Walter Cole, Mastermind of Darcelle XV, Has Died at 92

As Darcelle XV, Cole reigned as the world’s oldest drag queen and laid the groundwork for Portland’s queer culture scene.

Portland Perfumer Emily Schaber Blends Science and Art

Her COVID-born label, Shelter In Perfume, aims to tell stories through fragrance notes and complications.

Portland Perfumer Emily Schaber Blends Science and Art

Her COVID-born label, Shelter In Perfume, aims to tell stories through fragrance notes and complications.

My Perfectly Valid Objections Airs the First Date Anxieties of Trans and Cis People

Portland playwright Mikki Gillette depicts the minefield trans women navigate, specifically while dating cis men.

A Lick of Scents

Salt & Straw’s new taste-enhancing fragrance collaboration with local perfumers Imaginary Authors.

Our Favorite Moments of Pickathon 2022

GZA, Sampa the Great, copious quantities of UFOs, and much more!

Kevin Sampsell’s Creative Chopping Block

I Made An Accident collects darkly humorous collages from a celebrated Portland author

Portland Queer Icons Jumping from Stage to the Screen: Jinkx Monsoon, House of Ada, and More!

Portrait of Gay Glamour: Logan Lynn Wears Gold as a Sign of Good Health

Rule the Revelry of 2022's Portland Pride Main Stage with This Guide

Portland Queer Icons Jumping from Stage to the Screen: Jinkx Monsoon, House of Ada, and More!

Portrait of Gay Glamour: Logan Lynn Wears Gold as a Sign of Good Health

Legendary Recap of Episodes 1-3: Portland's House of Ada Struts Onscreen as Fairies, Then Frogs

House of Ada to Represent Portland's Ballroom Culture Scene on Season 3 of HBO's Legendary

In The Queers, Mikki Gillette Writes Real, Unflinching Stories about the Transgender Experience