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The Subjectivity of Meaning In Kapoor’s Artwork
Anish Kapoor, born in 1954 in Mumbai, India, is a world renowned artist, from representing the United Kingdom at the 44th Venice Biennale to winning the Turner Prize a year later. Now, Portland State’s very own Jordan D. Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) is exhibiting Kapoor’s “Dissolving Margins,” containing roughly 150 works.
WWEEK
Review: ‘Wildwood’ Is No Walk in the Park
Oregonians know a lot of things: Ivy is invasive and evil; you do not piss off the crows; we live in the most beautiful place on earth. Wildwood, which opened Oct. 23, is Laika’s magnum opus, an artistic marvel, and the best advertisement Oregon could ask for, especially in light of certain events over the past year that may have painted us in the media as a “war-ravaged hellscape.”
KOIN 6 News
Group of Portland seniors prepare for ‘Thriller’ dance performance
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A group of Portland seniors are about to take on a Halloween tradition — the “Thriller” dance! The Watermark in the Pearl is giving their residents a chance to groove with one of Michael Jackson’s most iconic anthems. The seniors have been hard at work learning and rehearsing the dance ahead […]
kptv.com
Creators of 'Ghost Show!' talk about the new show
Two creators from Portland join to discuss their show Ghost Show!, which combines ghost hunting in a classic comedy.
KOIN 6 News
Local author marks Family History Month by looking beyond the family tree
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – October is Family History Month in the U.S., and one Oregon author wants to help local families put the story back in their history. In celebration of the month, University of Oregon graduate, educator and author Bradley Wright is bringing his own family’s past to the page. Wright joined us on […]
KOIN 6 News
‘An incredible journey’: Elizabeth Dinh says farewell to KOIN 6
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After six years with KOIN 6 and Portland’s CW, Elizabeth Dinh is saying farewell. Dinh, AKA Liz, has spent the last 10 years in Portland and has more than 20 years of experience as an anchor/reporter. But at the end of October, Dinh will be moving back to her home state […]
KATU.com
"Wildwood": A love letter to the Rose City
It's a breathtaking stop-motion adventure that acts as a love letter to the Rose City, taking audiences on a magical journey past meticulously handcrafted recreations of the St. Johns Bridge, Pittock Mansion, and the historic White Stag sign. Steve Emerson, visual effects supervisor at LAIKA, joined us to share the 15-year journey to bring the story to life.
GeekTyrant
WILDWOOD Review: LAIKA Goes for Broke With a Jaw-Dropping Fantasy Adventure That Has to Be Seen to Be Believed!
I walked out of Wildwood feeling and lot of emotions and was so impressed by it that I couldn’t help but wonder how LAIKA pull this off!? Seriously, LAIKA has created some incredible stop-motion animation over the years, but what tthey’ve accomplished with its latest fantasy adventure is absolutely insane!
Backyard Garden Lover
Elephants, Otters, and Beavers Get Into the Halloween Spirit at Oregon Zoo
It’s spooky season, which means people are going out of their way to add some fall decor to their spaces, which typically means adding a few festive pumpkins in and around the home. One zoo is proving that humans aren’t the only ones who get excited by this tradition by allowing some of its furry...
Yahoo!
‘Wildwood’ is filmmaking at its absolute best
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- "The Odyssey" established itself as the leading contender for this year's Best Picture Oscar but in many ways the animated "Wildwood" has surpassed it. From a stunning landscape to a heroic tale to a deeply emotional core, calling "Wildwood" spectacular is doing it a disservice. As...
upbeacon.com
Q&A: Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer Renée Watson discusses Black history, culture in Portland
Portland author Renée Watson is a teaching artist, creative arts therapist and activist. Her literary works use fiction to mirror real-world issues. She has sold over a million book copies and won the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award. Watson is this fall’s Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer. She will...
racc.org
RFQ: Rose City Park Trails
The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC), in partnership with the City of Portland’s Parks & Recreation and Office of Arts & Culture, invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for a public art opportunity along the Rose City Recreation Trail network. One artist or artist team will be selected to create site-responsive artwork that engages with the landscape, ecology, history, and communities connected to the trail network.
bridgetownbites.com
Thanksgiving 2026 in Portland: Turkey, Pie, Dinner, and More
Welcome to our annual roundup of Thanksgiving meal and dessert options for this very food-and-drink-centric holiday. Thanksgiving 2026 is about a month away, and we have plenty of options for you here—from pies to poultry, takeout to eat-in. We’ve separated this big list into smaller sections that we hope will be helpful.