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Alex Falcone
Alex is a moderately attractive comedian and Internet celebrity. He writes about philosophy, robots, travel, and himself.
Posted inComedy
Win Tickets to See Hutch & Kathy, Amy Miller, and Free Ice Cream!
The Mercury-sponsored talk show Late Night Action w/ Alex Falcone is back this Saturday, Sept 12 at Mississippi Studios at 7 pm with a special end-of-summer episode featuring the debut of our very own Salt & Straw ice cream flavor. Be the first to try it while taking in this amazing lineup: -> Kim Malek […]
Posted inGeneral
Boat Cribs!
A Photo Essay of Portlanders Who Live on the River
Ever wonder about people who live on floating homes? Let’s take a peek inside some of Portland’s boat cribs!
Posted inFood and Drink
The Great Veggie Burger Caper
Two Comedians Take on Portland’s Meatless Burgers
Two comedians take on Portland’s best and worst meatless burgers.
Posted inFitness
How to Do Summer: How NOT to Go Hiking
Illustration: Alison Kerek AS THE BAROMETRIC PRESSURE rises, so does the peer pressure. It’s hiking season again and outdoor enthusiasts are in full bloom. Even these hallowed pages are contributing; observe my nemesis Erik’s guide to hiking right here. But before you boot-up out of social guilt, allow me to suggest something controversial: You don’t […]
Posted inFeature
How NOT to Go Hiking
A Primer on Avoiding Walking and Nodding at People
How to avoid hiking and nodding at people.
Posted inTech
Weird Timing on the Car2go Price Increase
Car2Go announced at the end of last week that they’re adding a $1 fee to every rental of those blue and white gocarts they leave lying around town. They did it in a Terms of Service update that tried its hardest to make it seem like the company was doing us a favor. “Good news, […]
Posted inEvent
Late Night Action Returns w/ Michelle Lesniak, Thorns Defender Kat Williamson, Vinne Dewayne, and more
The Merc-sponsored talk show Late Night Action is back this week for a special midweek episode at Helium Comedy Club. Fresh off a sold out show at Mississippi in March, this week’s show features Project Runway winner Michelle Lesniak talking about her upcoming collection “Falling Up,” Portland Thorns star defender Kat Williamson talking about the […]
Posted inEvents
Watch Groundhog Day For Free Tonight (And Free Waffles)
It’s hard to pick a Christmas movie to watch, a little easier to decide what to take in on Easter, but there’s no question what movie you have to watch on Groundhog Day. I’ll give you a hint: it rhymes with “drowned frogs tray”. Fortunately, the good people at Clinton St Theater are showing the […]
Posted inTech
Always Complain on Twitter
As many of you didn’t care a little while ago, I broke my new phone. I mourned the way I always do, by complaining on Twitter. At first I was actually trying to get customer service, but when Motorola proved immune to my cries, I just started venting at them to make myself feel better. […]
Posted inEvents
Win Tickets to see Erika Moen, Funemployment, Cool Nutz, and More
Portland’s best talk show returns this Saturday at 7pm at Mississippi Studios. And it’s a crazy lineup. – Artist from Oh Joy Sex Toy, Erika Moen– The hosts of the incredibly popular podcast Funemployment Radio Sarah X Dylan and Greg Nibler– Legendary Portland rapper Cool Nutz– Comedian and Lez Standup host Caitlin Weierhauser And much […]