It seems unlikely, but I sure hope this doesn’t happen at the fashion show tonight.
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Help Support Delicious Clothes
So I went to a sneak preview of the Art Institute of Portland’s annual fashion show/fundraiser last night. Even though the June 5th event conflicts with the Mercury’s 10th birthday you could still go to the silent auction beforehand and support some local talent. Financially. This caused me a strong, conflicting sensory reaction Read all […]
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MODERN LOVER—Rumor has it that the Jonathan Richman was strolling down NE Alberta last summer, swung open the door to the Know, fell in love with the place, and demanded to play there. You don’t say no to the former Modern Lovers frontman, so Richman is back in town for a pair of sold-out nights […]
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You Have Approximately 30 Hours Left to Get Your Tickets to “Open Season.” Get on It!
So you are probably getting tired of us reminding you but, the 6th annual Mercury-produced fashion show is happening tomorrow night at the Bossanova. This is without a doubt the fashion event of the season and a chance to break free of your sad flannel existence and embrace some bright new style. We’re talking 12 […]
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VIVA LA USA!—The Waterfront Park Cinco de Mayo festival starts on Saturday, but the best event is saved for the big day itself: the naturalization ceremony at noon, where new Americans are sworn in as citizens! What better way to spend your first 12 hours as a real American than getting drunk on margaritas by […]
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Open Season: Dust Can’t Kill Me
Tickets are still available for Friday’s Open Season, our 6th annual Spring Fashion Show. The hot and heavy line-up includes my favorite local designer, Julia Blackburn of Dust. Four of Blackburn’s creations were even featured in a shoot for the Levi’s Spring 2010 Collection: Ryan McGinley Also check out Dust’s blog for an ethereal, nature-centric […]
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HOME COMPANIONS—Fresh off a performance on Prairie Home Companion, Monarques’ ’50s-era dance rock will appeal to you at least as much as it did to Garrison Keillor. Tonight’s “The Rumble: Portland” party is free, too, so catch up to all the fogies who heard them before you did. MSw/the Ferocious Few, 1776; Holocene, 1001 SE […]
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DOUBLE TROUBLE—The Antlers are making tidal waves with their unabashedly emotional rock, and their live show has become the envy of many a band. Meanwhile, opening act Phantogram are making somber yet outstanding off-kilter electro-pop with a vintage flair. Neither is to be missed. NLDoug Fir, 830 E Burnside, 9 pm, $12-14 GOIN’ PRO—Movies about […]
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Open Season with Janeane Marie and More!
The Mercury‘s sixth annual fashion show, Open Season, is coming up quick—it’s this Friday night (doors at 7) and features 12 of Portland’s most exciting designers, including Janeane Marie, who you might remember from the last season of Project Runway (which you should now ignore). She’s just posted some preview shots of her new work, […]
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MURSY ME—The undeniable force that is Murs is best when he works alongside super-producer 9th Wonder, so we’re in luck that the pair have teamed up for the just-released Fornever. The powerful recording mixes social commentary with the kinetic flow of one of the most confident emcees in the hiphop stratosphere. EACw/Sick Jacken, Serge Severe; […]
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Lady Miss Kier’s DJing Tonight
Eeeeeee! Lady Miss Kier of Dee-Lite is DJing tonight at the Red Cap Garage (SW 11th & Stark) as part of their April Shower/May Flowers weekend. She’ll be doing her fabulous thing for just $7 (or $10 for a two-day wristband). Lady Miss Kier would also like to remind you to vote.
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FUN ADDLED—Like some hopped-up teenager who just discovered rock ‘n’ roll and jazz cigarettes, tonight’s lineup for Make it Pop! is going to blow your mind. The annual benefit for PDX Pop Now! features Decemberists brigadier Colin Meloy, the Alialujah Choir, and more—plus there’ll be an auction, cupcakes, beer, and ice cream… it’s like being […]