A&E Archive
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Opinionated Judge
Posted on May 15, 2013 | No CommentsLincoln: A very different angle on slavery By Darleen Ortega My list of the best movies of 2012 includes two very different angles on American slavery: “Django Unchained,” which I... -
Art for King Elementary
Posted on May 10, 2013 | No CommentsAuction to draw support with music, food With a tremendous leap in student achievement, and reinvigorated arts program, King Elementary certainly has a lot to dance about these days. That... -
Power of the Pen
Posted on May 1, 2013 | 2 CommentsGetting through hard times by writing By Donovan M. Smith/The Portland Observer The domino effect has certainly left its mark on Verna Mae Glass. Continually faced with tragedy, the Portland... -
Opinionated Judge
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 1 Comment‘Django Unchained’ raises the conversation on race By Darleen Ortega “Django Unchained” was the third best film on my 2012 favorites list (opinionatedjudge.blogspot.com). Writer/director Quentin Tarentino used his creative gifts... -
Neighbors Pitch a Battle
Posted on April 10, 2013 | 1 CommentComedy has new twist in challenges over race Portland Center Stage’s production of Bruce Norris’ incendiary comedy, Clybourne Park opens on Friday, April 12 and runs Tuesday through Sunday through... -
Healing Healthcare
Posted on April 3, 2013 | No CommentsVoices for universal coverage to sing the blues By Donovan M. Smith/ The Portland Observer It is year two for the Inner City’s Blues Festival’s “Healing the Healthcare Blues” and... -
Lasting the Summer
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 2 CommentsFriends of Last Thursday make changes to help it survive By Cari Hachmann/ The Portland Observer Before Alberta Street gives way for Last Thursday celebrations in May, the volunteer group... -
Benefit Concert for Youth Programs
Posted on March 27, 2013 | 1 Comment“Something Grand,” a matinee benefit concert for the Salvation Army’s after-school music programs, will be on Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The concert... -
‘Beasts of the Southern Wild,’ Stands Out
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 1 CommentOpinionated Judge: By Judge Darleen Ortega I was disappointed, but not surprised, to see “Beasts of the Southern Wild” lose out on all of its four nominations at the Academy... -
Family Activities for Spring Break
Posted on March 20, 2013 | 1 CommentHistory Museum presents entertaining schedule Looking for ways to entertain your kids during Spring Break? The Oregon History Museum will be offering family activities, Monday, March 25 through Friday, March29,... -
Hip-Hop Uncaged
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsCelebrated group expands boundaries of dance Philadelphia’s celebrated hip-hop dance company Illstyle & Peace Productions is making its West Coast debut thanks to Portland’s White Bird’s Uncaged dance series. The... -
Cultural Ambassador for Vancouver
Posted on March 7, 2013 | No CommentsChristopher Luna, a Vancouver poet, visual artist and editor, has been named Clark County’s first Poet Laureate by the Clark County Arts Commission. The position gives Luna a platform to... -
Secrets and Faith
Posted on February 27, 2013 | 1 CommentSearing drama ‘The Whipping Man’ takes stage Portland Center Stage’s production of the searing Civil War drama, The Whipping Man, by Matthew Lopez, opens on Friday, March 1 and runs... -
Showcasing Women-Directed Films
Posted on February 27, 2013 | No CommentsPOW Fest opens at the Hollywood The Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival , also known as POWFest, takes off Thursday, March 7 through Sunday, March 10 at the Hollywood Theatre.... -
Alien Boy: The Death and Life of James Chasse
Posted on February 20, 2013 | No CommentsEditor’s note: The Portland Observer this week introduces Judge Darleen Ortega to our Arts and Entertainment coverage. Ortega is a real life judge on the Oregon Court of Appeals, and...
