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Bits & Pieces: Danish notables
The Oregon Ballet Theatre welcomes Amy Watson, a dancer from the Royal Danish Ballet, as a guest artist for its upcoming production of Amore Italiano, which includes the company premiere of Napoli,...
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Ghost Queen: Story of the forgotten River Queen
Rotting ship lurks upriver from Goble, story fades with time Its been a ghost for nearly two decades, whispering memories from a bygone age. Now, the River Queen, once a Portland floating attraction,...
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Live Music
Aug. 21 Queen of Oz Made up of vocalist Dorothy Martin, drummer Zac Morris, guitarist Mark Jackson, and bassist Gregg Cash, L.A.s Dorothy is the Next Big Thing in rock n roll, given theyre loud,...
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MUSIC MusicFestNW The annual festival includes bands Foster the People, Beirut, Modest Modest and many more, and theyre all-ages shows with two stages at Waterfront Park. 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 11...
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The world of Grace Lim
Local artist, known worldwide, remains under the radar here Following in her familys footsteps, Grace Lim went the academic and business route, going to college, teaching, working for financial firms...
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2016 Kia Sorento: Bigger is better
Kia isn't exactly following the rules with its crossover lineup, but no one's complaining. The redesigned 2016 Sorento is the late unconventional entry where potential buyers are the winners. It's...
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Model trains chug into Portland
All aboard for trip to Expo Center as weekend trade, public show draws enthusiasts from across the nation A fascination for youth, nostalgia for many adults, and celebration of aura and power for...
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Who makes the best chocolate cake in the state? Somebody will have bragging rights after the Celebrity Chocolate Cake Smack-down at noon Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Oregon Historical Society, 1200 S.W....
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Last week, Aug. 21 Hitman: Agent 47; American Ultra; Diary of a Teenage Girl This week, Aug. 28 No Escape (Weinstein), R, 103 minutes About With Owen Wilson in a serious role, an American...
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Itll be the annual Waterfront Concert on Sept. 3, as the Oregon Symphonys music fills the space, and skies over Waterfront Park are lit up by fireworks following Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture,...
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Annual film fest: Best place to sit in dark
Lineup includes docs, narratives, short flicks; Vinton to get award The third annual Portland Film Festival continues to grow, featuring 80 narrative and documentary feature films and 134 short films...
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State fair is 'Crazy Fun' since Day One
Oregon State Fair celebrates 150th year Harking back to when they had to find a place to park a horse, communicate with a telegraph, read a newspaper (gasp!), drink from a well, and grow or shoot...
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Aug. 29 Trio to try, try again Somewhere between the world of grunge and the world of progressive rock dwells Failure, the L.A. trio whose 1996 album, Fantastic Planet, has been cited by all the cool...
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The Short List
MISC. Festa Italiana Pioneer Courthouse Square becomes Piazza Italia for three days of fun in the popular annual event, which features a food court and a wine garden and music. Opening ceremonies at...
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Catch Orange fever, pack a picnic
Orange is the new food color in Portland this month. Its inspired a special beer. And ice cream. And a bevy of other orange-themed artisan treats that thousands of revelers brought to the fireworks...
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2016 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD: Green done right
No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. The full name of the new hybrid version of Acura's flagship RLX sedan is Sport Hybrid SH-AWD. That's "Sport" as in sporty and SH-AWD as in Acura's excellent Super...
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It's playtime for the Chelsea Hicks Foundation
Tigard's Alison and Jason Hicks turn tragic loss into foundation devoted to imagination and fun The racks of costumes at Alison Hicks office rise high overhead, taller than a two-story home. We have...
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Margie's on the marquee
For her second act, former journalist takes on Tallulah in 'Looped' Having left journalism behind five years ago, Margie Boule, the award-winning columnist and TV personality, dove right back into one...
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Last week, Aug. 28 No Escape; We Are Your Friends; Digging for Fire This week, Sept. 4 No notable openings, but here are some new releases (check local theaters for screenings): The Transporter...
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Thriller examines rural life's dark side
Anderson's 'The Other Oregon' taps history, places close to home The Other Oregon by Portland's Steve Anderson begins with some men, tied up and tortured, being branded on their booties with what is...
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