Suzette Smith
Suzette Smith is the arts & culture editor of the Portland Mercury. Go ahead and tell her about all your food, art, and culture gripes: suzette@portlandmercury.com. Follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Letterboxd.
Posted inCulture
The Mercury’s Favorite Culture Moments of 2024
Doing something stupid in Ladds, dressing up for the movies, and finding catharsis at live shows, et al.
Posted inBooks
The Mercury’s Favorite Books of 2024
On this list, revolutionary writings share space with Portland zombies and memories of the Barefoot Contessa
Posted inMovies & TV
Film Review: In Heretic and Don’t Move Meek Heroines Fawn and Freeze
This fall, femmes find new ways to survive.
Posted inHoliday Guide 2024 🎅
Last-Minute Gifts from PDX Airport—That Are Actually Great
In Portland even our airport presents are thoughtful, lovely, and local.