Mark Lore

Recent Articles

Pickathon 2024 Maintains the Live Music Magic

The farm music fest sent everyone home with a new favorite band—we were surprised to find plenty were from Portland!

The Mercury's Guide to Pickathon 2024: Nine Music Picks You Must Not Miss

Listen for La Lom, Andi Oasis, and Lo Steele. Plus, our hot anticipation for Geese's Justin Bieber cover

The Mercury's 2024 Portland Jazz Festival Picks

From Bob James Quartet to Sudan Archives, the fest's 21st year brings boundary-pushing legends to Portland, Bend, and Seattle.

Books Sep 26 12:00 PM

Oregon Cartoonist Breena Bard Draws a Climate Change Story From a Middle-School View

Wildfire shows practical ways kids can participate in activism—even if they don't want to march.

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Fall Arts 2023 Sep 6 3:53 AM

Appreciating the Musical Genius of John Williams

We asked associate conductor Deanna Tham to unpack the Oregon Symphony’s take on the greatest modern film composer.

Music Aug 11 11:04 AM

The Mercury's Favorite Moments of Pickathon 2023

"The volunteers were kind. The music was excellently curated, and I again came out of it appreciating new artists."

Music Aug 3 4:08 PM

Get Farm-Zoned With the Mercury's Pickathon 2023 Picks

Lee Fields, Thee Sinseers, GEL, W.I.T.C.H., and many more play the best darn little music festival held 16 miles outside of Portland.

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