Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick guest curate. Jen Van Meter discusses the role of women in the comics industry and introduces us to Dr. Mirage and the Hopeless Savages. Mike Doughty tells us how he uses technology to gain an advantage in the new music industry.
Kelly Sue DeConnick and Matt Fraction introduce us to a few of Oregon's other comics couples: Eugene's Mike and Laura Allred, and Portland's Taki Soma and Mike Oeming.
We meet comics husband-wife duo Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue DeConnick. Fraction introduces us to his Eisner Award-winning series "Sex Criminals," and DeConnick shares her Eisner-nominated "Pretty Deadly."
These two. Not to mention world famous for their vibrant, eye-popping, classic work. They're also certifiably adorable. We made them tell the story of how they met, and also discussed their process, and what their value about each other's visual styles.
Look, Mom! We've got our very own cellist! Nancy Ives, principal cello for the Oregon Symphony, kicks off an occasional series of conversations about music and musicians' lives. Give her a big welcome.
The museum's State of the Art exhibit focuses on over 100 cutting-edge contemporary American artists.
One design mag called Aaron Draplin "the hardest working designer in America". We just think his stuff looks awesome. The man behind Field Notes, and the iconic logos of Patagonia and Sasquatch shoots the breeze about what's turning him on these days, and universally effective design.
Stephanie Snyder talks about revisiting Tracy + the Plastics at TBA Fest, James Lavadour explains the pieces showing at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, and Chanticleer Trü brings Evelyn "Champagne" King to TBA.
Tahni Holt tells us what she's got planned for TBA, The Arts Center in Corvallis showcases mobile photography, and we hear what Oregon Symphony musicians were up to over the summer with our new cellist in residence, Nancy Ives.
Aaron Meola from the Dropping Gems record label talks TBA Fest, Corin Tucker gives us the skinny on the Sleater-Kinney remastered box set, and Aaron Draplin lets us into his design world.
A new contemporary opera, The Canticle of the Black Madonna, takes the stage in Portland this weekend.
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The opera The Canticle of the Black Madonna explores the life of an Iraq War vet returning home. Jim Lommasson photographs the objects Iraqi refugees took with them to the U.S. And Portland band Dolorean bids farewell with one last beautiful show.
Monica Drake reads a surreal and creepy bedtime story for adults, and we revist a conversation with Ron Funches when he was just beginning his comedic career.
We stop by the Discogs record swap and hear how the company provides crucial tools for vinyl lovers. Plus Liz Vice sings some of her gorgeous gospel.
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David and Leana Galiel are the father-daughter team behind Elbowfish. Their game studio is developing both online and board games. They're one of the companies incubating within Oregon Story Board. Their new game is a collaborative storytelling game called JUX, and features art by Noah Patrick Pfarr.
Derek Rieth, who toured for years with Pink Martini, has died. He was well-known in Portland music circles for his intense dedication to Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, and tireless devotion to sharing the music.
Mitchell S. Jackson's novel, "The Residue Years," will be Multnomah County Library's 2015 Everybody Reads book. We revist a couple of past conversations with him. Plus, Springfield's getting a Simpsons mural. It's going to be perfectly cromulent. We'll hear from the man in charge. Photo courtesy of Bloomsbury Publishing
Christine McKinley explains how the laws of the universe help us understand the laws of human behavior. Then we hear what her band, Swan Sovereign, has been up to. Plus David and Leana Galiel, a father-daughter game design team, explain their new storytelling game, JUX. Photo credit: Alicia J. Rose
Black Prairie kicks out the jams on their new album, the ArtsEast Biennial 2014 highlights some amazing art from the 541 area code, and Wheatstock brings country and alt folk to Helix, Oregon. Photo: "Twilight" by Debbie McIntosh
We get into the weeds of the relationship between musicians and developers with Simon Tam of The Slants, and Ryan Nikolaidis of Cloneless Media.
Walidah Imarisha reads from her new collection, Scars/Stars, and talks about the intersection of poetry and politics.
The Portland writer Courtenay Hameister reflects on the passing of Robin Williams.
The first Stumptown Improv Festival is taking place in Portland this weekend, and it’s a big deal for the city. Portland’s had a comedy explosion over the past few years — particularly in its stand-up scene. People like Ian Karmel and Ron Funches have gone off to L.A. and hit that highlight of any comic’s career, a spot on Conan O’Brien’s show. The Bridgetown Comedy Festival has become a national event, drawing talent from all over the country. Now Portland’s improv scene is getting in on the ac...
Playwright Robert Schenkkan and actor Jack Willis talk about bringing Lyndon Johnson to the stage for "All the Way" and "The Great Society" at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Sidnee Snell walks us through her fabric dying process
Walidah Imarisha examines social issues and racial tension through poetry, and "Art Behind Barbed Wire" features arts and crafts made in WWII internment camps.
We check out Portland's inagural Stumptown Improv Festival with PDX's The Liberators. Plus: comedians remember Robin Williams, and muralist Gwenn Seemel memorializes "Working" Kirk Reeves
Jazz trumpeter Farnell Newton guest curates the show.
