Posted inMovies & TV
How Did So Much Portland History End Up in The Elk?
Erika Bolstad’s short documentary explains how the Thompson Elk statue evolved into such a highly personal symbol.
Robert Ham
Robert Ham is the Mercury's former Copy Chief. He writes regularly about music, film, arts, sports, and tech. He lives semi-consciously in far SE Portland with his wife, child, and four ornery cats.
Posted inTheater & Performance
Shaking the Tree Unnerves Audiences With a Survey of Violence
The Portland theater adds its own unique vision to a staging of four short plays, Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp.
Posted inMovies & TV
The History of Concrete Follows the Fracture
Fans of HBO docuseries How To with John Wilson can now enjoy his idiosyncratic storytelling style for a whole movie.
Posted inFall Arts 2026
Shaking the Tree Celebrates Spooky Season With Four Short Plays
Caryl Churchill’s surreal, strange work is a perfect fit for the Portland theater.
Posted inMusic
Blue Cranes To Play Final Show With Longstanding Tenor Saxophonist
For the Portland jazz quintet, the tension and harmony between its tenor and alto sax is a foundational part of its sound.
Posted inMusic
Album Review: Slowing Down with elijah jamal asani
,,, as long as i long to memorise your sky ,,, explores both inner and celestial heavens.
Posted inMovies & TV
Film Review: The Shrouds Is a Shallow Grave
The new film from body horror director David Cronenberg barely cracks the topsoil of all he unearths.
Posted inMovies & TV
Misericordia Is Sexy, French, Unpredictable
Knowing that, do you even need to read this review? [smolders in French] Do you?
Posted inMovies & TV
This Horror Double Feature Is the Exploding-Head Crown Jewel of March’s Women in Film Series
The star of Chopping Mall and Night of the Comet, Kelli Maroney discusses the films at Clinton Street Theater.
Posted inSpring Arts 2025
Tootsie Answers the Call
With a lineup featuring gender-bending roles and progressive themes, Stumptown Stages leans into timely conversations.
Posted inMusic
Pickathon Hopes To Raise $1 Million by March
Survey shows attendees prefer the farm fest indie and eco-friendly, but will they support with their wallets?