News In a June 18, 2007, video about the burgeoning arts scene in Old Town-Chinatown, Gavin Shettler effuses about the vibrancy of the Portland Art Center he founded. While taking an Oregon Public Broadcas ... More
A Messy Picture
Troubles mount for an art center director struggling to hold together the organization he founded.
News In a June 18, 2007, video about the burgeoning arts scene in Old Town-Chinatown, Gavin Shettler effuses about the vibrancy of the Portland Art Center he founded. While taking an Oregon Public Broadcas ... More
The Nachtigal Duo
Grassroots early music on the rise in PDX
Performance Jan Groh had asked for a flute for Christmas. And so of course she got, instead, a cheap plastic recorder. “I was probably 6 or 7,” she says. “I didn’t know the difference.&rdq ... More
UPDATE: ALL the Members of the Portland Art Center Board Quit
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UPDATE: WWire has learned the last PAC board member, Victor Maldonado, resigned at 1:52 pm today. According to fellow former board member Katherine Ace, "[PAC] director Gavin Shettler has real problems communicating, especially with his board." She goes on to cl... More
Why Am I Crying?: Sing-Along Grease Reviewed
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I have a feeling I was assigned to cover Cinema 21's Sing-Along Grease as penance for my harsh review of Stumptown Stages' geriatric production this time last year of the evergreen musical (you know, the one paid for by and starring Corey... More
Brandon Garbot
Fourteen-year-old violin phenom debuts at the Schnitz.
Performance “Prodigy” is a word so loaded in classical music it’s become downright damning. Today’s bright young musical talent becomes tomorrow’s also-ran. (Remember shoulder-baring ... More
More Details On The Temporary Injunction to Domestic Partnership
News A small fight broke out in the first few minutes of today's hearing that ended with a judge issuing a temporary injunction against domestic partnership taking effect next week in Oregon.
An unidentified man skirmished with two security guards during Judge Michael Mosman's opening statements at the Mark O. Hatfield Courthouse. Once re... More
WTF? Jan 2 Domestic Partnerships Called Off - For Now (Updated with BRO comment)
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A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against HB 2007, the law providing domestic partnership rights and benefits which was to have gone into effect next Wednesday, Jan. 2.
The ruling by federal judge Michael Mosman means HB 2007 will not legally ta... More
Been There, Done That
New state domestic partnership law starts Jan. 2. Good? Yes. Exciting? Well…
News Mike and Steve have been through this before. In 2004, they rushed to Multnomah County offices to get a marriage license after county officials began granting same-sex marriages. There, the couple of ... More
Gregory Miles Harris, Thursday, Dec. 20
Music [QUIRK POP] Gregory Miles Harris can’t sit still. Adjusting and then readjusting his green knit cap, the quirky local songwriter shifts in his chair, pulling at his sweater sleeves. He stops bouncing his foot to untie and then retie his sneakers. “The fact that you even know who I... More
Gregory Miles Harris Thursday, Dec. 20
This quirky songwriter is a sensitive cat, but he’s got darn sharp pop claws.
Music Stories [QUIRK POP] Gregory Miles Harris can’t sit still. Adjusting and then readjusting his green knit cap, the quirky local songwriter shifts in his chair, pulling at his sweater sleeves. He stops bou ... More
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Attention, shoppers: Loud Protestant hymn singing in Aisle 3. Opera Theater Oregon: Opera Cinema—Carmen
Buxom Madsen-Bradford Bares All as Carmen. Altar Boyz
All genuflect to the catholic tastes of a cult musical hit. Amy Schwartz Moretti
What does it say about Portland arts that the 30-year-old concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony is leaving for Georgia? Portland Gay Men's Chorus
A bunch of gay guys singing the words of Jesus, Gandhi...and Mother Teresa? Brian Ferriso
New Portland Art Museum executive director says what he really thinks about football fans and art snobs. Jun Iwasaki & the Oregon Symphony
A new town, a new sound and a big raise for this young violinist. Key Turn Project
Free eats and cheap drinks can't save a free-falling new dance company. Wade Mccollum
What a standout Portland actor really thinks about local theater.
The artist/inventor/entrepreneur returns to Portland, golden tits and bling in tow. Portland Sacred Harp Singing
Attention, shoppers: Loud Protestant hymn singing in Aisle 3. Opera Theater Oregon: Opera Cinema—Carmen
Buxom Madsen-Bradford Bares All as Carmen. Altar Boyz
All genuflect to the catholic tastes of a cult musical hit. Amy Schwartz Moretti
What does it say about Portland arts that the 30-year-old concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony is leaving for Georgia? Portland Gay Men's Chorus
A bunch of gay guys singing the words of Jesus, Gandhi...and Mother Teresa? Brian Ferriso
New Portland Art Museum executive director says what he really thinks about football fans and art snobs. Jun Iwasaki & the Oregon Symphony
A new town, a new sound and a big raise for this young violinist. Key Turn Project
Free eats and cheap drinks can't save a free-falling new dance company. Wade Mccollum
What a standout Portland actor really thinks about local theater.
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