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Nehalem resident Paul Letersky’s new book describes working for “the greatest bureaucrat of all time.”
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Nehalem resident Paul Letersky’s new book describes working for “the greatest bureaucrat of all time.”
In a time of cultural and climate meltdown, are literary artists predicting the history of what’s to come?
Oregon’s literary scene sails through the heat with open mics, workshops, and virtual author readings.
Yamhill County calendar: Besides the photography show, the summer promises theater, music, poetry.
William Deresiewicz’s new book “The Death of the Artist” shows why it’s so hard to make a living making art today.
“We’re back to where poetry has escaped the book. It’s not in the zoo of the library where it’s looking out through the bars of its cage.”
Cygnet presents “Xingu,” an Edith Wharton radio play adaptation full of literature, lies, and laughter.
Portland photographer Richard Brown’s new memoir depicts a colorful life of art and activism.
Amy Leona Havin kicks off a new interview series with poet, teacher, illustrator, and long-time poetry activist Leanne Grabel.
June is still a Zoom month for readings and lectures, and there are lots of them. Tune in, turn on.
Crystal Meneses brings art, words, and music together in an effort to put death back in the community’s hands.
On an April evening in 1944, a young dancer from Portland made history in Jerome Robbins’ first ballet.
Book review: J.T. Bushnell’s debut novel delves into family loyalty, bad decisions & the grace of empathy.
The U.S. poet laureate talks about a new anthology of Native Nations poetry and the values it celebrates.
The Book Awards kick off a month of virtual events with Oprah, Whitney Otto, Stacey Abrams & Moby-Dick.
The Oregon Book Award finalist talks about poetry collections, the Western sensibility, and his love of chapbooks.
Port Orford author Ann Vileisis has been nominated for an Oregon Book Award for her book on the shellfish.
From a giant baby to dogs & birds, Amy Leona Havin dives into the sights & sounds of the Cadence Festival.
Former Oregon Ballet Theatre star Gavin Larsen’s “Being a Ballerina”: a memoir to sweep you off your feet.
Pacific City author Ben Moon’s memoir, “Denali,” is a finalist for an Oregon Book Award.
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