It’s that time of year: there’s clouds and rain, and now I’ve got “Books of the Decade” lists all over my shoes. But are we really gonna do 2019 like that? No, we are not. We’re doing a 2019 books list like usual: short, spicy, and summing up the favorite books our staff read this […]
Kathleen Marie
Kathleen Marie Barnett is the former art director at the Portland Mercury.
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The Mercury’s Favorite Books of 2019: Cultural Commentary, Environmental Pragmatism, Vegan Cooking, and Graphic Novels
This is a short list, but we feel strongly about it!
Posted inMusic
Photos: Bush, LIVE, and Our Lady Peace at Veterans Memorial Coliseum
{{image:1}} Last night reverberated with decades of rock as Bush, LIVE, and Our Lady Peace closed in on the final stretch of “The ALTimate” North American tour, celebrating 25 years since Bush’s Sixteen Stone and Live’s Throwing Copper. {{image:2}} Our Lady Peace (OLP), who was in town recently celebrating 20 years of Clumsy (ok, so […]
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Portland Youth Call on Climate Global Climate Strike at City Hall
Hundreds of Portland youth met in front of city hall this morning to demand a more aggressive response to climate change at all levels of government. “This is about our future, our children’s future, our planet’s future,” one high school student shouted through a megaphone over the cheering crowd. “If you don’t act like adults, […]
Posted inSummer Fun
Here Are Forest Park’s Must-Hike Trails
There’s No Better Time to Enjoy Forest Park
There’s no better time to enjoy Forest Park.
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Mic Crenshaw’s New Music Video “Earthbound” Is a Message for All Earthlings
Setting the tone for what he says is the “ecological crisis we face as Earthlings,” local hip-hop artist Mic Crenshaw’s latest video, “Earthbound,” juxtaposes shots of our postcard-tastic Pacific wonderland with images from when it was ablaze during the massive Eagle Creek fire. “Fins and feathers, we’re all in this together,” Crenshaw raps, “Fire and […]
Posted inComedy
ICYMI: Hari Kondabolu & Liz Miele at Aladdin Theater [Photos]
Pat Moran Last night, our comedy hero Hari Kondabolu came to the Aladdin Theater to do what he does best—uplift our spirits with crushing criticisms and laughs. Opening for him was Liz Miele, a NYC comedian known for her viral stand-up performance of “feminist sex positions” and her debut album Emotionally Exhausting. We first interviewed […]
Posted inVisual Art
On the Cover: The Doggone Art of Dylan Goldberger
Quick quiz: Why did the dog cross the road?To get to the barking lot!! If canine humor like that is pawssibly your thing [DEAR KATHLEEN, PLEASE STOP—editors], I’ve got just the ticket for you on the cover this week to remedy this dog eat dog world [NOPE, NOPE, NOPE.—editors]. Carefully woodcut by Brooklyn (NY) artist […]
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New Aesop Rock Video Filmed in Portland, Proceeds Go to Help Families Battling Cancer
Rhymesayers Entertainment Released Nov 1 by Rhymesayers Entertainment and directed by Kurt Hayashi, Aesop Rock’s latest single is a down-tempo insomniac beat through a brain that’s used to existing without much rest. “My name is Aesop Rock, I’ve been a mess for my entire life. All I know is fight or flight, what the fuck’s […]
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The United Colors of Arielle Bobb-Willis
On the Mercury cover this week is the photography of NYC artist Arielle Bobb-Willis’. Arielle Bobb-Willis Taking back the preppy color palette of the 80s and reliving it in the urban scene of NYC today on 35mm, Arielle Bobb-Willis’ photography empowers a connection between kids today and kids of yesteryear. Working with her peers as […]
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ICYMI: Pics from Saturday’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy Show!
Did you miss this weekend’s amazing “Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy” showcase at Revolution Hall? If so, too bad—because it was gut-busting funny, and a great way to see Portland best local comedic talent and up & comers all in one place. Hosted by Nariko Ott, the show featured Caitlin Weierhauser, Anthony Lopez, Becky Braunstein, Isaac […]