Arts & Culture
There are 84,000 chemicals in use in the U.S. today, and only 200 have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency, according to Jennifer Allen, associate professor and fellow at the Institute for Sustainable Solutions.
With the magical date fast approaching, Portland is preparing itself for Halloween. Zombies are rising from the grave and Fantasy for Adults Only is quickly selling out of fishnet tights.
Sweat flows down the faces of the players as they decide how to drive the ball down the field. They only thing on their minds is how to avoid getting tackled or losing possession of that leather-covered oval ball that is the key to scoring and, therefore, winning.
“Opera is little more than a country song,” Said Alexis Hamilton, manager of education and outreach for Portland Opera. “It’s a somebody-done-somebody-wrong song and somebody is going to kill somebody about it. And the emotions have to be big enough to sing a high ‘C’ about it.”
Is there a “clash of civilizations” in the world?
This term was introduced in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks to convey the idea that the West and the Muslim Middle East are natural enemies doomed to a constant state of conflict.
Many walk past the brick façade of In Other Words bookstore without a second glance. A staple of feminist literature in Northeast Portland, the bookstore may blend into the street, but it makes a statement of social justice every day.
Actor James Franco and local filmmaker Gus Van Sant screened My Own Private River at Northeast Portland’s Hollywood Theatre Sunday. The film is comprised of excess footage of actor River Phoenix from Van Sant’s 1991 film, My Own Private Idaho.
If you’re looking for a fast recipe that tastes delicious and will impress your guests, roommates, boyfriend or girlfriend, look no further. This baked salmon recipe requires few ingredients and has a great visual presentation. It’s quick to make and takes very little culinary skill to master. This salmon is simple, savory and a perfectly lean dinner that tastes delectable.
Adam Sorensen’s APEX is a must-see exhibit running at the Portland Art Museum through Jan. 1, leaving more than enough time to absorb the collection’s vast excursion into the emotional depth of both light and dark. The six-painting showcase will evoke endless hours of thought, contemplation and speculation.
In the past few years, shows featuring dancing celebrities and non-celebrities alike have taken over the airwaves. If you’re anything like me, you’ve seen these shows and want to learn some sweet moves yourself. Unfortunately, the prices of many ballroom dancing classes can damper anyone’s dancing spirit.
Sept. 24 marked the beginning of Banned Books Week, an annual event orchestrated by the American Library Association. During this week, readers are encouraged to seek out and explore books deemed inappropriate by school districts.
Powell’s Books hosted its own celebration of banned books Sunday. With speakers, readings and celebration, books once locked away were brought into the spotlight.