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Gresham Man Accused of Pointing Handgun At Hispanic Couple, Yelling "You Damn...
by Doug Brown Kevin Meehan, 59, waiting for his arraignment at the Multnomah County Justice CenterDoug BrownA white Gresham man is accused of pulling out his loaded handgun and pointing it towards a...
View ArticleThis New NRA Ad Is Not At All Unhinged and Is So Totally Not an Incitement to...
by Dan Savage Their media, their schools, their movie stars, their ex-president, their singers, comedy shows, and award shows are all inciting violence. Only the police and the "clenched fist" (not...
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Gaytheist's New Album Serves Explosive Bombast on a Silver Platter
by Aris Hunter Wales Genres only serve as bullshit boundaries for creative bands, and Gaytheist wants nothing to do with them. Since forming in 2011, they’ve expertly mashed, mixed, and melded...
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Okja: Bong Joon Ho Brings a Super Pig to Netflix
by Erik Henriksen Bong Joon Ho’s last movie—2013’s agit-prop sci-fi saga Snowpiercer—proved just a little divisive: Many Americans weren’t able to roll with the South Korean director’s jarring blend...
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Tonight: Don't Miss David Murray and Kahil El’Zabar at the Old Church
by Robert Ham David Murray & Kahil El'Zabar Like a lot of players their age, saxophonist David Murray (62) and percussionist Kahil El’Zabar (63) provide a crucial thread between jazz musicians who...
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Four Wavy New Singles from Portland Artists
by Jenni Moore BlossomLarryl PittsWe’re just one week into the summer of 2017, but if you’re anything like me, your calendar is already filled with outdoor concerts and unmissable tours. From the...
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Savage Love Letter of the Day: Two Imperfect Marriages, One Nosy Friend
by Dan Savage Betty and Bob have been together for nine years, married for four and are getting a divorce. John and Jane have been together for seven years, married for three and are talking about...
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Thorns Defeat FC Kansas City 3-1
by Erin O'Regan Red Rover, Red Rover send more Wins on over!Photo Courtesy Portland Thorns FCFCKC = DUST IN THE WINDIt was one hell of a happy hump day at Providence Park when the Thorns beat the...
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Good Morning, News: A Meltdown in Salem, Bullseye's (Finally) Clean, and...
by Dirk VanderHart It's almost July (dear god), which means the Oregon Legislature is in full shit-show mode. After lawmakers were unable to pass serious tax reforms, they instead passed a new health...
View Article10 for $10: The Best Bang for Your Buck Shows, June 30-July 2
by Mercury Staff Gran Ritmos Portland’s favorite Pan-American dance party Gran Ritmos is kicking off summer’s dog days by inviting Riobamba to headline their next showcase. One of Brooklyn’s most fire...
View ArticleThings to Do Comedy: July 2017
Funny Things to Do All Month Long by Chipp Terwilliger Ron Funches: FUNCH-A-MANIA Since leaving Portland for Los Angeles in 2012, it’s been impossible not to root for Ron Funches as he navigates his...
View ArticleThings to Do Food: July 2017
How to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry for the Month of July by Mercury Staff Wonder Woman Wine Flight A benefit for Betties360, providing Portland girls with access to outdoor activities and life skills...
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Night Light Lounge is Changing Hands
by Chad Walsh Courtesy Night Light LoungeFear not, Night Light Lounge loyalists. While owner Christopher Gutierrez confirms that he and co-owner Hope Beraka are indeed selling their southeast corner...
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13 things to do for June 30 by Mercury Staff Waterfront Blues Festival The Waterfront Blues Festival is a Fourth of July tradition, a weekend-long gathering on the river to celebrate all styles of...
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13 things to do for July 1 by Mercury Staff The Day Fade Some Saturdays, you ignore the creeping growth of your dandelion lawn and put any thoughts of self-betterment out of mind. Some Saturdays, you...
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7 things to do for July 2 by Mercury Staff The Thermals Portland pop-punk stalwarts the Thermals aim to spice up your Fourth of July weekend on the cheap with a 5-dollar show at the Doug Fir Lounge....
View ArticleSummer Beer Alert: Try One of Oregon's Cucumber Beers
by Brian Yaeger Oregon brewers—and Oregon beer drinkers—have always been early adapters, which explains why you don’t have to search very hard to find a local beer infused with cucumber. That’s right,...
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Win Tickets to the I, Anonymous Show / Lez Stand Up Combo!
by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey There's going to be double the fun at the I, Anonymous Show on Wednesday, July 5! Not only will the hilarious Caitlin Weierhauser be choosing the funniest, weirdest I,...
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Multnomah County Republicans Formally Allow Militia Groups to Run Security
by Doug Brown A Three Percenters militia member running security at a pro-Donald Trump event in AprilDoug BrownThe Multnomah County Republican Party (MCRP) has formally decided to pair up with...
View ArticleFeeling Concerned and Need Advice
by Anonymous I have a neighbor who had his kids solicit lawn mowing jobs. I thought they were going to do it and then he showed up to do it. He did the front for $20. Then he showed up a day later and...
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