Creativity and Connection: 80 Years of Craftsmanship with Mary Miksch
Creating a new symphony or ballet and designing a new kitchen or bathroom have a lot in common. At the heart of each is a hardworking team of creators, designers, and crew members combining their...
View ArticleRecapture Your Love for the Arts in PDX
If you haven’t wandered through the newly transformed Portland Art Museum, consider this your invitation. Since the Museum’s beautifully reimagined campus opened on November 20, 2025, Portland’s art...
View ArticleThe Devil’s in the Details: Two Decades of Culinary Creativity with James Fowler
Since its founding in 2003, Devil’s Food Catering has become a cornerstone of Portland’s vibrant culinary and event landscape. Known for its gracious service, seasonal menus, and artful presentation,...
View ArticleBodyVox Announces Dazzling 28th Season
BodyVox has unveiled its 2025–2026 season, marking the company’s 28th year of inventive, genre-defying performance. Known for blending dance, theater, and film with wit and athleticism, the...
View ArticleLetter from the Publisher
As we unveil this edition of the Artslandia Annual magazine, I am struck by the resilience and transformative power of the arts in Portland. This Revival Issue is a testament to that power and a...
View ArticleThe Unmissable
As the curtains rise again in Portland, the city’s stages and venues host an unprecedented lineup of world-renowned performers. From classical virtuosos to groundbreaking dancers and legendary...
View ArticleA Culinary Overture: Dracula
Spicy and Spooky: A Fall Feast in Beaverton Featuring Big, Punchy Flavors Even a Vampire Could Not Resist In 1998, modern classical composer Philip Glass created a new original score for the 1931 film...
View ArticleA Culinary Overture: Amélie
Whimsy and Adventure: Expect the Unexpected on this Colorful Tour of Some of Northeast Portland's Most Delectable Hidden Gems Portland Playhouse’s upcoming season kicks off with a musical based on the...
View ArticleA Culinary Overture: Marilyn
Classic Portland with a Twist: Creative Takes on Traditional Cuisine at Some of Downtown's Most Beloved Dining Spots Marilyn is a world premiere full-length ballet choreographed by Oregon Ballet...
View ArticleFantasy Christmas Carol
Theater adaptations of Charles Dickens’ 1843 classic A Christmas Carol hit the stage almost immediately after the novella’s publication. To this day, consuming some form of this tale is a beloved...
View ArticleResilience & Revival: Steve Gonzales
Profession: Dancer, Choreographer, Artistic Director of Jefferson Dancers, Icon Steve Gonzles, Artistic Director of Jefferson Dancers, has been a pivotal figure in Portland’s dance community for more...
View ArticleResilience & Revival: Sarah Kwak
Profession: Violinist, Concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Classical Up Close, Icon Sarah Kwak, Concertmaster of the Oregon Symphony since 2012, began playing...
View ArticleResilience & Revival: Susannah Mars
Profession: Actor, Singer, Voice-Over Artist, Icon Susannah Mars, a cornerstone of Portland’s arts scene, has been captivating audiences for decades with her authentic performances and...
View ArticleResilience & Revival: Franco Nieto
Profession: Dancer, Choreographer, Teacher, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Open Space, Icon Franco Nieto, recipient of the prestigious Princess Grace Award, made a striking transition from...
View ArticleMayor Ted Wheeler Proclaims March 11th as Steven Byess Appreciation Day
The highlight of the Portland City Council this past Wednesday, March 6, was a proclamation, sponsored by Commissioner Dan Ryan, declaring March 11, 2024, an official day of celebration of PCSO’s...
View ArticleCycles of Eternity
In Mulieribus, Portland’s renowned women’s vocal ensemble, is thrilled to announce their upcoming Spring program, which promises to captivate audiences with its contemplation of the mysteries of time...
View ArticleThe Rosetta Project: WAKEMAN, a new folk/Americana musical
Rising film and television star Ari Notartomaso coming to Portland to perform the score of a new Broadway-aimed musical. Show scheduled for Sunday, February 25th at Alberta Rose Theatre The Rosetta...
View ArticleProLab Dance presents when we were Ocean
Still from The Singularity Suite, Directed by Laura Cannon, Dance by ProLab Dance, Dome Video by Fernanda D’Agonstino, Dancers: Anna Hooper, Laura Cannon and Ophelia Martin–Weber, Photo by Rowdy Webb...
View ArticleKiki’s Delivery Service of Love Songs and Heartbreak
“Love can only be described in the way it is lived: in parts” Kiki’s Delivery Service of Love Songs and Heartbreak is a captivating musical journey that transcends the boundaries of love, heartbreak,...
View ArticleLove and Neurodiversity in World Builders at Bag&Baggage Productions
Victoria Alvarez-Chacon and Tim Gouran in World Builders. Photo by Casey Campbell Photography. Bag&Baggage Productions, Hillsboro’s resident professional theater company, challenges what we think...
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