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Shows tagged as: arts

Wed, May 8 2013

Dan Wieden Talks About W+K

We broadcast live from "the nest" at Wieden+Kennedy in conversation with the company's co-founder, Dan Wieden.

Tue, May 7 2013

Changing And Implementing The Portland Arts Tax

The arts tax that Portland residents approved last fall is facing some legal and bureaucratic hurdles. We'll get an update.

Thu, Apr 18 2013

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Tue, Apr 9 2013

Monica Drake's The Stud Book

We'll talk with Portland Clown Girl author Monica Drake about her new novel, The Stud Book.

Fri, Mar 29 2013

News Roundtable: March 29, 2013

We'll review the top regional and local news of the week.

Tue, Mar 19 2013

Tom McCall

This week is the 100th anniversary of the birth of Oregon's 30th governor, Tom McCall. We'll look at his legacy.

Tue, Mar 5 2013

Stephen Greenblatt Details The Swerve To Modernity

Stephen Greenblatt explains how a 2,000 year old poem helped shape the world we live in today.

Mon, Feb 18 2013

Nicole Georges Explores Family Secrets In Calling Dr. Laura

Portland illustrator and zinester Nicole Georges chronicles her search for information about her father in her graphic memoir, Calling Dr. Laura.

Wed, Jan 30 2013

Bringing The Issue Of Homelessness To The Stage

Feral is a play highlighting the lives of hundreds of Portlanders who are experiencing homelessness.

Thu, Jan 24 2013

Al Letson Visits Peninsula School

State of the Re:Union host Al Letson is working with sixth and seventh graders this week to help them tell stories about their families.

Tue, Jan 22 2013

Christopher Stowell Leaves The Oregon Ballet Theatre

Long-time artistic director Christopher Stowell resigned in December. We'll hear why he left and what's next for him.

Thu, Nov 29 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Fri, Nov 16 2012

Our Town: Port Orford

The next stop in the Our Town series is the coastal city of Port Orford.

Fri, Oct 26 2012

Jim Blashfield and MTV's Heyday

Artist and filmmaker Jim Blashfield joins us to talk about music videos, MTV and the 1980's.

Thu, Sep 13 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Thu, Aug 16 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Tue, Aug 7 2012

Bob Holo's Guitars

Local luthier Bob Holo builds gypsy jazz guitars played by musicians around the world.

Tue, Jun 26 2012

Proposed Portland Arts Tax

On Wednesday, the Portland City Council will vote on whether to refer a new citywide $35 income tax to the November ballot.

Mon, May 28 2012

Rebroadcast: Jonah Lehrer on Creativity

On this Memorial Day, we're revisiting a recent conversation we had with author Jonah Lehrer on the science of creativity.

Tue, May 8 2012

The Oregon Wine Experience

The Oregon wine industry pumps an estimated three billion dollars into the Oregon economy annually. We'll check in on the health of the industry. 

Fri, Mar 30 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Fri, Mar 23 2012

Culture Club

Our weekly conversation about some of the most talked about stories of the week.

Wed, Mar 14 2012

Faded: Girls + Binge Drinking

The new documentary Faded follows four girls through their teenage years to explore the causes and consequences of binge drinking.

Mon, Mar 5 2012

Betty Feves

The Museum of Contemporary Craft is celebrating its 75th anniversary with the work of the late Eastern Oregon artist Betty Feves.

Wed, Feb 29 2012

Rothko in Portland

The Portland Art Museum is home to the largest Mark Rothko exhibition exhibition that's been shown on the West Coast in over a decade.

Thu, Jan 12 2012

Weekend Look-Ahead

What are you doing this weekend? We'll talk about some possibilities for playing outside and enjoying music inside.

Thu, Jan 5 2012

Weekend Look-Ahead

What are your plans for the first weekend of the new year?

Fri, Dec 23 2011

Voices of 2011

We wrap up our week of looking back on 2011 by bringing back a few of the most interesting and influential guests we had on the show — from arts and culture to politics and the economy.

Fri, Dec 16 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead

It's the last weekend before Hanukkah and Christmas. What are you planning to do?

Thu, Nov 3 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead 11/3

Once you come off the sugar rush that is the week after Halloween, what will you do this weekend?

Thu, Oct 13 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead 10/14

We're well into October. What fall activities do you have planned this weekend?

Thu, Sep 29 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead 9/29

The sun will be out this weekend. What are you planning to do?

Thu, Sep 22 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead 9/22

What are you up to this weekend? Going to see Kris Kristofferson? Heading out for a bike ride? Or staying at home to think about your Netflix account?

Thu, Sep 15 2011

Weekend Look-Ahead

Summer's coming to a close, and so is the TBA festival.  What can you do with your weekend in the city or the wilderness to make the most of it?

Tue, Sep 13 2011

Whoop Dee Doo

Our coverage of PICA's TBA Festival continues with an exploration of the group Whoop Dee Doo.

Fri, Jul 29 2011

Last Thursday

One of the best known street fairs in Portland is also the only one of its size that operates without a permit. What's ahead for Last Thursday?

Fri, May 28 2010

Finding Solutions: Arts Education

Finding Solutions: What's the value of arts education?

Mon, Aug 17 2009

Stimulus Money

How is Oregon using federal stimulus money?

Fri, Aug 14 2009

Handmade Musical Instruments

How do handmade instruments change the way you experience music?

Tue, Mar 10 2009

The Art of Hard Times

How are the arts responding to the recession?

Fri, Mar 6 2009

Hip-Hop Oregon

Where is Oregon hip-hop headed?

Thu, Sep 25 2008

Opera's New Day

What should the opera do to appeal to a new, young audience?

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