CAMPY DRAPER I can’t remember the first time I went to the movies with family members on Christmas. But I can tell you that every time I do it, I become more convinced that it’s the move for the holidays. After opening presents Christmas morning, everyone puts on the cozy socks and itchy scarves they […]
Holiday Debauchery Guide 2021
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Brighten Up the Heavy Vibes With These Portland-Made Wellness Gifts
ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES ’Tis the season for indulgence—and what’s better to indulge in than taking care of yourself and the people around you? Nothing! Even perpetual-optimists can admit that the vibes have been bad for the past two years (Five years? Ten years? Since Reagan introduced trickle-down economics? I’m not an optimist.) Cleanse those […]
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Sex Toys: Indisputably the BEST Holiday Gift
she bop It’s a point we can all agree upon: Receiving a sex toy for a holiday gift is far better than nearly anything. And while gifting a sex toy might not always be appropriate (Hi, grandma!), our significant others and friends with benefits love ‘em! That’s why the Mercury asked the local experts at […]
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Fend Off the Cold, and Social Distance, By Giving Your Friends These Gifts of Beer
WIDMER BREWING Admittedly, it’s a funny thing about winter beers. There’s a reason beer sells like mad all summer long; it makes for ideal cold refreshment when the mercury’s high. But when temps dip, brewers bust out “winter warmers,” or beers that are typically brewed to higher gravities, meaning punchier in the alcohol by volume […]
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A Sampler’s Guide to Portland’s Best Perfumers
Andrew Jankowski Portland’s scents are among the world’s finest and freshest. Because of the doughnut chain next door, my neighborhood smells like fresh rising dough, confectioners’ icing, and fruit fillings on its best days, shifting savory at night thanks to a score of breweries and coffee roasters. The neighborhood’s base notes shift seasonally, now emitting […]
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Oh, Unholy Night: One Portland Sex Worker’s Tale of a Pandemic Christmas Client
Ebin Lee “Can I see you tomorrow at noon?” Racist Dad asked. Christmas is far from my favorite holiday. I’m a Jew whose birthday falls the day before Jesus’, and I’ve always felt he encroaches on my special day. There’s very little that could make me like Christmas less, but seeing Racist Dad would definitely […]
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Boozy Experiences in Portland This Holiday Season
With everyone trying to make up for lost time in the pandemic, plus concerns about supply chain shortages, sharing experiences with loved ones instead of gifts have grown in popularity this holiday season. If you want a fun (and COVID-19 safe) way to explore Portland’s alcohol scene and support local businesses, here’s your guide to […]
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Q&A: Ginger Minj on Why Drag “Goes Hand in Hand” With the Holidays
It’s been a busy year for drag star Ginger Minj: Taking a runner-up spot on the sixth season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars; releasing the country album Double Wide Diva; landing a book deal for a part-cookbook, part-memoir; and now, embarking on a tour of her holiday show, Ginger Minj’s Winter Wonderland, with […]
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It’s the Mercury’s Guide to the Holidays—Debauchery Edition!
anthony keo Whew, what a year! If 2020 was the year of unprecedented events and grim milestones, 2021 was the year of “Yep, this feels awful and unforeseen enough to be right on cue.” But here we are in December, with stores and social media and car commercials telling us it’s the holidays. You’ve got […]
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It’s the Mercury’s Guide to the Holidays—Debauchery Edition!
Whew, what a year! If 2020 was the year of unprecedented events and grim milestones, 2021 was the year of “Yep, this feels awful and unforeseen enough to be right on cue.” But here we are in December, with stores and social media and car commercials telling us it’s the holidays. You’ve got loved ones […]
Posted inHoliday Debauchery Guide 2021
A Sampler’s Guide to Portland’s Best Perfumers
Portland’s scents are among the world’s finest and freshest. Because of the doughnut chain next door, my neighborhood smells like fresh rising dough, confectioners’ icing, and fruit fillings on its best days, shifting savory at night thanks to a score of breweries and coffee roasters. The neighborhood’s base notes shift seasonally, now emitting petrichor, dried […]
Posted inHoliday Debauchery Guide 2021
Brighten Up the Heavy Vibes With These Portland-Made Wellness Gifts
’Tis the season for indulgence—and what’s better to indulge in than taking care of yourself and the people around you? Nothing! Even perpetual-optimists can admit that the vibes have been bad for the past two years (Five years? Ten years? Since Reagan introduced trickle-down economics? I’m not an optimist.) Cleanse those vibes—and the accommodating quarantine […]