Employee Picks

Kelly Simmons From Man of the Year manoftheyearmusic.com Kelly Simmons, bassist for Portland’s rock outfit Man of the Year, offers up some albums perfect for a rainy day. And, since our nine-month spell of rain is just around the corner, you’ll have plenty of time to stay inside and rock out: • Emmit Rhodes, S/T: […]

Drea From Acme 1305 SE 8th www.acme-pdx.com Acme’s got booze, healthy food, music, outdoor seating, and WiFi, but most importantly, the bartenders are well-versed documentary film critics. Check out Drea’s faves: • Dancing Outlaw (1991): “Its about this guy who lives in the South. He has this obsession with Elvis and tap dancing to Southern […]

Giovanna From Una 2802 SE Ankeny This lady’s fashion boutique opened just a month ago, totally under the radar. It’s awesome and pricey, but it’s much more pricey to walk around fashion don’ting it. Una’s owner bestows unto us her ultimate Don’t Its: • Don’t be scared: “Nothing is out if you wear it with […]

Rachel Demy From Bigshot Touring Artists www.bigshottouring.com After her uncle introduced her to the Cure at age seven, Rachel says she owes her love of music to the UK (and her uncle). Here are the top five albums she pays homage to: • The Jesus and Mary Chain, Automatic: “The lead singer has a captivating […]

Jason Bokros From Valentine’s 232 SW Ankeny When he’s not busy hosting music events at his new shop, featuring creative sandwiches, drip coffee, and wine, Jason derives inspiration from these films about heroic—or insane—male characters: • F for Fake (1976): “It’s a documentary that Orson Welles made about Elmyr de Hory. It’s brilliant. It’s about […]

“Dr. President” Unemployed (Off and On) for Whole Life [Our final installment of “Unemployed Picks” offers sage wisdom on unemployment lifestyle choices. Next week, we’ll go back to work. Sigh.] When you don’t have a job, unfortunately, you still have to pay “rent.” Prez’ (occasionally) manages to do so in these creative ways: • Start […]

Carey Haider Unemployed for Two and a Half Years Jobless doesn’t equal schlub, as you’ll see in this latest special series of Employee Picks, “Unemployed Picks.” Corey will screen print band Ts, sell thrift store stuff, take your sister to the prom, or anything else it takes to stay unemployed. Here are his fashion don’ts: […]

Cedric Justice Unemployed for Four Years The second installment in which we ignore employed people’s opinions and recommendations in favor of those living on tax dollars and Ramen: The unemployed! While Cedric has a master’s degree in international business, right now his job is maintaining self-respect! Here’s how: • Be generous: “Invite friends to dinner, […]

Cat Unemployee for Three Years We’ve neglected 8% of the population for too long–the unemployees! Lazy people have recommendations, too. So cheers, unemployees–this next month of picks are for you! Check out these music selections from Cat, who’s had a lot of time to shop around. • Circus vs. Andre, Gawd Bless the Faceless Cowards: […]

Tara Gibbs Painter and Nihon Buyo Dancer 2031 NE MLK Nihon Buyo is a dance performed by Japanese women that tells a story through elegant gestures. Performer Tara is eager to let us know about her most beloved Japanese-American spots around Portland: •Anzen Market (736 NE MLK): “It’s the oldest Japanese market in Portland. It’s […]

Lisa Wells & Alice Carrier From Tiny’s (new location) 2031 NE MLK Summer awakens the artist in us all, and these barista/photographers want you to make the most of it! Grab your camera and snap some photos at these bizarre/mysterious/arty locations around Portland: •Oaks Park Skating Rink: “Everything’s cooler with roller skates. It’s good practice […]

Scott Phillips From Borders, Perrin & Norrander www.bpninc.com Even if he weren’t part of the arty team behind the ad agency that does Oregon Lotto and Colombia Sportswear commercials, we’d still ask him to give us his fashion advice. Now listen: • Don’t pop your collar: “Some people call it a ‘confidence collar.’ I call […]