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Review: In Lauren Gunderson's stage adaptation, Louisa May Alcott plays a central role among her creations, bringing an old-favorite novel into the modern age.
At Portland Center Stage, an author joins her ‘Little Women’ onstage • Oregon ArtsWatch
Review: In Lauren Gunderson's stage adaptation, Louisa May Alcott plays a central role among her creations, bringing an old-favorite novel into the modern age.
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November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Review: In Lauren Gunderson's stage adaptation, Louisa May Alcott plays a central role among her creations, bringing an old-favorite novel into the modern age.
Dmae Lo Roberts' new podcast gets the lowdown from director Charles Grant and star La'Tevin Alexander on this year's Dickens classic onstage at Portland Playhouse.
Stage & Studio: A timely ‘Christmas Carol’ • Oregon ArtsWatch
Dmae Lo Roberts' new podcast gets the lowdown from director Charles Grant and star La'Tevin Alexander on this year's Dickens classic onstage at Portland Playhouse.
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November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Dmae Lo Roberts' new podcast gets the lowdown from director Charles Grant and star La'Tevin Alexander on this year's Dickens classic onstage at Portland Playhouse.
In an exhibit through Dec. 21 at Bush Barn Art Center, the Scottish-born Portland artist expands a traditional home craft technique to create extraordinary nude portraits.
In Salem, Jo Hamilton’s art of nude crochet • Oregon ArtsWatch
In an exhibit through Dec. 21 at Bush Barn Art Center, the Scottish-born Portland artist expands a traditional home craft technique to create extraordinary nude portraits.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In an exhibit through Dec. 21 at Bush Barn Art Center, the Scottish-born Portland artist expands a traditional home craft technique to create extraordinary nude portraits.
The violinist and teacher discusses his long, strange trip from son of a Philadelphia violin teacher to head of a concert rock band and teaching academy.
It’s the journey, not the destination: Talking with concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer on the eve of his 25th anniversary Rock the Holidays tour • Oregon ArtsWatch
The violinist and teacher discusses his long, strange trip from son of a Philadelphia violin teacher to head of a concert rock band and teaching academy.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The violinist and teacher discusses his long, strange trip from son of a Philadelphia violin teacher to head of a concert rock band and teaching academy.
On Thanksgiving Day, creating a bigger table for a more sustaining and convivial feast.
Cranberries and the art of thanks • Oregon ArtsWatch
On Thanksgiving Day, creating a bigger table for a more sustaining and convivial feast.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
On Thanksgiving Day, creating a bigger table for a more sustaining and convivial feast.
Also this week: Benedict Cumberbatch plays a grieving widower in "The Thing with Feathers," and "WTO/99" chronicles the Battle of Seattle.
FilmWatch Weekly: ‘Eternity’ with Miles Teller, ‘Rebuilding’ with Josh O’Connor, and more • Oregon ArtsWatch
Also this week: Benedict Cumberbatch plays a grieving widower in "The Thing with Feathers," and "WTO/99" chronicles the Battle of Seattle.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Also this week: Benedict Cumberbatch plays a grieving widower in "The Thing with Feathers," and "WTO/99" chronicles the Battle of Seattle.
The conductor, teacher, violinist, and founder of Metropolitan Youth Symphony discusses his journey from Hungary – fleeing first Nazis and then Soviets – to Portland.
The power of music: Talking with Lajos Balogh • Oregon ArtsWatch
The conductor, teacher, violinist, and founder of Metropolitan Youth Symphony discusses his journey from Hungary – fleeing first Nazis and then Soviets – to Portland.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The conductor, teacher, violinist, and founder of Metropolitan Youth Symphony discusses his journey from Hungary – fleeing first Nazis and then Soviets – to Portland.
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, musician and Ukrainian folklorist Inna Kovtun highlights a winter festival, and an arts & farm festival bridges the urban/rural gap.
Season’s Greetings: A Ukrainian Winterfest and an Arts & Agriculture Holiday Market • Oregon ArtsWatch
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, musician and Ukrainian folklorist Inna Kovtun highlights a winter festival, and an arts & farm festival bridges the urban/rural gap.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, musician and Ukrainian folklorist Inna Kovtun highlights a winter festival, and an arts & farm festival bridges the urban/rural gap.
Victor’s two-part book about the mountain man who helped form Oregon’s provisional government drew national attention.
Frances Fuller Victor’s history of Joe Meek, ‘The River of the West,’ was a ‘barbaric yaup of joy’ • Oregon ArtsWatch
Victor’s two-part book about the mountain man who helped form Oregon’s provisional government drew national attention.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Victor’s two-part book about the mountain man who helped form Oregon’s provisional government drew national attention.
The Little Theatre on the Bay presents a double-header of Christmas plays, followed by its ‘Little Ole Christmas Opry,’ in the renovated 1924 theater.
Best Christmas ever! North Bend’s Liberty Theatre completes 10-year-restoration just in time for holiday shows • Oregon ArtsWatch
The Little Theatre on the Bay presents a double-header of Christmas plays, followed by its ‘Little Ole Christmas Opry,’ in the renovated 1924 theater.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Little Theatre on the Bay presents a double-header of Christmas plays, followed by its ‘Little Ole Christmas Opry,’ in the renovated 1924 theater.
At least $867,000 in previously approved funding is in danger as the Oregon Legislature grapples with sharp cuts in federal funding and a big state budget shortfall.
Oregon poised to cut arts & culture funding as advocates push for more support • Oregon ArtsWatch
At least $867,000 in previously approved funding is in danger as the Oregon Legislature grapples with sharp cuts in federal funding and a big state budget shortfall.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
At least $867,000 in previously approved funding is in danger as the Oregon Legislature grapples with sharp cuts in federal funding and a big state budget shortfall.
The artists' works in "Passing Time," on view through November 29th at Gallery 114, use grids to reflect on duration and the ephemeral. Sue Taylor reviews.
Sally Finch & Phil Harris: Tide and Time… • Oregon ArtsWatch
The artists' works in "Passing Time," on view through November 29th at Gallery 114, use grids to reflect on duration and the ephemeral. Sue Taylor reviews.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The artists' works in "Passing Time," on view through November 29th at Gallery 114, use grids to reflect on duration and the ephemeral. Sue Taylor reviews.
Rogue Valley Symphony will play original orchestrations of the singer’s classic songs at the Bowmer Theatre; Joan Ellison, who specializes in restoring and performing Garland’s tunes, will be the vocalist.
‘A Judy Garland Christmas’ promises to bring some Hollywood magic to Ashland • Oregon ArtsWatch
Rogue Valley Symphony will play original orchestrations of the singer’s classic songs at the Bowmer Theatre; Joan Ellison, who specializes in restoring and performing Garland’s tunes, will be the vocalist.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Rogue Valley Symphony will play original orchestrations of the singer’s classic songs at the Bowmer Theatre; Joan Ellison, who specializes in restoring and performing Garland’s tunes, will be the vocalist.
Celebrate the season with this fall-themed crossword puzzle.
PuzzleWatch: Autumnal Art • Oregon ArtsWatch
Celebrate the season with this fall-themed crossword puzzle.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Celebrate the season with this fall-themed crossword puzzle.
Barcelona's Lali Ayguadé Company performs "Runa," a duet delving into the rubble of the past and a relationship that has undergone melancholic shifts.
At White Bird, a dance of memory and loss • Oregon ArtsWatch
Barcelona's Lali Ayguadé Company performs "Runa," a duet delving into the rubble of the past and a relationship that has undergone melancholic shifts.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Barcelona's Lali Ayguadé Company performs "Runa," a duet delving into the rubble of the past and a relationship that has undergone melancholic shifts.
A (re)consideration of the Portland indie rock band on the occasion of their recent orchestral collaboration, part of the symphony’s “Sounds Like Portland” festival.
As it ever was: The Decemberists with the Oregon Symphony • Oregon ArtsWatch
A (re)consideration of the Portland indie rock band on the occasion of their recent orchestral collaboration, part of the symphony’s “Sounds Like Portland” festival.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:46 PM
A (re)consideration of the Portland indie rock band on the occasion of their recent orchestral collaboration, part of the symphony’s “Sounds Like Portland” festival.
After months of discussion, the Metro Council votes to transfer management of the three downtown performance buildings to the City of Portland by July 1, 2027.
City will take back management of Portland’5 performance halls • Oregon ArtsWatch
After months of discussion, the Metro Council votes to transfer management of the three downtown performance buildings to the City of Portland by July 1, 2027.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
After months of discussion, the Metro Council votes to transfer management of the three downtown performance buildings to the City of Portland by July 1, 2027.
In a digital world, master printer Paul Mullowney provides an analog training ground for both professional artists and underserved populations.
Mullowney Printing Company: An idea factory for a collaborative community of artists • Oregon ArtsWatch
In a digital world, master printer Paul Mullowney provides an analog training ground for both professional artists and underserved populations.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In a digital world, master printer Paul Mullowney provides an analog training ground for both professional artists and underserved populations.
In a slow week for big releases, a few under-the-radar movies get a turn in the spotlight before Thanksgiving weekend.
FilmWatch Weekly: ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,’ ‘Nuremberg,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ and more • Oregon ArtsWatch
In a slow week for big releases, a few under-the-radar movies get a turn in the spotlight before Thanksgiving weekend.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
In a slow week for big releases, a few under-the-radar movies get a turn in the spotlight before Thanksgiving weekend.
After a decade-plus in the making, the Portland Art Museum's new spaces are now open to the public. John Weber reviews.
The Rothko Pavilion opens! • Oregon ArtsWatch
After a decade-plus in the making, the Portland Art Museum's new spaces are now open to the public. John Weber reviews.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
After a decade-plus in the making, the Portland Art Museum's new spaces are now open to the public. John Weber reviews.
PO’s seasonal warhorse production at The Keller, running through November 23, hits all the marks.
A tragedy crackling with comedy: Portland Opera’s “La Bohème” • Oregon ArtsWatch
PO’s seasonal warhorse production at The Keller, running through November 23, hits all the marks.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
PO’s seasonal warhorse production at The Keller, running through November 23, hits all the marks.
El Akkad's book, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This," is a blistering reflection on the Israel-Hamas war.
Portland author Omar El Akkad wins 2025 National Book Award in Nonfiction • Oregon ArtsWatch
El Akkad's book, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This," is a blistering reflection on the Israel-Hamas war.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
El Akkad's book, "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This," is a blistering reflection on the Israel-Hamas war.
Sustaining grants from the Oregon Arts Commission for nonprofit arts groups throughout the state will total $1,759,580 in fiscal 2026, a slight rise from 2025.
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Sustaining grants from the Oregon Arts Commission for nonprofit arts groups throughout the state will total $1,759,580 in fiscal 2026, a slight rise from 2025.
Gratitude and love, comfort and joy, and all the Messiahs.
Winter wonderment: From Thanksgiving through Christmas with Oregon choirs • Oregon ArtsWatch
Gratitude and love, comfort and joy, and all the Messiahs.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Gratitude and love, comfort and joy, and all the Messiahs.
“Little Women,” lots of musicals, and Recta the drag clown are among the offerings for this holiday season. Plus: Continuing shows and Rogue Theater Company’s new season.
DramaWatch: Late fall shows, from Christmasy to classical … and beyond • Oregon ArtsWatch
“Little Women,” lots of musicals, and Recta the drag clown are among the offerings for this holiday season. Plus: Continuing shows and Rogue Theater Company’s new season.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
“Little Women,” lots of musicals, and Recta the drag clown are among the offerings for this holiday season. Plus: Continuing shows and Rogue Theater Company’s new season.