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Shannon Wiberg Offers Hands-On Training for the Next Generation of LGBTQ+ and Women DJs
The X-Ray DJ teaches cuing up records, blending tunes and keeping a set moving forward.
By Robert Ham
“Portland’s Favorite Busker” Maeve Stier Takes On Opera and Broadway
“I love receiving energy from people. There’s sort of like a wonderful cycle when you’re performing.”
Kyle Huckabee Turns Portland Real Estate Into Emo Pop Songs
“Alameda Hills broke my will to live / Cardio and classism, what a gift!”
Claudia Meza Brings Humor and Precision to City Cast Podcast
The musician-turned-podcaster is looking to mend Portland’s hard feelings.
By Sophie Peel
Daphne Kauahiʻilani Jenkins Found Her Voice Through Butter Mochi
ʻOno Mau Goods takes a new approach to the Hawaiian dessert staple.
By Lauren Yoshiko
Asia Consent Takes a Victory Lap as a Drag Supermonster
The Portland drag artist has been on the road since winning the reality series, “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula.”
T-Blendz Is Next to Become the City’s Best Barber
The Franklin High School senior is building a reputation for his “alpaca” haircuts.
