Kelly Sue DeConnick on State of Wonder
Kelly Sue DeConnick on her new series, Pretty Deadly, iconography in comics, and more
Nov 09, 2013•25 min
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OPB's weekly journal of arts and creative work.
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Willy Vlautin
The film adaptation of Willy Vlautin's novel The Motel Life hits screens nationwide this weekend. Willy dropped in to tell us what it was like watching the process.
Nov 09, 2013•8 min
Jon Steiner's Global Graffiti
Here's the long version of our conversation with Jon.
Nov 09, 2013•27 min
State of Wonder 110913 FULL SHOW - Comics Mvula Graffiti
Today we're hanging out with guest curator Douglas Wolk, and talking some comics with Allie Brosh & Kelly Sue Deconnick. Also: Arty names for Portland's new bridge, Brit-pop chanteuse Laura Mvula, Graffiti art from street to gallery, the 40th Northwest Filmmakers' Festival, & a film adaptation of Willy Vlautin's work.
Nov 09, 2013•50 min
Finding Laura Mvula
The singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom recently made her Portland debut at the Crystal Ballroom. After a day of cat-and-mouse, we finally caught up with Laura Mvula and talked about her musical inspirations, and the feelings behind some of her most powerful songs from her debut album, 'Sing to the Moon.'
Nov 08, 2013•8 min
State of Wonder Nov. 2 2013 FULL SHOW
Action packed broadcast launch! Here's the rundown: 00:00-01:30 open 01:30-03:45 What are you listening to? 03:45-10:05 Ian Karmel 10:18-12:10 Fiddler accident 12:30-17:30 Oregon Arts Commission Shakeup 17:30-23:40 Oregon Symphony - War Requiem 24:00-28:30 Dia de los Muertos altar 28:45-37:00 Secret Language of Color 37:10-42:20 3d Printers in Art 42:25-47:30 Ann Hamilton
Nov 02, 2013•50 min
State of Wonder - Ann Hamilton
This is the long version of April's conversation with Ann Hamilton. Hamilton's exhibition is up at Elizabeth Leach Gallery through January 11.
Nov 02, 2013•22 min
Royal Nebeker
An outgoing Oregon Arts Commission member shares thoughts on the departure of the Commission's Executive Director, Chris D'Arcy, who was asked to leave.
Nov 02, 2013•11 min
Ian Karmel Is Back! (For the Weekend)
Portland's iconic funnyman returns to Portland for a few days. He stops by State of Wonder to tell us tales from Los Angeles, the city he now calls home. Hear about how he's doing, who he's hanging out with and that his love for the Trailblazers remains steadfast.
Nov 02, 2013•11 min
The State of Music and Video
Dating back to the era of silent films, when many theaters employed a house pianist, music has played a fundamental role in the moviegoing experience. With a variety of events for audiences to explore, this year's Reel Music Film Festival looks to the past and future of music and video.
Oct 20, 2013•8 min
The Secret Language of Color
Mother and Daughter, duo Joann and Arielle Eckstut have teamed up to help us understand why the sky is blue, a rose, red and why the grass is actually greener on the other side. In their new book, the duo discuss how our perception of color has shaped culture.
Oct 18, 2013•11 min
The Blow - State of Wonder interview
Khaela and Melissa dish on their seven year (!!!) process, making their new, self-titled record. They're playing in Portland Sunday Oct 20.
Oct 18, 2013•9 min
Darrell Grant and Mike Horsfall: An MJQ tribute
Tonight at the Mission Theater in Portland, Portland pianist Darrell Grant and friends will pay tribute to the Modern Jazz Quartet. The group had a catalytic effect on many musicians' thinking and style during the 50's and 60's, bringing both style and substance. Grant and vibraphonist Mike Horsfall sat down to talk about the tribute show with April.
Oct 17, 2013•9 min
State of Wonder Pilot 091413 1 Of 2 - Ray Dolby, WA Book awards, The Digits
We are all over the road, getting face time with Washington Book Award winners, including Amanda Coplin. Also Ifanyi checks in with Scotty Iseri's project, educating the short set through with music.
Oct 15, 2013•18 min
State of Wonder Pilot 091413 2 Of 2 - Mitchell Jackson & Co.
A segment from the Sept 14th pilot. 00:56 Novelist Mitchell Jackson drops by to chat with Dave Miller. 10:21 Ifanyi Bell gets Jackson and some old friends talking about growing up black in Portland.
Oct 15, 2013•17 min
David Biespiel on State of Wonder
Poet, essayist, and Attic Institute founder David Biespiel drops in for our recent literary field trip.
Oct 09, 2013•16 min
State of Wonder 100713 PILOT 1/3 Jaina, Ponteri, Biespiel
We're on a field trip to Powell's City of Books this week! Nick Jaina, Jay Ponteri, and more. Our guest curator this week i poet and Attic Institute founder David Biespiel.
Oct 05, 2013•18 min
State of Wonder 100713 Pilot 2/3 Strayed, Biespiel, Powell's
Our field trip to Powell's continues. We dig into the archives for Cheryl Strayed. Guest Curator David Biespiel talks about the intersection of politics and literature. And April chats up Powell's CEO Miriam Sontz.
Oct 05, 2013•28 min
State of Wonder 100713 Pilot 3/3 Videos, JC Brooks
Ifanyi gets the skinny on the Reel Music Film Festival, and talks with video director and auteur Alicia Rose about her work. We say goodbye to guest curator David Biespiel. Also, OPB Music welcomes J.C. Brooks and the Uptown Sound.
Oct 05, 2013•20 min
SoW Nick Jaina - Extended clip
One of our favorite guys. Nick Jaina on what he's reading and writing. Listen for him on this week's pilot.
Oct 04, 2013•4 min
SoWstrayedexcerpt
Wordstock is a veritable Tour de Strayed this year. One of Portland's most celebrated writers, Cheryl Strayed, will share the stage with fellow book club rock star Ayana Mathis Thursday night for the festival opener, and she'll chair a noon Saturday panel about lyrics and literature. We dug into the Think Out Loud Archive for Dave Miller's conversations with Strayed. Here's a taste of what we're cooking up for this week's show. Watch for the full show Saturday.
Oct 02, 2013•7 min
SoW 092813 1 Of 3 - Geniuses, Maple theft, OR Trail
Today's pilot kicks off with hat tips to Carrie Mae Weems and Trimpin. Also, remember the old Oregon Trail video game? We go to the live simulation staged in Salem last month.
Oct 01, 2013•17 min
SoW 092813 2 Of 2 - Galileo, The Blow
2nd segment - we check out Portland Opera's CD release of a Phillip Glass work they staged last year. Also the Blow talks about their first record in 7 years.
Oct 01, 2013•11 min
SoW 092813 Cleaning Art Call&resp DisOriented
Final segment of this week's pilot. The guy tasked with cleaning public art in Portland, Corvallis Artists' Call and Response exhibition, and Asian-American women in comedy.
Oct 01, 2013•20 min
SoW 090713 1 Of 2 - Arts Tax, Jackson, Tamastslikt
Today's show starts with a check in on Portland's arts tax. Then we visit Jackson Middle School, where the arts are already a part of everything kids do. And we check out the Warhol exhibit on view at the Tamastslikt Cultural Institute.
Oct 01, 2013•16 min
SoW 082413 1 of 2 - OR Ballet, Gone Home, PDX film fest
Our second pilot, first half. We start with a quick chat with the new Artistic Director fo the Oregon Ballet Theatre. Then game developer Steve Gaynor checks in on his company's runaway hit, Gone Home. Also, we Honey-Badger-nasty with the founders of the Portland Film Festival.
Oct 01, 2013•27 min
SoW 081713 1 of 3 - open, theater, Aaradhna
FIrst pilot! First segment! A Roundtable of theater pros and critical types talk about the intersection worlds of what theaters can market, and what they decide to program. Also, kiwi pop phenom Aaradhna.
Oct 01, 2013•22 min
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