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Ticket Alert: Pearl Jam, Dan + Shay, and More...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/23

Plus, PDX Live and More Event Updates for February 22 by EverOut Staff Seattle-born grunge icons Pearl Jam are coming to Portland this spring to support their forthcoming new album, Dark Matter. Country pop duo Dan + Shay have announced a stop in Ridgefield this September. Plus, PDX Live will bring acts including the Japanese House, Elle King, and Sierra Ferrell to Pioneer Courthouse Square this summer. Read on for

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Will the Timbers Show Up? A 2024 Season Preview

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

Will the mistakes of last season continue to haunt the Timbers? And is it a new day for the Thorns? by Abe Asher The Portland Timbers’ 2023 season ended early in embarrassing fashion last November with a lopsided loss at Providence Park that ended the team’s playoff hopes. When the dust settled, 2023 was the second-worst season in the club’s MLS history. On Saturday night, the Timbers will return to Providence Park

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Theater Review: Oregon Ballet Theatre's Peter Pan Is...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

Children taking umbrage at the theater have, once again, found their voices elevated in the careful reviews of critic Robert Ham. by Robert Ham Since his arrival in this world in 1902 via the pen of Scottish writer J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan has proven to be one of fiction’s most malleable characters. He has inspired multiple books, films, stage productions, and TV specials. The boy who wouldn't grow up has been such a

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Let's Eat! The Portland Mercury's Sandwich Week Ends...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

44 paths diverged in the woods, and at the end of each was a Mercury Sandwich Week Sandwich. SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH SANDWICH where you—our passionate, snacky readers—can choose from 47 different sandwiches, at 47 different locations. by Mercury Promotions Every day, in the United States, an adult person has a nearly 50 percent chance of eating a

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POP QUIZ PDX: Sassy Ass Trivia About KILLERS (of the...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

See how well YOU score on this week's local quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HEY THERE, BRAINY BUTT! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week, your brain will be tested on how much you know about local KILLERS... and yes, that includes animals, sports stars, and even boring old murderers. 🥱 But how did you

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Drown, F*ckface

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

by Anonymous Heyo random dude on the street corner, I'm really sorry I splashed you. I was driving, I didn't realize how deep the puddle was, I didn't really clock my speed and I meant the "I'm sorry!" I yelled as I went past. Based on your language the puddle via myself got you good. I'm sorry about that. That said, I've never gone through the effort of throwing a brick at someone's window though. So fuck you. I hope every tiny thing

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Good Morning, News: Dems Cave to GOP on Measure 110,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! There are two things you love: Sandwiches and SEX. And this week, we've got a lot of both, with the Mercury's Sandwich

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Charter Reform: City Approves Lucrative Salary,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

Portland's new governing structure calls for a handful of deputy city administrators. Commissioners aren't sure they can recruit them. by Courtney Vaughn Portland is one step closer to transitioning control of city operations from elected politicians to professional managers. Portland City Council approved the city’s human resources department to hire five interim deputy city administrators for a one-year contract,

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Film Review: In The Taste of Things Simple Pleasures...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/22

Trần Anh Hùng’s portrait of 19th century French countryside haute cuisine sizzles with scintillating restraint. by Julianne Bell Early on in The Taste of Things, a renowned chef asks a young culinary prodigy to taste a consommé and note how the flavor has changed. The prodigy concludes that it’s become less strong, and the chef agrees. “What you lose in taste you gain in color,” he says, explaining that

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This Week on the Savage Love Podcast: Men and Feet

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/21

Plus on the Magnum: "Going Solo" with Peter McGraw by Mercury Promotions Why is it always men that are into foot fetishes? And speaking of feet, a woman has a pair of fetish shoes that no longer fit. She wants to make sure they go to a loving home, but how? Our guest this week is Peter McGraw, author of Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of your Own. In this antidote to Valentine’s Day, Dan and Peter talk

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Hear in Portland: Portland-Based Vocalist and...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/21

Dreckig, Soul Day Exquisite, Chibia Roman Norfleet and Be Present Art Group, Yawa, Jacque Hammond Sheer Mag not one, but two leap day shows Sheer Mag intimate space by Jenni Moore There’s an overwhelming amount of national music news to peruse, upcoming albums and tours looming—from mega-stars like Beyoncé, not to mention all the other touring acts coming through Portland this year and the Portland Jazz Festival's

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Good Morning, News: Rideshare Drivers Want Better...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/21

by Taylor Griggs The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! A few announcements for you today: • It's SANDWICH WEEK. Get yourself a delicious $8 sandwich at one of the many spots

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Portland Rideshare Drivers Call for Government Reform...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/21

Workers cite low pay, a lack of fare transparency, and differences in worker protections in Oregon and Washington. Advocates say the path to change is through government action. by Taylor Griggs Bob Nesbitt had a long career in sales. After retirement, he turned to the gig economy to earn some extra income. Nesbitt, now 75, has been driving nearly full-time for Uber and Lyft in the Portland-Vancouver area for about

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Savage Love: Routine Maintenance

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/20

Maintenance sex: A necessary (often fun) chore or nonconsensual nonsense? Dan Savage weighs in. by Dan Savage [I’m off this week. Please enjoy this column that originally ran in December of 2014. — Dan] What is your stance on maintenance sex? I’d never thought about the issue until reading Amy Poehler’s new memoir. I didn’t find anything she said controversial and was surprised when this quote blew up in the

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L'Orange Culinary Delights Linger on the Mind

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/20

Portland winery restaurant L’Orange is French, it’s Pacific Northwest, it’s a little bit Mediterranean depending on the mood, and it’s probably food critic Andrea Damewood's favorite new restaurant. Chef Joel Stocks can charge a mint for his cooking, but at L’Orange, no entree tops $29, with portions that are right sized to allow you to taste around, without feeling like you and your date are splitting peas. by Andrea Damewood

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Good Morning, News: Former Oregon Duck Is a GOAT,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/20

by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Today’s high is a whopping 59 degrees with scattered showers. In other words, welcome to the jungle! In LOCAL

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Prolab Dance’s Latest Work Unfolded Physically,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/19

New work from local arts group ProLab Dance, "when we were Ocean" unfolded physically, virtually, and upon the ceiling of Kendall Planetarium. Critic Robert Ham was delighted by it, even as he was surprised by the number of children in attendance—and how much they also seemed to enjoy it. by Robert Ham A pre-recorded announcement played before the beginning of when we were Ocean, offering a message of

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The Top 36 Events in Portland This Week: Feb 19–25, 2024

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/19

Mahalia, Peter Pan, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff We've taken stock of everything that happening this week and handpicked the very best things to do, from Mahalia: In Real Life to Blackstar Symphony: The Music Of David Bowie with John Cameron Mitchell and from Peter Pan to The Psychology of Serial Killers. MONDAY VISUAL ART AIDS Memorial QuiltConceived in 1985 by human rights activist Cleve Jones, the AIDS

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THE TRASH REPORT: Trump's Cute Shoes, Zendaya's Shiny...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/19

by Elinor Jones What's happening, hot stuffs? Welcome to The Trash Report: President's Day Edition! Today we'll be asking the hottest question: WWGWD? Yes, Trash Pandas, that's What Would George Washington do? Warning: the Founding Fathers were problematic to say the least, so he will be a bad judge. Today is one of those holidays that some employers honor and some have never heard of; if you have to work today, simply let your boss know

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Good Morning, News: Oregon Playing Academic Catch-Up,...

Portland Mercury ·

2024/02/19

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! If you're already starving this morning, here's your lunch and dinner plans: It's the Mercury's SANDWICH WEEK, kicking

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