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Ashley Gifford

Ashley Gifford

Ashley Gifford is a contributor to Willamette Week

Time-Based Arts Festival Marks 30 Years of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art
Performance

Time-Based Arts Festival Marks 30 Years of Portland Institute for Contemporary Art

More shows will start earlier this year, thanks to audience feedback.

By Ashley GiffordAugust 26, 2025 at 4:31 pm PDT

Puppeteers for Fears’ “Robopocalypse: The Musical!” Is Not Your Kid’s Puppet Rock Opera
Performance

Puppeteers for Fears’ “Robopocalypse: The Musical!” Is Not Your Kid’s Puppet Rock Opera

The Ashland-based troupe brings their “Muppets-Meets-Tron”-style show to Alberta Abbey for a July 10–19 run.

By Ashley GiffordJuly 01, 2025 at 3:57 pm PDT

John Brodie’s “Friends of Doom” Makes Sense of Chaotically Colorful Linework
Visual Arts

John Brodie’s “Friends of Doom” Makes Sense of Chaotically Colorful Linework

Jodie Cavalier and Alley Frey turned their garage into Portland’s latest home-based art gallery.

By Ashley GiffordJune 24, 2025 at 3:51 pm PDT

Portland Art Museum’s Annual Cinema Unbound Awards Raise Funds and Morale
Movies

Portland Art Museum’s Annual Cinema Unbound Awards Raise Funds and Morale

Sarah Sherman, Marco Brambilla, Carson Ellis and Colin Meloy join PAM CUT’s ranks of award-winning auteurs.

By Ashley GiffordMay 27, 2025 at 4:24 pm PDT
City Recovers $6.7 Million From Scam That Targeted the Water Bureau

City Recovers $6.7 Million From Scam That Targeted the Water Bureau


City Cancels PCEF Bid Solicitation to Comply With Mayor’s DEI Order

City Cancels PCEF Bid Solicitation to Comply With Mayor’s DEI Order


New Home Design Event NestFest Debuts Sept. 20

New Home Design Event NestFest Debuts Sept. 20


BodyVox Opens Its Dance Floor Every First Friday

BodyVox Opens Its Dance Floor Every First Friday


Top OHSU Executive Loses His Job

Top OHSU Executive Loses His Job


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