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My Father’s Place feels like the spiritual brother of the dearly departed diner The Roxy across the river, down to the q...
25/01/2025

My Father’s Place feels like the spiritual brother of the dearly departed diner The Roxy across the river, down to the quirky decorations like a vintage, functional Magic Egg Machine amid duct tape-patched booths.

Maybe you’ve passed them a hundred times and never made the time to visit—don’t worry, we did it for you.

The Oregon Health Authority planned to issue rulemaking in early 2025 that would bar therapists in training from billing...
25/01/2025

The Oregon Health Authority planned to issue rulemaking in early 2025 that would bar therapists in training from billing Medicaid if they work independently of a Medicaid-contracted clinic. Now, however, OHA says its rule won’t take effect until June 2026.

Last month, WW reported that the Oregon Health Authority would issue rulemaking in early 2025 that would bar therapists in training from billing Medicaid if they work independently of a Medicaid-contracted clinic. The proposed change met strong pushback from the mental health workforce, which noted....

The organizers of the Portland Winter Light Festival have a tip for visitors this year: Look up.
24/01/2025

The organizers of the Portland Winter Light Festival have a tip for visitors this year: Look up.

The organizers of the Portland Winter Light Festival have a tip for visitors this year: Look up.Some of the art at this year’s festival, which runs Feb. 7–15, has gone skyward. There will be a two-story installation at the World Trade Center called Light Falls by Brazilian artist Vigas, a glowin...

Two Portland State University professors made a documentary inspired by last year's student-led occupation of Millar Lib...
24/01/2025

Two Portland State University professors made a documentary inspired by last year's student-led occupation of Millar Library.

Despite clocking in at a paltry 71 minutes, the film documentary The Palestine Exception thoughtfully covers multiple facets surrounding the Israel-Hamas War protests that became one of 2024’s most divisive social issues. Portland State University was the scene of among the more prominent campus p...

“It wasn’t until I started really connecting the dots, after I got involved in the protest movement alongside Palestinia...
24/01/2025

“It wasn’t until I started really connecting the dots, after I got involved in the protest movement alongside Palestinians in New York,” Aly Spaltro says, “that it literally changed my life. It changed my mind, my chemistry. I rewired my entire life’s focus toward social justice.”

Until Oct. 7, 2023, Aly Spaltro, the singer-songwriter who performs as Lady Lamb, wasn’t openly, vocally political. Sure, she came out of the closet in high school, itself a political act in this fractious day and age, but in all other aspects, she kept quiet. “I didn’t even come out publicly ...

The seven-member council at Metro, the Portland area’s regional government, agreed to delay a ballot measure aimed at ex...
24/01/2025

The seven-member council at Metro, the Portland area’s regional government, agreed to delay a ballot measure aimed at extending its supportive housing services tax, in order to build more support for it.

The seven-member council at Metro, the Portland area’s regional government, agreed to delay a ballot measure aimed at extending its supportive housing services tax, in order to build more support for it.Metro had been pushing to get a measure on the May ballot, but support for it among advocates h...

Lance Orton wants to turn the former site of strip club Magic Garden into a rehab shelter. To repurpose the building and...
24/01/2025

Lance Orton wants to turn the former site of strip club Magic Garden into a rehab shelter. To repurpose the building and complete his dream, Orton went to Multnomah County. But the county turned him down, twice.

Imagine you’re addicted to drugs and sheltering under the Steel Bridge. Then imagine you decide to get warm and you go to CityTeam’s new building on Northwest Davis Street in Old Town.You remember when this place was a strip club called Magic Garden. Now, it looks more like offices for a hipster...

In a newly released calculation, Portland State University researchers forecast that Portland Public Schools enrollment ...
24/01/2025

In a newly released calculation, Portland State University researchers forecast that Portland Public Schools enrollment will decline by nearly 15% in the next decade.

In a newly released calculation, Portland State University researchers forecast that Portland Public Schools enrollment will decline by nearly 15% in the next decade.That preliminary enrollment forecast data is based on the Oct. 1 student head count the state’s largest school district provided to ...

At the heart of the strife was a concern by some co-op members that a buyer would tear down the hundred-year-old buildin...
24/01/2025

At the heart of the strife was a concern by some co-op members that a buyer would tear down the hundred-year-old building and erect high-rise condominiums.

2375 NW THURMAN STYEAR BUILT: 1938SQUARE FOOTAGE: 15,200 (property)MARKET VALUE: $2.97 millionOWNER: The Real Good Food Store Inc.HOW LONG IT STOOD EMPTY: 1 year and 9 monthsWHEN WE WROTE ABOUT IT: Aug. 23, 2023WHY WE WROTE ABOUT IT: For 50 years, the Food Front Cooperative Grocery was a mainstay of...

“Don’t give up, just know that you are worth it” are some of the first words heard upon entering Zoë Gamell Brown’s art ...
24/01/2025

“Don’t give up, just know that you are worth it” are some of the first words heard upon entering Zoë Gamell Brown’s art exhibition wiri wiri bird’s eye at Orí Gallery, on view through Jan. 31.

“Don’t give up, just know that you are worth it” are some of the first words heard upon entering Zoë Gamell Brown’s art exhibition wiri wiri bird’s eye at Orí Gallery, on view through Jan. 31. A video projected on a wall continues with the voice of a warm maternal figure.“Going up the ...

Portland Public Schools officials on Jan. 22 released its initial proposal for bridging a $41 million budget deficit for...
24/01/2025

Portland Public Schools officials on Jan. 22 released its initial proposal for bridging a $41 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 academic year, which district leadership says is fueled by rising costs, limited revenue and declining enrollment.

Portland Public Schools officials released an initial proposal Wednesday for bridging a $41 million budget deficit for the 2025–26 academic year, which district leaders say is fueled by rising costs, limited revenue and declining enrollment.The first draft of the proposed reductions includes $12.2...

After reading our story about a Portland woman suing StubHub to get a refund on bogus Wicked tickets, state Rep. Pam Mar...
23/01/2025

After reading our story about a Portland woman suing StubHub to get a refund on bogus Wicked tickets, state Rep. Pam Marsh (D–Ashland) informed WW that her office is introducing legislation that seeks to bring more transparency to event ticketing.

Theater patrons, sports fans and concertgoers are on lawmakers’ minds this session.After reading about Amy Hoffman’s class action lawsuit against StubHub’s alleged failure to refund bogus Wicked tickets, state Rep. Pam Marsh (D–Ashland) informed WW that her office is introducing legislation ...

Portland General Electric’s plan to upgrade transmission lines in Forest Park fails to show how plants and animals would...
23/01/2025

Portland General Electric’s plan to upgrade transmission lines in Forest Park fails to show how plants and animals would be protected should it be allowed to removes 4.7 acres of trees for the project, staff at the Portland’s Permitting & Development Office said.

Portland General Electric’s plan to upgrade transmission lines in Forest Park fails to show how plants and animals would be protected should it be allowed to remove 4.7 acres of trees for the project, staff at Portland’s Permitting & Development Office said.The city agency published its 94-page ...

During the first big monologue of Chris Cooper’s movie career, James Earl Jones blessed him with a gift from across the ...
23/01/2025

During the first big monologue of Chris Cooper’s movie career, James Earl Jones blessed him with a gift from across the campfire—a single, silent tear.

Matewan (1987)During the first big monologue of Chris Cooper’s movie career, James Earl Jones blessed him with a gift from across the campfire—a single, silent tear. Thirty years later, Cooper would get choked up thinking back on this “generous” act by his already venerated scene partner in ...

“My son did not want to go because he was 14, and I said, look, it’s good to enlarge your cultural experience, blah blah...
23/01/2025

“My son did not want to go because he was 14, and I said, look, it’s good to enlarge your cultural experience, blah blah blah,” she says. “So we went and, at the break during the show, we were like, this is a little weird.”

A few years ago, Jane Christensen of Camas, Wash., dragged her husband and teenage son to see a dance performance by Shen Yun in downtown Portland. The traveling Chinese troupe is well known around town for its omnipresent marketing campaign that rolls out once a year, with billboards advertising a....

Councilors sound skeptical: “There are still major questions about how this bureau runs, levels of current service deliv...
23/01/2025

Councilors sound skeptical: “There are still major questions about how this bureau runs, levels of current service delivery, and this proposal would still leave a $600 million backlog of maintenance.”

THE PROPOSAL: Leaders at Portland Parks & Recreation want to ask voters to double the size of the bureau’s current property tax levy that expires in June 2026, WW first reported Jan. 20.The Parks Levy, which imposes an 80-cent tax on every $1,000 of assessed property value, currently constitutes 4...

Has the big SAD left you longing for warmer days of yore? Have no fear, for the Holocene is here.
23/01/2025

Has the big SAD left you longing for warmer days of yore? Have no fear, for the Holocene is here.

LEARN: Science on TapWhat is confirmation bias? Why would we evolve such a seemingly maladaptive trait? Are there any advantages? And if so, how do we harness them? Tonight, at Science on Tap, Dr. James C. Zimring will explore all of this and more, focusing especially on how confirmation bias can ei...

Last week, the tax advisory group of the Portland Central City Task Force, a panel convened by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023, ...
23/01/2025

Last week, the tax advisory group of the Portland Central City Task Force, a panel convened by Gov. Tina Kotek in 2023, said taxes were chasing the wealthy away. It produced a chart to prove its point.

For decades, Portland didn’t have to worry about population declines. People flocked here for the lifestyle, the nature, the coffee, the beer.That calculus changed in 2020, when Multnomah County lost population for the first time since 1987, before Portland could sustain itself with jobs at Nike a...

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OBT's "HANSEL AND GRETEL" Comes to Keller
OBT's "HANSEL AND GRETEL" Comes to Keller

Hansel and Gretel’s black-and-white world explodes with color—and candy—in this hit U.S. premiere at Oregon Ballet Theatre. Featuring a captivating silent-film-aesthetic, an original score, and the perfect amount of October spookiness. Oct. 5 – 12 at the Keller Auditorium. Tickets start at $32 at obt.org! CREDITS: • Hansel & Gretel 2023, video courtesy of the Royal New Zealand Ballet • Choreography by Loughlan Prior • Music by Claire Cowan • Design by Kate Hawley

See John Malkovich with the Oregon Symphony!
See John Malkovich with the Oregon Symphony!

Equipped with a frivolous potpourri of musical insults, legendary actor John Malkovich slips into the role of the evil critic who believes the music of Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev, and the likes to be weary and dreary. Aleksey Igudesman and the Oregon Symphony beg to differ and fight back in a unique performance filled with comedy, sardonic humor, and gorgeous music. Join your Oregon Symphony and John Malkovich for a night of comedic genius you won't want to miss on Wed, June 12 at 7:30 pm!

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part I in Concert
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part I in Concert

The end begins... Witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, with the feature film accompanied by your Oregon Symphony on May 24-26 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power! Get your tickets now!

We want to hear from you: what should be considered the "Best" of Portland?
We want to hear from you: what should be considered the "Best" of Portland?

It’s our favorite time of the year – when we get to celebrate the wonderfully diverse businesses, people, and local events that make Portland the BEST. We want to hear from you: what should be considered the "Best" of Portland? Nominate your favorites at bop.wweek.com now!

The Oregon Symphony is Bringing Some Your Favorite Video Game Scores to Life!
The Oregon Symphony is Bringing Some Your Favorite Video Game Scores to Life!

Calling all gamers! Experience the Oregon Symphony play your favorite video game scores from Skyrim, Final Fantasy, Halo, and many more at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets start at just $25 for this can’t-miss, immersive concert experience.

Ring in 2024 at The 31st annual Champagne Ball!
Ring in 2024 at The 31st annual Champagne Ball!

Ring in 2024 at the 31st Annual Champagne Ball Portland New Year's Eve Party at the Portland Art Museum. 🎉 This is the New Year's Eve party you deserve! Live music from Rockit Radio plus Blazers' DJ O.G.ONE, The CB Karaoke Lounge, delicious food, and a massive video countdown! Dress to impress in cocktail attire to black tie. 💃🥂🕺 Reserved seats and group discounts are still available at www.ChampagneBall.com.

Celebrate the Holidays with the Oregon Symphony!
Celebrate the Holidays with the Oregon Symphony!

The Oregon Symphony is your place for merrymaking this holiday season! From festive concerts featuring guest artists like Mannheim Steamroller and Kristin Chenoweth to family-friendly concerts like Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert and A Very Merry Mariachi Christmas Concert, these holiday concerts are sure to make this season merry and bright. Get your tickets now!

Head to Oregon's Adventure Coast this Storm Watching Season
Head to Oregon's Adventure Coast this Storm Watching Season

Coos Bay, Charleston and North Bend, all collectively known as Oregon's Adventure Coast, are some of the best storm watching destinations during the winter. ✨🌊 Be sure to take a trip south and see the magic for yourself!

We're bringing the heat on Monday.
We're bringing the heat on Monday.

Sarah Iannarone and Sam Adams.

We interviewed Larry McCool and Caesar, his Argentine therapy llama - that you may have seen at the Black Lives Matter protests downtown.

On the road with Convenient Cycles coffee delivery.
On the road with Convenient Cycles coffee delivery.

When the governor's stay-at-home order grounded their fleet of 45 bikes, bicycle tour group Around Portland Tours wasn't sure what to do. Then it hit them. "People need coffee," operations manager Sarah Gilbert says. "That's just a luxury we don't want to give up." Read more here: https://www.wweek.com/bikes/2020/03/31/what-does-a-bike-tour-company-do-when-there-are-no-tourists-deliver-coffee/

Farewell, Rojo 😢 https://www.wweek.com/culture/2019/10/29/watch-portland-bid-farewell-to-rojo-the-therapy-llama/

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