It’s often said that English is the hardest language to learn. A classroom setting can only teach so much; Portland-based instructional Web site English, baby! goes beyond the typical curriculum, teaching non-native speakers the way Americans really converse. Among other methods, the site employs celebrities — particularly NBA players, but also musicians like Sheryl Crow…
Earlier today, Barack Obama’s reelection team unveiled the campaign’s official playlist — that is, the songs that will be used to (literally) drum up support for the president at rallies and other big events. It’s a predictable mix of new and old, rock and soul, country and pop, with a questionable abundance of Darius Rucker,…
In a city where bands should be considered on the census, for musicians, simply writing good songs isn’t enough. You need to have a Thing. Whether it’s playing toy instruments or making beats from the sound of crying babies or recruiting your cat as a full-fledged member (foreshadowing!), an extra level of ingenuity is required…
Soon people will be asking, Did you read the Portlandia book?
Thing you’ve witnessed the Most Portland Thing Ever? Tell us about it!
Jayde is looking for a little help funding her new video on Kickstarter from this week’s new episode of “Portlandia”
SNL and “Bridesmaids” star Kristen Wiig joins this week’s episode of Portlandia
Portlandia’s Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and Jonathan Krisel talk about the development of the Dream of the 1890s
Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock guest stars in this clip from “Portlandia”
St. Vincent stopped by the 4AD Sessions and Portlandia.
