Every month, local artists and merchants support the art scene in various Oregon communities with art walks. These art walks offer a free and easy opportunity to enjoy the arts in communities around the state. First Thursday/PDX For more than a quarter century, First Thursday has meant an evening of art, food and fun. Portland…
Walking around Waucoma, in the corner sale section I found a book set in Brooklyn about a Jewish couple who run an undergarment boutique in their home. By chance the owner hires a seamstress, a young woman who just got out of the Israeli Army. I loved this book. I have fallen in love, too,…
For me, a good book is an integral part of a great vacation, whether that vacation is to an exotic locale or just a short break from my normal routine. If I have a book that carries me off to new experiences, reminds me of the best and worst humans are capable of, or makes…
Portland Center Stage presents Mona Golabek in “The Pianist of Willesden Lane” for a limited return engagement June 17-30: Grammy-nominated artist Mona Golabek returns to Portland Center Stage at The Armory for a limited engagement of “The Pianist of Willesden Lane,” adapted and directed by Hershey Felder and based on the book The Children of…
BROADWAY ROSE THEATRE COMPANY 12850 SW Grant Ave. Tigard, OR 97223 503-620-5262 broadwayrose.org Summer performances – “The Addams Family” (June 29-July 23) and “Gypsy” (Aug. 3-20) – will be performed at the Deb Fennell Auditorium, Tigard High School, 9000 Durham Road in Tigard. Broadway Rose has been producing professional musical theatre in the Portland area…
Now that the snows of winter and the rains of spring have abated, an Oregonian’s thoughts naturally turn to … more water! Yes, it’s time for summer water fun! In the Beaver State you can splish-splash your way from Memorial Day straight on through to Labor Day. But don’t worry about getting wet; after all,…
Dear Helen: I agreed to go on vacation with a friend in another state. The place we chose was a compromise, as she is a doctor and I live on much more modest means. We agreed to go Dutch, though not to worry about splitting every meal down to the penny. I made reservations for…
When summer arrives, Oregonians flock to the outdoors to enjoy hiking, biking, beachcombing, paddling, windsurfing, picnicking, playing and a host of other traditional outdoor activities. But that doesn’t mean we abandon our cultural pastimes from the rainy months. Concerts, plays and art all find venues under the sun. Even Shabbat observance heads outside. Congregation Beth…
A Nosh of Jewish Wisdom: A fool is a person who trusts another fool. Dear Helen: I started my current job 325 days ago, doing fun engineering work, though for employers who flaunt their political conservatism. My wife and I got a sudden chance to go on an amazing 10-day tandem bike trip because two…
Backpacking with a family can make for a great staycation, even though it’s not always easy; especially (or so it may seem) if you keep kosher and are otherwise religiously observant. My husband, Charlie, and I recently moved to Oregon – my home state – after a couple of spells in Colorado and Montana. Hiking…
