Mikel Kelly: There's probably a reason they don't ask me to make speeches
They let me out of the office this week to go talk to a group. That doesnt happen too much, not only because Im a lousy public speaker (which I am), but also because nobody with any sense really...
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Marissa Neitling is at a theater near you
Lake Oswego actress makes movie debut in 'San Andreas' Americans love disaster movies, and Marissa Neitling is hoping they love San Andreas. This is a big week for the young actress from Lake Oswego...
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Last week, June 5 "Entourage"; "Spy"; "Saint Laurent" This week, June 12 "Jurassic World" (Universal), PG-13, 124 minutes About The prehistoric animals had won at last sight of the "Jurassic" story,...
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Modern abstract and ancient culture meld
Aboriginal paintings speak across cultures in PICA exhibit At one time, the media for painters wasnt canvas for the Aborigines of Australia, it was the ground or rock. The artists really didnt make...
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'Gods and heroes'
Epic show traces roots of aesthetics A title doesnt get much more epic than Gods and Heroes. But, it aptly describes the upcoming exhibit at the Portland Art Museum, a collection of paintings from...
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June 12 Luna-chick The Grateful Dead inspired many a jam band to form, but if one seems to have captured, in particular, Jerry Garcias guitar stylings by incorporating them into their own sound, its...
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The Short List
STAGE CoHo Summerfest CoHo Productions continues its summer programming with the fourth year of the event, curated by Philip Cuomo, producing artistic director, and featuring local and touring...
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Bits & Pieces: Scheuer 'Outstanding'
Just as he performed his solo show The Lion at Portland Center Stage, New York honored Benjamin Scheuer. Scheuer was awarded the 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Solo Performance for The Lion....
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2016 Mazda6: Midsize style and fun
I was a little disappointed with the 2016 Mazda6 the first day I had it. Don't get me wrong, it's a good looking, well designed midsize sedan. And I was pleased to see it was getting good mileage. And...
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Last week, June 12 Jurassic World This week, June 19 Inside Out (Walt Disney), PG, 94 minutes About By Pixar and Walt Disney Pictures, its the animated story of a happy 11-year-old Midwestern...
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Memoir shows faith in American dream
PSU history professor takes first-hand look at tumultuous period David A. Horowitz has been teaching history at Portland State University since 1968. Horowitz often would share his own experiences...
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State of the art of craft
Pair's trip explores Oregon through lens of artisans' work, communities They decided to take a craft tour of Oregon. Portlands Museum of Contemporary Craft curators Nicole Nathan and Namita Gupta...
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Pickleball to be relished in Oregon City
Often citied as the fastest-growing sport in North America, pickleball is taking up residence at Hillendale Park in Oregon City, one of the first public courts on the east side of the Willamette River....
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When the shark bites, head to Alberta Rose
J.A.W.Z. The Musical In 3D hits the stage at Alberta Rose Theatre the weekend of June 25-28 the same weekend as the movie Jaws showed at the same venue, at 3000 N.E Alberta St., 40 years ago....
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Talk about a massive music marathon. An event that started from the Fete de la Musique in Paris and touts music being played in 725 cities around the world, the Make Music Day has arrived in...
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MISC. Helium Comedy Club Jay Mohr appears at the Portland club, at 1510 S.E. Ninth Ave., 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20 ($30-$38). Then, comedian...
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Live Music
June 19 Missing Lenka Hailing from Australia, pop singer Lenka has an easy-on-the-ears alto soprano voice that gives shape and form to her cheery straight-to-the-point numbers, the melodic...
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Outdoor concerts heat up summer
Live music fills the calendar, so make your plans Summer starts on Sunday, June 21, which means ... outdoor concerts! Summer means voices and instruments entertaining folks from Troutdale to Portland...
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Red Yarn celebrates Deep Woods Revival release
Red Yarn, an irrepressible star of the independent family music scene, will host two Fathers Day concerts on Sunday, June 21, at The Old Church in Portland. These highly interactive all-ages shows...
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Just Freshy goes online with local foods, goods
Bread & Brew Sara Tetreault grows padrón peppers in her Mount Tabor backyard garden the kind you can put over a fire, blister till they bubble, and then just eat by the mouthwatering handful. She...
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