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Last night (May 20), Kevin Morby played the Oregon capitol's Revolution Hall, where he was joined onstage by a certified local hero: Portlandia star and Sleater-Kinney founder Carrie Brownstein. Together, they performed the band's 2005 classic "Modern Girl," a track so essential within Sleater-Kinney's enduring catalog Brownstein named her 2015 memoir after it. Watch the surprise performance below.

Brian Lindstrom died on Friday, May 15, 2026 at the age of 65 after a brief battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare, progressive neurological disorder. ArtsWatch's Brian Libby wrote an eloquent tribute to one Portland's most respected filmmakers. Read "In memoriam: Filmmaker Brian Lindstrom" here.

On November 6, 2016, Justin Townes Earle made an important proclamation: He was moving to Portland. "Another new town another new home," he declared on Twitter, just two days before the Presidential election. "Northwest growing on me. I like this rainy motherfucker!"

Portland is safer because Bob Cozzie has dedicated his career to public service. I know our staff and community members join me in thanking him for his leadership.

Investigators later found explosives inside the car, leading to the involvement of an explosive disposal unit after evidence of an explosive device was discovered.

Playwright James Ijames has transplanted the story to a backyard family barbecue in North Carolina, and placed a Black gay man at the center of his play, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2022.

The proposed city-owned center at PSU is projected to generate approximately $98.2 million in total annual economic impact, compared to $84.9 million for a renovated Keller Auditorium, according to a new Economic Impact Analysis by the Chicago-based Hunden Partners consulting firm.

The Glass Menagerie at Shaking the Tree Theatre is a graceful gift of a show that's so quietly beautiful, watching it is like sitting in a rose garden where the individual blossoms slowly unfold as you breathe in their subtle scent.

The Thompson Elk is downtown Portland's talisman, and a hopeful sign for the future after years of post-pandemic struggle.

CoHo hasn't just survived, it has thrived and is ascending, and that is largely thanks to the foundation that Cuomo... laid with the young artists who have come up after him.

Franz Bakery produces up to a million buns per day, showcasing its manufacturing capabilities through free factory tours that attract school groups and adults alike.

Sammy, a three-and-a-half-foot-long ball python, is beautiful with deep brown and gold patches. His skin is cool and smooth, providing a unique experience during yoga.

Portland's reputation as a national Thai food destination has been truly cemented, with a scene that is not only prolific but varied, showcasing hyper-regional and dish-specific offerings.

The tomato soup is silky smooth and appreciably tangy, providing pure comfort food for watching an away game on a rainy day, especially when paired with a grilled cheese.