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, son, and four ornery cats.

Robert Ham

Recent Articles

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.

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.

Remembering To Remember Benefits From Repeat Visits

The real gem of PICA's new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.

Remembering To Remember Benefits From Repeat Visits

The real gem of PICA's new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.

The Future of YACHT Rock

After a screening of The Computer Accent YACHT will play the album they used AI to create

Remembering Film Archivist and Former Clinton Street Theater Owner Dennis Nyback

The Mercury once described Nyback as "the P.T. Barnum of Cinema."

Rocker Neil Gust on the Reunion of No. 2, Being Gay in Portland, and Working with Elliott Smith

Love, Victor Breaks No New Ground—But Doesn't Need To

This Pride Month, Watch the Films of Gus Van Sant

Live Updates: Protests Against Police Violence in Portland on Saturday June 13

How Reform Oregon Tattooing is Helping Clean Up the State's Mess for Tattoo Artists in Oregon

Live Updates: Portland's June 9 Protests Against Police Violence

Rising Rapper Bocha Releases Video for "Brown Skin"

How a 20-Year-Old Organized a Peaceful Protest in Happy Valley

Live Updates: Protesting Police Brutality in Portland on Friday, June 5

Where Will the Portland Protests Be Happening Tonight, June 5?

Now Hear This: New Music Roundup for the Week of June 5

HBO's I May Destroy You is a Fearless Portrayal of the Aftereffects of Sexual Assault

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Robert Ham

Recent Articles

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.

Budget cuts nixed the 2023 free Waterfront Concert, but the rest of the calendar is built to bring audiences back.

The real gem of PICA's new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.

The real gem of PICA's new show is in the annex—the presentation is a wonder.

After a screening of The Computer Accent YACHT will play the album they used AI to create

The Mercury once described Nyback as "the P.T. Barnum of Cinema."

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