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The Brothers Size Breaks the Fourth Wall, Fractures...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

Portland Center Stage’s production of a play by the co-writer of Moonlight is exciting but feels uneven. by Jenna Fletcher With a bracing musical elegy, the three actors of The Brothers Size enter the Armory’s main stage, each announcing his own entrance and joining in song to build a rhythmic performance, invoking traditions of oral storytelling, old negro spirituals, and the echoed songs of a chain gang

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Update: PSU Says Pressure From City Councilor Didn't...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

After Councilor Mitch Green made controversial threats to withhold city funding for Portland State University over its handling of pro-Palestine voices, students received letters of dropped charges. by Kevin Foster Updated: 11:55 am April 28 Originally published: 11:47 am April 26 Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from Portland State University about its decision regarding student conduct

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NOW HIRING: Art Director for the Portland Mercury and...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

by Wm. Steven Humphrey ALERT! ALERT! Noisy Creek, the parent company for the Portland Mercury and The Stranger (in Seattle) is now hiring for a FULL TIME ART DIRECTOR. Could this be you or someone you know? Check out the following job listing, and let's find out! Job Title: Art Director for Noisy Creek Salary: $90,000-$120,000 DOE Noisy Creek is hiring an Art Director to join our vibrant and growing team. This position will lead the

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The Top 37 Events in Portland This Week: April 28–May...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

Denzel Curry, The One Motorcycle Show, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff They say April showers bring May flowers, but you can also expect top-notch events from Denzel Curry's Mischievous South Tour to Professor Brian Cox and from The One Motorcycle Show to the Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta this week. MONDAY READINGS & TALKS 2025 Oregon Book AwardsTo add even more titles to your TBR list, don't miss this

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THE TRASH REPORT: Pope Dies of JD Vance Exposure, the...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

Line up, trash pandas! It's time for your weekly garbage can of hot, sweaty gossip. by Elinor Jones Hello, beautifuls! It's me, Elinor Jones, back with another Trash Report for your eyes and your hearts. Did you know that the latest PRINT ISSUE of the Mercury is out now, which is a GUIDE TO FUN?! There's a bonus Trash Report in there. And then Mercury editor-in-chief Wm. Steven Humphrey asked if I had anything else

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Good Morning, News: PSU Student Violations Dropped,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

by Wm. Steven Humphrey If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there

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TriMet Park & Poop

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/28

by Anonymous Walking home from my MAX stop everyday I can't help but noticing, while I cross the parking lot, there's a long line of neatly placed piles of dog poop at the top of each parking space. So basically, someone's driving here once per day to let their dog out and poop? And also parking one space down from their previous days space? I guess I'll find out tomorrow if there's an additional pile. (Also please stop).

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Forest Park Controversy, a...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/27

by Wm. Steven HumphreyGOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) • City Council to Overturn Hearings Officer's Approval of PGE Forest

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PSU Drops Penalties Against Student Protesters Amid...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/26

After Councilor Mitch Green made controversial threats to withhold city funding for Portland State University over its handling of pro-Palestine voices, students received letters of dropped charges. by Kevin Foster Following a threat from Portland City Councilor Mitch Green to vote against city funding for Portland State University’s (PSU) new performing arts center, students say the university has dropped all code

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This Week in Portland Food News

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

A David Lynch-Themed Bar, Grandma Pizza, and A Mexican Snack Shop by EverOut Staff This week brings focaccia sandwiches, grandma pizza, Mexican snacks, ramen, and a David Lynch-themed bar. Read about all of those below, plus events happening this weekend, like Portland Spring Cider Fest. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide. OPENINGS Bar HollywoodThere's a new watering hole in town for David Lynch

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

Portland Independent Bookstore Day, Oregon Potters Association Ceramics Showcase, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff This weekend will deliver the perfect weather (not too hot, not too cold) to run around to events from Portland Independent Bookstore Day to an author talk with Aubrey Gordon and from the Oregon Potters Association Ceramics Showcase to Making Earth Cool Earth Day Celebration

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Good Morning, News: FBI Arrests Wisconsin Judge,...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. Good Morning, Portland! And welcome back global warming! She was always with us but she's a little more evident on days like Thursday, which topped out at a record-breaking 81 degrees. Cherished local icon KOIN meteorologist Josh

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Dear Atheists

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

by Anonymous I’ve been sitting with this for a while. How to say thank you, how to offer respect, without wrapping it all up too neatly. So here it is, just as it comes: I’ve learned from you. From your perspective, your questions, your clarity. You’ve challenged assumptions I didn’t even realize I was holding, and in doing that, helped me understand my own views more deeply. It’s not just the role you play, though I do think it’s an

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Lets try something else

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

by Anonymous Hey Portland It's that weird chick that lives in the background and kinda freaks you out but might be cool. I have a message from this little SE apartment I feel lucky have and share. Maybe we should stop...like doing any of this shit. Why are we having our dish soap and hand towels delivered by the same company that delivered that shitty dress that didn't fit and that gift you got for your dad that he's yet to even open. In

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An Open Letter To SKAM, Part II

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

by Anonymous Dear SKAM; I couldn’t help but notice you never wrote me back. I know it’s only been a week since I started going in on you, but I would figure someone as petty and full of free time as you would at least write something vague in reply, but no. You haven’t. What, am I chopped liver to you? Am I not big time enough to warrant a reply? No showing up to my work with your cronies to stalk me? Not even gonna send me a death

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Spring Specials to Try in Portland Right Now

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/25

Asparagus, Rhubarb, and More by EverOut Staff As Portland bursts into bloom, local restaurants and bakeries are highlighting the exquisite flavors of the season, such as asparagus, rhubarb, ramps, lavender, and more. Get your fill with our guide below, which includes everything from Lauretta Jean's's asparagus-topped pizza to Cornet Custard's frozen green tea and plum custard. For more ideas, check out our food and

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Did People Go to the Beach Today or Something??

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/24

by Anonymous Where the fuck is everybody? Whatever I guess. Glad it's been sparsly populated, and (mostly) peaceful. Please continue with the chill vibes.

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Ticket Alert: Band of Horses & Iron and Wine, Kings...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/24

Plus, Sasha Colby and More Event Updates for April 24 by EverOut Staff Ready for another round of ticket drops? Longtime friends Band of Horses & Iron and Wine, who recorded a covers album together in 2015, are teaming up once again for a joint headline tour. West Coast rap icons including E-40, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and DJ Quick are bringing their Kings Of The West tour to the Moda Center this summer. Plus,

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/24

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events

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Name All the Punk and Metal Cameos in Nasalrod’s New...

Portland Mercury ·

2025/04/24

“The Maker” is a mini-epic and love letter to Portland. by Ben Salmon The new music video for Nasalrod’s “The Maker” is packed with famous cameos, iconic Portland locales, and some pretty goofy special effects. The rip-roarin’ track is featured on 2024’s In The Modern Meatspace—Nasalrod’s split EP with the California punks Victims Family. The video follows a hapless slob (played by Nasalrod’s mononymous

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