MUSICโSome serious family time is coming up. Gird yourself with the go-go punk of Oakland’s Shannon and the Clams, who put dollops of sticky-lollipop fun on top of the rock ‘n’ roll sounds of yesteryear. And don’t miss Seattle’s fantastic La Luz, who have been known to incite Soul Train-style dance parties with their smart, […]
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MUSICโWhen Cool Breeze hit the stage, dancers hit the floor. Portland’s quintessential party band, Malcolm Noble & Co. promise a raucous good time, playing covers of funky hits, pop, and soulful tunes that won’t let your butt sit still. But be warned: They pack the hell out of the Spare Room whenever they play, so […]
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HOLIDAY PARTYโWork in an office, but hate your parties? No office, and wish you had a party? Then don’t miss our annual Portland Holiday Office Party, featuring you dressed in semi-business attire, dancey music from Ancient Heat and DJ Evil One, a makeout cubicle, a Xerox machine for photocopying private parts, and tons of BOOZE! […]
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MUSICโIt might take a bit of jamming and cramming, but push and shove your way into the tiny confines of Star Bar to hear the heavy, heavy fun-time sounds of Gaytheist. These smarty-pants are unyielding when it comes to playing punk-metal pop designed to raise the deadโso snuggle up close to your neighbor and commence […]
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MUSICโIf you want to witness a room overcome with a roof-raising combo of punk, funk, and soul, rest your eyes upon the joy that is Magic Mouth. And just when you think you’ve sweated all of the moisture out of your body, they turn it around with a slow jam to make you sweat in […]
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FILM & COMICโDavid Walker, the man behind the blaxploitation bible that was BadAzz MoFo magazine, is now in charge of the original badassโJohn Shaft, Ernest Tidyman’s private dick. Shaft is making his comics debut thanks to Walker’s pen, so help celebrate with a Q&A and a screening of 1972’s Shaft’s Big Score! BOBBY ROBERTSHollywood Theatre, […]
The Zombie Apocalypse Disaster Preparedness Game
Where are we at with zombies? It’s hard to keep track as zombies and vampires compete neck-and-neck for popularity. I’m leaning toward zombies being the less enticing of the two at this point, but then again I see that some of you are still watching The Walking Dead for some reason, so who knows. Certainly […]
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BLAZERSโThe engine powering our Portland basketball machine is starting to seriously rev up. The contest between the Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs is like a really sweet jump in their path toward the playoffs. Either the Blazers launch off it and head skyward, or they spill off the side of the ramp and endo. […]
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CRAFTYโIt’s one of the city’s signature holiday events: Crafty Wonderland is the single hugest gathering of the region’s makers of everything from artisanal spirits to potholders. If you can concentrate on your shopping goals despite the overwhelming options, there are truly unique gifting riches to be had. MARJORIE SKINNEROregon Convention Center, Hall D, 777 NE […]
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ROLLER DERBYโAre you ready for some hot derby action? Then join our Rose City Rollers as they open their 10th season with two rough ‘n’ tumble home-team bouts: First it’s tough-as-nails High Rollers vs. the aptly named Heartless Heathers. Then it’s time for current champs, the Break Neck Betties, to give the always-formidable Guns N […]
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MUSICโWhat a charming pairing! Cibo Mattoโ’90s darlings of harmonic, infectious, sugar-sweet pop music with a quirky food bentโopen for Tune-Yards. Merrill Garbus and her touring band will be the perfect complement, with their sparkling cavalcade of butt-shaking pop songs from the new LP Nikki Nack. COURTNEY FERGUSONRoseland, 8 NW 6th, 8 pm, $25, all ages […]
If You Like Pendleton Blankets… Here’s A Tip
Nice big wool blankets are always an excellent, substantial choice for gifting or just… having, and in these parts one usually turns to Pendleton. Because we live next door to a company famous for its—among other things—nice big substantial wool blankets. I’ve heard at least one person say that they perceived owning a Pendleton blanket […]
