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Willamina, OR · Arts & Culture
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The One Oregon Video Store With 95,000 Movies You Literally Can’t Find Anywhere Else
Somewhere in Portland, Oregon, there’s a video store that refused to die, and honestly, it’s one of the most wonderful things you’ll ever walk into. Movie Madness Video is the kind of place that makes you question every streaming decision you’ve ever made. You’ve spent at...
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Why ‘Wildwood’ Had To Be Made By Hand In Portland
This interview is lightly edited for length and clarity. In an age of AI, LAIKA Studio’s stop-motion masterpiece Wildwood stands out for its incredibly intricate, handmade beauty and wonder. We spoke with some of the craftspeople behind the movie about why and how they made it possible, including 6-time Oscar-nominated Cinematographer Caleb Deschanel; Head of Animation Brad Schiff; Costume Designer Deb Cook; and Head of Characters and Practical FX Oliver Jones.
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Portland Once Built A 400-Acre Dreamscape Of Flying Machines and Grand Palaces That Vanished in One Summer
Imagine standing on a grassy hillside in Portland, Oregon, in the summer of 1905. Below you, magnificent white buildings rise above a sparkling lake. An enormous bridge stretches across the water toward a palace with twin towers. Thousands of people wander through gardens and exhibition halls, while an enormous cigar-shaped airship floats almost impossibly through […]
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Portland’s own stop-motion staple: “Wildwood”
“Wildwood” is the sixth feature film produced by LAIKA Studios and has taken nearly 16 years to be made. This highly anticipated movie is a beautiful example of the art of stop motion. From small angles to wide shots, every scene feels filled with life and detail. Every character...
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Annual event set for Nordia House
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Just in time to celebrate the fall harvest and Halloween, the local Scandinavian community will celebrate with an upcoming dance provided by Norske Runddansere, Portland’s premier Scandinavian dance group. The group, which is dedicated to teaching and enjoying traditional folk dance, will host...
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Avant-Garde & Creative Music in Portland, Oregon: Oct 25–Nov 1, 2026
Amy Beth & Thee Creeps + Left of the Dial + Tispur. Sunday, October 25 | 3:30 PM · Turn! Turn! Turn!, 8 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211. Listed by Rain or Shows; confirm the program and details with the venue. Rain or Shows. Monday, October 26 |...
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Love Mischief Takes Its Sacramento Jam-Rock Spirit to the Pacific Northwest as New Music Nears
Somewhere between a Grateful Dead tape trade and a Berklee practice room lives Love Mischief, the Sacramento jam band that treats a setlist like a suggestion and a wrong turn like a destination. This fall, the quintet points its van toward the Pacific Northwest for a run of Washington and Oregon shows, with a new single and a four-track EP called Birthday Suit waiting in the wings for early winter.
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Ribbon cutting hosted for newest mural in Arcade
Julia Alexis Hunkler is an artist from North Carolina living in Portland, Oregon, who prior to 2026, had never heard of Arcade. But after coming across a Springville Center for the Arts post on social media calling for artist applications, she found herself with a strange task: designing a mural for a place she had never been.
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Travis Knight on epic ‘Wildwood’: ‘I knew we were going to be able to pull it off, but I didn’t know how’
Travis Knight admits that he and his acclaimed Laika stop-motion studio in Portland had to cinematically grow up before making his 16-year passion project, Wildwood, the dark and violent fantasy adventure that's this season's animated Oscar frontrunner. Set in Portland and based on the popular YA novel by Colin Meloy...
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Cherished family Halloween franchise with Oregon roots may be revived after 20 years
Another Oregon-filmed kids classic may eventually return to the big screen. It’s been 28 years since “Halloweentown” — the nostalgic 1998 Disney movie filmed largely in Oregon’s St. Helens — first haunted televisions across the country. (Then, of course, there were the three sequels, though none returned to the franchise’s scenic roots along the Columbia River.)
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"The Elk" documentary screening and walking tour
Why was the elk the first monument to return without controversy?. If you’ve ever wondered how a single statue can carry the weight of a city’s arguments, memories and identity, “The Elk” has a story for you-- and it doesn’t end when the credits roll. Erika Bolstad, director of “The Elk,” joined us to share the story behind her award-winning short documentary film.
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Your Oregon home may have a surprising secret history — here’s how to find it
Houses may have their mysteries, but reference librarian James Scott at the Oregon Historical Society knows how to uncover the past and he’s willing to reveal his secret methods. He said most people who come to the research library in downtown Portland are curious about the architect or builder...
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Love Isn’t Blind is the comedy dating show that thinks men should be seen but not heard
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – You’ve heard of the popular reality dating show “Love is Blind”?. You know, the one where no one is ever each other’s types? Well, comedian Allison Goldberg knows that love isn’t really blind, but it can be funny. Allison Goldberg...
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Why a 72-Year-Old Oregon Drive-In Still Packs Cars Under the Stars Every Weekend
You know that feeling when you turn into a spot tucked between ordinary businesses and wonder if you took a wrong turn? Somewhere in Oregon, that moment ends with a giant glowing screen, a line of headlights, and the smell of fresh snacks drifting through the dusk. I went in...