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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Unveils 2026/27 Season Lineup
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA returns for its 2026/27 concert season with a thrilling lineup that places Vancouver, Washington firmly at the center of world-class orchestral music. Under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Salvador Brotons, the orchestra presents a season that blends timeless masterworks, compelling contemporary compositions, and unforgettable collaborations with the Portland Symphonic Choir and internationally acclaimed soloists.
Outlook Online
Downtown Gresham’s Sanguiche serves decadent sandwiches in intimate space
It all started with a dry rub. The Spillette family hosts legendary dinners, with the guest list capped at 30 people. During one of those meals, William “Billy” Spillette concocted an amazing spice blend to top his perfectly-cooked steak. The only problem was that he couldn’t remember what...
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The Nostalgic Oregon Diner That’s Frozen In The 1950s
If you’ve ever wished you could eat breakfast in a different decade without the hassle of actual time travel, Beaverton has you covered. The Blue Moon Diner sits there on the corner like it’s been waiting since Eisenhower was president for you to finally show up and order something.
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This Tiny Oregon Donut Shop Has Had Locals Lining Up Since 1974
Some people chase waterfalls, but smart Oregonians chase donuts. In Sandy, there’s a little spot that’s been making mornings magical for half a century, and once you taste what they’re serving, you’ll understand why the line never seems to end. Let’s talk about what really matters...
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The Creepy Oregon Bar Where It’s Halloween 365 Days A Year
Some people take down their Halloween decorations on November 1st like responsible adults. Raven’s Manor in Portland looked at that tradition, laughed in gothic, and decided that Halloween should be a lifestyle choice rather than a seasonal event. This bar and restaurant has committed to maintaining spooky season vibes...
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Nob Hill Icon Shuttered as McMenamins Rams Head Pours Its Last Pint
After 35 years of burgers, brews, and back-lounge hangouts, the Rams Head Pub on Northwest 23rd Avenue has gone dark. McMenamins' longtime Nob Hill outpost closed at the end of June 2025, leaving a high-profile corner of the historic Campbell Building suddenly quiet and empty. A short farewell run of specials and passport-stamp visits gave neighborhood regulars one last excuse to squeeze into a booth and say goodbye before the sign came down.
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10th Annual Baker’s Dozen Fest returns on April 11
This year marks the tenth annual Baker’s Dozen Coffee Beer & Doughnut Fest which returns to Portland on Saturday, April 11, taking place at The ZED at Zoiglhaus Brewing. This specialty fest features 13 breweries paired with doughnuts from 13 bakeries along with coffee from 13 roasters. The beers...
Broadway World
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA To Present Brahms’ Symphony No. 1
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will present a program of Romantic masterworks featuring pianist Anne‑Marie McDermott at Skyview Concert Hall. The performances will also be available via live stream. The concert opens with Légendaire, a contemporary work by VSO contrabassoonist Nicole Buetti. McDermott will then perform Piano Concerto...
The Oregonian
This Northwest burger chain is rolling out discounted prices for its 65th birthday
The very first Burgerville opened in Vancouver on March 10, 1961, offering 19 cent burgers alongside fries, soft serve, lime frosties and soft drinks. On Tuesday, March 10, the Northwest chain plans to celebrate its 65th birthday with discounted prices, including $3.65 cheeseburgers, $1.65 fries, $1.65 fountain drinks and free ice cream cones for kids 12 and younger.
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Troutdale restaurant honored for old-school pizza
2026 Readers Choice winner: The dream of the 80s pizzeria is alive in Troutdale. B&b Pizza Co. has brought a casual, comfortable vibe to the East Multnomah County restaurant scene. It’s the kind of place where kids can be kids, where a spilled root beer won’t cause a meltdown.
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Several springers taken from the Willamette
Now that the Sultan of Sellwood has broken the ice, spring Chinook anglers on the Willamette River have taken a wider interest in what’s going on here. There were several springers taken in the Sellwood to Oregon City reach of the Willamette this week, following an ideal rain freshet that only put the river out for a short period.
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19 Voodoo Doughnut Flavors, Ranked
Voodoo Doughnut, a legendary Portland establishment, offers a mix of ordinary and offbeat donut flavors across multiple locations in the US. Any Portlander is undoubtedly familiar with Voodoo Doughnut, a legendary establishment that has cemented itself as a local institution and can't-miss tourist destination since its founding in 2003. Voodoo Doughnut is a microcosm of Portland as a whole, boasting both the ordinary and the offbeat, both welcoming and unfamiliar to the newbie. You don't have to be adventurous when you walk into Voodoo Doughnut, but honestly, I'd recommend being open to something new — chances are, you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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Portland’s Kann is bringing Michelin-starred cuisine to the city with new collaborations
PORTLAND, Ore (KOIN) — Although the Rose City cannot boast a Michelin-starred business quite yet, an acclaimed Portland dining spot is bringing in restaurants with the prestigious accolade. On Friday, Apr. 3, each floor of the James Beard Award-winning Kann will offer culinary collaborations with three different New York...
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April Aasheim: telling stories on pages and stages
At last year’s Fertile Ground Festival, budding playwright April Aasheim was introducing HART Theatre’s staged reading of her new play, The Pros and Cons of Killing Your Husband, when her voice caught. She’d spotted an unexpected audience member, Marie Buckley, entering the theater and being helped to the front row.
The Oregonian
Readers respond: Demolish outdated Keller, build new at PSU
I want to throw my support — as an artist and as an audience member — behind the plan to demolish the Keller and build the new, state-of-the-art facility at Portland State University, (“The fight over the future of Portland’s Broadway performance venue is back on,” Feb. 25). The Keller has served the community well with touring Broadway shows, symphony concerts, opera performances and other events. However, its day has come to an end.