“Art of the Brick” at OMSI
by“Art of the Brick” has been heralded by CNN as one of the world’s “must see exhibitions”. Admittedly, this seems a bit ostentatious—how impressive…
Arts & Culture
LVL Up: Up and Coming Band Is Taking Things to the Next Level
by“So what do you guys do to prepare for a set?” “Stretch,” Nick Corbo said as he pulled his arms over his head, and…
Game On: Voices in Video Games Speak Out for Themselves
byOn Oct. 21, 2016, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or SAG-AFTRA, called for a strike against a number…
Tappin’ Feet at the PDX Jazz Festival
byJazz enthusiasts of all ages took their seats and settled in at Winningstad Theater for the Ralph Peterson Triangular show on Feb. 17, 2016….
Portland International Film Festival: Award Winners and Film Previews
byThe Portland International Film Festival is put on yearly by the NW Film Festival. Old Stone A Chinese taxi driver, Lao Shi,…
“Final Fantasy XV:” A Review.
byOriginally announced as “Final Fantasy Versus XIII” back in May of 2006, Square Enix’s latest entry in their flagship RPG series has been a…
Arvie Smith at the Portland Art Museum
byThe Portland Art Museum is a pretty cold place, with its staunchly white walls and an air conditioned breeze that seems to blow even…
Getting Ready for the Nintendo Switch
byAnnounced October 20 2016 with an expected March 2017 release, the Switch––a hybrid home and portable gaming console––is Nintendo’s seventh major video game console…
“Moonlight”: A Review
by“Who is you, Chiron?” Identity is perhaps the most crucial, and yet maddeningly elusive—even contradictory—parts of life. “Moonlight” is all about the challenges, changes,…
Magic and Creativity with Anthony Alvarado
byAnthony Alvarado is a Portland-based writer who teaches at Portland Community College, and he is also the author of a book called “DIY…