Arts & Culture
The prospect of life after college can be terrifying in and of itself: There’s no monster or murderer waiting behind a door or around a corner—instead, it’s a whole wide world full of uncertainty. Trying to find a foothold in the chaos might be the scariest thing about becoming an adult.
April Streeter has been a dedicated cyclist for nearly six years and has no plans to buy a car in the near future. “I totally believe that cars are practical, especially in Portland’s rainy climate, but strongly encourage women to take advantage of our great biking infrastructure,” said Streeter, a women’s cycling advocate and author of the book Women on Wheels. Streeter will speak at Portland State’s Bike Hub next week to encourage students and city residents to ride.
Risotto is a fickle friend in the pasta world. It can take an eternity to cook and has a temperamental texture that can be grainy or totally mushy when its ratios are wrong. That’s why Israeli couscous is a college kid’s secret weapon for consistently flawless mock-risotto.
When Quentin Tarantino appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson to promote his new movie Django Unchained a couple weeks ago, Ferguson began the interview by remarking on Tarantino’s casual wardrobe, calling it a return to “video store chic.” It was a funny reminder of the legend of Tarantino, which, more than two decades into his career, I think people tend to forget.
Portland State’s Littman and White Galleries will put student art on display this month, and it’s not too late for aspiring artists to get involved.
The exhibition, titled “Open,” will hang from Thursday, Jan. 17, to Wednesday, Jan. 30. Works will be selected by guest juror and Portland-based art writer John Motley. The Littman Gallery will accept submissions through this Thursday.
November and December are doubleheaders for gluttony. Between indulging in holiday hams, puddings and pies and a heaping dose of joyous drinking, it’s about time for some serious body recovery.
Each work of found art in graphic design senior Elizabeth Thompson’s recently opened art show, “Unsigned,” is a medley of contributions by anonymous users consisting of scribbles, doodles, sketches and vaporous bits of text. The show features a series of collected illustration boards salvaged from Blick Art Materials in the Pearl District.
This scrumptious soup tastes like it came from a classy restaurant even though it’s really concocted from a can. If you’re looking for cheap eats that will still impress your guests, look no further: This savory tomato bisque has a gorgeous color and a taste that is rich and flavorful.
The first realization I came to when watching Chris Eyre’s 1998 film Smoke Signals, playing this weekend at PSU’s 5th Avenue Cinema, was that I don’t know the first thing about what life is like for modern Native Americans. I assume that many of us without family or other connections to the culture have no idea.
For the eighth consecutive year, da Vinci Arts Middle School will be showcasing both local and budding artists in a winter art fair. The fair will feature an assortment of art for sale, including paintings, jewelry, stoneware, ceramics, sculptures, photographs and metal works. There will also be live music, hands-on activities and food available.
Yoga seems to be everywhere in Portland, with dozens of gyms and institutes offering courses around town. Numerous Portland State students take classes from Campus Rec or for credit, believing that if they attain physical wellness through the sequences and controlled breathing of the practice, yoga can help them lead a more mindful and healthy life.