Posted inNews
Hundreds of Portland-Area Students March Against Gun Violence
Inspired by a nationwide call for school walkouts, students from multiple schools rallied at City Hall.
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 inBooks
New Literary Names Sindya Bhanoo and Casey Parks Win Big at the 2023 Oregon Book Awards
Several lesser-known writers won in competition with local literature giants.
Posted inTheater & Performance
Touring Musical Hairspray Will Leave You Bubbly
Despite some sound issues, we were won over by John Waters’ story and the adaption’s irreverent, infectious fun.
Posted inTheater & Performance
Theater Review: The Value of Forbidden Fruit
Shaking the Tree celebrates its 20th anniversary and raises the bar with a masterful hybrid play.
Posted inTheater & Performance
Front Porch Sessions Is a Loneliness-Destroying Storytelling Show
Chris Williams’ community-building series is simple in format, but built from a dense amount of knowledge and experience.
Posted inFood and Drink
Drinks Before or After?
A guide to Portland art and performance venues, and where to talk about the show—after the show.
