On March 30, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at upholding state’s rights as they pertain to marijuana law. The three bills included the Small Business Tax Equity Act, co-sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky) in the Senate and Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-Fla.) in the House, which would […]
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Posted inOpinion
Letters 3/29-4/4
Readers weigh in on the state of heath care, #45 and the Californian beer invasion
President Trump Am I the only one who suspects Trump became president solely to further his personal empire? He openly refuses to divulge his taxes and recuse himself from his businesses. He antagonizes our allies with demands for financial parity while publicly admiring Putin: who infamously has built a personal fortune at the expense of […]
Posted inOutside
Natural World: Lights out for birds!
In the mid ’70s, Oregon’s environmental watchdog governor, Tom McCall, started the 1,000 Friends of Oregon. Those were heady days for old-growth forest management, water usage, fuel shortages and the use of electricity. McCall advocated the shutting down of unnecessary lights after sundown, and in his usual sledge-hammer style of making suggestions, targeted the businesses […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Drinking In the Spring
Go a little citrus-y, a bit red or a lot hoppy
It’s a couple weeks into spring, and despite the fact that people could be skiing until the summer solstice this year, it’s finally starting to feel juuuust a bit like the season around town. To the season-aware beer connoisseur, warmer months always bring saisons to mind. Originally brewed during cooler times of the year in […]
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Lovesong In A Minor Key
Poetry is alive in cinema
There’s something perfect about a film like this being called “Lovesong.” Every moment of the movie feels lyrical, like the beginning lines of a poem before we can see its form or understand its content. The movie will be categorized as an LGBTQ romance, but it’s also filled with sweeping moments of breathtaking sadness that […]
Posted inMusic
Reppin’ Woodstock
Longtime NYC musician brings tunes from the Woodstock Sessions and more to his show at the Capitol
For nearly 20 years, Marco Benevento has been a key figure in the shaping of the New York music scene. His diligence has let him amass an arsenal of fantastic music that can only come from self-made artists. Last year, Benevento released the concept album, “The Story of Fred Short,” under his own label. His […]
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Touting Cannabis at the State Legislature
Last week, I got up at 4:30 am, to leave at 6:30 am, to arrive in Salem by 8 am. Was I super eager to get to Salem for, uh, whatever it is Salem is so well known to offer? No, friends. I was dressed in my finery to lobby my gubbermint elected officials on […]
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Classical Boom
Black Violin may just turn the Tower on its ear
With a definite departure from only classical or bluegrass music, these guys are not your grandparents’ string players. Heck, they’re not even your parents’ string players. The duo Black Violin whips up a high-energy hybrid of classical, hip-hop, rock and other musical genres that reaches out and grabs the listener by the ears. Head-bobbing is […]
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Baskets of Laughs
Comedian Louie Anderson is still a stand-up at heart
In the world of comedy it takes a lot to stay relevant, especially if your career spans over three decades. But Louie Anderson has figured out a way to stay on the radar, transcending generations of fans with his work on the stage, screen, and in print. He’s a respected comedian, Emmy Award-winning actor, and […]
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Source Spotlight: Chelsea Woodmansee
Cheers! Brewfest boss thrives on the community of beer
“The best thing about beer is that it creates such a cool community and I don’t see that going away any time. I feel honored to be a part of it.” — Chelsea Woodmansee She is the Beer Goddess. It says so right there on her business card. Chelsea Woodmansee has earned that title, as […]
