Looks like there will be an “Arrested Development” movie after all. A good idea? Let’s hope we don’t look back like “I’ve made a huge mistake.”
2008
Posted inMusic
We Reveal Some Details on Revival Drum Shop
The modest drumkit of Mr. Peart. Probably not for sale at Revival. I’m not going to lie to you, dear readers. I know nothing about drums. Sure, everyone is aware of the fact that drums were invented by Neil Peart when he joined Rush in 1974—previous to Fly by Night, percussion did not exist—but that’s […]
Posted inNews
Good Morning, News!
Israeli airstrikes rain down on Gaza for the third day; Barack Obama inherits yet another international crisis as a belated Christmas present. Despite basement low approval ratings, Condoleeza Rice claims people will one day thank George Bush. Why wait? George Bush, thanks so much… for ruining our f-bombing lives. “The men’s room at the Minneapolis-St. […]
Posted inFashion
Liza Rietz + Emily Ryan Sittin’ in a Tree…
Ran into Portland design maven Emily Ryan on Saturday as I was pouring (pun!) over the wine specials at Sheridan’s, and she had some good news: Over the course of January she’ll be in the process of joining Liza Rietz, with whom she’s co-presented collections for years, at Rietz’s retail/studio space in Northwest at 2305 […]
Posted inSports
Blazers vs Raptors – Hot Live Blog Action
Live from the Rose Garden as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Toronto Raptors. It seems like it was only a few weeks ago that Portland—thanks to the last second heroics of Steve Blake—beat the Raptors in their carnivorous lair (actually it’s called the Air Canada Centre, which I believe they totally spelled wrong). […]
Posted inMusic
Boy Eats Drum Machine (and Enjoys Quality Floor Coverings)
It’s only fitting that the same week we toss some coverage towards the always splendid The Penny Jam, they go out and release a new video. This time it’s one-man-band, and Blazers superfan, Jon Ragel of Boy Eats Drum Machine performing at Kush Carpets. Good thing Ragel didn’t breakdance—no one wants to witness a grown […]
Posted inFood and Drink
Colleen French is Back in Town
Back before there was Le Pigeon, there was Colleen’s, and after a stint in New York, Colleen is back on Portland’s culinary scene. It looks like what she’s got up her sleeve isn’t another restaurant though, but something called Renegade, part supper club, part “art project with food as the medium,” where everyone pitches in—these […]
Posted inNews
Good Morning, News!
75% of those polled say they’re “glad Bush is done.” See? His ratings are improving! Fearing a ground invasion from India, Pakistan moves its troops to the border. Just keep those fingers off the button! In order to gain more cooperation, the CIA is giving Afghani warlords VIAGRA. Sounds like an insult to me… on […]
Posted inCats
RIP Eartha Kitt
I never met Eartha Kitt, but I cleaned her swimming pool once (summer job). From her back yard, I could smell her perfume wafting from inside the house. I ended up putting too much chlorine in her hot tub, but I have a feeling that her shield of perfume could knock out any industrial strength […]
Posted inSports
Blazers vs Mavericks – Hot Live Blog Action
Live from the Rose Garden as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Dallas Mavericks. Oh, Merry Christmas and all that shit. This time last year the Blazers celebrated Jesus’ birthday by knocking off the Seattle Super Sonics—a team that does not even exist anymore (wow, my mind is blown)—and they are looking to do […]
Posted inDrunk
Xmas Drinkin’
I don’t mind drinking alone on Christmas Eve, but Christmas begs a little camaraderie (plus, I really can’t handle one more hour of NPR at its most maudlin, and anyway I’m out of bourbon). Open bars that I know of: the Basement, the Rialto, the Bonfire, the Tanker, Bar of the Gods (or do we […]
Posted inArtsy
“I put to you that the United States is without doubt the greatest show on the road.”
Harold Pinter‘s 2005 Nobel acceptance speech. (Or read it here.) R.I.P. And… Merry Christmas!