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2018
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May. 23
Print Edition for the week of
May. 23 - 29, 2018
Vol. 19, No. 2
Jackson Tupper
News
The Mounting Legal Fight Over How Portland Cops Manage Protests
As more protesters push back, will PPB change its ways?
by Alex Zielinski
TriMet’s LIFT Accused of Inhumane Treatment of Passengers and Drivers
Bus drivers are no longer staying quiet.
by Kelly Kenoyer
Music
Sailing into the Sunset with Wooden Shjips
The Psych Band Returns with the Summery
V
by Ben Salmon
Record Review: Dear Nora,
Skulls Example
The Beloved Indie Folk Project Hasn’t Lost Its Gentle Power
by Ciara Dolan
Record Review: Lithics,
Mating Surfaces
The Portland Art-Punk Band’s Latest Is Taut and Thoughtful
by Ryan J. Prado
From Maxville to Vanport Captures the Hope and Ugliness of Oregon’s Past
Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble’s New Work Centers on Two of the State’s First Black Communities
by Robert Ham
The 21 Best Concerts to See in Portland This Week: May 23-29
From Weird Al Yankovic to David Byrne
by Mercury Music Staff
Movies & TV
The 14 Best Films to Catch in Portland Theaters This Week: May 25-31
Filmworker
,
Hunger
, and a Whole Bunch of Music Videos
by Mercury Things to Do Staff
Beast
Review: A Vortex of Desire and Denial
A Glimpse Into the Wildness Within
by Ciara Dolan
On Chesil Beach
Review: This Time, Romance Isn’t Romantic
Down with Love
by Elinor Jones
We Tried Denny’s
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Menu So You Don’t Have To
They Did Not Have Blue Milk :(
by Erik Henriksen
A Guide to Getting the Most Out of
Solo
Load Up Your Queue with
Silverado
,
Atlanta
,
Fleabag
, and More!
by Bobby Roberts
Solo: A Star Wars Story
Review: This Movie Shouldn’t Work. It Does.
Now When Does Lando Get His Own Movie?
by Bobby Roberts
Books
Deep Inside the Malheur Standoff
Chosen Country
Author James Pogue Was Embedded with the Bundys
by Ned Lannamann
Theater & Performance
Bundy Apologizin’
OPB’s
Bundyville
Serves Up Bundy Family Kool-Aid Shots
by Suzette Smith
I, Anonymous
This Week’s Featured I, Anonymous!
Haven’t Been Laid in a Month of Sundays...
by Anonymous
Lush Life
Beer Bits! Second Locations for Stormbreaker, Ex Novo, and Von Ebert
Also, Oregon Breweries Switch to Reusable Glass Bottles
by Ned Lannamann
Last Supper
Arden Wine Bar & Kitchen and the Interplay of Flavors
With a Four-Course Prix-fixe Menu, Arden Finds the Right Symbioses Between Food and Pairing
by MJ Skegg
Cannabuzz
Sweet Deals on Cheap Weed
Oregon’s Cannabis Surplus Means Savings for You
by Josh Jardine
Sold Out
Portland Boutiques Provide Spring Inspiration
Showing Love to Portland’s Innovative, Risk-Taking Retailers
by Cassie Ridgway
One Day at a Time
This Week’s Gossip Is Worth $36.6 Million!
by Ann Romano
New Column!
Frank Cassano’s Imbecile Parade
This Week’s Question: What’s Your Favorite Fun Summer Activity?
by Frank Cassano
Letters
Letters to the Editor
Portland Gets a Visit from Stormy Daniels! WHAT A COUNTRY!
I, Anonymous Blog
Fix Your Pressure!
by Anonymous
We Hate Calling 911 But We Did
by Anonymous
No Respite!
by Anonymous
We Were There First!
by Anonymous
Your depression is depressing
by Anonymous
I Made the Mistake of Tellin' It Like It Is!
by Anonymous
Apostrophe Apocalypse
by Anonymous
Less Than Zero
by Anonymous
Smarmy Lounge Lizards
by Anonymous
The Trump Effect
by Anonymous
Bluffing a Racist
by Anonymous
Idiot couple at David Byrne
by Anonymous
You Were B.S.
by Anonymous
Mental Health Crisis
by Anonymous
Blame the shitty owner, not the shitty dog
by Anonymous
Hands Off My Laundry!
by Anonymous
Savage Love & Sex
Savage Love
Pissy
by Dan Savage
What’s She Mad About Now?
Was There a Mole in the Trump Campaign?
by Courtenay Hameister
From Slacktivism to Activism
The 11 Best Ways to Make a Difference in Portland this Week: May 23-29
Attend the Vanport Mosaic Festival, Protest the NRA, and Mingle with Abeer Najjar
by Emilly Prado
Summer in the City
The
Mercury
’s Guide to Summer Fun in Portland—and Beyond!
Summer in the City!
by Mercury Staff
Our Favorite Patios for Getting a Sunburn While Day-Drinking
A (Wobbly) Step-by-Step Guide to Portland’s Patio Paradise
by Bri Brey
Here Are Forest Park’s Must-Hike Trails
There’s No Better Time to Enjoy Forest Park
by Kathleen Marie
Pressed for Time? Check Out These Portland “Fake-cations”!
From Oxbow Park to Enchanted Forest, Prepare to CHILL THE FUCK OUT
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
Splash Pads: A Gift to Portland Parents (and Kids, I Guess)
Discover the Joys of Dirty Park Water!
by Elinor Jones
A Month-by-Month Guide to This Summer’s Best Shows
The
Mercury
’s Official Summer Concert Preview!
by Ben Salmon
It’s Time to Learn Some Nude Beach Etiquette!
How to Not Be a Jerk and/or a Creep at Sauvie Island
by Jenni Moore
Oaks Park Has a New Roller Coaster! I Rode It Again and Again and Again!
An Erudite and Discerning Review of ADRENALINE PEAK
by Kelly Kenoyer
No AC? Go to the Movies!
Portland Summers Are
Hot
. Movie Theaters Are Cool!
by Ned Lannamann
You’re Riding Your Bike Wrong
Great Job Biking! Now Maybe You Can Start Doing It Right!
by The
Portland Mercury
Bicycle Gang
From Treehouses to Yurts, Here are Five Great Ways to Get Out of Portland
Exploring the Pacific Northwest—On the Cheap
by Andrea Damewood
Opinion
A New Chapter of Accountability in City Hall
by Alex Zielinski