Posted inSay Nice Things About Portland
Say Nice Things About… Portland’s Little Quirks
Dildos. Notes. Gratitude. Portland’s eccentricities have made the news—but they’re part of what makes this place so great.
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 inSay Nice Things About Portland
Say Nice Things About… Portland’s Unstoppable Makers!
They’ll make an abandoned building a museum. They’ll make a scary movie gay. They’ll make your favorite restaurant vegan. Get ready to be changed by these five Portland makers!
Posted inTheater & Performance
Q&A With PICA’s Outgoing and Incoming Executive Directors
After 20 years, Victoria Frey passes the torch to Reuben Roqueñi —who has been involved with PICA for over a decade.
Posted inComedy
Rip City Comedy Fest Packs First Year With Star Power
Two Helium employees, Joe Bukowski and James Bosquez, planned a weekend of unexpected comedy giants and screwball showcases where every show looks good.
Posted inFood and Drink
Owners of Sandy Hut and the Alibi to Reopen Another Classic Portland Bar
Warren Boothby and Marcus Archambeault want to return Holman’s Bar and Grill to greatness, meal wheel and all.
Posted inTheater & Performance
The Siren Theater Moves from Old Town to North Mississippi
The space’s April 22 grand opening kicks off with the Aces, but they’re already hosting smaller stand-up shows.
