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John Pitman Reviews: Ember’s ‘Birds of Paradise’

All Classical Portland 9/12 4:00A John Pitman

John Pitman s latest conversation is with harpist Emily Levin, and a new group named Ember. They specialize in works for harp, violin and cello. Ember s new album (on Azica, to be released in...

8 Fun and Easy Fall Day Trips near Portland

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 9/9 5:43A Portland Monthly Staff

Sip cider in Hood River, get spooked in St. Helens, and celebrate the fall harvest around Wilsonville.

Healing Tone Frequencies and the Seven Chakras

All Classical Portland 9/8 4:00A Natasha Adamson

Music is one of the most powerful stimulators of emotion. We all have that one piece that makes us cry, or a song that we can’t help but dance to. However, some people believe that music and sound...

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest In and Around Lake Oswego

Love Lake Oswego 8/31 12:00A lovelakeoswego

The calendar may say September but it’s Oktoberfest time. How is that? I’ll explain later. The more important thing is, even if you can’t make it to the Munich celebration this year, you can still...

The Best Oregon Beaches Within 3 Hours of Portland

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 8/29 5:54A Sam Stites

Our coast brims with spectacular beaches. Here are nine that will leave you breathless.

Taylor Tomlinson’s Stand-Up

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 8/28 6:24A Matthew Trueherz

Also: Original Practice Shakespeare Fest, and other things to do in Portland this week.

Portland Hotels with Outdoor Pools for Summer Splashing

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 8/26 5:51A Isabel Lemus Kristensen

Why should tourists have all the fun? Avoid the city's overcrowded public pools by treating yourself to a lil' staycation.

What We Love About Lake Oswego in September

Love Lake Oswego 8/24 12:00A lovelakeoswego

FIRST TUESDAY: CELTIC HARPS, RARE INSTRUMENTS AND WONDROUS STORIES WITH LISA LYNNE & ARYEH FRANKFURTER. Do yourselves a favor and gather at the Lake Oswego Library to hear this multi-instrumentalist...

Jon Raymond’s ‘God and Sex’

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 8/21 6:28A Matthew Trueherz

Also: a new Jeff Buckley doc, and other things to do in Portland this week.

Access Recording Project 2025 Participants

All Classical Portland 8/19 4:00A All Classical Radio

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural participants of All Classical Radio s Access Recording Project . The first-of-its-kind initiative will invite Pacific Northwest artists to make use of the...

Waxahatchee is in “The Square”

Portland Monthly (Entertainment) 8/14 6:56A Matthew Trueherz

Also: Lucy Dacus is at Edgefield, and more things to do in Portland this week.

Columbia River Swim Spots and Beaches Within 90 Minutes of Portland

Portland Monthly (Travel & Outdoors) 8/5 6:29A Julia Silverman

Postcard perfect? Not always. But the mighty Columbia is big enough for everyone.

Where to Enjoy Outdoor Dining This Summer in Lake Oswego

Love Lake Oswego 8/3 12:00A lovelakeoswego

Outdoor dining is one of the summer’s greatest pleasures in Lake Oswego. Here are some local restaurants that provide outdoor seating. Pull up a chair and stay a while…that’s what summer is meant for....