Posted inTheater & Performance
Amy Leona Havin and Holding Project Create a Nonstop Flurry of Movement and Memory
The horse masks were a nice touch.
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 inMusic
The Rumors Are True—North Portland Jazz Club, the 1905, Is Closing
The club built a reputation for top-tier talent performances, but could not escape its looming financial problems.
Posted inFall Arts 2023
Works in Progress
Checking in with two of Portland’s most important art projects: the Doug Fir and Tomorrow Theater.
Posted inMusic
Candid Ramblings Rhymes with Refreshing Directness
Being in Portland helped rapper Lakeeyscia Griffin find the confidence to write a song about her partner.
Posted inMovies & TV
Clinton Street Theater’s Hanabi Japanese Film Festival Celebrates Cult Cinema and Local Businesses
See Tampopo on the big screen, while snacking on goods from nearby Japanese convenience store Kashiwagi.
Posted inQueer Guide 2023
Candid Ramblings Rhymes with Refreshing Directness
Being in Portland helped rapper Lakeeyscia Griffin find the confidence to write a song about her partner.
Posted inMovies & TV
What Does MoviePass 2.0 Mean for Local Theaters?
Local cinemas may not have agreed to be part of this reincarnated movie subscription service—but they’re going along for the ride anyway.
Posted inMusic
Portland Radio Institution Intends to Move to Dishier Downtown Digs
We spoke with All Classical CEO Suzanne Nance about benefits of the move, like a new recording studio and additional space to foster classical-loving community.
Posted inMusic
Oregon Symphony 2023-24 Season: Cancellations, Crowd-Pleasers, and Comebacks
Budget cuts nixed the 2023 free Waterfront Concert, but the rest of the calendar is built to bring audiences back.
Posted inMusic
Remembering To Remember Benefits From Repeat Visits
The real gem of PICA’s new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.
Posted inSpring Arts Preview 2023
Remembering To Remember Benefits From Repeat Visits
The real gem of PICA’s new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.
Posted inMusic
The Future of YACHT Rock
After a screening of The Computer Accent YACHT will play the album they used AI to create