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Oregon ArtsWatch has become the state's leading arts journal, a key source for in-depth, informed arts coverage that organizations and patrons don't find anywhere else. We produce arts journalism that is fundamentally useful to the public interest. Our goal is to discover, report on, and evaluate art that we think is most important to the public, and then to encourage discussion by the..
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A fresh ‘Coriolanus’: Shakespeare for today Darleen Ortega
Review: Portland Center Stage's riveting production translates the politics and conflicts of ancient Rome to the harsh and shifting power plays of the contemporary world ..read more
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A multilevel homerun: Freddy Vilches, Adam Eccleston, and BRAVO Youth Orchestra with Portland Columbia Symphony Orchestra James Bash
Music of Latin America, including Indigenous instruments, to highlight PSCO concert ..read more
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22h ago
Seeking Transparency and Accountability at the Oregon Bach Festival Brett Campbell
After hiring a musician accused of sexual misdeeds, then reversing course, one of Oregon’s most prominent classical music institutions faces lingering questions ..read more
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DramaWatch: It’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ time Bob Hicks
A welcome Chekhov return. Also this week: Hand2Mouth's devised "Memento Mori," ghost stories in Milagro's "Borderline," Oregon crashes the Tony and Drama Desk Award parties ..read more
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VizArts Monthly: Eclipse and transitions Jason N. Le
May ushers in a shift in seasons (hopefully!) and the opportunity to shift perspectives. Jason N. Le offers, for the last time, a selection of not-to-be-missed art occasions and events ..read more
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Violent, aggressive, and personal attacks — language used to challenge books has changed dramatically, research presented at Oregon Library Association conference shows Amanda Waldroupe
In Oregon last year, “inappropriateness for children” maintained its top spot in book challenges. For the first time, it tied with another concern: that the book’s content was LGBTQ ..read more
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Dance Review: ‘Beautiful Everything’ Lindsay Dreyer
BodyVox’s collaboration with Imani Winds is a whimsical and visual spectacle that delighted fans, but missed synergistic opportunities amid the fun ..read more
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LitWatch May: Hillsboro’s Katie Lineburg at Poetry Out Loud, Black rodeo culture in photos, and an evening with David Sedaris Amy Leona Havin
Other bookish events include readings from and release of Write Around Portland's 62nd anthology, readings by Oregon Literary Fellows, and an opportunity to stargaze in Bend ..read more
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May DanceWatch: Celebrating women dancemakers Jamuna Chiarini
A busy bloom of storybook ballets, world premieres, film festivals and experimental dance is highlighted by a festival featuring the work of women choreographers ..read more
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‘Burned Piano,’ rising out of the ashes Bob Hicks
From the destruction of a fire sparked by hatred, musician Jennifer Wright and fabric artist Bonnie Meltzer weave a new beginning of collaboration and hope ..read more