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Ashley Gifford

Ashley Gifford

Ashley Gifford is a contributor to Willamette Week

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

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Three New Lawsuits Offer a Snapshot of Oregon’s Political Landscape

Three New Lawsuits Offer a Snapshot of Oregon’s Political Landscape


Kevin Mannix Files Ballot Initiative to End Estate Tax

Kevin Mannix Files Ballot Initiative to End Estate Tax


Former City Commissioner Carmen Rubio Named Executive Director at Youth Nonprofit

Former City Commissioner Carmen Rubio Named Executive Director at Youth Nonprofit


Willamette Week Presents: Pie Talk

Willamette Week Presents: Pie Talk


Old Town Brewing to Host Inaugural Old Baby Pageant

Old Town Brewing to Host Inaugural Old Baby Pageant


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