Bipartisan move recognizes Black history Artwork portraying Frederick Douglass rests on a table during a formal dedication of the House Press Gallery to be named after Frederick Douglass on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) (AP) - The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed after the abolitionist, writer and presidential adviser Frederick Douglass in a bipartisan move brokered by Black lawmakers. The ren

Highlighting local culture in the airport’s renovation Left: Lettie Jane Rennekamp. Photo by Christopher Diego. Right: Mark Small. Photo courtesy of the artist.  In collaboration with the Port of Portland, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is excited to announce that Oregon artists Lettie Jane Rennekamp and Mark Small have each been chosen to create a mural design for the exit halls at the Portland International Airport (PDX), anticipated to be installed in spring 20

Christmas Ships Parade Celebrates 71 years Christmas Ship Parade Panoramic (Photo Courtesy of Christmas Ships) Longest continuously operating illuminated boat parade in the U.S. returns to Columbia and Willamette Rivers this December The Christmas Ships Parade, a beloved Pacific Northwest tradition since 1954, announces its 71st season of bringing holiday cheer to communities along the Columbia and Willamette Rivers. Over 70 beautifully decorated and illuminated boats will p

A Showcase of Talent & Tradition, Celebrating Five Decades of Artistic Excellence Jefferson Dancers On Friday, November 14, Portland’s legendary Jefferson Dancers—now celebrating their milestone 50th year—will take the stage at BodyVox for SOAR, a stunning annual performance showcasing the breadth and brilliance of the company’s young artists. The evening will feature six dynamic works across hip-hop, ballet, modern, jazz, aerial, and African dance, offering audiences a powe

Library Partners with Street Art Alliance for Artwork Kyler Martz  (Photo by Portland Street Art Alliance) Multnomah County Library (MCL) and the Portland Street Art Alliance (PSAA) are expanding their efforts to bring community-centered artwork to libraries throughout Multnomah County. This work is part of the voter-approved 2020 Library building bond which will build, rebuild or expand eight library buildings. Smaller upgrades to 11 libraries are almost complete as part of

Danez Smith Leads Off Literary Lineup Danez Smith (Photo Courtesy of Clark College, Vancouver, WA) The Clark College Columbia Writers Series will begin its 2025-26 season with  poet Danez Smith , author of  Don’t Call Us Dead, Homie,  and most recently,  Bluff , which was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize .  This event, which is free and open to the public, will start at  11 a.m.  on  Thursday, November 13  in  Gaiser Hall 213  on Clark College’s main campus, 1933 Fort V

Celebrating Hip Hop’s legacy with local talent and a post-show cypher Bay area indie rapper LaRussell Bay area indie rapper LaRussell...

Learn About the Indigenous Communities Through Storytelling Learn about the indigenous communities in our area through storytelling,...

Lively Gathering Space for Neighbors Public art by Alex Chiu (Photo courtesy of Portland Parks & Recreation) Portland Parks & Recreation...

Jaw-dropping choreography and incredible athleticism! Group shot 2024 photo courtesy of whitebird White Bird is thrilled to welcome back...

Soul2Soul 2025, hosted by Bridge-Pamoja and partners, is having a two-day celebration featuring the African & African American Summit on August 22 at Portland Community College, highlighting Afro-Futurism and Somali heritage, and the Soul2Soul Cookout on August 23 at Alberta Park, offering music, dance, food, and community activities in the spirit of unity and Ubuntu.

Film Festival Features Dynamic Films, and Captivating Readings along with a New Showcase Addition Regina Taylor,...

Malcolm Jamal Warner drowns while in Costa Rica Malcolm Jamal Warner (AP) Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo...

Sentencing date suggested for October 3 Music mogul and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs arrives at the Billboard Music Awards, May 15,...

Featuring readings of bold new works JAW 2021 (Photo Courtesy of Portland Center Stage) Portland Center Stage’s annual JAW New Play...

Don’t miss this on October 29, at The Old Church Brandee Younger Brandee Younger is revolutionizing the harps’ role in modern music. Over...

No live animals- but vibrant cartoon sea creatures Mike Bennett cutting the ribbon on the Portland Aquarium. Photo Credit Portland...

Oregon Zoo’s Friday night series kicks off June 20 with live music ZooNights takes place Friday evenings from June 20 through Aug. 22,...

82nd Avenue of Roses Parade was held on April 26 Photo: S. Washington On  April 26th, marchers and community members held the 19th annual...

200 Local Vendors, 4 Stages of Music and New Partnerships! Locals celebrate at the FREE street fair and music festival that’s kicks off...

A Bold, Witty New Adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest Featuring Tyler Andrew Jones. Photo by Andres Lopez. Portland Center...

Elevated Race Experience for Runners Photo Courtesy Portland Marathon The Portland Marathon has officially announced Nike –– the world’s...

Celebration Grows with Extra Day Mexican traditional folk dancers performing at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in 2024. Photo courtesy of the...

Yolanda Saldívar is serving a life sentence This combination of photos shows Yolanda Saldivar, who is serving a life sentence, left, and...

The story of Marilyn Monroe’s life from a new perspective A World Premiere by Dani Rowe, Oregon Ballet Theatre Artistic Director, Marilyn...

Honored for pioneering entertainment This combination of photos show members of the Wayans family, top row from left, Damon Sr., Damon...

Remembering an R&B pioneer Angie Stone poses as she walks down the red carpet during the 2009 Soul Train Awards taping at the Georgia...

‘Silent Sky’ Opens At Clackamas Community College “Silent Sky” featuring CCC theater students Raven Woods, Camden McCorkle and Maggie...

Community Gathering Space In Mulieribus Group Image by Ilsa Payne Portland’s beloved women’s vocal ensemble, In Mulieribus, invites the...

Presenting George Bizet’s Carmen in Peninsula Park Nick Fox (Photo Credit: The-Weekend-Photographer.com) OPERA IN THE PARK Portland is...

Concert Honors Band’s Journey Norman Sylvester Band The Norman Sylvester Band proudly presents 40 Years of the Norman Sylvester Band:...

Rewarded for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance Celebrated Actress, Dawnn Lewis, Nominated for 2025 NAACP Image Award for...

More than 20 films featured from 14 Countries “Sadrack” Photo courtesy of African Film Festival The Cascade Festival of African Films,...

A Gripping Tale of Art, Ambition, and Accountability Mrs. Harrison Promo Photo Shoot. Portland Center Stage is thrilled to unveil its...

Helping 1,000's of Authors to Publish Their Books and elevate their careers Kellie Brooks, a trusted book publishing expert and the...

A cornerstone of American modern dance MGDC We the People Photo by Isabella Pagano White Bird is honored to present the iconic Martha...

Erykah Badu to Headline 2025 Biamp Portland Jazz Festival Erykah Badu arrives at the Valentino ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 fashion...

In-person applications have priority starting January 6 Portland Parks & Recreation ( PP&R ) is the proud steward of more than 200 parks,...

Meet 60+ Oregon Authors at the 55th Annual Holiday Cheer Book Sale Kick off the holiday season on Sunday, December 8 at Holiday Cheer: A...

New Mural at Rosewood Initiative PSAA is excited to announce the completion of a new mural located at The Rosewood Initiative. The mural,...

Legendary Music Producer Dies at 91 (AP) - Quincy Jones, the multitalented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael...

SOAR is the Kick-Off of the 49th Performance Year On Friday, November 15, Portland’s longest running dance company, the Jefferson Dancers...

Kids can show off their costumes, fill their treat bags and learn about wildlife in a fun and safe setting over two weekends, during the...

(AP) — Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars and...

Initiative Spotlighting Diverse Artists Portland-based artist Julian V.L. Gaines will be included in the National Football League Artist...

The Cheese and Meat Festivals are back Photo courtesy of The Cheese and Meat Festival The much-anticipated Cheese and Meat Festivals are...

Actor Known for Iconic Voice Roles James Earl Jones arrives at the Tony Awards on June 12, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Charles...

Kendrick Lamar arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards, on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)...

Soul2Soul is Excited to Welcome Internationally Acclaimed Gospel Artist J.J. Hairston and Youthful Praise (affectionately known as YP)...

Portland rock-scene stalwarts show their continued support of leukemia fighter Breakout Newcomers TV Viking Texan Tony Hilsmeier has been...