Winter Guide 2025
Welcome to winter! And in this year's Mercury Winter Guide, we've got a bounty of articles to help you survive and thrive during the season's chilliest months—from our trustworthy gift guide, and our top picks of music and gossip from 2025, to the best artsy (and fartsy) events, smarty-pants news, and lots more fun to keep your cockles warm.
Edited by Wm. Steven Humphrey and Lindsay Costello.
Wm. Steven Humphrey's Adventures in Newspapering
Welcome to "Team Portland."
Welcome to "Team Portland."
STREET VIEW: The Art of Riding in the Rain
How to convert from fair weather cyclist to year-round commuter.
How to convert from fair weather cyclist to year-round commuter.
The Mercury’s Great Big Gift Guide
Our writers weigh in on what your gift recipients actually want—no Amazon required.
Our writers weigh in on what your gift recipients actually want—no Amazon required.
Why So SAD?
When darker months hit, so can seasonal affective disorder. Here’s how to deal.
When darker months hit, so can seasonal affective disorder. Here’s how to deal.
Tips for Holiday Fun (and Saving Money) with Ben Harkins
You’ll thank Ben Harkins for this thrifty list of money-hoarding suggestions from Ben Harkins.
You’ll thank Ben Harkins for this thrifty list of money-hoarding suggestions from Ben Harkins.
The Mercury’s Top 10 Portland Albums of 2025
Our picks for the year’s best records by Rose City artists.
Our picks for the year’s best records by Rose City artists.
From Sacred to Profane: Portland’s Best Holiday and Holidayish Events
On this list: Grinch Skate, Krampuslauf, and a longtime celebration of the Nativity as alien visitation.
On this list: Grinch Skate, Krampuslauf, and a longtime celebration of the Nativity as alien visitation.
Portland Opera Ascends
In the organization’s new theater, animated production Everest tells a harrowing true story.
In the organization’s new theater, animated production Everest tells a harrowing true story.
What Wanders Through a Body?
A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque.
A new exhibition at Portland gallery Lumber Room compiles corporeal works by Louise Bourgeois and Isabelle Albuquerque.
Let's Play "Winter Soup Bingo"!
Twenty-four of Portland's best cozy-weather soups—how many will you devour?
Twenty-four of Portland's best cozy-weather soups—how many will you devour?
How Making Nonfiction Comics Changed My Mind
Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris have created the only primer on ethical comics reporting.
Shay Mirk and Eleri Harris have created the only primer on ethical comics reporting.
Escape to the Airport’s Glimmering Secret Bar
For when you need a getaway from your getaway.
For when you need a getaway from your getaway.
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