viciconte first arrived in Portland, fresh from the fertile 1980s Los Angeles punk scene, it was Jimmy...
View ArticleStill keeping the audience swinging
The John Bennett Dance Band remains a fixture in Wilsonville Pianist John Bennett says that he isnt sure why the band he plays with in Wilsonville on the fourth Sunday of every month the John...
View ArticleDan Hoyle: Escaping 'the selfie paradigm'
One-man show 'Each and Every Thing' examines digital lives Dans Hoyles one-man show Each and Every Thing is not expressly about our current situation everyone plugging his or her own personal...
View ArticleLive Music
Feb. 24 Ray of light rock Some people say they have no regrets, but Amy Ray of the folk rock duo Indigo Girls is not one of them. Looking back on the 1980s, she admits shes chagrined she let the times...
View ArticlePortland jazz fans ready to swing
In 1958, bassist Chuck Israels landed his first professional recording job on pianist Cecil Taylors Stereo Time album. Also on hand to record ... saxophonist John Coltrane. He was quiet and...
View ArticleBits & Pieces: Lauren B, final four!
Lauren B, aka Lauren Bushnell of West Linn, went on a one-on-one date with Ben Higgins on Mondays seventh airing of The Bachelor, and the two hit it off again as the women and Ben visited his...
View ArticleWizard World hosts Shatner
Wizard World Comic Con Portland welcomes William Shatner as the most notable celebrity for the three-day event in Portland, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 19 to 21, at Oregon Convention Center, 777 N.E....
View ArticleThe Short List
MISC. Portland International Film Festival The 39th annual Northwest Film Center event continues through Feb. 27 at several Portland venues, including Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 S.W. Park Ave. The local...
View ArticleFormer OBT artistic director James Canfield to reprise 'Romeo and Juliet'
Whenever James Canfield visits Oregon Ballet Theatre, he always beams with pride. Canfield helped merge two companies into OBT 27 years ago. He helped start the School of Oregon Ballet Theatre. He...
View Article2016 Kia Sedona: The minivan that breaks the rules
Sharp-eyed readers might have been surprised to see I named the 2015 Kia Sedona as one of my favorite test drives in Portland Tribune's special section for the 2016 Portland International Auto Show....
View Article10 Minute Micro Workshops Available at the Portland Home and Garden Expo Center
Get inspired with timber framing ideas brought to you by Arrow Timber Framing - SPONSORED CONTENT - The biggest problem facing architects, builders, and homeowners today is getting the right design...
View ArticleTreat yourself: Food, beer events abound
After recovering from the holidays, Portlands chefs and brewers are back in full force, with an intoxicating slate of special dinners and events meant to help us beat the February doldrums. First up,...
View ArticlePreaching gospel of groove and grit
Music industry vet Redray Frazier plans Secret Society show Singer-guitarist Redray Frazier had just finished the 1998 H.O.R.D.E tour, headlined by jam band Blues Traveler, when his band Mosaic was...
View ArticleGetting by with a little help from his friends
Musicians rally around guitar wizard, studio owner Tim Ellis, who's battling cancer A teacher, a sidekick, a confidant, a recording magnate, a leader of the bands Tim Ellis has always enjoyed helping...
View ArticleBits & Pieces: Battle of the Bands
Work for Art, the fundraising campaign of the Regional Arts & Culture Council, will host the Battle of the Bands competition and celebration of employee creativity, 7 p.m. May 12 at the Crystal...
View ArticleThe Big Screen
Last week, Feb. 19 Touched With Fire; Risen; The Witch; Race This week, Feb. 26 Gods of Egypt (Summit Entertainment), PG-13, 100 minutes About A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest...
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