tag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:/arts-and-culture/feed?format=atomArts & Culture - Portland Monthly2024-03-14T09:00:00-07:00tag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/204582024-03-14T09:00:00-07:002024-03-14T09:29:15-07:00Curated Things to Do in Portland This Week: Nowruz, Women in Film, Tim HeideckerFISK celebrates the Persian new year, Portland women directors return to the big screen, and "Tim" hosts an uncomfortable show. FISK celebrates the Persian new year, Portland women directors return to the big screen, and "Tim" hosts an uncomfortable show. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/226562024-03-12T07:15:00-07:002024-03-12T07:07:31-07:00This Guidebook Tours the Country’s Coolest Cannabis DestinationsIn <i>Green Scenes</i>, Portlander Lauren Yoshiko scopes out cat-themed dispensaries, consumption-friendly treehouses, and chic smoke shops.In <i>Green Scenes</i>, Portlander Lauren Yoshiko scopes out cat-themed dispensaries, consumption-friendly treehouses, and chic smoke shops.Rebecca Jacobsonrjacobson@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/226202024-03-11T08:45:00-07:002024-03-13T15:58:06-07:00What Separates Tattoo Connoisseurs from Art Collectors?For many patrons of the extraordinarily tactile medium, tattoos aren't so different from paintings.For many patrons of the extraordinarily tactile medium, tattoos aren't so different from paintings.Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comJason Hilltag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/226362024-03-05T10:00:00-08:002024-03-05T09:57:21-08:00Which Music Festival's Returning? Billy Idol, T-Pain, and Big Thief to Headline.After a seven-year hiatus, Project Pabst is back like it never left. After a seven-year hiatus, Project Pabst is back like it never left. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/226352024-03-04T13:45:00-08:002024-03-05T10:10:54-08:00Janitors, Farmers, Landscapers: Invisible Work Made Visible in <i>Labor of Love</i>At the Schnitzer Museum at Portland State University, eight international artists spotlight unseen workers. At the Schnitzer Museum at Portland State University, eight international artists spotlight unseen workers. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/226052024-02-23T07:00:00-08:002024-02-23T06:33:08-08:00Painter Jeremy Okai Davis Doesn’t Sleep Much Graphic designer and father to two preschoolers by day, the celebrated portrait artist rewrites Black history in his backyard by night.Graphic designer and father to two preschoolers by day, the celebrated portrait artist rewrites Black history in his backyard by night.Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/201132024-02-20T12:00:58-08:002024-02-20T12:21:43-08:0010 Must-Visit Museums in PortlandFrom stalwarts like OMSI to oddities like the Zymoglyphic Museum, you can make a fruitful day of museum-hopping without ever leaving city limits.From stalwarts like OMSI to oddities like the Zymoglyphic Museum, you can make a fruitful day of museum-hopping without ever leaving city limits.Conner ReedMatthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/225772024-02-09T10:15:00-08:002024-02-20T10:07:07-08:00A Journalist Dives Behind the Scenes of the Art World Portland native Bianca Bosker plunges headfirst into the New York City art world, attempting to see what the fuss is about. Portland native Bianca Bosker plunges headfirst into the New York City art world, attempting to see what the fuss is about. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/225732024-02-08T13:30:00-08:002024-03-13T15:59:34-07:00And The Most Commonly Removed Tattoos in Portland Are...A professional tattoo remover explains the limits of erasing body art, from finger mustaches to microbladed eyebrows. A professional tattoo remover explains the limits of erasing body art, from finger mustaches to microbladed eyebrows. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/225592024-02-02T11:00:00-08:002024-02-05T10:28:35-08:00The Artist Who Volleys Ceramics, Papier-Mâché, Needlepoint, and Tennis?Jessica Jackson Hutchins is chasing beauty and collecting old couches, but she’d rather be on the courts.Jessica Jackson Hutchins is chasing beauty and collecting old couches, but she’d rather be on the courts.Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comMichael Rainestag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/225572024-02-01T13:00:00-08:002024-02-07T09:40:46-08:00Artist Pace Taylor’s Emotions Are Unmistakably Visible In their third solo show at Nationale, the rising star plumbs new depths of desire and anxiety. In their third solo show at Nationale, the rising star plumbs new depths of desire and anxiety. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/225202024-01-12T10:15:00-08:002024-01-12T10:13:35-08:00How Helen Frankenthaler Turned Prints into ArtAt the Oregon Jewish Museum, a retrospective catalogs the artist’s allergy to doing what was expected of her—mainly, making traditional art.At the Oregon Jewish Museum, a retrospective catalogs the artist’s allergy to doing what was expected of her—mainly, making traditional art.Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/225042024-01-04T14:15:00-08:002024-01-04T14:11:00-08:00Portland Gets Its First-Ever Romance Bookstore, Finally Black-owned Grand Gesture Books looks to fill a hole in Portland’s bookish heart. Black-owned Grand Gesture Books looks to fill a hole in Portland’s bookish heart. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/224982023-12-27T11:45:00-08:002023-12-28T13:54:02-08:00The Top 4 Portland Arts Moments of 2023 (You Can Still See Two!)This year, we just wanted to feel something. Here are the Portland experiences that stuck with us. This year, we just wanted to feel something. Here are the Portland experiences that stuck with us. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comRebecca Jacobsonrjacobson@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/224922023-12-20T11:00:00-08:002023-12-20T10:47:15-08:008th Time’s the Charm: Powell’s and Employees Agree to a Contract Following a strike and more than 10 months of bargaining, employees at Powell’s Books have voted to ratify to the eighth contract on offer. Following a strike and more than 10 months of bargaining, employees at Powell’s Books have voted to ratify to the eighth contract on offer. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/224832023-12-14T16:45:00-08:002023-12-14T16:40:23-08:00The Most Expensive Book You Can Buy in PortlandPrint isn’t dead, but books are certainly worth more if the author is.Print isn’t dead, but books are certainly worth more if the author is.Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/224712023-12-08T15:15:00-08:002023-12-08T15:29:50-08:00Is HBO's New Tree Documentary about Trees? Portland Filmmaker Says Not Exactly.Irene Taylor’s new film <i>Trees and Other Entanglements</i> weaves wooded PNW tales, from bonsai art to lumber fortunes.Irene Taylor’s new film <i>Trees and Other Entanglements</i> weaves wooded PNW tales, from bonsai art to lumber fortunes.Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/224492023-11-29T15:30:00-08:002023-11-29T15:23:42-08:00In Defense of Holiday Group Shows, and 4 You Shouldn't Miss This SeasonGroup shows get a bad rap. At these four Portland galleries, the end of the year brings a host of talent onto the walls, side by side. Group shows get a bad rap. At these four Portland galleries, the end of the year brings a host of talent onto the walls, side by side. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/224422023-11-22T11:15:00-08:002023-11-22T11:08:55-08:00Thrilling <i>Africa Fashion</i> at PAM Models Styles Past and Present, and a Very Queer Future In the gorgeous, traveling exhibit on at the Portland Art Museum, clothes both reflect and drive culture. In the gorgeous, traveling exhibit on at the Portland Art Museum, clothes both reflect and drive culture. Matthew Trueherzmtrueherz@pdxmonthly.comtag:www.pdxmonthly.com,2005:Article/205072023-11-21T09:00:00-08:002024-02-24T09:23:27-08:0010 Sparkly, Must-See Holiday Lights DisplaysTwinkly shows at the Oregon Zoo, Peacock Lane, the Oregon Garden Resort, and moreTwinkly shows at the Oregon Zoo, Peacock Lane, the Oregon Garden Resort, and morePortland Monthly Staff