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New Native Arts & Cultures Foundation leader seeks to shine light on Indigeneity
Shyla Spicer, the new president and CEO of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation, wants to create a hub for Indigenous artists in Portland.
New Netflix show ‘Gender Agenda’ feels like homecoming for Mx. Dahlia Belle
Portland-based comedian Mx. Dahlia Belle was one of seven genderqueer comedians tapped to be part of the new Netflix special "Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda" which premiered in March. She spoke to OPB about her nonsensical comedy style, working with other genderqueer comedians, and being tapped for the Netflix special.
New exhibit at Bend’s High Desert Museum highlights Indigenous perspectives on Sasquatch
At the High Desert Museum in Bend, the new “Sensing Sasquatch” exhibit isn’t concerned with whether or not Sasquatch exists. In many Indigenous traditions, Sasquatch is a bona fide living, breathing sentient being, and that is where this exhibit, which features the work of five Native American artists, begins.
Oregon’s art groups get a $52M boost to revive after pandemic shutdowns
Two major foundations are contributing $20 million apiece and the Legislature approved $11.8 million in funding for the arts earlier this month.
First gathering of Native Weavers of Oregon keeps tradition alive
At a conference on the Oregon Coast hosted by the Portland All Nations Canoe Family, traditional weavers of all ages and skill levels shared stories and knowledge, stitch by stitch.
Pickathon to continue dancing in Happy Valley for another decade
The multiday music festival on Pendarvis Farm received approval for a 10-year conditional use permit from Happy Valley’s planning commission Tuesday night.
‘The Evergreen’: Black artists of Oregon
The Portland Art Museum is highlighting "Black Artists of Oregon" collectively for the first time. The exhibition captures Black diasporic experiences in the Pacific Northwest, dating back from the 19th century to present day.
Eugene club offers career opportunities for comics from across Oregon
“This town and this community thrives in artistic expression, and the club is just the next step,” said local comic Seth Milstein, who performs at the new Olsen Run Comedy Club and Lounge.
Finding the funk with Mz. Etta and The Dookie Jam
The Dookie Jam takes place once a month at the Alberta Street Pub, which is located in a historically black neighborhood in Portland, Oregon.
Confederated Tribes of Umatilla join with Pendleton city leaders for ‘Two Cultures, One Community Powwow’
The celebration will take place in Pendleton Feb. 23, 24 and 25. All are welcome.