Andrew R Tonry, Author at Portland Mercury

Sex

Sex, Justice, and the American Way

Hustler Publisher Larry Flynt on How Sex Has Shaped American Politics and the World

Andrew R TonryMay 19, 2011 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 7:41 pm

Why WikiLeaks and Hustler aren’t such strange bedfellows.

Comedy

Ask the Trailer Park Boys

Andrew R TonryMay 11, 2011 4:04 pmJuly 12, 2022 8:31 pm

Alright Blogtowners, I need your help. I’m scheduled to interview the Trailer Park Boys tomorrow morning. Normally, not a problem. But here’s the rub: the three of them—Ricky, Julian and Bubbles—are going to do the thing in character. As such, I don’t what the fuck to ask ’em. I don’t want this turning into some […]

Comedy

Tonight: Fly Ass Jokes

Andrew R TonryMay 6, 2011 2:54 amJuly 12, 2022 8:31 pm

A cloud of Bridgetown withdrawl still hovers over me. Nonetheless, stand up soldiers on with Ian Karmel’s Fly Ass Jokes. Portland’s Hardest Working Comic has put together one of the most reliable local showcases around. It happens every other Friday at the Brody Theater downtown. Today is is one of those Fridays. Tonight’s show features […]

Comedy

Pandora Adds Jokes

Andrew R TonryMay 5, 2011 2:07 amJuly 12, 2022 8:31 pm

A few years back I interviewed Todd Glass and he made an interesting point: it’s better to listen to stand up than watch it on video. Glass said that when he pops in a DVD he likes to turn the stereo up and flip the TV off, reckoning that the visuals added little. As someone […]

Music

Pinch Me

tUnE-yArDs Began with a Puppet Opera

Andrew R TonryApril 28, 2011 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 7:40 pm

The captivating sounds of tUnE-yArDs began with a puppet opera.

News

Calling Out Kanye’s Charity

Andrew R TonryApril 21, 2011 10:29 amJuly 12, 2022 8:30 pm

I pride myself on staying away from the glut of Kanye West-related bullshit firing back and forth across the internet. But this goes too far. According to the New York Times, West’s charity recently shuttered—but not before mismanaging and essentially letting hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations disappear. An excerpt: What would Jesus do? […]

Comedy

Bridgetown Begins Tonight + Save $10

Andrew R TonryApril 21, 2011 9:59 amJuly 12, 2022 8:30 pm

Oh hot damn, it’s finally here. For a guide to Portland’s fourth-annual Bridgetown Comedy Festival, see this week’s print edition. The first shows that jump off Thursday’s schedule are many, but let me highlight a quick few: – Eagles Lodge 1, 7:00PM @ Eagles Lodge. Featuring Andy Dick, Lonnie Bruhn and more. Seriously, what better […]

Arts

A Festival of Funny

The Comedians You Cannot Miss at this Year’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival

Andrew R TonryApril 21, 2011 4:00 amSeptember 8, 2022 7:32 pm

The names you cannot miss at this year’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival.

Comedy

Lance Bangs’ Bridgetown Show

Andrew R TonryApril 18, 2011 10:26 pmJuly 12, 2022 8:30 pm

Damn, Lance Bangs’ show at Bridgetown is going to be a monster at an already crazy comedy festival this weekend. Hope everyone can get in. Plus, Fred Armisen was just announced. Makes me wonder who else might pop into the various lineups in these last few days… Tickets and more info @ Bridgetowncomedyfestival.com

Comedy

Meet Your Local Bridgetown Comics

Andrew R TonryApril 14, 2011 11:24 pmJuly 12, 2022 8:30 pm

Ian Karmel and What’s-her-face on “Portlandia” Ian Karmel is on top of his hustle. He’s everywhere these days—running what’s become one of Portland’s preeminent local showcases, Fly Ass Jokes, to getting segments on the Trail Blazers’ post game show, to opening for the heavy hitters touring through town. Karmel’s hosting skills have really put Fly […]