MERCURY STAFF COMBINED ARTWORK BY KNAPE, STOCKERNUMBER2, GEOFFBLACK, KEITHFERRISPHOTO, THECRIMSONMONKEY, RICHVINTAGE / GETTY IMAGES AND DISNEY Every year, the Mercury publishes a thoughtful, well-reasoned list of things that existed in the previous year but should not be “invited back” to the New Year under any circumstances. However, since we’ve entered into a brand new decade, […]
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Not Invited Back (to the Coming Decade)!
Every year, the Mercury publishes a thoughtful, well-reasoned list of things that existed in the previous year but should not be “invited back” to the New Year under any circumstances. However, since we’ve entered into a brand new decade, we’re expanding our scope to include things from the last 10 years that should also definitely […]
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Here Are the Mercury’s Favorite Articles We Wrote In 2019
A Mercury staffer hard at work on an important article. efenzi / Getty images Hey, Portland: We love you! And we love writing articles for you to read—be they newsy, artsy-fartsy, silly, or just downright deranged. As 2019 wraps up, we wanted to re-share some of our favorite things we wrote this year, just in […]
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One-Stop Shops: Holiday Gift Giving Made Easy
Cargo KATHLEEN MARIE / MERCURY STAFF You are a busy person. At the same time, you are committed to shopping locally AND finding fun, unusual gifts. This is why securing the most prezzies in the shortest amount of time is vitally important. Well, fear not: Here’s a list of some great local stores where you […]
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The New Year’s Eve Party Megalist!
Got plans for New Year’s Eve? You do now, thanks to the Mercury’s annual New Year’s Eve Party megalist! For even more amazing things to do all year long, check out the best event calendar in town at portlandmercury.com/thingstodo! (All of the following events are happening on Tuesday, December 31.) MUSIC And a Happy New […]
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Portland’s Most Underrated Holiday Events (Plus One That’s Criminally Overrated)
For those hoping to get into the holiday spirit, deciding which of Portland’s many Yuletide events to attend can be a daunting decision—especially when so many of them concern religion. (YUCK!) However, a few of these events—even the religious ones (YUCK!)—are actually the perfect remedy for those who lack the proper holiday spirit. That’s why […]
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Portland’s Most Underrated Holiday Events (Plus One That’s Criminally Overrated)
SKYE BOLLUYT For those hoping to get into the holiday spirit, deciding which of Portland’s many Yuletide events to attend can be a daunting decision—especially when so many of them concern religion. (YUCK!) However, a few of these events—even the religious ones (YUCK!)—are actually the perfect remedy for those who lack the proper holiday spirit. […]
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Get the Most Fashionable Gifts by Shopping Local
Betsy & Iya Kathleen Marie / Mercury Staff Buying stylish gifts for your loved ones is a tactile experience, one that can only be achieved by walking into one of the many great local boutiques and stores that Portland is famous for. There are too many to include here, but try these for starters. CLOTHING […]
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The 22 Best Concerts in Portland: November 21-December 4
Kikagaku Moyo Jamie Wdziekonski THURS NOV 21 Bossin’ Up: KayelaJMonthly hip-hop showcase Bossin’ Up at the Fixin’ To welcomes KayelaJ to headline the November edition, providing an opportunity to hear highlights from her debut full-length D.Y.K.E. In addition to singles like “Kayela to the MF J” “Check x3,” “IG Girls,” and “Heat Gentlemens Club,” I’m […]
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Shopping Local for the Unusually Weird Gift
Andy & Bax Kathleen Marie / Mercury Staff Your friends aren’t like other friends, and therefore the usual style of gift giving (bottles of wine, socks, tins of popcorn) won’t work. That’s why we’ve put together a great list of great places where you’ll find gifts that are just as weird and unusual as the […]
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Shop Local: Giving the Gift of Cannabis
Oregon’s Finest Dan G. Cole If you’re thinking about giving your friends cannabis this holiday season, YOU ARE THE BEST PERSON IN THE WORLD. And if you need help on where to search out these gifts, here are a few of our fave dispensaries, and good places to start your search. La Mota Oregon’s cannabis […]
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Shopping Local for the Unusually Weird Gifts
Your friends aren’t like other friends, and therefore the usual style of gift giving (bottles of wine, socks, tins of popcorn) won’t work. That’s why we’ve put together a great list of great places where you’ll find gifts that are just as weird and unusual as the company you keep. Made in Milwaukie Okay, one […]