Freya Drake

Freya Drake is a freelance writer, poet, and musician based in Portland. She specializes in writing about the performing arts, all things culinary, and personal essays. In her free time, she teaches Qigong and writes and performs music locally.

Rachel Young and Arturo Villaseñor: Tributes to healing, place, and purpose

A dual exhibition at Multnomah Arts Center employs intricate beadwork and Aztec symbolism to connect with contemporary life.

Freedom and Transformation: Motown Records at the Oregon Historical Society

A touring exhibit at the history museum traces the rise of a Black-based American popular music of liberation.

At Shaking the Tree, a scarlet letter and Roe v. Wade

In Suzan-Lori Parks' drama "Fucking A," the "A" is for "abortionist," not "adulterer." Actor Kayla Hanson talks about the issues and the action.