Culture

With a Fraction of Its Usual Crowds, Amphitheater to Host Cultural Events

Local directors find a stage for their show, "Songs for a New World"

As far as local theatre, live music and the arts in general goes, adaptation has become the name of the game. Last week, we detailed the struggles local theater community members were facing when it came to finding outdoor performance space.

By Cayla Clark Aug 5, 2020

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Pearl's Puzzle - Week of Aug. 10

Here's this week's Sudoku

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By Pearl Stark Aug 7, 2020

Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of August 6

I invite you to enjoy the feeling of being at peace with all that's mysterious and beyond your understanding

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): At times in our lives, it's impractical to be innocent and curious and blank and receptive. So many tasks require us to be knowledgeable and self-assured and forceful and in control.

By Rob Brezsny Aug 5, 2020

Advice & Fun

Immunity Impunity

Senate Republicans want to slash COVID-19 unemployment benefits to just $200/week...

By Jen Sorensen Aug 5, 2020

Advice & Fun

This Modern World—week of August 6

Ways to reassure Americans that you will accept the results of the election

By Tom Tomorrow Aug 5, 2020

Advice & Fun

MC Yammer

Uncontrolled anger can get us in trouble (sometimes for 20 years to life)

MC Yammer

By Amy Alkon Aug 5, 2020

Advice & Fun

Don't Spike the Ball Before the Touchdown is Called

A real estate transaction is never guaranteed until it officially closes

The offer has been accepted, the inspection contingency removed and the loan is approved. That means it's time to celebrate, right?

By Christin J Hunter, Broker Aug 5, 2020

Take Me Home

Get Your Art on the Wall ▶ [with video] (con versión en español)

Convocatoria de Artistas: A call for a Spanish-speaking artist for the Franklin Underpass mural

Call for artists: Spanish-speaking artist wanted for Franklin Underpass mural; artists wanted for Black Lives Matter museum exhibit.

By Nicole Vulcan Aug 4, 2020

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Pearl's Puzzle - Week of Aug. 3

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By Pearl Stark Jul 31, 2020

Advice & Fun

Pandemic or Not, the (Radio) Show Must Go On

A young radio host shares his love of music over the airwaves, with some social-distancing adjustments

Things were going well for McKenzie McCulloch in his young radio career. First, he completed an internship at Central Oregon's community radio station, KPOV, and was four years into hosting his own show, "Ken and the Kindred Spirits," airing Sundays, where he goes by his radio name, Ken McKenzie.

By Richard Sitts Jul 29, 2020

Source Spotlight

Hesitating Buyers?!

Now may be time to get off the fence

Just as there are a kaleidoscope of people, there are also varying types of homebuyers. Some are decisive, knowing what they want and ready to make an offer as soon as an ideal home comes along.

By Abbie and Rick Sams Jul 29, 2020

Take Me Home

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hide

Extroverts and introverts' differing social preferences

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hide I'm a 30-year-old gay man with a new boyfriend.

By Amy Alkon Jul 29, 2020

Advice & Fun

No Live Music? Look to the Streets.

As COVID-19 continues to restrict local venues, musicians are taking their gigs outdoors

As local shows continue to be postponed, venue seating is limited, and COVID-19 cases go up, being a local musician is proving to be one of the hardest jobs to bounce back from in this pandemic era. To the local music lover, the horizon is looking gray.

By Kyle Switzer Jul 29, 2020

Culture Features

Free Will Astrology—Week of July 30

Your perceptiveness will be at a peak in the coming weeks

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "Notice what no one else notices and you'll know what no one else knows," says actor Tim Robbins. That's perfect counsel for you right now, Leo.

By Rob Brezsny Jul 29, 2020

Advice & Fun

Pearl's Puzzle - Week of July 27

Here's this week's Sudoku

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By Pearl Stark Jul 24, 2020

Advice & Fun

Free Will Astrology—Week of July 23

You'll be wise to meditate on how to enhance your relationship with all kinds of wild things

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "How can I communicate to wild bunnies that I am their ally?" asked a Twitter blogger named Ghost Girl. That question is a good place to start my oracle for you.

By Rob Brezsny Jul 22, 2020

Advice & Fun

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