Robert Ham, Author at Portland Mercury

Shaking the Tree Celebrates Spooky Season With Four Short Plays

Caryl Churchill’s surreal, strange work is a perfect fit for the Portland theater.

For the Portland jazz quintet, the tension and harmony between its tenor and alto sax is a foundational part of its sound.

,,, as long as i long to memorise your sky ,,, explores both inner and celestial heavens.

The new film from body horror director David Cronenberg barely cracks the topsoil of all he unearths.

Knowing that, do you even need to read this review? [smolders in French] Do you?

The star of Chopping Mall and Night of the Comet, Kelli Maroney discusses the films at Clinton Street Theater.

With a lineup featuring gender-bending roles and progressive themes, Stumptown Stages leans into timely conversations.

Survey shows attendees prefer the farm fest indie and eco-friendly, but will they support with their wallets?

Dandy Warhols and Brian Jonestown Massacre were best-friend bands that eventually became bitter-enemy bands.

Acoustic in Lola’s Room, bands in the Crystal Ballroom, and your plans for the weekend—all set.

MusicPortland put the annual celebration on pause for 2025, citing complications from the election and a desire to expand its vision.