Ursula Le Guin's 'The Left Hand of Darkness' Takes the Stage at the Portland Playhouse

Think Out Loud visited the Portland Playhouse to talk with Ursula K. Le Guin about the new stage adaptation of her famed sci-fi novel The Left Hand of Darkness. Watch a video clip from the interview to hear what Le Guin thinks about social constructions of gender.

Calendar

May 14, 2013

An Evening with Michael Pollan

May 15, 2013

Oregon Humanities Think & Drink: Reinvent America

May 21, 2013

The Mark O. Hatfield Distinguished Historians Forum: David Eisenhower

May 24, 2013

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2013

A Hike To Triple Falls

Looking for something to do outdoors? Triple Falls in the Columbia River Gorge is a short hike with wonderful payoffs. Check out our slideshow of a recent trek along the trail.

Eating Chevre with Cheese Expert Sasha Davies

The resident cheese guru at Cyril's Clay Pigeon Winery talks about finding her passion, her wildly successful cheese club and the etiquette of eating (or not eating) the rind.

Food | NW Life | Oregon

The Luna Foundation Launches WhiskeyFest Northwest

OPB | May 10, 2013 7:30 a.m.

If you've been looking for an excuse to celebrate all things whiskey, then you'll get your chance this weekend at the first annual WhiskeyFest Northwest.

Music

Studio Session: Low

OPB | May 07, 2013 7 a.m.

We caught up with Low, the indie rock veterans from Duluth, Minnesota, during a soundcheck at Mississippi Studios, as they talked about their longevity and played songs from their just-released 10th studio album, The Invisible Way.

Food | Oregon

Ya Hala's Chef Shares Favorite Lebanese Recipes

OPB | May 06, 2013 7:15 a.m.

Mirna Attar, chef and owner of the Lebanese restaurant Ya Hala, recently taught a cooking class featuring some of her favorite recipes. Find out how to make lamb kebobs, hummus, spinach pies and more at home.

Music | Oregon

Arnaldo Cohen Brings Star Power to Portland's Piano Series

OPB | May 02, 2013 7:15 a.m.

The renowned Brazilian pianist will give his final solo performance on Sunday as he prepares to take on the role of Portland Piano International's new artistic director.

Food | Oregon

Eat Mobile: A Celebration of Portland's Food Cart Culture

OPB | May 03, 2013 9:45 a.m.

More than 50 food trucks, carts and stands descended on OMSI's parking lot on Portland's Eastside Waterfront to compete for the title of Portland's best.