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.
Former Daily Show Actress Stars In 'The People's Republic of Portland'
OPB | April 30, 2013 7:15 a.m.
Actress and comedian Lauren Weedman is starring in a new one-woman show about Portland. Find out more about the play, her career and working with Jon Stewart, Steve Carrell and Stephen Colbert.
Community Members Help Create Marquam Nature Park Mosaic
OPB | April 22, 2013 7:15 a.m.
Marquam Nature Park in southwest Portland is the site of a new community art project. The public is invited to help create a new mosaic during a series of free workshops.
Action/Adventure Looks to the Future with 'Tomorrow!'
OPB | April 18, 2013 7:15 a.m.
Action/Adventure Theatre strives to create innovative, original work that will bring a younger audience into the theater. Find out how they are doing that with their latest production.
Vietnam War Photos Rediscovered After 44 Years
OPB | April 16, 2013 7:15 a.m.
About 2,000 Vietnam War images taken by former Army photographer Charlie Haughey, which were kept in storage for 44 years, are being brought back to life. View a slideshow of some of these photos.
Eric Trine's 'Altars To The Unknown' Opens At Nisus Gallery
OPB | April 12, 2013 11:15 a.m.
"Altars To The Unknown," an exhibition at Nisus Gallery, features Eric Trine’s explorations in art and design. See a video of Trine at work in his studio.
In 'Passage,' Caro Mines LBJ's Changing Political Roles
NPR | May 13, 2013 12:39 p.m.
The fourth volume in Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon Johnson explores the years 1958 to 1964.
Bing Crosby: From The Vaults, Surprising Breadth
NPR | May 13, 2013 12:27 p.m.
Four albums from Crosby's own vaults get a high-profile release — and demonstrate his influence.
A Fresh Answer To Vermeer's Mystery
NPR | May 13, 2013 6:43 a.m.
The work of Johannes Vermeer has long puzzled the art world. What is it to be a Vermeer, anyway?
After Leaving Senate, Snowe Is Still 'Fighting For Common Ground'
NPR | May 13, 2013 6:18 a.m.
In a new book, former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe explores how to fix the gridlock in Congress.
Three-Minute Fiction Round 11: Finders Keepers
NPR | May 12, 2013 9:02 p.m.
Write a short story in which a character finds something he or she has no intention of returning.
The Movie Mark McKinney Has 'Seen A Million Times'
NPR | May 12, 2013 3:51 p.m.
Writer-comedian Mark McKinney says My Neighbor Totoro is "the movie I've watched most in life."
After Long Wait, Novelist James Salter Shares 'All That Is'
NPR | May 12, 2013 3:51 p.m.
In his first novel since 1979, the writer offers a sweeping portrait of human experience.
Questions For Eduardo Halfon, Author Of 'The Polish Boxer'
NPR | May 12, 2013 1:23 p.m.
Alt.latino guest DJ Eduardo Halfon, author of The Polish Boxer, answers a few bookish questions.
A 'Cooked Seed' Sprouts After All, In America
NPR | May 12, 2013 11:16 a.m.
Anchee Min's latest, The Cooked Seed, picks up 20 years after the end of her memoir Red Azalea.
He Didn't Just Call His Mother, He Made Her A Star
NPR | May 12, 2013 10:25 a.m.
Filmmaker Josh Seftel started a Web series with his mom to get to know her better. It worked.
